Stewardship Annual Report 2012 - St. Joseph Parish

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Saint Joseph Catholic Church 

2012 

Stewardship Report 

July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 

On July 1, 2011, we welcomed Father John Trout as our 

Associate Pastor. On July 1, 2012, he became our Pastor. 

Teens helped others through the Appalachian Service Project 

Lynda & John Flayter speaking at liturgy 

Father John Hennessey talking to school children shortly 

 

 

with Stella Maris School in Tanzania. 

Loving and Serving as Christ 

Saint Joseph Parish Stewardship Report 2012 Page 1

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Vision: …we are called to Love as Christ Loves and Serve as Christ Serves. 

 

7/1/2012 

Fr. Trout is Pastor 

New Pastoral 

Plan created 

Parish 

Covenant 

created 

Focus 

Groups 

Conducted 

Over 1900 

parishioners 

participate in 

the Joe! 

Study 

Start of the 

Plan for future 

by Fr. 

Hennessey 

 

1/1/2010 1/1/2011 1/1/2012 

Commission 

Structure 

3/1/2009 12/31/2012 

New 

Structure of 

Parish staff 

to support and the 

Commissions Vision, 

to Mission, support and the 

New Vision 

and Mission 

for the Parish 

is created 

Expectations of 

the Parish and 

Members 

established 

Joe Mini Study – 

Over 1600 

parishioners rank 

expectations 

Growing an 

Engaged 

Church 

chosen 

Pastoral Vision, Plan 

Mission, and 

Pastoral Plan 

New Structure aligned withMission 

 

 

 

 

Roland Catherall - PPC Chair 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

that deepens our 

spiritual life 

Engaging and understanding 

 

 

 

to others in need 

The wisdom 

of our faith 

 

 

…so that we may live life abundantly! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Saint Joseph Parish Stewardship Report 2012

Loving and Serving as Christ 

Dear Friends, 

Generosity is a word to describe the People of St. Joseph’s throughout my 15 years as your 

 

very good to us. We have responded by seeking to “give back.” During our 15-year journey 

together, stewardship has become part of the fabric of our journey of discipleship and the 

way we name God’s goodness and our grateful response. Stewardship is the response of a 

 

 

 

me and I will pray for you. Thank you to one and all! 

Love, 

Our Vision 

 

and Eucharist, 

we are called to love as 

Christ loves and 

serve as Christ serves. 

Our Mission 

In Jesus Christ, we will grow 

 

 

building community 

 

 

others in need 

 

the energy and interests of 

our youth 

 

deepens our spiritual life 

 

resources wisely 

so that we may live life 

abundantly! 

Our Pastoral Plan Summary 

 

Engaging, welcoming and building community 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reach out to those parishioners not currently engaged 

 

Be more welcoming and encouraging to all parishioners 

 

 

Build on the welcoming and hospitable atmosphere at all liturgies 

The wisdom of our faith 

 

 

 

need 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enable the sharing of talents and strengths in the service of others 

 

Engaging and understanding the energy and interests of our youth 

 

 

 

Prayer and worship that deepens our spiritual life 

 

 

 

Accountability in using our resources wisely 

 

Seek feedback from parishioners on their experience using surveys and other methods 

Explore use of exit interviews as a source of learning from those leaving the parish 

so that we may live life abundantly! 


Prayer and Worship 

Worship Ministries 

 

blessed with our pastor, Fr. John Hennessey, 

new associate pastor Fr. John 

Trout who as of July 1, 2012 became 

pastor, and Fr. Ken Kiepura, as well as 

religious Sister Mary Barbara Hassler 

who is Religion Coordinator in the 

school. Deacon George Kashmar and 

 

ministry, and Deacon Dave Tiemeier 

worked with the RCIA program and his 

 

the Ministry of Care and Prison Ministry. 

 

was introduced to our parish family. The plan for the imple- 

 

 

of the liturgical ministries. Countless hours were given by the 

 

the community for this. Through a series of “town hall” type 

 

for parishioners, the parish was introduced to the changes 

and given a background to understanding the reason for 

the changes. The over 500 liturgical ministers, who have 

 

through the various worship ministries, served as ambas- 

 

them prepare themselves for the change so that they could 

help the community. With all the work that had been done 

 

on the First Sunday of Advent the community was prepared 

 

give praise and thanks to God. 

We are blessed by the 139 altar servers (4th grade 

through adult), 205 Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist 

and 60 Proclaimers who faithfully serve at the table of 

the Lord. We are blessed, too, by the 20+ members of the 

Children’s Liturgy of the Word Team, the 5 Family Mass 

Host Families, the 41 Greeters, 15 Liturgy Coordinators, 13 

Sacristans and 31 Ushers who minister at our liturgies. We 

are also blessed by the care given by our 13 Bereavement 

ministers who faithfully serve us. 

The worship life of our community is also supported by 

the Keepers of the Feast ministry team who plan the liturgi- 

 

 

worship and the Ecumenical/Interfaith ministry team who 

 

 

 

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Family Mass is celebrated each week in 

the Koenig Center, a liturgy designed 

for children and their families. 

 

with a team of volunteer families who 

provide a welcoming atmosphere, 

 

The sessions are once a month and 

 

 

Ministry of Care is a pastoral ministry 

of caring for those people hos- 

 

 

private homes. Ministers are trained 

 

and pray about the concerns of the sick or shut-in persons 

and to share the Eucharist with them. Currently, the parish 

has 61 mandated Ministers of Care who bring Communion 

to Catholics at Condell Hospital, Libertyville Towers, Manor 

Care, Spring Meadows, Winchester House and private 

homes. The Ministry also organizes Masses and conducts 

Communion Services at Libertyville Towers, Manor Care, 

Spring Meadows and Winchester House. And, it arranges for 

 

at Manor Care and Winchester House twice a year and for 

the homebound as needed. St. Joseph Ministers of Care had 

 

Music Ministry 

The U.S. bishops were direct in Sing to the Lord: “Faith 

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St. Joseph’s 100 music ministers! We celebrate the increasing 

number of young people engaging themselves in Music 

Ministry: playing piano and percussion and guitar, serving 

 

and Children’s Choir, even joining the Handbell Choir! The 

 

concert in November, featuring each choir individually as 

well as each singer and instrumentalist joining together for 

two large, celebratory pieces. A brand new, state-of-the-art 

sound system was installed in the church this year. Good 

 

We must hear the Word, the music, the prayer in order to 

 

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a new Gloria. The community succeeded wonderfully in this 

 

and we largely measure the success of Music Ministry by 

 


St. Joseph Parish carries out the 

Church’s mission to spread the Good 

News of Jesus Christ and to help all 

the baptized grow in both human 

 

 

 

interests of the adults of our faith 

community. Through the following 

programs and events, St. Joseph Par- 

 

 

 

faith community and to accept the challenge to carry their 

faith into their neighborhoods, workplaces and especially 

their families. 

Christ Renews His Parish weekends for men and women 

turity 

in faith and life at our parish. Since it began eight years 

 

weekend. This year we added another 80 men and women to 

 

 

men of our community through regular gatherings, retreats 

 

the CRHP process as well as all the men of the parish. The 

 

 

 

 

Wisdom of Our Faith 

 

well as all the women of the parish. 

 

ways to grow in their understanding 

of God’s Word in Scripture through 

 

Study. More than 100 people participated 

in Scripture Study at St. 

Joseph’s this past year. Another 60 

signed up for a series called “Bible 

Blueprint” which took a close look at 

the Bible and how to approach Scripture for study and for 

prayer. 

Our Parish Mission with Friar Albert Haas, OFM was attended 

by more than 300 parishioners and guests. There 

 

his humor and his spirituality. We were graced through his 

presence with us. 

Finally, the Lord blessed our faith community by sending 

 

 

wished to become part of our Catholic community of faith. 

These nine men and women walked with our community 

for nine months or more in study, prayer, and watching our 

example of what it is to live this Catholic life of faith. All of 

them were welcomed into the Church at the Easter Vigil in 

 

us the opportunity to welcome people into our community 

of faith. 

School 

St. Joseph School educated almost 500 children with the 

 

theme of “Explore the Word, Live the Message” was con- 

 

 

community. They challenged the school children to live out 

the message that God wants us to know. Our children were 

involved in their year-long service projects. The parish food 

 

 

children and families shared their resources with those in 

need. 

 

 

excellence. Our Terra Nova scores were the highest they 

have been in a number of years and represent a renewed 

commitment on the part of our teachers to provide the best 

 

 

twelve years, Principal Charles Lynch 

 

This school year 

marked the end of the 

tenure of Mr. Charles 

Lynch, our principal 

for the past twelve 

years. Our school and 

parish community 

wished him well and 

are preparing for his 

successor, Mrs. Barbara 

Cegielski. 

Our school is very 

appreciative of the 

 

the parish community 

and of the leadership 

of Fr. Hennessey who has been a strong and faithful 

 


Wisdom of Our Faith 

 

The ministry of Religious 

Our annual theme this past year 

lies 

is multi-faceted with faith 

program relied upon the generous 

was Growing God’s Garden. Our 

formation experiences for a 

 

variety of age levels and the family 

as a whole. Families choose 

assistants. It also had a support- 

teen aides, and numerous adult 

between two main program 

ive parent network, the Family 

 

 

Tuesday sessions which meet 

all 704 registered families. All 

 

catechetical sessions utilized 

family Faith Weaving experience 

 

that meets monthly and includes 

available through RCL Benziger, 

a rich home-based catechesis 

Loyola Press, John Roberto and 

and faith-sharing. In addition, 

 

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Catholic history through their Saints Showcase. 

which is a two-year curriculum 

discipleship through community- 

 

 

life, and meaningful sacramental worship experiences for 

older children. 

the whole parish. 

Community Building 

We are blessed by the 

 

many men and women 

the year with our parish 

who serve in ministries 

celebration of the gift 

which promote hospitality, 

a welcoming spirit and 

has been to us. Moth- 

that Fr. John Hennessey 

 

ers with Young Children 

community in our parish. 

continued to provide a 

The joy of the spirit is 

social support group for 

expressed through these 

mothers through the sharministries. 

The Welcome 

 

Committee warmly welcomes 

new parish mem- 

 

speakers and workshops, 

bers and invites them into 

for ladies, couples and 

the life of our community; 

families. Through their 

Java with Joe provides 

“Discover Our Strengths” Workshop 

 

monthly hospitality after 

were able to provide sup- 

Masses and Name Tag Sunday helps to make our large 

parish smaller as we get to know each other by name. Our Blessed Virgin Mary held its annual Housewalk, Christmas 

 

couples to strengthen their marriages while having fun. 

Highlights this past year included Dancing Like the Stars and 

a Marriage Strengths Workshop. Our social events this year 

included Oktoberfest, a fun family event, and Trivia Night, a 

chance for adults to have fun, compete at Trivia and to show 

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St. Joseph Parish family, 

through our ministries 

volved parishioners who 

Mary and Joseph Shelter in- 

and charity, helps to be the 

served sandwiches to the 

hands and feet of Jesus here 

men and women who are 

on earth. “…We are called 

homeless at the Franciscan 

in a special way to serve the 

House of Mary and Joseph 

poor and vulnerable…” (U.S. 

in Chicago three Sunday evenings 

per month. Randy Nip- 

Catholic Bishops, Communities 

of Salt and Light). The 

per, 847-573-1762 

 

, on behalf of children in 

Moshi, Tanzania, saw its dream realized through the school 

 

 

guided by our Catholic Social Teachings to build awareness, 

explore needs and enable the parish to respond in a way project and grow in understanding of another culture. Stan 

that ensures the dignity of those we serve. 

Taylor, 847-344-0207 

St. Joseph Food Pantry distributed bags of food to over 1,700 Employment Ministry 

and providing speakers to the unemployed or underem- 

 

by a CRHP team, and fresh turkey and ham baskets provided month. 

by the Knights of Columbus at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Ministry of Praise invited the homebound, those in long- 

Easter. Mary Causey, 847-990-1213 

 

Advent Giving Tree and Lenten Almsgiving Project distribut- our parish and special needs. Mary Causey, 847-990-1213 

ElderCare involved parishioners who provided grocery shopthe 

generosity of our parishioners. The parishioners donate 

coats, diapers, socks, t-shirts, toiletries, sweaters, toys, chil- Jill Grubbs, 847-406-4683 

Aid for Women of Northern Lake County involved our 

parishioners who collected baby items such as diapers and 

maternity items for the center that serves pregnant women 

at a community soup kitchen. Mary Causey, 847-990-1213 and families. Carol Walsh, 847-249-2700 

Healing and Support Group held monthly prayer and sup- Prayer Shawl Ministry made shawls in the spirit of prayerful 

Mary Causey, 847-990-1213 

 

Waukegan Soup Kitchen involved 12 parish teams that 847-913-3948 

served meals on Saturday nights and 3 teams that served on Lake County United, which advocates for human dignity 

Fridays. Mike Lynn 847-975-2692(Saturday), Chris Muender - 

847-840-4089 (Friday) 

 

House, senior housing, and mentoring programs in support 

by our Parish through funds for the New Hope Apartment Michael Knight, 847-367-5191 

Project, and the Mother’s Day Appeal. St. Joseph’s has parishioners 

who volunteer for Meals on Wheels. A food drive rishioners in support of its food pantry, soup kitchen and 

Community Social Services of Waukegan involved pa- 

 

 

served meals and provided (Coordinator, Laura Ramirez 847-775-0211, Food, Clothing 

shelter for persons who are homeless in Lake County. PADS and Furniture Pantry, 847-623-2112) 

sites are located at United Methodist and St. Joseph Parish Feed the Hungry- 

200 Bldg. PADS in Lake County provides shelter and meals 

October through April. Parishioners volunteer at the sites monthly food drives held in the church narthex. Mary Causey, 

and provide meals and lunches during the year. 

847-990-1213 


Youth 

Middle School Ministry 

LIFT (Living in Faith Today) welcomed all parish 6th, 7th, and 8th graders 

 

 

supported the program this past year. Service events included a bake 

sale and clothing drive. Social events included Have a Ball and Cosmic 

 

and donated many items to outreach services including winter clothing, 

Christmas stockings, and canned goods for the St. Joseph Food Pantry. 5th 

graders (soon to be 6th graders) were welcomed into LIFT at Broomball/ 

Minute to Win It, the last event of the season. 

High School Ministry 

SouledOut High School 

Ministry implemented the 

parish-led Renewing the 

Vision plan. Renewing the 

Vision called for four main 

- 

velopment, Catechesis and 

Community Life, Prayer 

and Worship, Evangelization 

and Service. The 12 

teens who led the mass 

planning team ministered 

Lenten Fish Fry raised funds for summer service trip. at 4 liturgies for the teen 

 

 

 

 

Dave Braun received Archdiocesan 

award for leadership 

in Youth Ministry 

the weekly drop-in ranged from 12-22 teens. SouledOut High School Ministry hosted 3 community-building events: 50 teens 

 

 

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Families joined the parish 

9 RCIA (adults): 

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5 

 

 

 

 

Couples Celebrated Matrimony 

Funeral Liturgies & Memorial Services 

Registered Families 

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Technology 

Technology 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for events, a media center which contains a recording of the 

homily from each Sunday’s 10:45 Mass, and a mobile version 

 

 

edit pages on the site related to their ministry. This allows 

 

 

help us respond to the needs of our visitors. www.stjosephlibertyville.org 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fiscal year 2012 saw an increase in plate revenue through 

the generosity of so many of the faithful. This increased giv- 

 

 

 

(Mil Park and the 200 Building) were also lower than the 

prior year primarily due to increased vacancies. When added 

 

 

into savings in many, many years. 

During this past year, with the input of our Parish commu- 

 

send an email out to parishioners twice each month. We con- 

 

us, please “like” us by following the link on our website. 

 

 

 

was expanded to support our commitment to using current 

 

 

 

 

 

of 2012. The iPads and other technology allow us to engage 

students more in learning which in turn results in increased 

achievement. Training our teachers is a vital part of our 

technology programs and happens throughout the school 

year. Thanks to our many generous donors who make much 

of this possible! 

Stewardship of Treasure 

 

a new vision and mission for the Parish, and a new Pastoral 

 

 

Pastoral Plan, it was evident that Parish spending needed to 

 

Parish. In doing this, Fr. Hennessey and Fr. Trout asked the 

 

 

ways to reduce spending so the Parish could live within the 

means of what is collected from the Plate. This was done so 

 

has been created and cost saving measures are being taken 

to reduce spending to appropriate levels. More will be communicated 

on this to the Parish in the coming year. If more 

 

info@stjoseph-libertyville.org 

 

Annual Number of Percentage of Total Percentage of Total 

Amount Given Contributors Contributors Amount Given Amount Given 

$0 - $0 2,218 52.6% $0 0% 

$1 - $499 980 23.3% $158,380 7.6% 

$500 - $999 366 8.7% $255,250 12.3% 

$1,000 - $1,999 351 8.3% $490,419 23.5% 

$2,000 - $2,999 133 3.2% $324,607 15.6% 

> $3,000 165 3.9% $855,295 41.0% 

 



SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES (amounts in thousands) 

 

 

Revenue 

2,119 2,042 

2,303 2,194 

Rental Income 662 700 

343 337 

Interest & Dividends 4 8 

Other 176 199 

Total Revenue 

Expenses 

3,608 3,353 

639 621 

Real Estate Taxes 200 133 

Archdiocesan Assessments 274 276 

Interest Expense on Mortgage Loan 72 79 

All Other Expenses 944 889 

Total Expenses 

 

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 

 

 

ASSETS 

Cash 1,519 1,740 

Other Current Assets 359 152 

5,266 5,266 

Total Assets 

 

 

259 220 

352 107 

Mortgage Loan Payable 1,104 1,294 

 

Net Assets 

Unrestricted 4,197 4,427 

Restricted - Building Repair Reserve 1,232 1,110 

Total Net Assets 

 

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(amounts in thousands) 

Church & 

Religious 

Commercial 


 

For the Fiscal Year 

 

Revenue 

 

 

Rental Income 1 - 661 662 

 

Interest & Dividends 4 - - 4 

Other 80 96 - 176 

 

Expenses 

 

 

Real Estate Taxes - - 200 200 

Archdiocesan Assessments 263 11 - 274 

Interest on Mortgage Loan - - 72 72 

All Other Expenses 603 268 73 944 

 

 

For the Fiscal Year 

 

Revenue 

 

 

Rental Income 3 - 697 700 

 

Interest & Dividends 8 - - 8 

Other 84 115 - 199 

 

Expenses 

 

 

Real Estate Taxes - - 133 133 

Archdiocesan Assessments 265 11 - 276 

Interest on Mortgage Loan - - 79 79 

All Other Expenses 549 267 73 889

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