Foundation of Stewardship Award

“Well done my good and faithful servant.”
Matthew 25:21

John Minta 1940 - 2006
Joe Theobald 1944 - 2011
Carleen Simpson 1935 - 2012
Frank Spitznagel 1923 -2015

A parish stewardship culture to be successful must be built and supported on a strong “foundation”. The St. Anthony Foundation of Stewardship Award is a memorial recognition established to honor St. Anthony parishioners who provided such a foundation. The standard established for this award is intended to be at a high level to honor a parishioner who demonstrated a truly extraordinary devotion and dedication to the St. Anthony Parish.

Characteristics of this extraordinary devotion and dedication should be seen in a variety of ways:

• Time
  • ​Longevity – stewardship was extended over a period of many years.
  • Consistent – stewardship was unfailing, steady and constant.
  • Reliable – always willing to help when asked.
  • Quantity – the amount of time shared was exceptional.
• Talent
  • Willingness to Share – they readily shared the talent or talents they possessed – whether it was pastoral, leadership, organizational, administrative, music, art, communications or craftsman’s skills.
  • Variety of Roles – talent shared was a service to the Parish in a diverse array of organizations and causes.
• Treasure – financial commitment to the parish was a regular way of their life.
• Mass Attendance – was regular and unwavering.

This award is not intended to be awarded on any regular interval. Our parish community will recognize the need for the award when a wide-spread public acclamation is displayed within our parish community that an individual’s stewardship was truly extraordinary and foundational.