Living The Gospel.

you so generously give toward achieving

our goal of sharing God’s love is amazing.

This report is our way of saying thank you

and celebrating all that you have

accomplished in the name of Christ! It

gives me great joy to see the dedication

and greater good accomplished by our

community. But there is more to be done.

In 2015, we will begin the first

projects of our Living Our Faith Campaign.

Our prayer is that the restoration of our

sacred worship space will ignite our hearts

on fire for God and in service to each other

- creating a parish community even more

dedicated to accomplishing great things in

the name of our Savior.

Would you take 10 minutes and

look at this report? Review it with a heart

full of gratitude to God for His many

blessings, and prayerfully consider again

Pastor’s Message | A Disciple’s Heart

Brothers & Sisters,

The Pastoral & Financial Report for

the fiscal year 2013-14 is an incredible

testament to God’s work through you in the

building of His Kingdom. The information on

each page reflects the prayers, work,

generosity and faith of so many people. The

talents, gifts, and financial resources that

this year, “What does God want to do

through me to joyfully accomplish His will?”

May we all seek to be the hands and face

of Christ, for each other and to our

community. In this way we will truly have a

Disciple’s Heart.

Yours In Christ,

“...Were not our hearts

burning within us while he

spoke to us on the way and

opened the scriptures to us?”

Luke 24:32

5,181 Registered Families

1,645 Stewardship Families Donate to Weekly Offertory

52 Ministries

750+ Adult & Youth Volunteers

15,256+ Volunteer Hours

1,425 Events & Activities Hosted

2 Priests 3 Deacons 1,012 Masses+ *

* Not including weddings & funerals

OUR PARISH MISSION:

St. Louise de Marillac is a Roman Catholic

community called together as a family to worship,

to minister, and to evangelize. As true disciples

of Jesus Christ, we are called to renew His love

and spirit by sharing our time, talent, and treasure .

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PASTORAL & FINANCIAL REPORT JULY 2013 - JUNE 2014

ST. LOUISE DE MARILLAC PARISH COMMUNITY

{ Together }

Fr. Robert Fulton, Pastor

The Church I See is equipping and sending ordinary

people to live extraordinary lives;

The Church I See is filled with a people who are united,

praying, and full of the Holy Spirit;

The Church I See joyfully and generously serves and

meets the needs of the hurting;

The Church I See is committed to raising, training and

empowering the next generation of Catholics;

The Church I See respects and loves the individual right

where they’re at, providing the sacraments for their

spiritual nourishment and growth;

Yes, the Church I see could very well be our Church

St. Louise de Marillac

Our Pastoral Council provides pastoral leadership

and counsel to the Pastor on behalf of our parish

family. Volunteers currently serving on the

Council:

Walt Allen, Rosa Celera, Mary Noel Cunningham,

Linda Ekeomodi, Jim Gilroy, Glen Golden, Rose

Joyner, Brian Lee, Mary Grace Lima, Gary Philip,

Perry Rivera, & Sandy Verdegem

Ex-Officio:

Ray Elder, Business Manager

Complying with the guidelines established by the

Archdiocese of Los Angeles, St. Louise de Marillac

Pastoral Council serves the Pastor and the members of

the parish. As a group of dedicated volunteers, our

primary functions are to investigate pastoral matters, to

consider them thoroughly and to propose practical

conclusions regarding them. Our Council consists of

parishioners of diverse backgrounds allowing us to offer

unique and varying opinions on the matters presented -

yet working in harmony providing recommendations with

one strong voice.

Each task presented to the Council is studied,

reflected upon and a conclusion is recommended to the

Pastor to show how the Council feels he should act upon

the matter. The Council acts in a consultative capacity

only and does not implement any of its

recommendations.

As Moderator, I am proud of the work

accomplished by this Council. With much time spent

writing, discussing and reflecting on the documents

which form the foundation and guidelines by which we

function, we can operate effectively and in the best

interests of the parish. The Council has studied and

recommended action on many issues, including our

capital campaign, facility renovations and spiritual and

social issues which impact the mission of our parish.

Looking to the future our goals are to increase

spirituality throughout our St. Louise family and to inspire

each of us to take active, expanded roles within our

community, through fellowship, and a renewed faith. It is

an exciting time to be a part of the St. Louise family, and

we look forward to how God will work through each of us

to accomplish His mission.

Pastoral Council Jim Gilroy, Moderator

The Church I See...

102 Holiday food baskets

105 Clients/families served

225 Homeless shelter dinners

315 Bags of food to hungry families

2,200 Homeless/laborers served box lunches

FEEDING THE HUNGRY St. Vincent de Paul 2013-14

490 Faith Formation Students Elementary & High School

138 Summer Bible Camp Kids

82 Youth Events Elementary & High School

TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION

6,337 Visits to Homebound Eucharistic Ministers bringing communion to those who cannot attend Mass

966 Anointing of Sick parishioners receiving the Anointing at First Friday Masses, convalescent homes, and visit requests

208 Number of days confession available not including penance services

HEALING THE SICK & HURTING

MAKING DISCIPLES

107 Confirmations

12 Marriages

7 RCIA - Adults in Formation

5 Quinceaneras

452 Adoration Hours hours we have spent before the Blessed Sacrament

101 Baptisms

141 First Communions

“So faith, hope, love remain, these three;

but the greatest of these is love.” 1Corinthians 13:13

With a commitment to our great commission of bringing people into a relationship with Jesus and His Church, we make an impact on the lives of our parishioners and the surrounding community through sacraments, liturgies and social events:

Monthly adoration of Blessed Sacrament with addition of 24 hour quarterly Adoration. Establishment of prayer ministry, Liturgy of the Hours, which is prayed every SaTurday.

Training and certification of volunteer catechists and parish school teachers in the major themes of the faith and Church teaching.

Weekly bible studies provided for youth and adults, with special devotions for the rosary, chaplet of divine mercy and Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

2 Daily Masses and 7 Sunday Masses, with Masses celebrated at 3 convalescent homes each month.

Sharing the good news and joy of our faith by participating in community events - City Council meetings, community parades, and Concerts in the Park.

Parishioner fellowship through a variety of events, ranging from family movie nights and musical concerts, to luaus, women’s tea, and parish picnic.

MAKING DISCIPLES

Creating programs that build hope and confidence in our young people - helping them thrive as strong, faithful

Catholics and members of our community:

Students explore God’s calling on their lives, and are asked to encourage seminarians and religious during Vocations Week with letters of support.

A retreat for girls ages 14-16 equipping them for their developing relationship with Christ and His Church. 5 young ladies were guided through preparation for their Quinceaneras.

Equipping our young people and nurturing their spiritual lives with guest speakers, bible studies, Mass on the beach, retreats, and participation in local and national Catholic youth events, such as Youth Day at Religious Education Congress and the Steubenville Conference.

Reinforcing our compassionate approach to social justice issues, through activities such as the 30 Hour Famine, food/clothing drives, working at a homeless shelter, and a variety of service projects.

TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION

Have you ever wondered why God doesn't just provide

for the needy, feed the hungry or heal the hurting? He does . . . through us!

Eucharistic Ministers visit 10 convalescent homes/hospitals to bring communion to those who cannot attend Sunday Mass.

St. Louise supports special Archdiocesan collections for Catholic Relief Services, Holy Land, Retirement Fund for Religious & Priests, World & Home Missions, and others.

Holiday food baskets, food pantry and support of a winter homeless shelter meet the physical needs of those most in need.

Your generosity provides resources we can share with other Catholic organizations, such as Comboni Missionaries and local Catholic high schools.

FEEDING THE HUNGRY

Compassion transforms the lives of people we serve everyday:

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is provided with confession times provided 4 days of the week.

Pastoral Counseling for those who are hurting or in need of one-on-one spiritual guidance.

Helping 12 families through the annulment process leading them to forgiveness and healing.

Communicating the good news of God’s unconditional love to those incarcerated, through our Detention Ministry led by our Deacons.

HEALING THE SICK & HURTING

Faithful Living

Grateful Giving & Sharing!

The Parish Finance Council consists of parish volunteers

who meet monthly to provide financial leadership and

counsel to the Pastor on behalf of our parish family. Those

serving on the Council are:

Bruce Beaumont, Dave Cunningham, Paul Fecteau, Pete

Gautreau, Chris Hagerty, Deacon Al Valles, Sandy Verdegem

Sunday Offertory Envelopes* vs Expenses

Parish Disbursements

Parish Receipts

* Excludes special collections

Envelope Revenue

Fiscal Year 2010

Jesus entrusted us

with a mission & your gifts

bring this mission to life! Your

financial support of St. Louise

has enabled us to support the

staff, ministries and facilities

that inspire all of us to live an

authentic Catholic life.

Our Sunday offertory

envelopes [Envelopes & Plate

represent more than 70% of

our parish’s annual income.

When combined with other

weekly gifts [Holy Days &

Facility Maintenance], Sunday

offertory envelopes represent

almost 80% of income.

In the past five years,

our parish has not been

immune to economic

challenges. Trying to balance

parish expenses with a

decreasing or flat level of

weekly financial support

leaves little margin for

unexpected and increasing

expenses. 2011 2012 2013 2014

Your offertory gift is so much more than an envelope. It is a tangible reminder

that each of us make up the church and that it’s our responsibility to keep the

lights on and the doors open - to support each other and help our parish grow.

We ask more families to participate and to consider increasing weekly giving as

we use resources to impact our community for Christ and His Church. Currently,

1,645 of our registered 5,181 families donate to our weekly offertory collection.

Together we have accomplished wonderful things for God’s kingdom, but there is

more work to be done. As we look forward to 2015 and beyond, we will continue

to be good stewards of the treasure you have entrusted to St. Louise - in service

to God, His people and His Church.

Statement of Cash Receipts & Disbursements

Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014

At the end of the school year, we said “goodbye” to

several well-loved teachers who retired. Sharon Durkan, Mary

Lou Fimbres, Eleanor Lysecky and Sandy Parise served our

school for a combined total of nearly 100 years!

Their dedication and commitment to Catholic education is one

we recognize and celebrate.

St. Louise de Marillac School values its partnership

with the parish. We recognize that as the largest ministry of

the parish, we want to take an active role in parish life. Our

students participate in annual food and clothing drives and

volunteer for various outreach activities in the local

community. Our expectation is for students to live by the

words of St. Louise de Marillac and “…serve with hearts filled

with the pure love of God.”

On behalf of the faculty and staff, I would like to thank

the parish community for your continued support of the

school. I ask for your continued prayers as we strive to

advance to higher levels of learning in a faith-filled

environment.

Peace and Blessings,

Dr. Denise Valadez, Principal

For nearly half a century, St. Louise de Marillac

School has been offering students a well-rounded education

infused with Gospel values and Catholic tradition. Our

students graduate with a strong academic foundation

provided in a faith-filled

environment and continue

their faith journey by

enrolling in our

Confirmation program and

becoming involved with

youth ministry.

Last year, we

added a Transitional

Kindergarten [TK] class to

our school. Beginning with

a class of 20 four-year-olds, we followed the academic and

social standards developed by the Archdiocese for TK

programs, and our students far exceeded all standards and

expectations! This summer, we expanded the TK classroom,

which doubles the space in which they learn, work and play.

Student Enrollment 306 / School Families 207

Parent Service Hours 11,000+

Junior High Student Service Hours 1,500+

Transitional Kindergarten classroom expanded

to double its original size

Grants received for classroom technology

& school marketing

10% of parent population is St. Louise alumni

St . Louise de Mar i l lac School

L egacy of E xcel lence As Chairman of the School Board I am proud of the student

and staff achievements highlighted in this year’s Pastoral

Report. While the School Board does not set policy or make

curriculum or personnel decisions, we do serve as an

advisory committee which counsels Dr. Valadez and Fr.

Robert on the direction of the school. As business leaders,

educators and more importantly parents, we are committed

to nurturing the mind and soul of each student.

The School Board is enthusiastic about changes

implemented during the school year with progress made in

several key areas: revitalized faculty and staff, expansion of

Transitional Kindergarten, technology upgrades and

enhancements to curriculum. There is a "buzz" of

excitement throughout the school community, as advances

continue to be made. Working together with parents, St.

Louise will continue its reputation as a 21st Century

educational institution founded on the principles of our

Catholic faith. Thank you for your continued prayers and

support. God bless you!

School Board Dave Cunningham, Chairman

Principal’s Report Dr. Denise Valadez

Parents & volunteers provide

leadership and counsel to the

Pastor & Principal on behalf of

our parish school families.

Those currently serving are:

School Board Members Dave Cunningham, President

Mary Truax, Vice President

Laura Montgomery, Secretary

Walt Allen, Sandra Ingraham

& Bryon Pedevillano

School Finance Council Chris Hagerty, Chris Habash, John

Machado, Bryon Pedevillano

Fr. Robert Fulton, Pastor

Dr. Denise Valadez, Principal

Parent Club Board Members Jennifer McGee, President

Candy Rivera, Vice President

Scott Evans, Treasurer

Carol Sepulveda, Recording Secretary

Dena Calderon, Corresponding Secretary

John Werner, Development

Ways & Means Luis & Laura Urdiales Scott & Talia Wright

Alfred & Clarisa De La Huerta

Booster Club Board Members Karen Stone, President

Debbie Barreras, Vice President

Vera Orozco, Secretary

Sandra Ingraham, Treasurer

Patricia Habash & Maria Baran, Ways & Means

Moises Barragan & Mark Lopez, Special Projects

1 Parish gives the school Bingo revenue and shares in the Carnival revenue

2 Church Support reflects cash subsidy only and does not reflect support of operational expenses

Statement of Cash Receipts & Disbursements

Fiscal Year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014

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Groundbreaking for the first of our

campaign projects is scheduled for

early 2015, and will include restrooms,

entry doors, church vestibule

and welcoming space.

We are finalizing project plans with the

architect and contractor, which will

then be submitted for Archdiocesan

approval and city review.

100% of all pledge monies received for

“Living our Faith” are reserved for

campaign expenses.

Watch for Upcoming Details!

Campaign Update

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