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Wel Welcom come! e! Pari rish Gatheri rings Saturday, February 8, 2020, at 6 p.m. Sunday, February 9, 2020, at 12:30 p.m. St. Fidelis Social Hall in Meridian St. Fidelis Parish St. Conrad Church in Meridian St. Stanislaus Kostka Church
Pari rish Gatheri rings
Saturday, February 8, 2020, at 6 p.m. Sunday, February 9, 2020, at 12:30 p.m.
History ry
1917 Committee of local citizens petitioned Bishop Canevin to form new Polish parish. 1918 New parish formed. First Mass celebrated in German Beneficial Society Hall on Jan. 27. 1919 Land purchased for church. Cornerstone laid Sept. 28. 1920 New church dedicated on July 25. 1995
Parish with Lyndora and Meridian worship sites. The St. John worship site closes. 2018
2018
also includes St. Andrew, St. Michael, St. Paul and St. Peter Parishes, effective Oct. 15. Weekend Masses no longer celebrated at Lyndora site – it remains open for baptisms, weddings and funerals only. 2018-19 Lyndora site used for one funeral, no baptisms, no weddings.
Why We Are Here Today
questions regarding usage of St. Stanislaus Kostka campus were raised at pastoral and finance council meetings with Father Kevin Fazio, administrator.
building relationships and unifying parishes within faith community during first year of the new grouping’s establishment.
business and property management continue to be raised about fiscal situation for St. Fidelis Parish and deteriorating physical condition of the Lyndora campus.
Why We Are Here Today (c (continued)
representatives, visit Lyndora worship site to assess and discuss condition of campus and its future.
members at St. Paul Seminary. All parties agree and diocesan personnel give approval to address concerns and future of the Lyndora worship site.
Relevant Concerns for Lyndora Campus
Dwindling number of parishioners living in Lyndora Small seating capacity in church (approximately 225) Very limited parking Not handicapped accessible No bathrooms Water and mold problems in church building and rectory Crumbling bricks / mortar Steeple struck by lightning in July 2019 - damaged area capped Rectory has been vacant since around 2015-16 Necessary repairs to building (steeple, water and mold issues, bricks, etc.) would run into tens of thousands of dollars
Cost to Maintain Lyndora Site - $16,1 ,130
for r November r 2018-October 2019
Expenses Annual Cost Heat $2,835 Electricity $ 930 Water $ 230 Insurance $7,500 Building Maintenance $1,000 Grounds Upkeep (Grass cutting, snow removal, etc.) $1,105 Sewer Fee $ 540 Taxes $1,990 TOTAL $16,130
The steeple of St. Stanislaus Church in Lyndora was struck by lightning in July 2019. Thankfully, there was no fire inside the church and no one was injured. The church has not been used since the lightning strike. The steeple has been capped. The damaged cross that sat atop the steeple was removed by Butler volunteer firefighters on the evening of the lightning strike. It remains in the possession of St. Fidelis Parish. – Steeple Photo: Butler Radio Network
St. . Fidelis Parish - Meridian Site
Strengths of f St. . Fidelis Campus in Meridian
Vibrant parish - weekly Mass attendance averages between 700 and 800 Plenty of seating (approximately 400) Large, flat parking lot Handicapped accessible Large social hall available for gatherings Bathrooms in church and social hall Parish offices located on campus Faith Formation building includes youth group (JAL) room and atria for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program Buildings and grounds are in good condition
In Interior of Meridian Site
From Lyndora to Meridian
Lyndora to Meridian – mounted and illuminated at St. Fidelis (St. Conrad Church building) in December 2019
be moved from St. Stanislaus to be placed at the Meridian site
Financial Concerns for St. . Fidelis Parish
6 years
resulted in transferring $20,000 from savings (cash reserves) to cover the shortfall
more than 25%.
$750,104 $695,552 $675,776 $656,865 $611,106 $550,695
100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 700,000 800,000 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019
Next xt Step
After comprehensive study and extensive review of data: The recommendation of the Pastoral Council, Finance Council and Administrator is to petition the Bishop to close the St. Stanislaus Kostka campus.
Using the keypads
Audience Response System.
Question 1
Do you understand the financial pressure facing St. Fidelis Parish?
Results are from audience feedback at the February 8 & 9 parish gatherings.
Question 2
Do you understand that the cost of maintaining the Lyndora site is over $16,000 per year even though the church building and rectory are no longer used?
Results are from audience feedback at the February 8 & 9 parish gatherings.
Question 3
How well do you understand the recommendation of the Pastoral Council, Finance Council and Administrator to close the Lyndora campus?
Results are from audience feedback at the February 8 & 9 parish gatherings.
Question 4
Do you understand the need to act upon the recommendation soon?
Results are from audience feedback at the February 8 & 9 parish gatherings.
Recommendation will allow us:
and foster greater vibrancy in the parish
United as One