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Annual Report For the Year ended June 30, 2019
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Greetings St. Cecilia Community!
I cannot believe how fast the year has gone – it has been a busy year! All the work and programs happening at St. Cecilia Parish are a testament to our faith and community spirit. Last year’s report spoke of building on results and on being a growing, vibrant community:
Growth in our faith – what we believe
Growth in our outreach – how our faith calls us to serve
Growth in our spiritual life – what nourishes us as disciples
We continue to develop in all of these areas and the results are very evident. We have seen an increase in Baptisms and in the number of new families in our parish. Visitors often comment on the welcoming spirit at St. Cecilia. However, we have also faced some struggles over the anger and frustration regarding the Church’s lack of response to the abuse crisis. We need to continue our reflection and to seek answers so that we can move forward. On October 30th, we will have a prayer service, “Healing Our Church” to start a series of discussions on this issue. I will continue to encourage discussion and prayer about the abuse crisis.
The best-kept secret on Bainbridge Island is St. Cecilia Catholic School! We would love to see our school bursting at the seams with children. How do we go about this? We need to spread the word about our wonderful school! Many families with young children attend Mass on Sunday mornings, but only a few attend our school. How do we get more families to consider St. Cecilia Catholic School? The foundations of our faith begin when we are young and it starts with the family, but are made even stronger with a solid, faith-based education.
Finally, a big thank-you for the support you have shown me in my first year at St. Cecilia Parish, and for the financial support you provide to our parish. I am truly grateful for all of you. God is good – All the time!
Fr. Mark Kiszelewski
Blessed
A Note from Fr. Mark
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Joyful Tradition
We are...
Devoted
Family
Faithful
Celebrated with supportive family
Bonded in blood and faith At Easter Vigil
In crowning Our Lady
In receiving the Lord
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Parish Financial Report
The Finance Committee is pleased to report solid financial results for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2019. Stewardship receipts increased by 8% in our vibrant, growing parish. Successful fundraisers,
special gifts, and a bequest allowed the parish to accomplish many repairs and make several im-
provements to our facilities. Further information concerning improvements is on page 10 of this
report. We trust that the improvements to and care of these facilities will glorify God and help to
bring more people to the beauty and holiness of the Mass, and to live in grace through Him.
Thank you for your generous support of the Mission of the Church.
A list of financial terminology can be found on the enclosed insert .
2018 2019 2020
INCOME Budget
Stewardship Receipts $ 618,556 $ 672,458 $ 694,913
Educational Receipts $ 460,341 $ 507,290 $ 539,380
Fundraising & Socials $ 201,093 $ 252,578 $ 188,910
Donations, Bequests & Grants $ 62,680 $ 94,118 $ 41,300
Other School Operating Receipts $ 26,411 $ 53,943 $ 42,200
Endowment Fund Distribution $ 9,354 $ 15,918 $ 27,931
Interest & Other Miscellaneous Income $ 5,252 $ 7,981 $ 8,100
Total Income $ 1,383,688 $ 1,604,286 $ 1,542,734
EXPENSE
Salaries & Benefits $ 854,176 $ 946,858 $ 1,013,701
Facilities Operations & Maintenance $ 96,154 $ 149,468 $ 112,788
Assessment, Insurance, Dues & Licenses $ 80,450 $ 81,421 $ 89,880
Utilities $ 75,970 $ 76,259 $ 80,005
Educational Program Supplies & Expense $ 51,929 $ 71,968 $ 63,855
Administrative Expense $ 52,814 $ 54,644 $ 53,565
Fundraising Expense $ 35,407 $ 32,867 $ 21,350
Liturgy, Sacramental & Music Supplies $ 22,552 $ 25,217 $ 32,094
Hospitality & Appreciation $ 16,169 $ 19,635 $ 17,640
Furnishings and Small Equipment $ 3,111 $ 15,300 $ 6,200
Transportation $ 9,722 $ 14,727 $ 15,220
Total Expense $ 1,298,456 $ 1,488,364 $ 1,506,298
NET SURPLUS $ 85,232 $ 115,921 $ 36,436
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2019 Income
2019 Expense
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Where We Shared Our Treasure
2017 2018 2019
St. Cecilia Sunday & Holy Day Offertory $ 577,477 $ 603,785 $ 658,037
Archdiocesan Annual Catholic Appeal $ 100,666 $ 99,193 $ 104,230
The Haiti Fund International $ 23,112 $ 36,892 $ 39,212
Saint Cecilia Catholic School Local $ 45,678 $ 47,047 $ 29,901
St. Vincent de Paul Local $ 22,123 $ 19,375 $ 18,617
Catholic Relief Services International $ 1,838 $ 5,147 $ 9,197
Lenten Rice Bowls Universal $ 3,157 $ 3,772 $ 4,097
Catholic Home Missions National $ 1,789 $ 1,471 $ 1,664
World Mission Sunday International $ 2,086 $ 2,375 $ 1,459
Priest Pension Fund Western WA $ 1,307 $ 1,064 $ 1,310
Peter's Pence Vatican $ 11,960 $ 1,980 $ 1,074
We are… sharing our gifts
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“Our progress in holiness depends on God and ourselves -
on God's grace and on our will to be holy. “
- Saint Teresa of Calcutta April 2019
At Vacation Bible Camp
Happy
And ready to serve
Confirmed in the Spirit
Bathed in Grace Engaged
Easter Vigil 2019
Receiving the Patrick Middleton Award
Scholars
Friends
Celebrating a special birthday
Present
Sharing God’s love
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We are…
United
In the sacrament of marriage
Other Ways We Gave
Advent Giving Tree , one of our St. Vincent De Paul programs, provided gifts for 39 families, as well as for 6 residents of Manzanita House, and 16 participants at Stephens House last Christmas.
Nearly 2 tons of food donated to Helpline House - serving island families since 1968
Matt Talbot Center Christmas Dinner - in Seattle, the Center was established in 1985 as a free, licensed addiction treatment program serving those experiencing homelessness. St. Cecilia parishioners have enthusiastically supported the Center by preparing a holiday dinner and providing gifts for approximately 300 participants and their families each year.
Extreme Sobriety - a ministry of compassion and presence to the homeless and addicted on the streets of downtown Seattle and Kitsap County. Parishioner Steve Rhoades delivers parishioner-donated boots, rain gear, and blessing bags, throughout the inclimate months of the year along with his offer of compassion and help toward sobriety.
Super Suppers - in conjunction with the Bainbridge Island/North Kitsap Interfaith Council, free community dinners have been offered for over 20 years on the last seven days of each month. St. Cecilia hosts the home cooked meal on the last Wednesday of every month.
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Liturgical Ministries Altar Linens Altar Servers Children’s Liturgy of the Word Choir/Music Ministry Eucharistic Ministers Greeters Lectors Liturgical Environment Ushers
Administration & Other Needlework Circle Office Volunteers Parish Library Parish Partners Safe Environment Training
Outreach Coffee and Donuts Extreme Sobriety Funeral Reception Committee Haiti Fund Matt Talbot Christmas Dinner Prison Ministry Super Suppers Visiting Eucharistic Ministers Wine and Cheese
Events Italian Dinner Knights of Columbus Breakfasts and Dinners Lenten Friday Night Dinners St. Cecilia Auction St. Nicholas Festival Summer Picnic Vacation Bible Camp
Prayer & Study Bible Study Book Groups Centering Prayer Group Cursillo Daily Rosary Eucharistic Adoration Faith Formation K-12 Mothers and Others Prayer Chain Organizations Compline Choir Cub Scouts Finance Council Knights of Columbus Legion of Mary Parish Leadership Team Respect Life St. Vincent de Paul
Where We Shared Our Time & Talents: Parish Ministries
Singing out to the Lord The Faithful
His sheep Workers in the Vineyard
We Are...
As 1st Communion Cantors Joining the Church at Easter Vigil
Thank you, gravel rakers! Anticipating the celebration His birth
Saint Cecilia Catholic School Christmas Concert Coaching - Basketball Coaching - Volleyball Family BBQ Jog-A-Thon Lunch Room/Recess Monitors Parish Partners Parents Club St. Cecilia Auction St. Nicholas Festival School Commission Shadow Stations of the Cross Spring Concert / Musical Robotics
Cantors
Leading at Mass
We Are… Striving for Excellence
Principal Kilbane and two of her dedicated teaching staff traveled to the University of Notre Dame this summer for a 3-day conference. It was an exciting opportunity to enhance and affirm the current
curriculum and culture of our school. A faith-based education is specifically designed to
EMBRACE, EDUCATE, & EMPOWER
our students. At SCCS we are intentional about how we do just that.
Students are EMBRACED in multiple ways throughout each day. Principal Kilbane and the teachers greet students each morning. Every week begins with a Whole School Prayer Circle. We develop students’ strengths and support them in their areas of growth. Students know that they are loved and that their growth in mind, body, and spirit is important to the entire school community.
Students are EDUCATED through an academically excellent curriculum. Singapore Math, Writers Workshop, FOSS Science, and Storypath for Social Studies incorpo-rate Common Core Standards. Field study on trails, in parks, and on beaches provides students hands on opportunities to learn about the environment. Arts integration across the curriculum provides opportunities for deeper learning. Creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration are developed in every subject.
Students are EMPOWERED to live their faith
through yearlong stewardship projects con-
necting students with parishioners, the elderly in
our community, and Helpline House. Caring for
the environment is part of our science curriculum
across all grade levels. Students learn that what
they do matters.
"We firmly believe that Catholic schools are one of the most powerful institutions for human formation and societal transformation."
- The Catholic School Advantage Team, University of Notre Dame
We Are Graduates
Prepared to take on the next leg of the journey
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Touchdown Jesus at the
University of Notre Dame
Stats
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Our Offerings & Special Collections
392 Households giving on a regular basis on Sunday
54 Households who give online at www.saintcparish.org
$572,053 Sunday/Holy Day Offertory
$100,666 Annual Catholic Appeal (110 % of goal!)
$45,678 Contributions to SCCS
$23,112 The Haiti Fund
$22,123 Contributions to St. Vincent DePaul Society
$5,247 African Missions
$5,163 Catholic Community Services of W. WA
$3,157 Lenten Rice Bowls
$2,086 World Mission Sunday
$2,029 Catholic Campaign for Human Development
$1,960 Peter’s Pence
$1,838 Catholic Relief Services
$1,789 Catholic Home Missions
$1,413 Northwest Catholic Communications
$1,307 Priest Pension Fund
3000 lbs. of food donated to Helpline House
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Looking Back: 2019 Highlights We welcomed Fr. Mark as our new pastor and celebrated his first year at St. Cecilia Parish. Fr. Mark celebrated the 6th anniversary of his ordination in fine style with food and drink in the Faith Center Courtyard on a sunny evening after the Vigil Mass. We look forward to celebrating many years with Fr. Mark!
Our school successfully completed all Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) requirements to receive full accreditation for another six years. The visiting team concluded that at SCCS, “everyone is committed to developing students who have deep faith, a strong sense of service to others and a growth mindset.” The accreditation process involved two years of rigorous work and reflection by our amazing principal and staff. Well done!!
Archbishop Raymond G. Hunthausen, who led the Archdiocese of Seattle from 1975 to his retirement in 1991, died July 22, 2019 at the age of 96. He was known for his “common touch,” and he was much-loved by the northwest community he served.
The fall dinner and auction saw Conger Hall transformed into “Island Treasures” and the event was sold out with over 150 attendees. The evening was a great success with nearly $130,000.00 raised for our par-ish and school!
New devotional candles were added to the church and the steady glow of real candlelight is a source of comfort and joy to many in our worship space.
Improvements to the parish property included the removal of hazard-ous trees from the north end of the property, additional gravel in the parking lot, new grass for the school play yard, bollard lighting replace-ments to illuminate walkways, AEDs purchased in conjunction with the Rotary Club, and a security door installation in the parish office that stymies many, but keeps our parish staff safe and secure.
The 5 PM Christmas Eve Mass saw over 700 people in attendance! This is a problem we like to have! The average total weekly attendance for all three weekend Masses in 2019 was 611.
Conger Hall upgrades included new tables and chairs for much-improved seating, an automated coffee maker to keep our parishioners well-caffeinated, and the installation of new audio-visual equipment in the hall to accommodate overflow crowds at Christmas and Easter, and to enhance a wide variety of parish activities. In honor of World Marriage Day, our parish community was invited to celebrate marriage at a special Wine & Cheese event in February. Cupcakes were enjoyed by all!
The Lenten season included a spiritual retreat with Fr. Steve Malkiewicz and a return visit from Fr. Frank Desiderio. Cassie Nicholson led the CRS Prayer Walk, and numerous parishioners participated in Friday Lenten Dinners and Conversation that followed Stations of the Cross. The Easter Vigil Mass wel-comed seven members into the Catholic Church.
Vacation Bible Camp was back for a second year and was themed “Digging for Treasure.” This summer, 45 children attended camp and were led by Cassie’s crew of wonderful youth and adult volunteers. Saint Cecilia Catholic School continues to dominate the Kitsap County Law Day Essay Contest. Myla and Marlene placed 2nd and 3rd in 2019. Go Crusaders!
We are the Future
Improvements
Anniversary Party
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Demographics:
2017 2018 2019
Membership
Registered Households 880 901 932
Registered Members 2,434 2,655 2,603
New families 50 41 62
Average Weekend Mass Attendance 591 579 611
Sacraments
Baptisms 20 18 20
First Holy Communions 22 17 10
Confirmations 14 14 12
Adult Initiations/Professions of Faith 4 3 7
Marriages 5 3 5
Funerals 15 9 20
Anointings of the Sick 10 24 13
A Blessing of the Animals will be held Friday October 4 in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love of all creatures. Plan to bring your favorite fluffy, feathered, or scaly friend for a blessing.
Join the Saints Walk on All Saints Day, November 1 following the 9 AM Mass. Saint Cecilia middle school students will be sharing the culmination of their saint projects throughout the halls of the school. Enjoy an after-Mass snack and a coffee and stroll through the school to see if you can find your favorites!
Our Pastoral Assistant for Faith Formation, Cassie, was married in January – Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Nicholson! (and we look forward to meeting the littlest Nicholson in October!).
The Healing Our Church Prayer Service on October 30 will initiate an opportunity for St. Cecilia parish-ioners to pray for the victims of abuse, for those who feel marginalized, and for those who are struggling with their faith in the wake of the abuse crisis. 300 copies of Bishop Barron’s timely and thoughtful book, Letter to a Suffering Church will be distributed with a read-ing guide. Opportunities to form discussion groups will be available. Additionally, Bishop Barron’s accompanying video series will be distributed via FlockNote.
Don’t miss signups for Sacramental preparations! If you have a household member who wishes to receive the Sac-rament of First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, or Confirmation, please register online at the parish website or email [email protected].
Wednesday morning Mass has been moved to noon to accommodate a wider variety of schedules. See you at daily Mass! Join us for Mass on your lunch hour!
An exciting new monthly Adult Education Series will commence in January. Led by Cassie Nicholson, this stun-ning new St. Augustine video series brings a beautiful and systematic presentation of the Catholic faith.
Looking Ahead:
Who doesn't love pancakes with jolly St. Nick? Mark your calendars for December 7!
1 in 4 parishioners has been in
the parish less than 5 years
If you’re new ( or new-ish), don’t hesitate to reach out and join a ministry. It’s a great way to meet people.
Fr. Mark is also new-ish and look at all his new friends.
Good job, Fr. Mark!
Saint Nicholas Festival
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Contact Information Parish: [email protected] (206) 842-3594
School: [email protected] (206) 842-2017
F r. M a r k K i s z e l e w s k i [email protected]
Susan Kilbane , Principal [email protected] Cassie Nicholson , Faith Formation [email protected]
Ruth Anne Wolansky , Administrator [email protected]
Finance Committee
Scott Edwards, Chair [email protected]
Tim Cibula, Michael Donohue, Laura Van Dyke, and Joe Wilcynski
Saint Cecilia Catholic School Commission
Brenda Bannon, Chair [email protected]
Jake Gillanders, Carol Nakuda, and Maggie Washington
We Are...
Seated (from left): Jennifer Cunningham, Cassie Nicholson, Suzanne Gerlach, and Walt Kniginyzky.
Standing (from left): Susan Kilbane, Fr. Mark Kiszelewski, RuthAnne Wolansky, Linda Muffoletto, and Jeannette Borges
The St. Cecilia Team
St. Cecilia Parish FINANCIAL STATEMENT TERMINOLOGY
Some terminology may assist in understanding the financial statement. Receipts
Stewardship Receipts are comprised of the Sunday offertory and Holy Day collections, as well as the
rebate from the Archdiocesan Annual Catholic Appeal.
Educational Receipts represents the tuition and registration fees for Saint Cecilia Catholic School
(S.C.C.S.) and amounts families pay for faith formation classes (P.R.E.P.) and other fees associated
with the religious education programs. This includes sacramental workshop and retreat fees.
This total also includes income from the Fulcrum Foundation and other private gifts specifically
granted for reducing tuition for parish families attending S.C.C.S.
Fundraising & Socials includes proceeds which come from events for the benefit of parish ministries:
parish auctions, One Call For All, Youthie Firewood sales, the annual S.C.C.S. Jog-a-thon, the An-
nual Italian Dinner, and more.
Donations, Bequests & Grants are special gifts to the parish received outside the Sunday Mass. This
includes monetary gifts to the parish, Mass intention donations, flower and candle donations,
and gifts for special liturgical events such as weddings and funerals.
Other School Operating Receipts come from several Saint Cecilia Catholic School activities: after-
school care fees, bus rider fees, uniform purchases, lunch and milk payments, athletic fees, and
afterschool enrichment fees.
An Endowment Fund Distribution is received annually from the Saint Cecilia Catholic School Patrons’
Endowment held and managed by the Fulcrum Foundation, the principal of which is held in per-
petuity. Donations to the Endowment may be made through the parish office.
Interest & Other Miscellaneous Income refers to interest earned on funds deposited at the Archdio-
cese for use in future projects, the proceeds of annual library book sales, and facility rentals.
Expenses
Salaries & Benefits account for 64% of total parish expense. Salaries are based on an Archdiocesan
scale. Benefits, mandated by the Archdiocese, include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, long-
term care, worker’s compensation coverage, payroll taxes, and pension contributions.
Facilities Operations & Maintenance expenditures cover the care of all parish property, including the
church, hall, Faith Center, school, lawn and grounds, and pastor’s residence. It includes repairs,
maintenance and cleaning supplies, homeowners association dues, state-required fire systems
testing and elevator monitoring, and more.
The Assessments, Insurance, Dues & Licenses expense include our support to the Archdiocese to
support the overall mission of the Church in Western Washington, property and liability insur-
ance, Kitsap County Stormwater Assessments, professional dues and licenses.
The Utilities expense is very similar to what one may incur at a private home, but on a much larger
scale. Electricity, propane, water/sewer, trash disposal and recycling, and telephone/cable/
internet services for the church, the pastor’s residence in Sakai Village, the Faith Center, the Saint
Cecilia Catholic School, and Conger Hall were just over $75,000 in each of the last two fiscal
years.
Educational Program Supplies & Expense includes a multitude of items: Curriculum materials, sup-
plies and equipment for Saint Cecilia Catholic School (S.C.C.S.) and P.R.E.P. classrooms, Youth Min-
istry, Vacation Bible Camp, Spiritual Enrichment Event speakers (S.E.E.), retreats, workshops, pro-
fessional development for staff, parish library materials, afterschool enrichment events, food, test-
ing materials, and more.
Administrative Expense includes equipment (including PC’s), equipment leases, banking fees, post-
age, envelopes and other office supplies, professional and technical services, and advertising.
Fundraising Expense has three main components - auctioneers, catering/food/drink, and credit card
fees - and many small details. The three main components account for 65% of all fundraising ex-
pense. The small details are decorations, event supplies and rentals, software subscription, prizes
for students, childcare, and advertising.
Liturgical, Sacramental, & Music Supplies covers a large number of items necessary to enrich our
worship: Missalettes and hymnals, sheet music, instrument upkeep, tuning; and supplies such as:
candles, incense flowers, palms, altar wine and hosts, sacramental preparation supplies and
workshops (Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, Confirmation), Sunday enve-
lopes, bulletin publication, the Lenten Mission speaker fees, and continuing education for the
pastor and religious educators.
The Hospitality & Appreciation expense is in large part Coffee & Donuts and Wine & Cheese costs.
Food, food serving supplies, and paper products are also provided for Super Suppers and other
parish events in Conger Hall and the Saint Monica Room. Additionally, a commercial coffee sys-
tem was installed in 2019.
Furnishings & Small Equipment costs for 2019 include several upgrades for parish life in Conger Hall:
New lightweight tables and padded banquet chairs. Candle stands were added in the church
sanctuary and a heat pump was installed at the pastor’s residence.
Transportation expenses are school bus fuel, maintenance, and insurance, as well as the pastor’s
mileage allowance and ferry expense, and reimbursements to staff for work-related travel ex-
pense.
Net Surplus is income in excess of expenses. A cash outlay not included in the above listing was for
the audiovisual system in Conger Hall. The AV system was placed on the balance sheet as a fixed as-
set. A portion of the 2019 surplus has been added to the parish savings account at the Archdiocese.
Another portion was placed in cash reserve for the Insurance and Assessments bills received each
July requiring cash outlay of approximately $60,000.