Newsletter - 2010 Aug

ST. ANN PARISH NEWSLETTER
Volume 15, Issue 3
August 2010
STEPHANIE BAHR
By Jen Raker
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A New Face for PREP
14-year parishioner of St. Ann Parish, Stephanie Bahr is the new coordinator for our
PREP program. Stephanie grew up in Springfield, Delaware County and moved to
Phoenixville in 1996. She and her husband Matt were married at St. Ann's in 1999 and have
two sons, Christopher, 7 and Michael, 4 ½. For the past three years, Stephanie has
participated in such ministries as the Chapel
Cleaners, Gardening Team as well as teaching third
grade as a catechist for PREP.
Will There Be Any Changes to PREP?
In her new role, Stephanie plans to offer childcare
services for catechists and aides with small children
during PREP class time. Ages of the children would
be limited to potty-trained 3 to 5 year olds with
activities including artwork and bible stories.
Stephanie also intends to update our parish website
to include weekly PREP e-mails to parents, a link to
resources, the PREP calendar, homework due, and
photos.
What Is PREP?
Stephanie, Matt, Michael and Christopher
PREP, which stand for Parish Religious Education
Program, is our Catholic education program for
children in kindergarten through 6th grade, who do
not attend a Catholic elementary school. These
children must participate in PREP for at least two
consecutive years in order to receive their
sacraments. Through PREP, they learn about our
Catholic faith, including prayers, the bible, the saints,
and social justice.
Where Does PREP Take Place?
PREP classes take place on Tuesdays during the school year from 6:25 to 7:45 PM in Holy
Family School building. The next session of PREP for 2nd to 6th grades will begin on
September 7 in St. Ann’s Church. Kindergarten and 1st grades begin on September 14 in
St. Ann Church. After the first night, Kindergarten through 3rd grade will meet in the School
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cafeteria and 4th through 6th grades will continue to begin their sessions at the Church. After
several minutes of prayer and bible instruction, all children will process over to their respective
classrooms in Holy Family School.
How Can You Register for PREP?
To sign-up for PREP, parents must complete a registration form that can
be obtained at the rectory. Stephanie will also email or mail this form to
you if you request it. If a child is attending PREP for the first time a copy of
his/her baptismal certificate must be included with the registration form.
A new form must be completed each year.
How Can You Help?
This rewarding ministry is still in need of catechists and aides. Stephanie will be offering two
orientation sessions in August for returning and new volunteers. Can’t commit to every
Tuesday? Consider becoming a hall monitor, crossing guard or childcare provider. To
volunteer, please contact Stephanie at 610-755-1077 or [email protected].
Junior High Youth Group
Tuesday, September 7
6:30 - 7:45 PM
Senior High Youth Group
Sunday, September 12
7:00 - 8:30 PM
For information contact Brett Illig at 610-304-6222 or [email protected]
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SUNDAY SCHOOL COORDINATOR
In order to be able to continue our very popular Sunday School
program for 3, 4 and 5 year olds during the 9:30 AM Sunday Mass
we need someone to step forward to coordinate the sessions and
volunteers. If you feel the Lord is calling you to this Ministry
and would like more information, please contact the rectory.
T
he ability to connect our members with their financial support serves
several purposes. It allows us to provide an accurate statement of annual
contributions at your request. It also indicates that you attend Mass regularly
which is a requirement for letters of eligibility to be a sponsor for Baptism or
Confirmation.
There are many different ways you can help us identify your
donations. You can use the parish provided envelopes, personal
checks, place cash in an envelope with your name on it, use direct
deposit or automatic check dispersements.
If you have any questions regarding your donations, please contact Monica at
610-933-3732 or [email protected] (for emails please put St. Ann
in your subject line.)
www.churchofsaintann.org
St. Ann’s Newsletter
is published by
St. Ann Parish
Fr. John J. Newns, Pastor
Contributors
Bob Burghardt
Lisa Burghardt
Monica Moyer
Jen Raker
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PARISHIONERS TAKE FOURTH DEGREE
By Bob Burghardt
M
emorial Day weekend saw two
St. Ann parishioners take their
Fourth Degree in the Knights of
Columbus. Mike Alati and John Grasso
were among 175 brother Knights from
various councils throughout eastern
Pennsylvania, who took their fourth
degree, the highest level in the Knights of
Columbus. Joining Mike and John were
other Knights from St. Ann’s, along with
their spouses.
Pictured (from left) Andrea Griffiths, Tim Griffiths,
John Grasso, Theresa Grasso, Mike Alati, Debbie Alati,
Lisa Burghardt, Bob Burghardt, Eleanor Calvecchio
(John Calvecchio, photographer)
The fourth degree is the most recognizable
arm of the Knights of Columbus because of
the honor guard – a group of Fourth Degree
Knights with capes and swords who often appear when a bishop or the Cardinal is present for a function.
But there’s more to the Knights than just capes, swords and the honor guard.
Here at St. Ann’s you may know the Knights for their crab cake sales and scholarship tickets. What you
may not know is that the Knights use the proceeds raised to support local charities in our community.
Boy Scouts, Holy Family School students, St. Charles Seminarians and anonymous community members
have been aided by the work of Phoenixville Council 1374. Over the past four years, Holy Family
School has been awarded over $12,000 in scholarship relief for families in need.
But the Knights also have helped St. Ann Parish in non-financial activities. Knights have assisted in
setup and cleanup at the Ministry Fair,
pancake breakfasts and other parish events.
Anytime service is needed at St. Ann’s, the
Knights stand ready to assist.
The Knights are a fraternal organization
dedicated to service to the Church. The
Knights of Columbus is also a social
organization, organizing family-friendly
activities for its members such as picnics,
Communion Breakfasts, and Reading Phillies
outings. Underlying everything is the goal to
bring men together as one body to build up the
body of Christ.
Presenting Scholarship Check to Holy Family School
Any Catholic male, 18 years or older in good
standing with the Catholic Church is eligible to
join the Knights of Columbus.
If this organization is what you seek to enhance your spiritual and service life then check us out at
www.kofc1374.org. Membership information and upcoming events can be found there.
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The 2010 Parish Picnic
will be held on
Sunday, September 19
from 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM
at the Lower Perkiomen Valley Park
101 New Mill Road, Oaks, PA
conveniently located adjacent to
the Oaks exit of Rte 422.
The event is for all parishioners, friends and family.
There is a modest fee for hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages.
Everyone is encouraged to bring a side dish or dessert.
Last year the tables were overflowing with incredible homemade specialties.
Our pavilion is between the playground and the open fields
where we will have volleyball, wiffle ball, horseshoes and more.
If you’d like to help, please call Bob Opalkowski at 610-415-9637.
PARISH TRIP TO ISRAEL
H
eads up! When you are planning your vacations
for 2011 you may want to consider joining us
in a Fall trip to Israel. The exact dates with itinerary
details will be forth coming later in the year, but for
those of you who need to plan ahead we wanted you to
know that Fr. Newns and Fr. Lyons will be escorting a
trip to this amazing country. Watch the bulletin and
future newsletters for more information.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE RECTORY NOW?
1. Ginny Nettles, Parish Secretary, is
located on the first floor.
2. Monica Moyer, Fr. Newn’s Secretary
is located on the second floor.
3. Lisa Burghardt, Parish Accountant, is
located on the second floor.
4. Liz Deal, Coordinator of Adult
Formation, is on the second floor.
5. Brett Illig, Youth Minister, is located
on the second floor.
6. Sr. Marie Rose Gibson, RSM,
Spiritual Minister, is located on the
second floor.
7. Stephanie Bahr, PREP Coordinator, is
on the third floor.
8. Tom Denny, Music Director, is
located on the third floor
9. Numerous parish groups use the
remaining first floor rooms for
meetings and gatherings.
Parish Business Office Hours are:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday - 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Church Hours are:
Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday - 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
WHERE IS THE PRIEST’S RESIDENCE NOW?
1. Fr. Newns lives at 602 S. Main Street (formally the Parish Center now referred to as “602.”)
2. When Fr. Heim joins our parish in October as a Retired Priest in Residence he will also live at “602.”
ARE ANY PARISH ACTIVITIES STILL TAKING PLACE AT “602”?
1. Children’s Liturgy still meets in the living room of “602”on Sunday morning during Mass.
2. Aid for Friends freezer and supplies are located for pick up and drop off on the back porch.
3. The Spanish Musicians have a storage area on the porch for the instruments they use for Mass.
Church Hall
The Church Hall located beneath
the Church on Third Avenue and Main Street
is now used daily by our parish groups,
and for numerous other activities.
The entrance to the Hall on Third Avenue
is under construction and will be
handicapped accessible by the end of August.
Parish Cemetery Roads and Prayer Garden
Additional roads are being added to our cemetery to increase
access to the various sections as well as pave the way
(literally) for our new Prayer Garden.
Our Cemetery Improvement Fund is paying for the roads.
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CURRENT FISCAL YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY
OPERATING REVENUE
Church Collections
Other Income
Cemetery Operations
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE
OPERATING EXPENDITURES
Diocesan Assessment
Payroll
Payroll Taxes & Fringe Benefits
Administration
Maintenance & Repairs
Utilities
Holy Family School Subsidy
TOTAL OPERATING
EXPENDITURES
EXCESS OPERATING REVENUE
(EXPENDITURES)
July 1, 2009 — June 30, 2010
Current Fiscal Year
07/01/09 - 06/30/10
$986,966
$26,785
-$4,263
$1,009,488
Current Budget
07/01/09 - 06/30/10
$954,080
$40,403
-$6,851
$987,632
Previous Year
07/01/08 - 06/30/09
$950,145
$71,021
-$371
$1,020,795
$103,000
$314,116
$105,698
$140,263
$38,194
$51,507
$194,284
$103,000
$306,755
$113,499
$162,589
$35,156
$59,469
$194,284
$120,880
$341,354
$108,271
$138,623
$28,512
$46,567
$222,414
$947,062
$974,752
$1,006,621
$62,426
$12,880
$14,174
Statement of Total Receipts & Expenditures
$74,279
Operating Cash Balance 7/01/09
Add:
Excess Operating Revenue
Diocesan Collections
Extraordinary Collections
$62,426
$54,668
$5,043
Total Additions
$122,137
Long Term Liabilities 06/30/10
$133,177
Griffin Hall Loan
McCallum House Loan
Deduct:
Diocesan Collections
Loan Payments
Facilities
Cemetery Endowed Care
Truck Loan
$54,668
$16,000
$12,351
$8,900
Total Deductions
$91,919
$9,645
$172,322
Operating Cash Balance 06/30/10
$76,079
Operating Accounts
Cemetery Improvement Acct
Operating Cash Balance 06/30/10
$29,500
$104,497
Visit www.churchofsaintann.org for monthly financial reports
Questions, contact Lisa at [email protected]
$28,418
$104,497
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HEARTFELT THANKS TO FR. DONNELLY FOR EIGHT
WONDERFUL YEARS OF SERVICE TO ST. ANN
PARISH.
Don’t forget to pick up one of our new Parish Calendars.
They will be on the shelves of Chapel at the end of this month,
and are filled with a host of parish activities and information.