Annual report - Office of Parish Stewardship

Christ the King
Parish Family
Commack, New York
2002 Annual Report
“The Church:
From Building It
to Becoming It”
“Rejoicing in the Love of God and centered in Eucharist,
We strive to be a welcoming, vibrant and caring Community
that promotes the dignity of every person.”
“All are welcome to share in the vision, mission and ministry of
Christ the King Parish Family. ”
Our Pastoral Team
Rev. Joseph W. Staudt
Pastor
Rev. Simon Fernando
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Sean Gann
Parochial Vicar
Anthony M. Giambalvo
Deacon
Sr. Joy Castiglione, O.P.
Pastoral Associate
Tom Burns
Parish Social Ministry
Christopher Ferraro
Music Ministry
Margaret Marconi
Religious Education
Bill O’Brien
Parish Administrator
Wendy Wessler
Technology & Communications
Opportunities for
Spiritual Growth
Advent Lessons and Carols
Centering Prayer
Eucharistic Adoration
Little Rock Scripture Study
Liturgy of the Hours
Marian Night
Parish Missions
Rosary
Spiritual Direction
Taize Prayer Around the Cross
Teams of our Lady
Ministries of Worship
Altar Servers
Baptismal Ministry
Eucharistic Ministers
Family Mass Committee
Flower Committee
Greeters
Hospitality Committee
Lectors
Ministry of Consolation
Music - Adult Choir
Music - Children’s Choir
Music - Handbell Choir
Music - Instrumentalists
Music - Summer Choir
Ushers
Ministries of Service
Blood Drive
Parish Outreach
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Social Concerns Committee
Respect Life Committee
Rosary Makers
Ministries of the Word
Holy Family Regional School
Junior Youth Group
Pre-Cana
Religious Education
RCIA - Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults
Vacation Bible School
Youth Group
Ministries of Witness
CYO
Holy Name Society
Knights of Columbus
Ladies Auxiliary
Legion of Mary
Ministry of Praise
Natural Family Planning
Scouts
Senior Citizens
Ministries of
Administration
Bishop’s Annual Appeal
Finance Committee
Communications Ministry
Offering Counters
Post Office Ministry
Stewardship Committee
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The first issue of our parish newsletter,
Glad Tidings, was published in April. This
quarterly publication combines photos, ministry
stories, information about parish events and
activities, biographies of the pastoral team and
other insightful items.
9
Our parish family responded to the tragic
events of September 11, 2001 by gathering items
used in the relief efforts. We also supported the
relief efforts with a monetary donation of $13,041.
9
Through the generosity of those who
contributed to the Capital Campaign for the new
church, we were able to make arrangements for
our new Baldwin Grand Piano to be delivered
early.
9
In November our first Taize Prayer was
held in the church. This candlelight service
combines simple chants, reflective silence and
prayer around the cross. We now celebrate this
type of prayer fives times a year.
9
Last January our parish sent Tom Burns,
director of Parish Social Ministry, to the
Diocesan Mission in the Dominican Republic
with a check for $1,000 to support the important
work done there.
9
4,842 families are registered at Christ the
King Parish.
. . . Through
Stewardship
9
Last year, 202 children celebrated
the Sacrament of Baptism, 211 children
received their First Holy Communion and
221 children were Confirmed by Msgr.
John Alesandro.
9
With great joy and pride we
witnessed the ordination of our pastoral
year seminarian, Todd Saccoccia, to the
diaconate in December and the priesthood
in June.
9
Two Parish Missions were held,
one in Advent and one in Lent. Many
parishioners came out to hear the Word of
God through the dynamic preaching and
witness of Fr. Russell Becker, OFM and Dr.
Elinor Ford.
9
In June, two of our parishioners,
Betty and Leo Schiermbock, graduated
from the Pastoral Formation Institute, a
two year program of prayer and study to
train lay people for ministry within the
church.
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The first meeting of our new
Stewardship Committee was held last
November. Members of the committee
meet quarterly to help make Stewardship a
way of life for our parish family.
12 Month Operations Report
August 31, 2002
OPERATING REVENUE:
STEWARDSHIP SUPPORT
Sundays & Holydays
Christmas & Easter
TOTAL REGULAR SUPPORT
2001/2002
ACTUAL
2001/2002
BUDGET
$874,898
$150,111
$1,025,009
$828,100
$150,000
$978,100
$17,780
$83,550
$90,123
$118,446
$1,334,908
$40,000
$64,300
$87,000
$110,800
$1,280,200
$120,724
$112,443
$85,734
$117,470
$29,116
$116,247
$581,734
$133,030
$117,400
$89,600
$132,000
$30,600
$122,000
$624,630
BUILDING & GROUNDS
(Repair, maintenance, utilities & contracted services)
$265,250
$253,300
ADMINISTRATIVE & HOUSEHOLD
(Includes salaries & Social Security taxes for clerical staff, cook
& housekeeper, food, laundry & supplies
for Rectory, Pastoral Center and postage
$302,555
$298,270
DIOCESAN ASSESSMENT COLLECTIONS
(Includes diocesan operating assessments and Long
Island Catholic)
$106,171
$104,000
$32,800
$0
$1,288,510
$1,280,200
$46,398
$0
Fund Raising
Parish Programs
Special Donations
Other-Rent/Interest Income
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE
OPERATING EXPENDITURES:
PARISH PROGRAMS
Clergy/Religious
Religious Education
Parish Social Ministry
Liturgy
Other Programs/Activites
Regional School Subsidy
NEW CHURCH BUILDING PROJECT
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES
INCREASE IN RESERVES
2002 OPERATING EXPENSES
Parish Programs
6%
Fund Raising
1%
Christmas & Easter
11%
Special Donations
7%
Other-Rent/Interest
Income
9%
Sundays & Holydays
66%
Did you know that each of us are called
to be Stewards of God’s many gifts?
2002 OPERATING EXPENDITURES
New Church Building
Project
3%
Diocesan Assessments
8%
Administrative &
Household
23%
Clergy/Religious
9%
Religious Education
9%
Parish Social Ministry
7%
Liturgy
9%
Other Programs/Activites
2%
Building & Grounds
21%
Regional School Subsidy
9%
It’s Been a
Very Busy Year!