Category Archives: ICSC Monday PM

Session 30: Intentional Invitations: Welcoming All Catholics in Our Faith

Monday Session 2:00 – 3:00 p.m

Location: Celestin A

Speaker: Tim Potrikus
Vice President of Custom Services Liturgical Publications, Inc.
New Berlin, Wisconsin

Moderator: Michele Mullikin
Director of Parish Stewardship and Annual Giving
Diocese of Allentown, Pennsylvania

Church staff typically devotes 2 to 4 hours each week preparing a weekly bulletin, yet little to no time is spent on inviting the 2/3 of your parishioners who are typically not at Mass on any given weekend. This workshop provides strategies for reaching those in the community who have not yet registered at their home parish and engaging non-practicing Catholics in our faith. Join us to explore methods churches can implement to create an intentional path to inviting others in the celebration of our faith.

Session 31: Characteristics of a Stewardship Parish

Monday Session 3:30 – 4:30 p.m

Location: Celestion GH

Characteristics of a Stewardship Parish

FORM: Measurements and Smart Goals

FORM: Parish Activity Analysis

Speaker: Julie Kenny
Director of Member Services ICSC
Dearborn, Michigan

Moderator: Schuyler Kleinpeter
Stewardship and Advancement Director
St. Pius X Church Lafayette, Louisiana

This workshop will follow the Seven Steps to Stewardship Success as outlined by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in Appendix IV of the 10th Anniversary Edition of the bishop’s pastoral letter on stewardship, and will include best practices as well as practical and proven ideas from seasoned stewardship parishes.

Session 33: Utilizing Catholic Relief Services Turn Key Programming to Enhance Parish Stewardship

Monday Session 3:30 – 4:30 p.m

Location: Strand 12

Speaker: Deacon Bill Hampton
Spokesman Catholic Relief Services
Tyrone, Georgia

Moderator: Vito Napoletano
President Emeritus, ICSC
Orlando, Florida

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) serves the poor and vulnerable overseas. It is motivated by the Gospel to cherish, preserve and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all human life, foster charity and justice, and embody Catholic social teaching.

Its turn key programs such as Rice Bowl, Fair Trade, Helping Hands and Catholics Confront Global Poverty help parishes to enrich and engage their parishioners by educating and encouraging them to live in solidarity with our brothers and sisters around the world.

Join us to learn about the exciting programming CRS has developed to enhance parish life and deepen our Catholic faith.

Session 34: Human Resource Tools for the Parish Supervisor

Monday Session 3:30 – 4:30 p.m

Location: Celestin E

Speaker: Lois Locey
Pastoral Associate for Administration and Stewardship
St. Mary Magdalen
Altamonte Springs, Florida

Moderator: Patrick Brandel
Coordinator – Stewardship Ministry
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Manitowoc, Wisconsin

This workshop assists pastors, business managers and administrators wishing to implement effective supervisory practices grounded in a stewardship perspective. Develop an understanding and appreciation of a process where both parties learn and grow in their personal and professional relationships. Practical ideas and information will be presented within the context of the mission and goals of the church and principles of sound human resource management.

Session 35: Promoting Vocations: A Parish Stewardship Priority

Monday Session 3:30 – 4:30 p.m

Location: Strand 13

Speaker: The Very Reverend Andrew Kemberling, V.F.
Pastor
Chairman, ICSC Board of Directors
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Parish
Denver, Colorado

Moderator: Mila Glodava
Director of Communications and Stewardship
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Parish
Denver, Colorado

Jesus said, “The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few, so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest” (Luke 10:2). Promoting vocations was a priority for Jesus himself. With this in mind, Father Andrew Kemberling will explore that stewardship is about preserving and using our resources with gratitude, and vocations is a human resource issue in the Church. Promoting vocations will restore the image of clergy and religious and will also address the shortage of priests. The presentation will also show effective ways to promote vocations.

Session 36: Corresponsabilidad es Involucrar a la Comunidad Latina en la Localidad / Stewardship is Engaging the Latin-American Community Locally

Monday Session 3:30 – 4:30 p.m

Location: Celestin F

Speaker: The Reverend Sergio Serrano, O.P.
Director de Apostolate Hispano
Arquidiócesis de New Orleans, Louisiana

Moderator: Alma Benitez
Director of Stewardship and Development
Diocese of Yakima, Washington

Los nuevos datos del censo muestran que la población hispana ha crecido más del doble en la última década, superando ampliamente a otras poblaciones. Y esa población es joven, con edad media de los hispanos de casi 25 años. Hay una necesidad inmediata de llegar a los latinos, quienes vienen de diversos antecedentes y están en busca de una experiencia de fe inclusiva. Esta sesión se enfocará en ideas prácticas y maneras significativas con las que sus esfuerzos de corresponsabilidad puedan atraer más efectivamente a la comunidad latina.

New census data shows that the Hispanic population has more than doubled over the last decade, far outpacing other populations. And that population is young, with median age of Hispanics at nearly 25. There is an immediate need to reach out to Latinos who come from diverse backgrounds and are looking for an inclusive faith experience. This session will focus on practical ideas and meaningful ways your stewardship efforts can more effectively engage the Latino community.

Session 37: Practicing Stewardship Before We Preach It

Monday Session 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Location: Foster 2

Speaker: Brian Niebrugge
Executive Director Stewardship and the Annual Catholic Appeal
Archdiocese of St. Louis, Missouri

Moderator: Cande de Leon
Executive Director Office of Mission Advancement
Phoenix, Arizona

Everyone knows that good Catholic formation begins in the home, and a good Catholic life depends heavily on what you do when you are not at Church. So why does almost all of our stewardship formation focus on what happens at Church? Is our stewardship formation focused on the needs of parishioners, or just the needs of parishes? Come hear more about ordinary stewardship…the stewardship of the home, of the family, of everyday life.

Session 38: Demonstrating Philanthropic Impact to Promote Donor Loyalty

Monday Session 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Location: Foster 1

Speaker: Thomas Kissane
Principal and Managing Director
CCS
New York, New York

Moderator: Stephen J. Nicholl
Director of Development
Diocese of Trenton, New Jersey

Fortunately, giving in the United States is increasing, however, donors are far more discerning regarding the charities they support. Just five years ago, the average American household gave to 15 charities. Today, the average household gives to 11 charities, yet their annual giving has increased by more than 7%. Demonstrating the impact of the philanthropic dollar will promote donor loyalty and foster a key tenet of Christian stewardship.

Session 39: Catholic Values Investing Can Change the World

Monday Session 3:30 – 4:30 p.m

Location: Bolden 6

Speaker: Sean McCaffrey
Director, Institutional Development and Consultant Relations
Christian Brothers Investment Services, Inc.
New York, New York

Speaker: Julie Tanner
Director, Catholic Responsible Investing
Christian Brothers Investment Services, Inc.
New York, New York

Moderator: Patrick Grace
Executive Director Catholic Community Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio

Catholic Responsible Investing (CRI) is an approach to socially responsible investing, or SRI, which can mean different things to different people. To some, SRI is purely negative screening, and to others it’s shareholder engagement, ESG (environmental, social and governance factors) integration, positive purchasing or community investing.

This presentation will discuss different ways to extend your mission and align your assets with USCCB guidelines on socially responsible investing. We will also explore how to integrate Catholic social teaching into the investment process through screening, engagement, and proxy voting. Whether the discussion is about human trafficking, climate change, or life ethics, this session is sure to be interactive and thought provoking and provide you with the tools and resources to be an active owner of your shares. What’s in your portfolio?