Annual Representation Letter (APR)
A few days ago, I submitted our F24 (Fiscal Year 2024) APR to our Archdiocesan Chief Financial Officer, Tom Mertens. The APR affirms that we do indeed have a parish Finance Council; that the Council meets and discusses our finances at least quarterly; and that we report our finances to the parish. Recall that we mailed out a parish financial report a few weeks ago. More recently, we posted our FY25 budget on our website. Hard copies are available by request of the office.
Parish financial matters are often invisible to the wider world, but they’re essential to the smooth operations of any parish. I’m grateful to the members of our St. Matt’s Finance Council, as their wisdom helps steward our financial resources. We have an opening on the Council; would you consider serving for a year or two?
Let me know if you have any questions about our finances, or talk to any member of the Finance Council: Becky Montgomery, Richard Dunn, Tony Postiglione, Jackie Lackner, and trustees Karen Thompson and John Del Vecchio.
APP (Archdiocesan Parish Planning)
Every year or so, I have a long talk with one or two members of an Archdiocesan advisory group called the APP. This year, it was Phil Paquette, a long-time volunteer member of the APP.
The purpose of our talk each year is to provide general information about our parish:
• Are we paying our bills? Yes, we are.
• How are we serving our community? Through Mass and the sacraments, Faith Formation programs, Loaves & Fishes, Casa Guadalupana, St. Mary’s Health Clinic, Raíces Sagradas Community Mental Health, and more.
• Who’s our sacramental minister? Fr. Thomas Kommers
Phil will send his report to the full APP at the Archdiocesan Catholic Center (ACC). (I’ll see it before he submits it.) My impression again this year is that the folks at the ACC will be reassured that St. Matt’s is just fine. Archdiocesan leadership values us.
Have a great week!
Phil Grant, Administrator
Safe Environment Coordinator
651-224-9793
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