THE FRANCISCAN CHURCH OF ST. BONAVENTURE
1300 Leslie St., Toronto, ON., M3C 2K9; Tel.416-447-5571;Fax:416-447-4082
Website: www.st-bonaventure.ca
YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT ST. BONAVENTURE!
 
GROWING IN SPIRIT, COMMUNITY AND SERVICE
Inspired by St. Francis we seek to live and proclaim the gospel in our daily lives,responding to
the spiritual hungers of the community and becoming an oasis of peace, prayer and service.
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June 17, 2018
What is the farmer’s job in both parables? What is God’s job? Could you ask yourself the same two questions about your ministry, … your job and God’s job? Can you trust God to do God’s job?
According to Pope Francis, who is it that is in charge of the growth of the Kingdom of God? Does the growth require something from us? What happens to our (small, mustard-seed size) gifts when we use them in collaboration with God for the kingdom?
When we live like this, (pure of heart, simply and humbly) the strength of Christ bursts through us and transforms what is small and modest into a reality that leavens the entire mass of the world and of history.
And important lesson comes to us from these two parables: God’s Kingdom requires our cooperation, but it is above all the initiative and gift of the Lord. Our weak effort, seemingly small before the complexity of the problems of the world, when integrated with God’s effort, fears no difficulty. The victory of the Lord is certain: His love will make every seed of goodness present on the ground sprout and grow.
Pope Francis, Angelus, St. Peter’s Square ~ Sunday, June 14, 2015
Copyright©2018, Anne M. Osdieck. All rights reserved. Permission is granted for parish use.
Ministry with Maturing Adults
Summer Film and Book Club
Tuesday, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm, June 19th, Francis Room.
Theme: One Road: The Journey Home to Ourselves; The Journey Home to God
GUEST PRESENTER: Phil Small is a man who will share his wisdom, compassion and spirituality through readings from his new publication “on the way to here, Reflections on Things that Matter”. Come and enjoy this wonderful, engaging and very popular storyteller, a wise elder! We will engage Phil with questions on his writing and sense of newness in his life as he ages with wisdom and grace.
All are invited to attend, come when you are available. We share books; watch films and videos; take pleasure in discussions while sipping coffee and tea and munching on treats.
Contact Maureen McDonnell at 416-447-5571ext. 550 or maureen@st-bonaventure.ca
St. Bonaventure Baseball Finals Day
Saturday, June 23rd
Baseball games start at 9:00 am and the activities including slide, dunk tank and bouncy castle open at 10:00 am. There will be a BBQ and Candy Table open for purchase of food and drinks. Open to the whole community for a fun day in the sun.
Theology and Tea
Next T and T will be on Thursday, June 28th after the 9:00 am Mass. The sessions are open to all parishioners and their friends.
A Letter from Thomas Cardinal Collins Archbishop of Toronto
I wish to draw your attention to a deeply troubling issue that has negatively impacted the charitable activities of thousands of groups across the country, including dozens in our archdiocese. In late 2017, the federal government revised its application requirements for the 2018 Canada Summer Jobs program, forcing all applicants to indicate support for a clause that promotes values that go against our faith, such as abortion, in order to be considered. We cannot comply with this unjust requirement.
Many groups formally protested the change by applying for the grants but refusing to check the box associated with the offending statement, knowing their applications would be rejected but ensuring their concerns were registered. Hundred of other groups were so discouraged they did not even apply.
In the Archdiocese of Toronto alone, at least 150 summer jobs have been jeopardized by the new application requirements. A summer camp for deaf children; employment for developmentally challenged young people, students cutting grass or helping with gardening, people welcoming newcomers to our country – these important community services will be most impacted.
Faith communities across the country (and politicians from all parties) Have condemned the new requirement, including the Canadian Council of Iman, the Rabbinical Council of America, the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and the Canadian Council of Christian Charities. We should all take note when a government claims to value the contributions of faith communities but requires them to profess a set of values which is against their faith in order to be eligible for government funding.
The government must abide by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in its treatment of law-abiding individuals and groups. The fundamental freedoms of conscience and religion, thought, belief, opinion and expression, as guaranteed in the Charter, must be respected and affirmed in legislations, regulations and policy.
Many parishes in the archdiocese are holding collections to support the local groups denied funding this year. I encourage you to donate through your parish or online at: bit.lv/donatesummerjobs. More importantly, I invite everyone to visit www.savesummerjobs.ca so you can send a letter directly to your local MP, expressing your deep concern. Respectful communication regarding this unjust policy is very important. The process should take no more than three minutes.
As we continue to pray for all those elected to political office, be assured of my gratitude for all that you do to preserve and sustain the faith. St. Michael the Archangel, patron saint of the Archdiocese of Toronto, pray for us.
Sincerely in Christ,
Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto
PLEASE NOTE: This special collection will take place next weekend, June 23 & 24. There are empty envelopes at the back of the church, please write your regular envelop number, name and address on the envelope. The Archdiocese will also accept online donations through the DONATE NOW portal accessible at www.archtoronto.org.
Unauthorized Handouts and Posting in the Parish
We recently had unauthorized distributions of pamphlets and advertisements in the parking lot and unauthorized posting in the Church bulletin board. Parish sanctioned events, materials and information are not promoted this way. Persons, businesses, and organizations wishing to advertise to our parishioners must speak to Fr. Peter or Connie Durante in order to receive permission to do so. Thank you for your cooperation!
Requests for Baptism Records
To request a copy of your child’s baptism record, contact the Ministry Centre by phone or email nimfa@st-bonaventure.ca. Provide your child’s full name, date of birth and approximate date of Baptism. You will also need to provide photo identification such as a copy of your driver’s license or passport.
Requests need to be made 5 days in advance of the time that the record is needed. In keeping with
the policies of the Archdiocese of Toronto, we follow civil legislation pertaining
to privacy and access to information.
Stewardship: A Way of Living
June 10th Offertory Collections
Thank you for your generous donations.
Regular Collection: $7,345.85
Marygrove Camp Offering: $ 3,217.05
Pre-Authorized Giving: $ 2,926.00
Donate Now: $ 328.00
Second Collection:
June 23 and 24 – Canada Summer Jobs Collection
ShareLife Total: $73,476.31
We are grateful to those of you who have generously contributed to this year’s ShareLife campaign. You can still make a gift through the parish collection plate or donate online at: www.sharelife.org . Thank you for your generous support of the parish and of ShareLife!
Gifts of Securities
Do you have securities that have gone up in value? You can now make your parish offertory and special collections gifts using securities (stocks, mutual funds, bonds). You will not have to pay any capital gains on securities gift and you will get a tax receipt for the full amount. For more information contact the Development Office of the Archdiocese of Toronto at 416-934-3411 or email: development@archtoronto.org
2018 Offertory Envelopes
2018 Offertory Envelopes have been moved to the Ministry Centre.We made some changes to some of the envelope assignments so your number may be changed.Please write your name, address and telephone number on your envelop. Thank you!
Living the Gospel by supporting ShareLife agencies
“As we begin our ShareLife campaign, we are encouraged to “Live the Gospel” in all that we do. How do we demonstrate that in our community? Living the Gospel may mean helping single mothers to care for their newborn children, or being available to families facing difficulties, or welcoming refugee families to our community. For more than 41 years, countless individuals have experienced this compassionate care offered by our agencies. Please support our annual archdiocesan appeal during this Lenten season!”
~ Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto
ShareLife is the official annual charitable appeal of the Archdiocese of Toronto, raising funds to help support a large family of Catholic Agencies. Annually, ShareLife social service agencies provide services to many people locally and assist countless more in developing countries around the world. They feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, protect the meek and care for the sick. In 42 municipalities, in 225 parishes, and in more than 20 languages, those in need received professional, faith-informed and compassionate care as a result of our generosity.
To Support St. Clare Inn...
The Loblaws group of companies admitted to participating in a price fixing scheme relating to packaged bread. In addition to cooperating into the issue, Loblaws has offered a goodwill gesture in the form of a $25 gift card to anyone who has purchased bread from Loblaws, Supercenters, No Frills, Zehrs, Fortinos, Valu-mart etc. over the last 14 years. Registration for the gift cards runs from January 8th to May 8th at www.loblawcard.ca.
Since then, there has been much press about the gift card with a push for individuals to register for the $25 gift card and donate it to a charity. This desire to pass on this goodwill gesture to charities has gained considerable traction over the last month.
Which brings me to St. Clare Inn. Our weekly groceries for residents are purchased at No Frills, which is part of the Loblaws group of companies. Should anyone qualify to register for the $25 Gift Card and are looking for a local charity to support, St. Clare Inn would gladly accept your donated card and use the funds to purchase food at No Frills for the residents of St. Clare Inn. Thanks!
~ Friar Tom Purcell
| The Franciscan Church of St. Bonaventure |
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| Report to our Parish community on the Financial Results for 2017 |
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 |
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2017 |
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2016 |
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| For the year, Parish support through weekly collections, |
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| Easter & Christmas offerings amounted to: |
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$ 662,733 |
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$ 687,630 |
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| Out of these receipts, we must meet the operating |
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| expenses for the Church, which were: |
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| Salaries and benefits ( Note 2 ) |
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412,905 |
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454,493 |
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| Parish Operations ( Note 3 ) |
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139,845 |
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157,902 |
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| Maintenance & Utilities ( Note 4) |
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107,981 |
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119,394 |
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| Archdiocesan Assessment ( Note 5 ) |
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105,697 |
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110,491 |
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| Total Operating Expenses |
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$ 766,428 |
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$ 842,280 |
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| expenses, we experienced an Operating Loss of: |
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$ (103,695) |
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$ (154,650) |
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| During the year we received income from various other sources: |
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| - Contributions received for Ministry Programmes. (The Church |
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| portion of the Family of Faith Campaign) |
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78,833 |
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78,288 |
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| - Bulletin advertising, support from The Franciscan Friars and |
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| offerings for weddings, baptisms and funerals, interest earned. |
39,652 |
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55,183 |
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| Total Other Income |
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118,485 |
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133,471 |
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| Net Income (Loss) |
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$ 14,790 |
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$ (21,179) |
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| Maintenance Fund - Collections and Expenses |
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2016 |
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| Opening Balance, 01 January |
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$ 434,857 |
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$ 399,322 |
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| Collections, contributions and interest earned |
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57,784 |
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49,551 |
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492,641 |
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448,873 |
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| Expenditures |
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(14,016) |
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| Closing Balance, 31 December |
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$ 492,641 |
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$ 434,857 |
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| In 2017 there were no payments from the Maintenance Fund |
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| In 2016, we purchased defibrillators and a new computer server |
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| Balance Sheet as at December 31 |
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2017 |
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| Current Assets |
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| Cash in banks - operating funds |
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$ 98,774 |
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$ 93,284 |
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| Accounts receivable, prepaid expenses |
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226,700 |
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156,474 |
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| Total Current Assets |
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325,474 |
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249,758 |
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| Reserve Funds (Note 6) |
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492,641 |
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434,857 |
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| Total Assets |
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$ 818,115 |
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$ 684,615 |
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| Liabilities & Equity |
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| Archdiocesan Assessment Due |
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$ 105,481 |
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$ 54,591 |
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| Accounts payable |
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166,966 |
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156,930 |
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| Total Liabilities |
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272,447 |
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211,521 |
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| Equity-Excess of Assets over Liabilities |
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545,668 |
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473,094 |
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| Total Assets & Liabilities |
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$ 818,115 |
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$ 684,615 |
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| The Franciscan Church of St. Bonaventure -Financial Report - 2017 |
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| Notes to Financial Report |
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| Note 1. Your Church supported the following Archdiocesan Campaigns |
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| Share Life |
$ 116,051 |
$ 105,475 |
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| Holy Land |
5,915 |
6,342 |
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| Papal Charities |
2,402 |
3,010 |
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| Marygrove Camp |
3,368 |
3,845 |
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| Catholic Missions in Canada & Scarborough Foreign Missions |
3,287 |
3,563 |
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| Needs of the Canadian Church |
2,556 |
3,200 |
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| Mission Co-op |
3,489 |
5,549 |
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| World Mission Sunday |
2,909 |
3,206 |
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| Shepherd's Trust |
6,621 |
6,141 |
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| Humanitarian Relief |
1,597 |
8,751 |
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| Total Archdiocesan Collections |
$ 148,195 |
$ 149,082 |
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St. Clare Inn |
$ 7,510 |
$ 9,970 |
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Refugee Project |
$ - |
$ 974 |
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| The Archdiocesan Family of Faith Campaign was very succesful, raising $1,247,480 in |
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| donations and pledges , 130% of the goal of $960,000. The Parish recieves 25% of the |
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| pledge payments received by the campaign office during the year & these were: |
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$ 295,368 |
$ 380,197 |
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| Note 2. Salaries & Benefits |
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| Salaries & benefits include: |
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| * Salaries for the pastor, associate pastor, and other pastoral help throughout the year. |
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| * Parish staff includes 3 full-time employees: parish manager, lay pastoral associate and custodian; |
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| part-time custodian, cook, housekeeper, youth animator and clerical help as required throughout the year. |
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| These expenses include: |
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| * Liturgical: |
Wine, hosts, candles, music, flowers, vestments, prayer books. |
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Youth ministry, adult education, retreats, hospital chaplaincy, |
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help to the needy. |
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| * Administration: |
Office expenses, postage, photocopier costs, weekly envelopes, |
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stationery, supplies. |
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| Note 4. Maintenance and Utilities |
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| These expenses include: |
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| * Heat, power and water |
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| * Landscaping, snow and garbage removal, taxes, insurance |
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| * Repairs and maintenance |
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| Note 5. Archdiocesan Assessment |
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| The Archdiocese of Toronto levies a 15% assessment on all parish collections, (excluding |
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| maintenance funds, gifts and bequests) to be used to help support poorer parishes as |
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| well as helping to build other parishes and support Diocesan services. |
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| Note 6. Reserve Funds consist of: |
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| Maintenance & Improvement collections held for future use. |
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$ 492,641 |
$ 434,857 |
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