Stewardship: Becoming a Partner on Mission

Welcome to St. Thomas More Parish!

We are so grateful you are here. St. Thomas More is a community of believers intentionally moving from maintenance to mission—and we want you to be a part of it.

Here, being a parishioner means more than just having your name on a registry; it means being “all in.” It means choosing to be present: at Mass, for each other, and for our mission to ensure that every person who walks through our doors is known, seen, and encountered.

We aren’t called to be spectators in the pews. We are called to step into the mission of the Church with an open heart, offering our unique, God-given gifts to help our community grow. When you join St. Thomas More, you are becoming a true Partner on Mission.

Living the Mission: Time, Talent, and Treasure

Our annual stewardship renewal gives us the beautiful opportunity to reflect upon whether Christ is truly at the center of our lives. We invite you to review how you can order your life around God’s blessings through these three traditional pillars:

Stewardship of Time

We all make time for what is most important to us. The ultimate way to show our gratitude for God’s endless mercy is by giving Him our worship and thanks at Mass each Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation.

Your Commitment: Prioritize the Sunday Liturgy. Make Mass the absolute center of your week, build a culture of radical welcome for newcomers, and renew your dedication to daily personal and family prayer.

Stewardship of Talent

God’s love and mercy flow to others when we choose to share our unique, God-given talents. So many of our parishioners live out the corporal and spiritual works of mercy every single day by stepping out of the pews and into relationships.

Your Commitment: Review our vibrant parish ministries and find where your gifts can elevate our community. Use your skills to build up our parish environment, help our ministries thrive, and serve our local neighbors.

Stewardship of Treasure

"Tithe" is the biblical standard for giving that is deeply rooted in Scripture and exemplified in the lives of the early Christians. The word "tithe" literally translates to "tenth," indicating the portion of one's gross earnings that is intentionally set apart as the first fruits for God.

To live with intentional gratitude, each family is prayerfully asked to divide the biblical 10% of their annual gross household income in the following traditional manner:

• 5% to St. Thomas More Parish Operations: Directly supporting our local parish home, sacramental programs, and day-to-day mission.

• 4% to Other Worthy Charities: Directing your support to Christian ministries, emergency relief, or local community outreach.

• 1% to the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA): Supporting the broader church, ministries, and charitable works of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.

Our Promise to You

By registering as a Partner on Mission and committing to a life of stewardship, you are saying yes to a vibrant way of life rooted in Christ. You won’t walk this path alone. Our parish family is right here with you, offering encouragement, resources, prayer, and authentic community every step of the way.

Ready to join the mission?

If you are ready to move from a spectator to an active partner in our faith community, click below to submit your stewardship covenant and register with the parish.

If you have questions about how to get involved, find your spiritual gifts, or set up your online tithing, please contact Kyle Kuckelman at kyle@stmkc.com.