2019 Annual Stewardship report of the Parish of Saint Mary

Annual Report of Stewardship INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Pastor ................................. ..2 Worship and Music ............................. ..3 Temporal Administra on ................... ..8 Charitable Appeals.............................. 12 Fiscal Overview ................................... 13 Faith Forma on and Religious Educa on .................. 18 Calendar Year 2018 Sacramental Sta s cs ..................... 22

“Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.”

Luke 12:48

Parish of Saint Mary Colts Neck FISCAL YEAR ENDING 30.VI.2019 CALENDAR YEAR 2018

Welcome Welcome to the Annual Stewardship report of the Parish of Saint Mary of Colts Neck, New Jersey. The information enclosed reflects our financial performance for fiscal year 2019 which is the period from July 1st, 2018 through June 30th, 2019. Also included are our full calendar year statistics for 2018. The spiritual and economic health of our parish community relies on the cumulative efforts of our Pastor, staff, councils, ministries and volunteer parishioners.

We would like to thank all those who contributed to the successes reflected in these pages.

From the Pastor

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Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, MDiv, MA, ThM Fifth Pastor Recently members of our parish community have commented to me that our parish continues to function more and more “business like”. Is that a good thing? Or a bad thing”? I think it can be a little bit of both. To wade into the waters of this assessment it is important that we set aside our own biases to critically reflect on how we are to be church together and what is required to facilitate that sense of church.

Roman Catholics generally hold that the Church is a communion of communions. That is, we are universally inter-related through the person of the bishop and those gathered around him to continue the work entrusted by Christ. The Church is a community of persons each with their own rights and obligations. Together Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Laity, and Catechumens share our gifts and talents to make the Church a gift to the world. Through our efforts, the Sacraments are celebrated, the Word is proclaimed, the Faith is transmitted, the Poor & Needy are served, and the Resources of Time, Talent & Treasure are shared. It is in this way that the Church continues today to build on what we have received so that we can pass this great gift on to the coming generations.

“Based on the gift each one has received, use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God.” 1 Peter 4:10

The Roman Catholic Church is simultaneously an institution governed by both Canon Law and Civil Law. As such we must adhere to generally accepted principles for overseeing the resources entrusted to the church. This includes applying guidelines and principles that are part of normal operation in the United States, The State of New Jersey, The County of Monmouth County, Colts Neck Township, as well as The Universal Church, and The Diocese of Trenton. We are not outside of the generally accepted norms applicable for a 501 c-3 not for profit organization. So, our sense of oversight, or stewardship, is not an option; but, rather an integral part of how we function. Our accountability is to our parishioners as stakeholders. Additionally, there are others to whom we must, by ordinance or ethics, be accountable to as well. This is how some of our workings may seem to be more “business like” than “church like”. Our compliance with many of the principles and norms are necessary for us to fully advance our mission in today’s world.

The following pages are part of how our parish is accountable to you the parishioners as stakeholders.

The numbers are certainly important. The narrative helps to present what is possible with the resources we have to work with in order to fulfill our mission. I invite you to take your time and read these pages carefully as Stewards of our parish. I am especially grateful to those who have participated in our “Increased Offertory Program” last year. There are 7 months of data in this fiscal year report and two months data in the calendar report. It seems as if we will meet our minimum goal of covering revenues previously gained through fund raising in the Sunday Stewardship Offering. Thank you for helping us to make this needed transition in order to move toward long term financial stability. Let us pray that through the intercession of Mary, Seat of Wisdom our parish community will continue to grow in Faith, Service and Holiness. Peace!

Worship and Music

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Andrew J. Macirowski The church: the building, the altar, the icons, the vessels, the vestments, the music, the sacraments; all of these things, to paraphrase Saint Augustine, are visible signs of an invisible reality. The presence of God, the love of Christ, the workings of the Holy Spirit - these things are present here.

MASS ATTENDANCE Attendance at Mass, active participation in the liturgy, and reception of the Eucharist are the tent-poles of our Catholic life, inside the walls of our worship spaces.

We have a lively community of worshippers.

The spoken responses and prayers of the people at Mass are robust yet sincere, proud but prayerful, and most of all, present! Whether in our chapel with two, three, or four dozen congregants, or our church with an average of two-hundred thirty-four (234) souls per Mass (and at capacity for some Christmas, Holy Week and Easter services), the vast majority of attendees actively participate in the people’s parts at Mass. This is very evident, and good news indeed.

Participation by a singing assembly is not quite at the level as the spoken responses, and is often inconsistent from one Mass time to another, one setting of the Ordinary to another, et cetera. While not everyone may posses an angelic singing voice, we should still strive to join in communal song, especially at those points during the liturgy where a response is called for the singing of the Gloria, Responsorial Psalm (the action is in the name!), Alleluia, Agnus Dei and more. Remember to sing to the Lord!

“Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!�

Psalms 100:2

Worship and Music

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(cont.)

OUR MINISTRIES AND MEMBERS We have 170 active volunteers who give of their time to serve in our various liturgical ministries at weekend Masses. This seems to be an average number for us, as in the past few years our totals have been 166 (FYE2017) and 174 (FYE2018). When we add the members of music ministry that do not serve in another capacity that number grows by 15 persons. We have added several new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, we’ve gained a musician here or there, and a special thanks goes out to our Altar Servers, who, as they leave for college and can no longer serve with frequency, do a great job of recruiting their own replacements. As a result, our total number of altar servers have remained steady, although the roster has changed quite a bit.

Many of our volunteers work hard and often. And while this is certainly commendable, some individuals end up serving with much greater frequency than others; sometimes by choice, but more often by necessity. With weekly attendance just under 1,000, we should expect a volunteer base of about 220-250, yet we are under 200. We are always in need of more volunteers in each ministry, including the choir and handbell ensemble, which are under-staffed by about 15 and 7 respectively.

A secondary issue that has continually been of some concern is the preference of volunteers to only attend certain Masses. The Saturday and 10 am Sunday Masses are greatly preferred by many of our volunteers.

However, the other Masses are often understaffed: The 8 am Mass is often short on cantors and altar servers, the Noon Mass is often short on altar servers, readers, and especially extraordinary ministers. If more of our volunteers would willingly serve at different Masses, some of our problems would be alleviated.

A third aspect that has become more evident lately is the lack of commitment for special days - Holy Days of Obligation, Ash Wednesday, Candlemas, Christmas, Easter, etc., as well as the weekends near our civic holidays. We have begun to combat this issue by altering our Mass schedule on these heavy travel weekends, and reducing the offerings of Masses on Christmas Eve and services on Ash Wednesday, and we’ve seen some success there. The issue lies in the fact that we can’t alter our schedule any further for Christmas, Easter, or other Holy Days - meaning the two-fold solution lies in an increase in volunteer base and the flexibility of those involved.

If you are interested in joining a ministry, there is no time like the present!

Worship and Music (cont.)

ALL THINGS MUSICAL Our music ministry continues to evolve as we strive to be more in line with the Universal Church, with a focus on solid theology, well-written hymns and songs, liturgically accurate texts and the occasional challenge piece for the choir.

We continue to expand our parish repertoire. During the Holy seasons and on Holy Days, the choir has been singing the Communion Antiphon as prescribed in the Roman Missal. This is a practice that will continue and one that we hope will be adopted by more of the faithful, in time. We have also moved away from the use of seasonal psalms at weekend Masses (which were initially approved to allow congregations who were not used to singing the psalms to have a point at which to start, but we are a vibrant, singing congregation / or by occasional communities, such as monthly school Masses), and have been utilizing the psalm of the day, which fits better liturgically, as the psalms correspond to the readings.

Hymns and songs, both new and old, that have not been a part of our sung worship have also been in use lately and will continue as we expand our repertoire of music. It is important to recognize all time periods and styles of sacred music and to offer the best possible rendition of the most appropriate pieces of music at all times.

We have seen a slight decrease in the size our of choir, handbell, and cantor rosters as some members have retired from their ministry or moved out of our parish. As with all ministries, the music ministry is extremely important in the life of a church. As I alluded to previously, a congregation of our size should put forth a choir of about 30 volunteers, but we are at about half that number when nobody is sick, away at their summer or winter residence, or at another engagement. Our handbell choir needs about 12 people to be truly successful, and we do have 9 members, but some of them also sing in the choir, making it difficult to utilize music written for choir and handbells together. Our choir and handbell ensemble are always accepting members, no prior experience required. The more, the merrier!

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Worship and Music (cont.)

In August of 2018, we held our first concert in the Summer Sounds series. A choir comprised of members of music ministry from several local parishes, including our own, performed works by a wide variety of composers, accompanied by organ, piano, and a 15-piece string orchestra. Although very well received by those in attendance, the actual number of attendees and likewise the donations, fell short of expectations. We held another concert in this series in August 2019, with a smaller instrumental ensemble, and am pleased to say that attendance was up from the previous year. It is a hope that this trend continues and that we will be able to continue to offer these kinds of events for years to come.

Also in August of 2018, we hosted a benefit concert for the Rescue Ridge animal rescue organization. The concert was well attended and the organization was very grateful for the donations received.

In June of 2019, we once again welcomed the Monmouth Civic Chorus, who gave a concert of theatrical choral music, from operas, operettas and musicals. They are always gracious guests who take care of our space during their use, and are also very appreciative of the ways we are able to accommodate them. The chorus will be returning in 2020, and we are currently looking at other opportunities to present musical offerings outside of the liturgy.

LAST WORDS In summary, we are a strong, prayerful and active faith community. The challenge remains that a smaller than average percentage of active parishioners are engaged in ministry. I encourage all of our members to prayerfully consider giving some of their time and talent to the community. Whether it be singing in the choir, acting as a substitute usher on Holy Days, giving up a few hours to take down the Christmas decorations, or wherever the Spirit directs you, the community is always grateful for the contributions of its members.

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Worship and Music

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(cont.)

If you have an interest in learning more about any of these ministries please do not hesitate to contact us through the office, phone call, or email at: worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org We welcome your many talents.

“Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord. You serve the Lord Christ.�

Colossians 3:23-24

Temporal Administration

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Edwin A. Sevillano, MBA Many good things were accomplished last year thanks to the support of our parishioners, the involvement and enthusiasm of our volunteers, the leadership of our pastoral staff and the vision of both our finance and pastoral council members.

In the lines to follow there are some highlights of what was accomplished this past Fiscal Year 07/2018 – 06/2019 in the areas and ministries under my oversight.

FACILITIES: 1. Sound systems upgrade: The Federal Communications Commission announced in 2017 the repurposing of the 600 MHz frequencies for use by wireless services making it no longer available for wireless microphone use. The main system in the church -which was loaned to the parish in 2014 due to the damage of our own one by lightningoperated in the 600 MHz frequencies forcing us to look for a sound system replacement. The other 3 systems in parish hall, the theatre and Madonna hall were also part of a comprehensive upgrade plan to be in compliance with federal regulation. After proposals review and approval by the Finance Council, the project was budgeted for last fiscal year.

Implementation started shortly after Thanksgiving and the new system was ready for use at the Christmas masses. New permanent outdoor speakers have also been installed in the church overhang for those occasions where the liturgy begins outside of the church building (i.e., Palm Sunday or the Easter Vigil).

2. HVAC equipment repairs: Our Trane and Carrier HVAC rooftop units in the Spiritual Center, Parish Hall and Church have begun showing signs of deterioration in the past years and some compressors started to work deficiently or not work at all. To address this situation this year we budgeted some major repairs on the most critical units: in the church by the organ side, parish hall south and in the faith formation/rooms 12 & 14 units. All of those units needed a compressor replacement. In addition, an economizer control was added to the Spiritual Center unit to allow for fresh air intake which is a building code requirement. This first phase was completed beginning of the spring.

3. Exterior lightning upgrade: The high-pressure sodium lights in the parking lot were a constant maintenance issue since they had a bulb and a ballast, and our lot was getting darker and darker at night. Since the brightness they provided was not ideal we started looking for proposals to have them replaced by more efficient LED bulbs with no ballast. One of those proposals even suggested replacing the entire fixtures. Though more expensive up front, the new fixtures are rated for 3 times more lifespan 80,000 estimated hours. Upon consultation we decided to go with this latter solution. The parking lot lights started to be replaced gradually starting December and were completed in the spring. The bollards around campus were also upgraded with LED bulbs to match the lights by the grotto.

“Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.�

Luke 6:38

Temporal Administration (cont.)

4. Parking lot maintenance: The parking lot has been deteriorating as time progresses, but we also acknowledge to repave it properly is a monumental project, which is beyond our means at this time. Last summer we were faced with the opportunity to start doing some patching. One of the contractors working in the roads near town stopped by to offer us leftover asphalt at a very competitive price. We picked a couple of sections to mill and to repair as an initial phase. We expect to continue addressing other areas next year.

5. Church main entrance painting: The overhang and supporting columns in the church main entrance were in need of some beautification. Sealing the exposed wood was required to avoid deterioration. With the input from the Patrimony committee new colors were selected for this paint project, which was completed in the fall in preparation for the outdoor speaker installation detailed above.

STEWARDSHIP: Conversations to consider an increased offertory program started earlier in 2017 as the financial forecast showed a significant deficit for the years to come. In addition, we had noticed a significant decline in participation in our fundraisers like the Golf Outing and the Super 50/50. In the spring 2018 both Finance and Pastoral council members received presentations from 2 consulting firms to offer a program at St Mary. A selection was made, and the program named “For It Is In Giving That We Receive� was put into place to launch the first Sunday in October. In the weeks to follow over 200 households of the parish responded positively to the invitation to review and increase their weekly offertory.

Thanks to their commitment we were able to increase our Sunday collections in almost 9%. The Building & Mortgage monthly collection and the Christmas collection also showed increases of 7% and 8.5% respectively.

The program however is far from being completed as our fixed costs continue to rise year after year. The ultimate goal is for the parish to cover with the Sunday collection its costs of operation in full without the need of any additional fundraising. While the task may seem hard to accomplish it certainly requires the commitment of all our parishioners to make it happen and be less burdensome:

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Temporal Administration

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(cont.)

Those who did not respond initially to the increased offertory program can prayerfully review their offertory and make an increase.  Those working for corporations which offer matching contributions to charitable organizations can make their offerings to St Mary from their paycheck.  Those retired parishioners who have IRAs can also benefit from tax breaks by contributing to charity.

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We thank our parishioners for their continuing support and for helping St. Mary Parish strengthen as a vibrant self-sustained parish.

The Super 50/50 was held in the fall. The goal this year was to pay with the proceeds two past Catholic School support bills in the amount of $53,671.42. We sold 330 tickets and raised close to $15,000 towards our goal. With the advice of the Finance Council it was decided to supplement the funds with our regular income to pay off one of those Catholic education support bills of $27,494. While there still remain unpaid priors’ years Catholic School Co-Sponsorship bills it was decided to discontinue the Super 50/50 and focus on reinforcing our Sunday stewardship.

The Diocesan capital campaign Faith to Move Mountains continued on its redemption stage this past year.

From the total pledges of over $1.3 million some $900,000 has been received thru the date of preparing this report. We strongly encourage our parishioners to continue making your pledge payments as the parish is already benefiting from the rebates received from the campaign.

The Annual Catholic Appeal was launched in February with the goal to raise $75,000. At the time of preparing this report just 171 households have pledged to the ACA raising close to $40,000. With several months till the end of the year, we urge those parishioners who have not made a gift yet to support the ACA 2019.

Temporal Administration (cont.)

OUTREACH: Those less fortunate than us in the larger community and surroundings continue being assisted by a network of parishes of which St Mary is an active participant. Emergency assistance is an essential part of our mission.   

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We continue allocating $50,000 from our budget to Charitable Appeals and there is always need for more.

Our monthly food collection helps supply the Open Door food pantry in Freehold.

The Thanksgiving Food Collection last year made possible that over 200 grocery bags and 160 turkeys arrived to the tables of our brothers and sisters in need.

We continue offering the Tree of Love and Sponsor A Family for Christmas during the Advent season connecting our parishioners with those children and families in need as they prepare themselves for Christmas.

At the initiative of one of our Pastoral Council members, this year we partnered with Rise Against Hunger to host a meal packing event and over 20,000 meals were packed in 2 consecutive Sundays during Lent.

All of these programs and many others are made possible thanks to the sacrificial support of our parishioners and the involvement of parish leaders.

SOCIAL EVENTS: We have continued to offer several community buildings events during the year to continue fostering fellowship amongst our parishioners.  

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Agape is how we know our “Coffee & Doughnuts Sunday” and it was scheduled 6 Sundays during the year after the 8 am and 10 am masses.

Halloween Halls was offered on October 27 with the participation of over 300 children of all ages. A catechetical component for children of catechetical age named Saints & Heroes was paired with the trickor-treating for the first time.

The Advent Pancake Breakfast continued being our tradition this past year with over 600 participants and dozens of volunteers of all ages.

Love is in the Air was again our Valentine’s Day dance after a few years hiatus. About 30 couples joined us for a night of love, music, dance and fun.

The Easter Egg Hunt was another fun event for the young ones the second Sunday of Easter, April 28.

In summary it has been a very active and fruitful year. There are many more things coming and we count on the generosity of our parishioners to carry them thru. Please feel free to contact us if you want to help with something or if you need more information. Many thanks to all of you for your continued support! God bless you.

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Charitable Appeals

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FY July 2018 – June 2019 Direct Support

$30,513

Adopt a Family (Sponsor and Adopt Combined)

60 Families in 2018

Tree of Love (843 gifts @ $25.00 per gift)

$21,075

Thanksgiving Baskets

200 bags of Thanksgiving groceries and 160 turkeys

Direct Charitable Appeals

$11,760

Non-Diocesan Collections

$15,917

Rise Against Hunger (meal packing event)

$6,903

Missionary Co-Operation Plan: The Servants of the Lord & The Virgin of Matara

$7,842

FAITH TO MOVE MOUNTAINS DIOCESAN ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN Saint Mary Parish Minimum Goal (including 3 years of the Annual Catholic Appeal)

Saint Mary Parish Necessary Goal (to complete the 3 items detailed in the campaign’s case statement)

Amount pledged as of July 2019 Number of Pledges Average gi Paid pledges

$1,250,000 $2,250,000 $1,375,004 197 $6,980 $910,717

Rebates* Received by the Parish: Annual Catholic Appeal 2018 Faith to Move Mountains

$11,250 $145,765

* The money is isolated and restricted until all FTMM rebates have been received.

Thank you to all parishioners for con nuing to make your pledge payments on me! h ps://www.dioceseo renton.org/aca-donate-page

Fiscal Overview: Year Ending

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June 30th, 2019 Susan Lambert, CPA We continue to make slow but steady progress towards stabilizing the fiscal soundness of The Parish of Saint Mary. Through the generosity of parishioners, over the last 6 years, Saint Mary has paid down past due obligations to the diocese (Assessments, Pension, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Property & Liability Insurance, Catholic High School and Elementary School CoSponsorship). There remains $75,714 due for Catholic High School CoSponsorship. Additionally, we have reduced the outstanding mortgage for church improvements and the remaining mortgage balance of $104,546 as of June 30, 2019 is anticipated to be paid off by December 2020.

Fiscal year July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 resulted in revenue over expenses of $82,267 and was slightly less than previous year. Highlights of the year’s financial results are: ·

As a result of the increased offertory program started in October 2018 Sunday Stewardship is $65,000 higher than previous year (7 months into the program).

Due to elimination of fundraising events, Golf Outing and Love Thy Neighbor did not generate any revenue for this year.

Bequests/Other donations added $39,382 one-time additional revenue over previous year as a result of increased offertory program.

Overall expenses were $52,169 higher than previous year due to building repairs and maintenance and increased offertory program professional fees.

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The overall financial condition is as follows: ·

Financials are prepared on the accrual method and therefore expenses are recorded when occurred and not when paid. The $82,267 reported surplus of revenue over expense was used towards (1) $71,170 for the principal portion of the mortgage and (2) payment of $27,494 for past due prior years obligation due the diocese for Catholic school support.

Vendor payables increased due to year end invoices for June that did not get paid until July.

Elementary and secondary school support was paid in full this fiscal year.

The mortgage balance on existing loan was reduced by $71,170. Interest payments are being made on the building loan with principal payments to begin November 2021 (see page 17).

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While our budget for June 30, 2020 anticipates a cash surplus of $16,184 this is before mortgage principal payments of $73,335 are made. Therefore the following should still be considered: ·

Increase of Sunday Stewardship giving is necessary to offset loss revenue from elimination of fundraisers.

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Expand the use of online giving to steady revenues especially when families are out of town.

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Consider bequests or legacy gifts to provide stability for the future.

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Continue to address physical facility and equipment maintenance and care of grounds.

Fiscal Overview:

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Year Ending June 30th, 2019 INCOME

“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind.

This the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it. You shall love your neighbor as yourself.�

Matthew 22:37-39

Total Income: $1,387,830

Collection income amount listed for Fiscal Year ending 06/30/2019 reflect 8 months since the start of the Increased Offertory Program.

DISBURSEMENTS

Total Disbursements: $1,404,227

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Annual Offertory Calendar Year 2018 2018 AVERAGE WEEKLY OFFERTORY: SUNDAY ONLY Offertory figures for Calendar Year 2018 reflect 2 months since the start of the Increased Offertory Program.

Total Number of Households EOY 2018—Sundays

1264

Total Non-Contributing Households EOY 2018—Sundays

Avg per week

Offertory Amount weekly

# of Households

$200.00 to 100.01

11

$1,637.75

$100.00 to 50.01

44

$2,804.75

$50.00 to 30.01

74

$2,789.08

$30.00 to 20.01

105

$2,526.79

$20.00 to 10.01

185

2,658.62

$10.00 to .01

551

$1,904.23

$0.00

294

$0.00

On-Line and Envelope weekly total

2018 ALL FUNDS: SUNDAY, EASTER, CHRISTMAS & BUILDING/MORTGAGE

294

$740,729

Loose Cash Total Weekly

$60,879

Weekly Average (51 weeks excludes Easter)

$15,718

Total Number of Households EOY 2018—All Funds

1264

Total Non-Contributing Households EOY 2018—All Funds Annual Offertory Amount

# of Households

152

Total

$25,000 to 10,000.01

5

$82,721.00

$10,000 to 2,500 .01

85

$347,648.95

$2,500 to 1,000.01

221

$346,406.90

$1,000 to 400.01

239

$154,214.25

$400 to 100.01

282

$63,795.92

$100.00 to .01

280

$13,608.00

$0.00

152

$0.00

Total Households

1264

$1,008,395.02

Checks and Loose cash Total Annual Offering

$80,966.00 $1,089,361.02

Statement of

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Financial Operations

Actual FYE 6/30/18

Actual FYE 6/30/19

Budget FYE 6/30/20

REVENUES Offertory Weekly Offerings

$

Christmas

731,424

$

796,765

$

805,000

112,668

122,322

115,000

Easter

86,287

84,873

80,000

Mortgage Reduction/Building Fund

64,356

68,854

62,000

Charitable Giving

48,188

50,455

50,000

Special Collections --Missions, etc.

14,500

15,917

15,500

1,057,423

1,139,186

1,127,500

118,600

14,898

-

99,250

116,803

105,000

900

40,282

141,500

Annual Catholic Appeal

11,250

11,250

11,250

Mass Stipends & Stole Fees Bulletin Revenue

27,705 14,000

30,600 12,000

29,500 14,000

Candle Revenue from Grotto

10,873

12,102

11,500

Other Revenue (LUAM, etc)

12,237

10,709

11,750

Total Offertory Fundraising-----Golf, 50/50, LTN Religious Education Tuition Bequests/Restricted Donations

TOTAL REVENUES

$

1,352,238

$

1,387,830

$

1,452,000

EXPENSES Salaries & Wages Employee Benefits

415,143 88,019

414,489 99,437

439,266 124,244

170,449

168,129

171,557

Materials and Supplies

119,745

98,310

139,700

Building/Grounds/Equipment Maintenance & Repairs

181,558

211,453

228,800

Mortgage Interest Payments

31,346

29,048

26,900

Extraordinary Expenses Charitable Giving Special Collection Disbursements

41,148 43,569 14,500

41,322 46,573 15,917

55,000 50,000 15,500

Property and Liability Insurance

50,846

59,208

61,547

Utilities

56,603

56,059

61,700

Professional Fees

26,490

42,049

30,700

Other Expenditures

13,978

23,569

30,902

TOTAL EXPENSES

BALANCE ON HAND 06/30

$

$

1,253,394

98,844

$

$

1,305,563

82,267

$

$

1,435,816

16,184

Financial Position

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LIABILITIES 6/30/18 Vendor accounts payable Catholic school support Total

$ $

34,841 103,208 138,049

6/30/19 $ $

66,283 75,714 141,997

Past due debt of $27,494 of elementary and secondary Catholic School support paid.

MORTGAGE/LOAN PAYABLE * Mortgage Balance as of July 1, 2018 Total Principal Payments - 2018/2019

$

175,716 (71,170) 825,000

Building loan $

929,546

$

Mortgage Principal Payments 7/1/18-6/30/19 Adjusted Balance on Hand June 30, 2019

82,267 (71,170) 11,097

Payment of outstanding Catholic School Support invoices

(27,494)

Loan Balance as of June 30, 2019 * Expected payoff date December 31, 2020

2018/2019 FINANCIAL CONSOLIDATION SUMMARY Balance on Hand 6/30/19 (from previous page)

Net Loss

$

(16,397)

“For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.”

1 Timothy 3:13

Faith Formation and Religious Education

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Jim Bridges, Ph.D. This has been a year full of moments of growth in learning, faith deepening and sharing, social concerns activity, and fun.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM: In the 2018-19 school year we had 512 registered students.

41 Grades 1 & 2 on-site 139 Grades 7 & 8 on-site 112 Grades 3-6 online 220 Summer intensive – grades 1-6 The Summer Intensive Program continued to be a tremendous success. A roster of professional Catholic school teachers taught and guided our 220 students in our two summer sessions.

Online students work through a curriculum titled My Catholic Faith Delivered. Student progress is monitored.

Students need to successfully complete one grade level before moving on to the next.

A minimum of four Intergenerational sessions are required for our Summer Intensive and Online students.

These are family learning sessions and/or events held throughout the year which consist of teaching, liturgical, family participation, and Penance/Reconciliation.

Various ministerial activities are also included.

“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”

Proverbs 22:6

Faith Formation and Religious Education (cont.)

Our 7th and 8th graders met on Sunday evening between September and May as they prepared for their Confirmation in the fall of their 9th grade year. We had 14 facilitators working with the students.

The highlight of the year was the Rise Against Hunger event, where the students along with some parents, gathered on 2 consecutive Sunday afternoons in March and packaged over 20,000 meals. These meals became part of a much larger delivery of over 200,000 meals delivered to Convoy of Hope in Nicaragua.

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ADULT FAITH FORMATION We have several ongoing study and spiritual formation groups meeting in the parish. 

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Walking with Purpose is a Catholic women's bible study offering programming to connect women with their catholic faith through personal study and small group discussions.

Aiming to also help women develop a deep meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ, Living in the Fathers Love was offered Spring of 2018 and three programs were held fall of 2018- winter/spring of 2019. A total of 92 women participated.

Bible study groups involving both men and women worked through three separate programs: The Gospel of Mark, The Prophets, and a Biblical Walk Through the Mass.

Dr. Bridges delivered a series of presentations during the year. These included the “Infancy Narratives”, “Images of God in the Bible and the Ancient World”, and “How Did Jesus Become God”.

We also held a special showing of the new film, “Pope Francis: A Man of His Word.”

Those who saw it loved the film and we are intending on doing a repeat showing this coming year.

One highlight of the year was our hosting of a special Dynamic Catholic event sponsored by cohort #13 featuring Dr. Allen Hunt. Over 500 people from around the Diocese attended the day-long event.

The Martha Mary Guild for women provided vibrant programming throughout the year incorporating all aspects of parish life (community/hospitality, prayer/worship, faith

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formation, outreach and stewardship). The guild begins all meeting with the rosary in the chapel. The annual clothing drive and sale in Sept. raised enough money to support worthy organizations in the community benefiting women and children in need.

Respect Life Ministry participated in programming proclaiming human life as a precious gift from God and promoting life from the moment of conception to natural death.

Two Book clubs opportunities: Sofia’s Circle (Fridays), and Spiritual Reading (Tuesdays) with Sr. M. Francis Lomeo. Many great books were read, discussed and applied to life situations.

Book Give-Away & Kiosk – To provide faith filled resources to the community, a variety of faith-filled books are distributed throughout the year. Little books of reflections were also distributed during Advent (blue book) and Lent (purple book), and a white Easter book of reflections. A diverse assortment of complimentary formation literature, pamphlets and resources were available on the kiosk in the gathering space and at the daily and Lenten chapels. Resources for children were added during Advent and Lent. Grieving materials were shared with bereavement ministry.

The parish purchased a subscription to FORMED for parishioners. As an online gateway to dynamic Catholic content, Formed is available 24/7.

Please register at www.stmaryscoltsneck.formed.org.

Faith Formation and Religious Education (cont.)

SACRAMENTS Baptism: 36 infants were baptized with parent couples attending Baptism preparation session. During this now one (1) hour session, increased from 30 minutes, couples are instructed not only on how the Rite of Baptism takes place, they are advised of their role as the PRIMARY teachers of the faith and provided literature along with take home study materials that go beyond “the baptism.�

First Holy Communion: Last year 52 children (Spring) and 2 young adults (Easter Vigil) received their First Holy Communion.

This involves two separate areas of formation.

Second Graders, whether prepared during Summer Intensive or on-site, receive religious instruction over the course of the semester, first preparing for and receiving the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation prior to their reception of, and how to properly receive, the Eucharist. Similarly, adults receive weekly instruction throughout the course of the year by our RCIA team of volunteers.

Confirmation: 80 teenagers were Confirmed. For teenagers, the process is a two-year on-site preparation program during 7th and 8th grade with classes every other Sunday, consisting of over 20 volunteer facilitators, whereas an adult would receive weekly instruction by our RCIA team headed by Irene Weller, and assisted by many others. Their reception of the Sacrament is based on their readiness.

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Sacramental Statistics Calendar Year 2018

Bap sm

36

Infants

36

First Holy Communion

55

Grade 2

55

Confirma on

82

Teenagers

80

RCIA

2

Marriages

9

Funerals

27

Anoin ng of the Sick

23

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“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever!

Amen.�

2 Peter 3:18

Calendar Year

1978

1988

1998

2008

2018

Bap sm

24

30

103

80

36

First Holy Communion

60

30

122

108

55

Confirma on

142

92

55

140

82

Marriage

13

23

27

12

9

Funerals

19

17

26

28

27

Anoin ng of the Sick

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

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BAPTISMS Briella McKenzie Bennett Tessa Madalena Berardi Dominic Anthony Berke Katherine Ann Bishop Luke William Burton Matthew Church Grace Melissa Cicero Victoria Grace Conaghan Emily Kate Degenhardt Jaxon James DeNeen Anna Rose DeNotta Julian Oliver Eastman Gavin Ethan Eckhoff Julian James Ferrentino Valentina Rose Franco Nelle Bailey Higgins Patrick Augustine Johnston Alexander Henry Kapner

Olivia Juliette Kelly Luke James Lopusznick Paul Edgar Marano Dalton George Daniel Mendl Lucia Marie Mendonca Vanessa Nicole Orrico Pasquale Lino Pace Oriana Rose Panicali Chase Harper Payne Sloane Catherine Pires Kiera Shea Plonski James Joseph Reuter Leo Rizzuto Giuliana Rose Ruotolo John MacDonald Sessions Philip Statile Jr. Olivia Grace Voiro Keegan Robert Wissman

COMMUNIONS Hubert Baszak Maya Baszak Frank Berardi Carmine Berardi Karina Bhatnagar Angelina Cassiliano Lyla Cieslak James Conrey Carmela Crepezzi Madeline Cullen Caterina DeSerio James Ecklord Martina Fabbricatore Angelina Favilla Christian Favorito Jocelyn Franco-Martin Alyssa Fredericks Christian Gallello

Julia Gibson Nathan Habib Ty Hassan Brooke Howard Sophia Ignomirello Gavin Kane Matthew Kearney Alison Kelly Madeleine Kneute Liam Koster James Main Jack Manfredonia Jenevieve Mangold Emme Mendez Siena Nicholson Maria Nicosia John Palazzolo Noah Pazmino

Mia Petrini Kayla Powell Emma Reisinger Giuliana Ronco Anna Savino Canaan Schlageter David Sette Chace Staback Giuseppe Tantillo Thomas Tramutola Mariele Trombino Giuliana Viola Jason Ward Alexa Weber Gemma Whitman Hailey Willis Caden Yale Larissa Yaninas Payton Zarraga

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CONFIRMATION Christopher George Aderton Andrew Matthew Bacile Katrina Francis Barreiro Carley Anne Benevento Christopher Gerard Brown Ava Catherine Bujnowski Michael Gabriel Buzzetta Alaina Catherine Calo Danielle Francesca Cammaroto Ethan Patrick Cappelleri Christopher Anthony Catalano Lea Marie Cifelli Isabelle Maria Coppola Ashley Margaret Correia Anthony Patrick D'Avanzo Evalisse Joan DeMizio Sophie Bridget Divino Dylan Albert Eschinger Anthony Joseph Esposito Jennifer Marie Esposito Anthony George Favorito Sophia Elizabeth Fitzhenry Marley Josephine Flynn Serena Teresa Fragoulias Tyler Patrick Garito Julianne Rose Gibson Dina Gabriella Giliberti Ashley Frances Glusko

Alison Maria Greenstein Anthony Paul Gubitosi Anthony Thomas Guglieri Caroline Gianna Gulka Quinn Clare Hoagland Sarah Adele Huys Joseph Andrew Imbesi Brianna Rose Johnson Ryan Peter Johnson Mary Elizabeth Kiechlin Kayla Blaise Kling Owen Peter Krupa Michael Oliver LaGrasta James Luke Lavery Owen Sebastian Leccese Andrew Patrick McDevitt Mary Rose Miller Julianna Clare Mondella Madelyn Julia Moore Bianca Josephine Morrongiello Lance John Muller, Jr. Alexis Emiliana Najmy Ashley Rose O'Connor Michael Vincent Padalec Sophia Patricia Pecoraro Evan Michael Peneiras Sarah Rose Peneiras Alexa Rose Pennachio

Kara Ann Petrosino Megan Elizabeth Pongrac Ava Catherine Quigley Kayla Camila Reed Brendan Paul Renard Natalia Lucia Renda Cristian Peter Rodriguez Aidan Thomas Schauer Sophia Grace Sessa Justin Vincent Shapses Aidan Sebastian Sisco John John Spallin Nicole Elizabeth Sperduto Olivia Catherine Starace Christian Robert Steensen Nicole Sophia Steiniger Christian Michael Thompson Michael Thomas Thompson Ryan Nicholas Tietjen Antonios Andrew Tsompanidis David Andrew Tuschmann Michael Thomas Unger Jaden Patrick Urbano Ava Rose Valesi Kaeley Amelia Wilson Jackson Patrick Younger

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MARRIAGES Jason Scott Caronna and Brenda Louise Murphy Jeff Michael Croasdale and Danielle Mia Towler Sean Patrick Duffy and Briana Che Sarapochillo Christian Andrew Erbig and Taylor Rae DeBlase Juan Gutierrez and Marta Torres Christopher James Messina and Christina Ann Caruso Mark Gerard Miller and Colleen Patrice Light Joseph Anthony Siragusa and Gabrielle Nicole Ricci Craig Matthew Susalis and Megan Rose McIntee

“He says, “I will declare your name to my brothers and sisters; in the assembly I will sing your praises.”

FUNERALS

Psalm 95:1 Corrine Alaimo Lillian Albano Michael Arbolino Cory Aufiero Maureen Bertodatti Elizabeth Bracco Robert Cantalupo Patrick Clarke Josephine Clement Mafalda Coseglia Anna D'Amaro Camille Gagliardi Daniel Gauthier William Gurkas

Richard Kernan Maria Leeuw Henry Lohn John McCormack Marjorie Messler Steven Parkes Stephen Petrovcin Angelina Santopietro Denise Smith Robert Smith Francesco Spinozzi Lorraine Ventura Helen Viggers

GRANT US, O God, to be sure in faith, strong in hope, and perfected in love, so that amid the challenges of our day we may do whatever we can wherever we are to build up your Church as true Christians - Christ Bearers to the church, to the world, and most especially, to each other.

We ask this in the name of Your Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Amen.

The Parish of Saint Mary One Phalanx Road Colts Neck, NJ 07722 www.StMarysColtsNeck.org ParishOffice@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666