Dear Parents/Guardians:
Each year in July, I am asked by the Catholic High Schools and Holy Innocents (Aces) to verify
the status of those families, (our parishioners) whose children attend their school. This coming school year (2010-2011),
the families of St. Joachim who are designated as a contributing parishioner by me will receive a reduction in tuition. Consequently,
the parish in the form of an assessment pays this portion of the tuition to the schools.
In
addition, the parish also pays a subsidy per child to attend Hi-Aces, our regional Elementary Grade
School. As we make plans for the 2010-2011 school years, I urge you to please be mindful
of your current status as a parishioner in regards to our parish guidelines pertaining to tuition rates. Remember, according
to parish policy, in order to maintain a contributing parishioner status for tuition, registered parishioners are expected
to give of their time, talent and treasure in supporting the parish. This support is accomplished by:
�� Weekly participation at our
parish celebration of the Sunday Mass
�� Giving
of your time to volunteer in the parish
��
Participating in, and supporting the fundraising efforts of the parish (Example): Parish Lottery, Pasta Dinners etc.
�� Contributing at least $500.00/year by using the Sunday
Collection Envelopes this would average $10.00 a week.
For those families that support our parish, I want to thank you for your participation.
For those parishioners who have received or will receive a non-contributing parishioner status for the 2010-2011 school years,
it is never too late. If throughout this current year, you follow this policy, you will receive a contributing parishioner
status and will receive the reduction the following school year. As always, I encourage anyone with financial concerns to please contact me.
Please Note: Please
remember that the monies to pay our subsidy come from the general collection of the parish. In fairness to the people of the
parish, it is important for us to follow these guidelines.
Reverend
Steven P. Wetzel, OSFS,
Pastor
Cc:
Parish Pastoral & Finance Council
