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Your Pledge of StewardshipMay 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022
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Where Does It Go?
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Folks have wondered...
...what are we asking for when we ask you to make a pledge of Stewardship? How is my Stewardship pledge different from what I've given to the Bishop's Encountering Christ Campaign? The Conditions in the Property Development letter describe a Capital Campaign to begin before December and then there are our Persons in Need (PIN) and Second Collections! That's a lot to process. We offer this explanation.
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The current Stewardship Pledge campaign is our appeal to our parishioners to commit to giving to our Offertory regularly - be it weekly, monthly, or annually. It's a commitment to the Offertory. We ask for pledges so that we can have an idea of what our revenues will be and budget accordingly. These Stewardship or Offertory dollars are what we rely on for the day-to-day operations of the parish.
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The Encountering Christ Campaign, begun in 2018, is a capital campaign to raise $85 million in gifts and pledges for local parish needs while strengthening ministries, Catholic education and faith formation, supporting our clergy and enhancing growth and development across the diocese. St. Austin's received a portion of the funds pledged and fulfilled. We used those funds to do the church lighting and sound improvements. St. Austin's at 66% of its pledge fulfillment. If you have questions about this campaign or completing your pledge, please contact Mitzi at 512.477.9471.
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Our Persons in Need collection (usually on the first Sunday of each month) funds the support we offer to those in need through our St. Vincent de Paul Conference and our Outreach Program. We provide a variety of support including rent and utility assistance, HEB cards for food, information on Food Banks, help paying for prescription medications, eye glasses, work boots, etc. Read more at Charity.
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And then there are Second Collections that fund a specific need that the Church has identified as worthy and true to the Church’s mission.
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Consistency Creates Confidence
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We ask that you continue your generous support for the mission of our beloved community of faith. As you make your commitment for this pledge period, May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022, we encourage you to consider a recurring pledge of stewardship. To better plan our ministries and operations, a predictable income flow is
our best tool.
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Please complete your Stewardship Pledge below and press the SUBMIT button. A confirmation message will appear on your screen with further directions.
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Click the link to Online Donation on the confirmation screen. At Online Donation, select your Donation Frequency. Set the Start and End Dates for your recurring gift. If you have an existing ongoing gift from a credit card or bank account, please contact Mitzi or Pat to make sure that your old and new gifts are running as intended. Our pledge period runs from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022.
If you wish to complete a paper pledge form, scroll down to find the link below the heart-in-the-hand photo. Please print and complete the form, then bring it with you to Mass or mail it. -
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Stewardship Prayer
Gracious and Loving God,
we thank you for all your blessings.
Inspire us to be welcoming
to all who seek to find a spiritual home with us.
Move us deeply to share our faith,
and to be mindful of the needs of others.
Teach us to trust in your providential care.
Form us, through the Holy Eucharist,
to be the Body of Christ, your Church.
Guide us to be generous in sharing our gifts
of time, talent, and treasure.
Help us to grow as stewards of the resources
You have entrusted to us.
Continue to bless St. Austin Catholic Parish
as we work to build up your Kingdom.
We ask this through Christ Our Lord.
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Guidelines for GivingThese guidelines may help you determine an appropriate level of giving based on your means.
Suggested Weekly Contribution Based on Income
Annual Income 3% Commitment
(annually/weekly)5% Commitment
(annually/weekly)$15,000 $450/$9 $750/$15 $25,000 $750/$15 $1,250/$25 $30,000 $900/$18 $1,500/$30 $40,000 $1,200/$24 $2,000/$40 $50,000 $1,500/$30 $2,500/$50 $60,000 $1,800/$36 $3,000/$60 $75,000 $2,250/$45 $3,750/$75 $100,000 $3,000/$60 $5,000/$100 -
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For Those Who Prefer a Paper Process
