Annual Report July 2017 June 2018 1
Letter from the Pastor My dear brothers and sisters, First of all, receive a warm greeting in Jesus Christ. I want to take this moment to express my sincere thanks for all you have done and do for your parish of St. Paul the Apostle; without your presence and help, we would not be where we are. I know that we still need to grow and do better things for God, for others, as well as for ourselves. This is why I ask you to pray for this commitment and help to make and carry this project of God to a happy ending. Blessings and remember that I love you very much Attentively, Fr. Fabio Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas, Primero que todo, reciban un efusivo saludo en Cristo Jesús. Quiero aprovechar este momento para expresarles mis más sinceros agradecimientos por todo lo que han hecho y hacen por su parroquia de San Pablo el Apóstol; sin su presencia y ayuda, no estaríamos donde estamos. Sé que aún necesitamos crecer y hacer mejores cosas para Dios, los demás, al igual que para nosotros mismos. Es por ello que les pido: muchas oraciones, compromise, y ayuda para hacer y llevar este proyecto de Dios a feliz término. Bendiciones y recuerden que se les quiere mucho Atentamente, Padre Fabio 2
Who We Are Overview Our Business Let s Support 456 REGISTERED FAMILIES The Lord has done all this, and it is marvelous in our eyes let us rejoice today and be glad. Psalm 118:23-24 84 INDIVIDUALS VOLUNTEER EVERY WEEKEND TO HELP WITH 4 MASSES 43 NEWLY REGISTERED FAMILIES 1269 INDIVIDUALS BY AGE GROUP: 0 11 15% 12 18 15% 19 30 16% 31 54 28% 55 + 26% 3
57 Baptisms 27 Quinceaneras 15 Weddings Sacraments & Services 22 First Communions 27 Confirmations 4 Funerals
146 School of Religion Students School of Religion 28 Volunteers Insert Bible Verse Here Or a quote from a happy parent Or highlights from Laurie. 230 Hours Volunteered by SOR Students 5
Youth Ministry in the Mountains (YMM) was created in September of 2017 to serve Catholic teenagers in grades 7-12 from St. Mark and St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Churches. Helping teens grow in their relationship with Christ and learn to live out their Faith in their everyday lives are our most important goals. Youth Ministry 15 ADULT VOLUNTEERS The Steubenville Atlanta conference opened my eyes to being able to be holy in the modern era: How people can still live a more modern life style but remain faithful against all odds." 2 PARISHES 40 TEENS ACTIVITIES RETREATS BIBLE STUDY ADORATION STATIONS OF TH E CROSS CHRISTMAS TEA OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD STEUBENVILLE ATLANTA CONFERENCE Teen Participant 6
Serving our Community Saint Paul Outreach provides assistance to the local community with the help of our parishioners who provided approximately $16,100 in annual contributions, and 20 volunteers each month. 280 BAGS OF GROCERIES DONATED TO WHITE COUNTY FOOD BANK 960 WEEKS OF GROCERIES SERVED VIA THE FOOD PANTRY 61 CLIENTS RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR UTILITIES, RENT, PERSCRIPTIONS, OR OTHER ASSISTANCE 7
Our Ministries Adoration Altar Guild Altar Servers Bereavement CRHP Cristo Reunueva su Parroquia hombres y mujeres Cursillo Ministry Extraordinary Ministers Finance Committee Flower Guild Gift Shop Historian Hispanic Prayer Group 8
Knights of Columbus Lectors Ministerio de Matrimonios Our Ministries Music Ministry RCIA Respect Life Sacristans
Our Ministries St. Paul s Outreach Stewardship Sunshine Ministry Ushers Women's Guild 10
Income Offertory Main 372,887 Other Donations 34,530 Interest Income 3,006 Leases & Rentals Income 2,275 Votive Candle Income 1,339 Fall Festival 19,229 Cinco de Mayo 10,085 Altar Flowers 1,034 Georgia Bulletin 512 Religious Education 8,878 Archbishop Annual Appeal Refund 7,795 Archdiocesan Subsidy 14,647 Total 476,217 Expenses Liturgy 110,741 Religious Education 31,617 Administrative & General 66,835 Facilities 90,349 Rectory 6,057 Archdiocese Support 57,389 Total Net Cash from Operating Activities 362,988 113,229 Other Income Building Fund Contributions 42,248 Columbarium 13,400 of offertory is received via online giving. $17,010 of columbarium income was transferred to Columbarium Reserves as required by the Archdiocese. A of offertory is received as loose cash and cannot be tracked and included in our parishioners annual acknowledgement letter. As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 1 Peter 4:10 Expenses Liturgy Religious Education Administrative & General Facilities Rectory Archdiocese Support Columbarium Reserves 11
INCREASED SAVINGS BY $80,000 DECREASED BUILDING LOAN BY $38,000 DECREASED OTHER LIABILITY TO ARCHDIOCESE BY $23,000 12
LETTER FROM THE FINANCE COUNCIL We have so much to be thankful for during fiscal 2017-2018. I personally wish to thank Father Fabio and the members of the Finance Council for their support, without whose dedication and guidance I could not have performed my function as Finance Council Chair: Adam Howard, Jane Miller, Leandra Ponce, James Spoden, Darrel Chaney (ex officio) and Laura Irvine (accountant). The Finance Council wishes to express its sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who have provided their time, talent and treasure to the parish.. Many volunteers dedicate their time for Sunday Masses, religious education classes, ministries, Outreach, Women s Council, Cinco de Mayo, the Fall Festival, and numerous others. We also received $5,859 from a non-parishioner as a gift, which is the second year we have received a gift from this donor, for which we are greatly appreciative. We also express our gratitude to the Archdiocese of Atlanta (AofA) for its cooperation and support in several significant ways: Our construction loan for Our Lady of Grace Education Building OLG), with a balance of $405,022.53, was converted to 15 year amortized loan @ 4% (variable) rate with equal monthly installments beginning July 1, 2018. Cooperation of the AofA which is greatly appreciated as we continue to pay down the Old Debt due the AofA. It is Father Fabio s desire to commit $500 per month to help eliminate this old obligation over time. The balance is $61,894 as of 6/30/18, a $23,000 decrease from the prior year. AofA accepted our plan for fully funding our Columbarium perpetual care and relocation reserves without adversely impacting our operating budget. We greatly appreciate the cooperation and incentive provided by the AofA in this regard. Distributing $15,000 to the parish from the estate of a deceased priest who had left his estate to the AofA to 2018 distribute. JUNE 30 13
LETTER FROM THE FINANCE COUNCIL (cont.) Nominating our parish as one of ten to participate in the Laudato Si Atlanta Action Pilot Program in conjunction with Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIIPL). The water energy audits identified deficiencies within our plumbing and HVAC systems and provided us with valuable recommendations to improve energy efficiency and avoid waste of limited natural resources. We were able to replace most of the Church, Parish Hall and OLG lighting with LED lamps with significant financial help from GIPL and Georgia Power energy grants totaling $4,291, which covered approximately half the cost. Our electric and gas energy costs for the year were $13,000 below budget and we believe the Pilot Program greatly contributed to the resulting savings. Some other noteworthy accomplishments we have achieved during the 2017-18 fiscal year include: Creation of an Emergency Reserves account with $105,753.97 as of 6/30/18 to cover long-term maintenance requirements and unanticipated emergencies. Our buildings and systems are aging and roofing, HVAC and other repairs and replacements need to be provided for in advance of their occurrence. Repaired the fountain which was damaged by an electrical fire with the assistance of insurance from Catholic Mutual. Co-sponsored a two year pilot Youth Ministry in the Mountains program with St. Mark s parish, each parish contributing $5,000 per year, for the formation of Catholic teens. During fiscal 2018-19, we have some major goals and challenges: Apply for energy grants to help fund the cost of replacement of the spot lights in the church, the remaining fluorescent can lights in the Narthex and Education Building, and for additional insulation in the ceilings of OLG and the Parish Hall/Offices. Upgrade our computer system and install security systems for all campus buildings; Replacement of courtyard light poles. Construction of a playground on campus for our young children. Completion of renovations of the basement of OLG. D.O.T project for widening Hulsey Road to five lanes is anticipated to start by the end of 2018. There will be major construction activities impacting our road frontage. A lot of the land for widening was acquired from the Church years ago and the lack of earth removal may have left many parishioners unaware of the actual property line. We will have to relocate our flagpoles and signage at our expense and our water line vault (at DOT expense). We will lose 2 parking spaces. Although the entrance will remain the same, the exit will be moved a few feet down the road and expanded to allow those leaving church to exit either left or right. 14
LETTER FROM THE FINANCE COUNCIL (cont.) Possible connection of the Parish Hall and Church septic systems to the City water and sewer system. Parish census to update of our parish directory. Construction of a covered walkway to provide protection to parishioners from inclement weather (to and from the upper parking lot). Continued payments toward our loan on the OLG building. Those that contribute to our building fund have helped us substantially pay down our AofA indebtedness, but we still have an obligation of $3,000 per month for the next 15 years. Continued support for this fund is vital. If we hope to accomplish some of the major items above, we will need additional support from parishioners. We will need to accomplish these goals and challenges without additional borrowing. Limited staffing levels. We continue to operate with minimal staffing. We currently employ only part-time staff which limits our ability to provide services. Thanks to all the volunteers who have supported our needs. Although we have thus saved operating funds and avoided deficits, it is hard to envision our ability to continue, indefinitely, operating without some additional staffing. From the entire Finance Council, thank you for your continued support of our parish. We look forward to continued progress and service to our community in the new fiscal year. Respectfully submitted, Jan Jankowski, Chair St. Paul the Apostle Finance Council 15
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