Accountability Report | 2014-2015

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with devoted individuals and families who will WN, KY EL I ZABE T H TO take the steps necessary to adjust and change with the times. James Catholic School brings all of our Saint James parishes together and with the addition of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia in July of next School year there is much excitement! These religious 2014-15 Enrollment: 458 women will bring with them the skills to provide • Placed 1st overall in District Governor’s Cup leadership to our school as well as become Competition involved in our parish ministry to allow religious • Carson Ching placed 1st in District and Region education and formation for all parishioners. Social Studies Governor’s Cup Competition The Dominican Sisters will assist in bringing • Sharon Hernandez received the Catholic our parish community together with the school Education Foundation Teacher Award for through their joy and exuberance. dedication and excellence in teaching in the In order to welcome the sisters, Saint Archdiocese Saint James James must provide living • Molly Eby received state recognition for her accommodations and for this reason, the parish scores in the ACT test following the Duke community will begin to see a change to the Talent Search Robinbrooke campus to include development • Mackenzie Hustead placed 1st in grades 7/8 of a convent as well as office space. The Saint Vocations Essay Contest James Catholic Church that we have known • Alyssa Davis was the middle school winner in and loved for more than 160 years is evolving. the District Soil Conservation Essay Contest The foundation of the spiritual presence in the • Grades 6-7-8 all placed 1st in the Archdiocese Heartland of Kentucky must evolve to meet the of Louisville Book Bee Competitions growing demands of our community. As in our • Mary Kate Godfrey was elected President of venerable past, being a “pilgrim church”, will the State at KYA make us stronger as we begin a new chapter in • Langley Williams was Outstanding Delegate St. Saint Ignatius the life of a church that remains vibrant for all at KYA parishioners, school children, faculty and staff. • Alyssa Davis and Macy Jent were Outstanding May God continue to bless us. Speakers at KYA • SJS presented a mock bill that was passed “As for me Saint James Catholic Church and signed by the Governor 307 West Dixie Avenue, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 and my house, 270.765.6268 Cost of Educating 1 Child - $4,439 www.stjames-etown.org Cost of Educating 2 Children - $8,091 we will serve Cost of Educating 3 Children - $10,481

Saint Ambrose Catholic Church 42701 Elizabethtown, KY Avenue, Dixie 307 West Saint James Catholic Church Catholic Saint James 609 Main Street, Cecilia, KY 42724 the Lord.” Saint James Catholic School Saint Ignatius Catholic Church 401 Robinbrooke Boulevard, Elizabethtown, KY – Joshua 24:15 7786 Sonora-Hardin Springs Rd., White Mills, KY 42788 270-765-7011 From the Pastor Time Talent Treasure Dear Parishioners, • Saint Ambrose Catholic Church takes pride • The parishioners of Saint Ambrose Catholic SAINT JAMES REVENUE VS. EXPENSES in being involved in Cecilia Days the second Church came together to support Saint Revenue $3,195,398 Upon prayerful reflection of our past year within Saturday of August each year. Parishioners James Catholic School by providing funds to Expenses $3,075,440 are quick to share the importance of the role assist in purchasing textbooks for our school Stewardship Revenue $2,534,052 48% our three parishes, I am reminded of so many 52% of the Catholic Church within the small town children. The generosity of the parish has Other Revenue $661,346 ways that we are engaged in service to Christ, His Parish Operating Expenses $981,358 Church and one another. My time in service to of Cecilia. allowed our school to continue to update School Expenses $1,892,779 educational resources and provide them to all the good people of Ambrose, Ignatius and Other School Expenses (Preschool/ Revenue James is a blessing and honor for me. of the students at the school. After School/Extended Care) $201,303 Expenses

REVENUE SUMMARY Expense SUMMARY Together, our three parishes have nearly 1500 • The women of Saint Ignatius Catholic families – there is an immense difference in the Church came together to discuss the implementation of a new initiative – Mother 21% 32% size of the three with less than 100 of the total Mary’s Helpers. This group of women started families coming from Saints Ambrose and Ignatius 79% 7% 61% making plans for how they can help their combined. Each weekend we celebrate six community. We look forward to sharing Cover photo of Saint Ambrose and above courtesy of photographer Don Waters Masses among our three parishes but welcome their stories and successes in next year’s less than 50% of our parishioners on any given Other Revenue Parish Operating Expenses • The faith community of Saint Ignatius accountability report. Stewardship Revenue School Expenses week. We’ve some work to do to reach others Other School Expenses Catholic Church gathered in December who have fallen away for a variety of reasons. to donate toys to Helping Hand of Hope. • Saint James Catholic Church currently has SAINT AMBROSE REVENUE VS. EXPENSES Parishioners brought children to meet Santa 411 parishioners who have volunteered to be Revenue $67,014 I hope you will take a moment to read through Claus; however, instead of Santa handing out involved in liturgical ministry. It is through Expenses $71,159 this accountability report for fiscal year 2014-15. presents, the children brought him gifts that the sharing of individual talent that these Stewardship Revenue $53,487 52% There is no way for us to capture everything that were, in turn, donated to help needy families parishioners assist our pastor and associate Other Revenue $13,527 48% has happened within the past year; however, upon during the Holidays. pastor in providing a meaningful liturgical REVENUE SUMMARY review, I am certain you will be reminded of all experience for our entire faith community. the wonderful things that have happened within • Saint James Catholic Church was blessed 20% Revenue our family of faith. You will also see that we have to have nearly 100 volunteers who worked Expenses 80% some opportunity to challenge each other to be on Thanksgiving Day to serve 1,140 meals By the Numbers better stewards in the year ahead from a financial to those in need. Fifty meals were served on Other Revenue Saint Ambrose Saint James Stewardship Revenue the Saint James campus and nearly 1,100 and ministerial standpoint. Baptisms - 1 Baptisms – 56 were delivered to homes. First Communion - 0 First Communion – 91 SAINT IGNATIUS REVENUE VS. EXPENSES It is my hope that we continue in the way of Christ Confirmation - 0 Confirmation – 64 Revenue $49,712 and become a stronger family unified in faith Marriages - 1 Marriages – 9 Expenses $47,421 throughout the coming year. My continued prayer Deaths - 0 Deaths - 33 Stewardship Revenue $46,432 48% 52% and blessings for you and your entire family. New Families – 1 New Families – 72 Other Revenue $3,280 REVENUE SUMMARY Saint Ignatius Devotedly yours in Christ, 7% Revenue Baptisms – 0 Expenses First Communion – 1 93% Confirmation – 0 Complete financial Marriages – 1 Other Revenue statements are Rev. Fr. Martin A. Linebach Photo courtesy of The News Enterprise, photographer Neal Cardin. Deaths - 0 Stewardship available in the Revenue parish office upon Pastor New Families – 1 request.