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Carbon Center/Chicora/ North Oakland Grouping

• ST. JOSEPH

MATER DOLOROSA

• ST. WENDELIN

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Framing the

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Framing the Vision

We are blessed, and each of you is a part of that

• blessing. As we move forward, it is my hope that

each member of our grouping will come to know the other better, and in doing so, strengthen our community as a whole. In this task, each person is

• important. I pray that we see the importance of

each person and know the holiness in each of our everyday lives. I am so excited for our future together.

Difference Between Parish and Church

 A parish is a territory (geographic region), with people and a priest(s).  Churches are sacred buildings designated for divine worship.  In January 2021 our 3 parishes will merge into one new parish. The current parishes will cease and we will become one new entity.

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Let’s remember and review the steps that we have taken to get to today The On Mission Consultation Process

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Review of the On Mission Consultation Process

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April 2015 through October 2018 April 2015 Bishop Zubik initiates a year of Prayer and Study September 2016 329 Parish Consultation Sessions are conducted April 26, 2018 Bishop Zubik announces final groupings of parishes and clergy assignments, effective October 15 October 15, 2018 New Clergy assignments and Interim Mass Schedules begin

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June, 2020 JUNE 20 – JULY 7, 2020 JULY 15, 2020 AUG, 2020 SEPT 1, 2020

Administrator, Clergy Team, Staff & Advisory Councils meet with Parish Services to review the Completing the Merger Process. Parishioners receive the 1st communication & are invited to submit names for the new parish. Administrator consults with Advisory Councils to submit 15 potential names for the new parish for the preliminary review by Bishop Zubik. Administrator, Clergy Team, Staff & Advisory Councils prepare the Virtual Parish Assembly. The 2nd communication is created for parishioners to

• ffer final input
• n the new parish

name & feedback/ questions on the assembly. Parish posts Virtual Parish Assembly

• n YouTube & the

grouping website. The 2nd communication is sent to parishioners.

Completing the Merger Process Timeline

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SEPT 1 – SEPT 13, 2020 OCT 9, 2020 OCT 19, 2020 NOV 28/29, 2020 (TENTATIVE) JAN 4, 2021 (TENTATIVE)

Parishioners submit final input

• n names for the

new parish &

• ffer feedback/

questions on the Virtual Parish Assembly. Administrator submits Merger Documents to the Diocese. Bishop Zubik consults with Priest Council to consider all mergers. Bishop Zubik announces & issues the Decree for the new parish. New Parish begins.

Completing the Merger Process Timeline

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Who We Are Now:

A Snapshot

• f the

Grouping

Grouping Summary Total Total Registration* 2,820 Mass Attendance Count 953 Mass Attendance Count Percentage 33.8% Infant Bapsms† 39 Deaths† 22 Baptism : Death Ratio 2 : 1

2019 Statistics for the Grouping

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*Source: Parish Data System Reports (PDS) †Source: 2019 Official Catholic Directory

# of parishioners % of parishioners Ages 0 - 4 55 2.0 Ages 5 - 17 396 14.0 Ages 18 - 24 265 9.4 Ages 25 - 34 378 13.4 Ages 35 - 54 658 23.3 Ages 55 - 64 335 11.9 Age 65 and over 505 17.9 Birthdate unknown 228 8.1 Total 2,820 100

2020 Age Ranges in the Grouping

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*Source: Parish Data System Reports (PDS)

Keeping the Parishioner Information Up-T

• -Date

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Why is updating your information important? When people move and do not notify the parish that they will no longer be attending, it throws off parish statistics and budgeting, and may even cost the parish money. Early next year, a parish census will be sent out to all families in an effort to update parishioner information.

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Our Shared Ministries

Liturgical Ministries All Souls Mass Angel/Giving Trees Discovering Christ Bible Study Book Club Faith Alive Prayer Group March For Life St. Wendelin School Parish Picnic Volunteer Party Confirmation Preparation Vacation Bible School RCIA Baptismal Prep Young Adult Ministry (Bar Talk) Youth Group Legion of Mary Christian Mothers Knights of Columbus

Proximity of Church Buildings

Distances range from 3.7 to 7.8 miles Church Building

• St. Joseph

Mater Dolorosa

• St. Wendelin
• St. Joseph

3.7 mi 4.2 mi Mater Dolorosa 3.7 mi 7.8 mi

• St. Wendelin

4.2 mi 7.8 mi

Distance in Miles

Source: Mapquest

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Proximity of Church Buildings

Travel times range from 6 to 16 minutes

Distance in time (Minutes)

Source: Mapquest

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Church Building

• St. Joseph

Mater Dolorosa

• St. Wendelin
• St. Joseph

6 min 9 min Mater Dolorosa 6 min 16 min

• St. Wendelin

9 min 16 min

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Territory

• f the New

Parish

Grouping Finances

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• Operating Income & Expenses
• Assets (cash, savings, etc.)
• Liabilities (debt, payables)

Finances

At the time of merger, the new parish acquires the assets and liabilities of the former parishes

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Financial Summary

Financial Information for Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020 as of June 30, 2020 Grouping Total Offertory

373,682

Other Income

179,953

Restricted Interest Income*

139,584

OPERATING INCOME

693,219

OPERATING EXPENSE

(690,274)

School Subsidy

( 27,582)

SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)

(24,637)

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Finances – Ritzert Endowment Fund*

• A RESTRICTED endowment was established approximately

13 years ago from funds donated by the Ritzert Brothers.

Restricted endowments ensure that the original principal is held in perpetuity and that the earnings from this original principal are allocated according to the donor's requirements.

• These funds are to be used for Faith Formation and Adult

Education, Tuition assistance for registered members who attend catholic schools, VBS attendance fees, some liturgical costs, and social service ministries.

• Twice a year, the interest from the endowment is placed into a

separate checking account.

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Assets Summary (Savings) for the Grouping

Assets as of June 30, 2020 Grouping Total Deposit & Loan Fund Savings

533,930

Deposit & Loan Capital Improvement Savings

7,890

Campaign for The Church Alive!

39,490

Parish Endowment Funds*

3,597,094

Total

4,178,404

* Endowment Fund principal is restricted and may not be withdrawn.

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Liabilities Owed To the Diocese for the Grouping

Liabilities as of June 30, 2020 Grouping Total Liabilities Insurance Payable 12,682 2020 Parish Share Payable 74,984 Deposit & Loan Fund Debt

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Debt & Payables to Diocese 87,666

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Finances - Income

 An offertory loss of nearly $30,000 in the 4th quarter of 2020.

• Mater Dolorosa has experienced a 50% decrease.
• St. Joseph has experienced a 40% decrease.
• St. Wendelin has experienced a 20% decrease.

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Finances – Online Giving

 Online giving was introduced to St. Joseph and Mater Dolorosa during Covid. Participation is slow starting.  Online giving for St. Wendelin was established several years ago and has nearly doubled during Covid.

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Finances - Expenses

 Increased expenses due to sanitizing churches after Mass.  Live Streaming Masses increased expenses.  Fundraising has been negatively impacted due to Covid.

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Finances - Savings

 Savings accounts were impacted due to Covid

 St. Joseph decreased by $18,000  Mater Dolorosa decreased by $38,000  Additional $32,327 to satisfy 2019 PSP.  St. Wendelin decreased by roughly $10,700  2019 PSP remains unpaid.

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Paycheck Protection Program Loans

under the CARES Act

 Loans were secured by all three churches  These loan allowed all employees to be paid at pre-Covid hours through the last quarter of 2020 (June).  No employees lay-offs, thus no inflated unemployment costs in the future.  Salary costs are being reviewed prior to merger to streamline all processes and future payroll savings are being explored.

Where We Are Going

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WHERE ARE WE GOING?

Our Parish Staff

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Over the last year, our parish staff has been realigned to serve all three churches and will continue as we merge into one NEW parish.

Our Ministers

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Shared amongst all

Gina Beaver – Confirmation Preparation & Bulletin Editor Sue Fraley – Director of Evangelization, Youth & Young Adult Ministry Martha Birch – Accountant Nicole Karenbauer – Mass Scheduler, Minister Scheduler, Safe Environment Coordinator, and other administrative duties. Barb Boltz – Schedules baptism, weddings, facility usage, and other administrative duties. Vince Ritzert – Music Director Vince Houpt – Music Minister Kit Lanier – Receptionist Linda Green - Receptionist

In the Process of Realigning

Gina Beaver - Faith Formation Director – Grades K through 5 – St. Wendelin Vanessa Birch – Faith Formation Program Manager – Grades K through 5 – Mater Dolorosa and

• St. Joseph

Our Ministers (cont.)

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Other Staff with Church Specific Duties

• St. Wendelin

Linda Green –Cleaning of the Church Cheri Weiland – Cleaning of St. Wendelin Hall Connor Schaffner – Grass Cutter Colton Craig – Grass Cutter Mater Dolorosa Bonnie Birch – Rectory Cook Eric Callihan – Grass Cutter and other duties assigned

• St. Joseph

Bev Kusner – Cleaning of St. Joseph Rectory Ron Ball – Sacristan at St. Joseph Ron Kocian – Grass Cutter

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Who We Will Become

Here is what a merger looks like

THE FORMER PARISHES OF: BECOME A

New Parish

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• St. Wendelin

Parish Mater Dolorosa Parish

• St. Joseph

Parish

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Mater Dolorosa Church

• St. Wendelin Church
• St. Joseph Church

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Recommended Names for the New Parish

Unique Names:

• St. Marianne Cope

Our Lady of the Fields Salve Regina Names chosen by one

• ther parish:
• St. Clare of Assisi
• St. Kateri

Names chosen by multiple parishes:

• St. Francis of Assisi (8)
• St. Hubert (2)
• St. John Paul II (10)
• St. Jude (7)

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Q & A

Questions may be directed to the Administrative Center located at St. Joseph at 724-445-3713 x4 or Survey

• Monkey. The link may be found on

the website under the Merger Tab.

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Closing Prayer