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STEWARDSHIP AND GIVING AT SAINT BONIFACE
Stewardship is how we recognize and respond to God at work within and around us. It touches every part of our lives – our time, skills, creativity, health, work and play, friendships and relationships. And, even our finances. Stewardship is a lifelong walk with God that teaches us to rest in His abundant grace, and that celebrates opportunities to share that grace as we become partners in making real His Kingdom here on earth.
BUDGET MATTERS
The Vestry meets March 18th to finalize the 2010 budget for Saint Boniface. Last fall we proposed a $970,000 budget, based on priorities fellow parishioners shared at budget forums – chiefly, the need to restore staff salaries. While many parishioners already have pledged and given generously, we fear a $225,000 shortfall. This would weaken our worship and music, our pastoral care, church school and adult education, youth group activities, and the ways we reach out. We know our role is to be a rich resource for ministry to each other and in the world. So, we ask if you have not yet pledged, please make your pledge now; if you have pledged, please consider whether you can increase it. Your generosity strengthens us all. For pledge info contact Betsie Danner (941-349-5616 x318 or via email) or click here. – Gary Buchmeier, Vestry Treasurer, and Kathie Hayes, Vestry Assistant Treasurer
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MINISTRIES AND MONEY
Our operations budget and financials tell the story of our dreams for Saint Boniface and the ministries we carry forth into the world. Your pledges and gifts are crucial to the story! It can’t be told without you.
2009 Operations Budget with 2010 (Proposed)
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YOUR LIFE’S (GOOD) WORK
By including Saint Boniface in your will, estate or other legacy plans, you can ensure your good works begun continue well into the future. Your gift and foresight ensure that generations to come will enjoy vibrant and vital ministries at Saint Boniface. For more information visit our Legacy Giving page or contact Betsie Danner (941-349-5616 x318, or via email.)
Recent changes in estate tax rules may provide new or creative ways for you to benefit your heirs and others. Check with your planning professional to see how these changes might serve you.
SPECIAL OFFERING
March’s Special Offering supports the Staff Appreciation Fund, established by the Vestry as a means of recognizing the work of our staff with year-end giving, or honoring a member on a noteworthy occasion. A glance at the back of this newsletter shows the breadth of ministries and activities the staff supports for our shared parish life, ensuring that Saint Boniface achieves its vision of being"the best the Episcopal Church can be." – Jim Palermo, Senior Warden of the Vestry
We gratefully recognize the following parishioners for supporting our Staff Appreciation Fund:
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WAYS TO GIVE
Through our giving we strengthen ourselves and our parish to continue Christ's ministry in the world. We welcome your gifts of time, talent and treasure through the following:
♦ The Annual Appeal, our yearly rally to provide for our parish ministries and programs.
♦ Legacy and Planned Gifts, our ultimate act of stewardship, which ensure that the good works we've begun can continue well beyond our own lifetimes.
♦ Our Church Organizations, which offer a place to meet others, and to volunteer with ministries at Saint Boniface and in the community.
♦ Click here to make your gift on our secure site.
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