SOLEMNITY OF ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA OCTOBER 11, 2015

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1 SOLEMNITY OF ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA OCTOBER 11, 2015 A Note from Fr. Joe Welcome to this special edition of our parish bulletin, as we celebrate the Solemnity of our patron, St. Thomas of Villanova, and, once again, publish our Annual Stewardship Report! As I ve noted in the past, the two really go hand-in-hand because St. Thomas spent most of his life emphasizing the importance of good stewardship and sharing from our many gifts, especially with those in need. I can t help but believe that our patron and Pope Francis would be kindred spirits. In Day by Day with Thomas of Villanova, O.S.A., a book compiled by the late John E. Rotelle, O.S.A., there s a section that addresses the fact that Thomas became known as the Beggar Bishop and Father of the Poor. I feel it bears recounting here: In that era throughout all Europe, many bishops and other prelates were accustomed to luxury a sign of the times These misguided men were more concerned with royal prerogatives than with the needs of their people. Not so with Thomas. He sought to give all of his people especially the young ones a chance to create for themselves the opportunity for self-advancement. Therefore, he first visited each of his parishes to see for himself what the needs of the people were. Then he used the income of his affluent archdiocese to set up social programs on behalf of the poor and rejected. He established boarding schools and high schools. For young girls, he provided dowries, enabling them to be married in dignity. For the hungry, he turned his bishop s palace into a kind of soup kitchen. For the homeless, he provided a place to sleep, offering them the shelter of his own home. It is thus for good reason that the common folk called him the Beggar Bishop and Father of the Poor. If St. Thomas of Villanova were to visit this parish, our parish which bears his name, I think he would be encouraged by the giving of time, talent, and treasure summarized in our Annual Report. Please peruse it, including the stewardship grants, as well as the parish financials that are provided as a means of being as transparent as possible. The day I was composing this note we happened to receive a letter from the Archdiocese regarding the review of our Annual Parish Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, I m happy to share the following conclusions: Your financial report reflects the effective administration of parish resources and the sacrificial giving of your parishioners. We appreciate your thoroughness in preparing your financial report and budget, as we found them to be in very good order. A debt of sincere gratitude is owed to Karen Farley, our Parish Business Manager, and all those who serve on our Parish Finance Council. Most importantly, thanks to all of you who are good stewards, not only with your treasure, but also with your time and talent! You truly are following the Gospel message of Christ and the example of St. Thomas. Obviously, though, we never want to take our stewardship for granted. Let s recommit ourselves this weekend, answering a question from Pope Francis that I highlighted in last Sunday s bulletin What about you? How might you get involved? How might we build on our efforts? Finally, this year, we warmly welcome Fr. Michael DiGregorio, O.S.A., Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova, who is joining us for the Solemnity and preaching at all the Masses. Happy Feast Day! Fr. Joe Stewardship Thought for the Week From a Sunday, October 4, 2015 interview with actor Hugh Jackman in Parade: I was brought up with a religious sense of giving back. I am given opportunities If you see money or fame as energy, then use it to help others Deb (my wife) inspires me. She is constantly reminding me that we re all connected. A person s sick or hungry and needs help well, help them! That s all it is. Deal with what s in front of you. Things have been put in front of me where I have to say, OK, this is there for me to help. What about you? Thank you for generosity for the weekend of October 3 and 4, 2015: Number of Envelopes 301 Envelope Amount $15, Loose Cash $1, Electronic Offerings $2, Other $60.00 Total $20, % Tithe $2, October 5, 2014 $19, St. Thomas of Villanova

2 Mon., Oct. 12th 12:05PM-RMCH Tues., Oct. 13th 12:05PM-RMCH Wed., Oct. 14th 12:05PM-RMCH Thurs., Oct. 15th 12:05PM-RMCH Fri., Oct. 16th 12:05PM-RMCH Sat., Oct. 17th 9:00AM-RMCH 5:00PM-RMCH Sun., Oct. 18th 7:30AM-VNCH 9:00AM-RMCH 10:30AM-VNCH READINGS FOR THE WEEK: Weekday; Blessed Maria Terese Fasce Theresa and Jack Green Weekday Commemoration of the Deceased Benefactors of O.S.A. Weekday; Blessed Gonzalo of Lagos, Saint Calistus I Dr. Felix Goizueta-Diaz - Felix Saint Theresa of Avila Louis J. Lotito - Petrizzo Family Weekday; Saint Hedwig, Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque Edith McGrath - Judy Van Allen Saint Ignatius of Antioch Frederica Roccario - John & Tanya Braithwaite Edward Powers, Jr. - Family Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time For the Parishioners of St. Thomas R. J. Ecoch - Carl & Rosemary Morse Leonard C. Zanni - Mr & Mrs. Jerome Skochin Masses in Interpreted American Sign Language We have an American Sign Language Interpreter at the 9:00am Mass in the Rosemont Chapel on the Second and Fourth Sunday of each month. The interpreter will be here on October 25, SPECIAL NOTICE Please be aware that, beginning Monday, October 5 th, the Visitor Lot across the street from the Villanova Church is closed as part of the construction related to the University s Design Concept for Lancaster Avenue. You are asked to park in the Main Parking Lots, until the Visitor Lot and additional surface parking reopens in February. As always, if you have special mobility needs, you re welcome to park on campus. Monday: Rom 1:1-7; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: Rom 3:21-30; Lk 11:47-54 Friday: Rom 4:1-8; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Is 53:10-11; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45 Schedule of Events for the week of: October 11, 2015 Recitation of the Rosary after the daily Liturgy. Monday, October 12, 2015 Adult Faith Formation, Centering Prayer- RMCH Golden Living Ministry Art Class - PC1 Food Addicts in Recovery - Café Tuesday, October 13, 2015 Bible Study - PC2 Brown Bag Lunch - Aud SFC Mentors IHN Coordinators Meeting - PC1 Bible Study - PC2 Genasis Bells - Aud Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Food Addicts in Recovery - Café Exercise - Aud Honickman Ministry Boost Your Brain Seminar - Aud Religious Education Thursday, October 15, 2015 Men s Gathering - RMCH & Aud Rosemont Presbyterian Village Mass Walking with Purpose - Aud Walking with Purpose - Aud Discussion of Pope s Encyclical - PC1 & PC2 Friday, October 16, 2015 Mom s Group Movie Night - PC-1 Saturday, October 17, 2015 Mass of the Anointing - RMCH Sunday, October 18, 2015 St. Francis Inn Religious Education Classes Rosemont Village Eucharistic Prayer Service RCIA ADULT FAITH FORMATION 7:30AM 10:15AM 11:00AM 7:00PM 10:00AM 12:45PM 2:30PM 6:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 9:30AM 10:00AM 10:10AM 12:45PM 4:45PM 6:30AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 7:00PM 7:00PM 6:00PM 5:00PM 9:00AM 10:10AM 10:30AM 11:45AM Every Monday at 7:30am in the Rosemont Chapel, a new group is being formed to meet for 30 minutes of silent prayer and meditation. Centering Prayer has evolved out of Thomas Keating's work as described in his book Open Mind Open Heart. Thomas Keating is a Trappist monk, writer and mystic. There is no prerequisite or training necessary other than a desire to immerse yourself in an encounter with God. Please join us! St. Thomas of Villanova

3 CHRISTIAN SERVICE We wish a warm welcome to the newest members of our parish: Stefan & Julie Barta & Family of Villanova Bart & Candace Cranston & Family of Bryn Mawr David & Elizabeth Fiola of Bryn Mawr Patrick & Ashley Haggerty & Family of Haverford Brendan McGeehan of West Chester Megan McGowan of Wayne John & Margaret Shanahan & Family of Villanova Resting in Peace: Mrs. Josephine DeLuca Mr. Jon Friel Remember those in need of our prayers, especially: Julia Barlow, Katherine Breck, Mary Ann Dadourian, Bob Ellison, Patricia Ann Harley, Joan Hunter, Bridget Kelly, Madeleine O Callaghan, Jerry O Connor, Annie Sears, and Robert J. Wahl. Please pray for our soldiers assigned in Afghanistan and in other parts of the world. Please also pray for the soldiers who are returning from their assignments, especially the wounded soldiers. CONFIRMATION PARENTS MEETING Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 7:00pm in the Rosemont Chapel. At least one parent from each family is expected to attend. BIBLE STUDY Please join us in exploring the Scriptures. The Scriptures are a magnificent picture of a loving God who wants the very best for us Please join us for our Weekly Bible Studies on Tuesday Mornings 10:00am Tuesday Evenings 7:00pm The Bible Studies are held in the Rosemont Parish Center. Everyone is welcome. Please join us. PRAYERLINE The parish prayerline is waiting for your prayer request. This week call Mary Ann Barrow at or stv1964@verizon.net to activate the parish prayerline. Two parish teams are available for your special intentions. PROJECT HOPE This is a transportation ministry for our Parish. If you need a ride to your medical appointments or to food shop this week, please call Pat Herbison at Please give at least 3 days notice. DINNERS TO THE DOORSTEP This ministry is for parish families who are in crisis or for parish couples welcoming a new baby. Homemade dinners are delivered. Two parish coordinators keep a list of volunteers who are called as needed. If you are in need of this delicious community support, please call Sarah Breck at ST. FRANCIS INN We are forming a parish work group to serve the midday meal at the St. Francis Inn in Kensington on Sunday, October 18th. The Inn tries to meet the immediate daily needs of the poor and homeless people they serve with food, clothing and hospitality. This ministry is open to anyone 16 years or older. For more information and to sign up, contact our parish coordinator, Sheila Holst at or hagan1126@verizon.net. NEW ALTAR SERVERS We invite young people in grades 6 and over, to consider the ministry of Altar Server. This ministry assists the people of St. Thomas of Villanova as we gather to celebrate Liturgy. Training sessions are scheduled at the Rosemont Chapel on Tuesday, October 20th from 4:30-5:30pm and Thursday, October 22nd from 4:30-5:30pm. You may attend either session. Please contact Alice Obarski in the Parish Office, , ext. 203, or liturgy@stvparish.org, if you plan to attend or if you have any questions. We are grateful to those who already serve in this ministry and invite more of our youth to consider this opportunity to share your time and talent with the community of St. Thomas of Villanova. Thank you! St. Thomas of Villanova

4 DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT BECOMING A CATHOLIC OR COMPLETING SACRAMENTS Saint Thomas of Villanova Parish offers year round opportunities for people seeking more information about the Catholic Faith, the Sacraments and living the Christian Life. These opportunities are for adults who would like to inquire about following Jesus and becoming a member of the Catholic Church, or, if you are already a baptized Christian, would like to become a Catholic, or, if you are already a baptized Catholic, would like to receive Confirmation and Holy Communion. There are many people like yourself inquiring and we are ready to answer your questions. Members of our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) team will be hosting several open house informational sessions at the Parish Center in Rosemont on: Sunday, October 4: 12:00-1:00pm Wednesday, October 7: 7:00-8:00pm Please contact Deacon Don DiCarlo (donald_dicarlo@verizon.net) or the Parish Office for STV WOMEN S SPEAKER SERIES; MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9 AT 7:00PM Pope Francis and Dorothy Day Who is the Woman the Pope Said Was America at its Best? And What Can She Teach us about Socioeconomic and Racial Inequality? Theological scholar and book author, Maureen O Connell, PhD, will share the fascinating story of Dorothy Day, a 20th Century peace and social justice activist, suffragette, editor, mother, convert to Catholicism and founder of the Catholic Worker Movement, Dr. O Connell, Chair of the Department of Religion at LaSalle University, will discuss Day s commitment to the poor and marginalized in society and explore how Day s example can serve as motivation to fight racism and social injustice in today s world. Join us on Monday, November 9th at 7:00pm at the Parish Center auditorium in Rosemont. A wine and cheese social will follow the talk. Bring a friend! RSVP to Kathy at office@stvparish.org or SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17th ANOINTING OF THE SICK On Saturday, October 17th during the 5:00pm liturgy in the Rosemont Chapel we will have an Anointing of the Sick. The ANOINTING OF THE SICK is not a sacrament for those only who are at the point of death. Hence, as soon as any one of the faithful begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, the fitting time for that person to receive this sacrament has certainly already arrived (Constitution on the Liturgy, #73). This is an important sacramental celebration for the whole parish community. It is our opportunity to actively support the members of this parish family who are in need of the Church s Ministry. If you know anyone who might benefit from this sacrament, please bring him/her. Any questions, call Anne Murphy at or service@stvparish.org or Mary Kate McCauley at nurse@stvparish.org. FINISHED YOUR SUMMER TRAVEL? Your hotel samples are needed to fill hygiene bags on MLK Day of Service on January 18th. Please drop off those miniature soaps, shampoo, conditioners, lotions to the Parish Center. SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART 9 th Grade Scholarship/Entrance exam, Oct. 17, 8:45am-noon. Open House 12:30pm-2:00pm. Additional Open House Tuesday, Oct. 27-9:00am-11:00am. Register online at or call LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Scholarship and Entrance Exam: Sat., Oct. 31, at 8:30am. Admissions Office: or MALVERN PREPARATORY SCHOOL Open House: Sunday, October 18th Scholarship/Entrance Exam, Sun. Oct. 18 or Sat., Nov. 14 at 8:30am - Pre-Registration Encouraged - To register or more information, go to events MERION MERCY ACADEMY Scholarship and Entrance Exam: Sat., Oct. 24 9:00am- 12:30pm. - Application/Test Registration should be completed by October 21st online at SAINT JOSEPH S PREPARATORY SCHOOL Open House: Sun., Oct. 18, 10:00am-2:00pm Scholarship/Entrance Exam: Sat., Nov. 14 or Sun. Nov. 15 VILLA MARIA ACADEMY Open House: Sun, Oct. 18; 11:00am-2:00pm Scholarship and Entrance Exams: Sat., Nov. 7 or 14, 9:00am- 12:30pm Call Admissions Office at or register Online at St. Thomas of Villanova

5 Join the Conversation! LAUDATO SI On Care for our Common Home In his most recent encyclical, Pope Francis seeks to enter into dialogue with all people about our common home to consider: What Does God s World Need? St. Thomas of Villanova Parish will hold a series of three Thursday evening discussions on this encyclical. Dates: October 15, 22 and 29. Participants may come to one, two or all three evenings. Time: 7:00pm to 8:30pm Place: Rosemont Parish Center This is open to all post-confirmation parishioners, non-parishioners, and those of any or no faith tradition. Bring a friend! Parishioner, Anne Minicozzi, MFA, MA, who graduated from the MA Theology Program at Villanova University in 2011 will facilitate the dialogue/ discussion. Please RSVP to Mia Holman at Holman.mia@gmail.com. ADDICTION 101 PLEASE JOIN US ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28, 2015 at 7:00pm IN THE PARISH AUDITORIUM This presentation includes an overview of addiction as a disease of the brain and includes: Chemical Addictions (alcohol, drugs and food) Process Addictions (internet, hoarding and gambling) Our response as Missionaries of Mercy Be informed about the public health crisis of addiction that is impacting millions of American families. This program is perfect for parents, teachers, and caring individuals in understanding the basic stages of addiction and recovery. A goal of the workshop is to help the Church become a place of mercy, healing and hope. Presented by the National Catholic Council on Addictions (NCCAToday.org) Calling All Men! Guys, please plan on coming back or joining us for the first time for our Men s Gathering, as we celebrate a Communion Service in the Rosemont Chapel this Thursday, October 15 th at 6:30am. We ll then head down to the Auditorium for some fellowship and a guest speaker John R. McConnell, Founder & President of Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School. He will share from his own journey, particularly his role in helping support this new model of education that combines rigorous academics with professional work experience in businesses where students are mentored by college educated adults. Cristo Rey makes a private Catholic high school education available for those who couldn t afford it otherwise; students are nurtured and challenged to recognize their full God-given potential. So please come out to welcome John and experience a faith-filled beginning to your day! And don t forget our Invite a Friend Campaign, asking another man, from the parish or elsewhere, to join you at the Men s Gathering. We meet the 3 rd Thursday of each month, September through June MAINTENANCE HELP NEEDED BRYN MAWR, PA Responsibilities include: painting, carpentry, plumbing, ground maintenance, custodial tasks, light electrical skills and the ability to use a variety of tools. Must be able to bend, reach, lift (up to 60 pounds) and climb ladders. This is a part time position hours per week. Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to St. Thomas of Villanova Parish, Attn: Business Manager, 1229 E Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, fax to or bizmgr@stvparish.org. No phone calls. WELCOME VISITORS Thank you for worshiping with us today. If you are visiting our beautiful church or chapel, please know you are most welcome! If you have questions or are interested in joining our parish community, please call the parish office at St. Thomas of Villanova

6 October 11, 2015 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Every year we remember in a special way our Baptismal call to mission as we celebrate World Mission Sunday, this year on October 18th. On this Sunday, we will gather at the Eucharist, as will Catholics throughout the world, in a spirit of love for Evangelization. This year s celebration is further enriched as we mark the 50th Anniversary of the Second Vatican Council s Decree on the Missionary Activity of the Church which proclaims, The pilgrim Church on earth is missionary by its very nature, reminding us that all of us are called to be on Mission. As we remember the World Meeting of Families and the Pope s recent visit, his World Mission Sunday, message may hold a special meaning for us in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. He says, Mission is part of the grammar of faith, something essential for those who listen to the voice of the Spirit who whispers come and Go forth. Those who follow Christ cannot fail to be missionaries... On World Mission Sunday, as our archdiocesan family joins our brothers and sisters around the world, we connect with our world on mission:.with Africa, where six million children receive an education in some 16,000 Church-run elementary schools...with Asia, where those who are sick are provided with care at 5,000 Catholic hospitals and small clinics...with the Americas, where catechists travel to remote areas to bring the Good News of God s great love to families...with Oceania, where young men are supported in their studies for the priesthood...with Europe, where new churches are being built to welcome faith communities, renewed after years of persecution. Your prayers and material support will help the Pontifical Mission Society for the Propagation of the Faith, the Holy Father s chief missionary arm, to provide resources to missionaries who proclaim the Gospel and offer help to our brothers and sisters throughout 1,150 mission diocese. As I have said, We should always put our money where our heart is...we should be very generous so that our missionaries will be supported not only by our prayer but also have concrete help. I thank you in advance for your generous response to the needs of others. Pope Francis emphasizes that Mission is a passion for Jesus and at the same time a passion for his people. May we have the same passion this World Mission Sunday, as we share the joy of the Gospel and help the poor by our fervent prayer and through generous hearts. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Archbishop of Philadelphia You are invited to a Brown Bag Lunch on Tuesday, October 13th at 12:45pm in the Rosemont Auditorium Topic: Emerging Infections * All you need to know about current Global Infectious Disease Challenges Presenter: Dr. Bob Leggiadro Parishioner Bob is a member of St. Thomas of Villanova Pastoral Council and a Lector who has a background in pediatrics and pediatric infectious diseases. He is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biology at Villanova and Adjunct Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Hofstra North Shore LIJ School of Medicine. Bring your lunch! Drinks and dessert will be provided. Please join us!! SHOP FOR A CAUSE WITH TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES AND CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH Join Catholic Relief Services and Ten Thousand Villages for a community shopping event on Friday, October 16. Fifteen percent of sales from customer-designated purchases will go to the CRS Fair Trade Fund, which benefits artisans and farmers overseas. Then thousand Villages is a fair trade retailer of gifts, home accents and personal accessories handcrafted by artisans in more than 30 countries. CRS partners with Ten Thousand Villages to bring economic and social justice to families around the world. Here s how to help: Visit tenthousandvillages.com/storelocator to find a store near you. Invite our friends, family, youth group, senior group or mom s ministry. Mention CRS at checkout Shop online on October 16 and use promo code CRS St. Thomas of Villanova

7 STEWARDSHIP REPORT 2015 YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD! You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father. Matthew 5: Ministry Hours Ministers Advent Giving Tree Alleluia Ministry Art & Environment Baptism Team 66 3 Bloodmobile Blood Pressure Monitoring Bread for the World Advocacy Butterfly Blessings Cradles to Crayons Eucharistic Ministers to Homebound Eucharistic Ministers to Bryn Mawr Hospital Daily Mass Ministers Dinners to the Doorstep Dragon Boat Team ESL Ministry Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 24 3 Family Life Events Feed the Hungry at 69th Street Food Closet Managers Food, School Supplies and Sock Drives Ministry Good Stewards Camp Holiday Hugs for Heroes Honickman Mentors Innkeeper Ministry Interfaith Hospitality Network Kids Care Camp Laundry Angels Lazarus Ministry Liturgy Committee Living In Love Marriage Retreat Lazarus Ministry Music Ministry: Parish Choir Bell Choirs Leaders of Song Organists/pianists St. Thomas of Villanova Hours Ministers

8 Ministry Manna Food Drive MLK Day of Service Mom s of Young Children: Service Projects Hours Ministers OLBS Mentors Parish Gardeners Parking Ministry Prayer line Peace and Justice Events Preparing to Live in Love Mentors Project Hope Events Rel Ed Catechists Rel Ed Receptionist Dragon Boat Team Villanova Day of Service Share the Harvest Ministry St. Francis Inn St. John s Hospice Casseroles Ministers St. John s Winter Meals STV Day Trippers Senior Lunch and Lectures Thresholds Prison Ministry Turkeys to the Table Worship Committee 25 9 Young Adults Youth Group Service Welcome Committee Weekend Mass Ministers Word of God Selfless Service! Hours St. Thomas of Villanova

9 Organization / Mission Money will Provide 2015 ADROP Augustinian Defenders of the Program Support $13, A Baby's Breath Program Support $2, Bethesda Project Community Life Program Support $2, Cobb's Creek Life Center Program Support $ Community Outreach Partnership Winter Shelter Program Support $1, (CORP) Cristo Rey High School Kairos Retreats $2, Cranaleith Spiritual Center Mission Fund $ Dawn's Place Program Support $2, Donations Various $3, ElderNet Program Support $3, ER Parish Funds Various $10, Gesu School Youth Education for Tomorrow Program $2, Greener Partners Farm Explorer Programming $ Hope Partnership for Education Extended Day Program $2, Hugs for Heroes Postage $ IHM Center for Literacy ESL Ministry $1, Interfaith Hospitality Network Program Support $6, LaSalle Academy Art Room Updating Project $2, Mother's Home Program Support $ Patrician Society Summer Day Camp $ Providence Center Program Support $1, St. Cyprian's Food Closet Fresh Food $3, St Edmond's Home for Children Children's Artistry in Residency Program $2, St John's Hospice Program Support $6, St Francis Cabrini School Program Support $5, Souper Bowl of Caring Food Support $2, Stewardship Materials $1, The Joy of Sox 1.2 million Happy Toes Initiative-Philadelphia $4, Volunteer English Program Volunteer Tutor Professional Development & Outreach Project $1, LOCAL TOTAL $86, St. Thomas of Villanova

10 Organization / Mission Money will Provide 2015 Augustinian Fund Aug Volunteers/Care of Sick & Elderly/ Vocations & Formation $30, NATIONAL TOTAL $30, Organization / Mission Money will Provide 2015 Augustinian Missions (not included in the totals - $6,064 - One time special collection for the Missions) $3, Catholic Charities International Nepal and Ebola Crisis $3, Holy Cross Hospice, India Medicine for patients $2, Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary Liberia Ministry $2, The Starfish Foundation Education for impoverished in Ecuador $1, Water for Waslala San Jose Dipina water system project $4, INTERNATIONAL TOTALS $16, GRAND TOTAL $133, St. Thomas of Villanova

11 2015 International $16, National $30, Local $86, Total 133, Stewardship Total 133, Stewardship Grant Process Time, talent and treasure. As a stewardship parish community, we have heard these word many times since we first embarked on this path back in Just take a look at all of the ministries we support in our parish, and you will see that we have embraced these three pillars of stewardship and have woven them into our daily parish life. One example of stewardship in action is our practice of tithing 10% of our weekly collections and placing them in a Stewardship Fund to be distributed to needy individuals and organizations. Perhaps you have noticed the thank you letters that we receive and publish in the weekly bulletin, or have seen previous reports outlining the organizations we ve supported with grants. You may have wondered, with so many deserving organizations, how did the parish decide who to give to? Well, the grant distribution process is overseen by the Stewardship Council. Over the past several years, we have worked to refine our review and distribution process to ensure that we are truly good stewards of the funds entrusted to us. The grant process begins with the posting of the grant application on our Parish website. We ve established April 30th as our filing deadline and require a good faith effort in completing our application for consideration. At our May meeting, 2-3 grant applications are distributed to each council member who reviews, evaluates and scores them according to our evaluation criteria. (See on other page for a copy of the first round of criteria used.) Then, during our June meeting, we review the applicants and enter their evaluation score into a spreadsheet that helps us establish minimum grant awards. We then take a closer look at requests that were flagged during the first round and make adjustments to awards based on the available funds remaining. This process continues until we ve awarded all of the available funds. The final step in this process is to provide the Parish s Business Manager with the grant recipient information so she can issue letters and checks. Throughout the year, we invite local grant recipients to address our Stewardship Council and share with us their mission and the impact our stewardship funds are having. Beyond our local communities, our grants aid organizations on an international and national basis as well. For 2015, we awarded Stewardship grants and aids totaling $133, The Holy Spirt is indeed active in St. Thomas of Villanova Parish! St. Thomas of Villanova

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13 St. Thomas of Villanova Financials FYE 6/30/15 & 6/30/14 Unaudited FYE 6/30/15 FYE 6/30/14 Revenues Sunday Collections $ 1,125, $ 1,110, Christmas Collection $ 104, $ 104, Easter Collection $ 81, $ 65, Holyday Collections $ 11, $ 12, Subtotal(10% tithe) $ 1,323, $ 1,291, Diocesan Collections $ 39, $ 33, Education Income-Pre School $ 172, $ 224, Wedding Income $ 81, $ 100, Religious Ed. Income $ 16, $ 19, Rental Income $ 12, $ 85, Interest Income $ 2, $ 4, Other Income $ 123, $ 180, TOTAL REVENUES $ 1,772, $ 1,940, Expenditures Salary & Benefits $ 675, $ 678, Physical Plant $ 199, $ 170, Office Expense $ 109, $ 120, Liturgy $ 46, $ 52, PreSchool Expenses $ 179, $ 196, Wedding Exp. $ 33, $ 34, Religious Education $ 29, $ 29, Service $ 19, $ 18, Subsidy Cath. Ed. $ 99, $ 128, Assessment $ 142, $ 143, Remittals $ 39, $ 33, Capital Improvements $ 55, $ 101, Stewardship(Tithe)10% $ 133, $ 130, TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 1,762, $ 1,840, NET INCOME/(LOSS) $ 9, $ 100, Loss of rental income had an impact on revenue; last year we also received $40K from McDonalds for the wall repairs and $42K from Heritage of Faith Capital Campaign; this year we received $15K from Heritage of Faith. Assets FYE 6/30/15 FYE 6/30/14 Checking/Savings $ 569, $ 687, CD's $ 667, $ 503, Diocesan Trust Fund $ 15, $ 42, Total Assets $ 1,252, $ 1,233, Liabilities & Equity Unearned Pre School Tuition $ 8, $ - Retained Earnings $ 1,233, $ 1,133, Net Income $ 9, $ 100, Total Liabilities & Equity $ 1,252, $ 1,233, We will be moving to accrual accounting for Fiscal year and have made some modifications in preparation St. Thomas of Villanova