St. Rose Finance Committee Meeting                               Tuesday, May 6, 2025; 1:44 p.m.

 

In attendance:  Father Leo, Nancy Miller, Joe Surges, Pat Botta, Sylvia Smith, Christina Jensen (in office)

 

Chair Nancy Miller called the meeting to order asking Father Leo to lead the group in prayer.  We recited the Jubilee Prayer by Pope Francis.

 

*MOTION:  Joe Surges made a motion to accept the March minutes.  Pat Botta seconded the motion.  Approved.

 

Nancy gave a Parish Council update:  

Runette’s Fundraiser Calendar, Coffee and Canvas, Saturday, 7/19;

Dinner/Fashion Show; Saturday, 9/28; Enchilada Sale; Sunday, 10/12; Christmas Market, Sunday 11/23.  Another Coffee and Canvas to be determined.

Nancy announced at the Parish meeting, St. Rose was not in debt.

Fish Fry made approximately $8900.

Sunday, July 20, St. Rose booth at the Sugar City Festival.

Sunday, December 14, Lady of Guadalupe Celebration.

 

Marleana Airoldi’s Funeral, Friday, May 9, 12:30 p.m.

 

Nancy passed to Members the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Update dated Holy Week, 2025, by Bishop Barber.

 

Bank Statements were available for those interested in taking a look.

 

Three-month reconciliation for St. Patrick:  January $29,852.80, February $31,650.90, March $33,686.90.

St. Rose:  January $13,624.22, February $10,541,44, March $6,751.13.

 

Discussion about the three months expenses varies.  Every month there is

PG&E and Father’s salary.  Other months expenses such as Keller Heating, business supplies, cleaning of church and rectory, garbage, Chamber of Commerce, lay employee pension, East Bay Mud.

 

St. Rose’s Living Memorial is at $33,356.40.

 

Nancy mentioned an account with no heading.  Members agreed to call it ‘Dedicated Funds’ at $36,996.25.  Originally earmarked at $35,701.57.

 

Nancy highlighted percentages in the St. Rose Profit and Loss Budget vs. Actual, January through March 2025.  Most category percentages were within limits except for Water at 51.4%.  The increase was because of an ongoing water leak.  It was suggested a professional plumber was needed. 

Joe Surges will put that item on the Parish agenda.

Another item Choir Supplies 150%.  Father explained he assisted in paying $150, out of his pocket, to the $300.  It was emphasized that the Choir needs to let the Finance Committee know about the expense.

 

End of March lost $17,662.55; 351% in the red.

 

St. Rose Profit and Loss Previous Year Comparison was passed amongst the Members as was St. Patrick Previous Year Comparison.  It was decided to reimburse St. Rose by St. Patrick monthly at $333 a month.

 

Nancy read an email from Lisa Oberempt, Controller for the Diocese regarding a maintenance fund.  Before 2001, it was at $75,000.  Presently it’s at $212,625.  Nancy will do further research to find out about this unknown account.

 

Next scheduled meeting Wednesday, July 2, 1:00 p.m. and from then on first Wednesday every other month such as September 3.

 

Joe discussed sending the contract for the CCD Building to Atilla of the Diocese.  Atilla would be open to a month-to-month lease.  Joe sent the info to Atilla on May 5.  The contract states $700 monthly with security cameras on the CCD building and church.  Before occupying the building, flooring needs to be done.  Any additions will be up to the renter.

 

Defibrillators will be installed by Joe and Sid Jensen.

 

Joe is researching the possibility of using solar panels on the church and CCD Building.

 

Nancy thanked all.        Adjournment 2:55 p.m.

Sylvia L. Smith, Notetaker