February 7, 2023

Dear Parishioners:

Last year was filled with wonderful blessings and transitions. Through God’s grace, we rediscovered in-person worship, end I received the tremendous honor of becoming SVDP's new pastor. I couldn't be more excited to be here and thank you all for the friendly welcome.

Of course, there is a business side to running any parish. I ask you to please read SVDP’s Annual State of the Parish Report, Below are some highlights and future challenges:

• After years of declining Sunday Collections and one-time donations (the Parish’s total operational revenue) you responded positively to the pastor’s appeals. in FY 2022, collections and donations were $610K. a big improvement over previous years. For the first time in many years, SVDP operated without running a deficit.

• SVDP depends primarily on income from the Sunday Offertory to support Parish operations. In 2022, Sunday Collections totaled $329k; however, the cost to  ”'open the church doors" was $427k. While donations increased significantly in 2022 we still have strides to make.

• In recent years, the Parish received very few large charitable donations. IF POSSIBLE-. we ask that families consider including SVDP in their estate planning. Over the years, gifts from Parish benefactors significantly helped SVDP'S Financial stability. Please contact me if you would like to include SVDP in your estate plan.

I thank you for your prayers of support for our Parish community and for sharing the gifts God has given you. 

Sincerely Yours in Christ. 

 
Father Arturo Albano
 

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