ST. ROSE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, April 15, 2026; 1:00 p.m.
In attendance: Father Leo, Nancy Miller, Joe Surges, Donna Hoffmann, Pat Botta, Joly Agdinaoay, Jesse Peralta, Sylvia Smith
Chair Nancy Miller welcomed all and thanked everyone for attending.
Father Leo led all in an opening prayer. He spoke of the Easter Season stating Good Friday had the most parishioners in attendance. Father mentioned the Diocese has sent out a directive not to rent any vacant properties from this time forward because of the ongoing bankruptcy crisis. Sylvia Smith submitted an article re Diocese Bankruptcy status from the West County Times, 3/23/2026.
Nancy pointed out a correction to be made in the March minutes: Peralta instead of Peralea.
*MOTION: Joe Surges made a motion to approve the March minutes. Donna Hoffmann seconded the motion. Approved.
Sylvia Smith thanked Donna Hoffmann for taking notes, due to Sylvia’s absence, and transcribing such as the March minutes.
Donna Hoffmann reported the Italian Catholic Federation donated $1500 to
St. Rose Parish along with $200 to Father Leo in honor of the Easter Season along with another $100 in honor of Father Leo’s ordination anniversary of 47 years. Donna also mentioned two new members to ICF: Jesse and Runette Peralta,
Nancy has been concerned with Browne Accounting, the Parish’s bookkeeping service. The Parish has not received any records since December. She has spoken with them letting them know that in the future the bookkeeping service needs to be punctual in getting the records to the Parish.
Nancy said she has heard from some parishioners concerned with the financial status of St. Rose. She, as she recommended to this committee, that St. Rose is in good financial standing.
Nancy presented the financial figures: General Account $26,766.57 with a check paid to Browne Accounting on March 23 $150 ($50 a month). Original savings account has been closed. New Savings Account $28,214.04. Money Market Living Memorial $26,858.90 (1 check $3000 towards the candle shrine). St. Patrick Checking Account $39,083.26.
Diocese Savings Account: $244,797.67. St. Rose interest $603.61 at 1%. St Patrick: $34,300.90 at 1% $84.37.
Fish Fry: $11,128.27 plus $1000 from the Crockett Community Foundation. Served 450 persons. A quote: Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
Joe reported the renters of the partial CCD building can no longer follow through in renting. The Diocese requires $10,000 in insurance a year; hence the present renters cannot afford to go forward. The company has paid first, last and one month rent. A letter of termination is forthcoming. Narcotics Anonymous rents monthly for one meeting $25. Will go to $100 monthly.
The garage rental will go from $50 to $75 monthly.
Joe reported that St. Patrick Church needs repair to the roof. Last done in the 1980s. He’s asking for an estimate to repair and/or new roof. St Patrick Church is cleaned quarterly; cleaned just before Easter.
Nancy advised that the Parish Council Chair should ask Sid Jensen about installing toilet seats. Also question re St. Rose Church door lock as well as CCD building door lock.
Fundraisers: concert with Senen Bagos, June 28, 3:00 p.m.. $30 under 18 years free. Halloween Masquerade Ball, October 31. November 22 Christmas Market with breakfast/lunch; 10:00 to 3:00 p.m. December 6 Christmas Concert put on by the 4:30 Mass Choir, $20/$25 a ticket.
Bishop’s Appeal: Father said people are doing the best they can. So far 26 people from St. Rose, 6 from St. Patrick.
Nancy thanked all for coming. Next meeting will be on July 15.
Adjournment at 2:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sylvia L. Smith
Notetaker
ST. ROSE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, April 15, 2026; 1:00 p.m.
In attendance: Father Leo, Nancy Miller, Joe Surges, Donna Hoffmann, Pat Botta, Joly Agdinaoay, Jesse Peralta, Sylvia Smith
Chair Nancy Miller welcomed all and thanked everyone for attending.
Father Leo led all in an opening prayer. He spoke of the Easter Season stating Good Friday had the most parishioners in attendance. Father mentioned the Diocese has sent out a directive not to rent any vacant properties from this time forward because of the ongoing bankruptcy crisis. Sylvia Smith submitted an article re Diocese Bankruptcy status from the West County Times, 3/23/2026.
Nancy pointed out a correction to be made in the March minutes: Peralta instead of Peralea.
*MOTION: Joe Surges made a motion to approve the March minutes. Donna Hoffmann seconded the motion. Approved.
Sylvia Smith thanked Donna Hoffmann for taking notes, due to Sylvia’s absence, and transcribing such as the March minutes.
Donna Hoffmann reported the Italian Catholic Federation donated $1500 to
St. Rose Parish along with $200 to Father Leo in honor of the Easter Season along with another $100 in honor of Father Leo’s ordination anniversary of 47 years. Donna also mentioned two new members to ICF: Jesse and Runette Peralta,
Nancy has been concerned with Browne Accounting, the Parish’s bookkeeping service. The Parish has not received any records since December. She has spoken with them letting them know that in the future the bookkeeping service needs to be punctual in getting the records to the Parish.
Nancy said she has heard from some parishioners concerned with the financial status of St. Rose. She, as she recommended to this committee, that St. Rose is in good financial standing.
Nancy presented the financial figures: General Account $26,766.57 with a check paid to Browne Accounting on March 23 $150 ($50 a month). Original savings account has been closed. New Savings Account $28,214.04. Money Market Living Memorial $26,858.90 (1 check $3000 towards the candle shrine). St. Patrick Checking Account $39,083.26.
Diocese Savings Account: $244,797.67. St. Rose interest $603.61 at 1%. St Patrick: $34,300.90 at 1% $84.37.
Fish Fry: $11,128.27 plus $1000 from the Crockett Community Foundation. Served 450 persons. A quote: Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
Joe reported the renters of the partial CCD building can no longer follow through in renting. The Diocese requires $10,000 in insurance a year; hence the present renters cannot afford to go forward. The company has paid first, last and one month rent. A letter of termination is forthcoming. Narcotics Anonymous rents monthly for one meeting $25. Will go to $100 monthly.
The garage rental will go from $50 to $75 monthly.
Joe reported that St. Patrick Church needs repair to the roof. Last done in the 1980s. He’s asking for an estimate to repair and/or new roof. St Patrick Church is cleaned quarterly; cleaned just before Easter.
Nancy advised that the Parish Council Chair should ask Sid Jensen about installing toilet seats. Also question re St. Rose Church door lock as well as CCD building door lock.
Fundraisers: concert with Senen Bagos, June 28, 3:00 p.m.. $30 under 18 years free. Halloween Masquerade Ball, October 31. November 22 Christmas Market with breakfast/lunch; 10:00 to 3:00 p.m. December 6 Christmas Concert put on by the 4:30 Mass Choir, $20/$25 a ticket.
Bishop’s Appeal: Father said people are doing the best they can. So far 26 people from St. Rose, 6 from St. Patrick.
Nancy thanked all for coming. Next meeting will be on July 15.
Adjournment at 2:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sylvia L. Smith
Notetaker