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that allows people to socialize before and after massesas well as for other events during the week. The other

that draws people into our community.

Parish life has also changed in the past 50 years. Todaywe have over 50 ministries that require space for meet-ings and activities, e.g. faith formation, youth, elderly,

service projects, social events, and community events.We do not have an adequate and accessible space forthe parish staff that supports the mission of our parishtoday. Space is always at a premium. Our master planincludes proposals to meet these needs as well.

Master plans do not come without a cost. The cost now

the community. We need to draw in new families, youth,young adults, and seniors to keep our parish growing and

thriving. Our facilities need to support our mission todayand for the generations that we pray will follow us.

at a meeting to help identify parish needs that helpedfocus the project. These are the questions from that

meeting with appropriate answers:

What would be different on the outside of our buildings?Our plan does not require any additional purchase of would be no additional parking. That was addressed church lights. We would have a more inviting presence however require the demolition of the Rectory and the

space for children and youth.

What would be different in the Worship Space?You will notice that the people are closer to the altarand ambo. There will be a permanent baptismal font in

of adults and children. The music ministry will have anappropriate sized space and location that is not as close

to the altar platform. The organ pipes will be united will be new pews and kneelers and some chairs and

kneelers to allow for portable seating arrangements for -

to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

What other changes will be made to assist those inthe worship space?

There will be more adequate and accessible bathroomsTechnology will be included to provide for video, light,and sound especially for the hearing impaired. Morespace will be provided for parents with children, the el-derly, and those with special needs that connects them

to the worship space through windows.

Does it include new HVAC for the church?

What will happen to the Stations of the Cross or thestained glass windows?

We havent gotten to that level of detail yet. There areno plans to replace them. The art glass at the entranceswould be removed and likely be re-used in some way.

What was the wish list that is not contained inthe plans?

We found no appropriate and worthy way to provide

disappointments in our plan.

Does this include a new gym or parish center asdiscussed years earlier? parking and more property.

What are other churches doing with their space? churches recently built and recently renovated. Some space for hospitality, a welcoming environment, spacefor children, and space for youth are impor tant.

What input did the current or projected demographicchanges in those attending church have on our plans?We spent very little time on this because we realizethat if we dont refresh our space people will likely goelsewhere.

What will the school get out of this since thesefacilities are not included in any of the plans?The school would become sprinkled for safety as well

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Dear Parishioners, report for the parish operations follows. generous people giving not only of theirmoney, but also their prayer and involve-ment in parish ministries to further HolyApostles and its many programs.

- year include:

of $0.

cost of operating the school was$25,000 more than budget.

program.

The net cost of operating these pro-

for use primarily in our school.

-rity equipment, engineering costs for

the worship space study as well aslighting replacements in our schooland church.

for tuition support,to compensate

teaching staff in our school and to of our child and youth faith formationprograms.

As a faith based community our parishfamily is blessed in so many ways throughyou, our committed parishioners. Thankyou for your support of our parish.

Holy Apostles Congregation

Statements of Receipts and DisbursementsYear to Date June 30, 2014

Year To Date

Actual

(Decrease

GENERAL FUND

Administration

Financial Giving Envelopes

Other Revenue

Festival

Fish Fry Auction

Faith Formation

School

Total Receipts $ 3,261,878 $ 3,365,445 $ (103,56

Administration $ 270,577

Technology

Festival

Fish Fry

Auction 20,000

Faith Formation

School

Total Disbursements $ 3,304,522 $ 3,365,445 $ (60,92

Education Subsidy $ 0 Receipts in Excess

$ 0 $ 0 $

Donations Received

Funds disbursed to Others

Total Receipts in Excess $ 0 $ 0 $


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parish plays in our lives and the important role we play

We also need your help to keep building a church thatcontinues the work of Jesus in this time and this place.How can you help? Pray Pray with and for the people of Holy Apostles. Serve

ministries. Give

- Life. Please read the material and prayerfully consider themessage of sustained suppor t and commitment.

This packet will also contain a new Ministry Directoryand information on the upcoming Ministry Fair that will

after all Masses. Please look over the Ministry Directoryand join us at the Ministry Fair to learn what wonder-

ful opportunities are available at Holy Apostles to get a parish family and how each of us are asked to give of

the gifts God has blessed us with.

forms to indicate the renewal of your commitment toHoly Apostles. These will be included with our gifts durin

the offertory at all Masses.

God has uniquely blessed each of us. What you are giveas a gift, give as a gift!

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2)intentionally inform our parish community of the costsassociated with providing such an education, and

3)invite each member to join in supporting these costs.

We are most grateful for the support given to this cam-paign over the past two years, both prayerfully as well THANK YOU! deductible. They are used to subsidize the cost of educat-

support, compensation of teaching staff in our school, a sion of the child and youth Faith Formation programs.THANK YOU AGAIN!

have made several changes to the program. For the par-ish school, we now present this program with enrollmenin the spring. This year we did that with our religious

education programs as well. This allows for more timeand better planning of support. We will again be offeringthis program in the fall to parishioners who dont havechildren or youth in any education programs to coincidewith the star ting of all the programs. The program contiues to improve thanks to your feedback.

Again, thank you for your continued partnership and -main committed to preparing each child and youth to b difference in the world today and tomorrow!

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by Terri Engsberg

by Terri Engsberg


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