First & Last Name * Phone * Email * Spouse: First & Last Name Spouse: Phone Spouse: Email Address * City * State * Select State AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY Zip Code * TIME Spending Time with God in Prayer Spending time in prayer is vitally important for our relationship with God. We do it not for ourselves, but because we love Him. Consider a few of the following prayer suggestions as an expression of that love. Please check the circle next to your commitments to prayer: Attend Mass every Sunday and Holy Day Attend weekday Mass at least once a week Pray together with my family Invite a friend or acquaintance to Mass Spend time each week in Eucharistic Adoration Pray the Rosary at least once a week Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet once a week Discuss our Catholic Faith with my children Read the Bible for a half hour a week Spend 15 minutes a day in personal prayer Go to confession at least every other month Spend time with my spouse each day praying Pray for my country daily Pray for an increase in vocations Pray for our priests Pray for persecuted Christians Pray for life from conception to natural death Pray for those serving in the military Pray for fallen-away Catholics Other TALENT Using My Talents in Parish Ministries Reflect on the talents God has given you. No matter how big or small; how are you sharing them? As an expression of gratitude for God’s blessings, consider sharing your gifts and talents in our ministries below. Enter the first name of the family member who wishes to join or is active in each ministry on the lines. You may enter multiple names for the same ministry. = Currently Involved = Interested in Joining Enter the first name of the family member in the box. HOSPITALITY Bereavement Ministry Empty Nesters Fall Festival Grace Ministry Greeters Grief Support Ministry Las Posadas Saintly Seniors Activities Empty Nesters Fall Festival Greeters Las Posadas Wednesday Night Bites PRAYER Acolytes Altar Servers Art and Environment Committee Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Hospitality and Homebound Ministry Music Ministry: Adult Choir Music Ministry: Cantor/Psalmist Music Ministry: Children's Choir Prayer Chain Ministry Prayer Shawl Ministry Reader Sacristan Vocational/Devotional Ministry Rosary Adoration FORMATION Children Catechesis of The Good Shepherd Children’s Liturgy of The Word Children’s Sacramental Preparation Elementary Faith Formation OCIA Adapted for Children Team Vacation Bible School Youth Quince Años Teen Bible Study Teen Vacation Bible School Teen Leadership Team Youth Ministry Adult Leadership Team Adults Adult Bible Study Baptismal Preparation Team Book Club Home Study Groups Library Ministry OCIA Team SERVICE Altar Angels Bear Ministry Drivers Donors Good Samaritans of The Open Arms Clinic Landscape Ministry Medical Team Society of St. Vincent De Paul Stephen Ministry Stewardship Committee Wedding Coordinators Women's Guild Other TREASURE Financially Supporting the Church Everything we have is a gift from God, including our treasure. Out of gratitude, let us give God the first fruits of these gifts, not just the leftovers. He will multiply the effects from our dependence on Him. At St. Vincent de Paul, each household is asked to give a specific percentage of income based on the biblical tithe: 5% to St. Vincent de Paul, 1% to the diocese, and 4% to other charities At St. Vincent de Paul, each household is asked to work toward giving 5% of their income to the parish. Some families may have difficulty reaching this goal at first. If so, try increasing your weekly gift incrementally until you reach an amount that you know is right for you. Weekly giving based on proportion of income. My Offertory Pledge to St. Vincent de Paul, Please complete either a weekly or monthly offertory gift: Weekly Gift x 52 = Annually Monthly Gift x 12 = Annually CALCULATE Weekly Giving Chart % of Income: 10% 5% 4% 1% Household Income Amount of Weekly Gift $30,000 $58 $29 $23 $6 $50,000 $96 $48 $38 $10 $70,000 $134 $67 $54 $14 $100,000 $192 $96 $76 $19 $200,000 $384 $192 $153 $38 SUBMIT