Finance Committee

The Finance Council is responsible for auditing and reporting the financial condition of the parish as well as advising the pastor on financial matters. The financial report is presented to the parish under Canon Law. All parishioners have a right to know and share a responsibility to operate a financially sound parish.

Administration Committee

Objectives:

  1. Evaluate other sources of income that build community life.
    1. Evaluate the current fundraising practices.
    2. Update and reenergize approach to these events.
    3. Research possibilities of a direct withdraw program.
  2. Keep connected with the local business and major donors.
    1. Offer an opportunity to express gratitude.
  3. Reach out to the broader community of Lakewood.
    1. Get actively involved in the community, through participation, promoting and interacting with the city.
  4. Encourage and engage other people’s usage of their gifts and talents.
    1. Follow through with individuals offering their gifts and talents.

All suggestions / ideas need to be presented to both Pastoral Council and the Finance Committee but we will continue to identify other ways of increasing weekly contributions.

Finance Blog

July 28, 2009

The Administration committee met to discuss the ways to keep St. Clement Parish viable. We outlined our financial need in two categories, immediate needs and future needs (six to twelve months). Since finance is an on-going process, some of the ideas are outlined below may be adjusted while other ideas will continue to be explored:

  • Include an additional envelope in the packet of monthly envelopes designated specifically for operating expenses of the parish.
  • Encouraging tithing
  • Research the possibility of using Pay Pal for weekly contributions.
  • General appeal from the pulpit
  • Mailing to all parishioners encouraging them to increase the weekly contribution
  • Financial information in the weekly bulletin and on the website indicating what is needed to run the parish on a monthly basis. Also include our weekly collection amount and educate the parishioners on parish expenses by including a “Did you know” category
  • Encourage the use of the CPO Program

While these suggestions / ideas need to be discussed with both the Finance Committee as well as the Administration Committee, we continue to identify other ways of increasing weekly contributions.

Next Steps:

  • Continue to explore other uses for the school and convent
  • Continue to keep an open dialogue with Catholic Charities
  • Major fund raising campaign utilizing the resources of an experienced fund raiser in the Catholic community
  • Reach out to our new parishioners

Financial Snap-Shot

Collection for weekend of Dec 25:
   Sunday Collection - $4,669.50
   Christmas Collection - $23,857.57
   Children’s envelopes - $60.30

Collection for weekend of Dec 18:
   Sunday Collection - $8,736.46
   Monthly Collection - $2,337.00
   Children’s envelopes - $19.42

Special fund gifts:
   Share in the Care - $185.00

Thank you for your continued support and generosity for the parish.

Contact Us

Rectory: 216.226.5116

Email Contacts:

Carm Kelly – Administration

Jeanne McMaster - Finance

Finance Council

Plan and budget the financial needs of the parish. Members with skills in finance, law and administration are appointed by the pastor.


Ms. Jeanne McMaster, chair
Mr. Charles Battiato
Mrs. Beth Ann Curtis
Mr. Larry Hayton
Mr. Frank Hoban
Mrs. Carm Kelly

Administration Council

Mrs. Carm Kelly, chair
Mr. Charles Battiato
Mrs. Beth Ann Curtis
Mr. Denny Dean
Mr. Dick Dutro
Mr. Terry Dziak
Mr. Larry Hayton
Mr. Frank Hoban
Mr. Tom Madigan
Ms. Jeanne McMaster