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1 ANNUAL REPORT QUEEN of APOSTLES CATHOLIC CHURCH Alexandria, Virginia

2 ANNUAL REPORT Page 2 Parish Vision Statement To be a family of families committed to growing in discipleship of Christ and eager to invite others to join our family. Parish Mission Statement Under the protection of our Blessed Mother and guided by the Holy Spirit, our mission is to form disciples of Christ by: Equipping parishioners with spiritual resources that will lead to deep spiritual growth; Inspiring families to embrace joyfully their vocation to holiness; Encouraging the faithful to use their time, talent and treasure to the glory of God; and Introducing people outside the Church to the joy and beauty of the Gospel. Parish Core Values Family Stewardship Discipleship PARISH CLERGY Fr. Leopoldo M. Vives, DCJM Pastor Fr. Juan Espino, DCJM Parochial Vicar* Fr. Javier O Connor, DCJM Parochial Vicar* Richard C. Caporiccio.. Permanent Deacon Fr. Ignacio de Ribera, DCJM, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the Catholic University of America, is Priest in Residence. *In September 2018, Fr. Juan moved to the Disciples parish in Littleton, Colorado. And Fr. Javier, who previously had split his time between Queen of Apostles and St. Leo Catholic Church in Fairfax, transferred full time to Queen of Apostles. About the Disciples The Disciples of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary (DCJM) are characterized by a special dedication to the family, which is inspired by the life and teaching of St. John Paul II. Following in his footsteps, the Disciples desire to help families discover human love as a way of holiness. For more information on the Disciples, visit PARISH LEADERSHIP Finance Council Mike Kirby (Chair) John Abrams (dec.) Laura Cayrampoma Mauricio DiBenigno Raul Fernandez John Glista Pastoral Council Chip (Chair) & Anne Souser Greg Erkens Roxanne Fisher Lisa Fisher Nikol Hoover Mike Kirby Edna & Hilario Mercado

3 QUEEN of APOSTLES CATHOLIC CHURCH PASTOR S REPORT Dear Parish Family, A s I introduce the Annual Report, we all have in our hearts the crisis which is shaking our Mother church. Let me connect it to a recent story. Two years ago, on Sunday October 30, 2016, a 6.6 Richter scale quake hit the city of Norcia in Italy, following the destruction originated by a 6.2 one on August 24. Several buildings fell down and the Basilica of St. Benedict, the historic church built atop the birthplace of St. Benedict, was flattened. The Church is similarly shaken by a quake. And in the secular world the signs aren t any better. When the city buildings are falling one after another, when the Church is shaken so badly, who would care about a leak in the roof? Thus, it is clear that my introduction to this year s report has to be approached differently. God saved Noah and his family through the ark. God saved the people of Israel though charismatic leaders like Samson and King David. God saved a collapsing civilization through St. Benedict. God sent forth St. Francis to repair a Church falling into ruin. God upraised St. John Paul II to tear down the iron curtain and to help the Church in Eastern Europe to stand up and worship freely. What is Queen of Apostles role in this huge scenario? How can our Parish Family respond to the challenges of our time? We have a mission We are in a liquid modernity, a society of pure relationships in which every rapport is fluid, volatile, liquid, changing. Nothing is solid nor definitive. In these changing waters Queen of Apostles wants to be an ark to save those drowned by the flood. Families can find a shelter to be healed and find a new beginning for their stories. In the downfall of the Roman Empire, St. Benedict established monasteries to preserve the Classic culture and pass to the coming generations the Classic world s wisdom. Queen of Apostles is a Benedictine monastery in which we make God s worship the center and source of our family life and we learn to work as stewards of God s creation. The image of Christ on St. Damiano s Crucifix asked St. Francis to rebuild a Church falling into ruin. We want to restore and rebuild the domestic Church, not only putting the stones together, but strengthening the connections between them. St. John Paul II enriched the Church teachings with his Theology of the Body. His magisterium on family and love is a constant inspiration for us. In the communion of life and love of our households, QofA becomes like a stained glass window in which every Queen of Apostles wants to be an ark to save those drowned by the flood. Families can find a shelter to be healed and find a new beginning for their stories. family is a piece of glass with unique color, shape, reflection All together forming a beautiful image, telling a meaningful story when the light who is Jesus shines on us. We ourselves then become Jesus s light for others. We are part of the story of God s love for his people. We are empowered by his grace. And we have a mission. We cannot solve the Church s crisis, but Continued on Next Page 4401 Sano Street, Alexandria, VA Page 3

4 ANNUAL REPORT PASTOR S REPORT Continued from Page 3 we can make shine the greatness of priesthood and the beauty of holiness. We cannot change our society, but we are able to transform our households and communities into a culture inspired by the Gospel. We cannot hold the flood, but we can build an ark. And this is our story today. The ark of Queen of Apostles is filling up. The vitality of our parish family stirs new families, new ministries, new opportunities. So much to the point that we are packed. Scheduling facilities is more and more challenging. What would we do? We could keep it simple: If there is no room for others, let s hang the sign sold out. Or we can be courageous, think big and aim high. We can have ambition, and while the old buildings are collapsing, we invest our resources in a new one. What we do leads to a more fundamental question: Who do we want to be? What is our vision? Oh boy! An unexpected gift The growth of the Parish in recent years has made the need for more space more evident. One idea that had been discussed was to transform the upper floor of the Rectory Building from the priests residence to more ministry and a d m i n i s t r a t i v e s p a c e. T h e alternative to build a new facility would be more expensive, take more time and require way more energy. Is there were an affordable home in the neighborhood, that could become the priests residence. That was the idea. As for our Church building, for years it has been in need of some important renovations. You ve heard about them. And these projects, in our planning, were the priority over expanding our ministry space. Still more needs were identified, as discussed in the pages that follow. Sure enough, all these projects together would drain our Parish savings. How then, to plan wisely? Therefore, the question about a Capital Campaign came up. Boy, you can tell it, I was pretty reluctant to this idea. However, a Parish Family has its rhythm. The Parish was built in the mid 60 s. For good. In the early 90 s there was a major renovation in the Church. For better. Ten years later, the Gym was built. For best. Another ten years, the vestibule. For the very best. This story reminds us that the Parish has its cycles, in which capital projects meet the needs of new generations while being supported by the generations that preceded them. Now we are in a unique situation. We are not simply replacing old equipment which have exceeded their life span. We are a parish more than 50 years old, looking to the next 50 years. The need to repair and update is an opportunity to improve. Forty years from now we don t want Queen of Apostles to be at the end of her life span. We want her strong and healthy by the Numbers 1,474 Registered parish households 1,220 households contributed financially to the parish in ,086 Total parishioners 1,306 under the age of Baptisms 33 Weddings and Convalidations 35 Confirmations 45 First Communions 25 RCIA/RCIC 181 Religious Education Students 11 Catechists 6 Master Catechists 181 Students in Queen of Apostles School 29 Faculty & Staff 14 Funerals Page 4

5 QUEEN of APOSTLES CATHOLIC CHURCH PASTOR S REPORT Parishioners celebrating Fr. Leopoldo s 25th ordination anniversary, October 24, Continued from Page 4 So we have the needs and we seek the opportunities. As you read this Annual Report, in addition to the financial information, you will get a picture of what the Church could look like in a few years, and what we are building for the generations to come. A better organ supporting an excellent liturgy. New Church lighting to highlight the story the liturgy tells us. A renovation to the confessionals to make them a worthy place to encounter Jesus mercy. A facelift to the church walls, to blend the varied spaces and styles present. Improvements to solve the riddle of a Sound System adapted to the unique architecture of our building. Wow! I really want to see this happen. But the first opportunity to show up was not the planned one, but we needed to seize it. The house at 6322 Applegarth Court was going to the market. And that was too great an opportunity to let go. It was a perfect fit for a priests residence. But buying it required us to rethink the financial planning, and that s a work we have done. By All Saints Day 2018 we will have signed a contract for renovation work. And I don t dare to say that we will celebrate Thanksgiving in the new residence, but Christmas most likely. Our school With all this excitement, there is also an issue to look at carefully. In the late 90 s Queen of Apostles School was thriving. We were close to 250 students. Regretfully there was a decline in enrollment down to 165 in Then the trend reversed and we grew 168, 175, 186, 195. In 2017 there was a change in leadership. At the same time it became evident that a model which seemed to work was not sustainable. We were getting more students, but not the income to keep the school running over the long term. And as expected, the burden on the Parish finances has grown onerous. Our school is a biggie in the fabric of our parish ministries. Non-negotiable. So we began making some changes in the school paradigm. It hasn t been a surprise that the enrollment went down to 182 last year. I will not settle with the shared negative trend of Catholic schools in the area. A change in paradigm is stingy but unavoidable, and takes time. We are investing more in teachers, their formation and personal growth. And you can already see the sprouts. And in the months to come we will start planning the future of the school with an eye on sustainability and quality of education. Towards a Family of Families There is a big crisis in our Church and in the society, and we all are well aware of it. It is becoming a rough sea in which our families and lifestyle a re s in kin g. T h e repeate d earthquakes are causing Norcia to fall apart. In this time of deep crisis QofA wants to be a family of families offering a shelter from the storm s rage, a supportive environment to grow healthy relations, living a 21st century life inspired by the Gospel, and to open a space for others to grow and yield the abundant fruit of a holy life. This is the vision for our Church renovations. This is the vision for our Family Center. This is the vision for our school. A home for you and your family. A Family of Families. Sincerely in Christ, 4401 Sano Street, Alexandria, VA Page 5

6 ANNUAL REPORT STATE OF PARISH FACILITIES PLANNING Signs of Growth 535 Newly registered households since % of all registered households 60% Est. growth in ministry activity since % Total offertory growth since 2015 Average 2.3% growth per year Church & Property ($375,000 in total) From 26 to 45 recognized parish ministries Roof repair Main parking lot repaving Replacement of rectory HVAC Lowering of church altar Other accessibility & beautification projects Needs and opportunities has been the theme of parish facilities planning over the past year. The year began with examining the needs of the church sanctuary. A study was commissioned in the Fall of 2017 to investigate the structural and electrical integrity of the church building, while exploring lighting, sound, and architectural concepts as a unified whole. More information on this study is can be found on the adjacent Page 7. There are needs of growth to be addressed, especially ministry activity. Hannan Hall is now occupied seven days a week, every week. To accommodate the overflow of activity, more ministry events and meetings are being scheduled wherever space permits in the parish office conference room, in the school, and in the Christendom Graduate School, which has graciously opened for the parish the use of their rented space. As for the Christendom Graduate School building, there is a need to tear it down some time in the next 3-5 years. Why? Originally a convent that was then converted into a classroom facility, it does not meet modern-day code requirements for a commercial building. And the cost to renovate and repair would cost the parish in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not more. For this reason, upkeep of the building has been kept to a bare minimum over the past few years while a long-term plan is determined. While needs were being addressed, a major opportunity arose when the residential property at 6322 Applegarth Court was planning to be Having needs, seeking opportunities sold. Although the purchase was not something that was planned when the year began and therefore required a rethinking and reprioritization of parish projects the benefits were compelling: the purchase would allow us to increase the footprint of the parish and increase the square footage of parish facilities, while avoiding new construction. So where are we now? For one, to finish the study of the church. For another, to start and complete renovations to the new priests residence. Then, to conduct a planning study with the parish family to determine our next steps forward. Completed Facilities Projects, School ($440,000 in total) New classroom flooring New windows HVAC system replacement Roof resealing Installation of pastoral/counseling office Page 6

7 I t has been discussed for several years now replacing the lighting in the church. The complexity of the project is what led to an architectural and engineering study of the entire church being commissioned, a study which began in November 2017 and is still in its completion stages. The goals of the study were threefold: (1) To determine the general feasibility of church interior projects by performing a structural and electrical analysis of the church; (2) Lighting Load capacity of church roof for new lighting fixtures Condition of electrical wiring Illumination requirements Design concepts that would match/ improve the aesthetic of the church QUEEN of APOSTLES CATHOLIC CHURCH A STUDY OF OUR CHURCH To explore all the possible lighting, s o u n d, a n d a r c h i t e c t u r a l improvements and more that could be done in the church; and, (3) To examine the interconnectedness of the projects and understand the implications of those connections for example, taking the opportunity to repaint the ceiling once the scaffolding is erected to replace the church lighting. The architect leading the church study has been Jim O Brien of O Brien & Keane, located in Arlington, Virginia. Joining Mr. O Brien on the church study team has been George Sexton (George Sexton Associates) as the lighting design consultant, Neil Shade (Acoustical Design Collaborative) as the sound consultant, David Lang (R.A. Daffer Church Organs) as the organ consultant; and the firms of Provectus, Elhert-Bryan, and Forella Group for electrical, structural, and cost estimation consultation, respectively. It was imperative to the goals of the study that the members of the team work collaboratively on the questions posed to them (see below for the full scope of study). The Diocesan Office of Planning, Construction, and Scope of Church Study Sound Integrating sound system with lighting system Organ replacement Placement of organ speakers relative to sound system General sound system improvements Facilities has assisted in guiding and monitoring their work. Once the study is completed (expected November 2018) we will have detailed i n f o r m a t io n t o s h a r e w i t h parishioners to help guide our decision-making. It was also mentioned in last year s parish Annual Report that the church HVAC system was a consideration and priority. Since then, we have sought to maintain the system repairing as needed and it is hoped to continue that approach for the time being. It has been a long process, but a fruitful one. Once the lighting work is finally complete, it will be joyful celebration for the parish! Architectural Confessional renovations Wall finishes Ceiling repainting Flooring/carpeting Other (e.g. replacement of side door entrances, adding an altar rail) 4401 Sano Street, Alexandria, VA Page 7

8 ANNUAL REPORT Potential Long-term Parish Facilities Projects For more detailed project descriptions, see Page 11. CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED POOR SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH B Multiple C improveme planning s A Current rectory to become new Parish Family Center Page 8

9 QUEEN of APOSTLES CATHOLIC CHURCH C Beautify school entrance and expand playground by moving Christendom Graduate School D Newly purchased parish property to become priests residence B Church ents in stages 4401 Sano Street, Alexandria, VA Page 9

10 ANNUAL REPORT A NEW HOME FOR THE PARISH Construction drawings to convert the house into a priests residence (1st floor plans) 6322 Applegarth Ct. I n November of last year, it was made known that a parish neighbor was soon planning to sell their home. Although upending Church improvement plans that had been in the works, the benefits were compelling: the current rectory could be converted into a dedicated parish center; the priests could move into to a proper residence, still close to the parish but separate from the administrative life of the parish; and the costly endeavor of new construction to increase the parish s facilities capacity could be avoided. With these benefits in mind, the plans to purchase moved forward, and with urgency in order that the homeowners would not list the house on the market, where competition Page 10 could result in an even more rushed process. In December 2017, the homeowners were contacted to express an interest in purchasing the property. A tour of the home was arranged. The assistance of a parishioner realtor serving pro bono was enlisted to facilitate the process. In January 2018, outreach was made to the Diocese for guidance on the purchase. Due diligence was performed in terms of assessing the home s value and determining the f i n a n c i n g. A m e e t in g w i t h parishioners including top donors and ministry leadership was organized to present the opportunity and to have an open discussion. Fr. Leopoldo was joined in the meeting Living Area Lot Size Bedrooms Bathrooms 2,450 sq ft 0.35 acres 4 bedrooms 2 full/1 half Year Built 1981 Other Walkout basement Two-car garage by Tim Cotnoir, chief financial officer for the diocese. The opportunity was generally met with enthusiasm and support, but not without some questions and reservations. In February 2018, an offer was made for $693,000 and was accepted. (For detail on the financing of the purchase, see Page 13.) In March 2018, the purchase closed. Communication of the purchase was made on March 11, with parishioners being invited to open houses hosted at the home throughout the month. In April 2018, plans began to make r e n o v a t i o n s t o m e e t t h e requirements for becoming a priests residence. The process is still in the works as of the Fall 2018.

11 QUEEN of APOSTLES CATHOLIC CHURCH CAPITAL PLANNING STUDY O ur parish vision is to become a family of families. A strategic facilities plan should move us towards that vision. This is why the theme Towards a Family of Families has been adopted for forthcoming capital projects. During the month of November 2018, the parish will conduct a planning study for a prospective capital campaign. Unlike the study of the church (see Page 7) which was technical in nature, this planning study is one focused on our parish family. It is our dinner table discussion to determine and prioritize the needs of the household. And, to commit to the success of the work. Below is an example of the projects that have been identified thus far. Some are well defined, others less so. Still other ideas will be proposed by parishioners during the planning study. May this effort move the parish towards a family of families. To be explored in a Planning Study Letters in parentheses correspond to the overhead campus map on Pages 8-9 (A) New Parish Family Center By moving the priests residence to the newly purchased parish property, the current rectory can be expanded to accommodate more ministry and administrative space, including (possibly) a secondary parish hall in the current rectory garage. (C) School Improvements Relocating the Christendom College operations to an expanded Parish Family Center see (A) would free up space to expand the school playground area and beautify the school entrance. The current building is in disrepair. (B) Church Interior Improvements An architectural and engineering study of the church is in its completion stages (see Page 7 for more detail). Priority projects include: organ replacement, lighting and sound improvements, and confessional renovations. (D) New Priests Residence The purchase of the residential property at 6322 Applegarth Court expands the parish footprint. And by moving our parish priests into the home, ministry and administrative space is increased while avoiding new construction Sano Street, Alexandria, VA Page 11

12 ANNUAL REPORT FINANCIAL REPORT Church School Parish REVENUE SOURCES Offertory/Tuition Related Income 1,022,287 1,023,479 2,045,766 Ministry 163, ,972 July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 Income Statement Balance Sheet School - 292,834 Other Sources 200,858 48, ,004 EXPENDITURES TOTAL OPERATING INCOME $ 1,387,118 $ 1,364,459 $ 2,458,742 Clergy 147, ,622 Staffing 531,209 1,158,620 1,689,828 Ministry 138, ,166 School 137, ,266 Buildings 224, , ,416 Admin 206,127 74, ,253 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE $ 1,384,955 $ 1,498,256 $ 2,883,211 NET OPERATING SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) $ 2,163 $ (133,797) $ (131,635) OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE ASSETS LIABILITIES Campaign/Extraordinary Income 16,000-16,000 Capital Expendures/Renovations 788, ,417 NET OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) $ (772,417) $ - $ (772,417) NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) $ (770,255) $ (133,797) $ (904,052) Church School Parish Operating Accounts 72,703 91, ,493 DIAL Savings 1,343, ,465 1,648,162 Fixed Assets Endowment Investments Other Assets - 11,839 11,839 TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,416,400 $ 408,094 $ 1,824,494 NET ASSETS Accounts Payable 39 (720) (681) Loans Payable 394, ,915 Deferred Revenue 3,490 52,578 56,068 Other Liabilities 349,089 3, ,010 TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 747,532 $ 55,779 $ 803,311 Unrestricted 622, , ,774 Temporarily Restricted 46,497 21,913 68,409 Permanently Restricted - 50,000 50,000 TOTAL NET ASSETS $ 668,868 $ 352,315 $ 1,021,183 TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $ 1,416,400 $ 408,094 $ 1,824,494 Page 12

13 QUEEN of APOSTLES CATHOLIC CHURCH SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL REPORT Q ueen of Apostles mission is to form disciples of Christ. Stewardship of the financial resources of the parish is fundamental to fulfilling that mission. The parish year July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 was principally marked with a major investment of the parish, and with a transition in school leadership. The financial implications of both events are summarized below. One general note on the Financial Report: the Diocese transitioned to a new chart of accounts during the year; parishioners may notice the new format from prior years. A major investment of the parish As narrated on Page 10, the parish made a once-in-ageneration purchase in acquiring a residential property in March With the guidance and support of the Diocese, it was decided that the purchase would be financed 40% from parish savings, and 60% by taking out a loan with the Diocesan Investment and Loan Corporation, or DIAL. Purchase of 6322 Applegarth Court $693,000 $293,000 from Savings $400,000 via Diocesan loan The terms of the DIAL loan are 5% over 10 years, terms that are fixed for all Diocesan entities. As to whether a more competitive loan could be obtained elsewhere, parishes cannot take out loans with commercial banks. DIAL does not use the interest income to finance the operational activities of the Diocese. Rather, the interest services the savings accounts that parishes hold within DIAL. (Queen of Apostles interest income in was approximately $46,000.) While the timing of the home purchase was less than ideal it would have been preferred for the investment to take place within the framework of a capital campaign, where greater input of parishioners could be sought it is not a sunk cost. On the contrary, it remains an appreciating and marketable asset of the parish while renovation work to convert it into a priests residence is still in its planning stages. As to why the property is not listed on the parish balance sheet of the Financial Report, it is not the practice of the Diocese to recognize real assets on financial statements. Therefore, the purchase is shown as an expense as is the case with all capital improvements. A school in transition Following two years of positive net operating income (see chart below), the parish realized a net operating loss of $131,635 during the year. This trend-reversal was primarily due to a reduction in school enrollment, from 191 to 181 students. The reduction in enrollment had other down stream effects; for example, lower extended care income. With expenses being largely fixed the same number of faculty needing to be hired regardless of enrollment an operating loss was all but inevitable. The fact that Queen of Apostles is a singletrack school one class for each grade also increases its sensitivity to fluctuations in enrollment. Exacerbating things was a postponement of historical fundraising activities for the school including the annual auction, and the annual All Saints car raffle. Despite the school s current challenges, we are confident in its future success. For example, the school saw substantial gains last year in reading and math scores. For more information on the project of the school, read the Pastor s Report, Pages 3-5. We thank parishioners for their continued support of the school. Parish Net Operating Income, Last 3 Years $191, $147, $133, Sano Street, Alexandria, VA Page 13

14 ANNUAL REPORT INCOME ANALYSIS C hurch income grew by 3.0% from to , while school income fell by 8.8%, primarily due to a reduction in school enrollment, discussed in the Pastor s Report (Pages 3-5) and on the preceding page. Notable income activity is detailed as follows: Collection income increased 5.2% year-over-year, from $971,360 in , to $1,022,287 in This includes a 4.5% increase in Sunday offertory giving, and a 66% increase in Christmas giving, due to Christmas not falling on a Sunday as it did in We thank parishioners for their generosity and sacrificial giving to the parish. A $16,000 insurance distribution made the parish whole again after a matter of theft was discovered in September The criminal case, meanwhile, is still ongoing. A subsequent review of the parish financial controls, supported by the parish collection counting ministry, affirmed that it was precisely because of a uniform adherence to policy that the anomaly was able to be discovered; while proposing measures that can be taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future. Various fundraising activities were delayed or postponed. The All Saints Car Raffle, which in raised more than $18,000 for the parish, was delayed in due to new regulations established by the Virginia Gaming Commission. Thus, there was zero income for the car raffle for the year. Also, the school auction was postponed. Usually a Spring event, the auction historically has raised $20,000+ for the school. Both fundraising activities expect to be back on track in Rental income, totaling $83,912 in , remains a steady and increasing revenue source. Primary tenants include the Christendom Graduate School, and the Ghana Catholic Community. Other renters include receptions typically wedding and baptism receptions and sports camps. stewardship@queenofapostles.org for more information on the financial performance of the parish. Church Ordinary Income Breakdown $1,387,118 in Annual Sunday Offertory Growth $1,000,000 $960,000 $920,000 $880,000 $840,000 $800,000 School Tuition & Enrollment, Last 4 Years $1,200,000 $1,100,000 $1,000,000 $900,000 3% 11% 4% 3% 5% 74% Collection Income Liturgical & Sacramental Income Catechesis & Faith Formation Community & Service Income Unrestricted Income Restricted Income Tuition Income Enrollment Page 14

15 QUEEN of APOSTLES CATHOLIC CHURCH EXPENSE ANALYSIS T otal parish expenses grew by 4.8% from to Primary contributing factors to expense growth during the year were as follows: New ministry activity and parish events included a series of parish retreats. Overnight parish retreats led by our priests one in Spanish and one in English were held at the San Damiano Retreat Center in White Post, VA. (The costs for the retreat were covered by fees.) Also, a newly introduced family retreat, conceived and led by parishioners, was held at the parish the Saturday before Holy Week. The Parish Family also participated in the biannual Diocesan Retreat to the National Shrine in Washington, D.C. in October Facilities expenses grew by 10%. In , the parish facilities manager responsibilities were outsourced to part-time contracted services. Increased facilities usage in required a proportional increase in contractor work. There were also some unforeseen expenses such as a malfunctioning fire alarm system in the church that required a costly replacement. Health benefit expenses grew by 15% year-overyear. Scheduled rate increases negotiated by the Diocese were kept to less than 10%. The greater contributing factor for the increase in health benefit costs was a higher percentage of parish employees taking health benefits than during the prior year. Extraordinary expenses included minor capital improvement work, and architectural and engineering services, in addition to the purchase of 6322 Applegarth Court. Capital improvements made during the year included: minor renovations to the Hannan Hall bathrooms; a major purchase of LED lights for the school the parish campus is now more than 90% LED; the building of a retaining wall along the southeastern edge of the property; and the installation of a push-button access door to the front entrance of the church to improve handicapped accessibility. Church Ordinary Expense Breakdown $1,384,955 in Parish Staff Distribution of Time 41% 16% 15% 10% 9% 11% 39% Clergy Staffing Ministry School Buildings Admin The parish office staff is comprised of six full-time and three part-time employees. Visit for a listing of staff members with contact information. Parish Investment in School, Last 4 Years $160,000 $140,000 $120,000 $100,000 $80,000 59% Parish Investment Ministry Leadership & Parishioner Services Administrative Work & Pastoral Support Enrollment Sano Street, Alexandria, VA Page 15

16 4401 Sano Street Alexandria, VA,