St. Gabriel the Archangel Community Exchange April 2011 Pastor, Fr. Don Zeiler

1. St. Gabriel the Archangel Community Exchange April 2011 Pastor, Fr. Don Zeiler

2. Agenda • Welcome and Introductions • Worship, Outreach & Fellowship • Faith Formation, Family Life & Youth • Break • Stewardship, Clearing the Ground and Finance • Q & A • Wrap up and Thank You

3. Worship Office of Worship All of the ministries that are part of The Office of Worship seek to promote “full, conscious and active participation” in the liturgy, in the organized and personal prayer life of the St. Gabriel Community, and in building the kingdom of God.

4. Worship Highlights 29 adults and children are preparing to enter the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil Children's Mass thriving with 300 parents and children each week Altar Servers - 19 have recently completed training 30 women signed up to attend Women’s CRHP New Bread Policy – reduce crumbs, reverence of keeping hosts in the tabernacle v. consuming at each mass and made by parishioners for our parishioners

5. Worship Ministries • Sacred Heart Ministry • Prayer Chain • Rosary Society • Hospitality Ministers • Altar Linen Care • Altar Servers • Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Extraordinary Ministers of Communion Extraordinary Ministers of Communion To The Sick Host Makers Lectors Music Ministry Holy Spirit Ministry Vocations Ministry

6. Outreach Major Accomplishments In the last year: 3E – Details included in following chart(s) About 800 people attended Texi Gras and we broke last years record with net of $48,000 benefiting St. Vincent de Paul Habitat built two houses in the last two years, a total of 6 so far. Hope to build another house this Fall Pro-life collected over $14,000 from the Baby Banks, an all time record

7. Outreach Ministries External Partnership Ministries • Lawson Early Childhood Center • The Community Food Pantry • The Samaritan Inn • Collin County Committee on Aging • Habitat for Humanity • Working Boys Center • Community Lifeline Center Six internal Ministries Pro-Life St. Vincent de Paul Helping Hands Ministry to the Imprisoned The Food Shuttle St. Gabriel Caring Clowns

8. Outreach Ministries – cont. Other Partnership Ministries • Collin County Adult Clinic • 3e McKinney (NFP leveraging 30 churches to help poor) • Clothe a Child (With Kohl’s, provides kids with clothes) • Run for Cover (Walk / run benefits Samaritan Inn) • Scare Away Hunger (Food collection for Pantry) • Pine Cove Camp for Kids (Christian Camp for Kids) • CASA luncheon (Honors CASA volunteers) • Jesse Tree (Christmas gifts for Lawson kids) • Coat Drive (St. Gabriel community assistance)

9. Outreach – New financial challenges we face Funding Outreach is a challenge We need to be faithful to our parish which Christ gave us, To Love our Neighbor as Ourselves. In order to meet St. Gab’s Operational budget challenges , we were forced to transfer Outreach expense from parish receipts to the new monthly Second Collection that is solely designated for Outreach. Current facts so far: • Target:$4,818 per month through June 2011. This approximates our monthly budget for 2010 - 2011. • January Receipts:$3,716 or 77.1% of target. • February Receipts: $2,826 or 58.6% of target. • March Receipts: • Beginning in April we will all have Outreach envelopes. We pray that this and additional communication about the Outreach Ministry’s great work will spur more generous giving

10. Fellowship Ministries • Men’s Club • Mother’s Group • Prayer Shawl Ministry • Women’s Circle of Friends • Women’s Club 50+ Group / Seniors Boy / Cub Scouts Craft Ministry Knights of Columbus

11. Fellowship Ministry Prayer Shawl Ministry • Knit and crochet shawls for individual places in our hearts. The shawls are tangible reminders that God loves us all • Given away over 150 shawls since it was initiated in Jan 2009 • Working with your hands is a very peaceful way of praying Craft Ministry • Raise funds through sales that have been used for clearing the ground efforts • Parishioners donate (or suggest ideas) many items that are later used to create gifts for our sale events • Great fellowship opportunities

12. Fellowship Ministry Women’s Club Most recent major contributions to the Parish: • Provided a new walk-in freezer, refrigerator, dishwasher, appliances, and more • Financially contributed to Clearing the Ground campaign Key events held in last two years:  • Holiday Boutique each year, Game Day and the Casa Luncheon • Members make Prayer Blankets for parishioners • Speaker at each meeting: from makeup tips, to gardening, to wine tasting, etc.  How do you get your message out to the Parish? • Church Bulletin, word of mouth advertising What is the one important highlight for a prospective member/supporter present at the Community Exchange to take away? • We like to have fun while benefiting St Gabriel’s with numerous contributions – both, financial and non-financial

13. Fellowship Ministry Knights of Columbus In Service to One, In Service to All • Live by the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism • More than camaraderie; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith • Events: • Lenten Fish Fry • Sausage and Cheese • White Rose Golf Outing • Assist pastors and parishes throughout the world in building the faith through the unity of the family, charitable works, and local community projects Men’s Club • Provide scholarship to a graduating senior from the Parish • Help Parish with facilities projects • Provide Fellowship opportunity for men of the Parish • Charitable works within community • Events: • Annual Spaghetti Dinner • Thanksgiving turkey basket dinners to the needy of Collin County • Sell Gabriel Cards in the Narthex • Give the men the opportunity to use their God given gifts and talents as they see fit to help the Parish and have fun at the same time

14. Faith Formation Ministries The Path of Spiritual Growth Is a Path of Life Long Learning. God Works thru Different People In Different Ways!

15. St. Gabriel Faith Formation Ministry Categories • Early Childhood • Toddler Faith Formation • Children’s Liturgy of the Word • Sunday Nursery • ‘Family’ Formation • Family Clusters • Home Centered Faith Formation • [F3] Family Faith Formation • Sacramental Preparation • Baptism • Reconciliation • Eucharist • Confirmation • Children’s Initiation • [RCIA] Rite of Christian Initiation Adults • Adult Confirmation • ‘Adult’ Faith Formation • Encountering the Living Christ • Adult Cluster • Adult Gospel Study • Women’s/Men’s Bible Study • Mango Lecture Series Vacation Bible School

16. ‘Family’ Faith Formation Opportunities • Family Clusters • 164 Participating Families • 3 Years to 8th Grade • Private Home Weekly Gatherings • Home Centered Faith Formation • 110 Participating Families • 3 Years to 8th Grade • Individual Home Gatherings and 5 Group Gatherings • [F3] Family Faith Formation • 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders & Parents • Wednesday Evenings • 43 Families • Fusion Participation Option • Wednesday Evenings • ‘Early’ Childhood Programs • Sunday Nursery • Age 6-24 months • Children’s Liturgy of the Word • Age 3 to Grade 1 • ‘Age Appropriate’ Liturgy of the Word • 50-60 Children per week • Offered during 9:15 &11:00 Masses • Toddler Faith Formation • Open to 24 - 36 month old  • Themed lessons • Limited to 10 children per Mass • Available during the 9, 9:15 & 11 Masses • Vacation Bible School • Summer Children’s Program (Ages 4 to 5th Grade) • Leads Children to a Greater Understanding of their through Fun & Fellowship!

17. Sneak Peak @ 2011-2012 • Advent Activity Day • Lent Activity Day • Coaching Faith Parent Sessions Large Group Gatherings for Family Clusters and F3 Families Mother-Daughter Tea Father-Son Activity New methods of Communication & Collaboration

18. Family Life Ministry Family Life is the Parish’s Support of Individuals/Families-Parishioners at Different Times of Need Throughout Their Lives.

19. Our Family Life Ministries at St. Gabriel • Marriage Preparation • Newly Married Group • St. Gabriel Singles • Health and Well Being • Separated or Divorced • Funeral Receptions • Ministry of Consolation • BiPolar/Depression Ministry

20. Ministry Leaders/Facilitators • Marriage Preparation - Dorrie & John O’Mara • Newly Married – Sallie LeBlanc • Divorced & Separated – Mitch Patin • Health & Well Being – Rich Clayton • Funeral Receptions – Dorrie O’Mara • Ministry of Consolation – Dorrie O’Mara • Single Friends – TBD… The O’Mara’s

21. Single Friends Ministry • The single friends has been rekindled in 2011 • The group involves men & women; young & young at heart! • Offers the opportunity to share in social activities with individuals having the same intrinsic values • Separated or Divorced Ministry • Just formed at St. Gabriel in 2011 • Support group for parish member who find themselves in this very difficult situation • A six-week session is offered at St. Gabriel’s through a Trained Facilitator • The ministry is available to the entire McKinney Community HELP Needed!! HELP Needed!!

22. Funeral Reception Ministry • This is a new ministry that Family Life wishes to kick off in 2011 • The ministry is in the process of recruiting individuals to support this effort • St. Gabriel’s Facilities would be made available to Parish Members @ No Charge • Family/Friends of the Family Members would supply food, while Ministry Members would help coordinating & conducting the reception • Health & Well Being • Sponsors a Blood Drive 4 times a year • Carter BloodCare collects over 40 Pints of blood each visit to St. Gabriel’s • This ministry has sponsored several health clinics each for the community of St. Gabriel’s • Support Parkinson’s Dance therapy at St. Gabriel weekly HELP Needed!! HELP Needed!!

23. Ministry Vision & Spiritual Imperative Learning & Understanding Putting Into Practice/Being An Example Teaching & Helping Others

24. 2007 St. Gabriel Pastoral Plan Youth Ministry Components Encourage Youth / Young Adult Participation in Parish Life… • Integrate in All Aspects of Parish Life • Provide a Dedicated Physical Space • Foster Faith through Creative Catechetical Opportunities • Encourage Stewardship Commitment • Parish Liturgy Involvement • Liturgical Ministry Participation

25. The 3 Youth Ministries of St. Gabriel • 3rd - 5th Grade – Elementary • Volunteer Led (Theresa Finley / Julie Blaskovich) • Monthly Gathering (Monday Evening 6:30 - 8:00pm) … 70 to 100 Youth Participate • 6th - 8th Grade – Middle School • Staff Led (Angela Wolden) • Weekly Gathering (Wednesday Evenings 7:00 to 8:30pm) … 130+ Youth Participate • 9th - 12th Grade – High School • Staff Led (Scott Latta) • Weekly Gathering (Sunday Evenings 7:00 to 8:30pm) ... 120 Confirmation Combined 40 Regular Nights/32 in ‘Forty Minute’ Breaks

26. 2010 - 2011 Ministry Highlights & Take-A-Way’s • Curriculum:Bible-Scripture / Catechism Centric, Large & Small Group Learning, Reflection-Witness- Evangelical-Social Media, Special Events • Syllabus:Broad & Deep / Gatherings & Events • Leadership:Experienced / Committed & Caring / Effective! • Volunteers (Time & Talent):Dedicated - Diverse ‘Core’ / Robust Parental Stewardship • Participation:Growth Trends for all 3 Age Groups • $$$$$ (Treasure):Great Return On Budgeted $’s • Ongoing Investment Requirements:‘Competition’ Exists HELP Needed!!

27. Upcoming Gatherings & Events Event/Date Event/Date Event/Date • 3/30 Youth Night • 4/1-3 8th Grade Retreat • 4/6 Youth Night • 4/13 Youth Night • 4/27 Youth Night • 5/6-7 Zip In • 4/3 Youth Night • 4/10 Youth ‘2000’ • 5/1 Java Café • 5/20-22 Canoe Trip • 4/2-3 Retreat (Friday & Saturday) • 5/9 Youth Night Come & Join US!!!

28. Stewardship: A Way of LifeTime / Prayer Talent / Ministry Treasure 2010- 2011 Stewardship Highlights • Welcome Ministry Program: • “Meet the Pastor” • Welcome Desk / Greeter • Spotlight Ministry Program : • Showcases opportunities to share Talents • Ministry Brochure Cart in Narthex • Stewardship Column in Bulletin: • Time / Talent / Treasure updates, Reflections

29. 2010- 2011 Stewardship Highlights – cont. Parish Picnic Celebration: • New Games / Activities - Over 600 in attendance! Annual Renewal Fall Campaign: • 2010 - 2011 Theme: Life of Gratitude • Updated Guide Book & Directory • Stewardship Lessons for FFF, HCFF, Clusters • Pledge Goal of $2,100,000 • Received 84% of Goal = $1,771,758 • Increase of 3.8% from previous year!

30. 2010- 2011 Stewardship Financial Aspects Contributions Analysis - YTD 2010: • Total Contributions = $1,933,709 • # of Families = 953 • Average Contribution Per Family $2,029 Contributions Analysis thru 1/31/2011: • Total Contributions = $182,393 • # Families = 991 • Average Contribution Per Family per Month $184 Pledge Projection 1/31/2011 – Clearing The Ground: • Pledge in Jan. = $25,772 • Pledge to Date = $1,826,807 • Total Paid = $1,507,497

31. Summary of Existing Debt $3.8 million as of January 2008 for Parish Center, Community Center and Rectory August 2008 - Rectory Paid August 2010 - Community Center Paid $739,000 balance as of Feb 2011 for Parish Center $2 million Estimated Interest Savings to date

32. Clearing The Ground - Timeline (Original Projections in September 2010)

33. Clearing The Ground - Timeline (Revised Projections)

34. Clearing The Ground Wrap-Up • Original Goal: $4,000,000 • Total Pledge Amount: $1,951,000 • Paid Against Pledge: $1,299,000 • Participation: 3 Year Commitment 2008 - 2010 • Registered Families - 2080 • Pledging Families – 603 • Participation Percentage 29%

35. Finance Recognizing the Challenge • **Excluding Clearing the Ground Dollars** Monthly expenses exceeded monthly income in 2010 & continues in 2011with declining attendance. Thanks to those that have increased their contributions!

36. Finance Addressing the Challenge Cost cutting measurements effective Jan 1, 2011 Retired employee not replaced Paid positions in the Early Childhood Program (ECP) now volunteers or eliminated Outreach expenditures deleted from budget, replaced with monthly special Collection dedicated for Outreach Loan payment amounts reduced (i.e. towards extra Principal) Advertising and promotion expenses eliminated Supplies, building maintenance, and repairs all reduced

37. Finance Recovering from the Challenge • Still too soon to call it a trend……. • Total Contributions are up based on pledged numbers • Real savings realized on wages (salaries), liturgical supplies, and continuing education • Note Payable • Parish Center = $738,618 as of February 2011!!!

38. Next Steps Continue to reduce the mortgage on the Parish Center plus an additional payment of $19,000 Continue the Second Collection during the 1st weekend of each month Ask Parishioners who have not yet completed their pledge commitment to make every effort to satisfy their pledge

39. Next Steps – cont. Ask parishioners to extend the current pledge for an additional year to shorten the period it takes to pay off existing debt on the Parish Center Begin gathering necessary funds to meet Diocese of Dallas requirement for new capital projects

40. Master Planning Committee Purpose to form a long range facility development plan Envision the parish plan when built out Define the path needed to make the vision a reality Review and update the existing Master Plan based upon completion of Phase I and II

41. Things to Consider Critical issues to be addressed Is our strategy clear and consistent with our plan? Church’s response to its environment: internal vs. external What are today’s driving forces? What are our priorities, how have they changed? What is the vision for our church?

42. Message from Father Don(Closing Prayer)