2 0 2 4 S A I N T H E N R Y A N N U A L R E P O R T
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear Saint Henry Parishioners,
On behalf of our Finance Board and Parish Council, it brings me great joy to release our annual report for the fiscal year spanning from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The growth and success of our parish in various aspects are truly remarkable, thanks to your consistent and generous contributions of time, skills and resources.
Each month, Saint Henry welcomed an average of 15-20 new families, celebrating an average of eight baptisms, as well! Our parish is a vibrant community, embracing newcomers, newborns and all those on their journey with the Catholic faith.
With your ongoing generosity, the parish has expanded its ministry programs, supported community events and maintained & improved the campus grounds. Through these donations, Saint Henry has provided assistance to those in need, organized activities for all age groups, and walked with over 300 people through their sacraments.
In addition to financial support, parishioners have generously volunteered their time and skills. Volunteers have been instrumental in coordinating events, providing service assistance, and actively participating in church activities.
Looking ahead, St. Henry is dedicated to further enhancing its positive impact. We are excited about introducing new projects to address the evolving needs of the parish and the wider community.
We are grateful for the past and optimistic about the future, as Saint Henry continues its mission of faith, service and community. As we move forward, we invite everyone to join us on this journey, contributing in any way possible to help build a dynamic and flourishing community.
Fr. Eric Fowlkes
2,342
New Families Registered Families
1,558
Families financially contributed to Saint Henry Church
67% 207
Percentage of total financially contributing families
This fiscal year saw the church’s budget close $67,980 ahead of last year’s offertory giving but $26,245 behind budget, a 1% deficient. In the 2024-2025 fiscal year the finance board and parish council approved a budget of $3,382,490 which translates to a 1% increase from the ‘23-’24 budget.
In 2023-2024 we saw some gains and losses in specific budget areas. Our St. Vincent de Paul ministry saw an increase of $7,000 and second collection donations stayed consistent with the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
The building fund received $15,000 fewer donations than the previous year. This fund focuses on campus maintenance and improvement, with all donations staying at Saint Henry. New AED machines, security technology and resurfacing of the parking lot are a few examples of expenditures from the fund this past fiscal year. Tuition assistance received $19,000 less than the previous fiscal year. This fund helps offset the cost that the church gives the school to help their operating expenses.
Infant Baptisms
Children in religious education classes Received into the Church through RCIA
Students attended Saint Henry School
First Communions
Children & volunteers participated in vacation bible school
4 sunday masses
9 weekday masses
2 weekly confession times
120,000 40 7,686 160 125 hosts consumed this year cases of sacramental wine candles lit in prayer poinsettias used throughout the church at christmas easter lilies decorating the church and narthex
3 3 27 105 4 3
priests deacons church staff school staff dominican sisters dogs
offertory giving donation to st. catherine mcminnville church build bishop’s annual appeal haiti mission st. vincent de paul tuition assistance memorial gifts
Active Parish
ministries operating at
adults in the music ministry eucharistic ministers lectors altar servers ushers
children in children’s choir students participated in cyo people attended primetimers (50 & older) events men & women participated in the young adults ministry average weekly sick & homebound ministry visits and many more!
Christian Burial
people utilized st. vincent de paul last fiscal year individuals helped with rent families shopped the food pantry families helped with utility bills
Year in Review STEWARDSHIP
Saint Henry donations come through in a multitude of ways. In recent years we have seen online recurring gifts become a preferred method of donations for many of our parishioners.
The average donation per contributing family in the 20232024 fiscal year was $2,025
This generosity has allowed the parish to expand its outreach programs, support community events, and maintain the beautiful campus grounds. Through these donations, Saint Henry has been able to offer assistance to those in need, fund youth activities and enhance the spiritual life of the community If you would like to set up your online gift, go to https://www.sthenry.org/online-giving.
Fiscal Year OFFERTORY BUDGET VS. ACTUAL
A snapshot of month over month giving in the fiscal year of July ‘23 - June ’24.
Operating Income Statement CHURCH
Operating
Saint Henry Reserve Fund Balances
As of June 30, 2024
Operating Reserve - Church
Operating Reserve - School
Building Improvement Fund
Development - General School Restricted
Strategic Plan
ACE Endowment
Tuition Assistance
Home & School Association
Men’s Club
Women’s Club
Haiti Mission
$ 855,022 Reserve for operational deficit
$ 543,143 Reserve for operational deficit
$2,355,184 Capital expenditures (net of committed funds)
$880,657 School principal initiatives (net of committed funds)
$ 2,590,688 Future parish initiatives
$ 938,761 ACE scholarships
$ 484,850 Financial aid
$ 38,458 Home & School program
$ 32,032 Church ministry
$ 5,973 Church ministry
$ 13,304 Church Haiti ministry
TOTAL $8,738,072
Mass Times
Daily Masses:
Monday 11:00 am
Tues-Thurs 6:30 am and 8:00 am
Friday 8:00 am
Saturday Morning 8:00 am
Weekend Masses:
Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 am
Confession:
Friday following Mass and Saturdays 3:30-4:45 pm
Rev. Eric Fowlkes
Pastor
615.352.2259
fr.eric@sthenry.org www sthenry org
Sr. John Mary Fleming, OP
Principal
615.352.1328
sjfleming@sthenry.org www sthenryschool org
What shall I return to the Lord for all his goodness to me? Psalm 116:12