St.
John the
FY
2008 Budget Meeting
The Budget Committee met on May 16, 2007, at 6:30
p.m. Members present were Jerry
Jennings, Maxine Koller, Cindy Maris,
Clint Rain, Dean Whiteside, and James Williams.
The Budget Committee reviewed the actual income and
expenditures for the first ten months of Fiscal Year 2007. Each budget request was reviewed for Rectory
Expenses, Religious Education, RCIA, Young Women’s Group and Parish Hall
Maintenance.
Sunday collections were increased to $6,100 per week for
53 Sundays in FY ’08 ($323,300). Holy
Day collections were estimated at $500 each (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
Mary and New Year’s Day) and $1500 for Christmas for a total of $2,500. Income from candles was increased to $200 per
month based on prior year receipts.
Other sources of income were adjusted according to current collections.
An increase to $6480 in office supplies for the Church
is recommended due to the cost of postage and other office supplies. Church Relations is funded at $100 per month
for routine expenses and $2000 in December 2007 to cover the annual volunteer
appreciation dinner.
A budget of $13,264 was requested and approved for
Rectory Expense. This is an increase of
$1,444; however, the amounts fall within the Diocesan guidelines.
RCIA is increased to $600 based on requested
activities. Bible Study is increased
to $500 due to cost of the program.
Religious Education requested $200 for increase in
postage and other supplies. An amount of
$500 was requested to train catechist. The
Diocese is encouraging that all catechists be certified. Raising funds covers the cost for the
Confirmation Retreat by the students.
Youth Ministry was funded at the FY 2007 level.
Building insurance and lawn expense were increased due
to additional property being acquired.
Interest expense was increased due to the addition of the loan for the
property at
The Diocesan assessment is budgeted in the month payment
is due for the prior quarter (income reduced by debt payment). The loan for
An increase of $360 is budgeted for the
Safe Environment is budgeted at $1300. Safe Environment is a required obligation to
cover initial background clearance and renewals of staff and volunteers. This estimated budget was based on
obligations for the current year.
Hispanic Ministry was decreased to $2250 based on
current year obligations. However, expenses for FY ’07 through April 2007
totaled $1757.25.
Church maintenance was increased to $3000 annually due
to increase in current year requirements.
Church Cleaning/Maintenance was decreased by $1,200. The Old Church Maintenance was increased to
$600. The Parish Education Center
Maintenance was increased to $4,400.
Cost of the elevator maintenance contract for the
The retirement expense is based on contribution of three
percent of gross salary, plus one percent matching of voluntary contribution
according to Diocesan requirements.
Health insurance is increased due to ……confidential.
A two-percent cost of living wage increase was included
effective July 1, 2007, for all employees.
Utilities were based on 2007 actual expenditures plus a
10% increase. An estimate was projected
for utilities and maintenance for the property at 604 Morris.
Capital expenditure of $1,000 was budgeted for the
Church to provide a uniform survey of the total Parish property. Capital expenditure of $5,000 for the Church
was provided to replace the air condition unit.
Capital expenditure of $8,000 was included for the property at 604
Morris to allow for removal or demolition of the structure and fencing around
the property.
The Budget Committee recommends that each area be
reviewed for efficiency and ways to reduce costs.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Rev. Michael D.
Forge, Pastor Maxine
Koller, Secretary