All the conferences like All American Council, diocesan workshops, church publications, and guidance in our parishes makes us aware that we are required to share God's gift of time, talent and material resources. All the facets of life initiate to belong to God and we have the liability of utilizing them as judiciously as possible. Good stewardship is essential to fulfill the objective of Church that flows from all the facets of Church. It is required to understand the casual temptations in dealing with parish financial matters and handling the funds and records of the Church. Irrespective of the fact that proper records are kept, often it leads to confusion due to lack of improper and incomplete routine book keeping. (Parish Finances) In order to maintain the financial propriety of the Church in order it is required to adhere to some of the basic tenets pertaining to the cash receipts and pertaining to disbursements. Irrespective of the fact the prescribed procedures appear to be demanding, they in reality are basic and essential steps and applied without exception, they will entail consistency and foster transparency. This will entail confidence upon the elected parish officials, avoid the temptation to judge others and foster unity. (Parish Finances) Money is significant for the church but the church does not exist to raise money. It is however, peculiar to see that many churches are sometimes perceived by the community-at-large to be engaged with raising funds. In addition to the raising of money the prime responsibility of the pastors is to manage the resources of God effectively....
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