In the fall of 2009, after analyzing, understanding and accepting the future challenges of the parish, it became clear that stewardship of treasure alone would not ensure the financial security of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.  Therefore, a new development and planned giving initiative, called Extraordinary & Legacy Stewardship (ELS) was established for the benefit of the parish and the school.

Important Details about Extraordinary and Legacy Stewardship

• ELS is people business
• ELS is a ministry of sharing
• ELS is founded in the concepts of stewardship
• ELS is not fundraising which is a short-term, stop-gag measure of generating income
• ELS is a long-term approach that includes developing and executing a strategic plan, improving public relations, and securing support
• ELS will address all needs that are above and beyond what our ordinary habits of stewardship can

Avenues to Participate in Extraordinary and Legacy Stewardship

1.  Make an in-kind donation - Check out the GO Board!

2.  Contribute to the Building Preservation Fund to help keep our building and grounds safe and beautiful

3.  Make a contribution to the church and/or school endowment funds through the Endowment Program

4.  Leave your legacy by planning a gift to STA through the Planned Giving Program

"As each one of us has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace." 1 Peter 4:10