By being disciples of Christ, we make Stewardship a Way of Life throughout our parish with Eucharist, Prayer, and Joyful Sharing. Stewardship is alive in each of us. It is shown by our spirit of welcoming, hospitality, and a sense of ownership that St. Sabina Parish is our family. By developing and sharing our gifts of time, talent and treasure, we express our commitment, gratitude and reverence to our loving God who is the source of all.
Just as in the Parable of the Talents, our God is the owner of everything. He is the master who has entrusted many gifts to us. Someday He will return and ask, “What did you do with the gifts I gave to you? Will He be pleased with our report? Will we hear His invitation to lasting joy, “Well done, my good and faithful servant…Come, share your master’s joy.” Matthew 25:21
Each family that registers at Saint Sabina is asked to use envelopes on a weekly or monthly basis to help support the many ministries of the parish community. We give back to God in Stewardship out of a tremendous gratitude for all that we have been given. Our bishop suggests that the traditional tithe of 10% of our goods back to God be divided as follows:
5% of our gross income be given to our Parish of Saint Sabina over the year in envelopes.
1% of our gross income be given to the Diocese through the annual appeal of the Bishop.
4% of our gross income be given to other charities of our choice such as the special collections that are often taken to assist world charities.
In January the parish will mail a statement of our recorded donations to each household for their records and for IRS purposes.
Quarterly the parish mails us an update of our gifts. Every month the parish has envelope packets mailed to each household.
There are many ways that families can give to Saint Sabina Parish to assist in the many ministries of the parish. Please feel free to call the pastor or business manager to ask further questions about leaving a legacy of goodness to our faith community at Saint Sabina in Belton.
Gifts of cash are fully deductible.
A gift of stock will allow you to avoid capital gains on the increased value. Donors may deduct the full market value at the time of giving.
This category of giving includes the charitable gift annuity and offers numerous ways to avoid capital gains tax, receive a charitable deduction and provide a life income for the donor and the donor's family.
This category of giving includes the charitable gift annuity and offers numerous ways to avoid capital gains tax, receive a charitable deduction and provide a life income for the donor and the donor's family.
This arrangement allows donors to pass assets to their children either substantially or completely free of all estate and gift taxes.
A simple way to remember the parish is to name the parish in your will. (See below)
Legal Language For Bequest:
Designated Bequest"I give, devise and bequeath to the 'Catholic Diocese of Kansas City/St. Joseph,' 300 East 36th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111-1410, (dollar amount, percent, residue, securities or property as described) for the specific purposes of (Saint Sabina Parish, Belton, Missouri) for its general uses and purposes."