Finance and Finance Council

St. Jude Parish Finance Council

 

Mission

The Finance Council is a consultative body which provides the pastor with advice concerning the good stewardship of parish fiscal resources. 

It assists the pastor by:

1.     Conducting long-range financial planning for Operating budget and Capital needs in the parish

2.     Developing and overseeing the Annual Parish Budget process

3.     Providing financial analysis of current fiscal status reports

4.     Providing fiscal analysis of proposed goals, strategies, and programs.

 

Membership 2007-2008:

Mike Kinzer – Chair  

Molly Boll                  

Sue McConnaha      

Rob Sonderman         

Mark Mackaman       

Karen Linscott         

Father Dave Rogerson        

Lauren Sing  - Pastoral Council Liaison

Jerry Kuntz  - Staff

 

 

 

Past Chairs:

 

Paul Johnson                  2005-2007

David Smith                2003-2005

Barb Plovie                 2000-2003

 

 

Sources and Uses of Revenue in our Parish

What you get for $1.275 million

The summary of revenues and expenses are listed below.  The salaries of the staff have been allocated to the various ministries.  This summary, however, does not reflect the total contributions of the parish and the impact of the various programs.  Parishoners have donated thousands of hours of time and talent in addition to the treasures.  Below is a short list of just some of the items that occurred in the last year because of this generosity. 

Stewardship—Welcomed 148 newly registered households.  As part of our pledge to tithe 10% of our income, we honored about 25 grants and made the final payment on our commitment to Palisades Retreat House and made the first payment to help the Blessed Mother of Calcutta parish.  Hosted Tent City.

Youth--Over 200 Jr. and Sr. High teens participated in Sunday Teen meetings, spirituality groups, teen band, conventions, three mission trips, and service projects.  70 teens were confirmed with the help of parents, adult leaders, facilitators, and organizers.

Faith Formation and Education—81 children received First Eucharist with support from parents and catechists.  Over 250 children learned about their faith in weekly classes and participated in service activities such as preparing lunches for the residents of Tent City.  The RCIA people helped 10 adults come into the church with baptism and confirmation. Stephen Ministers aid those who need it.  Eucharistic Ministers visit and take communion to local hospitals, retirement centers, and the homebound. 

Sacraments and Liturgy –88 Baptisms, 19 marriages, 50 annointings, 22 funerals, and 1 deaconate ordination.  Three choirs and a couple dozen cantors and accompanists provide music. In total 380 people serve in 11 liturgical ministries.

Thank you for your time, talent, and treasure.

                                             ----Finance Council

 

 

 

(Link to Current Stewardship Report)

 

 

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