Fiscal Year 2024-25 Report & Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Dear Fellow Parishioners,

          On behalf of our Pastoral Leadership Team, I am happy to present to you both the annual report for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, as well as the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The Pastoral Leadership Team, led by our Pastor, Fr. Jesse Bolger, consists of our two lay Parish Corporators, the Finance Committee, and Chair of the Pastoral Council. The Parish Business Manager, Norma Wagner, CPA, created the pie charts that can be found in the bulletin as well as on our website. In reviewing the charts for the past fiscal year, which ended on June 30th, you will see that our operating income surpassed that of our operating expenses by $128,419. However, $92,053 of that surplus was generated from cemetery income and ear-marked for cemetery operations and our perpetual care fund, leaving the parish with an actual surplus of $36,366.  Without the continued support of two staff members who volunteer their services and those parishioners who volunteer to help with our weekly maintenance needs, the past fiscal year would have told a different story.

While the gift of one’s time and talent contribute to the virtue of stewardship, so too does the tithing of one’s treasure.  To that end, we are happy to report that for the first quarter of the current fiscal year, which began on July 1st, collections are up 4% over last year.  The parish saw a surplus of $15,166 through the first quarter as well, but we have one less priest on our pastoral staff compared to last year.  We are most grateful for those families who participated in our fall offertory renewal program as well as all those families who made a three-year pledge or one time gift to our capital campaign. Your sacrificial giving is bearing fruit for the Kingdom. 

            Regarding our parish-wide capital campaign, Building on the Past, with Hope for the Future, we have received $2.375 million in pledges towards our goal of $2.5 million, with cash received at $1.890 million.  While many parishioners have completed their pledges, there are still others who are scheduled to complete their pledges in 2026.  This capital campaign consisted of two phases: A new HVAC system for the church and the glorious renovation of our church, which we celebrated on October 19th at the 10:30 am Mass, followed by an Oktoberfest celebration.  In thanking all those who made this possible, we want to thank in a special way our Pastor, Fr. Jesse, whose vision and leadership made this possible.  We also want to thank Don Smith, who volunteered his architectural services and remained an active consultant throughout the 15-week renovation.  Thanks to all of you, we have built upon the past, with hope for the future, as evidenced by what we have accomplished over the past year. 

          If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

Respectfully in Christ,