International Catholic Stewardship Council

CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIPMay 2018 • e-Bulletin

A STEWARDSHIP PRAYER for May

Heavenly Father,

Your Son ascended in great triumph to sit at your right hand.You sent your Spirit to watch over us, guide usand teach us to be better stewardsof your abundant gifts.

May this Spirit of wisdommake us better stewards of our planet.May your Spirit increase our awarenessof the dignity of every human life, and show us the way to be better stewards of our neighbor.

And through your Spirit,may we be inspired every dayto live in accordance with the Gospel, and to give witness to our risen Lord.

We ask this through Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.

Amen.

This year, the Church celebrates the great feast of Pentecost on May 20.

As recounted in the second chapter of the Acts of the Apostles, Pentecost occurred when the follow-ers of Jesus were clustered together in a room and were suddenly surprised – overtaken is not too strong

a word – by the dynamic presence of the Holy Spirit in their midst. Strong wind and flame seemed to sweep the room, and the Apostles were so filled with the gifts of the Spirit that they emerged to speak in multiple languages to the throngs who had come to Jerusalem to celebrate a Jewish festival.

In our secular culture, Pentecost goes largely unobserved. “Pentecost” cards don’t pop up on store shelves weeks in advance, and there’s no merchandising that remotely compares to Easter and Christmas.

Yet make no mistake. To Christians, Pentecost is a great celebration, sometimes called the birthday of the Church. The word Pentecost has its roots in the Greek word for “fifty;” Pentecost comes fifty days after the Resurrection on the seventh Sunday after Easter.

Why was Pentecost such a watershed event in the life of the Church? As Chris-tian stewards, we know we are called to be missionary disciples. This calling has its roots in the momentous events of Pentecost. Up until that time, the followers of Jesus were still a somewhat disorganized band of believers, still in shock over the events of the crucifixion, still confused about the meaning of the sightings of the Risen Lord.

Pentecost abruptly and forever changed that. Suddenly, missionary disciples were born, followers both called and sent forth. Like us, they were called together, in community. They became aware that their great mission was to reach, not just their Jewish brothers and sisters in Palestine, but the disparate crowds who visited Jerusalem and beyond. Like us, they were called to bring Jesus to the world.

The Holy Spirit brought courage to replace fear, understanding to replace confu-sion, faith to replace doubt. The same Holy Spirit moves in our own lives, perhaps not always with the drama of that first Pentecost, but with the same grace. The Spirit calls us within our Church community to share Jesus with others, just as the disciples were called.

Let’s celebrate Pentecost this year as heirs to this great moment in the life of our Church, as stewards inspired to be missionary disciples for the life of the world.

Pentecost and Missionary Discipleship

The Holy Spirit brought courage to replace fear, understanding to replace confusion, faith to replace doubt.

56th Annual ConferenceOctober 28-31, 2018 | Nashville, Tennessee

Saint Bernard of Montjoux is the patron saint of hikers, backpackers, mountain climbers and alpine skiers. The accounts of his charity, haospitality, and courage on behalf of travelers in the Pennine Alps between Switzerland and Italy are renowned.

Although little is known of his early life, Bernard was thought to be born in Italy around 923. He studied for the priesthood and was ordained for the Diocese of Aosta which was in northwestern Italy at the foot of the Alps.

In time, Bernard was appointed Vicar General of Aosta, and spent more than four decades building churches and schools, evangelizing and exercising pastoral care over those who lived in the nearby mountains. He is especially remembered for the alpine monastery and hospices he built to aid travelers in the mountain passes leading to Aosta.

Since the most ancient times there has been a path across the Pennine Alps used by French and German pilgrims on their way to Rome. The traditional route of this pass is covered with perpetual snow and drifts sometimes accumulate to the height of forty feet. The pass could be dangerous, especially in the springtime when avalanches occurred. For the safety of the pilgrims Saint Bernard founded a monastery and established travelers’ hospices; one at the highest point of the pass, 8,000 feet above sea-level, in the year 962.

Bernard also established a religious community of men who rescued travelers, ministered to those who had fallen victim to mountain hazards, and cleared the passes of bandits. At all seasons of the year, but especially during heavy snow storms, these heroic monks, accompanied by their well-trained herding dogs, went out in search of stranded travelers. They provided them with food, clothing, and shelter.

Even through the 20th century Bernard’s hospices were well known for the generous hospitality extended to all travelers over the Great and Little St. Bernard alpine passes, named in his honor.

Bernard was canonized in 1681, and then paid a unique tribute in the late 1800′s when European dog breeders renamed their alpine herding and rescue dogs, the St. Bernard. His feast day is May 28.

STEWARDSHIP SAINT for May

Bernard is especially remembered for the alpine monastery and hospices he built to aid travelers in the

mountain passes leading to Aosta.

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By Rev. Joseph D. Creedon, pastor emeritus, Christ the King Parish, Providence, Rhode Island

This article is the first in a series based on his forthcoming book.

During my forty-seven years of priestly ministry, I have had a variety of experiences and met some truly wonderful people. Early on, I taught religion in a Catholic high school, next I was a college campus minister. Finally, I became the pastor of a university parish. In these different settings one thing was constant, the people with whom I ministered had a shared hunger for a deeper relationship with God.

What most people lacked, however, was a spirituality that would allow them to have a deeper relationship with God. Most people did not think they had or needed a spirituality. Indeed the meaning of the word “spirituality” was an obstacle for many. The definition of spirituality that I use is “the lens through which we encounter and respond to God’s presence in our lives.” Stewardship is a spirituality that will enrich the lives of all Christians.

My first experience with stewardship was before the American bishops wrote their 1992 pastoral letter, Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response. Before that pastoral letter,

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stewardship was for many a code word for money. Stewardship was always about “Time, Talent and Treasure.” Nevertheless before the bishops’ pastoral letter, the approach was grab their money and their time and talent will follow. After their pastoral letter, people were invited to share their time and talent and their treasure would follow. Today there are still people who use stewardship as a code word for money but fortunately their number is dwindling and hopefully they will soon be extinct. Growing are the people who

believe what the bishops said at the beginning of Stewardship: A Disciples Response, “The Christian vocation is essentially a call to be a disciple of Jesus. Stewardship is part of that. Even more to the point, however, Christians are called to be good stewards of the personal vocations they receive. Each of us must discern, accept, and live out joyfully and generously the commitments, responsibilities, and roles to which God calls him or her.”

I embraced the spirituality of stewardship more than twenty-five years ago. My life has never been the same. Over the years, I have witnessed the profound transformation in people’s lives when they embraced the spirituality of stewardship. I encourage you to enter more deeply into the spirituality called Stewardship.

Stewardship is a spirituality that will enrich the lives of

all Christians.

The Urgent Call of Jesus Christby Leisa Anslinger, author and co-founder of Catholic Strengths and Engagement Community (CSEC).

I have often been struck by one paragraph of the U.S. bishops’ pastoral letter, Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response: “Jesus’ call is urgent. He does not tell people to follow him at some time in the future but here and now — at this moment, in these circumstances. There can be no delay” (p. 14). For me, this is a powerful statement that speaks to the practical implications of the call and challenge of discipleship and stewardship.

It is easy to tell ourselves that we will get around to living and growing as a follower of Jesus at some future point in our lives — when we are more settled, our children are older, our jobs are more secure, and so on. In doing so, we delay our response to the Lord’s continual offer of salvation, mercy, forgiveness, and love. We minimize the impact of faith, falling deaf to God’s voice and blind to the needs of others.

To accept the urgent call of Christ is to hear the voice of the Lord, and to respond in the way in which we live now, not in some distant future. Not only this. Christ does not call us in an abstract way, but instead within the particular circumstances of our lives. This is not about some vague and ideal future. It is about making decisions, discerning activities, and carrying out our lives as Christ’s people at home, in our workplace or school, in our parish, our cities and towns, and the in the world.

In this Easter season, we celebrate Christ’s victory over death. We are called again to draw others to the new life that is offered in Jesus Christ. When we hear and respond to Christ’s urgent call, we witness to the profound impact of faith in our lives and we evangelize, drawing others to a deep encounter with our Lord. We do this by stewarding our lives, gifts and blessings, and resources, here and now, in this moment, in the very real circumstances of our lives.

To accept the urgent call of Christ is to hear the voice of the Lord, and to respond in the way in which we

live now, not in some distant future.

Stewardship and the Annual Spring Cleaning

When spring rain lets up, and May brings long hours of brilliant sunshine, something stirs within: the desire to tackle that dust we suddenly notice in places we seldom look. And those windows smeared with winter’s muck? And that disorganized closet? There’s a reason our grandmothers called it “spring housecleaning.” The season brings an almost physical desire to get out the mop.

Surprisingly, for the Christian steward, this can actually be a spiritual impulse. There’s something intrinsically renewing and revitalizing about cleaning. Everything done with a prayerful heart can lead us closer to God, and cleaning, often a solitary and contemplative task, can definitely include prayer. You might plan to begin your cleaning with prayer, and play music that lifts your spirit as you work.

Start with a closet. Open your heart to what it tells you about how blessed you are materially. But observe the consumerism a closet can reveal. As you examine each item of apparel, remember and thank God for the graces of the occasion: a wedding, a graduation, a vacation. Enjoy “shopping” in your own closet for items you’ve forgotten about. Pare down what you no longer need

or what you feel called to share. Wash, mend, iron and select a place where your items may find a good home. Many cities have refugee closets, and many nonprofits have thrift stores which support them. St. Vincent de Paul shops serve the poor with inexpensive used items. Pray for those with whom you are about to share.

Resolve to put your newly reorganized items to work for you and not rush out to buy more.

And those windows? Does anything lift the spirit like a clean window after a long winter? As you polish those panes of glass, pray about where your own inner life could use a cleaning. Perhaps you don’t make it to the Sacrament of Reconciliation as often as you’d like. Use your quiet window cleaning time to examine the graces and challenges of your life. Thank God for the many blessings and be honest about failings.

And that ubiquitous dust? It promises to return, afflicts the rich and the poor. It’s a sign of our universal connection to the earth and the environment, a reminder of our own mortality. Even the dust we clean can be lifted up to God with a thank you from a steward’s grateful heart.

Everything done with a prayerful heart can lead us closer to God, and cleaning, often a solitary and contemplative

task, can definitely include prayer.

ICSC 2018 Parish Stewardship Award

Information

Has your parish developed stewardship materials that

would help others?

Did your committee work hard on resources you are proud of?

Please consider applying for one or more ICSC Parish

Awards in 2018.

Parishes at all stages of the stewardship journey are encouraged to apply!

Entries will be judged by members of the ICSC Parish Stewardship Education and

Services Committee.

Application Deadline is

June 30. All applicants will be contacted

by July 31.

Additional information, list of awards and entry forms are

available on the ICSC website, http://catholicstewardship.com/

stewardship-awards/

Important Notice for all ICSC Parish Members!

Sixth Sunday of Easter Weekend of May 5/6, 2018

Jesus calls his disciples his “friends” and commands them to love one other as he has loved them. We are called to be stewards of this friendship; to love one another as Jesus loves us. Do we give serious attention to what this love requires of us? Does this require us to actively seek the welfare of others? What is the price of this friendship with the Lord?

The Ascension of the Lord Thursday, May 10 or Weekend of May 12/13, 2018

Before he ascended into heaven, Jesus instructed his disciples to proclaim the Gospel to all of creation. As stewards of this legacy, we too are called to give witness to the Gospel of Jesus

Christ in our words and actions; in how we live and how we treat others. Are we sharing the life of Christ with others in our day-to-day lives? In what ways do we see ourselves proclaiming the Gospel? In what ways can we do better?

Seventh Sunday of EasterWeekend of May 12/13, 2018 (When Feast of the Ascension is celebrated on Thursday, May 10)

In today’s Gospel we listen to Jesus, praying to his Father. He prays for the well-being of his followers. He prays that they may be protected, that they may know God’s truth, that they share in Christ’s joy. How do we exercise

stewardship over the gift of prayer? What is our attitude toward prayer? Do we speak to the Lord about our personal concerns? Do we pray for others? Do we listen to the Lord? Do we believe the Lord listens to us?

Pentecost Sunday Weekend of May 19/20, 2018

Today we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit, the birth of the Church and the beginning of its mission in the world. Pentecost Sunday reminds us that our lives are filled with the Holy Spirit and God has accomplished creative things in us through this gift. We have been entrusted with this great gift of the Holy Spirit. Now is a good time to ask: Are we being good stewards of this gift? What creative things have we done to glorify God’s accomplishments in us?

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Weekend of May 26/27, 2018

In today’s Gospel and reading from the letter of St. Paul we hear of the gift of the Triune God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In our devotional life we make the sign of the cross and recite the “Glory Be” as an expression of our faith as a Trinitarian people. But what does it mean for Christian stewards to accept in a practical way the experience of God in this three-fold gift? Is it a call to share our own life in community, with compassion and love, and to work for healing, justice, peace and unity? Is it an invitation to invite others into fellowship with us in the unity of the Father, Son and Spirit?

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Missionary Disciples: Stewards of the Gospel

56th Annual ConferenceOctober 28-31, 2018 | Nashville, Tennessee

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The Ascension of Christ, Garofalo, oil on panel, 1510, Rome, Italy

2018 Schedule at a GlanceEaster Discount,

“Early Bird” Registration, Hotel and More

Catholic School Advancement ICSC Strategic Partners – Wisdom for Parishes

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Strategic Planning for Catholic SchoolsNick ReginaDeputy Secretary for Enrollment ManagementArchdiocese of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Putting it All Into Focus: Effectively Managing Financial Aid ResourcesDan HughesSenior Vice PresidentFACTS ManagementLincoln, Nebraska

School Marketing Success via Social MediaJen TuberosoVice President for DevelopmentCardinal O’Hara High SchoolSpringfield, Pennsylvania

Ten Retention Tactics That Yield ResultsJason MorrisonVice President of OperationsHealey Education FoundationMt. Laurel, New Jersey

Supporting Catholic School through Diocesan SupportPaul Acampora, Secretary for Stewardship and DevelopmentDiocese of Allentown, PennsylvaniaJames Friend, Chief Development OfficerFaith in the Future FoundationNick Regina, Dep. Secretary for Enrollment Mgt.Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Providing Access to Hispanic Families: The Segura Educational InitiativeMs. Gabriela Gonzalez-LandaetaDirector of DevelopmentDiocese of Richmond, Virginia

Raising Major Gifts for Your School’s Annual Fund James FriendChief Development OfficerFaith in the Future FoundationKing of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Best Practices in Board DevelopmentJoyce SchreiberDirectorMcMahon Parater Scholarship FoundationDiocese of Richmond, Virginia

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2018SAVE MONEY with Easter discounts and early bird registration!The Easter discount of $499 per person for ICSC mem-bers extends through April 30, 2018. The “early bird” registration fee is $529 per person for members until July 31, 2018. As of August 1, 2018 the ICSC member rate of $599 per person will go into effect.

There are several ways to register for this year’s ICSC conference: visit our website at www.catholicstewardship.com, phone our office at 800-352-3452, complete and mail the form in this brochure, or email us at register@catholicstewardship.org.On the website you will find information regarding non-member registration fees, methods of payment and membership information.

Make your hotel reservations onlinehttps://www.plazameetings.com/icsc/

The International Catholic Stewardship Council has named the Gaylord Opryland Hotel as the headquarters hotel for the 2018 annual conference. It is located less than 10 miles from the Nashville International Airport (BNA). The hotel offers amazing amenities such as in-door gardens, cascading waterfalls, indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and golf course, as well as plenty of options for shopping and dining. Nearby attractions to explore include the Grand Ole Opry, Opry Mills and the Coun-try Music Hall of Fame.

Gaylord Opryland Hotel 2800 Opryland DriveNashville, Tennessee 372143

Hotel ReservationsICSC has made arrangements through its conference coordinator, Plaza Meetings, for accommodations at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. A block of rooms has been re-served from October 26, 2018 through October 31, 2018 at the nightly rate of $219 single or double occupancy, plus taxes and resort fee.

Reservations must be made through Plaza Meetings, at https://www.plazameetings.com/icsc/ no later than Sep-tember 10, 2018 to ensure you will receive the special conference rate. For best availability, please reserve your room early!

SPANISH LANGUAGEThe Spirituality of Christian Stewardship / La Espiritualidad de la Corresponsabilidad CristianaMons. Justino Sota MendozaVicario GeneralDiócesis de Carabayllo, Perú

Stewardship Through the Lens of Evangelization and Disciple-MakingTony BrandtCo-Founder and PresidentChris StewartCo-Founder and COOCasting Nets MinistriesWichita, Kansas

Cultivating Hearts and Empowering GenerosityJohnny StoupenosSenior Director Denominational AlliancesParish Data SystemsFlorence, South Carolina

Findings From the 2017 Churchgoer Giving StudyRichard Bauere-Giving AmbassadorVanco Payment SolutionsBloomington, Minnesota

The Innovative Spirit in Mission-Driven ChurchesMatthew ManionFaculty DirectorVillanova University Center for Church ManagementVillanova, Pennsylvania

Do Something About Your Mediocre e-Giving Results!Mike WalshVice President SalesBrad OttoGeneral ManagerFaith DirectAlexandria, Virginia

How to Realize Your Potential in Your Parish’s Next Capital CampaignMichael WalshPresidentWalsh & AssociatesBurnsville, Minnesota

Think You Know Your Church Donors? Think Again!Walle MafolasireChief Executive OfficerRon PulliamVice PresidentGivelifyIndianapolis, Indiana

2018 Schedule at a Glance

Introduction to Christian Stewardship

Parish Business Managers and Administrators

Stewardship for Everyone

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018

The Evangelizing Parish

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2018

Stewardship: Beyond the Basics

Planning for the Mission: Transforming Your ParishJoanie LewisAppeals and Campaigns Account ExecutiveKatie HerzingParish CoachOur Sunday VisitorHuntington, Indiana

SPANISH LANGUAGEStewardship and Evangelization for Parish Business Managers / Corresponsabilidad y Evangelización para los Administradores de la ParroquiaPbro. Mark Hamlet, PárrocoElizabeth Carrillo, AdministradoraParroquia Sacred Heart Austin, Texas

A New Model of Strategic Planning for Parishes in TransitionLaura LopezDirectorOffice of Pastoral PlanningDiocese of San Bernardino, California

Mastering the Art of Human Resources (Even When It’s Not Your Skill Set)Panel Presentation

Make Accountability and Transparency Work to Promote Parish StewardshipDeacon Bob BeehnerSaint Francis of Assisi ParishManitowoc, Wisconsin

The Spirituality of Giving: A Primer for Parish Business ManagersTony OltremariParish AdministratorSt. Laurence Catholic ChurchSugar Land, Texas

Mission and Money: Partners in Creating a Great ParishThomas SonniPresidentJoseph CitroSenior Vice PresidentGreater MissionBaltimore, Maryland

How a Parish’s Digital Presence Enhances StewardshipJill AlbertiCatholic Communications & Stewardship Wichita, Kansas

An Introduction to the Spirituality of StewardshipRev. Jarrod Lies, PastorSt. Francis of Assisi ParishWichita, Kansas

Keeping Stewardship Alive in the ParishMsgr. Matthew BernelliPastor EmeritusSt. Mary ParishBridgeport, Connecticut

SPANISH LANGUAGEIntroducing Stewardship to a Small Parish: The St. Alfred Experience / La Introducción de la Corresponsabilidad en una Parroquia Pequeña: La Experiencia de St. AlfredJessica Orzechowski, Encargada de la Comisión de CorresponsabilidadAna Juarez, AdministradoraParroquia St. Alfred, Taylor, Michigan

How Our Parish Flourishes by Embracing A Life of Stewardship- Recipient of the Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy Award for Excellence in Promoting Christian Stewardship

Stewardship of TreasureMary Ann OttoPastoral MinisterSt. Joseph and St. Mary ParishesAppleton, Wisconsin

Clergy-to-Clergy Reflections on Stewardship: Our Vocation and MinistryA Panel of ICSC Pastors

Lay Witness Speaking: Importance and PreparationDave BaranowskiDirector of Stewardship EducationArchdiocese of St. Louis, Missouri

Making Stewardship a Way of Life in Your ParishVery Rev. Andrew Kemberling, V.F.PastorSt. Vincent de Paul ParishDenver, ColoradoICSC Board Chair

The Challenges and Rewards of Parish Bilingual CommunicationsAdriana FernandezDevelopment and CommunicationLorraine MonacoCommunicationGood Shepherd Catholic ChurchAlexandria, Virginia

Keeping Refreshed, Renewed and Focused on the MissionTeresa KeoghAdvisor for Stewardship Archdiocese of Southwark, United KingdomRev. John WeatherillPastorSt. John the BaptistPurley, London, England

Stewardship of Time and Talent - Practical IdeasJulie KennyDirector of Member ServicesICSC

SPANISH LANGUAGEKeeping Stewardship Alive in the Parish / Manteniendo Viva la Corresponsabilidad en la Parroquia Mons. Matthew BernelliPárroco EméritoParroquia St. Mary Bridgeport, Connecticut

Everyday Leaders Practicing Everyday StewardshipTracy Earl WelliverDirector, Parish Community & EngagementLiturgical Publications, Inc.New Berlin, Wisconsin

The Joy of Gift: How Stewardship Helps Us Find PurposeTommy ShultzSolutions EvangelistDiocesanByron Center, Michigan

Enhancing Your Parish Stewardship of Treasure ProcessMila GlodavaDirector of Stewardship and AdministrationSt. Vincent de Paul ParishDenver, Colorado

Discerning People for DiscipleshipRev. Michael WhitePastorTom CorcoranAssociate to the PastorChurch of the NativityTimonium, Maryland

Evangelizing to Youth and Young AdultsMichaela BartaYoung Adult MinisterSt. Laurence Catholic ChurchSugar Land, Texas

Stewardship Leads to EvangelizationRev. Joe CreedonPastor EmeritusChrist the KingKingston, Rhode Island

Maximizing Parish Communications for Missionary DiscipleshipRenée UnderwoodAssociate Director of the Advancement FoundationDiocese of Fort Worth, Texas

Missionary Families: How Stewardship Helps Busy Families EvangelizeBrian NiebruggeDirector of Stewardship and the Annual Catholic AppealArchdiocese of St. Louis, Missouri

SPANISH LANGUAGEUsing Social Media to Evangelize in the Latino Community / Utilizando los Medios Sociales para Evangelizar en la Comunidad LatinaAdriana Castro VelezParroquia Nuestra Señora de los AndesSantiago de Cali, Colombia

How Stewardship Can Engage Young AdultsLeisa AnslingerDirectorCatholic Life and FaithLoveland, Ohio

You Can Count on Me! Making Stewardship and Evangelization Effective in Your ParishRev. Mark HamletPastorElizabeth CarrilloBusiness AdministratorSacred Heart ParishAustin, Texas

Evangelization’s Prophetic Witness from a Filipino Parish and the Church of the PoorRev. Manuel CatralPastorHoly Family ParishTuguegarao, Philippines

2018 Schedule at a Glance continued

ICSC Strategic Partners - Wisdom for Dioceses

Fundamental Themes in Diocesan Stewardship and Development

Diocesan Advanced Studies

For Diocesan Professionals

Catholic Foundations Lead the Way in Planned GivingSuzanne NunnPlanned Giving OfficerOrange Catholic FoundationGarden Grove, California

Rising Tides Lift all Boats: The Impact of Socially Responsible InvestingSam Saladino, IIIChief Executive Officer IWP Capital, LLCArlington, Texas

Effective Techniques for Harvesting Planned Gifts in Uncultivated Parish FieldsMark Henry, JD, CPAExecutive DirectorEast Texas Catholic FoundationTyler, Texas

Everything You Wanted to Know About Catholic Foundations (But Were Afraid to Ask)Patrick GraceCatholic Community FoundationCleveland, OhioGary Rectenwald, Executive DirectorCatholic Community FoundationSan Diego, California

Impact of the 2017 Tax Reform Act on Foundations and Supported MinistriesKevin SchmidVice President, Financial AdvisorCAPTRUST AdvisorsTampa, Florida

Foundations and Parishes: Partners or Competitors?Scott HartmanVice President of DevelopmentThe Catholic FoundationColumbus, Ohio

So You’re Not a Lawyer: Canon versus Civil LawMsgr. Robert J. McCloryPastorNational Shrine of the Little Flower BasilicaRoyal Oak, Michigan

What Catholic Donors Want… in Their Own WordsJosephine EverlyCOO and Director of Gift PlanningThe Catholic FoundationArchdiocese of New Orleans, Louisiana

Catholic Foundations

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018

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Why Stewardship Formation is Essential to Diocesan Advancement OfficersMichael MurphyExecutive DirectorICSC

Ten Things I Wish I’d Known When I Started in DevelopmentMichael McNamaraBoard ChairCatholic Foundation - Diocese of St. Augustine Jacksonville, Florida

Diocesan Appeals: Don’t Forget the FundamentalsJim KelleyDirector of DevelopmentKerry Ann TorneselloAssociate Director of DevelopmentDiocese of Charlotte, North Carolina

Pushing Toward 50% Participation: How to Improve Your Annual Appeal NumbersRon Schatz, Director of Stewardship and DevelopmentDiocese of Bismarck, North Dakota

Planned Gifts: Don’t Let Them Pass You By!Joseph Chickey, Managing ConsultantSharpe GroupMemphis, Tennessee

SPANISH LANGUAGE TRACKReflections on the Stewardship of Treasure / Reflexiones sobre la Corresponsabilidad del TesoroReverendísimo Donald F. HanchonObispo Auxiliar, Arquidiócesis de DetroitModerador Episcopal del ICSC

Doing More with Less: Stewardship and Development in Mission DiocesesRobert AndersonSenior Director of MissionCatholic ExtensionChicago, Illinois

Planning and Promoting Successful Stewardship DaysA Diocesan Panel Presentation

Increasing Participation from Ethnically Diverse Communities in an Archdiocesan CampaignCarla Repollet, Vice Chancellor, Archdiocese of Newark, New JerseyJose De Jesus, Senior Account Executive-Hispanic Services, Guidance In Giving Bayport, New York

Mythbusters: Stewardship StyleElizabeth Zeigler, President and CEOGraham-Pelton ConsultingWashington, DC

Partnering with Sponsors for Diocesan Event SuccessShannon LeeDirector of Business DevelopmentICSC

Tales from a Successful Diocesan Endowment CampaignStephen Nicholl, Director of DevelopmentMariann Gilbride, Associate Director of DevelopmentDiocese of Trenton, New Jersey

Tell Your Story: How Crowdfunding Can Transform Your Online GivingRyan Kreager, Software ArchitectJ.S. Paluch Company, Inc.Franklin Park, Illinois

Facilitating a Diocesan Consultative Dynamic that Inspires: The Dioceese of Bridgeport Capital CampaignWilliam McLean, Chief Development Officer, Diocese of Bridgeport, ConnecticutThomas Kissane, Principal and Managing Director, CCS, New York, New York

SPANISH LANGUAGE TRACKApplying the Principles of Stewardship in Time of Crisis / Aplicando los Principios de Corresponsabilidad en Tiempos de CrisisMyrtha Diaz-Medina, Moderadora, Consejo Pastoral ParroquialParroquia Espíritu Santo Toa Baja, Puerto Rico

Building a Successful Major Gifts ProgramPeter deKeratry, Executive Director of Stewardship and DevelopmentArchdiocese of Oklahoma City, OklahomaGuy MallaboneGlobal Philanthropic – CanadaCalgary, Alberta, Canada

The Evolution of Lay Leadership and Volunteers in Catholic PhilanthropySteve MichalekVice President and Director of Church DivisionLarry DorameAssociateRuotolo AssociatesEnglewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Campaigns in the Year 2025Nic PrengerPresidentSteier GroupOmaha, Nebraska

Using Your Data with Confidence - Actual Success StoriesKathy DalsasoChief ROI OfficerROI DataworksGolden, Colorado

Behind the Numbers: Using Data to Uncover Your Fundraising PotentialSharon WestonCustomer Success ManagerBlackbaudCharleston, South Carolina

No Room for Doom and Gloom! Let’s Get PositiveKevin LynchPresidentLynch Development AssociatesCenterport, New York

Evangelization and Data: Engagement Strategies for Today’s DonorJames KoppSenior Managing DirectorChanging Our WorldNew York, New York

Finding Efficiency in Online Giving for Your Annual AppealBridget DalyVice President, Business DevelopmentGiveCentralChicago, Illinois

SPANISH LANGUAGEStrategic Planning: Essential to the Growth of Your Parish / Planificación Estratégica: Esencial para el Crecimiento de Su Parroquia Laura López, Directora de la Oficina de Planeación Pastoral Diócesis de San Bernardino, California

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2,501 to 3,000 families. .$ 480.00

Over 3,000 families . . . .$ 540.00

ICSC Member Rate (through April 30) @ $499 x _________ (# persons) = $_____________

ICSC Member Rate (through July 31) @ $529 x _________ (# persons) = $_____________

ICSC Member Rate (after July 31) @ $599 x _________ (# persons) = $_____________ Parish Membership Commitment (see levels at right) $_____________

ICSC Non-Member Rate @ $1199 x _________ (# persons) = $_____________

Pre-Conference ProgramICSC Forum for Catholic Foundations (Saturday 1:00 pm – Sunday Noon) with conference registration @ $125 x _________ (# persons) = $_____________

if attending forum only @ $195 x _________ (# persons) = $_____________ Total Amount Due $_____________

2018 Conference Registration

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Organization (Parish, School, Foundation, etc.)

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Arch/Diocese

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Address

__________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________City State/Province

_______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Postal Code Country

(_______)___________________ (________)____________________ ___________________________________________________Phone Fax E-mail

1. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name

_______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Job Title E-mail

2. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name

_______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Job Title E-mail

Complete this form, keep a copy for your records and return it with your payment to:

ICSC – 2018 EVENT REGISTRATIONPO Box 775331, Chicago, IL 60677-5331

T: (800) 352-3452 F: (313) 446-8316 register@catholicstewardship.org

Any registration cancellation received before August 1, 2018 will be eligible for a refund less a $100 administrative fee. Without exception, all refunds must be requested in writing. PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE NO REFUNDS AFTER AUGUST 1, 2018. Postmark or date of email determines deadline.