The 2013 Stewardship Report and Reference Guide

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Saint Patrick Catholic Church Kokomo, Indiana 5th edition

“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” — 1 Peter 4:10

Isn’t is amazing to realize that God could give each one of us any gift at all — or any combination of gifts? It is also amazing to realize the importance of using our gifts. When we use what we’ve been given to glorify God, we are showing gratitude as well as answering the call to live in Christian community.

As we look back on 2013, it is wonderful to see the ways the members of our parish family have shared their gifts to give back to God a portion of the blessings He has given.

This guide is a mere reflection of the many ways our parish and our community have been blessed by the generosity of God and of His people. May we all strive to live lives of gratitude as we share our own gifts with God and with those around us!

Table of Contents

Worship & Liturgy 2

Stewardship & Evangelization 3

Education/Formation 4

STSJP 6

Youth 8

Family Life 9

Parish Life 10

Social Concerns 12

Finance 14

Parish Staff 16

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Flocknote

There are 482 people who have subscribed to the parish’s main feed. We currently have over 100 feeds for various groups, ministries, etc.

Parish Family

We have 882 families with 2,171 individuals registered as members of the St. Patrick parish family.

Commitment Sunday

Parishioners were invited to complete commitment forms and return them on Commitment Sunday, December 7-8, 2013. All were asked to make a commitment to give back to God and our parish family a portion of their gifts of time, talent, and treasure. Approximately 190 families completed and returned the forms.

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Worship & Liturgy

Sacraments

Baptisms: 33

Confirmation: 39

First Reconciliation: 37

First Communion: 39

Marriages: 16

Convalidations: 2

Anointings: 24 recorded

Funerals: 38

Worship

Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

Weekday Masses: 305

Sunday Masses: 215

Holy Day Masses: 18

Nursing Home Communion Services: 40

Adoration Chapel

Adoration spots: 168

Adoration openings: 18

Contact: Barb Miller

Contact number: 457-1078

Cell: 860-4402

Music

Choir: 5

Schola: 12

Cantors: 8

Keyboardists: 3

Flautist: 1

Violinist: 1


Altar Servers

Regular Servers: 8

St. Michael’s Legion: 12

St. Patrick’s Guild: 12

Guardians of the Sacred Mysteries: 9

Contact: Fr. Tony Rowland


Sacristans: 15

Contact: Diane Sleeth


Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

(EMHC): 105

(This number includes those who take Communion to the homebound.)

Contact: Bill Hubbard


Readers: 30

John Reding


Hospitality Hosts: 60

Contact: Kelly Nagy


Arts and Environment: 12

Contact: Pat Linder


Liturgical Ministers

Eucharistic

Processions

On Sunday, June 2, the Corpus Christi procession concluded the 8:00 Mass. As this was a special year to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Adoration Chapel, a breakfast was held after the procession.

On Sunday, November 24, the procession for the Feast of Christ the King was scheduled to conclude the 11:00 Mass. The procession was cancelled due to weather.

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Stewardship & Evangelization ChristLife

Contact: Chuck Jansen


2013 Achievements: The goal of ChristLife is to equip Catholics for the essential work of evangelization so that others might come to know personally the love of God through Jesus Christ, in the Holy Spirit, becoming his followers and members of the Church. There are three components within the ChristLife program — Discovering Christ, Following Christ, and Sharing Christ. Each component includes 7-10 lessons, including a retreat. The initial round of Following Christ sessions took place on Sunday and Thursday evenings in January and February; the initial round of Sharing Christ was in April and May. Sessions ran from 6:00 to 8:30 pm in the Parish Hall. Each evening consisted of dinner, prayer, worship music, a lesson, and small group discussion. Approximately 160 parishioners participated in the sessions. Childcare was offered during the Thursday evening sessions. Volunteer opportunities included serving on the dinner team, on the service team, as a table leader, as a worship leader, and as a childcare helper. A second series of ChristLife started in the fall. Approximately 15 people participated in Discovering Christ sessions on Sunday afternoons from 12:30 to 2:45 pm in August and September. After a short break, the group took part in the Following Christ sessions during October and November.

Welcome Ministry

Contact: Chuck Jansen


New parishioners were welcomed with a dinner and St. Patrick key chains. A drawing was held for several door prizes as well. Fr. Ted Dudzinski, Kelli Conlon, and Chuck Jansen shared information about various minis-tries and opportunities within the parish.

Book Give-Away

The parish presented gifts to parish families at Easter. Parishioners received Matthew Kelly’s book entitled The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic.

Church Tours

Throughout the year, various groups visit St. Patrick to tour the church. In 2013, some of the groups that came for tours were a group of 150 stained glass artists from around the world, a class from Guerin High School and students from Acacia Academy.

Living Your Strengths Coaching

Contact: Kelli Conlon, Chuck Jansen or Chad Grube for assessment information and to schedule a one on one coaching session.


2013 Achievement: Living Your Strengths begins with taking the Clifton StrengthsFinder, an on-line questionnaire that reveals the individual’s top five signature talents. Approximately 10 adults and 2 teens participated in Living Your Strengths coaching for 2013. Strengths Coaching involves one or two one-on-one meetings with a strengths coach to help individuals better understand their top five natural talents, how to develop their top five themes into strengths and how to use these gifts to give one’s best to God.

Neighborhood Cookout

Contact: Kelli Conlon


2013 Achievements: We held a free cookout and neighborhood celebration in the parking lot at St. Patrick on May 18, 2013. Approximately 200 people were in attendance and at least a 3rd of that number were non-parishioners from the neighborhood. It was a beautiful day.

4Community Family Fun Fest

Contact: Chuck Jansen and Kelli Conlon


2013 Achievements: St. Patrick helped in the organization and implementation of the Family Fun Fest held at Pettit Park on August 10. We also sponsored the sausage, biscuits and gravy breakfast. The goal of this event was to provide a fun, free event for the family and to foster a strong community.

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Education/Formation R.C.I.A. St. Joan of Arc’s Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults was

joined with St. Patrick’s R.C.I.A. program (classes only) in

2009 and separated again in 2012. Additional catechesis

(Breaking Open the Word) is offered at each parish

following dismissal from Mass after the homily. R.C.I.A.

generally follows a school calendar.

2013-2014 Total Inquiries: 68

Possible Candidates for Easter Vigil: 9

Possible Catechumens for Easter Vigil: 26

Possible Catholics to receive sacraments: 7

2012-2013 Total Inquiries: 57

Candidates received into the Church: 5

Catechumens initiated into the Church: 5

Catholics received sacraments at the Vigil: 2

RCIA Team: 15 from SP, 13 from SJA, 28 total.

Morning RCIA

Offered jointly between SJA and St. Patrick parishes to

anyone in Kokomo unable to attend evening sessions.

All classes have been recorded for use in the future.

Participants: 6

Adult Confirmation One individual and sponsor participated in the August 17 class and October 20 celebration at the cathedral.

Radio Show Programs Aired: 46 new, 6 rebroadcast

Radio Station: 99.7 (Shine 99)

Time of Broadcast: Sundays from 9:30 to 10 am

People Interviewed: SJA/SP Priests, Fr. Ben Cameron

CPM, Fr. Donald Calloway MIC, Fr. Simeon Gallagher

OFMCap, Fr. Patrick Baikauskus OP, Fr. Michael Kelly,

Deacon Paul Lunsford, Carolyn King, Marcellino

D’Ambrosio, Nick Kanable, Blake Sweet, Mandy Griswold,

Jim Konopa, Various STSJP Students, Various Oremus

Participants, Karla Richey, Glenn Tebbe, Ryan Hillman,

Dr. John Geerling, George Dragan, Erin DeCleene,

Therese Bath, Evelyn Burton, Various NCYC Participants

Program Themes: A complete list is available from the

parish office (Chad Grube). Of special note was the

monthly show on documents from Vatican Council II.

A Year Upon This Rock CDs distributed: 50

Video Presentations

The video A Man for All Seasons was shown on June 22

in connection with the Fortnight for Freedom.

For Greater Glory was also shown on June 29. 4 people

attended the first showing and 5 the second.

F.I.R.E. (Fan the Flame - Inspiration through Religious

Enrichment)

Classes were taught by Chad Grube. Spring classes were

offered in the evening and one Saturday morning per

month; summer classes were offered both morning and

evening sessions; fall classes were offered only in the

evening. Numbers for participants include both St. Joan

of Arc and St. Patrick parishioners.

Spring (January 7-May 27)

Total Offerings: 15 classes

Basic Classes Offered: 2

Specialized Classes Offered: 7

Advanced Classes Offered: 5 (2 sessions/class)

Master Classes Offered: 1 (2 sessions/class)

Average number of participants, Saturday sessions: 5

Average number of participants, evening sessions: 5

Summer (June 18-July 23)


Basic Classes Offered: 3 classes

Specialized Classes Offered: 4 classes


Master Classes Offered: 0 (2 sessions/class)

Average number of participants, morning sessions: 4


Fall (September 9-December 16)


Basic Classes Offered: 2

Specialized Classes Offered: 4


Master (ELM) Classes Offered: 2 (2 sessions/class)


Other

8 People received FIRE credit for attending Catechetical

Day on October 5

Total Unique Attendees: 71

Donuts & Doctrine

Classes in the fall (September-December) took place at

St. Joan of Arc and will be repeated in spring of 2014

(January-May) at St. Patrick. Prior to this fall, classes

were a different format. The three programs that were

multi-part series are listed separately.

Classes Offered at SP (9:30-10:45 am): 2

Average Number of Participants at SP: 1

Themes: Overview of Slavorum Apostoli, Church Current Events, The Year of Faith, Overview of Lumen Fidei, Delving Into This Week’s Scriptures, Oremus (8-week series): 114 at STP

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Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick School Education/Formation Catechist Certification (School) Working on basic certification: 22

Have basic certification, working on specialized: 2

Have specialized certification, working on advanced: 4

Have advanced certification, working on master: 2

Have master certification, in ongoing ed. classes: 0

TOTAL: 30

Catechist Certification

School teachers are included in the parish in which they

are registered. Data does not reflect teachers not

parishioners at St. Patrick. Catechists no longer in

active ministry have been purged from the database (0

at St. Patrick-Not Applicable this year).

SP catechists added to the Diocesan database in 2013:

Not Applicable (all re-added due to need from diocese)

SP catechists who have earned a new certification

level: 4

Working on basic certification: 47 (+17 not yet in the

database)

Have basic certification, working on specialized: 3

Have specialized certification, working on advanced: 8

Have advanced certification, working on master: 1

Have master certification, in ongoing ed. classes: 1

TOTAL: 67

Although other parishioners have earned various levels

of certification, these numbers only reflect the level of

certification for those currently in the diocesan database

as catechists.

Morning of Reflection for Catechists Offered once during 2013. Four people attended on

Saturday, February 2, at St. Patrick. The theme was

“Being Credible & Joy-filled Witnesses to the Risen

Lord.” The October morning of reflection was cancelled

due to scheduling conflicts.

Men’s Faith Formation (Men’s Groups) Group Leaders: 4

Group Times: Mondays at 7:15 pm (4 men),

Wednesdays at 6:00 am (10 men),

Total Participants: 14

Participants at Lions Breathing Fire Men’s Conference

in Indianapolis: CANCELLED FOR 2013

Participants at Celebration of Fathers on June 12 (with

guest speaker, Deacon Jim Tighe): 60

Catechetical Sunday (September 15) All catechists received a blessing. The Oath of Fidelity

was signed by catechists outside of Mass.

K-8 Religious Education

Total number of children enrolled: 90 Total number of catechists/volunteers: 22 Contact: Lisa Sipes 454-7172

2013 Achievements: SRE children participated in a May Crowning and procession to conclude the year. For the beginning of the SRE year, they held a Living Rosary Service in October. In November, all classes participated in a “Battle of the Classes” outreach canned food, with the 4th grade classes bringing in the most items per student for Thanksgiving baskets. Our 2nd grade children wrote cards to the homebound of the parish. At the beginning of the 2013-2014 year, the SRE program welcomed five new catechists.

Vacation Bible School

Total number of children in 2013: 106 Total number of catechists/volunteers: 36 Contact at St. Patrick: Lisa Sipes 454-7172 Contact at St. Joan of Arc: Tami Maurer 865-9964

Vacation Bible School was held June 10-14, 2013 at St. Joan of Arc Church. The theme was “Around the World in 5 Days with the Saints and Virtues”. As part of their Cheerful Giver Service Project, the children collected $265.19 to be given to St. Vincent de Paul, along with several baskets of canned/boxed food items.

Year of Faith

The Year of Faith began on October 11, 2012 and ran through November 24, 2013. Numerous resources were given to parishioners (in the Limerick, on the website, and bulletin inserts).

First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion

Number of children who received their First Reconciliation 2012: 28

Number of children who received their First Holy Communion 2013: 29 Sacramental Preparation Team: 9 Catechists/Volunteers Contact: Lisa Sipes 454-7172. In 2013, the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana formalized the guidelines for youth’s reception of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Also, our First Communicants processed in their First Communion attire and carried their banners in the Corpus Christi Procession.

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Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick School

School Finance Highlights for 2012-2013

Continued focus on textbook adoptions 1. Continued the upgrade of teaching materials available

to both teachers and students A) New READING textbooks purchased for use in the 2013-2014 School Year B) With the end of the 2012-2013 academic school year, the school has purchased ALL textbooks consistent with the State of Indiana Curriculum Standards i) School has eliminated “book rental fees” (rental 50% higher over 6 years) with Kokomo Center Schools ii) Teachers now provided with supplemental teaching materials by subject content

Ongoing initiatives in place to achieve “Continuous Improvement” in delivery of academic AND spiritual growth

1. Technology initiatives A) SmartBoard technology in place at both St. Patrick and St. Joan of Arc campuses B) iPads purchased for use in middle school classrooms i) First year of use; individual student technology to be expanded as finances become available 2. Latin curriculum launched in 2012-2013 for emphasis in improving students’ vocabulary and reading proficiency 3. Spiritual growth A) “Virtues” program expanded in 2012-2013 to enable students to “live their faith”

Continued attention given to “affordability” of a student’s Catholic education

1. Over $66,000 of “tuition assistance” provided to a total of 71 students

2. $9,900 of “Scholarship Awards” extended to eligible students — (students will become eligible for State Voucher funding in 2013-2014)

Reduced enrollment in 2013-2014 1. 294 students were enrolled in the 2012-2013 school

Year versus 330 in the prior school year a). Lower enrollment due largely to “School Choice” of parents residing in Howard County 2. Marketing effort underway to attract parishes’ “SRE students” AND families within the community by making families aware of benefits of enrolling their children at STSJP

Financial vitality of school maintained 1. Excluding depreciation, modest operating income of

$2,844 2. Cash Balances at the end of school year continue to

be maintained at desired levels a). Desired “end of year” cash balance represents two months of operating reserves

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Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick School

Preschool: 20 Pre-Kindergarten: 24

Kindergarten: 41 First Grade: 37

Second Grade: 34 Third Grade: 38

Fourth Grade: 29 Fifth Grade: 27 Sixth Grade: 13

Seventh Grade: 15 Eighth Grade: 17

2012-2013 Enrollment

5th grade 8th grade

STSJP National Average

STSJP National Average

Creed 86% 78% 75% 70%

Liturgy &

Sacraments

79% 69% 64% 68%

Morality 71% 68% 88% 75%

Christian Prayer 77% 69% 76% 78%

2013 ACRE SCORES

2013 ISTEP Results

Grade 3 4 5 6 7 8

Passed both 92.1% 78.6% 92.3% 84.6% 93.3% 88.2%

Passed Math 92.1% 78.6% 100% 100% 93.3% 88.2%

Passed ELA 97.4% 92.9% 92.3% 84.6% 100% 100%

75% Science 92.3% Soc. St. 84.6% Science 86.7% Soc. St.

Spirituality/Catholicity Students attended Mass on Mondays, Fridays and

Holy Days and had regular opportunities to participate in liturgical roles (servers, readers, singers, etc.)

Virtues program introduced the meaning of virtues, quotes, and stories of saints who personify the virtue focused on that month

Students had regular access to the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Eucharistic Adoration, the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, Stations of the Cross and other devotions were integrated into the school day

Priests visited the classrooms regularly

Parish mission speakers held special sessions with STSJP students

Each class/club/team conducted stewardship projects for the parishes and ministries

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Youth Fundraising

SCRIP Sale: profit of $3,550.02 (coordinators for 2013: Ann Brinkworth and Rachel Morgan)

Youth Rummage Sale in September raised $3200

High School Youth Group 2013

Held a fundraising breakfast on January 13 to help cover the cost of the March for Life trip to Washington, D.C.

41 people traveled to Washington, D.C. for March for Life; the trip took place from January 23-27.

The high school youth participated in the Sunday evening sessions of ChristLife through April.

9 youth attended the annual Destination Jesus retreat at Guerin High School from February 15-17.

The youth group hosted the Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday.

Confirmation was held on April 23; 26 youth received the sacrament that evening.

After the ChristLife program ended, the youth participated in the eight-week TEEN TIMELINE program.

July 26-27, youth and chaperones traveled to Sugar Creek for a camping and canoe trip.

In the fall, the youth group began a new program called LifeTeen.

On October 5-6, 24 participants played an overnight game of laser tag in Carmel.

5 youth attended The Call retreat held at St. Joan of Arc on November 9-10.

Middle School Youth Group 2013

Volunteers for M.S. youth group were Lori Fitzgerald, Arika Richey, Blake Sweet, Ed Fisher, Tyler Moore, Kelly and Ed Brown, Ava Hobson, Greg Schultz, Mandy Lechner, Jessica Campbell, TJ and Erynn Mula, and Lynn Henry.

BFF Nights: Approximately 20-30 youth participate monthly

MS Outings have included the Peru Circus (30 youth), Zombie Night Downtown (16 youth) and Mary of Nazareth Movie

Annual St. Meinrad and Holiday World Trip: 20 youth participants and 9 adults

July Camping and Canoe Trip: 19 youth and 10 adults

Christ the King Retreat: 58 youth participants and 10 adult chaperones

Totus Tuus Spiritual Director: Position open


Each of the following grade-specific groups met once a month to help participants grow in virtue by integrating the virtues into their lives.

High School “Caritas” Coordinator: Lisa Reding

Contact: 438-0027

The girls in Caritas went to Mass and confession on the first Saturday of the month. They prayed the Rosary on the third Sunday of the month and carried up the gifts at the 11:00 Mass.

Middle School “Spes” Coordinator: Mandy Lechner

Contact: 210-2309

The girls met once a month to participate in a lesson, craft, or activity focusing on the virtues. They helped with the Lenten fish fry and the St. Patrick Day Celebration.

3-5 grade “Fides” Coordinator: Heather Weber and Kate DeCleene


The girls in Fides helped with the Our Lady of Guadalupe dinner. Each month they also created a tri-fold poster based on the upcoming virtue, and they gave the poster to Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick School to be displayed at the SJA campus.

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Family Life Family Enrichment: Fr. Mike McKinley, Fr. Tony Rowland, Kelli Conlon, and the Family Life Team Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance

Coordinator: Chairperson Needed

Contact: 452-6021 25 couples from St. Patrick and 26 couples from St. Joan of Arc attended the 4th Annual Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance catered by Rozzi’s at the Continental Ballroom. Holy Family Catholic Conference

Coordinators: Eric Green and Kelli Conlon from St. Patrick and Jan Marrah, Marge Sayers and Therese Bath from St. Joan of Arc

2013 Achievement: 600 people from 5 states, 27 cities, 9 dioceses and 33 parishes attended the HFCC on March 9-10, 2013. A majority of attendees are from St. Patrick Church and St. Joan of Arc Church in Kokomo; however, attendees also came from cities in Illinois, Ohio, Missouri, Kentucky, and Indiana including Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, Fort Wayne, Evansville, Muncie, and Franklin. This conference was made possible by generous donations, corporate sponsorships and many volunteers. Speakers included Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Carolyn King and Bishop Timothy Doherty. Women’s Retreat

Coordinators: Kelli Conlon

Contact: 454-7179 There was not a Women’s Retreat in 2013 due to our parish wide-participation in the 21-week ChristLife Program which held three retreats during the year. Catholic/Christian Singles Group

Contact: Mike Roth & Kelli Conlon

Contact number: 452-6021 There are 16 adults who actively participate in this group at various times. This is a fellowship group of singles and divorced Catholics centered in Christ who are age 30 and up. The group organizes various activities such as home gatherings, movie nights, service projects, discussion groups, bi-monthly volleyball games, book clubs, Bible studies and more.

Family Life Team

Chair: Needed Family Life Team Members include: John and Theresa Floyd, TJ and Erynn Mula, Lisa and Bruce LeClerc, Robert and Suzie Hunter, Dave and Mandy Lechner, Jack and Julie Houlahan, Chad and Lucia Grube, Scott and Lisa Sipes and Kelli Conlon.

The goal of the Family Life Team is to strengthen the spiritual lives and values of the family by providing a deeper understanding of our Catholic faith and the role God plays in creating a strong Christian foundation for the family. The goal is that children will grow in their understanding and desire to experience God’s abundant love in the Blessed Sacrament.

Family Holy Hour

Coordinators: Diane Sleeth and Family Life Team Since September of 2011, the Family Holy Hour has alternated monthly between the two parishes. Both parishes provide a dinner at 6:15 pm prior to 7 pm Adoration. The Family Holy Hour meets on the First Friday of each month in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Monthly attendance varies from 30 to 60 people. 2013 Achievements: February – Dinner, Family Holy Hour, and in honor of World Marriage Day we provided children’s activities while parents prayed the Way of the Cross for Married Couples June – Dinner and Family Holy Hour August -- Dinner and Family Holy Hour October – Family Holy Hour for Life, birthday celebration for spiritually-adopted babies and balloon Rosary for life. December — Family Holy Hour was canceled because of the Vigil Mass for the Immaculate Conception

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Parish Life Parish Nursing Year-End Report

January — The Parish Nurses hosted an Epiphany party for all of the priests and the deacon & his wife. We treated them to dinner and gifts to show our appreciation for their help in our ministry during the year.

Continued monthly checks and updates on AED equipment at both parishes. Submitted articles on health topics requested in our last survey for each issue of the Limerick parish newsletter. Wrote monthly updates and submitted them to the Council via Barb Cline.

February — We arranged for a donation for the fish fry and silent auction. Online website forms were set up to monitor our AED checks. 10 volunteer RN’s were called to cover the Health Room on Saturday at the Holy Family Catholic Conference in March.

March — Organized and staffed the Health Room for the Conference, called all former CPR attendees to schedule biannual recertification classes with Deb Brunner in April.

April — Organized and assisted Deb Brunner with 5 recertification classes. Began talks to set up a First Aid Station at the Neighborhood Festival in May.

May — Staffed the First Aid Station at the festival. Attended County Support meeting and brought back information to the nurses.

June — Ran the blood drive at St. Patrick with 23 appointments scheduled and 19 units collected.

August — Discussion of set up for the International Festival for a First Aid Station; later cancelled. Researched the need for personal medical liability insurance for all the nurses. Presented the booklet “Get Well & Stay Well” that we are considering making available to members of our parish undergoing hospitalization.

September — Budget items were discussed & a request was made for a health bulletin board. We also requested the purchase of a few booklets to be made available in the parish office to our members.

October — Annual budget was made available to the Finance Council. All of our insurance and licensing updates were turned in to the parish office.

November — Respiratory masks were purchased for the St. Patrick campus. The County Support meeting was attended and information returned to the nurses.

December — Began work on organizing a blood drive with the Indiana Blood Center for May, 2014. Organized an Epiphany party planned for January, 2014 to thank our priests and deacon. All first aid kits and spill kits on the campus have been restocked.

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Parish Life

Heavenly Helpers

Contact: Amanda Indrutz


Volunteer Receptionists: 14

Collection counters: 52

Volunteer receptionists answer the phone, stuff bulletins, and help with mailings from 6-9 pm on weekdays and from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturdays.

Parish Fish Fry Dinners

Contact: John Floyd and Jim Schwartz

Contact number: 452-6021 Comments: One Fish Fry dinner was held during Lent of 2013. The Fish Fry fundraiser raised $2,005.93 for the parish.

Mary of Nazareth Film

Contact: Kelli Conlon

Contact number: 452-6021 The two showings of Mary of Nazareth at AMC Showplace 12 were made possible by generous sponsors including Jefferson Road Animal Hospital. Over 400 people participated in this event.

A Journey Through the Parables with Fr. Mike

Contact number: 452-6021 Approximately 60 people attended the ten-week Bible study presented by Fr. Mike McKinley. The evening also included a carry-in-dinner.

Dynamic Catholic Book Study

Coordinator: John Floyd

Contact: 452-6021 John Floyd coordinated a four-week in-depth look at the signs of a Dynamic Catholic from May 19 to June 23, 2013. There was a short video, small group discussion, and desserts!

Funeral Meals

Contact Team Leaders: Dottie Burns, Dee Greathouse, Becky Smith, Cindi King or Kathy Christie

Contact number: 452-6021 Volunteers provided comforting meals following 17 funerals for those in the parish who had experienced the loss of a loved one. Three teams of 8 to 12 women alternate serving meals and Arlyn Bernhardt runs the dishwasher. Approximately 50 additional parishioners are signed up to bring desserts as needed.

Silver Saints

Contact: Coordinator Needed

Contact number: 452-6021 This group meets at Martino’s on the second Friday of the month for lunch, fellowship, and to listen to a speaker. The group also plans other activities such as day trips to concerts, plays and pilgrimages. Silver Saints also started a Card Writing Club which meets the first Friday of the month at 9 am in the office.

10 Year Celebration of the Perpetual Adoration Chapel

Contact: Barb Miller, Pat Linder, and Kelli Conlon

Contact number: 452-6021 To celebrate our 10 year anniversary we collected stories about how the chapel had impacted our lives, ordered nine different Lighthouse CD’s on the Eucharist, tied a white ribbon on the rail outside the chapel when we made a visit, and held an outdoor breakfast celebration to conclude the Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession.

St. Patrick’s Feast Day Celebration

Contact number: 452-6021 2013 Achievement: St. Patrick’s Feast Day Mass, Irish Dinner catered by Rozzi’s and concert performed by Ceili Rain was held on March 16, 2013. Over 500 people attended this event.

Catholics Returning Home

Coordinators: Kelli Conlon and Chuck Jansen

Contact: 452-6021 Approximately 30 people attended our invitation for lunch and discussion on returning home to the Catholic Faith. We had a larger number than years past because 8 faithful people had invited someone back and they joined them for the lunch and discussion. This example of reaching out and offering support is key to helping Catholics return home. A four-week follow-up session was offered for those interested in learning more about the faith. After the four-week follow-up session, a few entered into the ChristLife Program.

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Ministry of Care

Contact: Connie Schrepferman


Participants: 21 2013 Achievements: We had between 18 and 20 homebound parishioners. The priests visited the parishioners on most first Fridays of the month. Deacon Ron Morrow had Communion services at some of the nursing homes, depending on the number of Catholic residents. Deacon also made visits once a week, alternating between Sterling House, Greentree and Jefferson Manor. The Lenten Anointing Service was March 3, 2013 at 4:00 pm with a dinner reception following. Approximately 40 parishioners attended. Ministry of Care members visit St. Joseph Hospital and bring the Eucharist to Catholic patients every Sunday. All nursing home Catholic residents are visited weekly by a minister of care.

Migrant Ministry

Contact: Connie Schrepferman

Contact number: 459-8655 2013 Achievements: This ministry assisted approximately 20-25 migrants once a month during the times the migrants were at the camps. Volunteers visited the migrants and took them linens, towels, blankets, household items, and sweets.

Social Concerns

Hispanic Ministry

Contact: Need chairperson

Contact number: 452-6021 2013 Achievements: This group meets occasionally to pray the Rosary and eat brunch. During the summer months, Mass is offered in Spanish, followed by a pitch-in meal. In December, we celebrated Our Lady of Guadalupe with a bilingual Mass, a mariachi band, dinner, and fiesta. We also helped around a dozen Hispanic families through the holiday outreach program.

Haiti Twinning

Contact: Barbara Cline

Contact number: 455-1389 2013 Achievements: Members of this ministry meet on the first Saturday of most months at 8:45 am to plan fundraisers and projects for our sister parish, St. Thérèse in Marfranc, Haiti. Fundraisers included a plant sale in May as well as two trivia nights — one in January and one in July. In November, we sent a group on a medical mission to address the needs of the people of St. Thérèse and the surrounding area. We are extremely grateful for parishioners who have donated funds for the continued education of Wilkens Caidor, who hopes to be a doctor. In September, St. Therese was assigned a new pastor — Pere Jean Clerjoyur.

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Bereavement

Contact: Marian Pugh


The Saint Paula Group meets each Wednesday evening at 5:30 pm. On the first Wednesday of many months, the group goes out to dinner; the other evenings they read and discuss scripture.

A grief group also met on Monday evenings throughout 2013. Seven women participated in the group.

Counseling Services

Contact Heather Becker or Kelli Conlon

Contact number: 452-6021 Individual, family and marriage counseling available upon referral. The Catholic's DIVORCE SURVIVAL Program Coordinators: Heather Becker, LMFT and Kelli Conlon, MSW Contact: 454-7179 The Catholic's DIVORCE SURVIVAL parish program presents the Church's loving wisdom to guide you past the pain. For true healing, the program points you to the Sacraments where you'll encounter Christ — with all His love and mercy — in a deeply personal way.

Social Concerns

Advocates for Life

Contact: Coordinator needed


2013 Achievements: A prayer vigil was held at the abortion clinics in Lafayette and Muncie during 40 Days for Life; Life Chain, Diaper Derby and balloon Rosary during Respect Life Awareness Week, Birthright baby shower, and Spiritual Adoption of unborn babies and the Holy Hour of Reparation in January.

Elizabeth Ministry

Contact: Carrie Lupini and Daphne Shepard

Contact number: 438-2482/459-4222

2013 Achievements: The Elizabeth Ministry was designed to be an outreach to parents during times of celebration, challenge, and sorrow. This ministry provides support, spiritual guidance, and encouragement to parents of any age. Meals, prayer books, journals and blankets are delivered to families that have recently had a baby, adopted, or experienced a miscarriage or stillbirth.

A total of 15 new baby meals were delivered in 2013.

Holiday Outreach

Contact: Kathy McComas & Marilyn Santos


2013 Achievements: 25 food baskets for Thanksgiving were distributed to families in need. Food baskets and gifts for Christmas were distributed to 30 families serving a total of 127 people experiencing financial hardship. This Outreach Ministry is made possible from parishioners generously sharing of their time and treasure.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Contact: Gayle Schnepp

Contact number: 459-3820 2013 Achievements: This ministry meets the second Thursday of the month for knitting, praying the Rosary and fellowship. The prayer shawls may be picked up in the parish office and given to friends or family who are going through a time of need.

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Finance

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Finance

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Parish Staff

Pastoral Team Fr. Mike McKinley, Pastor

Fr. Tony Rowland, Associate Pastor

Deacon Ron Morrow

Parish Staff

Shelly Reida, Operations Manager

Lisa Sipes, Administrative Assistant to Pastor

Amanda Indrutz, Secretary

Nancy Jones, Assistant Secretary

Chad Grube, Adult Faith Formation Coordinator

Kelli Conlon, Family Life Director

Chuck Jansen, Stewardship Director

Kerry Barnes, Custodian

Chris Sadler, Custodian

St. Patrick Catholic Church

1204 N. Armstrong

Kokomo, IN 46901

Phone: 765-452-6021

www.stpatrick-kokomo.org

Priestly & Religious Vocations In Our Parish

Mr. Cole Daily – St. Mary’s Seminary

Dcn. Peter Logsdon – St. Meinrad School of Theology Sr. Leah Daily - Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Sr. Mary Grace Richey – Sisters of St. Francis of

Perpetual Adoration

Please continue to pray for Cole, Dcn. Peter, Sr. Mary Grace and Sr. Leah as they follow the Lord’s call in their lives!

In Conclusion…

Throughout 2013, we were blessed in so many ways. As individuals and as a parish family, we have so many reasons to be grateful to God for his wonderful love and blessings.

As a parish, we are grateful to our brothers and sisters in Christ who have so willingly shared their time and talent with all of us, and we invite everyone to look for opportunities to joyfully give back to God and share with others each day. We are grateful for all who have financially given part of their blessings as well, for they have helped make possible the many ministries and services St. Patrick Church provides.

For all the many blessings He has given us… thanks be to God!

Pastoral Council Fr. Mike McKinley, Pastor

Tim Vas, Lay Chairperson

Tricia Jackson, Secretary

Fr. Tony Rowland, Youth Council

Bill Humphrey, Finance Council

Marian Pugh, Planning Council

Chuck Jansen, Evangelization/Stewardship

Nick Kanable/Mandy Smith, School Representative

Barbara Cline, Caring Council

Carrie Lupini, Family Life & Youth

Jim Kinley, Worship Council

Deacon Ron Morrow, Formation Council

Jennifer Rozzi, Council Member at Large

Finance Council

Fr. Mike McKinley, Pastor

Bill Humphrey, Lay Chairperson

Fred Blessinger, Secretary

Shelly Reida, Operations Manager

Michael Anderson

Robert Creppy

Mike Gaines

Cindi King

Cella Kirchner

Josh Kucholick

Bob Lechner

John Reding

The 2013 Stewardship Report and Reference Guide

Documents

Transcript of The 2013 Stewardship Report and Reference Guide