Extraordinary & Legacy Stewardship (ELS), established in early 2010 as a result of anticipated changes in Parish and neighborhood demographics, is a fund development initiative of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.  The primary objective of ELS is to raise funds for future operating costs of the Parish.  ELS, although easily compared to industry-standard fundraising, is supplemental to, and an extension of, Stewardship of Treasure, through which the Church currently operates and maintains over 60 Parish groups (including the Parish School).  As St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church begins to experience the anticipated changes in demographics, the fruits of Extraordinary & Legacy Stewardship will enable the Parish to continue to serve thousands of Catholic believers, well into the future.

Important Details about Extraordinary & Legacy Stewardship

• It is people business
• It is a ministry of sharing
• It is founded in the concepts of stewardship
• It is not fundraising which is a short-term, stop-gag measure of generating income
• It is a long-term approach that includes developing and executing a strategic plan, improving public relations, and securing support
• It will address all future needs that will someday be above and beyond ordinary Stewardship of Treasure

Avenues to Participate in Extraordinary & Legacy Stewardship

• Make an extraordinary donation - Check out the G.O. Board!
• Establish a new fund, or make a contribution to the existing Church and/or School endowment funds, through the Endowment Program
• Consider donating a major gift, beyond your tithing commitment, to offset non-budgeted or future expenses of the Church and/or School
• Leave your legacy by planning a gift to STACC through the Planned Giving Program

For more information regarding Extraordinary & Legacy Stewardship,
please contact Traci Kennedy at
TKennedy@StThomasWichita.com or at 316.684.9201x117