Sunday October 13, 2024
On behalf of our entire leadership team here at Saint Joachim, I’m pleased to deliver our annual financial report to you for the 2023-2024 fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Please see the 4-page report in this week’s bulletin starting on page 7, or on our website (click on the Annual Report link at the top of the home page). We have tried to make this report as user-friendly as possible. However, if you have questions after your review, please contact the parish office or see me.
The data in the report helps us chart our progress from year to year. While the numbers are a call to accountability, they also serve as an inspiration when we recognize the people behind the figures. Taken as a whole, the information shows how your contributions help fulfill our mission: we are a Church where people encounter Jesus Christ and grow as missionary disciples. The Risen Lord is present through sacramental celebrations, religious education and formation, shared prayer, the service of charity, and community fellowship.
Of note, while our total income decreased, our Sunday offertory increased. The reason is that we completed our bathroom project so contributions to the building fund, “One Fund,” were less. Please know that our One Fund building fund is still in need of contributions as we pay for a legacy project: solar installation. After consulting and installation expenses, the solar project is projected to save us one million dollars over thirty years. Reducing our electricity expenses will help us retain our excellent staff and teachers.
As Christian stewards, we receive God’s gifts gratefully, cultivate them responsibly, share them lovingly in justice with others, and return them with increase to the Lord. Your financial and ministerial engagement truly builds up treasure in heaven and supports faith and discipleship for generations to come. We encourage you to make your donations through our online giving partner, Faith Direct – a QR code or a link is on this page for easy enrollment. Home – Saint Joachim Catholic Church – Faith Direct
Thank you for your generosity!
In Christ,
Rev. Robert P. Capone