STEWARDSHIP
St. Mark’s
Stewardship
Way of Life
What is Stewardship?
Stewardship is a way of life, a way that begins with acknowledging God as the creator and giver of all and responding with generosity and the responsible management of our gifts and resources. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we choose to be caretakers of all God has given to us. Gratitude for these gifts and blessings is expressed in prayer, worship, offering and sharing our gifts out of love for God and one another.
Stewardship is a path to holiness. It makes us more like Christ who came not to be served, but to serve. It is the humble awareness that all we have and all we are has been given to us freely from God. When we offer our lives back to God in love, He blesses that generosity a hundredfold.
Sharing Your Gifts
Time
Our time is one of the most valuable gifts we have. We should use it wisely to honor and worship God and by serving our neighbors.
Talent
Each of us has a unique talent that should be nurtured, not just for ourselves but for the enrichment of the lives of others and so that we can serve God better.
Treasure
We are stewards, not owners, of the treasures in our care. As good stewards, we are called to make a generous and proportionate return to God.
There’s an abundance of opportunities to practice a stewardship way of life. Don’t know where to start? Look no further!
Ways to Serve!
There’s no better way to serve our neighbors than by volunteering and helping them grow in their faith. Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, a thinker or a do-er, or you are not quite sure where you fit in, don’t worry. We have a place for you here at St. Mark.
Volunteer or Join a Ministry!
Current Volunteer Opportunities
- Sacristan Volunteer
- Help prepare the way of the Lord. Sacristans prepare the altar and the sacred vessels for the Holy Mass. All you need to know, we will teach you. Learn more.
- Front Office Volunteer
- Assist in the Parish Office completing administrative tasks, such as answering phones and maintaining records. Learn more.
- Communications/Marketing Volunteer
- Help prepare communications materials for the parish, such as the bulletin or social media posts! Learn more.
Prefer to join a ministry? Check out our Ministry Directory.
Ways to Give
Donate Online
Make a secure, tax-deductible donation or a non-deductible fee payment using your credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express). You can also choose the ACH Bank Draft option.
Text2Give
The Text2Give number is (972) 945-7845. Please visit this website to register, or follow these instructions:
TO REGISTER:
- Text “Register” to 972-945-7845
- Click the link you receive via text
- Enter your contact info
- Select your payment method
- Review Information
- Submit
tO MAKE A DONATION:
- Text an amount to 972-945-7845
- Click the link to designate gift
- Select how to apply your gift
- Submit
- Receive a confirmation text
Envelopes
COLLECTION BASKET
Use the designated contribution envelopes our parish mails to your home for your collection basket contributions.
Drop-OFF
Stop by our Parish Office at 1105 W. 15th Street, Plano TX 75075 to drop off any donations.
mAIL your gift
Make checks payable to “St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Parish” and mail to our Parish Office.
Stewardship Spotlight
“We’ve encountered Christ at St. Mark through the Sacraments and through the love of the people. Getting involved in the church’s ministries has blessed our family and we are forever grateful.“
– Jorge & Veronica Juarez
Jorge and Veronica Juarez have been at St. Mark for many years now. Each of them give their time and talents generously to our parish. Jorge coordinates the English Altar Servers and Veronica coordinates the English Lectors. The Juarez family will be moving at the end of the month and we would love to thank them for all of the great work they have done in the name of God. St. Mark will always be their home!