St. Ann Catholic Church
Fayetteville, NC
State of the Parish
January 2013 – January 2014
Dear Parishioners,
It has been 6 months since I was installed as your pastor. I am
grateful for the generous spirit that I have encountered in that short
time. I have also become aware of a gentle spirit that permeates
this parish, no doubt through the gentle spirit of Fr. Tom who
guided you over these past twelve years. I pray that I can bring
that same gentle spirit which is so much a part of the spirituality of
St. Francis de Sales.
I would like to present to you this first parish report as your pastor.
I am committed to sharing with you the gentle and inviting spirit of
St. Francis de Sales, to “live Jesus” in our daily interactions with
one another.
St. Francis de Sales tells us that we truly give thanks and praise to
God for the many blessings that he has bestowed on us and on our
families when we generously share those blessings with others.
Gratitude for gifts received leads us to lives of generosity in
sharing our time, talent and treasure.
This report provides you with a snapshot of our parish life during
the past year. It does this by providing you with an overview of
our demographics and sacramental life; by spelling out the goals
and objectives of our councils and parish organizations; by listing
our many ministries in both the parish and the wider community;
and finally, by providing you with the annual financial report.
My prayer is that we will continue to grow together as a
community of faith and love in which our members express their
gratitude to God by living out a life of stewardship and service.
In the Christ,
Fr. Steve
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St. Ann Mission Statement
We are God's people who have chosen to identify ourselves
officially as a parish family. We are united by our common faith,
shared and mutual charity. Our mission is to lead our members to a
fuller knowledge and love of God and neighbor and to proclaim
the gospel message through word, sacrament and service to all of
God's people, both within and outside of our parish.
Spirituality of St. Francis de Sales
Salesian Spirituality is a practical everyday spirituality for living in
the modern world as learned, lived and shared by St. Francis de
Sales (1567-1622) and St. Jane de Chantal (1572-1641), spiritual
friends. Salesian spirituality gives expression to a way to journey
in the spiritual life as we embrace the duties of our state in
response to the universal call to holiness - in the words of St.
Francis de Sales to "bloom where you are planted." It's a
"spirituality of the heart," as relevant today as in the time of St.
Francis de Sales himself, an all-embracing, down-to-earth
spirituality for everyone.
The essence of the spirituality can be found in the "Introduction to
the Devout Life," a book written by St. Francis de Sales at the
beginning of the 17th century. The book, often referred to as a
spiritual classic, contains the collective wisdom of the first sixteen
centuries of the Christian experience. Salesian Spirituality can best
be summed up in the motto of St. Francis de Sales, “Live Jesus.”
Direction of Intention
My God give me the grace to perform this action with you and
through love for you. In advance I offer to you all the good that I
will do and accept all the difficulty I may meet therein.
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Parish Demographics
Total number of active Parishioners:
Total number of Active Households
1119
482
Females:
Males:
600
519
Children (to 18)
Adults (18 - 20):
Adults (21 - 64):
Seniors (65 & Over):
342
27
538
212
Total Families w/ children:
Total Families w/out children:
Average Age 55.32
Cameron
Fayetteville
Godwin
Raeford
Stedman
174
307
36.17%
63.83%
Median Age is 48
Where we live:
1%
Falcon
82% Fort Bragg
1%
Hope Mills
1%
Spring Lake
2%
Other
1%
1%
5%
1%
5%
Parish Office Reports
Report on St. Ann Catholic School
Principal: Rene’ Corders
St. Ann Catholic School is in its 57th year of providing a quality Catholic
education for those boys and girls whose parents are totally committed to
the propagation of the faith. The 2013-14 enrollment of 120 students has
fallen short of the projection on which the budget of $485,356 was based
due in large part to military changes of station. As such, the school year
has been a financially challenging one. Nevertheless, the principal, staff
and faculty of 9 full time and 4 part time teachers have dedicated
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themselves to maintaining the stellar standard of instruction for which
the school is noted without compromise.
Report on Faith Formation
Director of Faith Formation: Kathy Flynn
Grade School
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (11 am Mass)
Nursery (1-3 year olds - during 11 am Mass)
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Pre-K/Kindergarten
Grade 1
First Reconciliation/First Communion
Grades 3 & 4
Grades 5 & 6
Grades 7 & 8
High School
Confirmation Preparation
Confirmed
RCIA Adapted for Children
Children/Youth in Faith Formation & RCIA
Adult Faith Formation (approximate)
Faith Matters (Meets Tuesday and Thursday)
Conversion: Following the Call of Christ Study
Diocesan Triduum Workshop
Salesian Book Study Group
TYM Second Sunday Adult Formation Sessions
Baptism Preparation Workshops
First Reconciliation Parent Meetings
First Communion Parent Meetings
Confirmation Meeting - Parents
Confirmation Meeting – Sponsors
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
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20
4-6
24
9
4
28
18
16
14
19
3
1
Total 103
45
6
4
12
10
49
23
17
14
8
7
Financial Report
Pok-Hui Folsom: Parish Book Keeper
Brian Manning: Finance Council Chair
Revenues
Offertory (weekends and Holy Days)
Donations
Sale Catholic Books & CDs
Special Collections (Second Collections)
Priest Welfare/Retirement
BAA/Cathedral Campaign Rebates
Insurance Claims (Roof Damage)
Fees (TYM Retreats & Faith Formation)
Committees (AR Society & AAMEN)
Transfers Savings (School & Church Roof)
Loan Proceeds (School & Church Roof)
Diocesan/National Collections
Building/Debt Reduction
Total Revenues
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$ 322,485.00
$ 19,052.82
$
836.17
$ 36,240.70
$
9,984.63
$ 12,551.00
$ 28,124.74
$
6,602.28
$
6,676.17
$ 43,302.23
$ 52,000.00
$ 15,462.51
$ 105,091.93
$ 658,410.18
Expenditures
Faith Formation (Youth/Adult)
Worship (Sacraments & Music)
Committees (AR Society & AAMEN)
Outreach (Catholic Charities & Care Clinic)
Personnel
Office
Plant (Utilities & Maintenance of Facilities)
Diocesan/Deanery Support
School Support
Transfers to Savings (Painting 2014)
Diocesan/National Collections
Payroll Related Items
Mortgage & Church/School Roof
Total Expenses
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$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
10,977.76
30,587.66
4,212.24
1,668.50
180,627.91
10,435.78
192,588.83
28,728.06
21,000.00
6,000.00
15,983.93
24,459.16
122,397.79
649,667.62
Total Revenues
Total Expenses
Surplus
$ 658,410.18
$ 649,667.62
$8,742.56
Debt owed to the Diocese for 2002 Building Project
Total amount Debt as 12/31/2013
$570,109.99
Debt Collection
Loan Repayment
Balance Shortfall
$105,410.18
$122,397.79
(-$17,305.86)
Monthly Loan Repayment
Annual Schedule payment year 2014
$11,234.06
$136,005.72
The deficit last year from the Debt Reduction Collection of
$17,305.86 is made up by moneys taken from the operating
expense of the Parish.
Surplus
Debt Reduction shortfall
Parish shortfall 2013
$8,742.56
$17,305.86
(-$8563.30)
Parish Goals for 2014
Proposed by Parish Council
75th Anniversary of Parish Goals
• Organize and execute anniversary activities each month during
anniversary year.
• Foster participation in anniversary activities
• Unveil set of commemorative Christmas ornaments for sale to
defray anniversary year expenditures.
• Write a history of the parish
Spiritual Improvement Goals
• Foster devotion to Blessed Sacrament
• Establish 40 Hours Eucharistic Devotion in conjunction with Parish
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Mission
• Foster growth of Salesian Spirituality by offering enrichment
sessions and scheduling Salesian speakers.
Faith Formation Improvement Goals
• Complete implementation of the various components of the new
Diocesan Confirmation Norms.
• Provide adult formation opportunities to help empower parishioners
to participate more effectively in the “new evangelization.”
• Form a faith formation committee to explore ways in which the
program could be improved or expanded.
Financial Improvement Goals
• Revise and update school endowment
• Establish a scholarship for children to attend St. Ann School
• Establish a parish capital repair endowment
• Implement on-line giving option for contributions
Capital Improvement Goals
• Establish and launch new parish website
• Establish a Building and Capital Improvement Committee to
examine the long term needs of the parish
• Formulate a 5 year plan to prioritize the capital needs of the parish.
• Formulate a plan for the renovation of the Parish Hall.
Reports from Parish Organizations
AAMEN
President: Rene’ Corders
The activities of the St. Ann Chapter of the African Ancestry
Ministry and Evangelization Network during 2013 were planned to
underscore the mission of the Roman Catholic Church. They were
designed to create an atmosphere in which members can maintain
their identity, heighten their visibility and enhance their lives as
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Catholics through evangelization efforts. Our chapter has initiated
a Family and Friends Mass event, developed a DVD based on the
history of our church, attended AAMEN Diocesan meetings and
retreats, hosted a Spring Gala, provided scholarships to St. Ann
School, represented the Parish at the annual Martin Luther King Jr.
Liturgy and the African Heritage Liturgy in Raleigh, hosted a
Christmas luncheon for senior citizens of all faiths and secured
Josephite calendars featuring African American art for fundraising
purposes.
Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary is a worldwide organization of lay apostolate in which
Catholic men and women sanctify themselves through prayer and spiritual
work in union with Our Blessed Mother.
Legion of Mary: Queen of Heaven Presidium (Morning)
President: Karina Quail
Total Active Members
St Ann's parishioners 7
Other Parishes
Auxiliaries (Praying Support Group)
14
7
33
Weekly Activities: Visit 8 nursing homes, lead prayer, bring Holy
Communion; participate in Pilgrim Virgin and Faith Formation,
Pray at Planned Parenthood, Hospice.
Legion of Mary: The Queen of Peace Presidium (Evening)
President: Betty Houghtaling
Total Active Members
8 2 probationary members
Auxiliary (Praying support group)
53 members
Weekly Activities: Pilgrim of Mary Statue Rotation; Attendance at
Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesdays, Evangelization by example,
praying for fallen Catholics and inspire others to become
Catholics; Recruiting workers to help form other presidiums in our
area (mainly St. Patrick Church and San Isidro Church) Yearly
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activities: phone contacts for the Bishop’s Annual Appeal
Summer Bible school for children, Support the Knights of
Columbus with their various activities.
The Altar and Rosary Society
President: Pat Stewart
Membership: 33 active members 5 members who are shut-ins
Activities engaged in over the past year: Clean altar linens;
prepared and served funeral luncheons; prepared and served food
for over 100 homeless people at the Salvation Army; Pray “Rosary
after Mass during October and May; sponsored a sale of religious
and other articles in November; hosted a free concert by the
HASM group in February; sponsored a "Spring Fling" in April;
provided gifts and hosted a reception for St. Ann Church
Members' graduating seniors and their families in June; We
sponsor a prayer line, monthly members visited sick and shut-in
members, as part of our outreach, we reach out and visit the
homebound of our parish an remember them during holidays and
birthdays.
The Knights of Columbus: Father William P. Ryan Council
Grand Knight: John Rock
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal
service organization. Founded in 1882 by the Venerable Father
Michael J. McGivney, and originally serving as a mutual benefit
society to low-income immigrant Catholics, it developed into a
fraternal benefit society dedicated to providing charitable services,
promoting Catholic education and actively defending Catholicism in
various nations. There are currently 83 active members of the
Knights in our parish. Seven new Knights were inducted this year.
We have contributed over $7000.00 in goods, services and
finances to various needs in the community. Among these are St
Ann School, Catholic Charities and the Neighborhood Youth
Center.
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Report from Neighborhood Youth Center
Director: Esther Patterson
The St. Ann Neighborhood Youth Center is a culturally diverse
educational after school tutoring program that primarily serves low
performing public school students in the surrounding community
and was founded in 1995 by the Daughters of Charity. The Youth
Center is sponsored by the Parish but is an independent ministry.
During the 2012 - 2013 school year forty-eight students in grades 2
- 5 participated in the program. Student participants attend 5 area
schools. Fifteen adults, three Methodist University students, and
thirty-eight St. Ann Middle School students served as volunteers.
There were six bus drivers and monitors, a director and an
administrative assistant.
Activities during 2013: The NYC held its annual summer camp
June; Thanksgiving family dinner with food distribution was held
in November and 91 students and family members were served a
complete dinner. Thirty-five families received Angel Tree Gifts
that were provided by our parishioners. Our TYM students helped
with the distribution of the food and gifts. The Knights of
Columbus provided the hams for the food baskets.
Major funding for the NYC comes from Youth Growth Stock
Trust, Women’s Giving Circle, Fayetteville Deanery Endowment
for the Poor, St. Patrick's Catholic Church and many other
religious and civil entities.
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