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ST. MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT 2018
Our mission is to be a caring, inclusive community, centered in the Eucharist and grounded in
the Gospel, so that we can reach out as Christ’s hands to the world.
S T. M A T T H E W ’ S E P I S C O P A L C H U R C H L O U I S V I L L E
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Louisville, KY 40207 502.895.3485 stmatthewsepiscopallouisville.org
Clergy & Staff The Rev. Kelly E. Kirby, Rector
The Rev. Benjamin Hart, Director of Congregational Life
The Rev. Harvey Roberts, Deacon
Callie Hausman, Director of Ministry
Charles Frank, Director of Communications
Joanne Coleman, Parish Accountant
Betsy Coomes, Parish Secretary
Derrick Grant, Director of Music
Mike Owens, Music Assistant
Daniel Horton, Weekday Maintenance Technician
Alya Al Hayani, Weekend Maintenance Technician
Tashia Gonzalez, Shelby Foley, Coco Evans and Tori Simpson, Caregivers
Clergy Among Us The Rt. Rev. David Reed The Rev. John Allen
The Rev. Dr. Helen Jones The Rev. Canon Jason Lewis
The Rev. Don Brown
2018 Vestry & Officers
Sara Bailey, Senior Warden
Rick Lotz, Junior Warden
Elizabeth Walden, Secretary
Edie Nixon, Treasurer
Kate Ledvina, Youth Representative
2019 Sara Bailey
Brad Kimbrough
Greg Petrites
Marti Plager
Elizabeth Walden
2020 Becky Donovan
Judy Fischer
Justin Klassen
Rick Lotz
Vacant
2021 Kevin Wardell
George Wheeler
Susanne Cramer
Matrid Ndife
Amanda Harrity
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Reports for the Year 2018
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Mission Statement and Affirming Principles ............................................................ 4
Unsung Heroes .............................................................................................................. 8
Ministries of St. Matthew’s .......................................................................................... 9
Financial Reports
Income and Expense Sheets ............................................................................... 13
2017 Balance Sheet .............................................................................................. 15
Outreach Disbursements ..................................................................................... 16
Clergy Discretionary Funds .................................................................................. 16
Endowment Fund ......................................................................................................... 17
Narrative Budget ........................................................................................................... 18
2019 Budget ............................................................................................................... 23
Stewards of St. Matthew’s ......................................................................................... 26
Ministry Reports ........................................................................................................... 28
Parish Statistics ............................................................................................................. 40
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Parish Mission Statement
Our mission is to be a caring, inclusive community, centered in the Eucharist and grounded in
the Gospel, so that we can reach out as Christ’s hands to the world.
Affirming Principles
WE ARE A CARING, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
St. Matthew was an outcast in his time. We honor St. Matthew by welcoming the outcasts of our
time.
We believe in the value of every person, regardless of physical, economic, or social condition, and
strive to be a community which serves the unique spiritual needs of all God’s children.
We respect and honor others who worship one God.
We acknowledge that God created all things and, as God’s stewards, we strive to care for all
creation.
CENTERED IN THE EUCHARIST
The Eucharist, at the very core of our community, reveals the truth that we are one in Christ, and
strengthens and renews us for service.
All persons are welcome to worship with us, to share the Eucharist at God’s table, and to assist our
efforts in the greater community to proclaim God’s word.
GROUNDED IN THE GOSPEL
Jesus preached a message of compassion, inclusion and love. So do we.
We are a community of compassion. Our bonds are based on God’s overwhelming love, rather
than narrow definitions of doctrine and behavior.
We accept people at all points in their spiritual journeys, and support each other as we question
and grow in faith.
SO THAT WE CAN REACH OUT AS CHRIST’S HANDS TO THE WORLD
We care about and care for each other, whoever that “other” person may be, both within and
beyond our community of faith.
We believe that there are unique needs of God’s people at every stage of their journeys, and we
seek to provide programs and support to serve spiritual needs throughout life.
We reach out to address the world’s physical and spiritual needs, rather than waiting for the world
to come to us.
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Parish Goals Developed by the Vestry in 2015
2015- 2020 Goals
Increase Congregational
Commitment
Focus and Strengthen Our
Outreach Ministry
Increase Membership by 15% by 2020
Increase congregational commitment.
Focus and strengthen our outreach ministry.
Increase membership by 15% by 2020.
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Active Members 728 656 672 571 573
Others-Active 58 141 98 229 237
Total 776 797 770 800 810 892 =Goal
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Message from the Vestry
Your Vestry has been hard at work this year. Our emphasis has been focused on the goal of increasing
congregational commitment.
Contact with Parishioners It’s important to the vestry that we connect with church members personally at other times during the year
besides the fall giving campaign. The Vestry established a formal way to reach out to our church members
twice a year. Each week a Vestry member is sent a list of church members to contact to see how they are
doing, if there’s anything we, as the Vestry, could be doing for them, and if they have any prayer needs. The
feedback received over the course of the year has been very positive and parishioners have appreciated
hearing from the Vestry.
Systems We began the term with a Vestry Retreat at the Episcopal Church Home. Canon Amy Coultas, from the
Diocesan Office, led the Vestry through a Mutual Ministry Review. This aided in guiding our work as a Vestry
for the year. We shored up some of our own operating systems such as the committee responsibilities of
Vestry members, the Nominating Committee process, and revised the church’s by-laws. We also approved a
Budget and Expenditure Approval Policy.
A Gifts and Talents Survey was conducted in the fall. Only 24 surveys were filled out but we received new
information that was helpful and entered into our Church 360 program. Finally, a new Music Committee was
created.
Preschool We finally closed out the books on the Weekday Preschool. With the remaining funds, we were able to make
generous donations to Kenya Kids at Rongo and St. George’s Scholar Institute.
Grounds We strive to maintain our grounds so that they are welcoming to all who come on our property. We are very
grateful for the parishioners who spend extra time in the Memorial Garden, the Community Garden, and
taking care of our church grounds.
The Vestry would like to thank Dottie Bardenwerper’s son, Bill Bardenwerper, and his associate John Talbot
for their assistance in obtaining a Conditional Use Permit for the Memorial Garden. This protects the
Memorial Garden so that it cannot be removed or changed in the future. An addition to the Memorial Garden
this year was a bench placed in honor of Mickey Peck.
The City of St. Matthew’s installed a new sidewalk along Massie Avenue this summer. We also repaved all
parking lots this summer which included creating a pass-through between the 2 upper lots between the
handicap accessible spots. New parking signs at the handicap accessible spaces were also installed. Finally,
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the church sign at the corner of Massie Avenue and Hubbard’s Lane was replaced after being knocked over
and damaged by an automobile.
Buildings There were some big expenses related to the church buildings this year. We replaced one of the HVAC units
and controls that feed the Sanctuary. It was 60 years old and on its last legs. We also repaired an HVAC unit in
Clingman Hall, replaced the roof on Clingman Hall, and replaced several restroom stall partitions.
Ministries There is so much to celebrate in the ministries of St. Matthew’s. Here are just a few:
Dimensions of Faith conducted two successful weekends in 2018.
The Toy Library, run by a group of children, opened this year.
The Tool Library also opened.
A Committee for Determining Affiliation was established.
The church was accepted into the Collegeville Communities of Call five-year program (only 14
churches were chosen from across the country and across denominations).
The church received a mission funding grant from the Diocese to explore Racial Reconciliation
trainings.
The youth went on their 1st mission trip in recent years to West Virginia.
St. Matthew’s sponsored a Discernment Intern as well as a church member in the discernment
process.
We helped build a Habitat House.
A Healing Eucharist, held on Wednesday mornings, was started and continued.
We hosted the Brennon Lecture Series with Bishop Andy Doyle.
We also hosted Fr. Greg Boyles.
Our Food Pantry served 735 individuals, just in December.
We purchased a Steinway piano for the Music Ministry.
We know that wonderful work is happening throughout St. Matthew’s and that this is not a comprehensive
list. We are so grateful for all of our members who are serving within our congregation, out in our local
community, and to the world. We are blessed at St. Matthew’s!
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Unsung Heroes
An Unsung Hereo is one who does great deeds but receives little or no recognition for them.
January 2018 Sarah and Dave Johansen
January 2017 Betty Triplett & Brian Good
January 2016 Greg Petrites & Sarah Clement
January 2015 Harry & Ann Tidwell
February 2014 Kathy Bowling & Don Kissling
January 2013 Sarah Weston
January 2012 Ellen Robertson & Mary Louise Gorman
January 2011 Lee & Jody Fletcher
January 2010 Linda Collins
January 2009 Dottie Rohrer
January 2008 Ed & Karen Hill
January 2007 Bill McKinney
January 2006 Richard Rodahaffer & John Thomas
January 2005 Aidan & Bobbie Stone
January 2004 Fred & Joan Siegfriedt
January 2003 Chuck & Joyce Barry
January 2002 Lillian Yeager
January 2001 Jonnie Hoge and Sharon Nesmith
January 2000 Jane O’Roark
January 1999 Maida Wood
January 1998 whole parish
January 1997 Joyce Aprile, Mack Matthews, Evelyn Carter, Betty Jobson
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Ministries of St. Matthew’s
January 2019 STAFF 895-3485
The Rev. Kelly Kirby [email protected] Rector
The Rev. Benjamin Hart [email protected] Director of Congregational Life
The Rev. Harvey Roberts [email protected] Deacon
Callie Hausman [email protected] Director of Ministry
Derrick Grant [email protected] Director of Music
Joanne Coleman [email protected] Parish Accountant
Daniel Horton Supervised by Betsy Coomes Weekday Maintenance (M-Th)
Alya Al Hayani Supervised by Callie Hausman Weekend Maintenance (Sat-Sun)
Betsy Coomes [email protected] Parish Secretary
Charles Frank [email protected] Director of Communications
LITURGY
Kelly Kirby Benjamin Hart
Acolytes Callie Hausman [email protected] 895-3485
Altar Guild Ann Hines [email protected] 894-0225
Lynn Reese [email protected] 228-0004
Chalice Bearers Betsy Coomes [email protected] 895-3485
Flower Guild Linda Collins [email protected] 893-5032
Lectors Benjamin Hart [email protected] 895-3485
Ushers Betsy Coomes [email protected] 895-3485
MUSIC
Derrick Grant [email protected]
895-3485
Adult Choir Derrick Grant [email protected] 895-3485
Adult Handbell Choir Derrick Grant [email protected] 895-3485
Music Committee Gaylee Gillim [email protected] 454-0131
ADMINISTRATION
Kelly Kirby [email protected]
895-3485
VESTRY
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Sara Bailey
Brad Kimbrough
Greg Petrites
Marti Plager
Elizabeth Walden
336-254-8269
550-7042
807-6522
640-8161
523-9915
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Becky Donovan
Judy Fischer
Justin Klassen
Rick Lotz
419-8529
228-3487
419-9893
724-5189
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To be elected at the Annual Meeting
FINANCE
Joanne Coleman [email protected]
895-3485
Accounting Volunteers Joanne Coleman [email protected] 895-3485
Endowment Edie Nixon [email protected] 893-1392
Finance Committee Edie Nixon [email protected] 893-1392
Membership Joanne Coleman [email protected] 895-3485
Memorial Gifts Joanne Coleman [email protected] 895-3485
Flower/Music Memorial Fund Barbara Uligian [email protected] 292-0604
Treasurer Edie Nixon [email protected] 893-1392
Stewardship Susanne Cramer [email protected] (402) 310-1096
Planned Giving George Wheeler [email protected] 290-1912
COMMUNICATIONS
Charles Frank [email protected]
895-3485
Bulletin/eSpirit Charles Frank [email protected] 895-3485
Digital Signage Greg Petrites [email protected] 807-6522
David Sparks [email protected] 243-2594
Media/Video Rhody Streeter [email protected] 724-3902
Website Charles Frank [email protected] 895-3485
Services/Sermon Audio Uploads Charles Frank [email protected] 895-3485
CHILDREN, YOUTH
& ADULT
MINISTRIES
Callie Hausman [email protected]
895-3485
Adult Education Callie Hausman [email protected] 895-3485
Youth Education Callie Hausman [email protected] 895-3485
Children’s Education Callie Hausman [email protected] 895-3485
Adult Confirmation Callie Hausman [email protected] 895-3485
Youth Confirmation Gaylee Gillam [email protected] 454-0131
Geoff Bailey [email protected] 336-254-8269
Dimensions of Faith Callie Hausman [email protected] 895-3485
Going Deeper Spiritually Denee Bannister [email protected] 425-4446
St. Matt’s Class Callie Hausman [email protected] 895-3485
Benjamin Hart [email protected] 895-3485
Monday Bible Study Kelly Kirby [email protected] 895-3485
Women in Conversation Lynn Miller [email protected] 895-3485
Early Bird Theologians Nan Lang [email protected] 420-1925
Jay Redman [email protected] 420-1925
Faith and Life Robin Garr [email protected] 345-7884
Toy Library Susan Judge [email protected] 235-5123
Clingman Forum Will Bogel [email protected] 500-4592
Children’s Committee Brad Kimbrough [email protected] 550-7042
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Walking in the Word Marie Griffin [email protected] 417-2741
Church School Administrator Laura Bomar [email protected] 298-9950
Family Foyers Amanda Harrity [email protected] 410-9224
Family Care Team Leader Rebecca Utley [email protected] 859-893-8090
Pancakes & Pajamas Josh Cramer [email protected] 310-1096
Daughters of the King Ann Hines [email protected] 439-9093
Foyers Denee Bannister [email protected] 425-4446
Peggy Enriquez [email protected] 894-9632
Susan Kimbrough [email protected] 618-1797
Ladies Lunch Bunch Betty Triplett 425-9733
Men’s Breakfast Group Joe Paul Pruett [email protected] 939-6185
Book Group Susan Kimbrough [email protected] 618-1797 Library
Library Lee Fletcher [email protected] 896-1224
Kathy Bowling [email protected] 897-5062
Archives Lee Fletcher [email protected] 896-1224
Oral History Project Lee Fletcher [email protected] 896-1224
PARISH LIFE
Rev. Benjamin Hart [email protected]
895-3485
Eucharistic Visitors Benjamin Hart [email protected] 895-3485
Intercessory Prayer List Benjamin Hart [email protected] 895.3485
Funeral Visitation Ministry Ann Hines [email protected] 894-0225
Lynn Reese [email protected] 228-0004
Care Teams Sarah Johansen [email protected] 499-0249
Vicki Zurlage [email protected] (859) 396-9146
Flower Delivery Benjamin Hart [email protected] 895-3485
Greeters/Welcome Desk Speed Stodghill [email protected] 893-7676
Nametags Betsy Coomes [email protected] 895-3485
Norton Hospital Volunteers Linda Wardell [email protected] 749-5351
OUTREACH/
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Harvey Roberts [email protected]
895-3485
Outreach Committee Harvey Roberts [email protected] 895-3485
Kenya Kids at Rongo Speed Stodghill [email protected] 893-7676
St. George’s Scholar Institute Tom Kolb [email protected] 451-6728
St. Matthews Area Ministries Harvey Roberts [email protected] 931-5298
Dare to Care Food Pantry Robin Garr [email protected] 345-7884
Lynn Miller [email protected] 931-5298
Habitat for Humanity Bob Clark [email protected] 245-5633
Sara Ceresa [email protected] 614-5200
Cornerstone Sharon Nesmith [email protected] 228-5918
Diane Clark [email protected] 245-5633
Wayside Christian Mission Sarah Weston [email protected] 426-6678
Food Collections for Don Kissling [email protected] 426-2361
Calvary & St. George Tom Kolb [email protected] 451-6728
Advent Tree Becky Donovan [email protected] 419-8529
Churchill Downs Meal Rosemary
Drybrough [email protected] 384-6682
Refugee Ministry Denee Bannister [email protected] 425-4446
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Emily Pruett [email protected] 939-6185
Seaman’s Ministry Sarah Weston [email protected] 426-6678
St George Christmas Boxes Lynn Miller [email protected] 931-5298
Equal Justice Matrid Ndife [email protected] 290-0667
Arms of Compassion Lynn Miller [email protected] 931-5298
SURJ Mary Johnson [email protected] 899-9261
Mom’s Demand Action Anne Shelby [email protected]
Kentucky Coalition to
Abolish the Death Penalty Josh Cramer [email protected] 402-310-1096
Women’s Prison Mark Ash [email protected] 484-343-3418
HOSPITALITY
Charles Frank [email protected]
895-3485
8a First Sunday Reception Nan Lang [email protected] 599-5330
5p First Sunday Reception Charles Frank [email protected] 895-3485
Kitchen Ministry Sharon Nesmith [email protected] 228-5918
Thanksgiving Dinner Carol Petrities [email protected] 345-3429
Volunteer Receptionists Betsy Coomes [email protected] 895-3485
Cooks & Bottlewashers Peggy Enriquez [email protected] 894-9632
BUILDING & GROUNDS
Main Building & Vicarage Rick Lotz [email protected] 724-5189
Grounds Rick Lotz [email protected] 724-5189
Community Garden Pieter Keyzer [email protected] 689-7272
Memorial Garden Sara Ceresa [email protected] 614-5200
COMMUNITY GROUPS AT
ST. MATTHEW’S
Betsy Coomes [email protected]
895-3485
Community Offices
#1 Tool Library Brian Ceresa (405) 317-4206
Will Bogel 500-4592
#2 WAGS Pet Therapy of Kentucky Dottie Chapman 895-0930
#3 Kentucky Habitat for Humanity Mary Shearer 608-7041
#4 Quadrant Photography/The Kentucky
Documentary Photographic Project
Bob Hower
Ted Wathen
AA, Newcomers & Al-Anon Beth Coleman
Survivors of Suicide Gage Donahue 759-7328
Girl Scout Daisy Troop #1264 Ali Ahern 767-6155
Yoga Margaret Bond 419-0540
Kathy Mae Support Group Meg Fuqua 228-5967
LXC Sports Ryan Cook 299-8841
408-0671
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2018
Annual % YTD To Prior Year PriorYear % YTD To
Actual Budget Difference Actual Budget Difference Budget Annual Month YTD Prior
INCOME
81,000 145,837 (64,837) 638,434 696,000 (57,566) 696,000 91.73% 124,573 636,166 100.36%
8,970 3,750 5,220 41,272 45,000 (3,728) 45,000 91.72% 3,784 67,468 61.17%
Bequest Income - - - 4,750 - 4,750 - #DIV/0! 98,472 165,196 2.88%
Rental & Misc Income 3,928 2,131 1,797 26,774 17,354 9,420 17,354 154.28% 2,696 21,094 126.93%
93,898 151,718 (57,820) 711,230 758,354 (47,124) 758,354 93.79% 229,525 889,924 79.92%
8,436 8,439 3 101,235 101,235 0 101,235 100.00% 8,239 98,862 102.40%
4,838 6,010 1,172 41,734 45,120 3,386 45,120 92.50% 5,352 43,626 95.66%
Total Work Outside the Parish 13,274 14,449 1,175 142,969 146,355 3,386 146,355 97.69% 13,590 142,488 100.34%
35,402 36,536 1,134 428,512 438,443 9,931 438,443 97.73% 35,507 414,899 103.28%
General Insurance 2,296 2,444 148 27,976 29,383 1,407 29,383 95.21% 5,092 29,512 94.80%
Utilities 5,721 5,200 (521) 64,001 58,100 (5,901) 58,100 110.16% 5,415 58,665 109.10%
Telephone/Internet 573 488 (85) 6,412 5,856 (556) 5,856 109.50% 551 5,640 113.69%
Building Maintenance 308 22,928 22,620 61,704 59,742 (1,962) 59,742 103.28% (1,104) 58,999 104.59%
Janitorial Supplies & Service 207 300 93 3,481 4,500 1,019 4,500 77.35% 199 4,576 76.07%
Grounds 365 2,636 2,271 12,105 14,550 2,445 14,550 83.20% 1,348 10,681 113.33%
Waste Removal 176 237 61 2,850 2,844 (6) 2,844 100.21% 242 2,859 99.66%
Building Usage Reimbursement - (12,600) 0.00%
Office Supplies 867 1,045 178 9,316 9,740 424 9,740 95.65% 1,471 11,232 82.95%
Postage - 205 205 2,125 4,104 1,979 4,104 51.79% 226 3,517 60.43%
Computer Service 250 149 (101) 1,732 2,700 968 2,700 64.16% - 1,368 126.60%
Communications & Advertising 2,110 721 (1,389) 6,947 9,292 2,345 9,292 74.76% 1,212 15,769 44.06%
555 431 (124) 3,889 3,162 (727) 3,162 122.98% 605 4,766 81.59%
13,428 36,784 23,356 202,539 203,973 1,434 203,973 99.30% 15,256 194,985 103.87%
988 1,020 32 4,350 4,860 510 4,860 89.51% 1,455 6,537 66.55%
3,433 2,345 (1,088) 13,117 13,425 308 13,425 97.71% 1,682 11,939 109.87%
395 163 (232) 3,045 3,620 575 3,620 84.13% 1,407 4,554 66.87%
1,279 - (1,279) 1,859 2,470 611 2,470 75.25% 1,120 2,122 87.59%
Church Education/Christian Formation
Churchwide Formation Events 344 65 (279) 2,410 2,400 (10) 2,400 100.42% 174 1,192 202.26%
Confirmation 230 - (230) 789 700 (89) 700 112.77% - 559 141.19%
Adult Education 902 - (902) 9,813 16,150 6,337 16,150 60.76% 512 17,200 57.05%
Children Education 698 205 (493) 3,984 4,075 91 4,075 97.78% 313 2,048 194.53%
Youth 205 125 (80) 6,373 10,000 3,627 10,000 63.73% 403 1,760 362.13%
2,379 395 (1,984) 23,370 33,325 9,955 33,325 70.13% 1,402 22,759 102.68%
441 210 (231) 1,751 2,300 549 2,300 76.11% - 1,947 89.91%
8,915 4,133 (4,782) 47,492 60,000 12,508 60,000 79.15% 7,066 49,858 95.25%
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71,019 91,902 20,883 821,512 848,771 27,259 848,771 96.79% 71,420 802,230 102.40%
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Expenses Released from Designated Funds #DIV/0!
Christmas & Easter Musicians (1,750) (2,000) (250) (3,525) (3,500) 25 (3,500) 100.71% (1,450) (3,100) 113.71%
Endowment - - - #DIV/0! - - #DIV/0!
Dimensions of Faith (810) (250) 560 (10,006) (15,500) (5,494) (15,500) 64.56% (512) (14,479) 69.11%
Major building repairs - (20,000) (20,000) (28,996) (30,000) (1,004) (30,000) 96.65% - (17,848) 162.46%
Outreach - (1,064) 1,064 #DIV/0! (20,000) (20,000) 5.32%
Parish Program - - - (150) - 150 - #DIV/0! - (8,000) 1.88%
Flowers-weekly (123) (130) (7) (1,930) (1,560) 370 (1,560) 123.71% (70) (1,924) 100.32%
Memorial Garden (485)
Outreach (4,586) (11,000) (6,415) (36,014) (34,000) 2,014 (34,000) 105.92% - 475 -7581.93%
Special Music Fund (20,000) - 20,000 (20,000) - 20,000 - #DIV/0! 14,750 (647) 3090.04%
Special Occasion Flowers (565) (900) (335) (1,062) (1,500) (438) (1,500) 70.82% (1,114) (3,060) 34.72%
Youth - - - (6,175) (8,000) (1,825) (8,000) 77.19% - (608) 1015.62%
(27,834) (34,280) (6,446) (109,408) (94,060) 15,348 (94,060) 116.32% (8,397) (69,190) 135.94%
50,713 94,096 (43,383) (873) 3,643 (4,516) 3,643 -23.98% 166,502 156,885 -0.56%
Pledges
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
2018 General Fund Budget Statement
Month Ending December 31, 2018
December YTD
Miscellaneous Expense
Loose Offerings
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENSE
Work Outside the Parish
Diocesan Pledge
Outreach
Salaries, Housing & Benefits
Operating Expenses
Building Expenses
Office Expenses
NET INCOME/(EXPENSE)
Total Operating Expenses
Program (Work Inside Parish) Expense
Worship
Music & Supplies
Hospitality & Receptions
Leadership
Total Education/Formation
Library
Total Program Expense
TOTAL EXPENSE
Total Expense Release from
Designated Funds
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St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
2018 Income Statement Budget vs. Actual
For fiscal year 2018, the budget was approved with a net income of $3,643. The actual was a net loss of
$873. The shortfall of pledges was partially offset by funds released from restricted funds such as the
Endowment, the Yeager Music fund, and the Youth fund.
Income
Pledges and Loose Offerings – Pledges were $57,566 below budget, and loose offerings were
$3,728 below budget, creating a shortfall of $61,294.
Bequest Income – Bequests of $4,750 were received in 2018. This was the remainder of a
bequest from Charles Hood.
Rental Income – Overall rentals have increased, with many outside groups using Saints Hall, the
fields, and various rooms throughout the building, resulting in $9,420 more than budget.
Expense
Expenses reflect all expenditures, including those spent out of restricted and endowed funds. Those
expenses are included in the departments that are affected, and then reimbursed through the line
“Expenses Released from Restricted Funds”.
Salaries and Benefits – Salaries were $2,000 below budget due to lower than anticipated sitter
expenses.
Operating Expenses
o Building Maintenance – The actual of $61,704 was $1,962 above budget, despite
budgeting $30,000 to be released from the Endowment fund to cover major building
expenses.
o Grounds – Expenses were $2,445 below budget due to timing of leaf collection. This
expense will be paid in 2019.
o Postage – Expenses were $1,979 lower than budget due to more correspondence
occurring electronically.
o Communications & Advertising – Expenses were $2,345 lower than budget, due mostly to
fewer needs for printed materials such as envelopes and stationary.
Work Inside the Parish
o Adult Education – Expenses were $6,337 lower than budget due to less than expected
expenses connected to Dimensions of Faith speakers.
o Youth – Youth expenses were $3,627 better than budget due to lower than anticipated
Mission Trip expenses.
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Balance
12/31/17
Change Jan-
Nov
Balance
11/30/18 Dec
Balance
12/31/18
ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS CASH Operating Money Market 152,135 (130,324) 21,811 72,334 94,144 USAA Cash Management 30 0 31 - 31 Capital Checking 3,948 3,025 6,972 (2,135) 4,837 Capital Money Market 391,312 (158,422) 232,890 21,511 254,401 Petty Cash Funds 175 - 175 - 175 Subtotal Cash 547,600 (285,722) 261,878 91,709 353,587 SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS Deposit in CDSYB-Yeager Fund 38,723 286 39,008 (39,008) - PREPAID EXPENSES Prepaid Insurance - 2,642 2,642 (2,200) 442 Prepaid Service Contracts 3,734 63 3,797 783 4,580 Prepaid Books 3 (3) - - - Subtotal Prepaid Expenses 3,737 2,702 6,439 (1,417) 5,022 RECEIVABLES Due from Endowment 1,456 9,777 11,234 (11,234) - Due from Operating Fund to Capital Fund - 25 25 (207) (182) Accounts Receivable 38 1,625 1,662 3,425 5,088 Subtotal Receivables 1,494 11,427 12,921 (8,015) 4,906 Subtotal Current Assets 591,553 (271,308) 320,246 43,269 363,515 FIXED ASSETS LAND Land 138,886 - 138,886 - 138,886 BUILDINGS 5,828,970 - 5,828,970 - 5,828,970 EQUIPMENT Furniture & Equipment 618,088 - 618,088 - 618,088 Organ, Pianos 46,077 - 46,077 25,000 71,077 PROPERTY 318 N Hubbards Lane 160,500 - 160,500 - 160,500 Subtotal Fixed Assets 6,792,521 - 6,792,521 25,000 6,817,521
TOTAL ASSETS 7,384,074 (271,308) 7,112,767 68,269 7,181,036
LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES WITHHOLDING TAXES - - - - - BENEFITS WITHHOLDING - - 403(b) Contribution Pay (3) (3) (5) 5 - Subtotal Benefits Withholding (3) (3) (5) 5 -
PAYABLESMiscellaneous Payables
Prepaid Pledges 64,198 (45,061) 19,137 10,217 29,354 Accounts Payable 8,563 (222) 8,341 2,846 11,188
Temporarily Restricted PayablesDaughters of the King 105 21 126 - 126 Flower Fund 6,859 (1,744) 5,115 (63) 5,052 Kenya Rongo Funds 220 200 420 25 445 Lower Level - 9,642 9,642 (9,642) - Memorial Garden 9,522 (337) 9,186 1,020 10,206 Music Fund 41,072 (359) 40,713 (21,465) 19,248 Outreach 28,191 (15,904) 12,287 5,713 18,000 Sabbatical 3,333 917 4,250 83 4,333 Sound System - 5,000 5,000 - 5,000 Special Music & Flowers - - - (495) (495) Youth Fund 16,956 (6,175) 10,781 - 10,781
Subtotal Payables 179,021 (54,022) 124,999 (11,760) 113,238 Grants Payable 500 - 500 - 500
Subtotal Current Liabilities 179,518 (54,025) 125,493 (11,755) 113,738 LONG-TERM LIABILITIES SYB Loan 812,609 (78,824) 733,785 (7,280) 726,505 Due to Capital Fund from Operating Fund - 25 25 (207) (182) Subtotal Long-term Liabilities 812,609 (78,799) 733,810 (7,487) 726,323 TOTAL LIABILITIES 992,127 (132,824) 859,303 (19,242) 840,062
FUND BALANCE 6,391,947 (138,484) 6,253,463 87,511 6,340,974
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 7,384,075 (271,308) 7,112,767 68,269 7,181,036
St Matthew's Episcopal Church
Consolidating Balance Sheet
Month Ending December 31, 2018
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OUTREACH
St. Matthew’s reaches out in many ways. These disbursements are the financial outreach from
the parish in 2017. We are involved on local, national and international levels, both financially
and person-to-person.
Churchill Down Chapel Dinner $ 400.00
Cornerstone $ 400.00
Discretionary Funds -Clergy $ 3,120.00
Escrow for Habitat House $ 5,000.00
Food Pantry $ 3,000.00
Kenya Kids at Rongo $ 15,000.00
St. George’s Relief Fund $ 2,222.00
St. George’s Scholar Institute $ 7,027.00
St. Matthews Area Ministries $ 2,000.00
Simmons College $ 1,250.00
Start-Up Seed Money $ 2,200.00
Total Gifts $ 41,620.00
CLERGY DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
The Rev. Benjamin Hart, Director of Congregational Life
Assistance to parishioners $ 505.95
Assistance to non-parishioners $ 820.00
TOTAL $ 1325.95
The Rev. Kelly E. Kirby, Rector
Assistance to parishioners $ 275.00
Assistance to non-parishioners $ 795.00
Charitable Organizations $ 1950.00
TOTAL $ 3020.00
The Rev, Harvey W. Roberts, Director of Outreach Ministries
Assistance to parishioners $ 180.00
Charitable Organizations $ 400.00
TOTAL $ 580.00
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ENDOWMENT FUND (AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018)
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St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
2019 Budget Narrative
Introduction A budget is a picture, an estimate of what our rector, finance committee and vestry expect to happen in
2019, both in terms of the income we receive and the expenses we incur. To some extent, budget
development is guided by the previous year’s budget, but is adjusted based on actual income and the
expense of the year just ending, as well as new expenditures that are planned.
This narrative budget explains both where we expect to get our income in 2019, as well as the amounts
we expect to receive; it also shows how we intend to spend that income. For 2019 we have created a
budget where our revenue matches our expenses. We have anticipated income of $750,630 and
projected expenses of $861,375; after expenses of $110,747 are released from restricted funds, our
budget forecasts that we will have $2 in income left over at year’s end.
A budget is a blueprint for us to follow. This budget aims to ensure that we have funds to adequately
cover our expenses.
Income Sources and Amounts
Our 2019 budget is based on St. Matthew’s receiving $750,630 in income. The bulk of that
income, $665,420, will come from intentions, formerly called pledges, made in our recent annual
stewardship campaign. We have achieved 89.6% of that goal to date. The total amount
anticipated is budgeted to be lower than last year. This amount is based on prior year
information, due to the fact that the annual stewardship campaign does not conclude until after
the budget must be approved.
2019 Intentions/Total Households
$0 151
$1 - $500 19
$501 - $1,000 27
$1,001 - $2,500 69
$2,501 - $5,000 42
$5,001 - $10,000 21
$10,000+ 11
Total Households 340
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Fifty-five percent of our parishioners have given intentions for 2019. As shown in the chart
above, the majority of our income is made up of intentions $5,000 and below. “Plate” or “loose”
offerings we believe will bring in another $40,000.
Overall rentals have increased, with many outside groups using Saints Hall, the fields, and
various rooms throughout the building; a total of $19,090 is budgeted.
Expense Sources and Amounts
Work Outside the Parish Just as parishioners pledge money to St. Matthew’s, each year St. Matthew’s pledges money to the
Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky. The diocese expects each parish to give 13 percent of their previous year’s
(2017) income as reported on their parochial report to the diocese. We have pledged to give $93,228 in
2019.
For 2019, $45,020 is budgeted for outreach expenses. This is our expected expenditure for
outreach from all sources: parishioner pledges, endowment funds and special collections.
Salaries & Benefits For 2019, St. Matthew’s has budgeted $444,419 for staff salaries and benefits; there is a 1.5% cost-
of-living increase, and this includes the full-time positions of Rector, Director of Congregational Life and
Director of Ministry. There are also a number of part-time positions including Directors of Music and
Communications, parish secretary, accountant, a music assistant, maintenance staff, and caregivers.
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Staff benefits include pensions, Social Security, health and life insurance for full-time employees,
auto expenses and continuing education. In addition, $1,000 is budgeted annually for the future expense
when our rector takes a sabbatical.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses account for 22 percent of the 2019 budget. This category includes
maintenance of our buildings and grounds and running the church office. We have budgeted $201,163
for these expenses. More than half of the expenditures in this category are for utilities and maintenance-
$65,165 and $49,304, respectively. Property, casualty and liability insurance premiums account for
another $29,777.
The maintenance budget is $10,438 lower than the 2018 budget. This budget was calculated by
looking at prior years’ actual as well as the average of the previous five years that was funded by the
Endowment for major building repairs. In 2018, the heating coil was replaced and many A/C units were
repaired or replaced; it is anticipated that this will result in lower repairs in 2019.
Work Inside the Parish
The final expense category is for the expenses for our parish programs. The 2019 budget
anticipates $77,545 to be spent in this category. Expenses are budgeted for worship expenses such as
prayer books and Eucharistic supplies; for musicians and receptions, coffee-hour coffee; for sending
delegates to the Diocesan Convention; for adult education, confirmation preparation, our children’s
program, youth program, Dimensions of Faith and books for our library.
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Accounting for Restricted Funds
Besides the Endowment, there are nine additional separate, small “pots of money” – restricted
funds – a flower fund, a special flower and music fund, a Dimensions of Faith fund, and so on. Some are
funds from grants, some are from offerings, and they are set aside for restricted purposes, according to
the donor. These funds, totaling $110,747, will be “released” as appropriate from their special fund and
used to fund the corresponding line item in this budget. Structuring our budget this way gives a clearer
picture of what it costs to run the parish. We expect to fund 12% of the entire budget through the release
of restricted funds.
The Community Preschool of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, LLC.
The LLC for The Community Preschool of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church was dissolved on
6/30/18. Upon the recommendation of the standing committee, repairs were made to the lower level,
including replacing carpet and repainting the entire level at a cost of $32,000. We then distributed a total
of $60,000, split evenly, to Kenya Kids at Rongo and St. George’s Scholar Institute as they both have a
mission of educating children.
The St. Matthew’s Endowment
Many churches have endowments. A church endowment is a fund of money set up with bequests
in wills from parishioners who wanted to ensure support for their church in the future after they passed
on. Typically, bequests contain instructions (which legally must be honored) for support of specific
programs. Endowments are not set up to be used for ongoing operational expenses, but for one-time or
special programs or uses. The vast majority of funds in endowments are reserved to earn income; only a
small portion of endowment funds – typically five percent – is ever spent in one year.
At the end of 2018, funds in the St. Matthew’s Endowment Fund totaled $970,542.
Our endowment funds are reserved for:
One-time capital expenses like a new heating and air-conditioning system
Our Dimensions of Faith speaker series
Seed money to try new programs that may (or may not) in future years become part of the
regular budget
Support for our outreach efforts
Anticipated expenditures from the endowment in 2019 include:
Major building repairs of $21,857; this includes new carpet for Clingman Hall, repairs for the
flat roofs and unanticipated equipment failure
Staff computer replacement of $1,500
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Outreach grant of $20,000
Dimensions of Faith will bring in two speakers using $21,280
The Capital Campaign
The 3-year capital campaign came to its funding conclusion on December 31, 2018. A total of
$559,619 was received for this campaign. This year, we made two property improvements that were
possible because of this campaign. The parking lot was repaved ($89,000) and the worship space’s failing
air conditioner was replaced ($45,000). In addition, the outstanding loan and interest continued to be
paid monthly ($9,316). In 2019, the remaining funds of $260,000 will be used to make monthly loan
payments ($111,792) to further pay down the $726,000 in debt.
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2018 Budget 2019 Budget
Giving
Intentions 686,000 665,420
Donations 45,000 40,000
10,000 15,000
Total Giving 741,000 720,420
Facility Lease Income 2,160 2,160
13,770 16,930
Total Rental Income 15,930 19,090
Fundraising Income 1,200 11,000
224 120
Total Miscellaneous Income 1,424 11,120
758,354 750,630
101,235 93,228
45,120 45,020
Total Work Outside the Parish 146,355 138,248
293,861 296,494
31,200 31,200
45,981 46,439
26,781 26,069
32,245 36,217
1,000 1,000
1,500 1,500
1,250 1,250
1,625 1,250
Rector's Reimbursables 2,000 2,000
Sabbatical Expense 1,000 1,000
Total Salaries & Benefits 438,443 444,419
Health & Life Insurance
Social Security Employer Expense
Salaries
Salaries & Benefits
INCOME
Rental Income
Housing Allowance
Diocesan Pledge
TOTAL INCOME
Work Outside the Parish
EXPENSE
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church2019 Approved Budget
Miscellaneous Income
Hall Rental Income
Pension
Outreach
Continuing Education-Staff
Continuing Education-Other Clergy
Interest Income
Continuing Education-Rector
Auto Expense
Previous Year Pledges
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General Insurance 29,383 29,777
Utilities 58,100 65,165
Telephone & Internet 5,856 6,960
Building Maintenance 59,742 49,304
Janitorial Supplies & Service 4,500 5,500
Grounds 14,550 12,510
Waste Removal 2,844 3,132
Total Building Expense 174,975 172,348
Office Supplies 9,740 10,628
Postage 2,640 3,476
Computer Service 2,700 3,200
Communications Technology 1,792 2,551
Advertising 3,250 2,544
Printed Materials 4,250 3,050
Total Office Expense 24,372 25,449
Miscellaneous 115 65
Payroll/Bank Fees 3,047 3,301
Total Miscellaneous Expense 3,162 3,366
202,509 201,163
Altar Guild 950 1,350
Flower Guild 1,560 1,560
Special Occasion Flowers 1,500 1,000
Misc. Worship Supplies 850 850
4,860 4,760
Music & Supplies 980 905
Guest Musicians 1,500 1,500
Christmas & Easter Musicians 3,500 2,500
Music Assistant 5,383 5,383
Organ Repair 19,550
Organ/Music Substitute 600 600
Service Contracts 1,462 1,502
13,425 31,940
Building Expense
Operating Expense
Miscellaneous Expense
Office Expense
Total Operating Expenses
Program (Work Inside Parish) Expense
Worship
Total Music & Supplies
Total Worship
Music & Supplies
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3,620 3,620
Vestry 750 750
Retreat 300
Diocesan Convention 1,720 1,120
2,470 2,170
Formation Meetings 200
Churchwide Formation Events 2,650 2,125
Confirmation 700 550
Adult Education 16,150 22,480
Children Education 4,075 2,850
Youth 10,000 5,050
33,575 33,255
2,300 1,800
60,250 77,545
Subtotal Expenses 847,557 861,375
Expenses Released from Restricted Funds
Christmas & Easter Flowers (1,500) (1,000)
Christmas & Easter Musicians (3,500) (2,500)
Endowment
Dimensions of Faith (15,500) (22,280)
Major Building Repairs & Equipment (30,000) (23,357)
Operations/Equipment (1,500)
Outreach (20,000) (20,000)
Flowers-Weekly (1,560) (1,560)
Music (19,550)
Outreach
Christmas Offerings (6,000) (6,000)
Easter Offerings (6,000) (6,000)
Designated (2,000)
Thanksgiving Offering (2,000) (2,000)
Youth (8,000) (3,000)
Subtotal Released from Restricted Funds (94,060) (110,747)
753,497 750,628
4,857 2
Hospitality & Receptions
Administrative
Total Administrative
Total Program Expense
Library
Net Income (Expense)
Total Expense
Total Education/Formation
Church Education/Christian Formation
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Planned Giving
Many people like to leave a gift to charity in their will. The Planned Giving Committee was
established in 2010 to encourage parishioners to include St. Matthew’s in their will or estate plans. In
2014, the Planned Giving Committee created a legacy society known as the Stewards of St. Matthew’s.
The Stewards of St. Matthew's are listed below.
Individuals are part of the Stewards of St. Matthew’s when they share with the rector or a member
of the Planned Giving Committee that they have included a gift to St. Matthew’s in their will or trust, or
named St. Matthew’s to receive a future gift as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, tax-deferred
retirement plan, charitable gift annuity, or other type of planned gift.
In April, we once again held a Sunday as "Legacy Sunday". The Planned Giving Committee hosted
a breakfast and we gathered in the Memorial Garden before the 10:00 am service, parishioners were
invited to remember how the tangible and intangible gifts from those who came before us have shaped
St. Matthew's and continue to bless our community.
Through the summer, the Planned Giving Committee worked to gather resources for members of
the parish to utilize. We created the document on the next page, and ordered copies of the booklet
Planning for the End of Life created by the Episcopal Church Foundation. This comprehensive resource is
available free of charge in the Narthex.
Stewards of St. Matthew’s Sue Bach Mary Louise Gorman In Memory of Joan Kuhns
Ken and Denee Bannister Dave and Sarah Johansen In Memory of Bobbie Stone and Aidan Stone
Dottie Bardenwerper Mary Johnson and Robin
Garr
In Memory of Pat Wheeler
Neville Blakemore Susan Judge In Memory of Mickey Peck
Kathy Bowling Brian and Kelly Kirby
Ellie Britt Tom Kolb and Cathy Sutton
David and Jackie Brooks Greg Kuhns
Steve and Mary Jane Cherry Bo Nixon
Kevin Clark Edie Nixon
Bess Cleveland Gwen Parkins
Shaver and Linda Collins Dottie Rohrer
Jane Disney Kevin and Linda Wardell
Peggy Enriquez George Wheeler
Winslow Fairleigh Michelle Yelverton
Lee and Jody Fletcher 7 Stewards are Anonymous
Gaylee Gillim and Ed Hart
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Here is a public service message from the Planned Giving Committee:
If you need help finding a lawyer to put into place a will or estate plan, please contact any
member of the Planned Giving Committee to refer you to parishioners willing to offer the
names of suggested local lawyers.
Intestacy In Kentucky Intestacy is the state or condition of dying without having disposed of all or a part of one’s property by
will or other arrangement.
Intestacy only applies to those assets owned by a decedent who has no will, and which are not disposed of
through contractual means, such as joint ownership with rights of survivorship, payable on death accounts
or accounts or arrangements with named beneficiaries. It is possible to be intestate as to only part of one’s
estate. An example of this would be the situation created when one has written a will that does not dispose
of all of one’s assets, perhaps because of an omitted residuary clause. The laws of the state of the
decedent’s domicile control the disposition of the decedent’s property in an intestate situation, and the
laws vary widely from state-to-state. Kentucky’s intestacy laws can be found in the Kentucky Revised
Statutes, Section 391 and Section 392.
A quick summary of those laws:
Married Decedent:
1. With surviving descendants:
$15,000 + 1⁄2 of remaining estate to spouse 1⁄2 of remaining estate to surviving descendants
2. Without surviving descendants, but with surviving parent(s):
$15,000 + 1⁄2 of remaining estate to spouse 1⁄2 of remaining estate to surviving parent(s)
3. Without surviving descendants or parent(s):
$15,000 + 1⁄2 of remaining estate passes to spouse 1⁄2 of remaining estate passes to siblings (or to
their descendants)
4. Without surviving issue, parent, siblings or descendants of siblings: All to spouse
Unmarried Decedent:
1. With surviving descendants: All to surviving descendants
2. Without surviving descendants: Surviving parents, then brothers and sisters, then split between
grandparents and respective descendants.
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Ministry Reports
WORSHIP
ACOLYTES
Acolytes assist the clergy in religious services or processions. At St. Matthew’s, youth in grades 3-12 serve
as acolytes at the 10a service (1 adult at the 8a service). Any interested youth can contact Callie Hausman
to be trained and added to the rotating schedule. Recently Jenny Krantz began assisting the acolytes: “I
have enjoyed getting to know all of the youths serving as acolyte each Sunday morning. They have been
punctual and polite and an important part of each service. I also want to thank all those who have filled in
for me last minute on various Sundays.” Please contact Callie, or Jenny Krantz, to get involved at 502-895-
3485 or [email protected].
ALTAR GUILD
We are blessed at St. Matthews with a loyal group of volunteers who prepare our altar with its hangings,
linens, vessels, and candles for our weekly Eucharists and services throughout the year. Contact Lynn
Reese (228-0004) or Ann Hines (894-0225) and learn more about our ministry. Come join us - on you own,
as a couple or as a family!
FLOWER GUILD
The Flower Guild members arrange flowers for the altar every Sunday; the Easter and Christmas season;
flower arrangements for the annual lunch meeting; an arrangement for guest speakers and receptions
for special occasions. We always have fun with any project and it's always a learning experience. We
would love to have anyone who just loves flowers and our schedule is flexible because everyone is willing
to switch dates. Please call me: Linda Collins at [email protected] or 893-5032.
LECTORS & INTERCESSORS
Parishioners can take part in the Sunday services by volunteering to read the Old and New Testament
passages as well as the weekly prayers of the people. New lectors and intercessors go through a brief
training session before serving to acquaint new participants with the reading locations and flow of the
service. If you are interested in learning more about this ministry or to volunteer, please contact
Benjamin Hart at [email protected] if you would like to participate.
USHERS FOR 8AM SERVICE
For the Amazin’ Eights, I am pleased to introduce 2 new members who were added in the 4th Qtr. of ‘18
..... Susan Kimbrough and Garrett Puccetti. Susan brings her “cradle” credentials and Garrett his
Deaconite aspirations to the table to aid the charter members including Susan Prater, Kat Steinhauer, Bill
Brown, Neville Blakemore, Pieter Keyzer and yours truly. We are truly the Amazin’ Eights at Eight now! We
rotate the Usher, Greeter/Doorman, Candles Light/Douse, and Dismissal duties along with Reading and
Chalice duties assigned by Betsy Coomes. We join with Acolyte for Life Jordan Roberts to insure a
seamless service for Kelly, Benjamin, and Harvey and our fellow communicants. We cordially invite you to
visit us at 8AM.
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USHERS FOR 10AM SERVICE
On Sunday mornings, ushers assist the clergy during the service. Ushers serve by welcoming
parishioners, helping them to their seats, distributing bulletins, collecting the offering and directing
people during the Eucharist. If you would like more information or would like to serve as an usher,
please contact Shaver Collins at 895-3254 or [email protected].
USHERS FOR 5PM SERVICE
If you are interested in serving as a Eucharistic usher or greeter for our 5pm services, please contact
Betsy Coomes at 895- 3485. Betsy will provide prospective ushers with guidelines and responsibilities as
well as add new ushers to the schedule.
FINANCE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee is responsible for recommending financial policies, goals, and budgets that
support the mission, values, and strategic goals of the church. The committee ensures that an audit is
conducted on a regular basis and also reviews the organization’s financial performance which also
includes its investments. They suggest changes to the vestry if necessary. Please contact Edie Nixon
(893-1392) if you are interested in serving on the Finance Committee.
BUILDING & GROUNDS
CHURCH GARDEN MINISTRY
Our church garden has continued to host 10 plots that parishioners could "own" for a year. Those who
have tended these plots have not only reaped the benefits of the flowers and vegetables produced, but
have also enjoyed a community built around a shared passion for Gardening.
Endless thanks goes to Pieter Keyzer and Franklin Jelsma for so much of the maintenance of the garden
as well as their leadership and expertise in revitalizing the Church Garden Ministry.
This will be the third year we are offering parishioners a chance to have their own plot in our garden. It
only costs $25 and is a great activity for families. If you are interested in gardening with us, please contact
Benjamin Hart at [email protected]
MEMORIAL GARDEN
In 2018, new shrubs and small trees were planted per the Master Landscape Plan that was developed in
2017. Church members are invited to help care for and maintain this sacred space. Tasks typically
include weeding, mulching, trimming, and planting. Please contact Sara Ceresa if you are
interested. [email protected] or 502-544-0239.
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COMMUNICATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS TEAM
The communications team is the leading edge of the church’s digital communications. The team works
behind the scenes to reach out to the Louisville community and to the parish with important and relevant
messages about St. Matthew’s. The team works on the church website, the video monitors in the narthex
and outside Saints Hall, the videos of speakers and Clingman forums, audio recordings of liturgies and
sermons, photography of church events, and some copy proofing work. If you have a tech or
communications background or would like to learn, please join our team! Contact Charles Frank
MUSIC
We sing because our ancestors sang; beginning with the Israelites who sang after God saved them from
the wrath of the Egyptians. More importantly, we sing because Jesus sang. In Mark’s gospel, we learn that
after sharing a meal together, Jesus and the apostles sang a hymn before going out to the Mount of
Olives. Singing unites our congregation in a prayer that goes deeper than just spoken texts. Singing takes
scripture and immediately puts it into the mouths of the faithful. Often times, it is these texts people
remember the most. They leave the church singing “psalms, hymns and spiritual songs” and they
continue that prayer throughout their lives. (Col. 3:16)
The music ministry of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church fosters devotion to God, inspires the prayer of the
congregation and encourages the spiritual and communal growth of its members. We gather on
Wednesday evenings for rehearsal, but also for regular social events as well. Our choir currently has
approximately 25 singers including one paid assistant. There is also an active handbell choir. The St.
Matthews' Handbell Choir is currently full and includes one extra "floater" who can stand in if for some
reason someone isn't available.
This year, through the generous donation of Lillian Yeagar’s estate, the Vestry authorized the purchase of
a previously owned Steinway Model L piano. Steinway is considered the best-in-class for pianos and the
addition of the instrument sends a signal to outside musicians that we are serious about our ministry.
This instrument has been a beautiful addition to the music ministry of St. Matthews, and will continue to
serve us for generations to come.
The choir is open to anyone (including youth) that likes to sing. You are invited to come and continue this
tradition of musical prayer with any of the choirs here at St. Matthews.
Contact Derrick Grant for more information. ([email protected] or 859-552-
2820)
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ADULT, CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES
YOUTH PROGRAM
Youth in grades 5-12 gather in the Youth Wing on Sunday mornings after the 10am Eucharist for
the Tweens (5-6 grades) and Youth Community Class (7-12 grades). Breakfast food items or occasional trips
to Starbucks are offered during class for students to enjoy while developing their faith in a safe and fun
environment. Our Youth Confirmation class for 2017/8 had 7 youth participating and 6 were
confirmed. St. Matthew’s celebrated two graduating high school seniors in the Spring of 2018.
The St. Matthew's Youth Group meets regularly 2-3 times a month for service, social, and spiritual
engagement. This past Fall the youth came up with the idea to share Care Bags with homeless persons in
our community. At Christmas Eve services 200 bags were blessed and distributed to anyone who would
like to keep a bag in their car and help others in need. We applaud the youth for their ingenuity and care,
as well as all those who are participating.
Approximately 41 youth participate through educational programs, outreach ministries, and liturgical
leadership in the Eucharist. Our acolyte ministry added eleven new people, mostly from entering middle
school and elementary students. Once again, the youth led the church in worship on Christmas Eve with
twenty-four participants total.
In the summer of 2018, six youth went on a mission trip to Clendenin, West Virginia, to help with flood
relief. All youth in grades 6-12 are welcome to participate in the youth program. Contact Callie Hausman
to find out more information.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY – CHURCH SCHOOL
Sunday programing for our children continues to utilize the Godly Play program. The Primary room is for
Kindergartners and 1st graders. The Intermediate room is for 2nd – 4th graders. Each week they hear
Bible stories, parables, and seasonal stories that coincide with the liturgical season. Last year 3 of the 5
books of stories were revised and updated. Over the summer we were able to invest in 1 set of revised
volumes. This year we have added 2 new Core Stories to the Primary room and 13 to the Intermediate
room. This was done with some storytelling pieces purchased two years ago, a few pieces from the
hardware store, some made from craft supplies and some wooden cutouts by a church member. We
were able to “build” the stories for much less than purchasing complete stories. Parents and children
continue to share how much they love this program. Our teachers are passionate in their service to our
children using Godly Play. Godly Play respects the innate spirituality of children and encourages them to
use their curiosity and imagination to experience the mystery and joy of God.” We are grateful for those
who help the children learn, both the storytellers and the doorpersons.
Thank you to Ali Ahern, Laura Bomar (Administrator), Sara Ceresa, Wanda Jo Crivits, Jody Fletcher, Marie
Griffin, Anne Holmes, Jan Lotz, Vicki Mattox and Vicki Rouse.
NURSERY
Throughout the year we have between four and five sitters who nurture and care for our young
children. Tashia Gonzalez is the Lead Caregiver and Shelby Foley, Coco Evans, Tori Simpson, Caregivers,
are all trained and adept at guiding our youngest members and visitors. Most Sundays a brief lesson and
special projects are shared as well as reading, singing, playing, and dancing may take place throughout
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the morning. The Nursery (both Toddler/Pk and Infant) are open from 9:15a to 12:00p each Sunday
morning during the academic year. During the summer, the Nursery typically closes after the 10:00 a
service.
CHILDREN’S COMMITTEE
The Children's Committee is an advisory committee that works with the Director of Ministry. The
committee holds about four meetings a year and helps the director plan events that involve children,
youth and the families of the church. Specifically, the committee advises on Sunday Church School,
Youth and Youth Group activities, Walking the Word, Worship Bags, Pancakes and Pajamas, Family
Foyers, and other children's programs.
Highlights of this last year include our yearly Easter Egg hunt, Christmas Pageant, Family Foyer's bowling
outing, participation in the summer Louisville Vacation Bible School, Advent Family Fun Day, and our
Church Campout. In the future, the committee hopes to continue to grow our programs that connect our
children and youth with all members of the church.
Chair: Brad Kimbrough
Church Camp: Josh Cramer
Family Foyers: Amanda Harrity
Church School Administrator/Godly Play: Laura Bomar
Family Care Team: Rebecca Utley
Pancakes & Pj's: Josh Cramer
Walking in the Word: Dave & Jennifer Gardner
Youth: Connie Savells, Sara Bailey
A great thanks goes to all the leaders and the many, many volunteers and special events coordinators!
EARLY BIRD THEOLOGIANS
The Early Bird Theologians (EBT) meet on Sundays at 9 a.m. in Meeting Room B during the Adult Faith
Formation seasons. Coffee and treats coupled with CD/DVD studies and discussions provide the basis for
exploring some of the most intriguing, controversial and progressive Christianity issues of our day. Some
discussions have most recently been stimulated by viewing “Painting the Stars: Science, Religion and an
Evolving Faith”. Beginning on February 3rd, 2019, “The Ten Commandments: Are They Antiquated and
Obsolete?” will be on the agenda. Contact Nan Lang ([email protected]) or Jay Redman
([email protected]) for more information about this engaging class.
PUB THEOLOGY
Pub Theology meets on the second Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8 p.m. at Corner Cafe Louisville,
9307 La Grange Road. We gather over food and drink, inviting others to join us, as we engage in open
discussion over a different theological topic each month. Recent topics have included such diverse topics
as “Sex, Gender, and the Bible,” “Thin Places,” “God in All Genders,” and “Welcome the Stranger.” Contact
Robin Garr for more information.
Clingman Forum
Clingman continues to be a great forum for sharing ideas and engaging the congregation. The attendees
vary greatly both in number and the given individuals based on the topic or meeting purpose. We have
had mature discussions on a couple of difficult topics and I've seen those conversations carry on well
after the regular meeting time.
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BOOK CLUB
Book Club meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 1:30p. The books are selected for the entire year with
the help of Rob Glisen, librarian at Crescent Hill Library. The group uses the library book kits and
participants do not purchase the books. They read a wide variety of books including fiction, historical, and
biographical pieces. Books are not necessarily religious in nature. The focus of the group is fun and
fellowship centered around the reading and lively discussions of good books. Contact for this group is
Susan Kimbrough at [email protected] or 618-1797.
THE MEN’S BREAKFAST
The Men’s Breakfast gathers like a foyers group to enjoy a good meal and good company. The focus is on
caring for one another. They are currently led by Joe Paul Pruett, [email protected]
LADIES’ LUNCHEON
The Ladies’ Luncheon gathers once a month on the third Thursday at 11:30 to enjoy breaking bread
together. Participants enjoy sharing good meals and delightful friendships. Restaurants change each
month and everyone contributes suggestions. To make your reservation, please contact Betty Triplett.
GOING DEEPER SPIRITUALLY
Going Deeper Spiritually is a group of women that meats normally the second and fourth Thursday of the
month from 9:45 to 11:30. During Advent and Lent, we usually meet every week. This past year, we
studied the book “the Gnostic Gospels“ during Lent, led by Callie… followed by Martin Smith’s “Compass
and Stars” led by Helen Jones. In the summer we did more of a social event each month. For example, in
June we went to the Speed Museum with Karen Hill as our docent. In the fall, we studied the Dimensions
of Faith book, with different members of the group serving as facilitator. During Advent we read and
discussed an amazing book from The Forward Movement titled “What are you Waiting For.” We are doing
some sessions about poetry and art currently. We welcome new people to join us anytime…. for a whole
season or drop in and check us out! A thought filled group who share, trust, support and help take each
other deeper spiritually.
FOYERS
"Foyer--a French word meaning "hearthside" implying the warmth of a small close group of friends
sharing a common love and concern for each other".
There is something about gathering around a table. We relax, enjoy a meal, and really get to know each
other. That's a foyer group! We have four types: home, dinner at a restaurant, brunch at a restaurant,
and family. This year we explore the possibility of an early-bird dinner group. Foyers is open to all:
couples or singles, young and not so young. You can join during the annual sign-up in the fall or now by
contacting an organizer: Deene Bannister for home, Peggy Enriquez or Susan Kimbrough for restaurants
and Amanda Harrity for family. Our focus is on friendship, love and fellowship! Join! Be part of this
ministry!
The home foyers Group recruits in the fall so starts November 1st. This year, we started with a “kick off“
get together to meet everyone before we broke up into the groups of 7 to 10 people. We plan to have
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another everybody gathering in late spring and shut all the groups so we get to meet more people. You
are welcome to still join us.
FAITH AND LIFE
Faith and Life meets in Meeting Room A on Sunday mornings after the 10 a.m. Eucharist. Faith and Life is
a conversation, not a class. In collegial discussion we examine our baptismal covenant to strive for justice
and peace and respect the dignity of every human being through the lens of the week’s news and
opinion. Robin Garr moderates this group and is eager to hear your suggestions.
WALKING IN THE WORD
Walking in the Word is a children’s chapel program for children in Kindergarten through Third grade.
Children begin worship with their families and leave for a portion of the Eucharist but return in time to
take communion. For the Fall 2018 term the total attendance was ___ children with an average of __
children each week. During the same period, there were 4 new leaders that joined the program, bringing
the total number of leaders to 10. Coordinators in 2018 included Jennifer and David Gardner.
DIMENSIONS OF FAITH
Dimensions of Faith is a twice-yearly lecture series that offers intellectually stimulating and provocative
forums by well-known speakers on social, ethical, and theological issues. It is intended to reflect the
Episcopal tradition of being open to diverse points of view. Funded by a sub fund of the Endowment, this
initiative came directly from the ReVision process and was one of the long-term goals approved by the
Vestry in 2002. Speakers for 2018 were The Rev. Martin Smith, an Episcopal theologian whose books
include Compass and Stars, and The Rev. Paul Gordon Chandler, an Episcopal priest who has worked in
the Middle East and writes about Muslim-Christian relations. In 2019 we look forward to Jonathan
Wilson-Hartgrove in March and Nadia Bolz-Weber, October 13th. Committee members are Anne Bogel,
Steve Cherry, Patricia Enriquez, Judith Fischer, Robin Garr, Justin Klassen, Matrid Ndife, Bo Nixon, and
Marti Plager.
WOMEN IN CONVERSATION
Women in Conversation is a book-based weekly discussion group, meeting at 12:30 PM on
Tuesday afternoons. The wide variety of books read are suggested by and agreed upon by group
members. All are welcome and can join by arriving on Tuesday afternoon or by contacting Lynn Miller.
Toy Library
The Toy Library, a Ministry of the Children of St. Matthews, officially opened in mid-January 2018. Staffed
by children and adults, the Toy Library’s inventory of almost 500 donated, gently used toys is offered to
the St. Matthews Community and Community Partners to borrow for a month at a time. By April of 2018,
the Toy Library opened during the monthly Food Pantry. Beginning September 2018, the Toy Library went
“mobile” with carts of featured items wheeled to Pancakes and Pajamas in Saints Hall the 3rd Sunday of
the month. Steering Committee members include Diana Donovan, Grey Halton, Grace Kirby, Delilah
Niehaus and Emerson Niehaus.
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Tool Library
The Tool Library started in 2018 with the goal of sharing tools with members of the St. Matthews
Community. We are housed in the lower level of St. Matthews, next to the Toy Library. Through the
generous donations of many, many parishioners, we have collected hundreds of tools for gardening,
wood-working, home and automotive repair, heavy duty cleaning, and other aspects of household
maintenance. In addition, we have purchased used shelving and our tools are organized based on
application (http://www.stmatthewsepiscopallouisville.org/tools/).
In July, we declared ourselves “Open for Business”. In 2018, we loaned 8 tools out to parishioners. Our
goal for 2019 is to increase our outreach by seeking out groups and individuals that would benefit from
our tools.
LIBRARY
ST. MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL LIBRARY
The library with its organized collection of materials provides an accessible and inviting space for study
and research for individuals and groups. It circulates books and other media to parishioners of all ages.
In addition to its Sunday morning hours between and after services, the library is open M-Th 11:30a to
12:30p or by appointment. The library’s OPAC (online public access catalog) is available 24/7 at
The library committee is led by librarians Lee Fletcher, Kathy Bowling and Tyler Goldberg. Many
parishioners assist with the library’s operation. Newcomers to St. Matthew’s are welcomed to the library
as both patrons and prospective volunteers. The library has many rewarding volunteer opportunities,
one of these is to assist with managing the library computers. In addition, volunteers are always needed
to assist parishioners and to check out items after each Sunday morning service.
The Library was originally established in 1979 and celebrated its 10th year in its current location during
April of 2018. In the last ten years, almost 400 people checked out items from the library and its
collection of 3000 items.
ST. MATTHEW’S ARCHIVES/ORAL HISTORY PROJECT
The Archives of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church is housed in the Church Library. It includes documents,
photographs, oral histories and other media of the church from the church’s history. Interest in areas
such as topical church histories, photography and computers are helpful for special projects. For
information and volunteer possibilities, contact Lee Fletcher at [email protected].
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
CARE TEAM MINISTRY
The Care Team ministry continues as a volunteer team of 31 parishioners. During 2018, we made 471
connections with our parish family through cards, emails, visits, phone calls and meal deliveries. Working
closely with our clergy, the Care Teams provided support to parish members in need and enabled our
clergy to focus on areas of ministry beyond the Care Team mission. Care Teams are committed to
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continue nurturing our parish family in 2019. We welcome new volunteers to provide care, and if you are
interested in joining our ministry, please contact Rev. Benjamin Hart, Sarah Johansen, Care Team
Coordinator or Vicki Zurlage, Care Team Co-Coordinator.
OUTREACH
OUTREACH COMMITTEE
The Outreach Committee whose members are appointed by the rector reviews and monitors the
Outreach ministries and activities of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. The Committee receives written
Outreach Ministry request for funding, in the spring each year and recommends to the Vestry the
ministries and funding for the following year. This year the Outreach budget for 2018 was $42,000 and
was distributed to 11 different ministries. Individual ministries reports are listed below. The Outreach
Committee had the following members this year: Amanda Harrity, Becky Donovan, Tom Kolb, Bill
Weinberg, Lynn Miller, Sharon Nesmith, Matrid Ndife, Greg Petrites, Speed Stodghill, Elizabeth Walden,
and Harvey Roberts.
The Outreach Committee is always interested in new ways that members of the parish participate in and
look for ways that we can support those ministries that our parishioners participate in and support.
Beginning in February, the Outreach Committee will be looking for new opportunities and ways we as
individual Christians and jointly as a parish can reach out to the community, the nation and the world.
ADVENT TREE
The Advent tree continued to work with our outreach partners: Kentucky Refugee Ministries (KRM) and
St. Matthews Area Ministries (St. Mam). Both received requested gifts provided by members of the
parish. Over 120 gifts were provided.
CORNERSTONE
Cornerstone is a year around program of the Home of the Innocents that provides life skills education for
young adults (ages 18 – 24) and their children, who are HUD homeless. The young adults attend class
either on Tuesday evening or Thursday noon, every other week. The first week in a month that the
classes are held, volunteers from St. Matthew’s may assist by signing up to help with childcare during the
classes or by helping prepare a meal for the meeting. Food items are donated by parishioners of St.
Matthew’s and some are purchased using Outreach Funding.
FOOD COLLECTIONS
One month each quarter in 2018 St Matthew’s parishioners donated non-perishable food items toward
supporting the food pantries at both Calvary and St George’s churches. Usually we fill the collection
basket in the narthex at least two times over and we are able then to provide each location with a
substantial amount of food items. After each of the four collection months volunteers from SMEC divide
the food evenly and make deliveries. Contact Don Kissling or Tom Kolb for more information or to
volunteer to make deliveries.
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FOOD PANTRY
The St. Matthew’s Food Pantry operates on the third Saturday every month from around 9 a.m. to
midday, turning Saints Hall into a welcoming supermarket where as many as 350 families (1,000 persons)
come each month for groceries provided by Louisville’s Dare To Care Food Bank. Adult and youth
volunteers from St. Matthew’s work side by side with volunteers from our neighbors who come as guests
to receive food, along with volunteers from the community, other churches, and service organizations.
There’s something for everyone to do: help set up tables and organize the food, help our neighbors
navigate the process, help them load food into their cars, retrieve grocery carts, and clean up at the
conclusion of the day. Throughout, we all take care to represent St. Matthew’s with welcoming smiles,
being present for our hungry neighbors and hearing what they have to say. St. Matthew’s Episcopal
Church allocated $3,000 in the 2017 budget to stock the emergency food pantry and purchase turkeys for
Thanksgiving. Contact Lynn Miller, Robin Garr, or Harvey Roberts for more information.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
The St. Matthew's Habitat for Humanity work crew meets the first Saturday of each month to help build
or rehabilitate affordable housing for low-income families in Louisville. No prior experience is necessary.
In 2018, our parish financially co-sponsored a new-home build in the Park Springs neighborhood (Eastern
Louisville) with Thrivent Financial Group. In the Fall of 2019, we plan to use parish outreach funds to
financially support a multi-faith new-home build with our Christian, Jewish, and Muslim neighbors.
Contact Sara Ceresa for more information [email protected] or 502-544-0239.
KENYA KIDS AT RONGO
Kenya Kids at Rongo wishes to offer our sincere gratitude to SMEC for their support during 2018.
This support took the form of $15,000.00 associated with annual Outreach Ministry pledge and
$20,200.00 associated with the winding down of the SMEC pre-school. In addition, Kenya Kids at Rongo
raised $23,104.00 from outside the church.
This money was spent supporting the operations of Ebenezer Children's Centre outside the small town of
Rongo in southwestern Kenya. Ebenezer takes care of the basic human needs of right around 50
orphans. In addition, we support tuition-based secondary and university education of orphans once they
graduate from local primary schools. In 2018 there was also a special project associated with needed
floor repairs. In 2019 we hope to continue 2018 levels of support for orphanage operations and
continuing education needs. There is also a 2019 special project that has already been funded @
$3,000.00 associated with the girl's latrine.
For those who would like more information, there is a complete financial statement available from the
Outreach Committee as well as a report on a visit to the Ebenezer Children’s Center. To obtain a copy
please contact Harvey Roberts at [email protected].
Thank you again for helping our efforts to support Ebenezer Children's Center. Your contribution makes
a big impact in the lives of vulnerable Kenya orphans.
KENTUCKY REFUGEE MINISTRIES (KRM)
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In 2017 St. Matthew’s co-sponsored Elisabeth Kabanangi, her younger brother and her four sons, a
refugee family from a refugee camp in Zambia, Africa. Since that time, two other Kabanangi brothers
have arrived and are living independently. Denee Bannister and Emily Pruett have coordinated this
resettlement effort. The Outreach Committee provided funds for rent and utility expense for the first
three months the family was in Louisville and parishioners generously contributed most all the
furnishings and household items necessary for the house they are renting. St. Matthew’s volunteers have
been wonderful in supporting the family with friendship, outings to community events and activities, and
in helping them adapt to the American way of life. Volunteers continue to help the family with
homework, medical appointments, learning to drive, and bringing them to church each Sunday. Those
interested in volunteering with the Kabanangi family may contact Denee Banister at 593-1228
([email protected]) or Emily Pruett at 396-3191 ([email protected]). Outreach collects gently
used cold weather coats, hats, gloves and scarves for KRM each Fall. Currently because of the slow
arrival of refugees, KRM cannot accept household and furniture donations.
ST. GEORGE’S SCHOLAR INSTITUTE
This year St George’s Scholar Institute needed to move to more permanent facilities and was able to
secure a three-year lease with the city at the California Community Center, 1600 West St Catherine. The
city of Louisville asked a very low monthly rent and the move was only a few blocks from the previous
location at St Stephen’s Family Life Center. The new location gives great exposure to the surrounding
community while providing office space, work area and kitchen, and a gym.
In May, Arthur Cox, the executive director, spoke at a Klingman Forum about the mission of the
organization and the community served. Soon after Saint Matthew’s gave a check for $20,000 to SGSI just
in time to insure the success of the six-week summer school program which was held at Western Middle
School for 70-75 elementary school students, focusing on reading.
The Institute operates during the normal school year from 3:00-7:00 each school day and serves
40-50 middle and high school youths with a variety of programs. These include Project Ready to develop
planning skills and college readiness, Leaders of Tomorrow program focusing on research and
presentation speaking, Healthy Fit around making healthy choices and a cooking class with Dare To Care.
There are other programs for awareness, self-esteem and social awareness.
SMEC has had a board member at St George’s Scholar Institute for many years and there are
opportunities for tutoring and other involvement during the year. Please contact Tom Kolb if you have
any further questions.
ST. MATTHEWS AREA MINISTRIES (ST. MAM’S)
St. Matthews Episcopal Church joins together with other area churches to provide resources to those in
need in our community through the St. Matthews Area Ministries. The ministry provides such services as
emergency food, rent and utility payments. St. MAM’s also provides a food pantry and homebound
delivery for those who cannot come to the food pantry on their own. The ministry provides “Bountiful
Backpacks (school supplies and backpacks), Early Essentials for toddlers and infants (diapers and other
early childhood needs, a Kids Closet, School supplies, a winter Coat Closet, and several seasonal support
programs. St. MAM’s obtains the majority of it’s funding from two events, a golf scramble each spring
and a live (and silent auction event held each fall. SMEC-Outreach Committee has allocated funds for
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interested parishioners to participate in these events on a first come-first serve basis. Contact Harvey
Roberts for more information.
SEAMEN’S MINISTRY
Hand knitted and crocheted scarves, hats and cowls are included in Christmas boxes for the mariners
who work on our river systems. In 2018 St. Matthew’s contributed 159 scarves, 19 hats and 6 cowls.
Patterns are located near the bulletin board at the top of the staircase and online at Seamen’s Church
Institute under Christmas at Sea. Also, lovely Christmas cards were made by our children and youth and
students at St. Francis School.
For more information please contact Sarah Weston at 645-2025 or [email protected].
WAYSIDE CHRISTIAN MISSION
On the second Sunday of each month volunteers from St. Matthew’s serve lunch and/or help prepare
food at Wayside Christian Mission, 432 E. Jefferson St. from noon - 2:00 pm. Volunteers are always
needed and appreciated. Youngsters who are at least 8 yrs. old are welcome. For more information
please contact Sarah Weston at 645-2025 or [email protected].
HOSPITALITY
KITCHEN COMMITTEE
The KITCHEN COMMITTEE inspects, cleans and re-establishes order in the Saints Hall kitchen and the
serving bar area of Saints Hall each week and the Staff and Choir kitchens each month. Periodically, all
drawers, shelves and cabinets are cleaned and organized. The committee also maintains supplies for the
coffee ministry as well as the kitchen. Members of the committee include: Peggy Enriquez, Mary Jo Gillim,
Ann Hines, Sharon Nesmith, Julie Stodghill, Barbara Uligian, Sarah Weston. For concerns and questions
or to volunteer, contact Sharon Nesmith at 228-5918 ([email protected]) or any member of the
committee.
Cooks and Bottle Washers
The Cooks & Bottlewashers make our parish meals happen, like our Agape Thursday dinner, St.
Matthew's Day picnic and our annual luncheon. If you love to cook, plan meals, share your best recipes,
and spend time in the warmth of the kitchen with friendly folks, the C & B ministry is a worthy ministry to
join. St. Matthew's has a long and joyful history of celebrating our faith and community through the
breaking of bread together, and the C & B keep that tradition going. Join us for fun. Families and all skill
levels are welcome. The very special Inner Sanctum of the C & B is recruiting as well. (This small subset of
the C & B plays a highly important role in our parish-wide meals.) Contact Charles Frank or Peggy
Enriquez, Hospitality Coordinator to jump in.
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Parish Statistics
2015 2016 2017 2018
Baptisms 13 13 3 1
Confirmed, Received & Reaffirmed 12 5 10 10
Marriages 1 2 2 2
Burials 10 14 18 11
Sunday Eucharists 154 157 159 166
Church School Attendance 186 244 126 149
Adult Formation 62 123 150 158
Average Sunday Attendance 295 280 266 267
Monetary Pledges 255 242 187 204
Amount Pledged $699,705 $684,484 $619,054 $635,780
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2019 Outreach Calendar Focus
January Food Collections for St. George and Calvary
February Kentucky Refugee Ministries
Churchill Downs Chapel Dinner
Simmons College
March Kenya Kids at Rongo
April Food Collections for St. George and Calvary
May Habitat for Humanity, Hunger Walk, Seaman’s Ministry, Wayside
Christian Ministry, Helping the Homeless, Women’s Prison
Ministry, Cornerstone
June St. George’s Scholar Institute
July St. Matthews Area Ministries School Supplies Collection
August Food Collections for St. George and Calvary
September Kentucky Refugee Ministries
October Food Collections for St. George and Calvary
November St. George Christmas Boxes (Special Offering)
December Advent Tree
Continuing and Ongoing Outreach Ministry Opportunities:
First Saturday of the month: Habitat
Second Sunday Wayside
Third Saturday Food Pantry
Quarterly Food Collections (for St. George’s, Calvary)
First Monday /Tuesday Cornerstone
Annual Advent Tree
Seamen’s Ministry
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Hunger Walk
Refugee Ministry
