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The Rev. J. Edward Morris, Rector
The Annual Congregational Meeting
January 20, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.
Call to Order
Opening Prayer
Appointment of Parliamentarian
Election of Secretary
Minutes of the 2007 Annual Meeting
The Election of the Vestry Class of 2010
Reports
Resolutions
For the Good of the Church
Adjournment
INDEX
OF REPORTS
Statistics
Rector’s Report
Ministries of Excellence Reports:
WORSHIP:
Music: Adult Choir and Orchestra,
Children’s Choir and Orchestra
Flower Delivery
Ushers
Tape and Word
Acolytes
Altar Guild
Lectors
Eucharistic Ministers
Eucharistic Visitors
Intercessory Prayer Group
Pew Materials
CARE:
Senior Warden
Newcomers
Greeters
Crisis Care
College and Young Adult
Parish Life
Foyer Groups
Hospitality
Time and Talent
Breakfasts
Burial Ground
Property
Long Range Planning
EDUCATION:
Christian Formation: Children and
Youth reports
Website
Calvary Connection
Adult Forum
OUTREACH:
Clothes Shops
Food Closet
Help Ministries
Book Aid
Outreach Gifts
FINANCIAL
REPORTS
2007 Financial
Statements
Stewardship
Finance
Committee
VOTING
STIPULATIONS
BALLOT
STATISTICS
From the
Register of Services, January 1 – December 31, 2007
1.
Eucharists:
197 (143 Sundays, 52 Weekdays)
Other services: 98 (41 private Eucharists, 37 Daily Office, 20 Weekdays)
Total
Attendance: All Services – 12,396 (11,926
in 2006)
Average Sunday Attendance at HE: 176
Average
Attendance at HE - 3
Sunday services: 188
Average Attendance at HE
- 2 Sunday
services: 143
Average Thursday Attendance at HE: 14 (excluding Maundy Thursday)
2.
From
the Parish Register:
Baptisms
8 (3 in 2006)
Allen
Lloyd Bagley, Amy Elizabeth Bagley, Lucy V. Hess, Sergei V. Hess,
Susie Michelle Flatt, Saengdeaune Jessica Mekmaysy, Cameron James Wadell,
Christine Jenness
Martin
Confirmations: 12 (8 in 2006)
Marshall Allen Hess, Mary
Catherine Wright, Griffin Aukai Brown,
Julian Todd Rippy,
Peter Yeates Fulton, Stuart James Ellison MacLean,
Mary Jane Rush Booker, Susie
Michelle Flatt, David Edward Smith,
Saengdeaune
Jessica Montgomery, David John Bos,
Elizabeth Anne Collier Vail
Receptions: 1
Jonathan Craig Cecil
Marriages: 7 (4 in 2006)
John
Hunt Stites III and Martha Kate Meng
Robert Carl Koch III and Adele
Dorothy Smith
Joseph Edward Wilson and
Stephanie Rachel Young
Thomas Wayne Gift, Jr. and Leigh Walton Clark
Jonathan Craig Cecil and Saengdeaune Jessica Mekmaysy
Karl Robert Licht
and Susie Michelle Flatt
Jeffrey Lyle Baker and Shelley Stockett Jeffries
Burials: 5 (9 in 2006)
Donald Jack Allen, James Eugene Tittle II, Hugh John Caperton III
Louise Railey
Senior, Rebecca Coliz
Transfers In: 15 (13 in 2006)
Marsha Leigh Webb, Harriett
Northcutt, Jonathan Craig Cecil,
Thomas Wayne Gift, Jr., Stephanie
Marie Curtis, John Speed,
Robert Perkins Dillard, Roberta
Lou Schaffner, Preston Schaffner
Dillard,
Richard R. Tryon III, Sharon L. Tryon,
Richard R. Tryon IV,
Shelley Stockett
Jeffries, Cecelia Walcek, Eliza Farnsley.
Transfers Out: 9 (7 in 2006)
Stephen
W. Wogaman, Michele J. Wogaman,
Pinkney S. Wiggins,
Emily M. Wogaman,
Deborah A. Wogaman, David E. Smith,
Michael J. Small, Calvin L. Dixson, Naomi M. Cleaver
RECTOR
When I was in seminary, the most practical
and pragmatic courses I took were the four called Pastoral Theology (also known
as PT1, 2, 3, and 4). In short, these classes were about life as a parish
priest. Among other things, I remember my professor, Bill Doubleday, teaching
about the “Honeymoon” period of congregational ministry. The honeymoon is that
time when a priest first arrives in a parish. In most cases, it is a period
when just about everyone is happy and excited about a new beginning. Everyone's
best behavior is on display and all is perfect harmony. The Honeymoon can last
for months or years.
As tempting as it might be to be lulled into
perpetuating this sweet period, it is not until the honeymoon is over that real
growth in the relationship can happen. Think about a marriage or other kind of
relationship – the telltale signs of its strength, depth, and growth are only
seen through years of being together. Over time, the relationship changes
(typically for the better) as the couple sees more and more of each other and
becomes more familiar with the gifts, habits, tendencies, idiosyncrasies and,
yes, the faults of the other.
This past October (2007), I celebrated my
third anniversary of serving as Calvary's Rector. I can't say exactly when, but
I knew well before then that the honeymoon had ended. I can't recall any specific
event, but somehow after I had celebrated my second Easter Sunday (2006), it
felt like, if not the honeymoon, then, at least a period of transition had
ended.
We find ourselves in 2008, and well into our
fourth year of relationship as parish and priest. The Annual Reports that
follow are filled with details about our relationship. Like all relationships,
we have our strong areas and some areas that could use some attention and
work. Overall, I think you will agree,
that Calvary is a healthy and vibrant church and we continue to grow.
As in all relationships, it takes more than
any one person to keep it growing and strong. I am not foolish enough for a
second to think that our progress and success has been because of my effort
alone. There is an entire congregation of committed and faithful people to
thank and appreciate.
2007 was a tremendous year in many respects.
Some highlights include: Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Supper; Aiding Jeffrey and
Olivia as refugees; Lenten Recital Series; Katrina Relief Mission Trip; Noel C.
and Mrs. P. performance and fundraising event; Calvary Camp Weekend in May
(Friday to Sunday); Adult Forum Lectures by John Hale in January and again in
October and November; Youth Sunday; Confirmation Sunday with Bishop Gulick; Painting of the second floor classrooms and hallway
by parishioners; Vacation Bible School; Calvary-Holy Cross Sunday Celebration
in September; Grant received for refurbishing the South Tower for the Youth;
First Newcomers’ Orientation; Unique
Artique; Construction of Churchyard Fence; and another record setting Every
Member Canvass Stewardship Campaign.
We also celebrated Anita House
(Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant) and Leroy Malone (Sexton) as they moved
from part-time to full-time. Since 2004, we have grown from two full-time
positions to five full-time positions. These additions have helped tremendously
in allowing Calvary to sustain the vibrancy of community life as well as
provide excellent support in many areas of ministry.
We continue to grow in so many ways, but it
is our growth in Christ that is of utmost importance. Our number one reason for
existing is to “praise God from whom all blessings flow.” I am committing
myself to another year of living the life I have been baptized into, namely the
life of Jesus Christ. Our life is praise, so let us do so gladly, and with much
vigor and thanksgiving move forward into the future.
God bless you –
J. Edward Morris, Rector
The following
reports are grouped according to our
FOUR
GREAT MINISTRIES of EXCELLENCE at
WORSHIP
CARE
EDUCATION
OUTREACH
(Finances follow)
WORSHIP
Worship
is the cornerstone of our life together. Through it we are transformed into
people blessed by our experience of encountering God and commissioned to go
forth into the world spreading this blessing through serving Christ in all
people. This past year, we continued our three-service schedule September
through May, our two-service schedule June through the second Sunday of
September, and our Thursday Holy Eucharist throughout the year. We adjusted the
times of our earlier services in order to create a slight window between each
one. The 8:00 service now begins at 7:45, and the 9:15 service commences at
9:00. The 9:00 service continues with music from the U of L Music School
students on the first three Sundays of the month. As Episcopalians we find much
of our identity in what we share together during worship. There are many
opportunities to serve God by serving in some capacity during or in preparation
of worship. Please read through the following reports and choose one or two
that you would like to explore as a way of deepening your faith and enabling
others to deepen their faith through the experience of worshiping in this
wonderful place.
MUSIC
AT CALVARY
This is the 44th time I have
reported on the state of music at Calvary! As an inner city church, we
have a special challenge to offer unique programs that attract people who have
to pass four or five other churches to get to Calvary, as well as ministering
to those who live in our neighborhood. We have assessed and are meeting that
challenge through ambitious programs, including music. While nothing can, will,
or should remain exactly the same, we have a firm foundation on which to build.
I thank Father Ned and Father Humke for both appreciating and supporting that
foundation as we continue to strive to uphold our tradition of musical
excellence, and I thank them for their interest and cooperation in understanding
the importance of liturgy and the role that music can play in fitting all of
that together.
The Calvary Adult Choir consists of
a loyal group of about 35 singers who provide music every Sunday, even in the
summer. For the adult choir, it means a commitment for the whole morning EVERY
SUNDAY, for we rehearse an hour and a half before we ever get into church. On
occasion, we also hear various instruments played by members of Calvary,
including flute (Julio and James Racine, Elyse Hensley), violin (Judy Wilson,
Marie Montilla, Marsha Webb, Anne Marie deZeeuw, James Racine, Mary Gail Richardson, Haley Hensley,
Kelsey Hensley)), viola (Beth Rudwell, Nina Racine),
cello (Judith Hamilton, Cynthia Racine Tran, Anne Richardson), and harp (Julia
Richardson). We are especially pleased that some of our young strings are now
advanced enough to also play in the “big” orchestra! And do not forget our
bagpipers, Anne Marie deZeeuw and Larry Frederiksen. The 9:00 service music continues our project of
reaching out to music students at the University of Louisville. A
flute-clarinet-bass trio provides music on the first and second Sundays, while
trumpet (sometimes with organ) does the third. So that our children know what a
pipe organ sounds like, I take the fourth Sunday, and anything goes for the
fifth. Our volunteer choir director Melvin Dickinson deserves much thanks for his expertise and
dedication. I would also like to thank Jim Barnes for his Herculean
efforts to keep the music library in order and to provide CDs to keep tabs on
it all. Special events in 2007 for which the adult choir sang
included Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, All Saints’ Day at Christ Church
Cathedral, the wedding of Adele Smith (daughter of choir member Jon), and
Christmas Eve.
The
21st Annual Lenten Listen and Lunch
Series this spring was again a real community effort, with excellent recitals
and luncheons prepared by more than 40 Calvary volunteers. A total of 376 people
attended the five Wednesday concerts played by John Bryant, Margaret Dickinson,
Julia Richardson, Michael Tunnell, and the Redden
Family Singers. The recitals generated donations of $1328. This amount was
given to help the Mississippi victims of Hurricane Katrina and to support the
mission of the Calvary people who spent a week at Camp Coast Care. Other
concerts and recitals included two by the Louisville Bach Society (one in April
narrated by Dr. John Hale to a packed church of children) and violin recitals
by students of Judy Wilson, as well as various musical offerings in Parker Hall
on the new grand piano that was completely funded by donations from the people
of Calvary – one piano key at a time!
As
to what I do … for six days a week, I try to balance a vital music program and
all it entails with tons of other things: running the
food program; coordinating the daily volunteers; serving as board member for
the Help Ministries; composing and printing the weekly bulletins, the
newsletter, posters, and other mailings and chasing after people who don’t like
deadlines; coordinating weddings; coordinating the Lenten Series, serving as
cook, organ recitalist and troubleshooter; and enjoying the new computer that
does more than I know how to do. I even manage to practice now and then! The
involvement I have every day with the people who have much less than we do is a
never-ending source of humbleness for me, and I am grateful that, through our
many ministries, we can make a difference for them. May we continue to be
uniquely supportive of each other and those to whom we minister.
We live in challenging times!
Margaret
Dickinson
The Children’s Choral
Ensemble
We
are grateful to Elyse Hensley, who led this group for this year’s Pageant and
other events earlier in 2007. We are looking at ways to expand their role – and
to try to find the 25th hour in a 24-hour day so they can rehearse more. WHEN
is the big problem, not Talent!
MLD
The Calvary Youth Strings Ensemble
The
Calvary Youth Strings Ensemble has played for special services throughout the church
year, including the Christmas Pageant.
Members of this group have also played in smaller ensembles,
and as soloists for services. Some of
the more advanced musicians played for the 9:30 Christmas Eve service this
year. Our members are made up of young
people whose ability runs from beginner to advanced. This means that on occasion you will hear
the entire group, such as the Christmas Pageant, and at other times, just the
advanced players will participate. All
levels are encouraged and appreciated.
Calvary is very lucky to have such talented young musicians willing to
share those talents in service to God.
Calvary Youth Strings Ensemble:
Violins:
Mary Jane Booker, Haley
Hensley, Kelsey Hensley, Eli Perryman, Liam Perryman, Mary Gail Richardson, Elizabeth
Walton, Lily Walton, Rosemary Wilson
Cellos: Pauline Hamilton, Anne Richardson, McKenna
Webb
Judy
Pease Wilson
FLOWER
DELIVERY
Delivering
flowers to the sick and shut-ins of our parish is a warm, fuzzy gift we share
with others in bringing Christ’s love and a sense of community to those at home
or in the hospital. This ministry of
visitation with a floral arrangement warms the heart and soul of both the giver
and the receiver. I am very thankful for
people who serve as flower deliverers and the good will and cheer you bring to
others. Taking flowers and the service
bulletin to the sick is a way those at home can share in the lessons and
prayers offered that Sunday. I have enjoyed setting up the yearly schedule for
the church for the last two years, and will be turning this over to someone
else at the end of 2008. If you are
interested in heading this vital ministry, please let Fr. Ned or me know of your
interest.
Sandra Cherry
USHERS
Thanks
to generous, dutiful, and knowledgeable volunteers, ushering at all services
was accomplished in the past year without fanfare or glitches. To all who might
be tempted to serve Calvary as ushers, I recommend it as a really easy task,
and very gratifying. I am ending my term as chairman after two years, and am
grateful to all who made it easy.
Jack Reisz, Usher Chair
TAPE
AND WORD MINISTRY
The year
2007 marked the 25th year of the Tape Ministry. We have distributed over 2,000
tapes to people who are not able to attend
ACOLYTES
The acolytes have been doing an outstanding
job this year. As you may have noticed,
we have added the management of two dove kites to our duties and the high
school students who maneuver these kites do it beautifully. You will see those on Festive Sundays and
high holy days, such as Christmas Eve.
Last May, Tori Long graduated from high school
and from the ranks of our acolytes. She
faithfully served Calvary in this capacity for a long time and we all thank her
for that service.
It has been two years since I have taken
over as Chair of the Acolyte Committee, therefore, I
am stepping down and handing over the reins to Dorn Crawford. He has asked me to stay involved, since there
are times when he cannot be here and I am glad to do so. Fr. Ned has made this
position very easy because he has been very involved in guiding me and the acolytes
as to what to expect each Sunday. He has
been at all training sessions to help the acolytes learn new skills and hone
their regular duties. Since Fr. Ned has
arrived, the acolytes have added more duties to their regular Sunday
tasks. I believe that giving these
young people more responsibilities has made serving as an acolyte more
appealing and that is why we have so many of our young people serving. The youth involved are doing a wonderful job
and take their role in this important ministry quite seriously. I would like to express my appreciation to
Jim Barnes and Ned Reiter for their knowledgeable advice and support. It has
been my distinct pleasure to work with our acolytes and I look forward to
continuing to be involved in the future.
Here is a list of Calvary's Acolytes:
*Lead
Crucifers: Torch
Bearers:
Haley Hensley Abby
Belknap
John MacLean Prescott Dillard
Kelsey Hensley Brennan
Fewell
Griffin Brown Audrey
Hensley
Harvey Fulton Emily
Redden
(Also serve as
Clergy Crucifers) Rosemary
Wilson
Clergy Crucifers: McKenna
Webb
Mary Jane Booker
Haley
Webb
Peter Fulton
Stuart MacLean
Submitted
by Judy Pease Wilson
ALTAR
GUILD
The
Calvary Episcopal Church family never ceases to impress me. I am writing
this report on Epiphany, the day the Altar Guild depends on the goodness of
others to help in the de-greening of the church. With a modest
request for help in the Sunday bulletin, the church filled with volunteers
dressed in their Sunday best, willing to stuff dried wreaths and magnolia into
garbage sacks; return seven-day candles to their proper storage; distribute
poinsettias throughout the social hall and disassemble the Advent Wreath and
carry to the sacristy. In addition, children and their parents took to the tree
and the many ornaments were plucked and stacked into boxes in no time. It was gratifying which is the word my yearly report
must reflect. Whether it was setting the altar for weekly services or
special moments such as Christmas Eve, Easter, Good Friday, Maundy Thursday,
baptisms, funerals, weddings or Thursday healing services, the quiet splendor
of Calvary never ceased to include those who came to worship. The Altar
Guild had the honor, indeed the blessings of preparing the church for worship. Our Altar Guild members have washed and ironed linens
used weekly. They have arranged flowers, polished silver, set the altar and
given from their hearts of their time and talent. It’s been a personal
privilege to know and work with each of them and the many others who make
belonging to Calvary such a blessing.
Deborah Stewart, Chair
LECTORS
Last
year’s recruitment drive succeeded beyond all expectations! We began 2008 with
36 Lectors for the 11:00 services and six for the 7:45 services, with ages that
seem to represent every decade of a normal human life-span. It is wonderful to
hear the voices of the laity in such rich variety, and we are grateful to all
who contribute to this ministry. Jonathan Smith
EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS
A Eucharistic Minister (a.k.a. Chalice bearer
or Chalicist) is a lay person authorized to administer the Consecrated Elements
at a Celebration of Holy Eucharist. The EM cycle is from January 1 through
December 31; however, persons wishing to serve as an EM may be trained and
added to the rotation at any time. During the 2007 cycle, the following
parishioners served as Eucharistic Ministers (having a dual role as Lectors/Chalicists) at the 7:45a.m. service:
Gerry Barker, Jamie Hendon, Linda Klein, Lincoln Lewis, Willem Wiese, and Terry
Williams. At the 11:00 service, Eucharistic Ministers included: Sarah Baker, Jim Barnes, David Bos, Michele Bos, Harvey Fulton,
Callie Hausman, Glenna Harris, Elyse Hensley, Haley Hensley, Tessa Long,
Victoria Long, John MacLean, Sandy MacLean, Jack Reisz,
Sally Reisz, Meg Scharre,
Carolyn Snow, Don Snow, David Stewart, and Clyde Warner. Each Sunday at
least one EM is assigned to administer both bread and wine in the Nave. Calvary
may be very proud of these lay volunteers – Carolyn and I certainly are. Jim Barnes and
Carolyn Snow, Co-Schedulers
EUCHARISTIC
VISITORS
A
Eucharistic Visitor (EV) is a lay person authorized to take the Consecrated
Elements in a timely manner following a Celebration of Holy Eucharist to
members of the congregation who, by reason of illness or infirmity, were unable
to be present at the Celebration. EVs
quietly go about their service to the members of Calvary Church in rain, snow,
sleet, cloudy conditions, and sun. The EV cycle is flexible, and persons
wishing to serve as EVs may be trained and added to the rotation at any time.
The following parishioners served as Eucharistic Visitors during 2007: Jim Barnes, David Bos,
Michele Bos, Linda Griffith, Sandy MacLean, and Ned
Reiter. If you know of or become aware of any parishioner who is unable to be
present at a given Sunday Eucharist, please let Fr. Morris, a member of the
Calvary lay staff, or me know so that the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus
Christ may be taken to them. Jim Barnes, Scheduler
INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP
The
Intercessory Prayer Group (IPG) is an anonymous fourteen-strong group of
parishioners who daily give of their time to pray for persons (parishioners and
non-parishioners alike) who have requested that they be placed on the IPG
prayer list. The list of those for whom prayers are offered is updated monthly
and whenever someone requests to be added to the list. If you
know of or become aware of any parishioner who wishes to be added to the IPG
prayer list (for whom you wish prayer offered), please let Fr. Morris, a member
of the Calvary lay staff, or me know so that daily
prayers may be offered for them. Jim Barnes, IPG
Coordinator
PEW
MATERIALS
In
2007 Anna Havrilesko and Athans
Adoki were responsible for checking the pews weekly
to make sure pencils, prayer cards, and "Welcome to
Calvary" brochures were provided. They also kept the rack at the
rear of the church supplied with "Calvary Connections," church
history, booklets, information, and tour brochures. At the end of 2007, I began
helping with these tasks, as well as clearing the pews of outdated materials,
such as envelopes for special offerings, and of temporary children's
artwork. This is a quiet task offering time for prayer or meditation and
the satisfaction of helping to keep our worship space orderly and welcoming to
visitors. If you would like to help with these tasks, please let me know
so I can work out a schedule. Linda Klein
CARE
SENIOR
WARDEN
Before
giving a review of the past year I have to relate the wonderful experience I’ve
gotten on serving on the Vestry of Calvary.
I believe I can speak for all the Class of 2007 – Nancy Anderson, Downey
Gray, Corky Sachs, David Stewart and myself – that our three-year terms have
been very rewarding. The goals of our
clerical leadership of looking both within and outside 821 S Fourth St. have
been contagious. Vestry membership has also expanded our awareness and
appreciation of what our staff and volunteers do for the benefit of the whole
congregation:
- the growth of member participation-
youth and adults – thanks to Callie Hausman’s
direction of Christian Formation;
- the long term foundation of
outreach, music (with Melvin’s inspiration) and communication led by
Margaret Dickinson;
- the added source of help and
information from Anita House;
- our newly filled position, Sexton
Leroy Malone, has undertaken many projects. Be sure to pass on a “thanks”
to Leroy when you come in the North entrance any given Sunday;
- and the continued service and
moral support of Fr. Richard Humke.
Some
of the events of 2007 to remember include a group’s trip to Mississippi and
help given to Katrina victims, the cabaret presentation of “Noel C. and Mrs. P.,”
the “Unique Artique,” the introduction of a weekday Morning Prayer Service, the
wonderful Adult Forums, the coming of “Be Moved,” the congregational support of
a new piano, the fencing of the Church yard, food and clothing distributions,
“First” Sunday’s breakfasts, and every Sunday’s Hospitality Hour….Whew!!! All
of these have been undertaken by volunteers who I hope all of us will follow in
continuing to build the Calvary community. Jamie Hendon
CALVARY
BOOK CLUB
The Calvary Book Club (CBC) was organized in November, 2004. In 2007, the CBC underwent various changes. The first half of the year, the club continued to meet at Calvary on the fourth Monday of the month. Since this was the same time as Bach practice, it was voted to change the day so interested choristers could participate. Subsequently, to breathe new life into the CBC, it was proposed that the group begin meeting in private homes in order to enhance warmth and congeniality. We have met at my house and are meeting at Callie Hausman’s home in January and Nancy Anderson’s in February. Please join us. Check the bulletin and the newsletter for dates and book title. We need your participation and we would love input on good books to read. Glenna Harris
CALVARY
COMMUNITY
Callie Hausman,
Director
Newcomers: The Newcomers’ Committee meets
several times a year to help prepare visitor packets, plan events, and host
orientation sessions. During 2007, there were three events, with the Fultons and Bookers hosting two of them. The Baker family
will host the next one this month on January 28 from 5:00 to 6:30. We have
welcomed approximately 50 newcomers in the past two years.
Greeters: In 2007, Barret Hill and Susan Baker co-chaired this
committee of approximately 30 members.
Each team of Greeters assists one Sunday a month greeting people before
and after the service at either the library entrance or the main entrance. Procedures and guidelines are available and volunteers
are welcome. Plans for 2008 include a weekly greeter to help with nametags.
Shirley Leach will be the chair for 2008.
Crisis Care: We are most grateful to Michele Bos and Nancy Anderson for the leadership they have given
over the past year for Crisis Care.
Cards are sent and meals are delivered to those who are in need during a
crisis, such as hospital care, etc. This
ministry is a very caring way to reach out to others, as well as a very
practical means of helping our friends in need.
Please see Michele Bos, Nancy Anderson, or
Callie Hausman if you would like to be included on the list of volunteers who
may occasionally be called on to provide a meal, or if you know of somebody who
needs a meal.
College & Young
Adult: Throughout
the year, college students and young adults have met monthly to share
conversation and fellowship, as well as theme-related discussion. We thank
Lilly Cary, who has hosted two events, and Ruth Robins, who assists.
Parish Life:
FOYER GROUPS
For
the last four years, members of Calvary and some “mystery guests” or friends
have met together for the three “F’s”: food, fun, and fellowship. We have met
in people’s homes for pot-luck feasts, or in restaurants chosen by the host of
the month. We have gotten to know each
other in a relaxed setting and each year have met new people with whom to share
friendships. I am happy to report that
this fifth year, the FOYER Groups, Phase V, is being coordinated by Ruth Robins
and Susan Baker. Sandra
Cherry
HOSPITALITY
For
another year Hospitality Hour after the 11:00 am service, has provided a time
for our congregation to linger, visit, and have a light repast. Almost forty
individuals and families have generously contributed to this effort and all
agree that it is fun and rewarding! Hospitality Hour can be cheese, crackers,
cookies and muffins and, of course, coffee and juice. Guidelines are posted on
the bulletin board by the kitchen. Some contributors were inspired to serve
fruits, vegetables, delectable sandwiches, Biblical foods and even soup! All
offerings are gratefully received! It's also a way to share birthdays,
anniversaries, graduations and special events with our church family; all of
which occurred this past year. If you haven't helped out and would like to,
please sign up on the form posted by the kitchen. Anyone on the Hospitality
Committee will assist you. To the many who contributed this past year, thank
you! And don't forget to sign up for 2008. The Hospitality Committee also
assisted with special events church wide during the past year. Thanks again to
all who participated this year. Susan Baker, chair; Donna Duvall, Louisa
Henson, Sallie Reisz, Marion Six, Laina
Brown, and Meg Scharre, members.
Susan Baker
TIME
AND TALENT
With an ever-expanding list of opportunities
to participate in worship and programs at
Brochures were available at the Time &
Talent Fair so that each parishioner could update his or her contact
information for the church database and indicate the committee(s) on which they
would like to serve in 2008. We had a large number of brochures with pledges of
Time & Talent for 2008 turned in on that day indicating a high level of
support for our programs for next year.
We
would still like to have anyone who has not completed and turned in a 2008 Time
& Talent brochure to do so at your earliest convenience. Even if you wish
to serve on the same committee(s) you have served on for years, your 2008
pledge of service will let the committee chairs know of your interest and help
keep our computer records current. The 2008 Time & Talent brochures are
available at several locations around the church and in your folder. They can
be submitted at any time to the church office or in the alms basins on Sunday.
Thank you to the committee chairs who have
agreed to serve in 2008 and to everyone who has made, or will make, a pledge to
serve Calvary in some way in the coming year.
Sally Reisz and Callie Hausman
BREAKFASTS
In 2007, the attendance for breakfast is an average of 35-40 parishioners, families and visitors, which is a testament for our early morning Sunday community. The experience of Calvary breakfast is quite heart-warming. Beginning February 4, 2007, the breakfast was offered only on the first Sunday of each month, and was prepared by Laina and Griffin Brown and Jeff Webb. Thank you for all your support of Calvary Breakfast. Laina Brown
BURIAL
GROUND
The interment of Don Allen’s ashes was the only interment for
2007. There are brochures in the church office and in the tract racks on the
west wall of the nave that explain the policies and cost of this ministry.
Fairleigh Brooks (SUNDOG) has maintained this ground by pruning, weeding, watering,
and fertilizing. No replacement of plantings was needed in 2007. From March 9
to November 9, he was paid $682, leaving a balance in the account of $1123.00.
Now that the south lawn has been secured, a non-locking gate was added at the
top of the steps into the Burial Ground. This might be the time to consider
some appropriate type of bench for this area.
Whitney
Hardy
HOUSE
GROUP GATHERINGS
During
the fall, 2007, by popular demand, I was able to host the Dr. John Hale DVD
lectures on the Classical Archaeology of
Ancient Greece and Rome. There were several members of Calvary, along with
others, who came to my house as a community home group to enjoy fellowship and
spell-binding learning, as we watched two half-hour video lectures each
Thursday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. No homework, no pop quizzes or tests,
no parking lot jams – what a delightful way to learn and share. We were also
excited by a visit from John Hale in November. We averaged from eight to 15 people
for the first 18 video lectures. We began again on January 17 to cover lectures
19-36. If you are interested in joining us, please contact me at 253-0001.
Sandra
Cherry
PROPERTY COMMITTEE
During the year 2007 the Property Committee attended to a variety of projects which included major maintenance issues, preservation matters, and normal building maintenance. The Property Program includes the work of other committee activities relating to the building such as theburial ground, the third street property, the major maintenance, the grounds, the decorating, the housekeeping, and the building property committee itself. The budget for all of these activities has been combined under the Church Maintenance budget for prior years, but starting with 2008, the major maintenance projects and the preservation projects will be paid from the endowment fund income.
Some of the projects completed during 2007 include the following: * Major roofing and flashing repair around the south tower apparently caused by the collapse of the cross some years ago and undetected since that time. * Vandalism repairs to several storm glass covers to stained glass windows, including the church front doors. * Various fire safety improvements requested by the fire marshal. * Installation of programmable thermostats in various locations to control utility costs. * Repair to underground downspout connections which were causing flooding into the boiler room. * Removal of flea infestation caused by raccoon nesting. * Continued repair of marble floor tiles as they occur. * Repair of plaster damage in the Reception area and the vestibule area due to roof leaks * Upgrade to the alarm/security system for better control of "false alarms." In addition, there are many routine maintenance matters which are required to keep this old building working efficiently on a daily basis. There have also been several notable gifts of money and services to improve the building and grounds. The donations for the installation of the new fence and gates surrounding the south lawn has been a major contribution by many people to the security of that area for increased usage. The planting at the front areas next to the entrance has also been a major improvement to the appearance and security of that area with plants andservices donated. As has been said many times, there are many ways to contribute to the
maintenance and upkeep of this fine facility ...... just look around and join the club.
Respectfully submitted, Clyde K. Warner, Jr. Chair, withWill Cary, Jerry Lyndrup, Ginger Ray, Noel Booker, Anita Richards, Ben Small, Nancy Anderson, Jim Barnes, Art Dietz THE
LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE
Building and maintaining the energy
of the Long Range Planning (LRP) Committee is an important way for Calvary to
continue to grow. Not every goal can be reached as quickly as
desired, but in 2007 many were, and many “seeds” were planted. The successes were based on the combined
efforts of the LRP, the vestry, the staff, and most importantly, the
congregation. Let’s share some of our
collective achievements:
·
The
expansion of Christian Formation. Under
its organized leadership, it continues to expand at all ages programs that
deepen an understanding of faith;
·
The
success of planning, budgeting and implementing a growing staff to the benefit
of the Church as a whole;
·
Expanding
worship opportunities – lay Eucharistic visitors and Morning Prayer services;
·
Expanding
the music programs at Calvary, which at the same time has started to build a
relationship with U. of Louisville (come to the 9:00 service and hear);
·
Continue
updating the Church’s physical plant – securing the church yard, ongoing
plaster and painting (visit the North Tower) and stronger pews;
·
Building
the awareness of what Calvary offers within our congregation and to the outside
community - Be Moved;
·
Financially
become more operationally independent of the Endowment Fund, which then can be focused
more on supporting our infrastructure needs and outreach.
Please
know that we haven’t achieved all the goals in place and also understand the
beauty of a long range plan is that in its dynamic state it is always changing.
Come join the Long Range Planning Committee and enjoy supporting our vision of
“Calvary Church being the heart and face of the Episcopal Church, providing
spiritual growth and ministry in the renaissance of downtown Louisville and
surrounding neighborhoods.”
The LRP
Committee
EDUCATION
CHRISTIAN
FORMATION
Throughout the year we had approximately 80
children and youth who participated in classes and/or special events such as
the Christmas Pageant. During the summer we co-sponsored Vacation Bible School,
held at St. Matthew’s Episcopal. Special
events continued with the Advent Event, Easter Celebration, and the Children’s
Ensemble singing and/or playing at various services, including Palm Sunday and
the Christmas Pageant, Pentecost Celebration. We also provided tree decorations
for the Greening of the Church. For All
Saints there was an intergenerational event where “students” of all ages
prepared a skit, complete with costumes and props, representing a specific
saint. In May, approximately 30
children, youth and even a few grandparents spent part of a weekend at All
Saints enjoying folk dancing, games, hiking, canoeing, roasting marshmallows by
the campfire, sharing meal, and sharing communion. The Calvary students
prepared banners and processed in the church for Calvary Cross Day in
September.
The annual Christmas Pageant, “People Look
East,” was a wonderful success and included 55 children and youth who
participated as cast members, musicians, and readers. We thank all those who took part and/or
assisted to make the Pageant such a success. We invite you to visit classes any
Sunday and share in the journey of faith.
Callie Hausman
YOUTH GROUP
Throughout
the year the Calvary Youth Group participated in service and social
events. Some of the highlights included serving
lunch at Wayside Christian Mission, lock-ins, gardening at CHOICES, and
assisting at the St. James Art Fair. Thanks to Dana Atyia,
Katherine Gruneisen, Anna Havrilesko,
Sue Turner, and David Webb for their devotion to Calvary’s youth members.
OUR WEBSITE, calvaryepiscopal.org.
Since
March 2003, we have had well over 28,000 visits to the website. The website has
been restructured to, it is hoped, be even more user friendly as a quick way
for you to get up-to-the-minute news about Calvary Church and the Calvary
congregation. Links take the visitor to current Sunday service bulletins,
bulletins and programs for special services, current Community and Christian
Formation schedules and information guides, vestry minutes and activities,
special events, news and events related to the Episcopal Church—local and
national. The sermons page has a link to archived sermons (parts of which are
still under construction). The website may also be used as an avenue for
emailing staff, program heads, vestry members and Episcopal
congregations/rectors elsewhere in the Diocese and the nation. We hope the site
is helpful to our Calvary Family.
Jim Barnes
CALVARY
CONNECTION
The
CALVARY CONNECTION operates by committee! The Editorial Board determines what
will go into the next issue, and who will do it. To me falls the task of putting
it all together and running it all off. We are grateful to Jim Barnes and
others for proof reading, and to Walter Morris for
dealing with the always finicky post office! With the help of a digital camera,
we can insert pictures directly into documents, and try to meet the challenges
of the computer world in facilitating our work. 2004 marked the seventh and last year that
we printed the issues according to the liturgical year. In October, 2005, we
changed to a monthly newsletter and have continued that policy, with the
exception of December/January and June/July 2007 being double issues. The 18th
of the month is now always being the deadline, the editorial board meetings
always (almost) the first Wednesday of the month.
Due to the variable day the 18th
deadline lands on, we have relied on a varied number of people, including our
daily volunteers, to assemble the issues. I would especially like to recognize
the members of the Editorial Board, who meet on the first Wednesday before each
deadline for brainstorming sessions to formulate each issue. They are:
ADULT
FORUM
The Adult Forum continued to take place
consistently on Sunday mornings at 10:00. Offerings over the past year have
included a variety of subjects, and have been led by guest speakers from
outside the parish, as well as clergy and parishioners of Calvary. The Adult
Forum in 2007 included the following speakers and topics:
The Hymnal 1982 – Dr. John Hale
Prayer and Scripture – The Rev. Richard Humke
The Vestry: What Is It? – Fr. Morris
Millennium Development Goals – Dr. Mary Abrams
Anglicans Who Formed Us – Fr. Morris
The Anglican Communion – Fr. Morris
Inquirers’ Classes: Why the Episcopal Church? – Fr. Morris
and Dr. Mary Ann Mertz
(Dr. Mertz served a
January-June 2007 Internship at Calvary, contributing in
various
ways to the good of Calvary)
Frederick Hart – Dr. James Grubola
The Archaeology of the Bible – Dr. John Hale
OUTREACH
In
2007, our many outreach programs continued to serve those countless people in
our area. People have come to depend on us, not only for the basics in
life, but also for the friendship and understanding that we can and do offer.
Many of these people have become our friends. We know when they have crises,
and we try to respond. We know when something goes “good” for them, for they
come back to tell us. We serve people of all sorts and conditions, and the
sorts of conditions are sometimes of crisis proportions. Yet, the clients we
serve, with the exception of a few, are cheerful, grateful, uncomplaining, and
wonderful. We serve single people, families, homeless, unemployed, those who
almost can make it, and those who do. Some have mental problems and are
unemployable, while others just need a slight boost – all are grateful that we
care. We must always remember that these are people – less fortunate than we
are, but like us in many ways. Whatever we can do to make life just a tad
easier for them, we can and must do. WE are the better for it. Our morning
volunteers are proud to be able to be a part of the outreach mission of
Calvary, and we thank you for the opportunity, and for all the help you provide
for us to do so. Margaret
Dickinson, Outreach Director
Special reports on many of our outreach
ministries follow:
CLOTHES
SHOPS
The Calvary Clothes Shops, founded in 1994,
continue to serve those who lack clothing. We provide different types of
clothing for various needs of women, children, and men who come to our door. We
have available both dressy items as well as casual, but have found that the
greatest need lies in the casual clothing department. Originally housed
exclusively in the Choir Loft, we now devote one section of the north entry
room to clothing so it can be on display during food closet hours. This
has worked out beautifully (well, it doesn’t LOOK beautiful but it works
well!!) because we not only serve the ones who come specifically for clothes,
but also those coming for food who are able to “shop” for things they
need. Furthermore, parishioners and visitors who drop in during the week
see the display, and, being aware of the clothing needs, bring more items
in! The Clothes Closet
distribution and arranging is entirely handled by our wonderful daily
volunteers, who operate from 9:30 a.m. until Noon. Special thanks go to
Lois O’Hara, Larry Brown, John Cunningham, Jean Briscoe, Joe Braeshear, Beverly Haverstock, Bill Adams, Joyce Tichenor,
Jim Barnes, Linda Klein, and LaNell Barnes for all they do to minister to those
in need. Anita House and Leroy Malone also deserve special thanks.
In 2002, we clothed 397 people. In
2003, we clothed 756. In 2004, we clothed 743 people. In 2005, the number is
826. In 2006, we clothed 862 people. In 2007, the total was an astonishing 1,443.
The breakdown was 720 men, 556 women, and 169 children from Engelhard. This is
almost DOUBLE the number of people from last year! I stress that most of the clothing donations
come from Calvary parishioners, and we are greatly gratified (mostly!) at the
wonderful condition in which these clothes are brought to us. As more and more
people see our clothes displays (food clients, those who come for meetings and
rehearsals and recitals), we receive more and more clothing – and give more and
more away! Calvary’s Clothes Closet is
indeed a flourishing ministry for those in need in our neighborhood. Keep the
donations coming, especially WARM CLOTHING (gloves,
hats, scarves, coats, and sweaters).
Margaret
Dickinson
THE
DOROTHY JONES FOOD CLOSET
Calvary
has been the food arm of the Help Ministries of Central Louisville since at
least 1970. For those stat-minded freaks
like me, you will be interested to know that we have handed out 29,099 food
bags since we started keeping records in 1988. Those food bags have fed 50,003
people. Astounding! In 2006, we gave out
1,036 food bags that fed 1,632 people. In
2007, we gave out 1,288 food bags that fed
2,249 people. This is a distinct rise from 2006. Over
40 people helped with our traditional Thanksgiving turkey “bash,” and our daily
volunteers carry the load every morning.
We have been supported by others in
the city. Kentucky Harvest continues to bring us breads and sweets from Kroger
each Tuesday. For canned goods, we have needed to depend on other sources,
however, for the most part. Walt Morris has been invaluable in picking up food
from all over the city, and we are greatly indebted to him. We are pleased that
St. Matthews Episcopal Church has donated generously from time to time (especially
Thanks giving and each third Sunday of the month), and Christ Church Cathedral
has begun serious donations of food and clothing on the first Sunday of the
month. The continued stalwarts in our ever-expanding food distribution,
however, are always the parishioners of Calvary Episcopal Church! So very many of you help in so many ways. We – and our
clients – thank you. Margaret Dickinson.
HELP
MINISTRIES OF CENTRAL LOUISVILLE
HMCL
is a coalition of downtown churches formed to minister to the needs of the
inner city. Calvary is the “Food Arm” of this agency. Please study the food
chart found elsewhere in this booklet to realize the enormity of the food
distribution program that would not be possible without your
help. Margaret
Dickinson
BOOK
AID
Calvary members, our faithful friends at the Buechel
Women's Club and friends have helped us in 2007 with 556 hardback and 2175
paperback books, for a total of 2731 books. These books were delivered
to St. John's Center, (a day shelter for homeless men), Wayside Christian
Mission, the House of Ruth (for families with HIV or Aids-related problems),
and to the not-for-profit second hand store, ONE-FOR-ALL, that helps to fund
the House of Ruth and Glade House through its profits. Since Book Aid of
Calvary's inception in 1990, our grand total is 38,988 books.
Calvary is situated within a two mile radius of all the social service centers
listed above, and forms a trinity of neighborhood care with our Clothes Shop
and Food Closet. David
Webb, Chair
OUTREACH
GIFTS TO OTHERS in 2007
2007 Agencies/Recipients
Diocese of Kentucky $52,000
Help Ministries 4,800
Cabbage Patch 1,000
St. John Center 1,000
Alice James Literacy 600
House of Ruth 1,000
St. George’s Center 800
Choices. 600
Project Women 200
Special
Offerings:
United
Thank Offering 440.26
Ky.
Bishop Discretionary Fund 641.00
Camp
Coast Care Lenten Recital Gift 1,878.00
TOTAL Special: $2,959.26
Food and
Clothing and Other:
Value of food goods donated 21,145.52
Cash donations for turkeys 2,370.00
Cash
expenditures for food:
Our
2007 refugees (rent, food)
2,195.33
Thanksgiving 2,002.65
Grocery
Purchases
3,089.54
Clothing
gift est. value
14,000.00
HMCL
Loan Gift 2,200.00
Bradley Gift 800.00
Transportation Gift 527.00
TOTAL Food, Clothing, Other $48,330.04
TOTAL
Budget Gifts: $62,000
TOTAL
Non-Budget: $51,289.30
TOTAL OUTREACH GIVING in 2007: $113,289.30
( In
2006: $109,734.50; In 2005, $100,097.57; In 2004, we gave $89,945.30).
Please note this does not include
the Rector’s Discretionary Fund Giving
STEWARDSHIP
This
year’s campaign theme was Seed Corn, setting
aside some of our bounty for the support of the 2008 goals. Our pledge goal for
2008 was $380,000, and we are getting close. I want to thank all of you for the
contributions you have made to our campaign. I also want to specially thank
John Bugbee and Whitney Hardy for their support and
guidance in this year’s campaign, and the vestry for their help. It’s not too
late to make a pledge to Calvary for 2008. The current numbers are 159 pledges
for $356,535, almost reaching the goal of $380,000.
Larry Frederiksen, Chair
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The
Calvary Finance Committee meets monthly to review financial statements and
assets reports and to advise the Treasurer regarding the same. The 2007 members
of the Committee were: Jim Barnes, Noel Booker, Donna Duvall, Larry
Frederiksen, Downey Gray, Jamie Hendon, Sally Reisz,
Harvey Turner, Gwathmey Tyler, Clyde Warner, and Ned
Morris. Anita House serves as Secretary. The Insurance Subcommittee (Nick
Baker, Harvey Turner and Gwathmey Tyler) is concerned
with insurance costs, obtaining the best insurance coverage at the best price,
and investigating incidents. Jim Barnes,
Treasurer
FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2007
TOTAL REVENUES: $537,656
TOTAL EXPENSES: $558,123
NET TOTAL: $(20,467)
TOTAL ASSETS: $9,479,898
TOTAL RESTRICTED FUNDS: $3,100,931
Those communicants of Calvary
Episcopal Church in good standing and at least 16 years of age may vote during
this meeting. If voters are challenged, the chair will rule on their
eligibility to vote.
The duty of the Vestry
of every parish shall be to provide for, and regulate, its temporal affairs, to
cooperate with the Rector for the promotion of the spiritual welfare of the
cure…It is also the duty of the Vestry to present a full statement of the
financial condition of the parish at an Annual Parish Meeting, the date and
place of which shall be set by the vestry. Canon 23, Section 1
Any parish may by
majority vote at its Annual Congregational Meeting or by appropriate provisions
in the Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws of the Parish provide for the
election of the entire Vestry for a one-year term. Canon 22, Section 1.
No vote shall be by
proxy and cumulative voting is not allowed. Canon 22, Section 1.
If any person elected
to the vestry shall refuse to attend its meetings or refuse to serve on any
committee, the Vestry shall have the right to declare such person’s election
void and proceed to elect a successor to serve the unexpired term. Canon 22, Section 2b
That
is the official language of Canon Law. In addition to those duties, it is
expected that those elected to the Vestry:
v
Be
regular in Sunday worship.
v
Pledge
to support the parish.
v
Commit
themselves to be in attendance for an annual overnight
retreat-conference of the Vestry.
All persons within
this church shall celebrate and keep the Lord’s Day, commonly called Sunday, by
regular participation in the public worship of the church, by hearing the Word
of God read and taught, and by other acts of devotion and works of charity,
using all godly and sober conversation.
National Canons, Title II, Canon 1
THE BALLOT FOR THE
ANNUAL MEETING
Those
communicants of Calvary Episcopal Church in good standing and at least 16 years
of age may cast a ballot during this meeting. If voters are challenged, the
chair will rule on their eligibility to vote.
Those
persons receiving the five highest number of votes
will be elected. In the event that there are two persons tied at the fifth
highest number of votes, a second ballot will be cast to determine the person
elected. Vote for two youth nominees. Nominations accepted from the floor.