(St. Laurentius)
St. Anne, St. Boniface, Holy Name, St. Laurentius,
St. Michael and St. Peter
Working together to provide quality, accessible and affordable Catholic education in our area
In order to insure quality, accessible, and affordable Catholic education in our area as we move into the 21st century, the Pastors, Principals and members of the lay parish communities of our area have begun a study that is intended to result in vital, viable and vigorous Catholic school(s) to serve the parish communities as they move into the future.
In a letter from Cardinal Rigali, His Eminence granted the request of the Pastors of our parishes to begin a study that could result in restructuring of their parish schools. His Eminence recognized that because all of our parishes are experiencing changes in enrollments and infant baptisms, the parishes need to develop a plan for their schools in order to insure the presence of affordable, quality, Catholic education in our area. A recommendation to insure that the children in our schools now and in the future, have access to affordable, quality Catholic education will be given to His Eminence next year.
What process will be used during the feasibility study?
- Each parish will form a school study committee of lay representatives, the principal and pastor. This committee will develop and share information about the educational ministry of’ the parish and consult with parishioners and school parents during the process.
- A Steering Committee of two lay representatives, the principal and the pastor will be formed from each parish school study committee. The Steering Committee will consult with the school study committee throughout the process and will develop proposals for consultation and eventual recommendation to the Cardinal.
- Over the next three months, the school study committee in each of the parishes will develop the most current information concerning enrollment for the 2005-2006 school year, finances, school facilities and projections for future enrollment.
- During the Fall 2005, the school study committee in each parish will gather information and identify possible options for the best way to provide excellent Catholic school(s) in the future.
- During the Fall 2005, one or more proposals will be presented to parishioners and school parents for their comment and suggestions.
- Following this consultation process the Steering Committee will evaluate feedback from the parishioners and school parents and prepare a recommendation for the future of Catholic education in our area.. This recommendation will be shared with you before it is forwarded to His Eminence for acceptance.
Who will represent us on our parish school study committee?
- Our parish lay & Religious representatives who have accepted the invitation to serve on the school study committee are: Elaine McKnight, Diane Malloy, Dorothy Maminski, Linda McNamee, Carolyn Bennett, Duane Rutkowski, Sister Rita Marie Aponik and Father Francis Gwiazda.
What will be the role and responsibility of the members of our parish school study committee?
- The members of the parish school study committee will serve as a bridge for communication between the pastor and the parish community and parents of our school children.
- They will be available to disseminate current information concerning school enrollment, finances, facilities and tuition and will receive feedback from the parish community.
- They will help to create new Catholic education options that will create school(s) with strong Catholic identity that are academically excellent and financially viable.
- Two members will serve on the Steering Committee.
Will parishioners know what the committee is looking at?
Over the next few months, we will try to provide you with full information so that you can understand why a plan for the future needs of Catholic Education in our area needs to be developed. Some of the important facts are that in the last 5 years:
1. Our own school’s enrollment declined by 37 from 250 to 213.
2. Because there are fewer children the cost per pupil increased $680 from $1745 to $2425.
3. In addition to tuition, the parish subsidizes the school through the generous support of our parishioners. In 2004, this subsidy that our parish provided to the school was $83,585.
4. Last year in our parish, 32.5% of our parish income went to the school.
5. In order to provide the school and other services of the parish we have had to spend $30,000 from our cash and investments.
What can parishioners do during this process?
The committee is depending on your prayers and good wishes as we begin this important work for the future of our parish. We also need your advice as we develop a recommendation. We know that with God everything is possible, but we must be open to listen to God to learn where He is leading us in this stage of the life of our parish.
(St. Anne)
St. Anne, St. Boniface, Holy Name, St. Laurentius,
St. Michael and St. Peter
Working together to provide quality, accessible and affordable Catholic education in our area
In order to insure quality, accessible, and affordable Catholic education in our area as we move into the 21st century, the Pastors, Principals and members of the lay parish communities of our area have begun a study that is intended to result in vital, viable and vigorous Catholic school(s) to serve the parish communities as they move into the future.
In a letter from Cardinal Rigali, His Eminence granted the request of the Pastors of our parishes to begin a study that could result in restructuring of their parish schools. His Eminence recognized that because all of our parishes are experiencing changes in enrollments and infant baptisms, the parishes need to develop a plan for their schools in order to insure the presence of affordable, quality, Catholic education in our area. A recommendation to insure that the children in our schools now and in the future, have access to affordable, quality Catholic education will be given to His Eminence next year.
What process will be used during the feasibility study?
- Each parish will form a school study committee of lay representatives, the principal and pastor. This committee will develop and share information about the educational ministry of’ the parish and consult with parishioners and school parents during the process.
- A Steering Committee of two lay representatives, the principal and the pastor will be formed from each parish school study committee. The Steering Committee will consult with the school study committee throughout the process and will develop proposals for consultation and eventual recommendation to the Cardinal.
- Over the next three months, the school study committee in each of the parishes will develop the most current information concerning enrollment for the 2005-2006 school year, finances, school facilities and projections for future enrollment.
- During the Fall 2005, the school study committee in each parish will gather information and identify possible options for the best way to provide excellent Catholic school(s) in the future.
- During the Fall 2005, one or more proposals will be presented to parishioners and school parents for their comment and suggestions.
- Following this consultation process the Steering Committee will evaluate feedback from the parishioners and school parents and prepare a recommendation for the future of Catholic education in our area.. This recommendation will be shared with you before it is forwarded to His Eminence for acceptance.
Who will represent us on our parish school study committee?
- Our parish lay representative who has accepted the invitation to serve on the school study committee is: Mrs. Linda Sickles.
What will be the role and responsibility of the members of our parish school study committee?
- The members of the parish school study committee will serve as a bridge for communication between the pastor and the parish community and parents of our school children.
- They will be available to disseminate current information concerning school enrollment, finances, facilities and tuition and will receive feedback from the parish community.
- They will help to create new Catholic education options that will create school(s) with strong Catholic identity that are academically excellent and financially viable.
- Two members will serve on the Steering Committee.
Will parishioners know what the committee is looking at?
Over the next few months, we will try to provide you with full information so that you can understand why a plan for the future needs of Catholic Education in our area needs to be developed. Some of the important facts are that in the last 5 years:
1. Our own school’s enrollment declined by 122 from 435 to 313.
2. Because there are fewer children the cost per pupil increased $740 from $1760 to $2500.
3. In addition to tuition, the parish subsidizes the school through the generous support of our parishioners. In 2004, this subsidy that our parish provided to the school was $131,316.
4. Last year in our parish, 65% of our parish income went to the school.
5. In order to provide the school and other services of the parish we have had to spend $205,000 from our cash and investments and we have had to take on $200,000 in additional debt.
What can parishioners do during this process?
The committee is depending on your prayers and good wishes as we begin this important work for the future of our parish. We also need your advice as we develop a recommendation. We know that with God everything is possible, but we must be open to listen to God to learn where He is leading us in this stage of the life of our parish.
(St. Peter)
St. Anne, St. Boniface, Holy Name, St. Laurentius,
St. Michael and St. Peter
Working together to provide quality, accessible and affordable Catholic education in our area
In order to insure quality, accessible, and affordable Catholic education in our area as we move into the 21st century, the Pastors, Principals and members of the lay parish communities of our area have begun a study that is intended to result in vital, viable and vigorous Catholic school(s) to serve the parish communities as they move into the future.
In a letter from Cardinal Rigali, His Eminence granted the request of the Pastors of our parishes to begin a study that could result in restructuring of their parish schools. His Eminence recognized that because all of our parishes are experiencing changes in enrollments and infant baptisms, the parishes need to develop a plan for their schools in order to insure the presence of affordable, quality, Catholic education in our area. A recommendation to insure that the children in our schools now and in the future, have access to affordable, quality Catholic education will be given to His Eminence next year.
What process will be used during the feasibility study?
- Each parish will form a school study committee of lay representatives, the principal and pastor. This committee will develop and share information about the educational ministry of’ the parish and consult with parishioners and school parents during the process.
- A Steering Committee of a lay representative, the principal and the pastor will be formed from each parish school study committee. The Steering Committee will consult with the school study committee throughout the process and will develop proposals for consultation and eventual recommendation to the Cardinal.
- Over the next three months, the school study committee in each of the parishes will develop the most current information concerning enrollment for the 2005-2006 school year, finances, school facilities and projections for future enrollment.
- During the Fall 2005, the school study committee in each parish will gather information and identify possible options for the best way to provide excellent Catholic school(s) in the future.
- During the Fall 2005, one or more proposals will be presented to parishioners and school parents for their comment and suggestions.
- Following this consultation process the Steering Committee will evaluate feedback from the parishioners and school parents and prepare a recommendation for the future of Catholic education in our area.. This recommendation will be shared with you before it is forwarded to His Eminence for acceptance.
Who will represent us on our parish school study committee?
- Our parish lay representatives who have accepted the invitation to serve on the school study committee are: Esther Alvarez, Michael Graninger, John Moore, Amanda Main and Thomas Windfelder.
What will be the role and responsibility of the members of our parish school study committee?
- The members of the parish school study committee will serve as a bridge for communication between the pastor and the parish community and parents of our school children.
- They will be available to disseminate current information concerning school enrollment, finances, facilities and tuition and will receive feedback from the parish community.
- They will help to create new Catholic education options that will create school(s) with strong Catholic identity that are academically excellent and financially viable.
- One member will serve on the Steering Committee.
Will parishioners know what the committee is looking at?
Over the next few months, we will try to provide you with full information so that you can understand why a plan for the future needs of Catholic Education in our area needs to be developed. Some of the important facts are that in the last 5 years:
1. Our own school’s enrollment increased by 13 from 1999 to 2004.
2. The cost per pupil increased $212 from 1999 to 2004.
3. In addition to tuition, the parish subsidizes the school through the generous support of our parishioners. In 2004, this subsidy that our parish provided to the school was $23,848 share for the parish.
4. Last year in our parish, 8.25% of our parish income went to the school.
What can parishioners do during this process?
The committee is depending on your prayers and good wishes as we begin this important work for the future of our parish. We also need your advice as we develop a recommendation. We know that with God everything is possible, but we must be open to listen to God to learn where He is leading us in this stage of the life of our parish.
(Holy Name of Jesus)
St. Anne, St. Boniface, Holy Name, St. Laurentius,
St. Michael and St. Peter
Working together to provide quality, accessible and affordable Catholic education in our area
In order to insure quality, accessible, and affordable Catholic education in our area as we move into the 21st century, the Pastors, Principals and members of the lay parish communities of our area have begun a study that is intended to result in vital, viable and vigorous Catholic school(s) to serve the parish communities as they move into the future.
In a letter from Cardinal Rigali, His Eminence granted the request of the Pastors of our parishes to begin a study that could result in restructuring of their parish schools. His Eminence recognized that because all of our parishes are experiencing changes in enrollments and infant baptisms, the parishes need to develop a plan for their schools in order to insure the presence of affordable, quality, Catholic education in our area. A recommendation to insure that the children in our schools now and in the future, have access to affordable, quality Catholic education will be given to His Eminence next year.
What process will be used during the feasibility study?
- Each parish will form a school study committee of lay representatives, the principal and pastor. This committee will develop and share information about the educational ministry of’ the parish and consult with parishioners and school parents during the process.
- A Steering Committee of a lay representative, the principal and the pastor will be formed from each parish school study committee. The Steering Committee will consult with the school study committee throughout the process and will develop proposals for consultation and eventual recommendation to the Cardinal.
- Over the next three months, the school study committee in each of the parishes will develop the most current information concerning enrollment for the 2005-2006 school year, finances, school facilities and projections for future enrollment.
- During the Fall 2005, the school study committee in each parish will gather information and identify possible options for the best way to provide excellent Catholic school(s) in the future.
- During the Fall 2005, one or more proposals will be presented to parishioners and school parents for their comment and suggestions.
- Following this consultation process the Steering Committee will evaluate feedback from the parishioners and school parents and prepare a recommendation for the future of Catholic education in our area.. This recommendation will be shared with you before it is forwarded to His Eminence for acceptance.
Who will represent us on our parish school study committee?
- Our parish lay & Religious representatives who have accepted the invitation to serve on the school study committee are: Ed Gibbons, A.J. Thomson, Cathy Hughes, Evelyn Gohn, Deborah McCullough, Sister Maryanne Sweeney and Father Groarke.
What will be the role and responsibility of the members of our parish school study committee?
- The members of the parish school study committee will serve as a bridge for communication between the pastor and the parish community and parents of our school children.
- They will be available to disseminate current information concerning school enrollment, finances, facilities and tuition and will receive feedback from the parish community.
- They will help to create new Catholic education options that will create school(s) with strong Catholic identity that are academically excellent and financially viable.
- One member will serve on the Steering Committee.
Will parishioners know what the committee is looking at?
Over the next few months, we will try to provide you with full information so that you can understand why a plan for the future needs of Catholic Education in our area needs to be developed. Some of the important facts are that in the last 5 years: (Note we used K-8 figures to be consistent with those schools who do not have a Pre-K):
1. Our own school’s enrollment in Kindergarten through 8th grade declined by 17.
2. The cost per pupil increased $141 from $2008 to $2149.
3. In addition to tuition, the parish subsidizes the school through the generous support of our parishioners. In 2004, this subsidy that our parish provided to the school was $139,469.
4. Last year in our parish, 24.1 % of our parish income went to the school.
What can parishioners do during this process?
The committee is depending on your prayers and good wishes as we begin this important work for the future of our parish. We also need your advice as we develop a recommendation. We know that with God everything is possible, but we must be open to listen to God to learn where He is leading us in this stage of the life of our parish.