Title: Saint Mark the Evangelist A Catholic Community 2005 Annual Report
1Saint Mark the EvangelistA Catholic
Community2005 Annual Report
22005 Annual ReportPastors Introduction My
dear friends at Saint Mark Parish This report
reflects only a part of our lives together here
at the Community of Saint Mark Parish. In some
ways, it is simply a list of numbers and a record
of activities. Yet it is a reflection of faith in
action and an ever growing desire to live the
Gospel, walk in the foot steps of Jesus, and
respond to the Spirits call to be good stewards,
to serve, to love, and to bear one anothers
burdens. There is no way to reflect the
spiritual dimension of a disciples life except
to observe what that disciple does because words
without deeds are nothing at all. This report is
then about deeds. It is about things done in
faith by a people who recognize their gifts, and
use those gifts as intended by God, the source of
those gifts. These deeds are ultimately about
glory, about praise, and about thanksgiving. What
you will find here is a reflection of the faith
lived by hundreds of volunteers who know that
communion in the church is about giving not about
taking. They know that being a Catholic, Baptized
in Christ means belonging to and sharing in
ministry and service in the name of the risen
Christ. Each of the Parish Organizations have
provided their report in this presentation. I
invite you to study this report carefully. Pause
the program from time to time to absorb the
details. At the conclusion, following the
financial statement I shall present a summary of
highlights from 2005 inviting you to renew your
commitment to Christ and His Church.
Father Tom Boyer
32005 Parish Statistics
4St. Vincent de Paul Society
- Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St.
Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization,
leads women and men to join together to grow
spiritually by offering person-to-person service
to those who are needy and suffering in the
tradition of its founder, Blessed Frédéric
Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul.
5St. Vincent de Paul Society St. Mark
Conference formed 2004
6DAILY BREAD
- Delivers donated groceries weekly, purchases
fresh bread milk weekly, and assists parish
families when there is need. - In addition, Daily Bread is a major contributor
to the Norman Food Pantry, Aging Services, and
the Veterans Center of Norman.
7DAILY BREADSPECIAL PROJECTS in 2005
- Lenten Food Drive Food Pantry
- Thanksgiving Food Baskets Food Pantry
- Advent Tree for Birth Choice, Aging Services and
Veterans Center - Assist Parish families in need
8Food pantry Report - 2005
- Daily Pantry - 2,800 visits involving 6,800
people. - Meal requests 2,000 serving 5,002 people.
- Christmas Baskets 756 families assisted.
9Rite of Christian Initiation
- With a core-team of ten we led 4 to the new life
through the Waters of Baptism - 12 made a Profession of Faith and were Confirmed
by the power of the Holy Spirit - 4 Children were brought to the Holy
Eucharist.
10High School Youth Ministry in 2005
- TOTAL YOUTH MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
- A team of 4-8 adults volunteered each Sunday
- Topics ranged from Catholic Social Teaching
Why be CatholicOld Testament Characters to self
respect - An average of 30 youth attended each Sunday
Coordinator of Youth Ministry Lori Hoehner,
366-7676 Tue-Fri
11High School Youth Ministry
- SERVICE EXPERIENCES
- Living Stations of the Cross
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Relay for Life
- Created VBS Hippo Room
- 10 Ushers at Centennial Mass
- 8 helped at Villa Teresa Halloween Carnival
- Christmas Shopping for kids off of the Heupel
Tree at Wal-Mart
- SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES
- 2 Youth Masses
- Pilgrimage to Sacred Heart Mission
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Summer Camp
- 10 attended the National Catholic Youth
Conference in Atlanta - 22 attend the Archdiocesan Youth Rally
Coordinator of Youth Ministry Lori Hoehner,
366-7676 Tue-Fri
12High School Youth MinistryFUNDRAISERSSki Trip
National Youth Conference
- Chili Supper - 560
- Taco Cabana Nights - 535
- Fiesta Dinner - 1100
- Oktoberfest Carnival - 540
- Christmas Cards - 570
- Thank You for Your Support
Coordinator of Youth Ministry Lori Hoehner,
366-7676 Tue-Fri
13Middle School Youth Ministry
- The Middle School Youth meet on the 2nd 4th
Fridays of the month. This time is predominantly
social time, allowing the youth from the
different schools a safe and fun environment to
hang out on Friday Nights.
Coordinator of Youth Ministry Lori Hoehner,
366-7676 Tue-Fri
14Religious Education
- 179 Families
- 267 students
- 33 Catechists
15Confirmation
Youth of St. Mark begin the 2-year preparation
process for the Sacrament of Confirmation at the
beginning of their sophomore year.
- 25 Candidates were sealed with the Holy Spirit in
the Sacrament of Confirmation on April 25, 2005 - 32 Students have been preparing since fall of
2004 for their Confirmation on May 8, 2006 - 15 Students began preparation in the fall of 2005
for their Confirmation in spring 2007
Confirmation Class of 2006 Retreat
Confirmation Class of 2005 Retreat
Coordinator of Youth Ministry Lori Hoehner,
366-7676 Tue-Fri
16Religious Education
- The home is the first center of all religious
training. - We assist families in fulfilling this
responsibility by providing resources and by
parent sessions especially with First Confession
and First Communion.
1st Reconciliation Session assisting
Parents preparing Students
17Religious Education
- 2005 Vacation Bible School
- Summer Safari
- 87 Students
- 24 Catechists
18St. Marks Catechist of the Year
Honored as an Outstanding Archdiocesan
Catechist
19Young Adult Ministry 2005
St. Mark's Young Adult group holds its formal
meeting once a month to plan community service
projects, social events, and grow in our faith
through bible study and group discussions.
1. Faith Building Archdiocesan Mass with
Archbishop Beltran Archdiocesan Young Adult Day
of Reflection Discussion Guides Twelve Tough
Issues and More Character
20Young Adult Ministry 2005
- 2. Service
- Christmas Caroling at the Veterans Center
- Distributed Valentine cards at the VA hospital in
OKC - Served a Lenten Meal for the St. Mark Parish
- Served lunch to families at Ronald
McDonald House - Purchased two keys for new church
organ
12-Hr Relay for life at Norman H.S
21Young Adult Ministry 2005
- 3. Social
- Game Nights
- Volleyball BBQ
Monthly Lunch After Mass
Camping in the Wichita Mountains
22Knights of Columbus Council 12108 The Knights
of Columbus is the largest Catholic Fraternal
Family Organization in the World. Established in
1882 in New Haven, Connecticut by Fr. Michael J.
McGivney and a handful of men has grown to 1.7
million men in over 13,000 Councils. They have
over 50 Billion dollars in life insurance in
effect and are rated one of the best insurance
programs on the market. Council 12108, at St.
Marks, was established in 1995. We meet on the
1st Wednesday of each month. We have a potluck
dinner and pray the rosary before each meeting
where families are invited. This get together
provides a great time to get to know your fellow
Knights and families. We are one of 70
Councils and 7000 men who are Knights in
Oklahoma. This Council along with the Ladies
Auxiliary is very active. Knights of Columbus are
a dynamic way for Catholic men to exercise their
faith through fellowship and service to the
Church, Youth, Community, Council and Family. We
invite all men of the Parish to consider joining
us.
23 Tasks and Goals of the Knights
- Support the Parish in everything from painting
and pruning shrubs to helping in the various
Ministries - Support church activities (Picnic - Oktoberfest -
) - Pancake Breakfast held on months with 5 Sundays
with profits going to various organizations (St
Vincent de Paul - Birth choice - Boy Scouts -
etc) - Road clean-up accomplished 4 times a year on the
street in front of St. Mark. - Support Birth Choice both financially and
physically - Support St Gregorys with scholarships
- Support Seminarians
- Carnival for J.D. McCarty Center held twice a
year - Hold six 1st Degree Exemplifications per year for
all councils in the district - Hold Free Throw Contest for the youth of the
community to compete for awards from the local
through the national levels - Tootsie Roll Drive held once a year to raise
funds for Center of Family Love and the J.D.
McCarty Center - Valentines Dinner and Garage Sale are held as
fund raisers to support various projects -
242005 Income and Expenses
25Ladies Auxiliary The Ladies Auxiliary is an
extension of our Parish Knights of Columbus
Council 12108 and was formed in January 2002 with
10 members. Meetings are held on the first
Wednesday of each month at 600 p.m. with a
potluck dinner, followed by a rosary at 700 p.m.
and the business meeting at 730 p.m. Childcare
is provided for children under 9 years of age
during the business meeting. All Catholic women
of the parish are invited to participate.
26- Ladies Auxiliary Accomplishments and Goals
- Quilting for Fun
- Made and distributed 1700 quilts and blankets
since 2003 to - Sooner Dialysis
- Norman Veterans Center
- The Mary Abbot House Children's Center
- Birth Choice
- Sister Barbara for distribution to the homeless.
- On the second Wednesday of alternate months
prepared and served food for 120 at Food and
Shelter for Friends in Norman. - Provided a cross and rosary set to the newly
baptized Babies in our parish. - Hosted and honored parish Catechists on
Catechetical Sunday with brunch. - Participate in all Parish Ministries and
Activities.
27Ladies Auxiliary - Financial Summary
28Friends of Birth Choice
- Purpose
- Friends of Birth Choice offers support to the
mission of Birth Choice of Oklahoma, Inc.,
particularly the Norman Office. - Friends accept gifts from parishioners and make
them available to the Norman Office. These gifts
include maternity and baby clothing, diapers,
infant bedding, formula, baby food, and any other
items necessary for a newborn. Parish Friends
also provide cleaning supplies and other needs to
cover the overhead of the office.
29Friends of Birth Choice
- Projects
- The Friends bassinet provided
- Maternity and baby clothing
- Diapers
- Baby wash
- Pacifiers
- Blankets quilts
- Receiving blankets
- And many other items
- Hundreds of moms and babies
- benefited from these loving gifts.
- Friends decorated the kindergarten room for
Vacation Bible School 2005. The jungle theme was
interspersed with scripture and prayers.
30Food For Friends Ministry
- Est. January 2005
- Food and Shelter for Friends, in Norman, provides
a hot breakfast and Lunch, Monday-Friday to
anyone who wishes to visit. Several organizations
have adopted a day each month to provide the
hot lunch. - On the second Tuesday of each month
- 22 ministry members alternate to
- PROVIDE PREPARE SERVE
- 160 Delicious Grilled Chicken Alfredo Meals
- 12 Dozen Home Baked Desserts
- For an average cost of 93
- Thats .58 a serving!
31Mothers Day Out
Opened late in 2004, Mothers Day Out is open
in the Parish Nursery Monday through Thursday
from 830 until 200.
- Opened late in 2004, Mothers Day Out is open
in the Parish Nursery Monday through Thursday
from 830 until 200. - Presently 48 children are enrolled
- 15 in the three and four year-old group
- 17 in the two-year old group
- 15 in the ten-months to one-year old group.
- 2004 Receipts 47,650
- 2004 Expenses 48,253
32All Saints Catholic School
FY05 Revenues and Expenditures
Revenues
Tuition and Fees 1,125,023 Parish
Subsidies 138,556 Fundraising Income
85,784 After School Program
65,129 Other Income 35,914 Total
Revenue 1,450,406
Expenditures
Salaries 965,750 Benefits/Taxes 204,591
Building/Utilities 116,503 Classroom/Equipment
50,255 Contract Labor 56,143
Administrative 38,426 Staff Development
8,013 After School Program 2,494 Total
Expenditures 1,442,175
33All Saints Catholic School
Enrollment Analysis- 2005-06
Total Enrollment- 388
Males- 189 (49) Females- 199 (51)
Ethnic Backgrounds
Parish/Religion
Catholic- 332 (86)
Non-Catholic- 56 (14)
White- 72 African American- 3 Hispanic-
12 Asian- 9 Native American-
2 Multi-Racial- 2
St. Marks- 204 St. Josephs- 71
St. Thomas More- 42 St. Andrews- 8
St. Charles- 1 St.
Francis- 1 St. Francis Xavier- 1
St. James- 1 Holy Name- 1
Immaculate Conception-1 Our Lady of Victory-1
Assembly of God- 2 Baptist- 20 Episcopal- 5
Hindu- 2 Lutheran-
1 Methodist- 8
Non-Denom- 6 Orthodox- 1 Pentecostal- 2
Presbyterian- 1 Other- 8
Grade Levels
Pre-K- 44 Kindergarten- 49 Grade 1- 40 Grade
2- 39 Grade 3- 48 Grade 4- 38
Grade 5- 44 Grade 6- 29 Grade 7- 27
Grade 8- 30
34All Saints Catholic School
Annual Tuition Rates
Catholic
Non-Catholic
2002-03
2,380
3,625
2003-04
2,500
3,810
2004-05
2,650
4,040
2005-06
2,800
4,300
All Saints Catholic School exists to teach
children to know, love and serve God through
academic pursuits and service to others.
35Choir 2005
- Membership
- 43 Adult Choir Members
- 20 Childrens Choir Members
- Service to the Parish
- Provided music at all
- Weekend Masses
- Holy Day Masses
- Confirmation
- First Communion
- Funerals
- Prepared served a Lenten meal
- Decorated a room for Vacation Bible School
Service to the Archdiocese 4 members sang in
the choir at the Archdiocesan Centennial Mass
36Choir 2005
- Workshops Conventions
- National Pastoral Musicians Convention in
Milwaukee, WI - Gospel Workshop at Corpus Christi Catholic Church
in OKC - Choir Workshop at St. Mark given by Michael Scott
from St. Charles Borromeo
- Social Activities
- Ice Cream Social
- John Michael
- Talbot Concert
- Christmas Party
37Womens Club
- Offers ALL women of the parish fun, fellowship
and service opportunities - Meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of every month
Service Fund-raising at parish functions
for Birth Choice Daily Bread Prepared and
served the Choir Appreciation dinner
38Mens Club 2005
- Activities
- Annual Mardi Gras Party for the parish
- Wednesday morning Mens Prayer Breakfast at
Panera Bread - Finance
- 1,236.41 Net Revenue for 2005 -
419.42 - Donates to various parish groups
- Official sponsor for Boy Scout Troop 217 (has not
been able to financially contribute in 2005 for
lack of fundraising since 2004)
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43Highlights of 2005 in summary
- It was our 14th year as a parish having grown
from the 300 families who gathered in Norman
hotel ballroom to the 1,077 who now consider this
their home parish. With a budget that now exceeds
one million dollars and a Catholic School that is
celebrating the 10th anniversary of its founding
as a project of the four parishes in Cleveland
County, our ministries reach wide and deep into
the lives of many. What you have seen in this
report is testimony of faith and stewardship. The
efforts and commitment of the leadership in Saint
Mark Parish is reflected here and as pastor I
salute their accomplishments. It was a year of
grace and opportunity. God has provided us with
both. - Lost in all these statistics are a few
opportunities and projects that are worth
remembering. - We have grown now into a true leadership role in
the Archdiocese with regard to Catholic Charities
and the Archdiocesan Development Fund. Now more
than ever before these ministries rely up on us. - In one week we contributed more than 36,000 to
the relief of suffering in the Gulf States caused
by Katrina. In addition, we embraced a family who
sought refuge among us giving so much assistance
that others were helped as well. - The MOMS program blossomed in 2005 with a
Mothers Retreat and the growth of the program
with three more groups. - The Mothers Day Out Program with a small
beginning the year before is now an on-going
service with a long waiting list limited simply
by the space available. - In less than one month we gathered the funds
needed to purchase the first organ for our five
year old church. - The gift of a big screen projector has improved
our educational programs as well as given us an
opportunity to gather for fellowship and
entertainment. - Summer Safari brought many of our children
together for the first Vacation Bible School
program held in our facilities. It was a
cooperative effort of many parish organizations. - In the Parish Office, computer upgrades have
facilitated communication, accountability, and
facility management.
44Goals and Projects for 2006
- Seal and Stripe Parking Lot
- Founders Hall improvements including Sound
System, Lighting, Interior painting, and kitchen
updates. - Playground
- Phone Tree software for the Office
- Exterior sign
- Retreat for Fathers in style of MOMS
- Parish Mission