Stewardship
Stewardship at HNOJ
At Holy Name of Jesus Parish, we learn to follow Jesus and inspire each other to live as disciples of Christ. God has blessed each of us with unique talents, skills, and strengths. When we practice stewardship through prayer, participation, and generosity, we strengthen our parish and reflect Christ to the world.
You can engage in stewardship by:
- Praying for your fellow parishioners and for our parish community to be united in worship
- Participating in the mission and ministries of the Church through volunteer service
- Giving generously of your financial gifts to support parish life
Your support helps parishioners and the wider community:
- Know the heart of Christ
- See the face of Christ
- Be the hands of Christ
Stewardship is a way of life. We strive to put God first in all things, to follow where the Lord leads, and to respond with grateful hearts. We receive God’s gifts gratefully, cultivate them responsibly, share them lovingly with others, and return them with increase to the Lord.
Growing in Gratitude
Thank you for the many ways you support Holy Name of Jesus. Whether through your prayers, your presence at Mass or your generous contributions, you are a vital part of this community, and we are deeply grateful.
You are invited to make a stewardship commitment for the 2027 calendar year during our stewardship invitation weekend Oct. 3-4, 2026.
Alex and Jenna Share Their Stewardship Participation
Parishioners Alex and Jenna Thamel share their personal story of living out stewardship at Holy Name of Jesus through prayer, participation, and generosity.
We invite you to hear their testimony and prayerfully consider your own stewardship commitment. Take time to discern how the Lord may be calling you to share your gifts, talents, and resources with our parish family.
Stewardship Spotlight
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Growing in Gratitude
Thank you for the many ways you support Holy Name of Jesus through your prayers, your presence at Mass, and your generous gifts. Because of your faithful stewardship, our parish continues to be a place where people encounter Christ, grow in their faith, and find a true community.
This past year has been filled with many blessings. We launched a new Women’s Ministry that has been embraced by the women of our parish. More men than ever are gathering at Men’s Nights to strengthen their faith, support one another, and grow as husbands, fathers, and disciples of Christ. Friday Night Alive has become a place where middle school students build lasting friendships, have fun, and discover that a life with Christ is full of purpose and joy. Our small groups are also bringing parishioners together to pray, learn, and encourage one another as they grow in faith.
One of the greatest joys this year was celebrating 32 parishioners who received the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil through our OCIA program. Their stories remind us that God is always at work, drawing hearts closer to Him and renewing His Church.
Thank you for being part of the Holy Name of Jesus family. May we continue to listen with our hearts as Christ calls each of us to grow in faith and draw others to Him.
Growing in Gratitude
“Love is shown more in deeds than in words.”
— St. Ignatius of Loyola
There is something beautiful that happens when gratitude moves us to serve. Through our Growing in Gratitude stewardship journey, we celebrate the many ways people of all ages share their God-given gifts, care for one another, and bring the love of Christ to those who need it most.
At Holy Name of Jesus, that spirit of service is alive across generations. With your generous support, our parish gave $33,000 to IOCP to help local families in need, while our school children collected thousands of pounds of food. Parishioners bring Communion to the homebound, offer Sunday hospitality, serve at Mass, mentor students at Ascension, support moms and babies in need, and travel on mission to Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH) in Mexico. Through our Good Samaritan Endowment Fund, we also support local charities, individuals, and families during times of great need.
This year, we especially remember our beloved Karen Hayes, whose deep love for our parish and compassionate service to others, especially our seniors, reflected a beautiful life of faith and generosity.
When generations come together in service, we strengthen our parish family and share Christ’s love far beyond our walls. May we continue Growing in Gratitude, sharing our gifts generously and putting our love into action.
