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Expressions of 2011 ANNUAL REPORT Foundation for the Diocese of El Paso Table of Message FROM THE CHairman On behalf of the Foundation Board of Directors, i am pleased to COntents share our 2011 annual Report highlighting the programs and ac- tivities of the Foundation over the last year as we work to support Mission and History ..........2 the ministries, parishes and schools of the Diocese of El Paso. Message from i am pleased to let you know that: the Chairman ....................3 • We have grown the Catholic Legacy Fund to over $10 Message from Mission million through 2012. the Bishop .........................4 The mission of the Foundation is to support the Diocese of El Paso by promoting stewardship • We received $1.9 million in contributions to the Bishop’s Board of Directors as a way of life and by generating resources of Progress annual appeal and awarded $1.25 million to and Staff ............................5 time, talent and treasure for diocesan parishes, diocesan ministries and $109,209 to parishes. Catholic Legacy Fund ........6 schools and ministries. • We awarded an additional $85,000 to St. Charles Seminary Bishop’s Legacy Circle .......12 and $96,000 to Casitas San Mateo home for retired priests with gifts from generous parishioners; Designated and History named Funds ....................14 The Foundation for the Diocese of El Paso is an • We raised $958,533 in outside grant funding for parishes, independent, non-profit organization established ministries and schools. Ways to Give .....................17 in 2001 to support the growing needs of our • We held our annual Stewardship Retreat at St. Pius X Parish Progress annual appeal .....18 Catholic community. The Foundation manages with Foundation ambassadors promoting stewardship as a the Catholic Legacy Fund, Progress annual way of life. Grants Development .........26 appeal and Grants Development Office to support the annual and long-term needs of the • We hosted our fifth annual Catholic Legacy Fund Foundation ambassadors ...31 diocesan parishes, schools and ministries. dinner “in the Vineyard of the Lord” featuring San antonio archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller. Stewardship .......................33 The Roman Catholic Diocese of El Paso, established in 1914, includes 10 counties in far We are grateful to the nearly 13,000 individuals Financial Statements ..........35 West Texas covering 26,686 square miles. The and families who support the Foundation and Catholic population served by the Diocese is ensure the growth of our Catholic faith. We are 656,035 (of 811,739). The Diocese is made up also grateful to Bishop Ochoa for his 17 years of of 55 parishes, 22 missions, and 17 ministries. service to the Diocese of El Paso. We will miss The ministries support seminarian recruitment his pastoral leadership as he leads the Diocese and formation; Catholic education, formation and of Fresno. as always, we are mindful of our many worship; and outreach, advocacy and evangelization. gifts even as we endure great loss and change. Sincerely, Diocesan CEnTENNIAL The Diocese of El Paso will celebrate Michael M. Miles its 100th anniversary in March 2014. Chairman, The year-long celebration will begin in Foundation Board of Directors March 2013 for the entire diocesan family honoring the diocese’s “Heritage of Faith, Misión de Esperanza.” Dedicated to the loving memory of Message FROM THE BiSHOP 2011 BOaRD OF DiRECTORS Yazbik Daw, founding board member of and His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVi has proclaimed a special The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board “Year of Faith” beginning in October 2012 to help Catholics of Directors from El Paso and West Texas who have generous contributor to appreciate the gift of faith, deepen their relationship with God, a diverse background of knowledge and skills. the Foundation for the and share their faith with others. The Foundation Board serves as the guardians of Diocese of El Paso and the organization’s annual operating budget and Father Richard A. Matty, in his announcement, Pope Benedict stressed that the Year of endowment funds. beloved pastor, friend and Faith must also be accompanied by acts of charity. instrumental leader in the Michael M. Miles, Chairman Edward Escudero “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith Foundation’s creation. but does not have works? Can that faith save him?” Russ Vandenburg, Fannie Funk James 2:14 Past Chairman Henry Gallardo at the Foundation, we have been blessed with an outpouring Dr. J. Manuel de la Rosa, of faith through charity that supports the ministries, parishes Vice-Chairman Cecilia Levine and schools of our diocese. Your gifts support the formation of seminarians, training of deacon candidates, affirmation of J. Shaw Skinner, CPA, Rosario Licon marriage, the family and sanctity of human life, preparation of Treasurer Julius Lowenberg lay leaders and catechists for service in their parishes, Catholic Sandra Sanchez-Almanzan, schools and Campus Ministry, and outreach to those in need John Schatzman, Jr. through counseling services, legal aid, and the promotion of Secretary Catholic social teaching. Msgr. Francis J. Smith Bishop armando X. Ochoa, D.D. We are blessed by your annual gifts to the Progress appeal, Fr. Tony Celino, Ex-Officio Leroy Baeza by your faithful and enthusiastic participation in Foundation events, by grants from Foundations and Corporations, and by John a. Bayer your commitment to supporting the Catholic Legacy Fund. Joining the Board in 2012 Robert L. Bowling, iii Thank you pastors, parishioners and volunteers for Joe Keese your continued stewardship and sharing of God’s Elsa Colmenero-Bustamante Mark Daw grace. The opportunity to serve with you in the El Paso Diocese has been one of the greatest gifts. Richard Daniel Sincerely Yours in Christ, Staff Tracy J. Yellen, Chief Operating Officer Janine Young, Progress and Grants Director Bishop Armando X. Ochoa, D.D. apostolic administrator Belen Gonzalez, Grants Assistant Member, Foundation Board of Directors Martha Marmolejo, Progress Assistant Norma Mendoza, Administrative Assistant Melissa Santos, Development Coordinator Mary Lou Vasquez, Accounts Receivable Representative Frank Ainsa, Legal Counsel The Foundation’s Catholic Legacy Fund Foundation Board experienced continued growth in 2011 with Catholic Legacy Fund Grows Chairman Michael M. Miles Catholic generous gifts and pledges of $1,889,446.67 issues a challenge during from 167 donors. The Catholic Legacy Fund $10 million+ the first annual Senior Mass in the chapel of continues to grow in 2012 and should surpass Father Yermo to recognize Legacy the $10 million mark this year. The Catholic $8,774,669 incoming seniors, build Legacy Fund is the Foundation’s permanent community and inspire endowment fund that exists to support the $6,976,235 philanthropy. The Fund: annual and long-term needs of the parishes, $6,171,620 Foundation matched dollar ministries and schools of the Diocese of El Paso. for dollar up to $1,000 for The Foundation seeks to build the Catholic the Senior Class Funds for FunDinG Legacy Fund to $25 million to meet the priority Cathedral High School, needs of our diocese. Father Yermo High School The FuTure and Loretto Academy. $1,618,582 Mike and Clara Miles $1,340,413 established the Miles Scholarship Fund for Goal: $25 MilliOn Cathedral, Father Yermo 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 and Loretto and the Catholic Education Fund: Bishop’s Scholarship Provide scholarships for economically disadvan- With a 4% distribution from endowment assets to designated Fund in the Foundation taged students and ensure the sustainability and beneficiaries each year, the Foundation is demonstrating how in 2009 to make a growth of Catholic schools endowment funds make a difference. Catholic education available to deserving Seminarian Education Fund: Catholic School Students Benefit From Miles & students. Ensure continual resources for recruitment and Bishop’s Scholarship Funds training of major and college seminarians 63 high school students attending Father Yermo High School, Priest Retirement Fund: Loretto academy and Cathedral High School were awarded Historic scholarships from the Michael and Clara Miles Scholarship Fund Preservation Provide for needs of our clergy to ensure their dignity Ministries $1 million and support in retirement totaling $99,200 for the 2011-2012 school year. another 3 students $2 million attending St. Joseph, St. Matthew and Cathedral High School Diocesan Ministry Fund: received the Bishop’s Scholarship for another $3,700. an additional Meet spiritual and human service needs of parish- Parishes $5,000 was awarded with a grant from El Paso Electric Company $2 million Catholic ioners beyond the boundaries of any one parish supporting 3 students at Loretto, Cathedral and St. Joseph. Education $8 million Parish Fund: Unrestricted Support operating and capital needs of our $2 million parishes Priest Seminarian Retirement Education Historic Preservation Fund: $5 million $5 million Support restoration and preservation of our historic churches and missions Foundation Unrestricted Fund: Support unmet annual operating needs, capital projects and diocesan priorities 6 7 Scholarship recipients are selected based on a competitive application process that evaluates: (1) participation in school and community activities, (2) work experience (including any work done at home), (3) statement of goals and ambitions, (4) prior academic record, (5) quality of essay, (6) high school appraisal, and (7) financial need. Scholarship awards range from Archbishop $500/year to $3,200/year per student. Garcia-Siller enjoys the Miles Scholarship Funds 2011-12 School Year Distribution evening with the sisters Father Yermo High School $41,700 of Father Loretto academy $29,700 Yermo. Cathedral High School $27,800 Seminarians Benefit from Endowment Funds Total $99,200 Parishioners in our Diocese have been praying for vocations for Bishop’s Scholarship Funds 2011-12 School Year Distribution many years. God is answering these prayers with the ordination St. Joseph Catholic School $1,500 of two new priests in 2011 - Fr. Mariano Lopez and Fr. Mark St. Matthew Catholic School $1,500 Salas.