Parish Celebrates 11th Anniversary of Stewardship as a Way of Life

September 4, 2016 saw Christ the King Parish Greenmeadows celebrate its 11th anniversary of the parish Stewardship Program, begun by Bishop Honesto Ongtioco in 2005, Diocese of Cubao, when he temporarily took over as parish priest of CTK.

‘Stewardship As A Way Of Life’ has now become well-entrenched in the parish, with over a hundred regular ‘stewardship donors’ donating their ‘treasure’, and over a thousand volunteers in the various ministries, mandated organizations, renewal movements, basic ecclesiastical communities, and prayer groups regularly donating their ‘time’ and ‘talent’.

The highlight of the stewardship celebration was the pastoral visit of Bishop Honesto ‘Ness’ Ongtioco, DD, Bishop of the Diocese of Cubao.

Bishop Ness officiated the 5 pm mass, concelebrating with CTK parish priest Fr. Bong Tupino and Fr. Serge Maniba. Serving as commentator for the special mass was Worship Ministry head Leila Banico with readers Pido and Abby Banico. In his memorable homily, Bishop Ness related the stewardship program to the life of Mother Teresa who had been canonized just a few hours earlier. It will be recalled that one of Mother Teresa’s most memorable quote was ‘Give till it hurts’. Bishop Ongtioco then proceeded to bless the parish’s picture frame of Mother Teresa before giving the final mass blessing.

Fr. Bong Tupino acknowledged the presence in the mass audience of the heads of CTK’s Stewardship Committee, Drs. Ben and Linda Famador. A dinner with the Stewardship Committee members and PPC officers followed.