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Young Adult and Outreach Our Ministry to Young Adults continues to bring together young men and women ages 18‐35, and integrate them more into the life of the parish. The activities in 2010 included a Conference with the Orthodox Bishops in the West held on the Sunday of Orthodoxy; a Lenten Retreat, held March 19‐21, in conjunction with Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral; a Summer baseball game social event; a Q. & A. Opportunity with Metropolitan Nikitas from the PAOI at Berkeley; and an Advent dinner discussion, also in conjunction with Saint Sophia young adults. Also, the ongoing community service of the parish monthly participation at the Pasadena Shelter for the homeless continues to be led by our young adults. SAINT STEVEN’S “MYRHHBEARING WOMEN” With the support of the Cathedral Women’s Auxiliary, in 2010 we established a new ministry, “Saint Steven’s Myrrh‐bearing Women,” which is primarily a women’s ministry to sick and elderly woman in the parish. The introduction of this ministry was met with much enthusiasm.
Publications and Internet Ministry In addition to the regular publication of the Cathedral Messenger Quarterly Newsletter, we distribute a weekly Sunday Bulletin with the scripture readings for the liturgy, brief articles on the spiritual life, and information about upcoming parish events. We continue to maintain www.saintstevens.org, our Cathedral Website, which is regularly updated with new information about the parish. A weekly E‐Bulletin, similar in content to the Sunday Bulletin is sent regularly to some 200 email recipients.
Property, Buildings and Maintenance With the efforts of the volunteer maintenance and building committees, all maintenance and repairs of our Cathedral facilities is done regularly. Visitors to our property are always impressed with the nicely well‐groomed appearance. Though the maintenance cost is a substantial part of our operating budget, we all appreciate the clean, quiet, well maintained and most peaceful appearance of our 8‐acre Cathedral campus. As the upkeep is ongoing, most recently we made needed repairs to water lines and installed new gas lines into our Social Hall.
Leadership and Auxiliaries Another area of accomplishment during the year was through the dedicated service of our Cathedral boards and auxiliaries. Some 200 volunteers continue to offer their time and talents in various ministries ranging from board service to parish support through auxiliary and committee work. We are so grateful for the commitment demonstrated by our many volunteers who serve in leadership capacities on our Cathedral Board of Control, Board of Trustees, Executive Board, Auxiliary Boards and numerous other committees.
ANNUAL REPORT 2010 Saint Steven’s Serbian Orthodox Cathedral
1621 West Garvey Avenue Alhambra, California
Youth Ministry As part of our ongoing ministry to our high school students, and with the help and sponsorship of our Cathedral Religious Cultural Association, in 2010, we organized a trip to New York City on April 7‐11. This was probably among the finest of trips thus far with students participating in educational and fun‐filled activities at Saint Vladimir’s Seminary, Saint Sava Cathedral, Stew Leonard’s Place, and Manhattan. The teens produced a daily journal with photographs which were uploaded onto our Cathedral website each day during the trip. Sunday School In 2010, we had 95 children registered in our Church School. We have 28 Sunday School Teachers and one Superintendent. The curriculum is designed to offer every student from Pre‐School to 12th Grade, a firm knowledge of their Orthodox faith as well as the opportunity to further develop their own spiritual awareness. Winter & Summer Camps Our Cathedral organizes an annual parish Winter Camp for Sunday School children. In 2010, it was held at Camp Wrightwood on January 21‐23, with 30 students and 9 staff members. Our parish children also participated in the Summer Camp Program of our Western American Diocese. Vacation Church School August 9‐12, 2010, we conducted a very successful Vacation Church School Program for PK through 6th grade children on the theme of “Heroes in the Bible.” Serbian Cultural Program We have 2 Instructors and 54 students, representing 4 grade levels receiving instruction in traditional Serbian dancing. In order to keep the Liturgy and Christian Education the top priority for our children, we continue to insist on the policy that only those Sunday School students who maintain attendance in Liturgy and Church School are eligible to participate in our cultural programs and classes.
Christian Education Opportunities Bible Fellowship Each month, we conduct six bible fellowship groups for adults throughout the territory of the parish, with some 62 participants. The gatherings are designed to listen to the message of the Holy Scripture and discuss their application to our everyday life. Parent Study Fellowship On Sundays during the school year, while children are in Sunday School, parents meet regularly with the clergy to discuss various aspects of the Orthodox faith, family life and contemporary issues. Women’s Conferences In 2010 we continued our bi‐monthly series of “Tea and Study” for Orthodox Christian women. Presentation topics range from the role of women in the church, experiencing the festal season in the Church and home, and challenges families face in contemporary society. Dinner Lecture Series With the visit of Hieromonk Damascene from our Saint Herman’s Monastery on May 16, 2010, we provided information to the parishioners on the lives of Saints Justin of Chelije and Simeon of Dajbabe, newly entered into the calendar of saints in 2010.
On behalf of Bishop Maxim and our Diocese, we also hosted a welcome dinner and lecture honoring Christos Yannaras, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Social & Political Sciences in Athens, Greece, on September 20. The topic “The Boundaries of the Church” and ensuing discussion had some 50 participants. Then, on November 2, we hosted a welcome dinner and lecture honoring His Grace, Bishop Atanasije (Jevtic), who spoke on “The Truth of the Gospel in the life of the Church and Christians in the Church.” There were some 45 in attendance for this lecture and discussion.
Music Ministry Our Cathedral Choir, under the direction of Dimitrios Antsos, regularly sings the Divine Liturgy on Sundays and major feast days. We also have a group of 6 cantors led by Fionn Lemon, who chant special hymns at the Vespers, Matins, Liturgy and special feast day services.
Cathedral teens and chaperons with Dean and Chancellor of Saint Vladimir’s Seminary
Saint Steven’s Charities Saint John the Merciful Emergency Need Program In addition to supporting our ministry to the homeless at the Union Mission in Pasadena, this fund offered personal financial assistance to 18 individuals and families this past year. The fund provided much needed assistance with such things as rent and mortgage payments, medical expenses, groceries and other household needs, as well as temporary housing. Three Angels Ministry—Hospitality to the Homeless The Three Angels Ministry, now in its 10th year under the leadership of our young adult fellowship provides regular monthly service to the Pasadena Union Station Mission, where groups of parishioners are organized to prepare and serve dinner to the homeless. Serbian Orthodox Clergy Widows As every year since 1991, Saint Steven’s Cathedral has supplemented the financial support given to the widows of clergy who have served the Serbian Orthodox Church in North and South America. To date, we have contribute $100,000 to this fund. Community Holiday Project During the Holiday season, we have collaborated with the local “Adopt a family” program assisting local families in need. Special Gifts Some of the institutions that received contributions from our Cathedral include: Saint Vladimir’s Seminary in New York; the Theological Faculty at the University of Belgrade, (On September 12, we hosted Professor Nenad Milosevic and the student Octet from the Theological Faculty); in honor of our Cathedral Slava and guest speaker, His Eminence, Metropolitan Nikitas, we made a donation to the Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute at Berkeley.
REVENUE
Stewardship $ 276,012.00 Stewardship Endowment Income $ 13,475.47 Church Offerings $ 26,357.59 Church Holiday Offerings $ 51,261.00 Includes Auxiliary donations Candle Revenue $ 19,308.85 Memorial Donations $ 16,592.00 Memorial Endowment Income $ 9,636.56 Membership Dues $ 23,775.00 Life Membership Endowment Income $ 8,852.65 Parish Festival $ 58,330.13 Facility Use Fees $ 13,750.00 Beverage Income $ 34,481.24 Other Endowment Income $ 97,745.87 Includes $8,050 due from endowment funds for charities
Miscellaneous Income $ 6,998.81 TOTAL INCOME $ 656,577.17
2010 REVENUE AND EXPENSES
EXPENSES Salaries $ 107,559.68
Salary and payroll taxes as applicable for Dean, Administrative, and Clerical
Insurance, Taxes & Pension $ 122,785.30 General liability, liquor liability, worker’s compensation, health and life insurance, Property tax; clergy pension, self-employment, and renter’s insurance
Maintenance $ 118,267.12 Gardening, cleaning, security, pest control, HVAC, Facility supplies, repairs and general maintenance
Utilities $ 59,582.35 Electric, gas, water, refuse, and telephone
Diocesan Assessment $ 50,905.46 Postage, Printing and Office Supplies $ 25,694.34 Candle Expense $ 8,762.02 Beverage Expense $ 17,318.52 Parish Festival $ 33,132.00 Christian Education $ 75,248.49
Salary and payroll tax for assistant priest, education materials, and young adult fellowship ministry
Charities $ 14,780.00 Liturgical Music $ 9,325.00 Choir Directory Salary and supplies Miscellaneous - Other Expenses $ 26,239.23
Includes church supplies, Ministry to the sick, hospitality, travel expenses, bank fees, and internet costs
Total Regular Expenses $ 669,599.51
Net Income (Loss) ( $ 13,022.34)
2010 PARISH STATISTICS
Divine Liturgies: 86
Vigil/Vespers Services: 71
Baptisms/Chrismations: 32
Funerals: 9
Matins: 62
Marriages: 8
Pastoral Meetings with groups/individuals: 129
Marriage Enrichment sessions: 20
Visitations to the sick: 43
Catechism sessions for adults: 9
5-YEAR TREND ANALYSIS OF SELECT CATEGORIES OF REVENUE
STEWARDSHIP [Includes Stewardship Endowment Income]
ENDOWMENT SUPPORT
[Excludes Stewardship]
FESTIVAL NET INCOME
2006 $259,466.62 $ 83,182.00 $ 19,817.24
2007 $287,799.64 $143,159.71 $ 15,381.38
2008 $322,270.87 $106,972.65 $ 22,609.42
2009 $251,925.00 $ 60,000.00 $ 25,691.78
2010 $288,237.47 $129,710.55 $ 25,198.13
5-YEAR TREND ANALYSIS OF SELECT CATEGORIES OF EXPENSES
UTILITIES MAINTENANCE SALARIES INSURANCE TAXES. ETC.
2006 $ 63,228.78 $130,861.88 $121,255.09 $ 88,309.26
2007 $ 66,737.42 $150,426.80 $107,941.07 $115,121.31
2008 $ 63,527.11 $139,485.11 $102,297.58 $117,127.38
2009 $ 58,666.67 $120.957.98 $120,246.78 $128,229.66
2010 $ 59,582.35 $118,267.12 $107,559.68 $122,785.30
SAINT STEVEN’S SERBIAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL A Parish of the Western American Diocese of the Serbian Orthodox Church Parish Office: 1621 West Garvey Avenue – Alhambra, California 91803 Telephone: (626) 284‐9100 Fax: (626) 281‐5045 www.saintstevens.org
Right Reverend Bishop Maxim, PhD, Bishop of Western America Protopresbyter Stavrophor Nikola Ceko, Dean
Protopresbyter Stavrophor Ilija Daikovich, Retired Presbyter Norman P. Kosanovich
2010 Board Members
BOARD OF CONTROL Stephen S. Rados, Chairman Paul Kral, Secretary Eugene Bowan Milo Colich Brian Gerich Donald Kral Milan Martich Olga Mitrovich Alexander S. Rados
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tyrone Polich, President Eugene Bowan, Vice President George Chumo, Jr, Secretary Milo Colich Thomas Colich Brian Gerich Valerie Glover Donald Kral Paul Kral Mitchell Kovacevich John Lovrensky Olivera Lynn Milan Martich Eli Mulkovich, III John L. Pecel Stephen S. Rados Robert Risher George Salata Marc Salata Robert Sellers Debra Tasic
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY Bernadette Polich, President Debra Tasic, 1st Vice President Vera Russo, 2nd Vice President Sylvia Simpson Secretary Gordana Vukotich, Treasurer Mildred Kavaya, Financial Secretary
CATHEDRAL CHOIR Violet Colich, President Betty Kovacevich, 1st Vice President Donna Katic, 2nd Vice President Ann Whelan, Secretary Romilda Lovrensky, Treasurer Mary Ann Sickle, Fin. Secretary
SENIOR CITIZEN’S CLUB Bernice Ducich, President Eleanor Samardzich, 1st V. President Mildred Kavaya, Secretary Milena Martin, Treasurer Joy Pizula, Financial Secretary Tatiana Budilo, Cor. Secretary
EXECUTIVE BOARD Valerie Glover, President Jon Savic, 1st Vice President Rada Burns, 2nd Vice President Carrie Bullard, Secretary Brian Gerich, Treasurer Mercia Martich, Fin. Secretary
RCA RELIGIOUS CULTURAL ASSOCIATION Vera Keep, President Eliza Dixon Savic, Vice President Dusica Alston, Secretary Nicole Savic, Treasurer Nicole Privett, Financial Secretary
TUTORI—VESTRY & USHERS Radovan Dajkovich Mitchell Kovacevich Jon Savic Robert Sellers Marko Dobrilovic Vaso Adzich Alexander Brankovic George Chumo, II Milo Colich Marko Cvejic Donald Nikchevich Slobodan Ponjavic Evan Privett Marc Salata Ilija Skundric
By the Grace of God, and with everyone’s help, Saint Steven’s Cathedral enjoyed a successful year 2010. As you read this report, you will notice that it highlights the main mission, programs and purpose of our parish.
In terms of financial support, we believe strongly that the stewardship and regular offerings should cover the church’s operating expenses. We thank all who have helped the parish move closer to this goal through their generous contributions.
As you can see from the financial report, our budget is approximately $1,800 per calendar day. Although we have a large endowment, we are restricted to the amount we can transfer to our general fund.
Thank you for your continued support of the work of our beloved Cathedral parish, and for your active participation and service.