Virtual Assembly bestpghparish 1
Morningside/Shadyside/Highland Park/ Upper La Lawrenceville/Stanton Heights/ East Li Liberty/Larimer/North Squirrel Hill Grouping S T . R APHAEL S ACRED H EART 2
Opening Prayer 3
Framing the Vision MY PERSONAL VISION FOR THE NEW PARISH I envision a joyful and powerful renewal of holiness and walking in the ways and teachings of Jesus the way the apostles did (apostolic life), as our priests and parishioners seek and commit to a personal, deep, and sustained communion with the Trinity. 4
Framing the Vision MY PERSONAL VISION FOR THE NEW PARISH 1) Form intentional disciples of every age 2) Accompany them in their on-going conversion and spiritual growth 3) Equip them so they can more effectively lead others to Christ. 5
Framing the Vision HEARTS ON FIRE FOR CHRIST Parish Goal I. Initiate Alpha Method for Evangelization . II. Design a Plan for Vibrant Sunday Liturgy. III. Conduct a Parish Week – Long Mission. IV. Establish Family Catechesis. V. Establish an Early Childhood Development Center at Saint Raphael Campus. VI. Add Ministries of Outreach. VII. Create Alliances with Ecumenical and Community Agencies. VIII. Re-start Neighborhood Food Bank. IX. Other 6
History of our Parishes 7
Sacred Heart Church 8
Sacred Heart Parish was founded in 1872 First Mass of Sacred Heart Parish was celebrated in Ss Peter & Paul Church on August 4, 1872 Small temporary church was built, and the first Mass was celebrated on August 18, 1872 June 15, 1873 the cornerstone of the new, larger church on Centre Ave. Church was dedicated on October 24, 1875 By 1920s it was determined that a larger church was needed Ground was broken on Shady Ave. on March 7, 1924 with plans for a large Gothic church 9
First Mass celebrated on October 10, 1926 but the church was far from finished January 7, 1929 the sanctuary was dedicated November 30, 1931 the façade window was installed Blessed Sacrament Chapel was dedicated on May 8, 1941 Lady Chapel was dedicated on September 26, 1954 Bell Tower Memorial was dedicated on October 31, 1954 10
Saint Raphael Church 11
1810 St. Patrick’s founded 1854 Irish branch off to form St. Mary’s 46 th St. 1878 St. Mary’s divided to form St. John the Baptist 1909 Petition initiated by 145 families of Morningside area 1911 St. Raphael Parish organized by Fr. Gallagher; the first Mass celebrated in rented house at 901 Highview St. on August 6th 1911 Months later first Mass celebrated in new church (present day Gallagher Hall) on Christmas Eve 12
1958 Fr. Doyle officiated as ground was broken for new church and cornerstone was set in place 1959 On December 20, Bishop John Wright officiated at the dedication of the present day St. Raphael Church 1993 Merger of St. Kieran and St. Mary Assumption to become St. Matthew Parish 2012 St. Matthew Parish merged with St. Raphael 13
Difference Between Parish and Church ❑ A parish is a territory (geographic region), with people and a priest(s) ❑ Churches are sacred buildings designated for divine worship ❑ In January 2021 , our 2 parishes will merge into one new parish. The current parishes will cease, and we will become one new entity. 14
Review of the Let’s remember and review the On Mission steps that we have taken Consultation to get to today Process 15
Review of the On Mission Consultation Process April 2015 through October 2018 16
Completing the Merger Process Timeline 17
Completing the Merger Process Timeline 18
Who We Are Now: A Snapshot of the Grouping 19
Proximity of Church Buildings Distance is 2.3 miles Distance in Miles Church Building St. Raphael Sacred Heart St. Raphael 2.3 mi Sacred Heart 2.3 mi Source: Mapquest 20
2019 Statistics for the Grouping Grouping Summary Total Total Registration* 5,780 Mass Attendance Count 1,288 Mass Attendance Count Percentage 22.3% Infant Baptisms† 65 Deaths† 67 Baptism : Death Ratio 1 : 1 *Source: Parish Data System Reports (PDS) 21 † Source: 2019 Official Catholic Directory 21
2020 Age Ranges in the Grouping # of % of parishioners parishioners Ages 0 - 4 209 3.6 Ages 5 - 17 781 13.5 Ages 18 - 24 373 6.5 Ages 25 - 34 722 12.5 Ages 35 - 54 1,372 23.7 Ages 55 - 64 631 10.9 Age 65 and over 1,285 22.2 Birthdate unknown 407 7.0 Total 5,780 100 22 *Source: Parish Data System Reports (PDS) 22
Territory of the New Parish 23
Finances Overview Offertory Expenses Operating Summary Savings Outstanding Liabilities 24
Finances - Overview ▪ SH/SR revenues have felt the impact of personnel changes and the grand jury report as well as the closing of St. Raphael School and the state of the world in general. ▪ Offertory is trending down. ▪ The pandemic is exacerbating the situation. 25
Finances – Offertory Income for the Grouping Offertory ($’000) $1,200.0 $1,120.7 $1,079.3 $1,009.9 $1,000.0 $910.8 $800.0 $600.0 $400.0 $200.0 $0.0 2017 2018 2019 2020 Note: There has been a 20% decrease in the last four years 26
Finances - Offertory $700.0 $601.7 $595.3 $600.0 $556.5 $544.8 $519.0 $484.0 $500.0 $453.4 $400.0 $366.0 $300.0 $200.0 $100.0 $0.0 2017 2018 2019 2020 Sacred Heart Saint Raphael 27 27
Finances - Offertory ▪ Broadening the base of support for our combined parish will be a focus in 2021. ▪ Currently…. ▪ A large percent of total Offertory dollars come from a small group of generous contributors. ▪ Numerous parishioners have not contributed to Parish Share the last couple of years and this has impacted our overall financial stability. 28
Finances – Expenses for the Grouping ($’000) $1,360 $1,343.6 $1,340 $1,320 $1,300 $1,276.3 $1,280 $1,269.9 $1,260 $1,238.3 $1,240 $1,220 $1,200 $1,180 2017 2018 2019 2020 29 29
Finances - Expenses $900.0 $790.4 $777.7 $800.0 $699.6 $670.3 $700.0 $644.0 $568.0 $600.0 $492.2 $485.9 $500.0 $400.0 $300.0 $200.0 $100.0 $0.0 2017 2018 2019 2020 Sacred Heart Saint Raphael Note: 2018 St. Raphael expenses higher due to additional school expenses 2019 & 2020 Sacred Heart expenses higher due to increased administrative and maintenance expenses 30 In the future meetings, we will be able to further explain the various expenses 30
Finances – Operating Summary With decreasing revenues and expenses out of our control, we have experienced Operating Deficits over the past three years. To cover expenses, Savings accounts have been tapped. 31
Finances – Operating Summary 2017 2018 2019 2020 ($000) Offertory 1120.9 1079.3 1009.9 910.8 Other Income 198.9 224.1 136.5 199.6 O PERATING I NCOME 1319.8 1303.4 1146.4 1,110.4 O PERATING E XPENSE 1238.5 1343.4 1276.4 1,270.0 School Subsidy 63.1 205.6 135.6 208.2 S URPLUS /(D EFICIT ) 18.2 (245.6) (265.6) (368.2) Note: This deficit trend is similar to other parishes around our Diocese. However, this cannot continue, so we need to do something now. 32
Savings Summary -Sacred Heart/St. Raphael Assets as of August 25, 2020 ($’000) Deposit & Loan Fund Savings 548.5 Deposit & Loan Capital Improvement Savings 103.7 Campaign for The Church Alive! 300.4 Current Operating Checking Accounts Balance 218.1 Pre-Paid PSP ( anticipating extra assessment in 2022 ) 59.0 Total 1,229.7 Note: In addition to the above, there are Endowment Funds which are primarily restricted. At feedback sessions further information can be provided. 33
Outstanding Liabilities Liabilities as of August 25, 2020 ($’000) Grouping Total 2019 Parish Share Payable SH Due $75.0 2020 Parish Share Payable SR Due $40.0 Total Debt & Payables $115.0 Note: All Insurance is paid up to date. 34
Finances – Key Takeaways To be a financially viable parish going forward: 1. After the merger, a campaign will be launched to increase offertory income. 2. Expenses must be monitored and controlled. 3. We must meet and exceed our Parish Share goal each year. 35 35
Parish Administrative Center A recently formed Facilities Committee has identified and analyzed various options for the Parish Administrative Center location. It is not mandatory to have one office in order to complete the merger. Assets and Liabilities for each location Recommendation has been given to Father Joe Mele Recommendation will be sent to Pastoral Council & Finance Councils for consultation 36
Mass Times Considerations Adjustments to the current Mass Schedule Parish Council Submitted to Regional Vicar Same number of Masses for the duration of COVID-19 37
Where We Are Going 38
Our Shared Ministries RCIA Church Tour Group Knights of Columbus Fish Fry St. Vincent de Paul Society Religious Education Centering Prayer Group Social Justice Committee Hearts for Haiti Ladies of Charity Men’s First Friday Adoration Social Committee Young Adult Group Amen to Action Bazaar Committee Lifeline to Listening: Bereavement Ministry Family Program Committee Choir 39
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