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Stewardship Office Resource Library DVD’s / VHS Videos / Audio CD’s / Manuals or Books Stewardship Resources The following is a list of Stewardship Resources that are available from the Catholic Centre; Stewardship Office Resource Library DVD’s / VHS Videos / Audio CD’s / Manuals or Books DVD’s Available for Purchase or to Borrow International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC) Annual Conference & other DVD’s & VHS Videos 2008 ICSC Conference – October 12-15, Chicago, IL Opening Keynote Address - Eucharist and Kingdom: the Dynamic of Discipleship Time: 60 min. DVD Speaker: The Reverend Frank DeSiano, CSP The Paulist Fathers Jamaica Estates, New York The interactive quality of the Eucharist that we celebrate gives clues about what God asks of us. By responding at the Eucharist, and living our response, we orient ourselves to the Kingdom of God by committing ourselves to be disciples. The Offertory of the Mass, one of the key points of response and commitment, is poorly appropriated by Catholics. The dynamic of the Mass, as well, gives important direction for how a parish itself lives its mission of self-offering. Closing Keynote Address – From Attitude to Action Time: 55 min. DVD Speaker: The Reverend John Lanzrath Director, Office of Stewardship Diocese of Wichita, Kansas Jesus Christ invites each of us by name to follow Him. Stewardship is a life-long response of a grateful disciple to follow Christ, to imitate Christ, to be formed in the heart of Christ, to bring others to Christ. This presentation is founded in the words that St. Paul shares with the Philippians, “Have among yourselves the same attitude that is also yours in Christ Jesus” (Phil 2:5) 2007 ICSC Conference – September 23 -26, Miami, FL Opening Keynote Address – Stewardship, A Disciple’s Response Time: 45 min. DVD Speaker: Dr. Pedro J. Greer, Jr., M.D. Founder/Medical Director St. John Bosco Clinic Miami, FL Dr. Greer takes his Hippocratic Oath seriously, and his concern for those without access to health care have fueled his passion and allowed the creation of various free clinics for the homeless, undocumented, migrant and poor of Miami. In 1984, as an intern, he founded the Camillus Health Concern which now serves over 10,000 homeless patients a year. His story of stewardship gives hope to all who hear it and is very inspiring to us in our stewardship journey. 2006 ICSC Conference – September 23 -26, Miami, FL Opening Keynote Address – The Holy Eucharist, Source and Nourishment of Christian Stewardship Time: 55 min. DVD Speaker: His Eminence Francis Cardinal Arinze Prefect, Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments Vatican City Cardinal Arinze was born on November 1, 1932 in Eziowelle, Nigeria. In 1955 he began to take courses on theology at the Pontifical Urban University. He was ordained to the priesthood in Rome on November 23, 1958. On August 29, 1965 he was consecrated bishop. He reminds us in his talk that if we are too live generously as disciples and stewards then the Holy Eucharist is absolutely necessary. 2005 ICSC Conference – October 2-5, San Francisco, CA Opening Keynote Address - “Eucharist, Discipleship and the Call to Christian Stewardship” Time: 55min DVD Speaker: Patricia Cooney-Hathaway, Ph.D. Professor of Spirituality and Systematic Theology School of Theology, Sacred Heart Major Seminary Detroit, Michigan Dr. Cooney-Hathaway begins, “As I begin the words of Hafiz, a Persian poet and mystic of the 14th century, describe the mood and the energy that I have experienced since my arrival, ‘God has shouted yes...yes...yes...to a very luminous movement!’ A renewed understanding of stewardship as described in the US Bishop’s Pastoral Letter is certainly a luminous moment and a luminous movement in the history of our Church.” Closing Keynote Address - “Why Catholics Don’t Give… And What Can Be Done About It?” Time: 60min DVD Speaker: Charles Zech, Ph. D. Professor of Economics College of Finance and Commerce Villanova University Villanova, Pennsylvania Catholics contribute less to their church than nearly every other denomination. In fact, the rule of thumb is that the typical Catholic household contributes about half as much to their parish as does the typical Protestant household. This session uncovers the reasons for low Catholic giving, and presents practical solutions to increase Catholic giving. 2004 ICSC Conference – October 2-5, San Francisco, CA Closing Keynote Address – “Dead Man Walking: The Journey Continues” Time: 70min DVD Speaker: Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ Sisters of Saint Joseph of Medaille New Orleans, Louisiana Sr. Helen is a southern story teller. She talks about how she got involved in prison ministry by working with poor people. Her book Dead Man Walking has become an acclaimed Hollywood movie, an opera and is now a play. Sister’s story is truly remarkable, and she tells it with passion while at the same time injecting bits of humor. 2002 ICSC Conference – October 27-30, Toronto, ON Opening Keynote Address - Stewardship in the Liturgy Time: 55min DVD Speaker: Fr. J. Glenn Murray, SJ Director of Liturgy Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio Fr. J. Glenn Murray opened the conference with his powerful speaking style. The ‘wow!’ factor in this presentation is very high. A must see for anyone involved in promoting the stewardship way of life. Monday Plenary Luncheon Speaker – An Athlete’s Story Time: 58min DVD Speaker: Billy Mills Olympic Gold Medalist A must see, this inspiring true story of Billy Mills, and his unlikely victory in the 10,000 meter run at the 1964 Olympics. Billy was not even predicted to make the final let alone win the gold medal. Billy is a Lakota Native American. He is a beautiful example of how a person can use the gifts given to them by God even in the face of huge obstacles, including discrimination. His story, made into a Hollywood movie, “Running Brave” staring Robbie Benson, is inspiring and gives hope to the possibilities in our lives. 2009 Western Canadian Catholic Stewardship Conference (WCCSC) Speakers The 2009 WCCSC – 2 Keynote DVD’s plus 11 Breakout Session DVD’s. The 2009 WCCSC held in Regina from June 12-14 was, by all accounts, a huge success. The conference breakout sessions were divided into 4 distinct tracks, each of which is described in the graphic below. Track #1 Track #2 Track # 3 Track #4 A New Way of Planting, Cultivating & Fueling the Fire “It is good for us to be Seeing Harvesting here!” A New Way of Seeing will The Planting, Cultivating Track #3 is specifically Building communities explore the spirituality of & Harvesting track is designed for experienced that are welcoming and stewardship. Rooted in directed at parishes that are stewardship leaders. You’ve give people a sense of conversion; stewardship just getting started in had a parish stewardship belonging is fundamental invites us to look at who creating a greater team for a number of to our faith. It’s hard to we are, and all that we awareness of stewardship. years... what’s next? How convert people if the have in a new way. This Sessions offer practical do you integrate pews are empty! Here the new way of seeing leads to tools to aid you in your stewardship into all of speakers will explore the stewardship as a way of parish stewardship parish life? This track is all vital role that hospitality life. The sessions are education and formation about keeping stewardship plays in building designed to inspire you efforts. How do we bring alive. Ideas to take stewardship as a way of and enrich your faith people to this ‘new way of stewardship beyond Time, life that is both individual journey. seeing’? When the seeds of Talent & Treasure will be and communal. stewardship are properly offered. planted and nurtured they will bear much fruit. The following is a list of the keynote and breakout sessions talks that are available on DVD. These may be borrowed from the Catholic Centre at the Archdiocese of Winnipeg Friday Evening Keynote Address – Archbishop James Weisgerber, Archdiocese of Winnipeg Sunday Morning Keynote Address – Archbishop Daniel Bohan, Archdiocese of Regina Breakout Sessions by Track: Track #1 – A New Way of Seeing Session # 5 Stewardship of Our God Story Sr. Eva Solomon Assembly of Western Catholic Bishops, Inter-culturation of Faith Coordinator Sr. Eva is an Ojibway from Northern Ontario. Aboriginal Peoples have a beautiful and unique spirituality. Sr. Eva will explore the importance of how the Aboriginal Peoples, and we as Church, honour, integrate, and preserve their ‘God Story’. Session # 9 The Conversion Journey Continues Dan & Lynn Potvin St. Augustine’s, Brandon, MB Embracing the stewardship lifestyle takes practice and patience and is the work of a life time. The stewardship way of life begins in conversion. Dan & Lynn will share how they practically live out the values of stewardship in their day-to-day living, and that the conversion is ongoing. Track #2 – Planting, Cultivating & Harvesting Session # 2 Forming Stewards in all 3 – Time – Talent – Treasure Dan Potvin, Director of Stewardship the Archdiocese of Winnipeg, MB Serving as Director of Stewardship in the Archdiocese since 1999 Dan has gained many valuable insights. He will share some practical approaches to creating a greater awareness of stewardship as a way of life in our faith communities. Session # 6 Stewardship & the Annual Diocesan Appeal Fr. Ken Beck, Diocese of Saskatoon, SK Stewardship and Fundraising… is there a link… what is the link? Fr. Beck will demonstrate how the Annual Appeal serves more purposes than just raising money for the diocesan budget. Session # 10 Parish Stories – A Panel 1.St. Theresa’s, Edmonton AB 2.Archdiocese of Regina Stewardship Committee 3.St.