On
April 30, 2025 I assumed the responsibility of as the administrator of Saint
Casimir’s Parish. The position of parish
administrator is a trial appointment by the bishop to evaluate a priest’s
suitability as a future pastor. This
period typically lasts about a year and I am at that one year point. It is the will of God and our bishop guided by
the Holy Spirit to make the final choice.
In the meantime I remain your humble servant. Continue to pray for me as you are always in
my prayers. Now having completed one
year I will finally be taking some much needed time off. I will be away from the parish starting May
17 and returning June 6.
As
you already know we did not secure a tenant for our school building which
presents a challenge for the next fiscal year.
So far we are financially secure as you will see in the end of month and
year to date budget numbers. This
reflects your commitment to the parish and I am happy to report that by your
generosity we have the needed funding to replace the pressure reduction valve
in the school. As we continue to move
forward I would ask you to reach out to your family and friends and welcome them
back to Saint Casimir’s Parish.
In God’s time, Fr.
Andrew
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April
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Budget
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Difference
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Income
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35,255.65
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23,090.00
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12,165.65
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Expense
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27,335.36
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34,447.14
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-7,111.78
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Net Income
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7,920.29
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-11,357.14
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19,277.43
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Year to date
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Budget
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Difference
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Income
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375,331.83
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258,214.11
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117,117.72
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Expense
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275,970.60
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350,886.35
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-74,915.75
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Net Income
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99,361.23
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-92,672.24
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192,033.47
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PLEASE PRAY
We ask you to remember in your prayers
the soul of Mary Ann Pecek who has died. May she live forever in the
blessedness of heaven.
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
This Sunday is
Mother’s Day, the day we honor our mothers. On this day we remember the prayer
of blessing given to new mothers on the day their child is baptized:” God the
Father, through his Son, the Virgin Mary’s child, has brought joy to all
Christian mothers, as they see the hope of eternal light shine on their
children. May he bless (our mothers), they now thank God for the gift of their
children. May they be one with their children in thanking God for ever in
heaven, in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
SPEND TIME WITH THE LORD
All are invited to spend time with the Lord in quiet prayer on Tuesday,
April 14, from 5-6pm in the church.
Spend a few minutes or the whole hour. Spending time in prayer is a
great way to grow in your relationship with Christ. Eucharistic adoration is
the highest form of worship, outside of the Mass.
SUPPORT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
This
weekend we are accepting donations for the Office of Catechetical
Services. This office focuses on
supporting and enhancing the catechetical initiative (PSR programs) throughout
the Diocese and supports faith formation for all including adult faith
formation, catechetical leader training and catechist formation for teachers of
religion, media literacy, and the Newman Campus Ministry program. Please use
the envelope provided for this collection, donations can also be turned in next
week.
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CAPITOL CAMPAIGN
Back in November 2023, Fr Joe announced
that we had received a “Challenge Grant” going forward with new gifts. For every new dollar given, it will be matched
dollar for dollar up to $25,000 the first year, and the following two years the
number will be increased to $50,000 per year, for a total of $125,000. The first year of the Challenge Grant was for
2026, and we achieved our goal and the grant matched our $25,000. This year and next year our goal is $50,000.
per year. If you have met your pledge
or have not pledged, please consider helping us meet our goal. In your church envelopes there is an envelope
marked Capitol Campaign, please use this or simply put in an envelope and mark
it Capitol Campaign. So far, a little over $22,000 has been donated toward this
challenge grant. If we as a parish fulfill this and receive the entire grant,
we will be able to pay for this project by 2028.
HOLY NAME SOCIETY
May is the time of year
that our Holy Name Society recruits new members and collects their annual
dues. Meetings take place on the
Saturday before the second Sunday each month at 3:00 pm in Hope House. The Holy Name Society meets for prayer and
plans activities to promote our parish and promote the love and respect for the
Holy Name of Jesus. These activities
include the Summer Picnic, Monthly Eucharistic Adoration, Christmas Giving
Tree, and Monthly Split Raffle. Consider
using the May Holy Name Society offering envelope to become an active or
supporting member. Dues are only $5 for
the year.
CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS
With Memorial Day
approaching, it is time for our Catholic War Veterans Post 613 to have their
annual Poppy Distribution. This activity enables the Post to continue their
welfare programs for our veterans and their families. They will be distributing poppies and accepting donations after all the Masses the weekend of May
23-24. Please be generous in supporting
their work. Monday, May 25TH
is Memorial Day, the Veterans Post
invites everyone in the parish to participate in their Annual
Commemoration. It begins at 8:30 am in
the Neff Road parking lot, followed by Mass in Church. Immediately after Mass, all attendees are
invited to the Gintaras Dining Room at the Lithuanian Club for breakfast.
PLANT SALE
Plant Sale orders will be ready
for pick up this Saturday, May 9th from 2-6pm and Sunday May 10th
from 8:30am -12:30pm. Please park in Neff Rd. lot and enter through side door
of gym. Didn’t order? Or need more?
There will be a limited number of plants for sale. Thanks to all who purchased
plants this year, as you made this a very successful sale!
OFFETORY TABLE
You may have noticed the
last couple of weeks we have moved where the gifts for Offertory were
placed. From now on they will be about
halfway up the middle aisle at the edge of the pew on a table. If you would like to bring the gifts up,
please let the ushers or Jackie know when you arrive for church. If offertory comes and no one moves to bring
up the gifts, we would ask those sitting near the table to help us out.
OFFETORY ENVELOPE
We are most grateful to
all who are supporting the parish. Thank
you so much for not taping your envelopes shut and for writing the amount of
your contribution on it. This has sped
up the counting process! Also, if at any
time you do not receive your envelopes in the mail, call Jackie Taylor at the
rectory, there are extra sets in the office.
COFFEE SOCIAL
This Sunday, May 10th, we will have coffee after the Sunday
Masses in the School (Lower Hall). You are invited to stop in after Mass for
refreshments with fellow parishioners.
There is no charge for this, but donations are gladly accepted. The May
Kavutė is being hosted by Lithuanian Pensioners after 11am Mass. Coffee after
the 8:30am Mass is being hosted by members of Parish Council.
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Lietuvi
