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1 Page 1 of 6 Note: Please contact Sheila Wickenheiser at ext. 131 for uestions/problems regarding receipt of the. The Communicator is available on the Diocesan website at Inside Communication Services Bishop-Elect John F. Doerfler Special Supplement Diocesan Website Tutorial EWTN to Air Program on Pope Francis Financial Services 2013 Income Tax Booklet 2014 Priest Accountable Reimbursement Report Form 403B Contribution Limits for 2014 Development Office & Legacy of Faith Parish Development Resources Baraga Chapel Addenda Addendum #1 - Bishop-Elect John F. Doerfler Special Supplement Advertising Form Addendum #2 Priest Accountable Reimbursement Report

2 Page 2 of 6 COMMUNICATION SERVICES Loreene Zeno Koskey BISHOP-ELECT JOHN F. DOERFLER SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT The U.P. Catholic s special supplement featuring articles on Bishop-elect John F. Doerfler and pictures from his episcopal ordination will be published on February 21, For information on how you can advertise in this supplement, please see Addendum #1 or contact Deacon Steve Gretzinger at upc@new.rr.com or Please note that the advertising cut-off date is January 24, DIOCESAN WEBSITE TUTORIAL For those who update multiple parishes and/or missions on the diocesan website ( it s easy to return to the landing page to edit different pages. Just click the word edit next to your name on the upper right side of the webpage and you ll return to the landing page. Then you can select a different parish or mission from your list. If you need any help logging in or editing your parish, call John Fee at (906) or (800) (ext. 128), or send an to jfee@dioceseofmaruette.org. EWTN TO AIR PROGRAM ON POPE FRANCIS Since stepping onto the world stage, Pope Francis has fascinated Catholics and non-catholics alike, as evidenced by his recent selection as Man of the Year by Time Magazine. But how much do you really know about the man who became Pope? What do his close friends, fellow priests, co-workers, his biographer, and the poor of Buenos Aires have to say about the first pope from the Americas? Find out when EWTN airs Francis: The Pope From the New World at 9:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, Jan. 15; 10 a.m. ET, Thursday, Jan. 16, and 6 p.m. ET,

3 Page 3 of 6 Saturday, Jan. 18. Much of the footage from this hour-long documentary, which traces the remarkable rise of this humble priest, was shot on location in Argentina. The first airing of the documentary will be preceded at 8 p.m. ET by a special EWTN Live, featuring Executive Producers Andrew T. Walther and Alejandro Bermudez. FINANCIAL SERVICES Timothy Thomas 2013 INCOME TAX BOOKLETS For those priests interested in orders are now being taken for the 2013 Income Taxes for Priests only book, orders are now being accepted. The cost of the booklet usually runs around $28-$30/each plus shipping. The price may go down Depending upon the number ordered. The booklets will be shipped in late January in the past new priests have indicated they find this booklet extremely helpful as they complete their first income tax returns as ordained clergy. Please contact Pam at perickson@dioceseofmaruette.org or , ext. 135 or if you are interested in ordering a copy. Payment will not need to be made until after the booklets are received PRIEST ACCOUNTABLE REIMBURSEMENT REPORT FORM The 2014 Priest Accountable Reimbursement Report Form with the mileage rate of 56 cents, effective January 1, 2014 can be found in Addendum #2 of this communicator. The form was also ed to all pastors, pastoral coordinators, and parish secretaries & bookkeepers in mid-december. If you have any uestions, please contact Pam at perickson@dioceseofmaruette.org, or , ext. 135, B CONTRIBUTION LIMITS FOR 2014 Maximum contribution per individual for 2014 is $17,500, unless the employee is aged 50 or older. Then an additional "catch-up" contribution of $5,500 is allowed. Development Office & Legacy of Faith PARISH DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES Your diocesan development office maintains a variety of helpful parish resources for pastors & lay leaders on the diocesan website. Most resources have been recently updated. Learn more about our Charitable Gift Annuity program, how to create & grow endowments, Catholic stewardship & planned giving, and more. Visit or contact Terri at 800/ ext #108 or or tgadzinski@dioceseofmaruette.org.

4 Page 4 of 6 BARAGA CHAPEL Curious about the Baraga Chapel? Visit for the latest photos, progress updates and pledge card. ###

5 The U.P. Catholic Newspaper Advertising Order Form Bishop-elect John F. Doerfler Congratulations Issue Projected Issue Date: February 21, 2014 Advertising Deadline: January 24, 2014 Sizes Dimensions Rates Please x 1/8 Page 1/4 Page 1/2 Page Full Page 4 Suare or 1 col x 8 4 1/4 wide X 8 tall 10 3/4 wide X 7 tall 10 3/4 wide X 13 tall $ $ $ $ Please note that this special issue will run after he is ordained, so please use the title Bishop John F. Doerfler or Most Reverend John F. Doerfler if you are designing your own ad. Check if you will be sending us the advertisement or if you would like us to customize an ad for you Page 5 of 6 Would you like your advertisement to run in full color for $125 more: Yes / No If you prefer to run a Vicariate-wide ad, please contact your Vicar Forane. Ad proofs available by reuest. Message to include in advertisement, include separate sheet if necessary: Since we invoice your address on file, please provide: Your Diocesan Department, Parish or School name City Phone number: Camera-ready ads or logos in PDF, JPG or TIF format can be ed to upc@new.rr.com Hard copy ads/order forms can be faxed to or mailed to: The U.P Catholic Newspaper Attn: Deacon Steve Gretzinger th St., Menominee, MI Toll-free: Fax: upc@new.rr.com

6 PARISH Page 6 of 6 DIOCESE OF MARQUETTE PRIEST ACCOUNTABLE REIMBURSEMENT REPORT (effective January 1, 2014) Name: Period Covered: Date Destination Explanation (Purpose & People Involved) 56 cents Meals Hotel and/or Air Travel Other Total Grand Total 0.00 Signed: Dated: Note: The expenses included in this report are submitted as a reuirement of an accountable reimbursement plan and relate to reimbursable mileage and other expenses incurred in the conduct of the work of a particular parish or a diocesan assignment. Other expenses include moving expenses, annual retreat expenses, continuing education expenses, and physical examination expenses. These expenses are not included in the priests compensation. Parish Check Number: Date Check Issued: