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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

The Epistle July 2019

Love God. Love others. Help others love God.

We welcome you to join us on our journey as we strive to share the love of Jesus through worship, Christian education, fellowship and service to each other and the community

beyond our walls.

From Your Rector

On behalf of the Vestry, I would like to express our gratitude to all those who participated in our recent pre-campaign feasibility study to determine the potential to conduct a campaign to raise funds for various projects around the parish. 79 families participated in an interview, focus group, in-pew survey or an on-line survey. THANK YOU. We are pleased that so many of you voiced your comments and concerns. The study was conducted through March and April and a detailed report was presented to the vestry on May 20, 2019. A Town Hall meeting was held on June 3rd to inform the parish of the results. In an effort to be as transparent as possible, and keep every parishioner well-informed, an Executive Summary of the report will be included in this edition of the Epistle. If you have any questions about the contents of the Executive Summary, please feel free to contact Fr. John, Jennifer Westermann, Richard Schwab or any member of the vestry. Regarding next steps, the Vestry voted at its June 11th meeting to proceed with a capital campaign to raise between $460,000 - $560,000, which includes a 40% match from the Gould Fund. The final amount will be set in the coming weeks. This decision was based on the positive feedback we received during the study process as well as the town hall meeting. Once again, thank you for your participation. The Wardens and I, working with Steve and Tom from Ruotolo, will begin the planning stages of the campaign. We will begin immediately with the selection of the campaign chair and cabinet volunteers from the list acquired during the study. The campaign will begin in August and conclude prior to Christmas or thereabouts. Communication with you is extremely important to us and we want to ensure that all of you are well-informed and confident in what we are doing. May the God who has begun this good work in us bring it to completion and fulfillment for the honor and glory of His Kingdom.

Father John+

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Thank you to Louisa Ivan and Sindy Garey for coordinating this year’s Church Picnic at Glendale Park. Thank you also to Jack Westermann, Dick Schwab, Steve Koerts, and Mike Gagrgiadis for manning the grills. A fun time was had by all on this beautiful day!

Thank you to David Krzyzewski, Cliff VanDervort, Sindy Garey, Tammie Mangano and Trenton for keeping our lawn mowed during the month of June. Thank you to Lynn and Bill Freeman, Casey Korchynsky and Stephanie Alexander for providing and setting up the Movin’ On Lunch in June.

They won’t fall anymore! Thanks to Bill Freeman our hand sanitizer bottles have a permanent home at the end of the pew. Thanks Bill for making the holders for us!

Thank you to Dick Schwab for cleaning out the gutters so that all the rain has a place to go. Thanks to Linda Littell for holding the ladder

A tastefull dinner was held for our Bishop on the night of the Confirmation Service. Thanks for our cooks, Sandy Schwab and Jennifer Westermann and to Ruthie Koerts, Linda Littell and Jack Westermann for helping to serve and clean-up. Thanks to Sandy for coordinating the reception and Dottie Bachman for calling the bakers who provided cookies for the reception.

Our gratitude to Paula and members of the Choir and the St. Paul’s Ringers for being part of the Confirmation Service. Music is an important part of our worship experience and we am glad to have them participate and lift our spirits.

Thank you to Steve and Ruthie Koerts for donating a handtruck for CHOW use. It’ll come in “handy!”

A Stewardship Thought

When the collection plate is taken on Sunday morning, we place the collection plates on the altar. We sing the Doxology and say thank you for all of God’s blessings upon us. We also offer up items for our CHOW and CHAP programs. We bless the offerings and pray that our Vestry will use the funds rightly and wisely for the building up of God’s kingdom and caring for those suffering from poverty, famine and disaster. I give thanks for your trust in this church that we will use the funds you give to continue God’s work.

Fr. John+

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SUMMER FUN AND FELLOWSHIP

Sounds of laughter and delight carried through Glendale Park June 9th as St. Paul’s held its Annual Summer Picnic under bright blue skies with lots of sunshine! The weather could not have been better. Following an al fresco service by Father John, we enjoyed the harmonious sounds of “In One Accord” a VLQ (very large quartet) consisting of 7 members of the SouthernTiersman Barbershop Chorus who specialize in singing gospel

music. “In One Accord” also treated us to a few upbeat songs from yesteryear’s “hit parade”. In addition to the usual hamburgers, hot dogs, and vegetarian fair, we were treated to sweet/hot sausages served with peppers and onions. Thank you Steve and Ruthie Koerts! Blessed with some truly wonderful cooks and chefs, our picnic tables were filled with delicious things to eat. Thank you everyone for bringing the delectable “dishes to pass”. A HUGE thank you goes out to Louisa Ivan (our picnic coordinator co-chair) and all of our volunteers, Eileen Slofkosky, Judy Shannon, Sue Mahon, Sandy & Dick Schwab, Jennifer and Jack Westermann, Steve and Ruthie Koerts, Linda Littell, Mary Gilfoyle, Patti Gilfoyle, Fran Chrestufos, Mike Gagrgiadis and their son Paul who helped set up, manned the grills, and/or tear down and pack up after the picnic. We could not do this without you! Hope to see you all next year!

Sindy L. Garey – Picnic Co-Chair

Summer Epistles

We will be publishing the Epistle in August this summer to keep you up on the latest happenings at St. Paul’s.

Prayers for Our Ministries

Each week a different ministry area of St. Paul’s is featured in the bulletin to highlight, encourage involvement and give thanks for the people who make it happen. During the month of July we pray for the following ministries:

July

7/7 Alanon (which uses our building) 7/21 Endicott Fire Department 7/14 Broome County Council of Churches 7/28 Endicott Police Department

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I would like to inform you that the Bishop has asked me to mentor a Transitional Deacon who is on her way to being ordained a Priest. Her name is Pat Kinney and she is from St. Matthew’s in Moravia. Pat will be with us for 6 months. I am honored that the Bishop has asked me to do this important work. We should also be honored that St. Paul’s is the place that this can be accomplished. I think this is an excellent opportunity for St. Paul’s to be involved in the formation of a future priest. I think we have a lot to offer Pat on her journey. Pat’s bio is below. Pat’s first day with us will be Tuesday, July 9th and her first Sunday will be July 14th. She will be here on Sundays and one day during the week. I ask for your prayers for Pat and myself and all entrusted with Pat’s formation that the Holy Spirit will guide us and give us the gifts needed to support and equip those whom God calls.

Welcome Deacon Pat Kinney….. Deacon Pat Kinney lives in Moravia, NY with her husband, Grant and her Dad, Dave. She was ordained as a Transitional Deacon in December, 2018 and has served two internships, one at Grace & Holy Spirit, Cortland and one at St John’s, Ithaca. Pat’s sending (sponsoring) church is St Matthews Episcopal Church, Moravia. She retired from teaching 10 years ago. Pat is serving on the diocesan Coordinating team for Learning Communities Initiative and has coached two LCI guiding teams. Pat is chairperson for the diocesan Global Missions committee which gives matching grants to parishes engaged indeveloping world ministries. She also serves on the diocesan Stewardship team, currently developing online and in-person diocesan support for various parish stewardship initiatives. For two years, Pat has accompanied the Mission of Miracles, our diocesan medical mission to El Salvador, as the Spiritual Care provider. In Moravia, Pat helped establish the Moravia Hope Food Pantry and the Moravia Backpack program and assists with these as time allows. She leads a prison ministry team, which meets with inmates at the Cayuga Correctional Facility in Moravia. Pat loves reading, gardening and traveling. She and Grant have two children, Laura and John and four grandchildren. They have a dog, Riley, and are caring for Laura’s dog while Laura lives in Okinawa, Japan with her Marine husband Steve and their daughters. John is a foreman for B&R Glass company, Syracuse. Fr. John+

All Things Spiritual! We gather for prayer and discussion about a chapter in the book each meeting. The session lasts 60 minutes. We will be discussing Chapters 4 and 5. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 3rd, at 10:15 AM.

Fr. John+

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Our study of the Bible will continue with the Book of Proverbs and rotate between the Old and New Testaments. This is different from the Thursday morning Bible Study which uses the Sunday readings as its basis. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, July 10th, at 10:15 AM. We will be discussing Chapters 17, 18, and 19. Come join us and see what it’s all about!

Fr. John+

All Things Theological! We gather for prayer and discussion about a chapter in the book each meeting. The session lasts 90 minutes. We will be discussing Chapters 6, 7, and 8. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 17th, at 10:15 AM.

Fr. John+

Bible Study Thursdays, 9:00 A.M.

Bible Study and discussion continues on Thursday mornings. This is an informal way of studying the Scripture readings for each upcoming Sunday. Please come to the Conference Room, enjoy a cup of coffee and lend your thoughts as to what you feel God is saying to us.

Ruthie Koerts

Flower Memorials

Flowers are available on July 7, 14, 21, and 28.

Sanctuary Candle Memorials

7/7 The Sanctuary Candle burns this week in loving memory of Lloyd A. Fulk from his daughter, Sylvia Fulk. The Sanctuary Candle also burns this week in loving memory of Bill Krska from his daughter, Diana Krska. 7/14 available

7/21 available 7/28 available

Note: Please call the office (748-8118) any time during the month if you would like to designate the altar flowers or candles in memory of a loved one, to recognize a special event or simply in thanksgiving for God’s many blessings. Forms are in the back of the church. Dates may be shared.

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JULY

7/1 Mary Gilfoyle 7/19 Jim Garceau 7/2 Christine Keesler 7/20 Ray Spaccaforno 7/2 Katie Besemer 7/22 Sarah Evans 7/4 Rosalie Sommers 7/22 Susan June 7/5 Jennifer Westermann 7/23 Tegan Cavanugh 7/6 Zach Manchester 7/24 Barbara Martinichio 7/7 Sue Hankey 7/25 Annette Bakalar 7/7 Antonette VanOrder 7/25 Cassie Manchester 7/7 Logan Cavanugh 7/25 Jack Wolf 7/9 Robert Maxim 7/26 Bette Knight 7/15 Sandra Saccoccio 7/28 Jackson Petras 7/19 Carolyn Doolittle 7/29 Diana Krska

JULY 7/4 Charles and Patricia Collison 7/20 Brandon and Michelle Cardone 7/11 Thomas and Juanita Evanek 7/20 Michael and Lauren Saleeby 7/12 Scott and Janet Manchester 7/21 Mark and Kelly Browning 7/13 Richard and Sandra Williams 7/26 John Swavola and Nancy Ng 7/14 Ray and Anneliese Besemer 7/28 Ryan and Brittany Dougherty

Are you a July birthday or anniversary but don’t see your name here? Please let the office know so we can update our records! We don’t want to miss anyone!

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at St. Paul’s

One of the concerns expressed at the Cottage Meetings held prior to Father John’s sabbatical was that we don’t always know other members of the parish. To help with this, we will be featuring a person each month, along with their picture, to help you put a face to the name, and give you some details of their involvement with St. Paul’s, the Diocese and even the community.

This month we are recognizing Ruthie Koerts who joined us at St. Paul’s in 2015. Born and raised in Greene, Ruthie is active in the Village of Greene Community and its Renewal Committee and is a member of the Friday Night Dinner Club. A retired Social Worker, she keeps active with Zumba or Pound. At St. Paul’s, Ruthie serves on our Vestry, is a Lay Assistant, a Chalice Bearer, a Eucharistic Minister and Home Visitor, Director of our Acolyte Program, Chair of the Social and Stewardship

Committees, a member of our Learning Communities Team, and leads our Thursday morning Bible Studies. Ruthie is also active at the Diocesan level and serves as a Learning Communities Coach, a Safe Church Trainer, a member of the Standing Committee, the Commission on Ministry, the Episcopal Fund for Human Need and co-chair of Convention’s Exhibit Hall. Ruthie is also a member of the first Local Formation Program, Lay Pastoral Leader, Cursillo and member of Secretariat (governing board).

All Saints’ Soup & Sandwich Saturdays All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Johnson City offers a community Soup and Sandwich lunch every Saturday. During the college school year many Binghamton University students help with this ministry but, of course, they are not around during the summer, creating a shortage of people to help with

this ministry. All Saints’ has requested our help on the second Saturdays of the summer. The dates remaining are July 13 and August 10. If you are able to help with this, (and enjoy lunch as well!), please sign up on the form in the back of the church.

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Summer Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour will continue throughout the summer downstairs in the undercroft (Fellowship Hall). Please feel free to bring a snack to share! Try a new recipe! We’d love to taste it! There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the back of church!

Usher Needed An usher is needed for Sundays at 10AM and for special services. If you are interested, please contact Ken Kidder at 754-1912 or email him at kkidder778@aol.com. This would require ushering about three Sundays a quarter.

It’s Merry Mowing Time!

The sun is shining (sometimes) and the rain is raining (often!) resulting in the grass growing! Mowers are needed to keep the grounds neat and tidy. A self-propelled mower is in the shed; a calendar sign-up sheet is on the table in the back of the church. If it is convenient for your schedule, the ideal mowing days are Thursday through Saturday so the lawn looks nice for Sunday.

Movin’ On Luncheon Monday, July 8th, Noon The Movin’ On Lunch will be held on Monday, July 8th. All widows and widowers are invited to share in this time of food and fellowship at noon in Fellowship Hall.

CHOW delivery is Thursday, July 11th and July 25th at 10:00 a.m. Mary Cermak, Chairperson

Sleeping Bag Workshop Thursday, July 11th at 1 PM

Our sleeping bag workshops are held at 1:00 pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the undercroft. This month we will have it on July 11th. Please feel free to join us. Sewing skills are not necessary. Deb Wirag, Chairperson

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LCI News

As an extension of our “lawn sitting,” please consider volunteering to sit (in pairs) in our courtyard on Tuesdays and Thursdays as our CHOW clients assemble from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. It is another worthwhile way to cultivate relationships with our neighborhood residents. A sign-up sheet is at the back of the church. LCI Team

Women of the Church News Sandy Schwab, Chairperson

WoC Picnic in July Wednesday, July 17th

The Women of the Church will hold a picnic at the home of Sandy and Dick Schwab on July 17th. Please feel free to arrive anytime from 4:00 p.m. on for relaxation and socializing. Dinner will be at 6:00 so that those who work will have time to join us. Please bring a dish to pass and a lawn chair. We do have some extra chairs for those who can’t bring one. There will be shade from the sun, and if the weather decides not to cooperate and rain on our parade, we will have options. Directions are at the back of the church with the sign-up sheet. If you need a ride or can give a ride, please indicate

such on the sign-up sheet. Please feel free to bring a guest.

Fabric Needed for Reusable Shopping Totes Fabric donations are needed for the creation of reusable shopping bags for our CHOW clients and neighbors. If you have any fabric to donate to this project, please place it on the shelves in what used to be the rummage overflow room on the lower level of the Christian Ed building. Fabric should be washable (or at least wipeable with a damp cloth) and reasonably durable. Denim, canvas, heavy cottons, broadcloth, upholstery fabrics are examples of good fabrics. Your donations would be greatly appreciated. We will commence making bags over the summer. Please watch the bulletin and Epistle for the start of workshops to make these bags. Helping hands will be needed whether you know how to sew or not…there will be plenty of work and good conversation for everyone.

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Canteen Cookbook We are currently in the process of putting together a cookbook of recipes that have been used when we serve at Trinity Canteen. Once completed the cookbook will be kept in the kitchen for all to use. With recipes readily available to cook for 100 people, people taking on this task for the first time will have a resource that enables them to easily pick a menu and prepare a meal with the assurance it has

been successfully tested at the Canteen. It will also give new ideas to those who have cooked for Trinity Canteen in the past and are looking for something different to prepare. Please forward your recipes to Sandy Schwab at sanjrussel@twc.com or give her a printed copy. Sandy Schwab

Hot Dog Roast Wednesday, July 24th, 6:00 p.m.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 24th, for a Hot Dog Roast sponsored by the LCI Team. This event is free and everyone is invited, so bring an appetite and a friend with an appetite! Sides and desserts will accompany the dogs. Look for a sign-up sheet in the coming weeks.

Eunice Barton Memorial Ice Cream Social Wednesday, August 14th, 6 to 8 PM

Ice Cream Social Raffle Baskets The gift basket raffle at the Ice Cream Social is always a big hit. Donations of raffle baskets are always welcome. Baskets can be any theme and can be for adults or children. They need not be expensive. Dollar Tree is a good source of economical empty baskets and the clear gift bags for wrapping your basket. Please give your basket a title that corresponds with the basket theme. A list of the basket contents should be clearly displayed inside or taped to the outside of the basket. You may bring your baskets to the church at any time, but no later than the Sunday before the ice cream social which will be held on August 14th. Baskets will be locked up in the former rummage room until the event. If you have any questions, please see Sue Pettit. It would also be helpful to Sue if you let her know if you plan on doing a basket so she has an approximate idea of how many she will have donated and can plan accordingly.

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Episcopal Night at the Rumble Ponies Friday, August 16th Jennifer Westermann is coordinating/chairing Episcopal Night at the Rumble Ponies on Friday, August 16th, at NYSEG Stadium. Start time is 7:05 p.m. The Rumble Ponies will be playing the Hartford Yard Goats. Come enjoy a night out and see the fireworks afterwards! Tickets are $6 each. If you are interested, please see Jennifer.

Concerts in the Park

Tuesdays, 7:00 P.M. at Highland Park in Endwell Once again, the Endwell League of Community Action is sponsoring a slate of free concerts at Highland Park beginning at 7:00 P.M. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy these summer offerings!

July 2 Loose Change July 9 Nino & Mark July 16 Rick Pedro and Jeff Lake July 23 Rich Wilson July 30 Southerntiersmen Chorus August 6 Unison-Freddy & Alex Mendoza August 13 Ralph Muro August 20 Maine Community Band

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July Liturgical Ministers Schedule

July 7 8:00 AM 10:00 AM

Lay Assistant Mary Cermak Meghan Walton

1st Reading Barb Dailey

2nd Reading Jackie Reece Zach Manchester

Chalice Debbie Dieffenbacher Sue Pettit

Readings 2 Kings 5:1-14 Galatians 6:1-16

July 14 8:00 AM 10:00 AM

Lay Assistant Debbie Dieffenbacher Georgia Wilber

1st Reading Bob Pettit

2nd Reading Bill Dieffenbacher Aiden Browning

Chalice Sue Mahon Barb Dailey

Readings Amos 7:7-17 Colossians 1:1-14

July 21 8:00 AM 10:00 AM

Lay Assistant Jennifer Westermann Jim Buffum

1st Reading Sanders Browning

2nd Reading Sue Mahon Carl Kinne

Chalice Chip Kinne Sandy Schwab

Readings Amos 8:1-12 Colossians 1:15-28

July 28 8:00 AM 10:00 AM

Lay Assistant Jack Westermann Steve Koerts

1st Reading Sue Pettit

2nd Reading Garvin Alexander Judy Shannon

Chalice Richard Parker Sue Jones

Readings Hosea 1:2-10 Colossians 2:6-19

Please be sure to find a substitute if you are unable to keep the time to which you are assigned to serve. If

you cannot find anyone, please be sure to let the office know. We appreciate your help.

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St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Vestry Minutes – May 20, 2019

To love God, Love others, Help others love God.

Rector: Fr. John Martinichio

Wardens: Dick Schwab, Jennifer S. Westermann

Treasurer: Jack Westermann

Vestry:

Jim Garceau Chip Kinne Sue Mahon

Sindy Garey Ruthie Koerts Cassie Manchester

Marge Johns Linda Littell Deborah Wirag

Guests: Ted Wolf; Steve Michalek and Tom Pagano from Ruotolo Associates.

Fr. John opened the meeting at 5:30 p.m. with prayer for the meeting and the food we enjoyed as

it was a dinner meeting.

Ruotolo Presentation: Tom Pagano began a slide presentation on the results of the Pre-

Campaign Study. Complete report attached.

April Minutes: Motion made by Ruthie Koerts with second from Chip Kinne to accept the

April minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Reports:

Gould fund balance at end of March was $4,714,076.

Income/Expenses: Pledge contributions were $6,430.00 over budget but may be catch-up

pledges.

Treasurer’s Report: Jack reported no unusual activity; said we are in pretty good shape overall.

No money spent for CHOW in April, but CHOW recently suspended the buying program. Fund

reports for CHAP, CHOW and Flower and Candle Memorials are attached.

Motion made by Ruthie Koerts with second from Jim Garceau to accept the financial reports as

presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Consent Agenda:

• Gould Investment Committee - Tony Ferrand recommended that Jim Garceau be

invited to join the Gould Investment Committee to replace Lew Jones who recently

passed away. Motion made by Ruthie Koerts with a second from Marge Johns to add

Jim Garceau to the Gould Investment Committee. Motion carried unanimously with Jim

Garceau abstaining. Committee member now consist of: Tony Ferrand, Bruce Dailey,

Jack Westermann, Jim Garceau and Charlie Collison.

• Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows Scholarship Fund – Motion made by Ruthie

Koerts with a second from Sue Mahon to send the 2019 theological grant money,

$3,322.00, to the Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows Scholarship fund. Motion carried

unanimously.

• Gould Grants – Motion made by Ruthie Koerts with second from Chip Kinne to accept

the recommendation of the grant committee to fund requests from the Jewish Federation

of Broome County for $1,200.00 and the Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference

for$1,500.00. Motion carried unanimously.

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• Building Security – Fr. John presented the idea of locking the front doors of the church

on Sunday mornings after each service begins in order to add a layer of security.

• Convention – Delegates for Convention will be Sandy Schwab, Sue Mahon and Jennifer

S. Westermann. Alternates will be Linda Helmer, Ruthie Koerts and Deb Wirag. Note:

Deb agreed to be the third alternate after the official adjournment of the meeting but

while we were still in the building.

• Wardens’ Report: Dick Schwab shared thank you notes from the Sarah Jane Johnson

United Methodist Church and the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Tioga County for Gould

Grants, from Ruth McNamara’s family for the support received during Ruth’s illness and

passing, from Dan and Bette Knight for continued pastoral support from parish and from

Diane Sica for the gift recognizing Administrative Assistant’s Day.

Committee Reports:

Christian Education – The “Stop the Game Truck” spent two hours after the 10:00 service on

May 19 entertaining the youth with video games. It was a hit. Christian Education Chair

Jennifer Westermann is working on securing teaching staff for the fall.

Women of the Church – The May meeting will be on Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00 and will

feature two guests who will speak on mental health issues.

Property Committee – needs to schedule a meeting; Fr. John noticed that the church roof leaked

during a recent Sunday service while it was raining.

Social Committee – The luau was lightly attended but those who attended had a great time.

Sindy Garey and Louisa Ivan will chair the annual picnic which will be Sunday, June 9 at

Glendale Park with worship at 11:00 and picnic afterwards. Ruthie and Steve Koerts will

provide sausages, peppers and onions.

Learning Communities Initiative – Team members are continuing to conduct spirituality/faith

interviews among parishioners. The group will also try to address the issue of effectively

communicating to the parish events offered by the church.

Next Meeting: June 11, 2019, 6:30 p.m.

Fr. John adjourned meeting at 7:35 p.m. with the praying of the Lord’s Prayer.

Minutes submitted by Jennifer Westermann, Vestry Clerk

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40 YEARS OF PHILANTHROPIC COUNSEL

Pre-Campaign Study Report

Executive Summary

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Endicott, NY

Presented by: Steve Michalek, Vice President & Director of Church Division

Tom Pagano, Senior Associate

June 2019

Purpose of Pre-Campaign Study ◼To determine strengths, weaknesses and overall image of St. Paul's Parish.

◼To gauge receptivity to the Statement of Need.

◼To determine philanthropic potential from St. Paul's Parish.

◼To define an approach for fundraising.

◼To determine likely strategic issues that may impact the implementation of a capital

campaign.

◼To identify prospective volunteer leadership.

Methodology ◼RA was retained by St. Paul's Parish in February 2019 to conduct a Pre-Campaign Study

in Spring 2019.

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◼In total, 79 families participated in the Pre-Campaign Study. This represents a 75%

participation rate out of 105 “active” families.

◼41 personal interviews were conducted which included a total of 55 individuals (14

couples).

◼Two focus groups were held―23 families participated, 17 submitted surveys.

◼All parish families were invited to participate in an in-pew survey/e-survey. There were 21

responses.

◼Tom Pagano, Senior Associate, conducted the personal interviews and facilitated the focus

groups.

Executive Summary ◼99% of all parishioners that participated in the pre-campaign study indicated that St.

Paul’s Parish communicates well with them.

◼78% of parishioners interviewed, 59% of focus group participants and 71% of those that

completed the in-pew/electronic survey indicated that they would financially support a

capital campaign as it was presented to them in the Statement of Need.

◼78% of parishioners interviewed, 62% of those that completed an in-pew/electronic

survey and 82% of focus group participants responded “Yes” when asked if the Statement of

Need reflected the needs of St. Paul's Parish.

◼91% of parishioners interviewed, 53% of focus group participants, and 72% or those that

completed the in-pew/electronic survey would consider St. Paul’s parish as their “highest”

or “high” philanthropic priority.

◼32 families indicated that they would be willing to volunteer their time for the campaign;

4parishioners indicated an interest in chairing the campaign.

◼Indications of support from interviews, focus groups and the in-pew/electronic survey

totaled $155,100‒$196,093 (40 total respondents). The largest gift indication was $25,000.

◼Ruotolo Associates recommends a 40% match from the Gould Fund toward all money

raised for the Capital Campaign.

◼With a careful process of identification and cultivation of major gift prospects, Ruotolo Associates believes that St. Paul’s Parish should raise $330,000 -$400,000 in a Capital

Campaign, with an additional $132,000 -$160,000fromthe 40% match from the Gould

Fund.