St. Rene Goupil Parish

Annual Report To The Parish -Condensed

Data Source -QuickBooks Accounting Reports Fiscal Year 2007 and 2008

Parish Summary

Fiscal Fiscal $ %

Year Year Incr./ Incr./

2006 2007 Decr. Decr.

Church/CCD Revenues

Sunday/Holy Day/Other Collections

$ 423,071 $ 425,733 $ 2,662 -0.6% Fund Raising (All Fund Raising Trans.to Sch. $ -

$ - $ - -

CCD Tuition $ 15,375 $ 24,302 $ .8,927 58.1%

Other Revenues $ 31,954 $ 55,502 $ 23,548 73.7%Total Revenues $ 491,209 $ 505,537 $ 35,137 7.5%

Church/CCD Expenses

Salaries

$ 203,250 $ 198,535 $ -4,715 -2.3% Benefits $ 39,913 $ 43,203 $ 3,380 8.5% Occupancy $ 67,261 $ 58,985 $ -8,276 -12.3%

Other Expenses $ 49,253 $ 56,872 $ 7,619 15.5% Assessments $ 50,590 $ 83,524 $ 32,934 65.1%

Total Expenses $410,267 $ 441,209 $ 30,942 7.5%

Church Net Revenues Over (Under) Exp. $ 60,133 $ 64,328 $ 4,195 7.0%

K-8/Pre School/Extened Day Revenues

Tuition & Fees

$ 569,129 $ 654,915 $ 85,786 15.1%

Fund Raising (All Fund Raising Trans.fr.Chur.) $ 103,820 $ 90,547 $ -13,273 -12.8% Other Revenues $ 26,201 $ 35,418 $ 9,217 35.2%

Total Revenues $ 699,150 $ 780,880 $ 81,730 11.7%

K-8/Pre-SchooI/Extended Day Exp.

Salaries $ 583,557 $ 621,241 $ 37,684 6.5%

Benefits $ 153,906 $ 164,605 $ 10,699 7.0% Occupancy $ 103,097 $ 117,246 $ 14,149 13.7% Other Expenses $ 24,398 $ 67,265 $ 42,867 175.7% Assessments $ 4,673 $ 17,736 $ 13,063 279.5% Total Expenses $ 869,631 $ 988,093 $118,462 13.6%

K-8/Pre-SchooI/Extended Day

Net Revenues Over (Under) Expenses $-170,481 $-207,213 $ -36,732 -21.5%

How Was The Deficit Covered -No IOUs

Archdiocese Non Cash Operating Grant $ 113,971 $ 111,402 $ -2,569 -2.3% Parish Subsidy $ 60,133 $ 64,328 $ 4,195 7.0%

Total $ 174,104 $ 175,730 $ 1,626 0.9%

Parish Net Rev. Over (Under) Expenses $ 3,623 $ - 31,483 $ -35,106 -969.0%

October, 2008

Every year, it is my responsibility as pastor to share with you a report on the state of Stewardship within St. Rene Parish. You will find enclosed with this letter a sheet that summarizes the financial revenues and expenses for the past fiscal year (7/01/07 - 6/30/08). You will also find a ‘brag sheet’ listing some of the highlights of volunteer stewardship of time and talent and outreach that also was a part of our parish life this past year. This Advent, our Parish will begin the celebration of its 50th Anniversary. We will remember

our many blessings and how those who have gone before us sacrificed so that we could offer the educational, liturgical and other caring services that we do within this community.God is truly present in you and in the good that you bring to others. I thank

you for your continuing commitment to our parish of St. Rene Goupil.

Over the past two years, due to the good reputation of our school, positive word of mouth and hard work on the part of our School Board and school families, we have experienced

a significant increase in our school population. This has required us to establish a second kindergarten classroom. Our school families shoulder about 80% of the cost that keeps our school alive as a means of passing on our faith to the future. The Archdiocese recognizes our good work and has continued to provide us with grant money assistance. The

remaining cost must be covered from our parish financial resources.

During times of economic stress we are all forced to come face to face with our financial limits and have to decide what is really important to us as individuals and families and

what is ‘extra’. I hope that your sense of belonging and supporting this parish of St. Rene

is at that central place for you. I am asking you to consider making a conscious and intentional examination of your weekly parish offering contribution and see if it truly

reflects your ability and willingness to support the work of our Church. For us to remain a living presence in this community and continue to provide the quality services that people expect and deserve your support is needed now more than ever. I ask you to remain consistent in your commitment to our parish by your attendance and contributions. Make

the time to pray and make a conscious budgeting choice regarding your Church giving. Look at the enclosed DECLARATION OF INTENT card, fill it out and bring it with you to

Mass on the weekend of October 25/26. I will invite everyone to step forward at the

Offertory of the Mass and place their completed card before our altar as a visible sign of their stewardship intent for this year. The direct deposit tool of ParishPay also remains available to you. You can contact the rectory for more information about this program

and receive help in enrolling. You can also go online to our Parish website www.strenegoupilchicago.com and use the ParishPay link to enroll yourself directly.

I thank you for the goodness that has been given and received. May we all be grateful

for the past 50 years of St. Rene Goupil parish and ask God to bless our future.

Father Tom Kasputis

Pastor

ST. RENE GOUPIL STEWARDSHIP REPORT 2008 (July 1, 2007-June 30,2008)

'As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace. 1 Peter 4:10

Our Parish Population: 1177 households, 3153 individuals, 67 newly registered families Average

weekly Mass attendance (Oct., 2007) 767

Sacramental Preparation Programs:

54 parents and godparents prepared for Baptism of child

1 candidate prepared for entry into the Catholic Church by 3 members of the Rite of Christian

Initiation od Adults (RCIA) team

40 second graders prepared for First Communion and Reconciliation by 4 catechists

Sacraments.-Celebrated:

537 Masses 48 Funeral 34 Baptism 73 Confirmation 40 First Eucharists 40 First Reconciliations

15 Marriages 180 Anointings of the Sick

Education and Faith Formation Programs:

249 Students (Pre K -8) taught by 16 teachers and 3 aides

95 CCD Students (grades K-8) taught by 12 volunteer catechists

15 students meet weekly for Children's Liturgy of the Word led by 1 catechist and 2 aides

8 people shared in Seasonal Bible Study with 1 leader also Bible Study with St. Benedict the

African West (our sharing parish)

6 Friends assisted in SPRED by 5 helpers

19 men and women experienced Christ Renews His Parish as initial teams

Liturgy Assistance:

20 Lectors 40 Altar Servers 52 Eucharistic Ministers

20 Ushers 15 Choir Members 32 Sacristans and Altar Cleaners

Parish Outreach:

560 Visits with Holy Communion to the home bound and 49 support visits to the grieving

by 6 Ministers of Care

727 visits and 430 other contacts made with food, clothing, rent and utilities assistance offered

by 7 members of St. Vincent de Paul Society

2 volunteered for Hope Is On The Way service to New Orleans with Deacon Sal & Beth Lema

7 involved with parish Peace & Justice Committee

233 children participated in sports (Football, Cheerleading, Softball, Baseball, Basketball & Volleyball) with 42 coaches

55 boys and girls were led by 27 leaders in Scouting programs

65 jr. high students involved in '6-7-8 Club' with 10 adult chaperones

4 Garden Committee members help beautify our grounds

Parish Administration and Councils:

Pastoral Council meets monthly with 7 members

School Board of Specified Jurisdiction and committees meet monthly with 15 members

Finance & Stewardship Committee serves with 3 members and meets quarterly

CCD Religious Education Parent Board meets quarterly with 5 members