Annual Stewardship Report - Fiscal Year July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015 - Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Wilmington, NC

Sep 25, 2026

Annual Stewardship Report for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wilmington, NC, covering Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. The report outlines the parish’s vision and mission, highlights Salesian spirituality and prayer for discernment, and frames stewardship as a way of life expressed through time, talent, and treasure. It also presents the goals, ministries, demographics and sacramental life, council progress, and annual financial reporting, including updates on the “Honoring Our Past—Building Our Future” campaign.

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Pages28

Reading Time10 min

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Annual Stewardship Report

Vision and Mission Statements

Spirituality and Direction of Intention

Pastoral Leadership Messages

Parish Pastoral Council Overview

Stewardship Report Contents and Campaign Update

Annual Stewardship Report Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Wilmington, NC Fiscal Year-July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015 Time 􀀁 Talent 􀀁 Treasure stewardship...a way of life (ASTrOnOmicAl clOck-Engineered and built by Fr. louis Brisson) 􀀁 Time “Let us use well the time that God gives us, so that He may give us His eternity” ~ Blessed Louis Brisson Founder of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales 􀀁 Talent “When we work for God, nothing is small!” ~St. Leonie Aviat, Mother General Oblate Sisters of St. Francis de Sales 􀀁 Treasure “How immeasurable is the goodness of God!” ~St. Francis de Sales, Patron Saint of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Our Vision Statement Our paris h is the vibrant expression of the presence of the Risen Christ through sacred worship and loving service. Our Mission Statement We live Jesus Christ by proclaiming the Gospel, by celebrating the Eucharist, by nourishing our faith, and by loving and serving all God’s people. Spirituality of St. Francis de Sales To “Live Jesus” is to have the name of Jesus engraved on one’s heart and to allow that name to become one’sown true name, to allow one’s entire self to be animated by Jesus. To allow Jesus to live, one does not simply learn about Jesus or pray to Jesus or even imitate Jesus; one surrenders one’s heart to Jesus. What St. Paul says,“I no longer live but Christ lives in me,” is at the core of our distinctive Salesian Spirituality. Jesus was for the two early seventeenth century founders ofthe Salesian tradition (St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal) a presence to be experienced and a reality to be lived. Authentic human existence was identiﬁed by them as a continual and ever-present bringing to life of the living Lord who bears the name of Jesus. Salesian Direction of Intention My God, I give you this day. I oﬀer you now, all of the good I s hall do and I promise to accept, for love of you, all the diﬃculty that I s hall meet. Help me to conduct myself in a manner pleasing to you. Amen. Prayer of Discernment Dear Loving Lord, please be at my side when I am making decisions. Teach me to open my mind and to see with my heart. Help me, dear Lord, to discern the path – even if it seems strange – that will lead me to You. By F. k. Forbes mckenna Stewardship ministry Honoring Our Past-Building Our Future O good and caring Father, you guide and protect Immaculate Conception Parish, encouraging us always to “Be who we are and be that well” as a witness to the many good things you give us daily because your love for us is boundless. We ask for the intercession of your Blessed Mother whose joy is found in all that leads us to you, her beloved Son. Send down your blessing upon the Honoring Our Past-Building Our Future campaign that through these earthly eﬀorts we may continue to “Live Jesus” honorably, worthily and humbly. We ask this through Christ Jesus our Lord, Amen. 1 ... Time 􀀁 Talent 􀀁 Treasure From Our Pastor Dear Parishioners, I continue to share with you the gentle and inviting spirit of St. Francis de Sales, and all our Salesian patrons, to “Live Jesus”in our daily interactions with one another through lives that reﬂect the Salesian virtues of humility, gentleness, and compassion. St. Francis de Sales tells us that we truly give thanks and praise to God for the many blessings that He has bestowed on us and on our families when we generously share those blessings with others. Gratitude for gifts received leads us to lives of generosity in sharing our Time, Talent, and Treasure. We, at Immaculate Conception, manifest our discipleship in the many ways we work collaboratively and generously to buildup the Body of Christ. This Stewardship Report provides you with a snapshot of our parish life during the past ﬁscal year with: 1. An overview of our demographics and sacramental life 2. The goals and objectives of our Councils and Commissions 3. A lis

FAQs

What fiscal year does the report cover?

The report covers Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.

How does the report define stewardship?

Stewardship is presented as “a way of life,” expressed through Time, Talent, and Treasure in service and generosity.

What key topics does the report include?

It provides demographics and sacramental life overview, council and commission goals, a list of ministries, and the annual financial report, including progress on the campaign.

Sep 25, 2026

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