Recognize God as the origin of life, giver of freedom, and source of all things.
Stewardship
Catholic stewardship is recognizing that all you are and all you have are gifts from God. It is understanding that He lovingly shares these gifts with you and trusts you to nurture, care for and responsibly utilize them. And it is showing gratitude for your gifts by sharing with others and giving back to God through prayer, worship, offerings and action.
From the National Conference of Catholic Bishops:
"recognize God as the origin of life, giver of freedom, and source of all things."
"receive God's gifts gratefully, cultivate them responsibly, share them lovingly in justice with others, and return them with increase to the Lord."
"give generous support - time, money, prayers, and personal service according to your circumstances - to parish and diocesan programs."
"consider prayerfully the gifts you have received from God, and make a decision (in advance from the first fruits instead of what is left over after obligations have been met) about what will be given."
Practicing a lifestyle of stewardship provides opportunities to thank God for all of the blessings you have received. St. Eugene's greatly appreciates your sharing of your time and talents through your involvement with parish ministries and activities and your financial support of the parish.
Planning, Growing, Giving
All parishioners are asked to make a commitment to the parish to increase their weekly offering and to offer their talents and time to the church. Learn more below about ways you can offer these talents to your parish.
Your generosity with your time, talent and treasure is a blessing to the parish!
Being a good steward of your finances involves managing your money carefully:
Spending, saving and investing wisely
Sharing your financial blessings with others through charitable gift giving
Financially supporting your parish
Online Giving
Online giving is a convenient and secure way to give one-time gifts or recurring donations by credit card, debit card or electronically (ACH) from your bank account. Choose the fund for your donation, such as Sunday Plate Collection, second collections, Holy Days and others.
By clicking the link below you will be redirected to Shelby Giving. To set up recurring donations, you will be prompted to create an account.
Other ways to give:
Cash & Check Donations
You can make donations in the Sunday collection basket or by dropping off or mailing your donations to the parish office. Donations made without offertory envelopes cannot be tracked by the parish. Mail donations to 2323 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95405.
Text Donations
On your smart phone, text GIVE to
707-691-3495
Need help? Please review the instructions here.
Offertory Envelopes
If you prefer making donations by cash or check and wish to use envelopes, call the office at 542-6984 ext. 10 or email maria@steugenes.com to request them.
Vehicle Donations
Donate your car, truck or boat to the parish and receive a tax deduction. Contact us for more information. Vehicles must be operational.
Internet Banking Bill Pay Service
Use your bank's online bill pay service and set up a recurring, automatic payment to the parish from your bank account.
Payee: St. Eugene's Cathedral
Account Number: use your envelope number or contact us for your account number
Memo: be sure to indicate what the donation is for in the memo field, such as Sunday Collection, Easter, Christmas or a specific second collection.
Amazon Smile
Log onto smile.amazon.com and St. Eugene's Cathedral is designated as your charity of choice. Whenever you shop on Amazon, log on through the Smile page and a rebate of your purchases is donated to the parish.
United Way
Sign up with United Way through your employer to give a percentage of your wage to charity. Select or write in St. Eugene's Cathedral as your charity of choice on your enrollment form.
Stocks
Securities may be donated to the parish by transferring shares to our account. Have your broker contact the parish office for specifics at 542-6985.
Estate Planning
Consider naming the parish as a beneficiary of your estate or on your life insurance policy. Have your advisor contact the parish office for specifics at 542-6985.
Stewardship of Time and Talent
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
Christian stewardship involves recognizing that you have God-given talents and abilities and utilizing & sharing those gifts in your vocation and with your family, friends, church and others by:
Cultivating your spiritual life
Living your faith and sharing it with others
Volunteering your time to assist those who need your help
Devoting time to prayer at home, in church and in the parish Adoration Chapel
Serving the parish by participating in a ministry or group and in parish activities