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St. Simon Catholic Parish Weekly Bulletin
St. Simon Catholic Parish fosters Christ-centered discipleship through life long spiritual formation,
open sharing of our gifts, and active participation in our church, schools, and greater community.
Ascension of the Lord
May 17, 2015
Our eighth graders will celebrate Confirmation this Saturday at the 5:00pm Mass
May 16, 2015 with Bishop Thomas Daly.
Peter Alfonsi
Jose Alvarez
Alexandra Attard
Kirk Baranowski
Sarah Bettendorf
Christopher Boennighausen
Rory Bradford
Annalise Chisholm
Christopher Clerkin
Ailis Conner
Sydney DeFranco
Andrea Del ino
Conner Demo
Brennan Denzel
Matthew Diamond
Jan Dukic
Lovro Dukic
Margaret Eggleton
Shannon Fairlee
Bailey Ghashghai
Kevin Gottlieb
Ann Goulart
Mia Grizelj
Nolan Nepomuceno
Elizabeth Hong
Grace Karic
Anthony Katwan
Matthew Larson
Thomas Lawler
Nathan Lue
Sophia Lu kin
Tyler Owens
Madeline Luscher
Andrew Lutsky
Giancarlo Magarelli
Luka Margaretich
Antonio Matusich
Irene McNelis
Heather Migdal
Stephen Migdal
Kalena Moreira
Jakob Motogawa
Stephanie Munday
James Nell, Jr.
Matthew Pfeifer
Joshua Ploshay
John Powell
Maxine Quinn
Natalie Robles
Tyler Roey
Victoria Sanchez
Kevin Schmidek
Katherine Sturtevant
Ryan Swearingen
Cole Troedson
Ryan Troedson
Derrick Turner
Justin Valestra
Victoria Verceles
Jake Webster
Luke Zamlich
Today’s Readings
First Reading — This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way as you have seen
him going into heaven (Acts 1:1-11).
Second Reading — God seated Jesus at his right hand in the heavens (Ephesians 1:17-23).
Gospel — The Lord Jesus was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God (Mark 16:15-20).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
St. Simon Catholic Parish 1860 Grant Road Los Altos, CA 94024 T: 650-967-8311 F: 650-967-8876
St. Simon Parish School 1840 Grant Road Los Altos, CA 94024 650-968-9952
www.stsimon.org
Parish Directory
Office Hours:
Mon.—Fri.
9:00am to 5:00pm
Office Phone:
650-967-8311
24 HourEmergency:408-982-2061
Pastor
Rev. V. Warwick James
Rectory@stsimon.org
LastweekendweheldaspecialcollectionforCatholicReliefService’sAid
tothepeopleaffectedbytheearthquakeinNepal.Anewearthquakeof
magnitude7.3occurredTuesday,totheareawhichisstillstrugglingto
recoverfromthedevastating7.8quakethathitApril25andleftmore
than8,000dead.
Ext 17
Parochial Vicars
Rev. Noel Sanvicente
Ext 18
nsanvicente@stsimon.org
Rev. Mendie Nguyen
mnguyen@stsimon.org
More Urgent Collection for Nepal Earthquake Relief
Ext 19
Rev. Michael Burns, Retired Ext 20
Liturgy
ThisonewascenteredmidwaybetweenKathmanduandMountEverest.
ImpoverishedNepalappealedformonetaryaid,aswellasmedical
experts,andhelicopterstocarryfoodandtemporarysheltersto
hundredsofthousandslefthomelessintherain.
Sofarwehavecollectedover$5,800tohelpwiththereliefeffort.Ifyou
wouldstillliketocontribute,thenpleasemakeacheckoutto“St.Simon
Parish,”andMemo“NepalEarthquakeRelief.”Wewillmakesurethe
moneygoestohelpthoseaffectedbythesenaturaldisasters.
Suzanne Fitzgerald, Dir. of Liturgy
sfitzgerald@stsimon.org Ext 21
Amy Stacke, Music Coordinator
astacke@stsimon.org
Rectory Office
Joan Mibach, Business Manager
jmibach@stsimon.org
Ext 16
Lyn Patton, Admin. Assistant
lpatton@stsimon.org
Ext 10
Darcy Yaley, Bulletin Editor
dyaley@stsimon.org
Ext 22
Brenda Moceyunas, Welcome Min.
bmoceyunas@stsimon.org Ext 11
Matt Wagner, Tech. Ministry Coor.
mwagner@stsimon.org Ext 10
Faith Formation
Sr. Rebecca Shinas, ASF & RCIA
rebecca@stsimon.org
Ext 13
Monica Miller, Dir. Catech. Min.
mmiller@stsimon.org
Ext 32
TBA, Director Youth Ministry
rectory@stsimon.org
Ext 31
with local aid in the domestic U.S.
Angela Johnson/Melissa Powell, PSR
psr@stsimon.org
Ext 32
Facilities
Victor Ramirez, Facilities Manager
vramirez@stsimon.org
Ext 24
Juan Navarro, Facilities
wnavarro@stsimon.org
Ext 24
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Canned meals,alongwithchili, pork and beans,and
baked beansareneededforourfoodpantry.Wealso
needHEALTHY FOOD SNACKS!!!Allyourfooddonations
areusedandappreciated!
Saint Simon Parish School
Marriage Preparation
Steve Rummell, Principal
srummell@stsimon.org
St.SimonwillbeholdingmarriagepreparationcoursebeginninginJune.
EngagedcouplesplanningtobemarriedintheCatholicChurchmust
eitherattendamarriagepreparationcourseoranengagedEncounter
weekendretreat.Thecourseconsistsof ivemeetingsandisfreeof
charge.Formoreinformation,pleasecontactTerriChapmanat
408‐313‐3727.
Michelle Nealon, Vice Principal
mnealon@stsimon.org
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Lay Reflection Opportunity
On-Going Prayers
Liturgical Celebrations
Interestedindrawingon
experiencesfromyourpersonal
faithjourneytoserveasaLay
Re lector?Ifso,pleasejoinuson
Tuesday,May 26from1:30‐
2:30pmattheRectory
ConferenceRoomforaninfo.
sharinganddiscernment
session.LayRe lectorsareneed‐
edforFather'sDay(June20‐21).
It’sanenrichingopportunitywith
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youthrougheachstep.Please
contactRoseLue
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408‐807‐5268ifyou’dliketo
attendorhavequestions.Allare
welcome!
EveryThursdayPraytheRosary
fortheprotectionoftheunborn
andbornbabiesstartingat
10:45am.PlannedParenthoodin
MountainView,225SanAntonio
Rd.(intersectionofCaliforniaSt.
&SanAntonioRd.).Weneed
morepray‐ers.
~Thanks, Rita Donnelly
Every vocation to consecrated life is
born in contemplation, from moments
of intense communion and from a
deep relationship of friendship with
Christ, from the beauty and light
which was seen shining on his face.
–StartingAfreshfromChrist:
ARenewedCommitmentto
ConsecratedLifeintheThird
Millennium,no.9
How to Create Your Memoir
OnThursday,May 28from7:00‐
9:00pmintheSimonRoom,
JackieHaughwilldiscussthe
writingprocessforcreatingone's
memoir,thegiftweleavebehind
forfuturegenerations.Shewill
alsobesigningherbook,MyLife
inaTutu.Refreshmentswillbe
served,sorsvpto
jackie@jackiehaugh.com.
Sunday
7:30am, 9:00am, 11:15am,
and 5:00pm.
10:30am for Forum Residents
Holy Days of Obligation
6:30am, 8:30am, and 6:30pm
School Masses
8:30am 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
of the month during the school year.
DEVOTIONS
Eucharistic Adoration Tuesdays
from 9:00am to 3:30pm in the chapel.
SACRAMENTS
RCIA Youth and adults interested in
exploring the Catholic Faith or
completing the Sacraments of initiation,
please call 650-967-8311.
Marriage Couples must complete
Marriage Preparation. Contact a parish
priest to make arrangements at least six
months prior to the date of marriage, at
650-967-8311.
Beading/Jewelry
Sewing/Knitting
Curling ribbon
Beads, we love beads
Buttons, Sewing needles
Do A Dot markers
Clean washers and bolts
Yarn
Puff balls
Elastic beading string
Pillow stuffing
Toys/fun/sport
Weekend Mass
Saturday
8:30am,
5:00pm (Sun. Observance)
Reconciliation 4:00pm Saturdays or
by appointment, 650-967-8311
ThankyouforyourgeneroussupportoftheTijuanaMinistrymission.
Followingisa“wishlist”ofitemsneededtosupportourprogramsfor
children,teensandmothers.Itemsmaybedroppedoffattheparish
Rectory.
Paint brushes
Daily Mass - Monday—Friday
6:30am and 8:30am
Baptism Infant baptism is celebrated
upon completion of our parish Baptism
Preparation Program. Generally
celebrated during Mass on the 2nd and
4th Sundays of the month. For more
information contact a parish priest at
the rectory, 650-967-8311.
Tijuana Ministry Wish List
Craft Supplies
MASSES
Thread/Ribbon/ric rac
Paper
Colored duct tape
New play dough
Googlie eyes
Plastic cookie cutters
Color/white cardstock
Paint brushes
Fold up soccer goals
Tissue paper
Popsicle/craft sticks
Ball pumps
Scrapbook Paper
"Pipe Cleaners" colored
Simple Lego (just blocks)
Stick on jewels
Lego official building boards
Granola bars, no chocolate
Simple Stickers - stars,
hearts, dots, shapes, flowers
Travel shampoos, lotions,
soaps, etc.
Jars of Peanut Butter
Snack Items
Sacrament of the Sick Ministers can
bring communion or, anointing can be
arranged, for parishioners who are ill,
home-bound or in the hospital. For
more information please contact the
Rectory office, 650-967-8311.
Saints and Special Observances
Wed: St. Bernadine of Siena
Sun: Vigil of Pentecost
Next Week’s Gospel Readings
Mon: Jn 16:29-33
Tue: Jn 17:1-11a
Wed: Jn 17:11b-19
Thu: Jn 17:20-26
Fri: Jn 21:15-19
Sat: Jn 21:20-25
Sun: Acts 2:1-11; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13;
Jn 20:19-23
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St. Simon Parish Financial Results For Third Quarter Ended 3-31-2015
The Church showed income for the quarter of $578k versus budget of $523k. This increase over plan was due primarily
to additional income generated by the auction. Collections were lower than budget by 6% for the quarter, and 4% for the
year. Q3 expenses of $370K were lower than planned expenses of $396K, primarily due to lower than planned salary
and expenses for fewer employees, and reduced spending on facilities for one priest not yet relocated. Online giving
continues to increase, with over 290 parishioners participating. You may sign up by clicking the online giving link on
the Church website at parish.stsimon.org.
For the School, income was 99% of budget, at $1,214k vs. $1,224k. Expenses for the third quarter were 5% lower than
budget primarily due to lower than planned salaries and benefits. This resulted in the School showing third quarter net
income of $147k vs. $100k budget. School year-to-date net income was $363K, about 13% over plan.
Upcoming changes to Church and School financial reports
Based on comments the Finance Council and parish staff have received regarding the Church and School finances, we
believe that the current financial reporting format should provide a more comprehensive picture of the Church and
School financial obligations and cash requirements. In particular, with the current financial reports, it may be difficult
to see potential Church and School liabilities, and how we plan to pay for future commitments.
After consulting with financial advisors and researching the approaches taken by other parishes, the Finance Council has
recommended that St. Simon Church and School revise their financial reports to include an analysis of the reserves
necessary to maintain the financial viability of the Church and School, and the status on meeting those reserve levels.
The reserves fall into two broad categories. The first is an operating reserve to handle any contingencies that may
occur, similar to the way an individual may set aside salary to handle potential emergencies. The second is a facilities
reserve to pay for lar ge capital expenditur es to maintain the buildings as they age, such as r eplacing car peting,
modernizing the plumbing and electrical infrastructure, upgrading computer networks, refurbishing air conditioning and
heating systems, and renovating the roof.
This September, the financial reports for the 2014-15 fiscal year will include an estimate of the recommended operating
and facilities reserves for both the Church and School, and will outline the progress in meeting those reserves. Our hope
is that by focusing on 1) the reserves needed to maintain the Church and School, and 2) how the reserves are being used
each year, there will be a clearer understanding of the financial condition at the Church and School.
We believe in transparency in the financial operations of St. Simon Church and School. Complete financial statements
are available for your review in the parish office. If you have any questions, please contact any of the Parish Finance
Council members.
Sincerely, St. Simon Parish Finance Council
Alisanne Allen, Chair Michael Boennighausen Marty Bradford Christine Coli
Lincoln Clark
Bob Franceschini
Steve Giusti Fr. Warwick James
Bill Klaus Joan Mibach
Steve Rummell Stephanie Tsiagkas Dave White
St. Simon Church
Income Statement Performance
(Dollars in Thousands)
Actual
Qtr Ended
3-31-2015
Budget
Qtr Ended
3-31-2015
Actual
9 mo ended
3-31-2015
Budget
2014-2015
9 mo ended Annual Budg3-31-2015
et
Income
Sunday Collections
Gifts, Other Income
Total Income
$264
314
$578
$281
242
$523
A
B
$867
558
$1,425
$901
478
$1,379
$1,231
398
$1,629
Expenses
Staff Salaries & Benefits
Admin & Cathedraticum
Ministry Programs
Facilities
Outreach
Total Expense
$196
45
35
82
12
$370
$209
44
40
95
8
$396
C
$610
132
62
275
31
$1,110
$629
132
88
318
25
$1,192
$834
178
112
411
57
$1,592
Net Income
$208
$127
$315
$187
$37
D
Church Note A:
Church Note B:
Church Note C:
Church Note D:
Sunday and Holy Day collections behind 6% for quarter and 4% year-to-date.
Auction income higher than budgeted.
Salaries and benefits lower than budget due fewer employees.
Facilities budget includes off-site housing for one priest not yet relocated.
St. Simon School
Actual
Qtr Ended
3-31-2015
Budget
Qtr Ended
3-31-2015
Tuition
Fees, Donations, Fundraising
Programs
$1,123
50
41
$1,130
44
50
Total Income
$1,214
$1,224
Expenses
Staff Salaries & Benefits
Instruction, Technology, Supplies
Facilities & Maintenance
Programs
Total Expense
$861
85
110
11
$1,067
$911
82
100
31
$1,124
$147
$100
Income Statement Performance
(Dollars in Thousands)
Actual
9 mo ended
3-31-2015
Budget
9 mo ended
3-31-2015
2014-2015
Annual
Budget
Income
Net Income
Note A:
Note B:
Note C:
Note D:
A
B
C
D
$2,971
474
141
$3,008
441
120
$3,768
457
162
$3,586
$3,569
$4,387
$2,547
289
330
58
$3,224
$2,577
297
301
74
$3,249
$3,485
388
399
113
$4,385
$362
$320
$2
Timing difference on extra curricular income collection for quarter. Extended care income higher than budget.
Salaries and benefits lower than budget for substitutes and classroom aides.
Depreciation costs for classroom upgrades higher than budget.
Budget timing difference on expenses for field trips and extra-curricular activities.
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Church, School, Teacher Fund
(Dollars in Thousands)
ASSETS
Current Assets
Unrestricted Cash
Donor & Designated Cash
Teacher Endowment Investment
Rooted In Faith Campaign Funds
Receivables
Other Current Assets
Total Current Assets
Actual
Qtr Ended
3-31-2015
$
Actual
Year Ended
6-30-2014
$
2,417.1
1,432.2
1,459.3
92.2
03.9
65.1
5,469.8
$
$
1,871.1
1,161.5
1,427.3
92.2
26.7
55.4
4,634.2
$
5,432.0
$
5,620.0
$
10,901.8
$
10,254.2
$
$
$
$
216.8
618.2
348.3
0.4
1,183.6
1,183.6
Notes
A
B
A. Includes Auction proceeds and cash for
summer months without tuition income.
B. Includes restrictions for scholarships,
facility projects, prepaid tuition deposits
and operating reserves.
Fixed Assets
Buildings, Fixtures, Equipment
(Less accumulated depreciation)
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
Accrued Expenses
Deferred Revenue
Other Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES
EQUITY
Restricted & Donor Designated
Rooted In Faith Cap. Campaign Funds
Retained Earnings
Current Year Net Income
TOTAL EQUITY
$
$
3.7
852.3
264.1
1.9
1,122.0
1,122.0
$
2,660.3
92.2
6,350.1
677.3
9,779.9
$
2,644.8
92.2
6,260.7
72.9
9,070.6
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
$
10,901.8
$
10,254.2
C
A
C. Accrued expense for retirement, summer
salaries and benefits.
See Note A
Please pray for our sick,
homebound, those with special
prayer needs, and all the sick of our
parish.
With permission we publish the names
of those who request special prayers.
Names will appear in this section of our
bulletin for three weeks. If you wish to
have your name left on or included
please call 650-967-8311.
RichardAnderson
CatherineBruck
ChristineBrugnoli
WilliamBrugnoli
BettyClarke
RonEssary
EileenFaria
NelsonGuiab
ConnieHall
McCoy Martin
LisaMcBride
RitaMcDevitt
GaryMcLain
NinaMissman
JoanneMoore
EmmaNapoli
LeePanec
PatriciaPelger
Anne&JoeSchram
SherronSmith
GuadalupeThidemann
MichaelTeubert
BeckyMcLainVanMeter
JulieVeit
MaryVieira
Gilda Zalata
Mass Intentions for May 16/17
Sat.,May16
Sun.,May17
Mon.,May18
Tues.,May19
Wed.,May20
Thur.,May21
Fri.,May22
Sat.,May23
Sun.,May24
8:30pm
5:00pm
7:30am
9:00am
10:30am
11:15am
5:00pm
6:30am
8:30am
6:30am
8:30am
6:30am
8:30am
6:30am
8:30am
6:30am
8:30am
8:30am
5:00pm
7:30am
9:00am
10:30am
11:15am
5:00pm
Mother’sDayNovena
Fr.Warwick
Mother’sDayNovena
BishopDaly
Sp.Int.ofMarieFox
Fr.Warwick
Mother’sDayNovena
Fr.Noel
*PPItheForum
Fr.Warwick
FortheSt.SimonParishioners Fr.Mendie
IdaVenturino
Fr.Mendie
DianneRavizza
Msgr.Mike
Dr.&Mrs.J.J.Dalpiaz
Fr.Mendie
AnneSchraer
Fr.Mendie
TheZipse&BartolottiFamiliesFr.Noel
DorotheaScalise
Fr.Warwick
ReginaDowling
Fr.Noel
LouiseGravino
Fr.Noel
GabrielDavid
Fr.Warwick
MariaReyes
Fr.Warwick
Sp.Int.ofMichaelScott
Fr.Warwick
WalterO’Neill
Fr.Warwick
SueRamirez
Fr.Mendie
TheBischeriGalliFamily
Fr.Noel
FortheSt.SimonParishioners Fr.Warwick
*PPItheForum
Fr.Mike
Sp.Int.ofFr.MarvinDeutsch Fr.Noel
Sp.IntofChristopherChang Fr.Warwick
*PPI=Priest’sPersonalIntention.
Pleaseprayforthereposeofthesoulswho’vediedthisweek.Pray
especiallyforHowardFolger,andMichael Patrick Macaraeg Manotok .
PLG Cash Calendar
Congratulationstothisweek’s$100
CashCalendarwinner:L.
Morey.Thankyouforyour
support!
Joinover290fellowparishionerswho
nowenjoytheconvenienceofsafe,
secureandeasyOnlineGiving.Please
visit:http://parish.stsimon.org/
online-giving to
signuptoday.
Sharing the Gifts of Treasure—Thank you!
Following is the budgeted and actual money received from Sunday and
Holy Day collections: as of May 10, 2015.Note: Does not include all the
online giving numbers.
YTD Budgeted
YTD Collected
YTD Variance
$1,086,032.
$1,023,309.
($62,723.)
AnynegativeamountintheYearToDateVariancemayhavean
affectontheparishnotreachingour inancialgoalsthisyear.
Welcome!
Registrationformsmaybefoundinthemainvestibuleormaybedownloadedatwww.stsimon.org.Formoreinformation
regardingregistration,orSt.SimonParish’sministriesandorganizationscontactBrendaMoceyunasat650‐967‐8311x11or
bmoceyunas@stsimon.org.
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address, City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number / Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________
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available at: http://parish.stsimon.org/online-giving