Stewardship and Development
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“O God, Loving Creator and Source of all that we have,
thank you for the many gifts you have given your people,
our parishes, and the Diocese of Beaumont.Grant us the spirit of true Christian Stewardship
so we may open our minds to the Gospel message.Open our hearts to conversion.
Open our hands that we might freely share
the gifts you have given us.May sorrow, conflict and poverty be diminished
in our Diocese because we have responded with
Christ-like love and generosity.Gracious God, send us your Spirit to accompany us
on our journey to Stewardship.We ask this in the name of
our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”The Stewardship and Development office promotes the mission of the Diocese of Beaumont by educating and empowering Catholics to respond to the call of discipleship through stewardship of time, talent and treasure. When individuals embrace stewardship as a way of life, their faith is deepened, their relationship with Jesus Christ grows, and the fruits of their stewardship benefit the community.
This office serves as a resource for raising funds to support the various programs, services and ministries of the Diocese of Beaumont.
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Contact Us
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Rachel Johnsonrjohnsondioceseofbmt.orgDirector of Stewardship & Development
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Regan Ryanrlongdioceseofbmt.orgAssociate Director of Stewardship & Development
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Paola Cornejopcornejodioceseofbmt.orgAdministrative Assistant
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Learn more
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Ways to Give
- Online
- Bill Me
- Stock or Mutual Funds
- IRA Qualified Charitable Contribution
- Matching Gifts
- Planned Gift
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- Share Your Stories with us!
The Appeal for Catholic Ministries invites you to tell us how your missions and or life have been impacted by the ACM! Share your stories and images here with us.[email protected]
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For More Information
Planned giving is an opportunity for generous givers in our community to support charitable organizations, such as the Diocese of Beaumont, by making estate donations. By planning ahead of time, this form of giving allows the giver to continue supporting the missions of our Catholic Church even after they are no longer physically with us. Such gifts might be set from a will or by designating retirement plan assets as charitable gifts. Planned giving might offer givers some tax benefits and most plans take effect in the future as a final way to leave an impactful legacy, without affecting current finances.
Such generous and planned commitments from givers ensure that the Diocese of Beaumont can continue serving the community and fulfilling its missions for many years to come. If you choose to make a planned gift, you will be joining a dedicated group of supporters who value the community we serve and the important work we do.
- Share Your Story
Do you have your own story about why you give to the Diocese of Beaumont? Your Parish? Catholic school? Ministry in our Diocese? Let us know! We would love to hear it!
[email protected]
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General Guidelines for Application
I. Missions must complete and submit a new application each year. A copy of this form will beautomatically emailed upon completion for your records.
Required
II. Letter of Recommendation - If accepted into the MCP, an ORIGINAL letter of recommendation mustbe stamped and signed from your local bishop, superior, or board president. The letter mustindicate that the missionary is in good standing, giving assurance that there is no known prioraction or accusation, which would be detrimental to the Christian faithful. Copies will not beaccepted. Please be aware that we can only accept letters of recommendation that are dated within12-weeks of the appeal.
III. A copy of the cleric’s celebrant card.
IV. Verification of mission’s status. We will accept a copy of the page you are located in the newestedition of either The Official Directory, published by P.J. Kenedy and Sons, or the AnnuarioPontificio.
Missionary Responsibilities
I.Follow Up with Host Parish: After receiving your parish assignment, it will be the responsibility of themissionary to make contact with the pastor to discuss the specifics of the appeal weekend (arrival time tothe parish, when during the mass the appeal will take place, etc.)
II.Travel and Lodging: The visiting missionary is responsible for all travel and lodging arrangements. Wewill let you know in advance if the host parish is able to assist with travel or lodging, but if they are not,please do not expect the parish to arrange for you.
III.Upon arrival to the parish, the visiting missionary should notify the parish contact. A parishrepresentative should accompany visitors at all times.
IV.The missionary will speak at all the Masses.
a.The pastor will advise the missionary on the preferred time to speak during the mass.
b.The pastor may give the missionary permission to speak to other groups in the parish; however, atthese times no additional collections are to be made.
c.The missionary may not solicit names and/or addresses of potential donors. d. The missionaries maynot distribute envelopes. There is to be no sale of goods or further solicitation of funds beyond theappeal.
V. A second collection will be taken at each Mass for the appeal.
a.The pastor will forward the collection directly to the Office of Stewardship and Development foraccountability and audit. No donation is to be given to the
missionary on the day of appeal.
b.Money will be sent to the missionary group by check
c.Checks will only be sent in the name of the Bishop or Provincial of the diocese or congregationindicated in the Payment Form.
Thank you for your application to the Diocese of Beaumont. Applications will be accepted through the first Friday in March of each year. Approved missions will receive a letter from the Diocese of Beaumont. Please be advised that you will only hear from us if your mission group is accepted.
You can email or mail your application to:
Office of Stewardship & Development
Mission Co-Op Program
P.O. Box 3948
Beaumont, TX 77704-3948
Phone: (409) 924-4327
[email protected]
Mission Co-OP Form Download (pdf)
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