Our Lady of the Holy Rosary

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1 Calendar Year Vital Statistics Registered Households Newly Registered Families Baptisms First Communions Confirmations Marriages 6 5 Deaths Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii Catholic Parish We pray together We build community together We give back together Annual Report Electronic Giving Did you know that you can forget about your envelopes and still continue to support Holy Rosary? Automatic deductions are offered as a convenience for your financial commitment. If interested, please contact the rectory at You and Amazon Do you purchase from Amazon? Now your purchase can return.5% of the purchase price directly to Holy Rosary. All you do is login to Amazon at a different website: It is just a different way to use the original Amazon website plus it benefits Holy Rosary. Remember to visit our website: Like us on Facebook th Street Kenosha, Wisconsin

2 Your Parish Leadership OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY OF POMPEII Statement of Financial Activities For Fiscal Year End June 30, 2018 Administrator: Rev. Michael Callea, MIC* Shared Associate: Rev. Joseph Lappe, MIC Deacon: Deacon Dan Burmeister We thank Very Rev. William Hayward, MIC, and Rev. Allen Alexander, MIC, for their service during the fiscal year. Trustees: Dominic Lenci, Secretary* Contact: (262) JoEllyn Storz, Treasurer* Contact: (262) ext. 210 We thank Laurie Orrendorf, Treasurer for her service during the fiscal year. *The Administrator and Trustees also serve on Pastoral and Finance Councils. Staff: Rebecca Mitchell Director of Administrative Services Contact (262) ext. 213 Kathy Del Conte Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministries Contact: (262) ext. 230 Cookie Del Conte Director of Liturgical Music Contact: (262) Darlene Cleveland Parish Secretary Contact: (262) ext. 210 Pastoral Council is a visioning body of the parish along with the two trustees and the administrator. Members are elected for a three-year term. All practicing, active members of the parish are welcome to run for this important council. Members also serve as liaisons to parish apostolates. Mark Bennet, Chair Laura Burnett Shoemaker, Co-Chair Personnel & Stewardship Committee Liaison Dan Istvanek, Secretary Carol Zumpano Prayer & Worship Committee Liaison Sandy Ambrosini Finance Committee Liaison Karen Kaiser* Human Concerns Committee Liaison Joe Ouimet* Human Concerns Committee Liaison Robert Mendoza* Buildings & Grounds Committee Liaison Teresa Horner* Prayer & Worship* Committee Liaison We thank Deanna Love, Mark Lois and Terry Wojtak for their service on the Pastoral Council during the fiscal year. *We welcome these new council members Finance Council assists the Pastor with parish financial budget matters such as revenues, resources, investments and stewardship. This council works closely with the Pastoral Council and other parish ministries to make recommendations regarding both financial and stewardship resources. Balance as of Balance as of June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017 ASSETS Total Checking/Savings $ 397, $ 237, Account Receivable $ 6, $ 1, Prepaids $ (5,763.84) $ - Restricted Funds $ 896, $ 839, Total Current & Long Term Assets $ 1,295, $ 1,078, Fixed Assets $ 5,640, $ 5,640, TOTAL ASSETS $ 6,935, $ 6,718, LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Accounts Payable $ $ Other Current Liabilities $ - $ - Total Liabilities $ $ Equity Restricted Fund Balances $ 763, $ 811, Unrestricted Net Assets $ 5,954, $ 5,946, Net Income/(Loss) $ 216, $ (40,681.00) Total Equity $ 6,934, $ 6,717, TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $ 6,935, $ 6,718, Karen Matteucci, Chair Marie Hotchkiss Patricia Istvanek Sandy Ambrosini Laurie Orendorff Tom Herricks AJ Lucci We thank Ron Caronti for his service on the Finance Council during the fiscal year.

3 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, How good is the Lord to all His creatures! We see His providential goodness manifested in so many ways. His blessings surround us daily and from His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace (Jn 1:16). That is why it is important to stop from time to time in order to take note of the many ways He has shown us how real He is, how completely He knows us, and how deeply He loves us. In assessing the past year of our parish, our natural response is gratitude. God cannot be outdone in generosity, and we can see how abundantly He has provided for us. Even trials and tribulations become His gifts, because by means of them, we can atone for our sins and those of others, bear them in union with our Savior, and thus draw closer to the One who has drawn mercifully close to us. Our gratitude to God must include an acknowledgment of the wonderful way He works through the various members of His body, the church, and particularly the members of this parish community. So many people have given of themselves as dedicated employees, as hardworking volunteers, and as eager participants in the many activities that make up our life as the people of God! I invite you to review the various documents provided in this annual report. See in them the fruit of our mutual efforts, aided by God s grace. From holding festivals to celebrating devotions, from caring for the needy to maintaining our facilities, from worshiping God to remembering our beloved deceased--in so many ways this parish has been a people that prays together, builds community together, and gives back together. As an addendum to the annual report, please find included on a separate sheet of paper a summary of the financial results of the 2018 parish festival. Once again, this fun and important fundraising event has got our parish off to a good start for our new fiscal year. Congratulations to all those who made it the great success that it was! As we rejoice in our successes, let us also take note of those areas that might call for improvement. Do not our hearts want to do more for God, more for Christ, more for His church? Finally, I encourage you to see in the report a pledge of a future full of grace because, as God has blessed us in this past year, surely He will continue to do so in the next and throughout all our days. I particularly want to thank Fr. Bill Hayward, MIC, for his steadfast leadership of this parish not only during the past year but over the last eight years. I also want to thank Fr. Allen Alexander, MIC, for his dutiful assistance. May the good Lord bless and reward them both in their new assignments! May the good works they began while they ministered among us now continue to grow and even thrive through our concerted efforts. As we work together as one body, the body of Christ, may we grow in grace and virtue. We have had a good year. Together let us advance into the next! Peace to you all! Fr. Michael Callea, MIC Administrator We, the people of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii Parish, are called to be an active parish community. As a welcoming community, we share together the Eucharist and are formed by the Word of God. As we draw ourselves closer to Him, we spiritually enrich each other, serve our parish family, and evangelize to the larger community through witness and service. Building on our cultural, immigrant heritage, we are supported by our rich Marian traditions. We form leaders for today and tomorrow by supporting the Kenosha religious and Catholic education programs, thus providing for all generations.

4 We Pray Together We seek closer communion with God through prayer and worship. Our Prayer & Worship Committee organizes prayer and liturgical celebrations, fostering the ministries of Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and Ushers. We Offer a Prayerful and Active Parish Life Holy Rosary Parish is blessed to have many active parishioners who support the church with their time, talent and treasure. It is due to their dedication that each of the committees and ministries are successful in supporting our Parish and the larger community. We d love to welcome more volunteers and encourage you to learn more about the committees and ministries. Please prayerfully reflect on how you might give of your time, talent and treasure. Other organizations that enrich our experience include Altar Society, Altar Servers, Greeters and Arrangers, Bereavement Ministry, Holy Rosary Choir, and Rosary Makers. The Rosary is a wonderful gift, heaven sent, to help Christians meditate on the great events in the life of Jesus and Mary. We encourage all our members to pray the Rosary daily. There are several gatherings throughout the course of the year with opportunities to pray the Rosary together, such as the Fatima Rosary, the October Rosary Devotions and the Saturday Traveling Rosary. In addition to the Rosary devotions we offer: Stations of the Cross during Lent Monthly Adoration Annual Eucharistic procession from St. Peter Church to Holy Rosary Church Bible Study Christian Formation Teen Destiny Sacraments The sacrament of Penance is available weekly, and opportunities to hear Holy Mass and receive Communion are available daily. Baptism, Marriage and Anointing of the Sick are available through arrangement with the Parish Office. Confirmation is available through the Religious Education program. Altar Servers Altar Society Autumn Fest Committee Bereavement Committee Buildings & Grounds Choir Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Festival Committee Greeters & Arrangers Holy Name Society Human Concerns Lectors Mission Ladies Prayer & Worship Religious Education Rosary Makers Stewardship Commission Teen Destiny Ushers Assists the priest during Holy Mass and on special occasions such as Rosary devotions and Benediction. Organized in 1937 to spread devotion to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. The society takes care of the sanctuary and church and is very active in support of all parish activities. Plans the annual fall fundraiser hosting a meal and providing tons of fun with raffle prizes, multiple 50/50 raffles and a small craft fair. Supports parish families during their time of loss assisting with funeral planning and ongoing grief support. Oversees and directs the maintenance of the parish property and campus. Helps to enrich, inspire, motivate, and engage the community in hymns and sacred songs in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist and other liturgical celebrations. Assist the priest with the distribution of the Holy Eucharist during Holy Mass. Plans the annual three day summer festival, providing a family friendly event complete with live entertainment, delicious food and fellowship for our entire community. Greeters welcome parishioners and visitors prior to Holy Mass, and Arrangers straighten up the pews afterward. Organized in 1925 to respect and honor the holy name of Jesus. The group is very active in support of all parish activities, sponsors scholarship Fish Fry events,, Autumn Fest, and the annual Sports Night. Coordinates events and service projects such as food drives, Christmas gift giving for the needy and working at the Shalom Center soup kitchen. Assist at Holy Mass by reciting the readings, prayer of the faithful, and announcements. This women s group knits and crochets items which are sold with proceeds supporting the Parish. They also knit prayer shawls for those in extra need of support and comfort. Helps to organize prayer and liturgical celebrations, fostering the ministries of the Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Altar Servers and Ushers. Quality programming which follows the Archdiocese of Milwaukee guidelines. Provides religious education and sacrament preparation for adults and students K-11th grades. Volunteers help spread devotion to Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary by making rosaries for anyone in our parish, missions, and the military. Builds a community of discipleship and evangelization by helping parishioners build relationships and connect with one another in our congregation and our community. Youth spiritual program which offers a greater understanding of Church teaching in a fellowship environment. Also provides an opportunity for teens to fulfill their Confirmation service hours. Provides a friendly, welcoming presence and assists parishioners throughout Holy Mass. The Congregation of the Mother of Carmel Provides assistance with prayer requests.

5 The Year in Review July 2017 Noodle making begins for the annual festival! Annual Catholic Mass held in Pennoyer Park; Holy Rosary Choir performs. Holy Rosary Festival Committee hosts the Pizza booth with Ruffolo s II at Taste of Wisconsin. August 2017 Holy Rosary hosts their 3-day Annual Festival voted Best of Kenosha 3 years in a row! Take A Long Look (T.A.L.L.) program launched. September 2017 United Way s Day of Caring preparing packaged food for the needy. Parishioner Annual Meeting. New Altar Servers are installed and welcomed. October 2017 Holy Rosary Altar Society celebrates its 80 th year anniversary. Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii. Deacon Dan kicks off his weekly Bible Study: Acts The Spread of the Kingdom. Rite of Acceptance into RCIA. Annual October Rosary Devotions. November 2017 The annual Mass of Remembrance is held to honor all Holy Rosary Parishioners who died in the past 12 months. Holy Name Society hosts Autumn Fest. Family Fun Night. Fall Food Drive. Parish Commitment weekend. December 2017 Holy Name Society Annual Breakfast. Holy Rosary Altar Society Christmas Party at Casa Capri. Annual Undecorate the Tree collecting 500 gifts for those in need. Blessing offered for expectant and adopting mothers. January 2018 St. Peter Parish, our cluster Parish, hosts the semi-annual Pastoral Council meeting. Human Concerns Committee started. February 2018 Holy Name Society hosts the 65 th Annual Sports Night. Annual Bread and Soup Fast is hosted by religious education students. Holy Name Society hosts annual Fish Fry on Ash Wednesday. Annual Stations of the Cross begins each Tuesday during Lent. Active Shooter Training is offered by the Kenosha Police Department. March 2018 Holy Name Society hosts fish fry dinners on Fridays. Pastoral Council hosts Family Fun Night. New Safety Plan is shared. April 2018 Stewardship Commission hosts Holy Cannoli Sunday. Blest Art makes their annual visit from the Holy Land. May 2018 Annual May Rosary Devotions are held each Tuesday at 6:30 pm. June 2018 Holy Rosary Parish hosts semi-annual Pastoral Council meeting with our cluster parish, St. Peter Parish. Annual Scholarships are awarded. Human Concerns hosts the Annual Corpus Christi Blood Drive. We Build Community Together We build community together through our many parish activities and organizations. Some of these include our Autumn Fest and Parish Festival Committees, who give so much of their time, talent and treasure to building a welcoming, family-friendly environment while working to raise money for our parish operations and outreach. Our Holy Name Society works closely with these organizations to build community through these events and through sponsoring Lenten Fish Fry events and the Annual Holy Rosary Sports Night. With the help of the Archdiocese, the Stewardship Commission was formed in the fall of The mission statement of the commission is: Working closely with the pastoral council and other committees, the Stewardship Commission seeks to renew all aspects of the life of the parish by promoting the biblical concept of stewardship to ensure that each member, as well as the community as a whole, is truly praying together, building community together, and giving back together. In collaboration with our spiritual director Fr. Allen Alexander, MIC, the Commission was able to define its role in the parish and begin to work on projects that promote its mission. A couple of these projects include an update of the parish committee list and parish communication form. The Commission also brought back Donut Sunday with a twist. Emily Selovich at the Chuck O Luck booth Stewardship Commission Pictured from left to right Rev. Allen Alexander, MIC, JoEllyn Storz, Rev. Bill Hayward, MIC, Darlene Cleveland, Carol Zumpano, Laura Shoemaker and Commission Chairperson Nicole Ryan

6 We Give Back Together Transitions We bid farewell to Fr. William Hayward, MIC, and Fr. Allen Alexander, MIC, as they were both assigned to new duties. Parishioners came together and hosted a fond farewell and welcome for our priests. The newly formed Human Concerns Committee is focused on expanding our ability to share our gifts of time, talent and treasure with those in the community who are less fortunate or in need. They will welcome you and your suggestions on how they can grow and reach those in need by both giving assistance and witnessing to God and His Mercy. Human Concerns continues their efforts in helping the community by the following: Christmas Undecorate the Tree Thanksgiving and Spring Food Drives Corpus Christi Blood Drive United Way Day of Caring In addition to the Human Concerns Committee, many of our other fine parish organizations give back to Holy Rosary and the Kenosha community. These include our Building and Grounds Committee, Mission Ladies, Bereavement Ministry and others. These organizations are all part of our wonderful Holy Rosary Parish. Laura Burnett-Shoemaker presenting Fr. Bill with a commemorative plaque Fr. Allen and his mom Offsetting our goodbyes, were two special hellos. Parishioners must accept responsibility for their parishes and contribute generously -- both money and service --to their programs and projects. The success or failure of parish programs, the vitality of parish life or its absence, the ability or inability of a parish to render needed services to its members and the community depend upon all. Stewardship: A Disciples Response U.S. Catholic Bishops Pastoral Letter Parishioners from both St. Peter Church and Holy Rosary welcoming Rev. Michael Callea, MIC Jerry Cardinalli getting to know transitional Deacon Joseph Lappe, MIC Transitional Deacon Joseph Lappe, MIC, was ordained a priest on July 28, 2018, in Iowa. United Way Day of Caring. Pictured top row; Teresa Horner, Chris Horner, Sandy Ambrosini, Rev. Bill Hayward, MIC, Rob Shoemaker, Laura Shoemaker, Carol Zumpano Pictured bottom row: Jeannie Rizzo, Jerry Mullane, Nicole Ryan and Marlene Burnett