Stewardship is A Way of Life!
A steward is someone who has been entrusted with something of value on behalf of someone else. As Christians, we are called to joyful generosity in all that God has given to us for the good of all.

Good Stewards have an "Attitude of Gratitude!"
"People do not light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket. They set it on a stand where it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, your light must shine before all so that they may see goodness in your acts and give praise to your heavenly Father." (Mark 5:14-16)
God has given us the principle of stewardship in order to help us conquer the sins of selfishness and covetousness. We are to give cheerfully and bountifully (2 Cor. 9:6-7). Our time, our talents, and our material possessions are just some of the treasures we have been given by our very generous God.  Sharing these gifts involves being with God in prayer and worship, using our gifts to become ministers of the Gospel and help build God's reign of peace and love among our family, our friends, our churches and communities.

Building Community
The Bible teaches that we are already members “one with the other” because of our spiritual union with Jesus Christ. As members of the Christian community, we are called to bear one another's burdens, rejoice together, and share responsibility for the welfare of our church community. Christ called us into the fellowship of his church to be his witnesses. The joy of church membership is experienced at its greatest when we share our blessings with others. Community fosters spiritual growth through mutual encouragement and accountability. If you are seeking a spiritual home, we hope you will consider joining us at St. James!
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STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Stewardship Board
The St. James Stewardship Board has been established for the following purposes:

1. To foster a spirit of stewardship and growth among St. James Church members.
2. To manage the development of St. James Church property to sustain and enhance community life.
3. To support the development of financial resources for St. James and its mission.
4. To support the implementation of Archdiocese of Chicago Best Practices for Business Administration at St. James.

Special Events
Help make our special events a success by joining a committee!

• Theology on Tap: July
• Feast of St. James: July
• Welcome Mass: September
• Heritage Walk: September/October
• Diwali: October/November
• African American Heritage Celebration: February
• Jazz at St. James: April

• Liturgical Ministries: Become a greeter, lector, server, usher, or eucharistic minister
• Contact: Sr. Kathy Sherman, CSJ
• Music Ministry: Singing and playing to lift up the hearts of God's people
• Contact: Sr. Kathy Sherman, CSJ
• Faith Formation: Seeking catechists, leaders for the Children's Liturgy of the Word, and parent volunteers
• Contact: Fran Serpe
• Art & Environment: Creating a space for prayer
• Contact: Fran Serpe
• Social Committee: That we may eat, drink, and be merry!
• Contact: Sr. Kathy Sherman, CSJ
• Collection Count: Accounting for our ordinary financial stewardship
• Contact: Christine Pao
• Social Care: Volunteer for the food pantry, adopt a homebound senior
• Food Pantry: Cathy Moore
• Senior Ministry: Sr. Barbara Rastatter, PBVM
• Parish Office: Welcome visitors and assist with administrative tasks
• Contact: Christine Pao

Donate!
St. James welcomes your financial support for the parish and its ministries. Check out our online giving page for current opportunities.