HOLY COMFORTER CATHOLIC CHURCH February 19, 2017

FROM OUR PASTOR Fr. Joseph Mary Lukyamuzi

My Beloved Parishioners: As we continue our annual reporting to the parish, I thank you for your financial support in 2016. We could not do the good we do without your sacrifice and generosity. Below, you will find a mid-year Financial Report as prepared by our parish Finance Council.

HOLY COMFORTER CATHOLIC CHURCH Operating Account

July 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016

INCOME ACTUAL BUDGET Offertory Collections (regular envelopes)

211,247 186,500

Justice & Peace -- Outreach 28,119 24,000 Other Income 38,124 40,500 TOTAL INCOME 277,490 251,000 EXPENDITURES Clergy & Personnel 124,553 122,732 Auto/Travel 2,526 1,500 Church Operation & Maintenance

20,017 23,100

Rectory Costs 10,071 8,625 Worship Expenses 12,549 11,300 Administration 14,445 12,250 Christian Formation 2,590 4,600 Justice & Peace -- Outreach 29,175 24,895 Parish Life 2,329 2,175 Diocesan Assessments 43,555 39,823 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 261,810 251,000 OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) 15,680 - FUNDS ON HAND 6/30/2016 12/31/2016 Cash in Bank 84,217 101,688 Investment Account 914,703 943,298 Diocese Master Fund 58,965 61,182 Living Our Mission - Parish Share

58,636 29,283

Building Fund 379,848 303,564

Thank you for your ongoing generosity. This shows the good work being done at our church as we answer the call to serve the faithful,

our downtown community, and all those in need.

We must continue to be vigilant for the next six months as offertory collections historically lag during the winter and summer.

May God bless you abundantly.

If you have questions, please contact any member off our parish Finance Council:

Lee Faust, Chair, Gary Krutul, Vice-Chair, Wayne Edwards, Recording Secretary, Jim Neale, Charlie Cona, Carol Ham, Marshall Slayton, Mary Frances Lilly, Administrative Business

Manager.

HOLY COMFORTER CATHOLIC CHURCH February 19, 2017

Besides the monies spent to operate the Church, rectory and our ministries, the following has been accomplished with your assistance in 2016: Church Facility Improvements 1 – Corrective action taken to eliminate water entering lower level of church. 2 – Roof Repairs made pursuant to Diocesan-ordered inspection. Office Administration Improvements 1 – New offertory envelope provider resulting in an anticipated annual savings of over $1,000. 2 – New copy machine resulting in an anticipated savings of $4,000 in the first year and $3,000 in each of the following four years. Parishioner Service Improvements 1 – New software program for capturing census data and offertory contributions. 2 – Implementation of an e-Giving offertory option, currently serving over 40 families. Living our Mission Campaign Project 1 – Renovations of the lower level are nearing completion with $142,000 of the budgeted $153,000 spent to date. 2 – Financial assistance of $8,000 was extended to Charlottesville Catholic School. When all pledges have been paid, we anticipate receiving $106,000 from the Diocese. The Renovation Committee comprised of Steve Cady, Chairman, Charlie Cona, Steve Ham, Susan Neale and Audrey Storm, has worked diligently to improve our basement space for the benefit of all parishioners. Through the efforts of Chair Barb Cassidy, and our entire Pastoral Council, Finance Council and Staff, we have worked to be good stewards of the resources you entrusted us with. We are truly blessed and we thank God and all of you for your prayers and support in making our community the welcoming parish that it is. May we continue to cooperate with the Holy Spirit to seek the will of God in making Holy Comforter a parish where all feel welcome and at home. May God continue to bless you all and of your loved ones! Father Joseph Mary Lukyamuzi Pastor

HOLY COMFORTER CATHOLIC CHURCH February 19, 2017

PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PRAYERS Please call the parish office at 295-7185, to arrange to receive Holy Communion or a visit by Fr. Joseph Mary. THE ILL & HOME BOUND: Parishioners: Mike Charlie, Frances Charlie, Clyde Pax, Jack Andrews, Shawn Simpson-Smith, Mary Fusco, Eileen Foster, Jack Valloric, Tam Nguyen, Rachel Witt, Jack Andrews, Joe Murray, Helen Edwards, Betty Jane Prufer, Fran Cannon Slayton, Ron Lavis, Michael Ludgate, Frank Pologruto, Al Bracuti, Norman Bednarcyk, Nicholas Sisman, Mary Ann Williams, Rose Bowker, Hermann Ortmann, Katherine Russo, Charley Moore, Kitty Moore. Friends and Relatives: Thomas Johnson, Brenda Gayle Johnson, Sue Newman, Ron Lavis, James Worley, Carolyn Ann Davis, Andy Gillespie, Michael James McNeil, JoAnn Fox Klein, George Lilly, The Campbell Family, Fred Crane, Bill Eddy, Susan Steeby, Lisa Marshall, John Lank, Susan Straub Martin, George William Polhill, II, Claudia Hartland, Betsy Boyce, Michael Norton, Josephine Nampijja, Grace Dawn Wicke, Melyssa Dove, Nicole Carpenter, Beth Mauk, Evan Dotas, Dave Halley, Cullen McQuhae, Bill & Marie Jones, Christine Bentéjac, David Rumpf, Mrs. Jessica Viglietta, Pam D. Goines, Charlie Previtali, Nicole Shaw, Jean Clayton, Rich Hawkins, Kimberly Hasenfus Hulick, Kristin Fagan, June Atherton, Natalie Potter, Harper Grace, J. Sloan, Paul Hillard, Dale Evans, Marie Johnston, Suzanne Lank, Diane Schmidt, Earl Scheetz, Shirley O’Rourke, Xavier Van Bastelaer, Mary Griffin, Makala Thomas, Sibylle Llewellyn, Duncan Nixon, John Patrick Dennison, Christine Russo Carpenter, Elaine Roberti, Benedict Pax, Jerry Colgate, Timothy Lee Smith, Ned Foss & Jennifer Rinehart, Janet Dunham, Fr. Michael Hann, Fr. Joseph Torretto, Mike Charlie, Joel Rivera, Pam Heron, Elizabeth Scott, Kwasi Johnson, Marianne Rossner, Angie Lee, Residents of Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women, Residents of Albemarle County Regional Jail, Residents of Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention, In memory of James Brazell. Members of the Military: Tom Logan, William Murray, Trey Linebrink, Jeff Woodside, David Alvey, Jamie Torbet, Mike Eiermann, Charles G. Ellison, Eric Emmott, and Matthew Mickiewicz. WELCOME OUR NEWEST PARISHIONERS Zane Jones Jenna Kuzanski and Jeff Masten

STEWARDSHIP FAIR MARCH 18-19 More about Stewardship: This week we wanted to identify the purposes of the Stewardship Fair to help parishioners understand the vital role of stewardship in our parish. The Stewardship Fair offers an opportunity to: Present/represent parish ministries, programs, and services to the members of the parish. Be a visible and physical demonstration of the parish stewardship process. Help parishioners understand the impact that their gifts of time, talent, and treasure have on the lives of others in the parish community. Promote a better understanding of stewardship as a way of life. Invite parishioners to volunteer their time and talent. And, offers the wonderful way to meet your fellow parishioners! Please join us March 18th and 19th to celebrate Stewardship.

ADULT FORMATION You are still welcome to join our adult study on Pope Francis’s Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love. We meet following the 8:30 AM Mass in the chapel. Pope Francis has an important message for families, and it is a great way to spend the hour while your children are in Religious Education classes! HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY Our next class will take place on Sunday, Feb. 26. This will be a SOCIAL, as we gather for a fun afternoon at the Escape Room on the Downtown Mall at 3:00 followed by Christian’s pizza. Be sure that you have let Sue know if you plan to attend so that you can be registered. FIRST SACRAMENTS Please pray for our children who will be receiving First Reconciliation on Saturday, March 4 and First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 13: Carly Beard, Faustina Blumenfeld, Mary Flynn, Caitlyn Gentry, Cayse Horan, Vincent Scaletty, Bobby Stewart, and Sophie Vanyo The next class, Sunday, Feb. 26, is required attendance for all students as it will be the practice for First Reconciliation. CONFIRMATION Please pray for our Confirmation Candidates who are preparing to receive the Sacrament on Saturday, May 6: David Colavincenzo, Alyssa Connor, John Emery, Isaac Francis. The next Confirmation class will meet on Sunday, March 5 at noon.

PARISH NEWS

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

HOLY COMFORTER CATHOLIC CHURCH February 19, 2017

February 19 St. Conrad of Piacenza 20 St. Eucherius 21 St. Peter Damian 22 Feast of the Chair of St. Peter the Apostle 23 St. Polycarp 24 St. Ethelbert

25 St. Tarasius

Saturday, February 18 5 PM Birthday of Witold Witkowsky (The Witkowsky Family) Sunday, February 19 8:30 AM Hamilton C. Davis (Nancy and Paul Dierdorf) 11:00 AM Members of our Parish Monday, February 20 NOON Leonore Esser, Fr. Gerald Musuubire, President Donald J. Trump (Helga Fallis) Saturday, February 25 5 PM Laurie Thomas (Anna and Ed Stelow) Sunday, February 26 8:30 AM Lawrence Gaffney (John Leahy) 11:00 AM Members of our Parish 1:30 PM Members of and Visitors to our Parish

First Reading Isaiah 49:14–15 Can a mother forget her infant? Even should she forget, I will never forget you Responsorial Psalm Psalm 62:2–3, 6–9 Only in God be at rest, my soul. Second Reading 1 Corinthians 4:1–5 The Lord will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and manifest the intentions of the heart. Gospel Reading Matthew 6:24–34 Enough, then, of worrying about tomorrow. Let tomorrow take care of itself.

SATURDAY (2/18) 8 AM: MASS 3:30-4:30 PM: Reconciliation (Chapel) 5 PM Vigil MASS SUNDAY (2/19) SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Altar Flowers Provided by Anonymous Donation)

7-7:45 AM: Reconciliation (Chapel) 8:30 AM: MASS 9:40-10:50 AM: RCIA (CRE Office) 9:45-10:45 AM: Adult Formation: Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love (Chapel) 11:00 AM: MASS

MONDAY (2/20) PRESIDENTS’ DAY (Parish Offices Closed) 10:30 AM: Divine Will Prayer Group (Chapel)

NOON: MASS TUESDAY (2/21)

10 AM-NOON: Food Pantry NOON: MASS

WEDNESDAY (2/22) 10 AM-NOON: Food Pantry NOON: MASS NOON: AA Meeting (Lower Level) 6:15 PM Rosary Prayer Group (Chapel) 7 PM: Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY (2/23) 7 AM: MASS (Please note time change) NOON: Soup Kitchen

FRIDAY (2/24) 8 AM: MASS 10 AM-NOON: Food Pantry NOON: AA Meeting (Lower Level)

SATURDAY (2/25) 8 AM: MASS 3:30-4:30 PM: Reconciliation (Chapel) 5 PM Vigil MASS SUNDAY (2/26) EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Altar Flowers Provided by Anonymous Donation)

7-7:45 AM: Reconciliation (Chapel) 8:30 AM: MASS 9:40-10:50 AM: RCIA (CRE Office) 9:45-10:45 AM: Adult Formation: Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love (Chapel) 11:00 AM: MASS 1:30 PM: Latin Mass 3:00 PM: High School Youth Ministry (see Bulletin for details)

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