CRESCENDO
In musical terms, a crescendo is a gradual building in volume and intensity.  In our parish, Crescendo is an invitation to build the intensity and passion of our faith - both individually and as a parish community - by embracing the life of stewardship that we have been called to live.  A musical crescendo requires the perfect blending of singers and musicians all working together as one.  Our Crescendo of stewardship also requires a blending, not of voices and instruments, but of the many gifts we have been given by God.

As Christians, we know we are called by Jesus to share our gifts, not only with each other within our parish community, but also with those outside our church.  Our goal is to build a crescendo of spirit - where our generosity fills our parish and spills out into the community and world around us.  Crescendo is not a program - it is a way of life.  It is a calling to all members of the parish to find spiritual fulfillment by sharing their gifts and participating more fully in the life and activities of the community.

MASS ATTENDANCE
Mass is where we are inspired by the Word and strengthened by the Eucharist.  It is where we come together as a community to share our love for God and for each other.  We have always centered our community on the idea that "All Are Welcome".  Nowhere is this more evident than in our celebration of Mass, where we greet each other as brothers and sisters in Christ and joyfully celebrate the Eucharist as one.  If all in the community make Mass attendance an important part of their lives, then we will grow in strength as a community and will better be able to dedicate our lives to the loving service of God, our families, our greater parish family, and all those around us.

TIME & TALENT
As a community we have been blessed with many opportunities to share our gifts with others.  Each time we take advantage of one of these opportunities, we realize how good it feels when we are generous - when we do something that makes even a small difference in someone else's life.  When we share our time and talent we recognize the grace and blessing God showers upon us.  We also build a deeper sense of community when we participate and work together.

Whether you can give a little time or a lot, there is a ministry that will welcome your gifts!

TREASURE
Crescendo reminds us that all that we have is a gift from God.  As good stewards of our gifts, we are called to share our treasure with others.  Through the generosity of many, we have been able to grow rapidly and support many ministries.  However, we all must do our part in our weekly offerings so that the parish can continue to grow and flourish.  We need all families to give in a planned, sacrificial, and identifiable way.  Like the poor widow from the Gospel, who gave from her means, we too must make a meaningful offering.  If we as a community simply give from our excess, we will not be able to support many critical ministries.  Sacrificial giving, while difficult in our culture, is what we are called to do; it can bring much meaning and blessing to our lives.  Please pray about how you can meaningfully share your treasure.

Let your life build to a spiritual crescendo.
When we truly live a life of stewardship, we respond to the needs of others by giving of our time, talent and treasure.

Imagine the community we will build when all of us faithfully share our gifts - a community of service and love!