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Saint Patrick Catholic Church Kokomo, Indiana

Sacraments

Baptisms: 43

Confirmation: 6

First Reconciliation: 42

First Communion: 42

Marriages: 10

Convalidations: 1

Anointings: 53

Funerals: 25

4th edition

Dear Parishioners,

“For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another. Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us exercise them.” Romans 12:4-6a

Through the grace of God, we have indeed been blessed — as individuals and as a parish community. Looking back on 2012 it is wonderful to see the many ways that you and your brothers and sisters in Christ have shared your time, talents, and treasure to give back to God a portion of the blessings He has bestowed on us. May this guide serve as a reminder of the fruit of parishioners’ service in the past year and inspire us all to give back to God joyfully and gratefully a portion of that which He has given us. To God be the glory!

Mary our Mother and St. Patrick our Patron, pray for us!

Fr. Ted Dudzinski

Table of Contents Contents

Worship & Liturgy 1

Education/Formation 2

Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick School 4

Stewardship & Evangelization 5

Social Concerns 6

Parish Life 7

Family Life 8

Youth 9

Finance 10

Parish Staff & Conclusion 12

Worship & Liturgy

Worship

Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

Weekday Masses: 312

Sunday Masses: 212

Holy Day Masses: 15

Nursing Home Communion Services: 40

Adoration Chapel

Adoration spots: 168

Adoration openings: 16

Contact: Barb Miller

Contact number: 457-1078

Cell: 860-4402

Music

Adult Choir (Schola): 12

Cantors: 8

Keyboardists: 2

Flautist: 1

Violinist: 1

Contact: Mandy Griswold


Altar Servers

Regular Servers: 8

St. Michael’s Legion: 13

St. Patrick’s Guild: 17

Guardians of the Sacred Mysteries: 7

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: 31

John Reding


Hospitality Hosts: 62

Contact: Kelly Nagy


Arts and Environment: 12

Contact: Pat Linder


Liturgical Ministers

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Eucharistic

Processions

On Sunday, June 10, the Corpus Christi procession concluded the 8:00 Mass. The First Communicants were encouraged to wear their suits and dresses and to help lead the procession with their banners.

On Sunday, November 25, the procession for the Feast of Christ the King concluded the 11:00 Mass.

Flocknote

There are 386 people who have subscribed to the parish’s main feed. We currently have over 95 feeds for various groups, ministries, etc.

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Education/Formation Donuts & Doctrine Classes repeated at St. Patrick (1st & 3rd Sundays of each month) & St. Joan of Arc (2nd & 4th Sundays of each month) September-May except during “The Catholicism Project” Classes Offered at SP (9:30-10:45 am): 10 Classes Offered at SJA (10:30-11:45 am): 5 Average Number of Participants at SP: 2 Average Number of Participants at SJA: 6 Themes: Church Current Events, Living the Year of Faith, Overview of Redemptor Hominis, Q & A, Overview of Ecclesia de Eucharistia, Porta Fidei & the Opening of the Year of Faith, Overview of Laborem Exercens, A Discussion about Advent

Men’s Faith Formation (Men’s Groups) Group Leaders: 4 Group Times: Mondays at 7:15 pm (4 men), Wednesdays at 6:00 am (8 men), Total Participants: 12

Participants at Lions Breathing Fire Men’s Conference in

Indianapolis on October 20: 8

Participants at Celebration of Fathers on June 13 (with

guest speaker, Roger Helmkamp): CANCELLED

Participants at Spiritual Exercises on June 29-July 1 (with

Fr. John Ezratty, from Miles Christi): 15

Catechetical Sunday (September 16) All catechists received a blessing. The Oath of Fidelity was signed by catechists outside of Mass.

Catechist Certification (School) Working on basic certification: 21 Have basic certification, working on specialized: 2 Have specialized certification, working on advanced: 5 Have advanced certification, working on master: 4 Have master certification, in ongoing education classes: 1 TOTAL: 33

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 (36 at St. Patrick). SP catechists added to the Diocesan database in 2012: 3 SP catechists who have earned a new certification level: 2 Working on basic certification: 42 (+13 not yet in the database) Have basic certification, working on specialized: 5 Have specialized certification, working on advanced: 4 Have advanced certification, working on master: 3 Have master certification, in ongoing education classes: 0 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 twice during 2012. Seven people attended on Saturday, February 4, at St. Joan of Arc. Ten people attended on Saturday, October 6, at St. Joan of Arc. The 2013 Mornings of Reflection will be at St. Patrick.

Radio Show Programs Aired: 48 new, 5 rebroadcast Radio Station: 99.7 (Shine 99) Time of Broadcast: Sundays from 9:30 to 10 am People Interviewed: SJA/SP Priests, Fr. David Hasser, Fr. Sean Pogue, Fr. Wade Menezez, Fr. Kirk Nagel, Fr. John Ezratty MC, Fr. James Erving OMI, Fr. Jim Sullivan & Christine Watkins, Sr. Helena Burns, Linda Hasser, Mike Fichter, Various STSJP Students, Paul Lunsford, Tajči, Bob McCreary, Chris Dixon, Kevin & Renata Traeger, Gus Lloyd, Dave & Joan Maroney, Rebecca Dussault, Greg Schultz, Mandy Griswold, Marge Weigt, Marge Sayers, Dave Bangs, Kate Mitsch, Dave Nodar, Grant Freeman, Nan Ross, Marian Pugh Program Themes: A complete list is available from the parish office (Chad Grube). Of special note are the 3-part series on Lessons & Carols and the monthly show on documents from Vatican Council II. CDs will be provided upon request. A Year Upon This Rock CDs distributed: 75

Video Presentations The video A Man for All Seasons was shown on March 10 and June 22 in connection with the Fortnight for Freedom. The Knights of Columbus hosted a showing of For Greater Glory on Saturday, October 27 in the Parish Hall. 25 parishioners watched the movie and enjoyed snacks provided by the K of C.

The Catholicism Project Fr. Robert Barron’s video series The Catholicism Project was shown in the spring on Sundays (after the 8:00 Mass) and on Thursday evenings.

K-8 Religious Education

Total number of children enrolled: 90

2012 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 and three students won placement in the Serra Club poster contest. In November, all classes participated in an outreach canned food, with the 7

th/8

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grade classes bringing in the most items for Thanksgiving baskets.

Vacation Bible School

110 children and 55 catechists/helpers participated in this year’s Vacation Bible School from June 11-15, 2012. The theme was “Vatican Express.”

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Education/Formation F.I.R.E. (Fan the Flame - Inspiration through Religious Enrichment) Classes were taught by the seminarians (summer only) and Chad Grube. Summer classes were offered both morning and evening sessions; fall and spring classes were offered in the evening and one Saturday morning per month. Numbers for participants include both St. Joan of Arc and St. Patrick parishioners.

Spring (January 7-May 21) Total Offerings: 14 classes (but 2 cancelled) Basic Classes Offered: 4 (but 2 cancelled) Specialized Classes Offered: 4 Advanced Classes Offered: 4 (2 sessions/class) Master Classes Offered: 2 (2 sessions/class) Average number of participants, Saturday sessions: 2 Average number of participants, evening sessions: 5

Summer (June 5-June 26) Total Offerings: 9 classes Basic Classes Offered: 6 classes Specialized Classes Offered: 2 classes Advanced Classes Offered: 1 (2 sessions/class) Master Classes Offered: 0 (2 sessions/class) Average number of participants, morning sessions: 4 Average number of participants, evening sessions: 3

Fall (September 10-December 17) Total Offerings: 12 classes Basic Classes Offered: 4 Specialized Classes Offered: 4 (but 2 cancelled) Advanced Classes Offered: 2 (2 sessions/class) Master (ELM) Classes Offered: 2 (2 sessions/class) Average number of participants, Saturday sessions: 2 Average number of participants, evening sessions: 8

Other 12 People received FIRE credit for attending Catechetical Day on August 25 FIRE Classes offered to seminarians: 1 (5 hrs. total) Total Unique Attendees (excluding class just for seminarians): 60

Year of the Eucharist The parish was challenged to take on a spiritual resolution to grow in our Eucharistic life. Those who were registered received weekly emails with helpful information and encouraging them to continue with their commitment. There were also three mornings of reflections connected to this theme—March 3 (33 participants), June 16 (12 participants), November 10 (8 participants).

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

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. Numbers represent the total number of people from both parishes. The number in parenthesis reflects St. Patrick Parish only. 2012-2013 Total Inquiries: 42 Possible Candidates for Easter Vigil: 9 (3) Possible Catechumens for Easter Vigil: 9 (6) Possible Catholics to receive sacraments: 4 (0)

2011-2012 Total Inquiries: 54 Candidates received into the Church: 6 (2) Catechumens initiated into the Church: 8 (3) Catholics received sacraments at the Vigil: 1 (1)

RCIA Team: 24 from SP, 14 from SJA, 38 total. Participants at June 3 Mystagogy Reunion: 60 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: 5 total

Adult Confirmation One individual and sponsor participated in the Aug. 18 class.

First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion

Number of children who received their First Reconciliation 2010: 28 Number of children who received their First Holy Communion 2011: 32

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 pre-sents the Church's loving wisdom to guide you past the pain. For true healing, the program points you to the Sac-raments where you'll encounter Christ — with all His love and mercy — in a deeply personal way.

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Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick School

Preschool: 18 Pre-Kindergarten: 38

Kindergarten: 43 First Grade: 39

Second Grade: 44 Third Grade: 30

Fourth Grade: 30 Fifth Grade: 29 Sixth Grade: 15

Seventh Grade: 22 Eighth Grade: 22

2011-2012 Enrollment

5th grade 8th grade

STSJP National Average

STSJP National Average

Creed 82% 78% 79% 70%

Liturgy & Sacraments

78% 69% 76% 68%

Morality 72% 68% 82% 75%

Christian Prayer 78% 69% 77% 78%

2012 ACRE SCORES 2012 ISTEP Results

% Passing

Math

English/ Language

Arts

% Passing

Both

Grade 3 86.2% 100% 86.2%

Grade 4 96.4% 92.9% 92.9%

Grade 5 100% 89.7% 89.7%

Grade 6 73.3% 80% 66.7%

Grade 7 100% 100% 100%

Grade 8 75% 85% 70%

ALL 90.1% 92.2% 85.8% School Finance Highlights for 2011-2012

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

to both teachers and students 2. By the end of the 2011-2012 Academic Year, school had purchased ALL textbooks consistent with IDOE curriculum standards, resulting in the elimination of rental fees paid by the school to Kokomo Center Schools; this also allowed for supplemental teaching materials for teachers.

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

1. Tuition Rates for K-8 unchanged versus the 2010-2011 school year

2. Tuition Assistance of $75,500 awarded to parishioner families

Reduced enrollment in 2011-2012 1. 330 students were enrolled in the 2011-12 school year

versus 352 in the prior school year a). Lower enrollment due largely to “School Choice” of parents residing in Howard County b). Student families “positioning” their child(ren) for entry in public school of their choice for middle/high school

On-going initiatives in place to achieve “Continuous Improvement” in delivery of academic AND spiritual growth

1. Academic initiatives a). SmartBoard technology for classrooms initiated; longer-term technology plan underway b). Latin study launched for 2012-2013 for vocabulary & reading emphasis 2. Spiritual growth a). “Virtues” program expanded for 2012-2013 to assist students in “living their faith”

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

$1,425 2. Cash Balance at the end of School Year continued to

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

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

86%

3%2% 3%

2011-12 Expenses: $1.4 Million

Personnel

Financial Assistance

Textbooks

Bus Operations

All Other

6%

41%

41%

6%

4%

3% 1%4%

20011-12 Revenues: $1.4 Million

Parish Subsidy

Tuition & Fees

Endowment Funds

Donations

Scrip

Fundraising

All Other

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Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick School Stewardship & Evangelization ChristLife

Contact: Chuck Jansen

Contact number: 454-7173 2012 Achievements: This program was introduced at St. Patrick during the fall of 2012. 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 teachings. Discovering Christ sessions took place on Sunday and Thursday evenings 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 130 parishioners participated in the Sunday sessions and 110 in the Thursday sessions. Childcare was offered during the Thursday evening sessions. A Discovering Christ retreat was held on Saturday, October 20 in the Parish Hall. 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.

Billboards and Religious Freedom Rally

To proclaim the sanctity of life, two billboards were sponsored in high-visibility areas in Kokomo. One was located at the intersection of US 31 and Center Road; the other was located at Defenbaugh and Dixon Road. These billboards were sponsored by two separate parishioners. As a way to stand up for religious freedom, two billboards were also displayed to speak out in defense of this freedom. These billboards were placed on West Sycamore St. (across from St. Joseph Hospital) and on South Dixon Rd. (between Defenbaugh and Boulevard). Also, 10-12 parishioners from St. Patrick and St. Joan of Arc attended the March 23 Religious Freedom Rally at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Fortnight for Freedom yard signs were available for parishioners to purchase.

Literature Distribution

On Ash Wednesday (February 22), parishioners were given copies of Fr. Ted Dudzinski’s booklet In His Image: Good Stewards of God’s Varied Graces (Boni Dispensatores). Subtitled A Collection of Lenten meditations for the people of God of Kokomo, Indiana based on the USCCB Pastoral Letter: “Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response”, the booklet walked parishioners through daily scripture readings, points of reflection, and a focus on a resolution. In October, parishioners received a collection of writings entitled “The Gospel & Culture” that looked at current issues in our culture and what the Church teaches about the various issues.

Welcome Ministry

Contact: Chuck Jansen


New parishioners were welcomed with a breakfast and St. Patrick keychains. A drawing was held for several door prizes as well. Fr. Ted Dudzinski, Kelli Conlon, Lisa Sipes, and Chuck Jansen told the new parishioners about various ministries and opportunities within the parish.

Living Your Strengths

Contact: Kelli Conlon


2012 Achievement: Over 130 parishioners participated in the Living Your Strengths parish initiative. Living Your Strengths begins with taking the Clifton StrengthsFinder, an on-line questionnaire that reveals the individual’s top five signature talents. LYS Journey is a six week group study which parishioners explore their unique God-given talents, recognize those same talents in others and learn how to apply this knowledge in their parish, personal and professional lives. Strengths Coaching involves one-on-one meetings with a trained strengths coach to help better understanding one’s top five natural talents, how to develop them into strengths and how to use them to give one’s best to God.

CD and Book Give-Away The parish presented gifts to parish families at Easter and Christmas. At Easter, parishioners received a CD entitled Who Do You Say That I Am? by Fr. Robert Barron. The Christmas gift was Peter Kreeft’s book Jesus Shock.

Church Tours Throughout the year, various groups visit St. Patrick to tour the church. In 2012, some of the groups that came for tours were a parish from Indianapolis and its sister parish from Honduras, a film crew from South Korea, a class from Guerin High School, Woodbridge Health Campus from Logansport, an art class from Ivy Tech Community College, the Kokomo Rotary Club, and a Rotary Club from Pakistan and Afghanistan. Two tours were also offered to those attending the Fun and Fish Fry Frenzy.

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Social Concerns Ministry of Care

Contact: Connie Schrepferman


Participants: 20 2012 Achievements: We had between 20 and 25 homebound parishioners. Fr. Rowland and Fr. Bennett 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 Annointing Service was March 18, 2012 at 4:00 pm with a dinner reception following. Approximately 50 parishioners attended. Ministry of Care members visits St. Joseph hospital and brings the Eucharist to Catholic patients every Sunday. All nursing home Catholic residents are visited weekly by a minister of care.

Haiti Twinning

Contact: Barbara Cline

Contact number: 455-1389 2012 Achievements: Members of this ministry meet on the first Saturday of the month at 8:45 a.m. to plan fundraisers and projects for our sister parish, St. Therese, in Marfranc, Haiti. Needed supplies for the church and school are sent on a sea container each year. We are extremely grateful for parishioners who have donated funds for the education of Wilkens Caidor, who hopes to be a doctor.

Holiday Outreach

Contact: Joyce Kline, Kathy McComas & Marilyn Santos

Contact number: 765-271-8815 2012 Achievements: Food baskets for Thanksgiving and food baskets and gifts for Christmas were distributed for 32 families experiencing financial hardship.

Advocates for Life

Contact: Carrie Lupini


Co-chair needed 2012 Achievements: March for Life in Washington, D.C. in January; prayer vigils at 86th Street abortion clinic in Indianapolis during 40 Days for Life; Life Chain and balloon rosary during Life Awareness Week, Birthright baby shower, and Spiritual Adoption of unborn babies.

Migrant Ministry Contact: Connie Schrepferman

Contact number: 459-8655 2012 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. (Knowledge of Spanish is not necessary to serve with this ministry.)

Hispanic Ministry Contact: Monica Taskey

Contact number: 868-3027 2012 Achievements: This group meets every Monday morning 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 13 Mexican families at Thanksgiving and Christmas through the holiday outreach program.

Elizabeth Ministry Contact: Carrie Lupini and Daphne Shepard

Contact number: 438-2482/459-4222 2012 Achievements: The Elizabeth Ministry was designed to be an outreach to parents during times of celebration, challenge, and sorrow. The purpose of this ministry is to provide 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 have experienced a miscarriage or stillbirth. A total of 17 new baby meals were delivered this year. Daphne Shepherd sent out a series of 7 mailings -- called Parent Letters which fill the critical need to connect our parish with families right from the start. They provide Catholic wisdom, age-appropriate strategies, timely advice, and heartwarming sentiments in parent-friendly packages. A total of 165 Milestone Marker letters were sent from the parish. A community-wide memorial Mass for miscarried and stillborn infants is also a part of this ministry.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Contact: Gayle Schnepp

Contact number: 459-3820 2012 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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Parish Life

Parish Nurses

2012 Achievements: Parish nurses conducted a survey of parishioner needs and requests on January 21 and 22. The survey sheets were handed out at the church entrances and filled out before Mass. The response was very good with 274 surveys collected. Several people requested that we continue to include articles in the Limerick to inform the parish about medical and health issues.

An attempt was made to form a diocesan parish nurse group during the last part of 2011 and until May of 2012. Karen Lopke, Bev Bernhardt and Carol Kugley traveled to Lafayette to meet with Bishop Doherty. The plans are tabled at this time. In May, St. Patrick nurses presented a program to the Kokomo area parish nurse support group at St. Vincent, St. Joseph Hospital; Dr. Davis of the Radiolo-gy Department was the speaker. The meeting was well attended.

St. Patrick parish nurses, along with nurse parishioners, staffed the first aid room at the Holy Family Catholic Conference on Saturday of the conference. St. Joan of Arc nurses staffed the room on Sunday.

Parish nurses worked throughout August to prepare for a Fitness Team Exercise Challenge. This exercise challenge was to go from September 15 to October 14. The challenge did not take place due to lack of parishioner participation.

The November 3 All Souls Day Memorial Mass was well attended. Forty three candles represented parishioners or family members who have passed away since November, 2011. A reception held in the parish hall after the Mass.

The four AEDs at St. Patrick and the four at St. Joan of Arc were tested each month by parish nurses and reported to be ready for an emergency. Each AED has a log with it that documents its test dates and results. The results are also sent to Superior AED in California and recorded as an online oversight backup.

First aid kits and spill kits are all stocked with proper supplies including one each in the parish office restroom, in the parish hall kitchen, in the vesting sacristy and in the working sacristy. A red cross marks the cabinet where these are located.

Heavenly Helpers

Contact: Amanda Indrutz


Night Reception: 13 Collection counters: 47

Volunteers 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: Jo Ann Rozzi and Kelli Conlon


Comments: Coordinators needed for areas such as promotion, food prep, ticket sales, clean up, tear down and more.

Bereavement

Contact: Marian Pugh & Maggie Diaz


The Saint Paula Group meets each Wednesday evening at 5:30 pm. On the first Wednesday of the month, the group goes out to dinner; the other evenings they read and discussed scripture, wrapping up 2012 having read through Deuteronomy in the Old Testament.

Funeral Meals

Contact: Dottie Burns & Dee Greathouse

Contact number: 452-0793/ 860-2152

Volunteers provided comforting meals following a dozen funerals for those in the parish who had experienced the loss of a loved one. Two teams of 8 to 12 women alternate serving meals. Approximately 50 additional parish-ioners are signed up to bring desserts as needed.

Parish Fun & Fish Fry Frenzy

Contact: Jo Ann Rozzi & Kelli Conlon


2012 Achievements: The Fun & Fish Fry Frenzy was held on November 30. Approximately 400 people attend-ed. The event included a fish fry, si-lent auction, bingo, children’s activi-ties and major raffle. The event raised $9,000 for the parish.

Note: In addition to the annual Fish Fry Frenzy and major raffle, we hope to host an International Festival.

St. Patrick’s Feast Day Celebration

Contact: Kelli Conlon


2012 Achievement: St. Patrick’s Feast Day Mass, Irish Dinner catered by Rozzi’s and concert performed by Tajci. Over 350 people attended this event.

Silver Saints

Contact: Shirley Martin, Dee Greathouse and Jana Whitlock


This group meets at Martino’s on the second Friday of the month for lunch, fellowship, and to listen to a speaker.

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Family Life Family Enrichment: Fr. Ted, associate pastors, Kelli Conlon, and Family Life Team

Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance

Coordinator: Chairperson Needed

Contact: 452-6021 50 people attended the 3rd Annual Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance catered by Rozzi’s at the Continental Ballroom.

Celebrate Calm Workshop

Offered for parents and teachers on May 8-9, Kirk Martin offered tips for raising children. A total of 80 people attended.

Holy Family Catholic Conference

Coordinators: Jennifer Rozzi & Kelli Conlon from St. Patrick and Jan Marrah, Marge Sayers, Therese Bath & Crista Tharp from St. Joan of Arc

2012 Achievement: Approximately 400 people from Indiana and the Midwest attended the 6th annual conference. This conference was made possible by generous donations, corporate sponsorships and over 300 volunteers. Speakers included Rebecca Dussault, Sr. Helena Burns, FSP, Gus Lloyd, and Joan and Dave Maroney.

Way of the Cross for Married Couples

Coordinator: Kelli Conlon, MSW

Contact:454-7179

Mothers’ Day of Reflection

Coordinator: Chairperson Needed

Contact: Kelli Conlon at 454-7179 25 mothers attended. We will host a Mother & Daughter Day of Reflection with Patty Schneier on January 18, 2014.

Women’s Retreat

Coordinators: Susan Thompson and Kelli Conlon

Contact: 454-7179 30 Women from St. Patrick and St. Joan of Arc attended the April 28-29 Women’s Spring Retreat titled Responding to God’s Grace. Speakers were Fr. Ted Dudzinski, Fr. Rowland, Susan Thompson, Chuck Jansen and Marge Weigt.

Passion & Purpose Pilgrimage to Blessed Sacrament Shrine

Coordinator: Kelli Conlon 50 pilgrims journeyed to Alabama to attend the Matthew Kelly Passion and Purpose Conference and visit to the Blessed Sacrament Shrine on April 20-22, 2012.

Family Life Team

Susan and Jesse McGriff, Chair: 437-7289 TJ and Erynn Mula, Lisa and Bruce LeClerc, Robert and Suzie Hunter, Dave and Mandy Lechner, Jack and Julie Houlahan, Scott and Lisa Sipes, Chad and Lucia Grube, Liz Sanders, and Kelli Conlon: 454-7179 [email protected] 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. It is also our hope that families will frequent the Adoration Chapel as well as pray together often as a family.

Family Holy Hour

Coordinators: Fr. Huemmer, 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 70 people.

2012 Achievements:

February -- Dinner and Family Holy Hour for the protection of Marriage and Family June -- Dinner and Family Holy Hour August -- Parish Picnic was held at Jackson Morrow Park; approximately 75 people attended. 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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Youth Fundraising

SCRIP Sale: profit of $4,023.59 (coordinators for 2012: Ann Brinkworth, Lori Daily and Rachel Morgan)

August 9-10 Rummage Sale raised $2,447.95 Totus Tuus Spiritual Director: Fr. Huemmer Contact number: 452-6021 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 go to Mass and confession on the first Saturday of the month. They pray the Rosary on the third Sunday of the month and carry up the gifts at the 11:00 Mass. The girls hosted the Mothers’ Day breakfast and helped with the fish fry and the Friday Fun and Fish Fry Frenzy. They also made Rosaries for the Ministry of Care. They camped, hiked, and canoed at Turkey Run State Park in the summer.

Middle School “Spes” Coordinator: Mandy Lechner Contact: 210-2309

The girls in Spes met once a month to participate in a lesson, craft, or activity that focused on the virtues. Their quarterly service projects in 2012 were helping with the Lenten fish fry, the St. Patrick Feast Day Celebration, and the Friday Fun and Fish Fry Frenzy.

3-5 grade “Fides” Coordinator: Monica Taskey Contact number: 868-3027

This group met twice a month — once for a monthly meeting and once for a service project. The girls helped with the Friday Fun and Fish Fry Frenzy as well as 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.

Middle School Youth Group 2012 Volunteers for M.S. youth group were Shelly Greer, Dave Doucette, Pete Anders, Liz White, Austen Conwell, Mandy Lechner, Mandy Smith, Pam Miller, Linda Butchart, Chuck and Shelia Springer, and Tim and Mary Vas.

Jam 4 Jesus Nights: Approximately 20-30 youth participated at each event.

Annual St. Meinrad and Holiday World Trip: 20 youth participants and 6 adults

July Canoe Trip: cancelled

August 17-18, 16 people attended the Family Vocation Day at the Fathers of Mercy in Auburn, KY.

September Kick-Off at Sky Zone: 25 youth and 7 chaperones

BFF Nights are scheduled twice a month on a Friday or Saturday evening from 7-9 pm. Approximately 15-28 youth attend to hear speakers, participate in praise and worship, play games and learn about Theology of the Body for teens.

Matt Maher and Brandon Heath Concert: 12 youth and 4 adults attended the concert event.

Christ the King Retreat: 40 youth participants and 10 adult chaperones

In November the middle school youth group members sponsored a child from Uganda named Thomas who is 13. The youth will also sponsor a middle school age girl from Haiti.

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Finance

Reporting Format Given direction of the Parish to move forward on its "Master Plan", this format is intended to display the yearly amount that can be allocated to the implementation of the "Master Plan". As noted, the financial performance of the 2012 Calendar Year has enabled your Parish the ability to: 1. Complete the implementation of Phase 1A of the Master Plan (installation of "playground equipment" and completion of work for

additional "parking lot" spaces). Future spending on the Parish’s “Master Plan” will continue to the extent that the Parish has sufficient funds available; thus, it is very dependent on continued support from all parishioners.

Performance Overview: 2011 & 2012 Calendar Years Calendar Year Results 2011 2012 Operating Income

Regular Collections $954,190 $957,010 Building Fund Collections $67,262 $68,083 Interest, Dividends, Gain on Investments $44,499 90,133

Other Income (Including Designated Gifts/Sponsorships) $197,434 $203,867

Total Operating Income $1,263,385 $1,319,093

Operating Costs Personnel (Salaries and Benefits) $475,311 $493,529

Facilities (Utilities, Maintenance,Supplies) $152,807 $160,041

Stewardship Accrual ( accrual for 2012 activity) $25,000 $0

Educational Support (School, Adult Formation) $315,206 $321,328

General Expenses (Ministries, Property Insurance, Printed Materials) $158,493 $150,227

Total Operating Costs $1,126,817 $1,125,125

Net Operations: Income $136,568 $193,968

Other Income Sources:

Fruitful Harvest, Gift of St. Patrick, Bequest, and Special Donations $93,031 $210,721

Available For Major Project

Activities $229,599 $404,689

Project Activities: Area Property Purchases ($173,019) $0

Master Plan-Phase 1A ($133,836) ($465,013)

Roofing accrual established (new or major work required on Administration building in future) ($75,000) $0

Total Project Activities ($381,855) ($465,013)

Net Available/(Use) in Year ($152,256) ($60,324)

2012 Operating Cost: $1.1 million

Facilities

14%

Personnel

44%

Educational Support

29%

General Expenses13%

% Amount

Regular Collections 72.6% $957,010

Building Fund 5.2% $68,083

Interest & Dividends 6.8% $90,133

All Other 15.5% $203,867

Total: 100.0% $1,319,093

Personnel 44% $493,529

Facilities 14% $160,041

Educational Support 29% $321,328

General Expenses 13% $150,227

Total 100% $1,125,125

2012 Operating Receipts:

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Building Fund

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Finance

Performance Overview: 2012 Calendar Year

A. The 2012 Results enabled the Parish to complete Project 1A of the Master Plan

1. Area property purchases completed

2. Playground equipment installed and in use

3. Parking lot and landscaping complete

B. $193,968 of positive "Net Operations" income

1. Parish Staff and Parish Councils continue to manage and control all operating costs

C. $210,721 of FH Rebates, Gift of St. Patrick, and Other Special Donations received in 2012

Net Available Cash (Net Cash after Fund Reserves and Vendor Obligations)

Outstanding Debt

Financial Position of Parish: Strong Cash Balances and No Debt A. Net Available Cash remains strong at $565,930 (available cash after project activity in 2012) 1. Net Available Cash represents total cash LESS amounts due vendors and LESS 3 months of operating reserve 2. Parish has no outstanding debt

Future Direction A. Parish will continue to pursue implementation of "Master Plan" B. Balance of "Master Plan" implementation will only move forward to the extent that the Parish-wide community supports it 1. Implementation timing will depend on maintaining strong regular weekly collections and continued operating cost controls 2. Implementation timing will also depend on success of 2012-14 and ensuing Fruitful Harvest Campaigns

2010-2012 Fruitful Harvest Campaign (Final)

Goal: $802,563

Pledged: $492,676

Paid: $451,681

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2012-2014 Fruitful Harvest Campaign (As of 1-31-13)

Goal: $1,021,458

Pledged: $455,837

Paid: $113,614

During 2012, the south parking lot was finished, adding an additional 109 parking spaces. The cost was $651,599. This new lot includes 15 handicapped parking spaces.

The Bethany Center also had to be evacuated due to several issues, thus making the need for an area for the parish youth a priority. During the last months of 2012, several options were considered.

Planning Committee

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Pastoral Team Fr. Ted Dudzinski, Pastor

Fr. Joshua Bennett

Fr. David Huemmer

Fr. Tony Rowland

Deacon Ron Morrow

Parish Staff Suzanne Kearney, Assistant to Pastor

Shelly Reida, Operations Manager

Lisa Sipes, Administrative Assistant

Amanda Indrutz, Secretary

Nancy Jones, Assistant Secretary

Chad Grube, Adult Faith Formation Coordinator

Kelli Conlon, Family Life Director

Chuck Jansen, Stewardship Director

Mandy Griswold, Music Director

Robert Rafferty, Maintenance

Kerry Barnes, Custodian

Parish Staff

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. John Vianney

Mr. Pete Logsdon – St. Meinrad School of Theology

Sr. Mary Grace Richey – Sisters of St. Francis of

Perpetual Adoration

Please continue to pray for Cole, Pete,

and Sr. Mary Grace as they

follow the Lord’s call in their lives!

In Conclusion… We have truly been blessed by God, and it is with gratitude that we reflect on the many ways our parishioners have shared those blessings during the past year. We have so many opportunities and ministries that allow us to joyfully share what we’ve been given. Thank you to everyone who helped make 2012 a year of blessings, and we apologize to anyone who we might have left out of this publication. May God bless our parish, our families, and our community.

Pastoral Council Fr. Ted Dudzinski, Pastor

Tim Vas, Lay Chairperson

Mandy Lechner, Past 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. Ted Dudzinski, 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

Heather Santos

Documents

The 2012 Stewardship Report and Reference Guide · Worship & Liturgy 1 Education/Formation 2 ... The 2012 Stewardship Report and Reference Guide Eucharistic Processions On Sunday,