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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
59 Court Street
Dedham, Massachusetts 02026 Telephone: (781) 326-4553
Fax: (781) 326-4411
mmccarley@stpauls-dedham.org
mquinn@stpauls-dedham.org
www.stpauls-dedham.org
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR 2016
ANNUAL MEETING FOR 2016:
FEBRUARY 26, 2017
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Report compiled by Melissa Quinn
Page Agenda………………………………………………………………………………………….2
STAFF
Clergy................................................................................ The Rev. Melanie McCarley………3
Minister of Music.............................................................. David Tierney……………………...7
Minutes from the 2015 Annual Meeting........................... Ginna Parker……………………….8
OFFICERS and COMMITTEES
Wardens' Report ................................................................ Olivia Hurlock and Peter Gregory .... 11
Treasurer’s Report ............................................................ George V. Nicholson. ....................... 13
Acolytes Guild .................................................................. Astrid Mackenzie .............................. 15
Altar Chapter ..................................................................... Polly Pierce ....................................... 16
Book Group…………………………………………….. Jen Luszcz…………….…………….17
Church School and Children's Ministries ......................... Amy Christie..................................... 17
Communications Committee…………………………….Pen Jones……………………………19
Diocesan Convention Lay Delegates and Neponset
River Deanery Representatives ....................................... George Parker ................................... 20
Environmental Sustainability Committee ......................... Deb Harrison ..................................... 21
Fellowship Committee. ……………………………....…. Jen Luszcz……………….………...22
Finance Committee ........................................................... John Emery ....................................... 23
Flower Guild ..................................................................... Marmee Taylor ................................. 23
Greeters Guild ................................................................... Rick and Betsy Edie ......................... 24
Lay Eucharistic Ministers Guild ....................................... Ian Mackenzie ................................... 24
Lectors Guild .................................................................... Tim Duncan ...................................... 25
Nominating Committee ..................................................... Ned Roberts ...................................... 25
Organ Project…………………………………………….Ned Roberts………………………...32
Outreach Committee ......................................................... Don Elmore....................................... 35
Property Committee .......................................................... Peter Gregory .................................... 36
Stewardship Committee .................................................... Natalie Wright .................................. 37
Sunday Morning (and additional) Childcare ..................... Melissa Quinn ................................... 39
Tower Bell Ringers Guild ................................................. Polly Pierce ....................................... 39
Tuesday Bible Study Group .............................................. Sally Burt .......................................... 39
STATISTICS
Parish Statistics and Attendance....................................... Melissa Quinn ................................... 40
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Statements of Financial Position ....................................... George Nicholson. ............................ 42
Statement of Activities ...................................................... George Nicholson. ............................ 43
Pro Forma Statement of General Fund Revenue,
Expenses, Budget Variations and Budget .............. George Nicholson ............................. 45
Endowment Fund Report .................................................. George Nicholson. ............................ 47
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ST. PAUL’S CHURCH
Annual Meeting
February 26, 2017
AGENDA
Call to Order The Rev. Melanie McCarley
Declaration of Quorum Ginna Parker, Clerk
Opening Prayer The Rev. Melanie McCarley
Necrology The Rev. Melanie McCarley
Reading of the Warrant Ginna Parker, Clerk
Approval of Minutes from Annual
Meeting of February 28, 2016
Wardens’ Remarks Olivia Hurlock and Peter Gregory, Wardens
Financial Reports George Nicholson, Treasurer
Report of the Nominating Committee Ned Roberts, Chair
and Parish Elections Nominating Committee
Recognition of Outgoing Vestry Members The Rev. Melanie McCarley
Closing Remarks from Rector The Rev. Melanie McCarley
The Lord’s Prayer
Adjournment
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STAFF
CLERGY
Rector’s Report:
“The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some
pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of
Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God… to
the measure of the full stature of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:11-13)
Dear Friends,
When a new rector steps through the doors of a church, there are a great many “unknowns” with
which to contend: Will she like us? Will we like her? What will she change? How will our
ministry in this holy place be different with a new priest at the helm?
As I pause to consider the year that has past, it seems there is much for which to be grateful. On
one hand, I find myself feeling as though there is still a great deal to learn. On the other hand, I
have discovered a comfort with you as a congregation that speaks of a much longer association
than twelve months. This, I suspect, has much to do not only with the remarkable qualities of your
wardens, Olivia Hurlock and Peter Gregory, the Search Committee, Transition Team and Vestry;
but also of the hard work accomplished by your Interim Clergy, The Rev. Kim Hardy, and the fine
job of your former rector, The Rev. Michael Hodges.
My primary goal of the past year was to simply come to know St. Paul’s as a congregation.
Foremost, I wanted to grow in understanding how ministry is done in this holy place. The
questions I arrived with included: What are the talents, traditions and peculiarities of St. Paul’s as
a congregation? And, where might the Holy Spirit be leading us as a community of faith? Time
and again, what I discovered was that you were more than willing to be of assistance.
2016 began with a whirlwind of gatherings…that didn’t wrap up until June! These events were
characterized by feasting and fellowshipping with parishioners and members of the larger
community of Dedham. Phil and I found ourselves welcomed, feted and fed by a multitude of
gracious hosts (and we put on a few extra pounds as a demonstration of your culinary abilities).
What I discovered is that St. Paul’s is blessed with the gift of hospitality. From the weekly
Fellowship Hour to the Warden’s Welcome Back Social, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper,
Reception for the Celebration of New Ministry, and Thanksgiving pot-luck to the loving care
demonstrated by many hands polishing silver for the funeral of our long-time parishioner, Mary
Lee Culver, and, most recently, our Champagne Toast to our new organ, it is clear that we are a
parish that can throw a good party. This is no small accomplishment. Much of our Christian life
revolves around the importance of eating and fellowshipping with one another; beginning in the
Eucharist and continuing once we are dismissed from the nave.
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Fellowship events include opportunities that serve to broaden our intellect, spirituality and
connections with other people. Our Lenten Book Study was well attended; and later in the year
we challenged ourselves with a six-week course titled “What is the Bible?” Our Book Study met
regularly and discussed works ranging from fiction (The Storied Life of A.J. Fickry) to non-fiction
(Dead Wake). We also discovered a love of movies as evidenced by our monthly “Movie Nights”
followed by dinner and conversation at the Dedham House of Pizza.
Throughout my first year at St. Paul’s I discovered that children are welcomed and cherished in
our community. We are blessed with a lively Sunday School (thanks here to Cheryl Lavalley and
Amy Christie) and a number of talented teachers whom we draw from our ranks. This year our
children put on a spectacular Christmas Pageant (thanks to directing talent of Noelle Hendrixson,
Joe Lavalley, and a multitude of volunteers). We enjoyed an Egg Hunt at Easter and, as the James
Joyce Ramble rolled around, we saw our children rise to the occasion to cheer on runners with
home-made signs. And here, I would be remiss if I failed to acknowledge the herculean efforts of
Jen Luszcz who arranged many of these events, and Karen Gorton, who used her considerable
skills in photography to document them for posterity.
While I knew that St. Paul’s was proud of its music program, I discovered it to be a joy to serve
with David Tierney, our Minister of Music. Here, I was able to witness the talent and care he puts
forth in his ministry, as well as the humor with which he is blessed. St. Paul’s Adult and Children’s
choirs are held to extraordinary standards and are representative of the talent and the passion of
our parishioners for quality music programming. This is evident in the liturgy of our weekly
services, certainly, but also in our larger productions of Major Music Sundays and our Candlelight
and Carols program for the larger community of Dedham which I had the pleasure to experience.
The year was filled with sounds (some pretty---others less so) of organ pipes being excised and
installed and digital components being tested of our new organ. However, the work is done—and
we are blessed with a new Casavant digital and pipe organ. Thanks are extended to Ned Roberts,
your wardens and a wealth of others who persevered to see the hard work of endless hours of
visioning, fundraising and testing coming to a happy end.
At first glance it may appear that worship is the same everywhere in the Episcopal Church. This
would be incorrect. Every community of faith has cherished traditions and (dare I say)
idiosyncrasies peculiar to its people and place. I’ve enjoyed coming to understand our worship
traditions here at St. Paul’s—from the occasional Morning Prayer and our weekly Thursday
Morning Eucharist, to participating in Hymn Sing Sundays, listening to our Choir sing wonderful
anthems and our Children’s Choir dismiss us with the song “Go Now in Peace,” to understanding
the value placed on our LEMS and Acolytes, listening to our Chimesmasters call the community
to prayer, to seeing the weekly work of our Flower Guild who bring the glory of nature to an
artistic expression on the altar. My appreciation is extended to all those who work so hard to make
our worship worthy of the God we love and adore.
The health of any community rests upon the ability to reach outside of itself. Our Outreach in the
larger community is something of which to be proud. We are hands-on volunteers at the Dedham
Food Pantry. This year a group of volunteers served a day at the B-SAFE mission program of the
Diocese and visited a local nature reserve to clean debris from a waterway. In addition, we share
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a commitment to a mission project in Juampas, Haiti. This year our Christmas Greens Sale raised
record funds to be donated to a variety of efforts from the Epiphany School to the Dedham Youth
Commission. We also raised funds to purchase an ark from the Heifer Project. From world
outreach to local efforts we are putting our hands as well as our wallets to assist those in need. My
grateful appreciation is extended to Don Elmore, who has led our Outreach Committee for the past
three years.
This brings us to the issue of finances. While it is true that every congregation (including St.
Paul’s) needs to challenge itself to rise to the increasing financial needs of our parishes, I
discovered that we are particularly fortunate to have ample resources and the wisdom to expend
them prudently in service to the kingdom of God. We are blessed with a bevy of “financial minds.”
These are individuals (your Wardens, Ellie Spyropoulos, George Nicholson and Natalie Wright,
among a host of others), who are fearless when it comes to facing the financial realities of
ecclesiastical institutions. These individuals (and others) keep us on realistic and firm financial
footing. For them, and for those of you who give so willingly of your treasure to help St. Paul’s
continue its ministry in this community and world, thank you.
The Communications Committee has been working hard to get me up to speed. As I write my
report, your Communications Committee is nearing completion of a new website. This summer I
look forward to beginning a blog. I am deeply grateful for the enthusiasm and guidance of people
such as Pen Jones, Mark Pearrow, Jen & Joe Luszcz and others who have taught me new words
such as “Droople” and “Dropbox.” Truly, if you think about it, all of evangelizing (sharing the
good news) is about communication. Without it, the church would be….well…. nowhere.
In 2016 St. Paul’s graduated one of the largest Confirmation Classes in recent memory. As Tom
Palmer and Ian Mackenzie helped me to wrap-up the program for our older youth we began to
consider the needs of our younger parishioners who might like to be confirmed. One change this
year was the decision to incorporate our Confirmation Class with a Youth Group, and to welcome
younger members (beginning at the age of 12). We did this with the understanding that these
younger people would continue for two or more years in the program prior to Confirmation. While
we’re making this transition slowly (“grandfathering” in some of our youth whose schedules do
not fit neatly into the present configuration), I consider myself blessed as I have come to know
several of our young people and see how they are growing in their faith. My thanks are extended
to Pamela Braren and Joe Lavalley who are assisting me in this adventure. This summer I have
volunteered to chaperone youth from our diocese (and several, I hope, from St. Paul’s) to the
Episcopal Youth Event to be held in Oklahoma in July. This is a triennial event hosted by the
Episcopal Church. I’ve chaperoned two previous EYE’s and believe they are one of the best things
our church does for young people.
Now, for a word about your wardens. Without the help of our wardens, Olivia Hurlock and Peter
Gregory, I would have felt like a sailor lost at sea, an adventurer lost in the wilderness…you get
the picture. The two of them have done an amazing job in helping get me up to speed. Peter and
Olivia are routinely “on call” for everything from property committee questions to administrative
queries. Any report would be sorely remiss if I did not note that Olivia has survived most every
warden’s “nightmare.” To her fell the task of navigating the treacherous waters between an
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outgoing rector, an interim and a new rector. She is to be commended—and perhaps canonized as
well. Peter has rallied my spirits numerous times with his calm demeanor and “can do” attitude.
I cannot imagine what I would have done without them.
One of the great blessings of St. Paul’s is our staff. One of the people who helped to “show me
the ropes” was Heather Walker, our Parish Administrator. While I knew her only a matter of
months before she took a job closer to home, I was blessed to enjoy her sense of humor and
knowledge. I was delighted that Hannah McCarley was able to help us fill out the summer until
we found Melissa Quinn to staff the position. Melissa brings with her quiet humor (and…on
Fridays...her dog) to the office. No mention of our staff would be complete without Nick—not
only our Sexton, but also a one-man welcoming committee, maker of fabulous egg-salad and the
individual who not only knows how to get things done—but in the event that he cannot do
something, who to contact to get things done. We are also fortunate to have Bari Weiss serve as
our Bookkeeper. Her attention to detail keeps our finances in tip-top shape.
I consider it a pleasure as well as an honor to serve St. Paul’s and to work with such fine leadership
and staff. As we move into 2017, I look forward with hope and anticipation to see where the Holy
Spirit is calling us, and pray for the courage and will to follow where it leads.
Respectfully submitted,
The Rev. Melanie L. McCarley
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MINISTER OF MUSIC
2016 was an exciting year in the music program at St. Paul’s. The year began with the removal of
the Casavant organ followed by several months of making do with electronic substitutes. At
Easter, we relied heavily on the Commonwealth Brass Quintet to provide an exciting sound to
accompany the choir and congregation. However, by major music Sunday in May, the new digital
organ was installed and by Christmas, the Casavant was back in place as well.
This year, enrollment in the adult choir grew as several new members were recruited for the choir.
However, enrollment in the Children’s Choir dipped as two singers moved into the adult choir and
several older students found themselves unable to continue making the commitment. We are
encouraged, though, by the large number of young children attending Sunday School and hope
most of them will join the Children’s Choir as they get a little older. The tradition of the adult
choir presenting major music at two service per year in addition to the Christmas and Easter
programs - all with brass quintet or chamber orchestra – continues to be well-received as does
having the Children’s Choir sing approximately one service per month.
This year, with thanks to the support of an anonymous donor, we had our third annual program
“Carols and Candlelight” but moved it a week earlier in the season to the second Sunday of Advent.
This non-denominational program of carols, Christmas readings, and anthems presented by the
adult and children’s choir, and the Commonwealth Brass Quintet is growing in importance as a
Dedham community music event in our church. We were very pleased to see a full church for
this event.
We continue to support the musical community by making the parish hall with its beautiful
Steinway piano available to the Dedham Music School and other local musicians for concerts and
recitals. Now that the organ project is finished, we plan to have a series of organ concerts over the
next season.
Respectfully submitted,
David Tierney, Minister of Music
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MINUTES FROM THE 2016 ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual Meeting of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Dedham, MA was called to order at 11:15
AM on Sunday, February 28, 2016. The clerk declared a quorum was present. All present were
encouraged to read the Annual Report. The Reverend Melanie McCarley opened the meeting with
a prayer, followed by the reading of the Necrology, names of those Parishioners who have died
since the last Annual Meeting, and those who were buried from St. Paul’s Church. A motion was
made, seconded and passed to waive the reading of the Warrant.
A motion was made to approve the minutes from the Annual Meeting of February 22, 2015.
Wardens Remarks – Olivia Hurlock and Peter Gregory
Olivia began by congratulating the whole parish on a year of hard work. The Search Committee
was thanked once again for their time and commitment, along with the Transition Committee who
picked up the work of ensuring a smooth start for Melanie. Olivia and Peter also thanked the
Vestry for their support during the transition and for helping direct several new initiatives.
The wardens outlined the recent change to our Bylaws, as follows:
1. Special meetings of the Parish, which are rare and typically of a more urgent nature, can be
held on 7 days’ advance notice rather than the 14 days’ notice required for the annual meeting.
2. The Treasurer and the Clerk may only serve a maximum of six successive one year
terms. The 1996 Bylaws permitted the Treasurer and the Clerk to serve an indefinite number of
successive terms.
3. The new Bylaws permit the Vestry to appoint an Assistant Treasurer, which was not
contemplated at all in the 1996 Bylaws.
4. Voting by the Vestry can now be taken without a meeting for administrative convenience
provided that votes taken without a meeting must be unanimous.
Peter detailed the progress of the Organ Restoration Project, and extended thanks to everyone who
has supported not only the campaign to fund the organ but also our strong annual stewardship
goals. Melanie’s installation service will be held on April 5, with Bishop Alan Gates officiating,
and later in the spring we will have our first group of Confirmands in several years. Peter outlined
some property projects for the coming year, and expressed gratitude again for the generosity of
our parishioners which has enabled us to build a healthy Long Term Maintenance Fund. Both
Wardens expressed thanks to the staff, and again to the whole parish for the support throughout
the transition.
Financial Reports – Ellie Spyropoulos
A summary of the Church’s financial operations and results in 2015 includes:
General Fund – For the seventh consecutive year, Church Finances ended the year with an
operating surplus. The Church generated an operating surplus of $23,589 in 2015 before funding
$20,000 to the Long-Term Maintenance Fund. Total pledge revenue of $317,784 exceeded the
budget by approximately $8,000. Total revenue in 2015 was approximately $21,000 more than
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budget. Operating Expenses for 2015 including the payment of the Church’s annual Diocesan
assessment of $44,379 were $11,118 below budget for the year.
The Vestry established a Long-Term maintenance fund with an initial investment of $20,000 taken
from the General Fund’s year-end operating surplus in 2008. This fund was set up to be available
to complete future capital projects.
The Endowment Fund has been held solely by the Diocesan Investment Trust (DIT) since June
2012, upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, following prior diversification with
Northeast Investment Management, Inc.
The Vestry put in place an annual budget to monitor operating expenses and revenues for the next
year. Budgeted pledge revenue for 2016 of $320,000 is an increase of $10,000 (3%).
Report of the Nominating Committee and Parish Elections – Liesl Gilman, Chair, Nominating
Committee
The members of the 2015 Nominating Committee were: Betsy Edie, Liesl Gilman, Ian MacKenzie,
Jeff Randall, Ned Roberts and Bob Soule.
The slate for 2016, including current officers and new proposed ones is as follows:
Warden – Olivia Hurlock
Warden – Peter Gregory
Treasurer – George Nicholson
Clerk – Ginna Parker
3 Year Vestry Term – Joe Barbercheck
3 Year Vestry Term – Jen Luszcz
3 Year Vestry Term – Tony Wood
2 Year Vestry Term – Tom Beaudoin
2 Year Vestry Term – Amy Christie
2 Year Vestry Term – Spencer Jones
1 Year Vestry Term – Julia Prentice
1 Year Vestry Term – Susan Reardon
1 Year Vestry Term – Ned Roberts
Delegate to Diocesan Convention: Matt Harper-Nixon
Delegate to Diocesan Convention: Ed Reardon
Alternate to Diocesan Convention: George Parker
Recognition of Outgoing Vestry Members – Olivia Hurlock and Peter Gregory
Olivia thanked Ginna Parker for her years of service to the church as our calligrapher for all of our
vestry gifts, baptismal and confirmation certificates and Bible presentations.
Cheryl Lavalley was recognized for her tremendous contribution to our Church School. Along
with her husband, Joe, Cheryl has established a new format for the entire Church School, with new
materials provided by Joe each week, and a new “block” structure to the year. Our church school
has grown steadily and we have a solid group of parents who teach and support Cheryl and Joe’s
efforts. Cheryl served a grand total of 5 years on the Vestry, since she stepped in to finish Chikere
Uchegbu’s term after he moved to Chicago.
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Ian MacKenzie was thanked for his impassioned support of St. Paul’s, his good humor, kindness
and optimism, and unflagging willingness to help. His eagle eye for details and his ability to focus
on the heart of an issue have been enormously helpful to the Vestry, along with his ability to make
us laugh, always.
Natalie Waters Wright was thanked for her terrific revitalization of our Stewardship Committee.
She streamlined our reporting and organized the committee during our transition, and led us
through a hugely successful Stewardship campaign. Natalie’s commitment to the mission of the
church and her witty and insightful contributions to Vestry meetings will be greatly missed.
Ellie Spyropoulos was thanked for her service as Treasurer. Ellie’s wealth of financial knowledge
was invaluable during the transition, when a great deal of financial review and evaluation was
required. We will all miss her highly entertaining reports, and the Wardens and Vestry have been
grateful for her wisdom, insight and good humor during her time as Clerk and then as Treasurer.
Closing Remarks from Rector – The Reverend Melanie McCarley
The Lord’s Prayer
Adjournment
Respectfully submitted, Ginna Parker, Clerk
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OFFICERS AND DIRECT COMMITTEES
WARDENS’ REPORT
2016 was an exciting year of development and growth for all of us at St. Paul’s! We were fortunate
to welcome our 13th Rector on the Feast of St. Paul’s, January 24, and our year with Melanie has
been a wonderful time of getting to know each other and trying new ideas. Melanie hit the ground
running, as you can see from her report, and has made a tremendous difference in the life of our
parish. It is wonderful to have a pastor and leader with us again, and it has been a delight to work
with Melanie. She designed a lovely installation service which involved all facets of our parish
life, and we were pleased to have Bishop Alan Gates lead the service in April.
As we welcomed the McCarley family, we’ve had a blossoming of fellowship activities. There
were several dinners to welcome Melanie and Phil last winter, and we continued our “regular”
fellowship events throughout the year. Melanie added her own flair as the year continued: a
“Bacon Bar” for Fathers’ Day, a new and very popular Movie Reflection Group, a Rectory Open
House in the fall, and a “tacky gift exchange” Christmas party for the vestry and staff were a few
of her innovations, all quite successful! Christian Education also expanded for the first time in a
while at St. Paul’s, with the presentation of a group of Confirmands in May and again in October,
and an adult Bible study class in the fall. Also in the fall, Melanie launched a new multi-year
process for confirmation; a mixed-age class is meeting twice each month.
All through 2016, the exciting work of our Organ Renovation continued. Ned Roberts, who
managed the project for us, has provided a detailed report of the specifics of the project, which is
well worth the time to review. This is one of the largest projects we have undertaken at St. Paul’s
in a long time, and it could not have occurred without the overwhelming financial support from
our parish. Although we did have several minor delays with the completion of the digital portion
of the organ, we were pleased to have both digital and pipe organ components in place by the end
of November. Our celebratory concert in January of 2017 was both a masterful and entertaining
performance by David Tierney, and a tribute to our parish for the willingness to promote and
support such a major undertaking, especially during a transition. We wanted to formally thank all
the donors for the new organ and we have listed their names in this Annual Report.
There are many individuals who made this organ project a success, in addition to Ned. Ben
Emerson provided invaluable sound engineering help, during the “refit” required while we had a
temporary organ, and when we reinstalled the new organ and needed updated basic sound
equipment, and additionally, provided recording equipment and services for our concert. Sam
Barnard’s masterful craftsmanship of our new shelving makes the organ appear to have been part
of the church for decades. And as always, our sexton Nick Spada was willing to help and
accommodate the unpredictable comings and goings of the two vendors, electricians, cable
company, and everything else needed to keep the project underway. The scope of the project
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would not have been possible without the energy and enthusiasm from David Tierney, who
continues to amaze us all with his talent, creativity and cheerfulness!
During the summer, we repainted the Rectory a new “Concord Ivory” yellow. Ginna Parker and
Melanie helped us with the color choice, in order to meet the approval of the Dedham Historical
commission. This project became larger than planned as we discovered that there were many more
clapboards which needed to be replaced than we originally thought. But once again, thanks to our
healthy Long Term Maintenance Fund, we were able to fund the project and take proper care of
the historic building.
Our staff did experience challenges in 2016. Our bookkeeper, Bari Weiss, was diagnosed with
cancer and had surgery in February. Parish Administrator Heather Walker stepped in to help with
many of Bari’s duties, and combined with Bari’s willingness to work from home, we were able to
continue without hiring additional help. Bari was able to return to her regular work schedule by
mid spring. Sadly, Heather left us in early June to accept a job closer to her home. Melanie’s
daughter, Hannah, stepped in to help for the summer while Melanie took the time to find a
replacement, and Melissa Quinn began at the end of August. Sexton Nick Spada continues to be
our “super sexton,” constantly vigilant about the care of our buildings and grounds, and always
optimistic and helpful in every way. Minister of Music David Tierney not only shepherded the
organ project, but continued to provide us with beautiful music every week, two major music
Sundays, and wonderful surprises of special musical guests throughout the year.
Financially, we continue to be grateful for such wonderful generosity from our parishioners. Our
stewardship committee, led by Natalie Wright and Peter, worked diligently through the year, and
especially at year-end to ensure that pledges were received in time. As in years past, we were
fortunate enough to have a small surplus, to replenish our Long-Term Maintenance Fund, which
has been enormously important in caring for our beautiful but aging church building and rectory.
Attendance had its usual swings, but we had record numbers for our Advent and Christmas
services.
Our Outreach efforts at St. Paul’s maintained a calendar of events that have become standard for
us, thanks to Don Elmore’s steady leadership of the committee. We are grateful for his
commitment to this important part of our Christian life together. Our Greens Sale in December,
which is the only Dedham Christmas fair that donates proceeds to charity, was very well-attended
and thanks to a stalwart crew of “elves” led by chairs Susie Moorhead and Nancy Randall, we
donated a record-high amount to two charities.
Another important effort last year was the creation of a Communications Committee, whose
primary mission is to create a more vibrant and meaningful website. Melanie has rewritten the
content, and thanks to Jen Luszcz and Karen Gorton, we also have hundreds of beautiful photos.
We should have an unveiling of the new version in the next weeks! The committee, led by Pen
Jones, also evaluated and updated software for our office computers. Jen Luszcz has also made a
public relations effort, by submitting frequent articles and photos to the Dedham Times.
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We extend our thanks to the Vestry, who have been wonderfully resourceful and supportive; to the
Staff, who make everything at St. Paul’s happen, and to Melanie, for her energy, wonderful ideas,
and patience and love in getting to know us. The “state of the union” is extremely positive, and
bubbling with new life!
Respectfully submitted,
Peter Gregory and Olivia Hurlock, Wardens
TREASURER’S REPORT
We remain on sound financial footing as we close out 2016. Operations were profitable, ahead of
plan and once again sufficient to produce a transfer to our Long Term Maintenance Fund. The
organ project is fully funded, with only a small amount of pledges to collect, while our endowment
is up slightly after the annual draw for operations. The 2017 budget approved by the Vestry targets
a small profit and seeks to control fixed costs while funding priorities that are consistent with our
mission.
General Fund
The 2016 operating surplus of $23,294 was consistent with the 2015 surplus of $23,589 and
exceeded the budgeted surplus of $7,973 by $15,321. As with last year, we transferred the majority
of the surplus ($20,000) to the Long Term Maintenance Fund in recognition of the capital expenses
associated with Church property. Operating revenue was up $9,108 or 2% to $454,471 and
exceeded budget by $13,760 or 3%. The largest component, Pledges, was up $4,782 or 1.5% to
$322,566 and exceeded budget by $2,566, although 2016 collections generally lagged throughout
the year, with the shortfall made up in the closing weeks of 2016 with significant pledges and
overpayments. The 2016 Endowment Draw of $97,761 was up $7,550 on the general rise in the
market. In coordination with the Finance Committee and consistent with Diocesan guidance, the
draw amount is set at 4% of the trailing 16 quarter average balance (through June of the prior year
in our case) and only that amount is taken into operations.
Operating expenses were up $19,877 or 4.8% to $431,177 but favorable to plan by $1,560. In
general, all expense categories were up year over year with the exception of Clergy Compensation
which was down $13,335 or 12% on lower cash compensation related to Melanie’s use of the
Rectory versus the cash housing allowance paid to Interim Kim Hardy. Actual revenue and
expense included $15,729 in designated plate (including the annual Greens Sale), which is a pass
through. The designated plate for 2016 included payments to Heifer International, the Dedham
Food Pantry, the Dedham Youth Commission, the Veteran’s Road Playground the Epiphany
School and the Episcopal Relief Fund.
Long-Term Maintenance Fund and Organ Renovation Fund
Long Term Maintenance Fund: The Vestry established a Long-Term Maintenance fund in 2008
with an initial investment of $20,000 from the General Fund’s year-end operating surplus.
Through subsequent operating surplus transfers this balance has grown to $129,038 as of
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December 31, 2016. This is down from the December 31, 2015 balance of $145,406 on capital
expenses of $40,000 for repair and paining of the Rectory, but does not include the $20,000 transfer
from the 2016 operating surplus. Following the $20,000 transfer approved in January 2017 the
balance is approximately $150,000. These funds are held at Dedham Savings in a Money Market
account and CD.
Organ Renovation Fund: In 2011, a second fund was established for the organ renovation. The
project was substantially completed during 2016, with total sources of funds exceeding total uses
by a small margin per the summary below:
The Organ Fund balance at year end, comprised of a Dedham Savings Money Market account and
CD, was $77,722; down from $331,551 at the beginning of the year with project expenses.
Subsequent to year end we paid an additional $70,000 of expense (included in the 2017 Proforma
line above), which effectively closes out the project.
Endowment Fund
The Endowment Fund has been held solely by the Diocesan Investment Trust (DIT) since June
2012, upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, following prior diversification with
Northeast Investment Management, Inc. The target allocation of the endowment is 65% Equities
and 35% Fixed Income and we finished 2016 close to this target at 66% / 34%. The Endowment
balance of $2,662,620 at the end of 2016 represented a increase of $72,830 or 2.8% from the prior
year balance of $2,589,789 and includes the $97,761 endowment draw taken into operations during
October 2016.
2017 Operating Budget
The Vestry approved an annual budget for 2017 that reflects an estimated surplus of $16,974 on
revenue of $433,230. The largest revenue category, Pledges, is budgeted at $310,000; down
$10,000 from the 2016 budget of $320,000 and down $12,566 from the 2016 actual of $322,566.
While we exceeded plan for 2016, uncertainty around the timing of pledge collections and a late
push required to close out the 2016 pledge year led the Stewardship Committee and Vestry to
conclude a slight reduction was appropriate. The endowment draw remains the Church’s second
largest revenue source and is budgeted at $103,280 for 2017 based on the trailing sixteen quarter
average through June of 2016. Total budgeted revenue for 2017 is $433,230; a decrease of 1.7%
from the 2016 budget. Expenses are budgeted at $416,256, with the majority of line items fixed
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in nature (e.g. compensation, insurance, Diocesan Assessment). Certain line items such as Search
/ Transition and specific health insurance costs will not recur in 2017 and this allows us to increase
our investment in IT and programs to enhance our mission.
We achieved many milestones during this year of transition and it has been my privilege to work
with the Wardens, Vestry, staff and of course Melanie as we build for the future.
Respectfully Submitted,
George Nicholson
ACOLYTES GUILD
The acolyte program at St. Paul’s is made up of a group of children in grades 4 through 12 who
willingly dedicate their time to our church by taking an active part in the worship service. These
young people serve at the 10:00am Sunday service on a rotating schedule during the program year.
They set a wonderful example for their peers, as well as for the younger children in our
congregation.
It is especially delightful to see the connections made between older and younger acolytes within
our group. Serving together gives them a chance to get to know each other a little better, as well
as providing an opportunity for the more experienced acolytes to teach the newer ones, and to
guide them as they grow into their role.
Our group of acolytes for the first half of 2016 was made up of the following 14 individuals: Calvin
Cochran, Lizzie Cochran, Peyton Knightly, Gabe Emerson, Jane Hendrixson, Mason Lavalley,
Aidan Mackenzie, Kyle Mackenzie, Elizabeth Nicholson, Jacob Parkman, Nate Parkman, Ellie
Pearrow, Alex Spyropoulos, and Chris Spyropoulos.
We were delighted to be joined at the beginning of the year by our new rector, and Rev. McCarley
has made the transition in leadership both enjoyable and easy for us all. We have made a few
changes in the acolytes' responsibilities and activities during the service, but the participants have
adapted extremely well.
In the fall of 2016, we said farewell to Calvin Cochran, whose participation in our ministry for a
number of years was very much appreciated. We were also very pleased to welcome two new
acolytes to our roster this past September: Nicholas Christie and Jason Pearrow. We currently have
fifteen individuals serving as acolytes, and we would always be happy to welcome new participants
at any point during the year!
We want to express our gratitude to Heather Walker, our former parish administrator, and to
Melissa Quinn, who stepped ably into the role. Their regular reminder e-mails help us to remember
which children are scheduled to serve each week.
Ten families participated in the acolyte program during 2016. We are extremely grateful to the
children for their regular commitment and enthusiastic participation, and to the parents for the
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support and guidance they provide to their children in this valued role. In addition to their
scheduled participation, the willingness of acolyte families to step in and cover gaps as they arise
periodically in our schedule is something that I very much appreciate, and it makes the role of
coordinator significantly easier.
Respectfully submitted,
Astrid Mackenzie
ALTAR CHAPTER
The Altar Chapter has operated smoothly this year. There has been little that we have needed to
keep our church “well dressed.”
I note with regret that Lee Bliss has retired from the Chairmanship. Her tenure has been
characterized by several changes of rectors and by many years of service in that position. She has
not resigned from the Chapter, thankfully, so she will not be going very far!
There are no new members this year and one member, Tenney Cover, retired. We are grateful to
our new members from last year who have all been most helpful and enthusiastic. We are sorry to
lose Tenney, who spends many weekends away these days.
Other than a modest reshuffle of schedules visible on the roster for this year there is not much to
report. Our new rector, Melanie McCarley, has been a joy to work with. She and the Parish
Administrator, Melissa Quinn, have been helpful in myriad ways.
To the 24 members of the Chapter who have faithfully served we are also very indebted and thank
them profusely!
Repairs were not called for this past summer except for a few missing spots on one needlepoint
cushion which was mended invisibly by Polly, no charge!
The brass was once again polished before Christmas and will doubtless need a bit of attention
before Easter. Silver seems to get polished as needed by each monthly team and is gleaming all
the time.
We had one massive silver polishing effort in response to Mary Lee Culver’s funeral plans where
we inspected all the silver ware – 3 large tea sets! – one of which was donated by the Culver Family
and which was on display in the Parish Hall for her funeral celebration.
No new linens are needed at this time.
Once again, I enclose the 2016-17 Schedule of Servers in hopes that you will all be willing to serve
again. Always we hope that you will find, from among your friends in church, a new Altar Chapter
member. Perhaps you can get one of them to accompany you some Saturday or Sunday after
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church to show them around and demystify the procedure. And last, but by no means least, I would
love to have a partner at the helm of this wonderful group of parishioners who will fill in and/or
take over as necessary.
We thank you all for your faithful service and hope you enjoy your time, as I do, in our beautiful
church.
Respectfully submitted,
Polly Pierce
BOOK GROUP
With an average attendance of 14 parishioners, this intimate group is an excellent opportunity to
get to know others at St Paul’s through more quiet conversations. Founded in the fall of 2014, the
group has become so popular and the friendships so tight that we now meet the first Wednesday
of the month at 7PM in the Rectory throughout the year, discussing a wide variety of books,
including historical fiction, religious works, classics and more. The group has no cost in the church
budget as parishioners take turns bringing wine and appetizers. New this year, we celebrated
Christmas with a Yankee book swap and Christmas trivia.
In 2016, we read Persuasion by Jane Austen, The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant, The
Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle
Zevin, The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty, Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, The Last Painting
of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith, Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson;
Pompeii: A Novel by Robert Harris, The Story of the Other Wise Man by Henry van Dyke, in
addition to Melanie leading Being Christian: Baptism, Bible, Eucharist, Prayer by former
Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, during Lenten Study.
All are welcome. No commitment required - come to one meeting or come to them all.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Luszcz, Chair
CHURCH SCHOOL AND CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
2016-2017 Church School Year
Church School is held on Sunday mornings during the 10:00 a.m. service. Children begin in church
and exit for Church School prior to the reading of the Gospel. The children return to receive
communion when it is offered. Primary school classes are held in the two classrooms downstairs,
and the middle school class is held in the choir room.
This is the seventh year of our schedule rotation. There are three blocks of 5 or 6 classes and 7 or
8 group activities scheduled on Morning Prayer Sundays, which have longer lesson times. Class
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is not scheduled on Family Service Sundays, when the Children’s Choir usually sings. Class is
also not scheduled on typical 3-day holiday weekends. The Church School Coordinator meets in
the summer with the Rector to lay out the church school schedule and make sure it fits with the
liturgical calendar and choir schedule.
With the dates planned and a schedule of 5 or 6 classes per block, we have had eight teachers offer
to teach our Kindergarten to Second Grade, Third to Fifth Grade, and Middle School classes. The
teachers are Jen Luszcz, Kelly McInerney, Noelle Hendrixson, Joe Lavalley, Rachel Miller,
Chelsea Barbercheck, Melissa Pearrow, and Amy Christie. Teachers assist each other as substitutes
or helpers when needed. We have two adults with the K-2 class as attendance is strong in that age
group and the age requires more supervision. We are always looking for new volunteers. Teachers
are required to complete CORI forms per St. Paul’s policy.
This year we have averaged 16 children per classroom day. We've averaged 7 students in the K-2
class, 7 in the 3-5 class, and 2-3 in the Middle School class through January 24th. At the beginning
of the church school year, Rev. Melanie and Amy Christie discussed the option of not running a
middle school class, not only because of the low predicted numbers, but also because middle
school students are generally old enough to be expected to sit quietly throughout an entire church
service and mature enough to listed to and learn from the sermon and readings. However, some
parents felt strongly that the church still needed to offer a middle school class, so we kept the
middle school class this year. Amy believes the need for this class – regardless of numbers – should
be reviewed in the future. Of course, a parent and child may always choose whether the child goes
to church school or stays in the service.
The lessons are based on the lectionary schedule for the curriculum. Joe Lavalley distributes hand-
out materials to the teachers prior to the lesson. Amy Christie coordinates the teachers and
schedule. The Church weekly e-mail and leaflet are the tools used to communicate this information
to the families. In the summer of 2016, Rev. Melanie unearthed many more resources we have for
diversified instruction including various books and our Godly Play tools. Her efforts reorganizing
and revitalizing the classrooms has provided greater variety to teachers looking for lesson ideas
and how effectively to fill spare time.
The group activity days have averaged 15 participants so far this year. All the children meet
together including pre-K to Middle School students. Group activities have focused or will focus
on the following topics: “Getting to Know You,” “Thanksgiving,” “Children’s Annual Meeting,”
“Supporting Your Community” (on the day of the James Joyce Ramble), and “Mothers’ Day” (led
by volunteer fathers to give mother-teachers the day off). We still have another group activity date
yet to define. We hold the events in the Parish Hall, which allows parishioners to see the topic of
the day during fellowship hour.
If you have a topic that would be suitable for a group activity, please contact Amy Christie or any
of the teachers. St. Paul's is fortunate to have so much talent and expertise we can share with our
children. We look forward to having other parishioners as visiting teachers to lead our group
activities.
The Christmas Pageant had a cast of 28 children in 2016 and was coordinated by Noelle
Hendrixson and Joe Lavalley. Virginia Emerson assisted with costuming and Ben Emerson
coordinated additional microphones for the cast. Many families volunteer to make this group
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production successful. We hold the Pageant on the Sunday before Christmas during the 10am
service, which works well for families of young children and families who travel for the holidays.
Last year Cheryl Lavalley drafted a Safe Church Policy and reintroduced the very important issue
of CORI checks of all church school teachers. A future goal is making sure that all church school
teachers have completed CORI forms and have completed – either online or in person – the Safe
Church Training.
The Church School Liaison to the Vestry is the Church School Coordinator. Amy has found that
this structure of these roles works well and is likely to be the most logical way of fulfilling these
needs in the future as long as successors are willing to hold both roles.
We plan to present Bibles to graduating fifth graders again at the end of this year.
Recognition Sunday will take place at the end of the 2016 spring program year complete with
corsages/boutonnieres for the teachers to recognize their generous contributions to our church
family.
In the past we have held a playground get together at the end of the program year. Last year this
event was cancelled due to low response. Families are very busy at the end of the school year, and
we have discussed whether this final event is necessary. This year Amy and Rev. Melanie will
discuss the issue with parents. Perhaps a new/different event would work better for everyone.
Thank you to all who support our Church School Program at St. Paul's.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Christie
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Our group came together in 2016 to help the officers and staff improve several areas of our parish
communications:
- Spreading our good news (who we are and what we are doing) within Dedham and to
the broader community, including potential new parishioners
- Improving and updating our parish website, www.stpauls-dedham.org
- Updating and improving our email, office and business systems for reliability and
security
We made good strides, and our momentum continues.
Under Jen Luszcz’s leadership and with the help of great photos from Karen Gorton and many
others, we have been for several months the best-publicized church in our area for our worship,
community & parish events, youth and family activities, and music.
Mark Pearrow has led the complete redesign and content update of our website with Melanie,
which will be unveiled to the parish in late February – it is much more visual, fun and easy to use,
and easy for the office to update with new information, pictures and schedules. The successful
rollout of the new website will be a major focus of our efforts in early 2017.
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Under the covers, we have also upgraded our email & office software and our computer backup
systems.
If you are interested in joining our committee on a regular basis or for spot projects, please let us
know – we will have a variety of content development and techie opportunities throughout the
coming year.
Cheerfully submitted,
Pen Jones, Chair
DIOCESAN CONVENTION LAY DELEGATES AND NEPONSET RIVER
DEANERY REPRESENTATIVES
Actions of the 231th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts,
Nov. 4-5, 2016 at the Holiday Inn, Mansfield, MA; Embracing Brave Change
Normally a single day event, this year’s Convention ran a day & a half since we had to vote on the
new Mission Strategy for the Diocese.
Reverend Melanie McCarley and George Parker attended both days with George Nicholson
joining us on Friday afternoon.
As usual, we elected delegates to the General Convention, and several other positions, and also
approved the 2017 Diocesan assessments and budget.
We passed several resolutions, summarized as follows:
Civility in Political Conversation
Reconciliation Following the Divisive Rhetoric of the Recent Presidential Election
Peace Building in the Diocese of Massachusetts
Keeping Housing Affordable: A Baptismal Priority
We also passed two amendments to the Constitution and Canons, summarized as follows:
Allow all members of the Diocesan Council a seat at Convention
Amendments to the Diocesan Constitution clarifying the current role and structure of the Diocesan
Youth Council
The Mission strategy for the Diocese was eventually approved and can be broken down into three
main parts:
Reimagining our Congregations
Building our diocesan relationships
Engaging our world
Bishop Alan Gates gave a very thoughtful and entertaining address during Saturday morning’s
Eucharist. “There is enough paranoia, the world needs some metanoia”
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Among other activities, there was a short presentation by a group from the Diocese who had just
returned from several days out at the Standing Rock Reservation in support of the opposition to
the Dakota Access Pipeline.
A detailed report is available at http://www.diomass.org//diocesan-convention-2016
Respectfully Submitted,
George F. Parker
Delegate to Convention (Alternate)
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
Creator God, we thank you for all of creation. We ask your forgiveness where we have failed to
be just stewards. And we now ask for your guidance in restoring the face of the Earth. May we
learn to live in harmony, safety and just sharing of resources among all so that we achieve the
kingdom of God. Amen.
St. Paul's continues to embrace environmentally sustainable best practices, with regard to facilities
operations, construction projects, and other aspects of its ongoing ministry. These efforts are
guided by decisions made by the Vestry, the Building and Property Committees, the Rector, from
the Environmental Sustainability Committee, and when appropriate with input from the parish.
Such efforts are grounded in St. Paul's commitment to model responsible environmental
stewardship and care for Creation.
The Environmental Sustainability Committee’s Mission statement is threefold:
1) evaluation of St. Paul's facilities with regard to energy use/conservation, recycling, and
other sustainability focused practices not only in the daily life of the parish but also for
special projects such as construction and facilities renovations
2) increase of parish environmental awareness and involvement, with regard to our
individual and collective stewardship of God's creation, for all members of the community
(adults and children)
3) environmental sustainability outreach beyond St. Paul's
Annual goals and efforts of the Environmental Sustainability Committee include:
* Weekly parish emails and leaflet information about “greening” of Lent and carbon “fasting,”
during each week of the entire Lent season, for carbon footprint reduction and care of Creation
* Earth Day information in the weekly email and leaflet to raise awareness of Earth Day and
stewardship for care of Creation, collaboration with the Rector regarding hymns and prayers to
observe Earth Day
* Collaboration with the Church School in celebration of Earth Day when it fits in with the
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Church School curriculum calendar
* Support for many ongoing parish efforts with regard to energy efficient light bulb use, paper
and container recycling, energy use reduction in the physical plant, use of ceramic mugs during
Fellowship hour instead of paper cups, use of Eco Palms for Palm Sunday, possible installation of
outdoor composter for composting of kitchen materials (weekly flowers, coffee grounds, fruit from
Fellowship hour, etc)
During the coming year, the Committee hopes to initiate a few more projects and to welcome new
members.
Respectfully submitted,
Deb Harrison
FELLOWSHIP
The 2016 calendar was full of fellowship opportunities at St. Paul’s. As always, our Fellowship
Hour coffees after the 10 o’clock services continue to be “ground zero” for parishioners and
newcomers to connect and visit with each other. Joe and Chelsea Barbercheck were terrific
sports in organizing the scheduling and provisioning management, and we are grateful for their
contribution.
Our celebrations for Melanie’s first Sunday and again for her Installation on April 5 were
wonderful, festive events for our whole parish. Many parishioners hosted small dinners in the
winter to welcome the McCarleys. Our Book Group, brand new Movie Reflection Group,
Lenten Study Group, Wardens’ Welcome Back Party, and Christmas Greens Fair were all
wonderfully successful, and growing in popularity and attendance. We offered a lunch for
newcomers in the fall, and we plan to continue to encourage and welcome those interested in
joining us for more worship and fellowship events throughout the year.
Other 2016 events included the annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, an Easter egg hunt, a
ladies’ dinner out, trick-or-treating in the pews, an annual Halloween party, a newcomers’ lunch,
a Thanksgiving potluck supper and visit to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Plus once a
month when the children’s choir sings, parents gather for bagels and coffee while the kids
practice.
We encourage the whole St. Paul’s parish to join us at events. May all who attend as guests leave
as friends. We are always looking for ideas and event leaders, so if you have a talent to share or
event you’d like to see happen, please let Jen Luszcz or Melanie know!
Respectfully submitted,
Jen Luszcz
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FINANCE COMMITTEE The Finance Committee is comprised of John Emery as Chair, George Parker, Jamie Dwinell,
Steve Moorhead, Natalie Wright and Ed Bickford. As in prior years, the Finance Committee’s
major focus in 2016 was on St. Paul’s Endowment Fund. 2016 was the 4th year in which the
Diocesan Investment Trust (DIT) has managed all of the Church’s endowment. The Committee
continues to monitor DIT’s management of our endowment and we remain satisfied with their
prudent investment strategy and returns. St. Paul’s Endowment Fund exited 2016 with assets
totaling $2,662,620, up from $2,589,789 at year end 2015.
In the Fall of 2015, based on ongoing market volatility, DIT recommended to all of its constituents
a target of 65% / 35% equity / fixed income mix from their previous recommendation of 70% /
30%. Accordingly, the Finance Committee voted unanimously to follow DIT’s recommendation
and we currently stand at roughly 66% equity, 34% fixed income. We will continue to monitor
any proposed changes to the asset mix that DIT may be considering going forward.
Respectfully submitted,
John Emery, Chair
FLOWER GUILD
The Flower Guild has about 20 members who faithfully buy and arrange the flowers for our Altar
and Jane Clark Table each week. Decisions are based on whether or not a memorial has been
designated for the particular week.
Nancy Grogan has kept the weekly schedule in order for 2016, but starting next March, Sally Burt
will take over the scheduling. Nancy has had the tremendous task of making sure that all slots are
filled with at least two members to tackle the job. This is done on a quarterly basis. Many thanks
to Nancy for all of her hard work over the many years she did it!
Christmas and Easter are the two holidays, which require all hands on deck. Most of us on the
guild work hard during these holidays to arrange and decorate the Church. This past year I ordered
for Christmas the poinettias from Peter Heinrich and for Easter, the geraniums from Wayne Ellis
which need to be placed ahead of time to procure the appropriate plants.
We welcomed three new members on the Guild this year. They are: Sharyn Duncan, Cheryl
Lavalley and Melissa Pearrow. We appreciate their stepping forward to help out.
We are always looking for new members to help out on our committee. Please do not hesitate to
speak to one of us, should you be interested.
Respectfully submitted,
Marmee Taylor
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GREETERS’ GUILD
The Greeters are a visible face of St. Paul’s who welcome parishioners and guests each Sunday,
help guide the flow of people during communion, count parishioners during the sermon, tidy up
the pews, and count the money after the service. When time allows, greeters also follow up with
guests, newcomers and members during fellowship.
Greeters include Vestry, Officers, and many other members of the Church. Generally speaking,
Greeters are “on” one weekend each season (fall, winter, spring). We appreciate the support they
have offered over the years. Anyone who is interested in joining is welcome!
Many thanks to Melissa Quinn for her help and support. Below is the list of greeters for the 2016-
17 year. Our apologies if there are omissions or mistakes.
Susan Angevin Peter Gregory Mary Norton
Chelsea Barbercheck Barbie Greppin Ginna Parker
Joe Barbercheck Ernie Greppin George Parker
Koko Bickford Deb Harrison Mildred Phillips
Ed Bickford Susan Hicks Helen Anderson
Vicky Cabot Olivia Hurlock Terry Phinney
Katie Cochran Pen Jones Nancy Randall
Stephen Cochran Sally Jones Jeff Randall
Nini Colmore Cheryl Lavalley Amy Ranji
John Day Joe Lavalley Ed Reardon
Meg Day Jen Luszcz Susie McIntosh
Sarah Ducas Joe Luszcz Ned Roberts
William Ducas Susie Moorhead Carlotta Taylor
Betsy Edie Diana Nicholson Mark Taylor
Rick Edie George Nicholson Kinnon Williamson
Virginia Emerson Peter Williamson
Ben Emerson
Respectfully submitted,
Rick & Betsy Edie
LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS GUILD
Twelve score and nineteen year ago, our fathers brought forth in this Town of Dedham, a new
Parish, conceived by the grace of God and dedicated to the proposition that all are welcome at
God’s table. Naturally some were more welcome than others, and you don’t need a Dan Brown
novel to tell you that these people were our Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs).
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Today, our LEMs are a jovial group of servant hearts who donate their time and energy to assist
with the services. They read prayers and supplications, and assist in administering the Eucharist
at Sunday services, and at other special services during the year. Some of the LEMs have also
received additional training that enables them to take Communion to members of the Parish who
cannot attend regular services.
We don’t know the location of the Ark of the Covenant, we haven’t plotted the overthrow of any
government, and we stand in line like everybody else at Fellowship Hour. In essence, we are just
like you. I urge any parishioner wishing to become more involved in our services, to consider
joining the Lay Eucharistic Ministers. If you have any questions, please speak with Melanie or
me.
In 2016 the Lay Eucharistic Ministers were: Joe Barbercheck, Ken Burt, Matt Harper-Nixon,
Maggi Lamb, Peter Michelson, Tom Palmer, Ted Parkman, Mark Pearrow, Julia Prentice, Julie
Tittler, Lisa Wood, and me. They are a wonderful group, and it is a genuine pleasure to be able to
call myself one of their number.
In Peace,
Ian C. Mackenzie
LECTORS GUILD
Lectors read the lessons on Sunday mornings at the 10:00 service and other special services. In
2016 The Lectors Guild comprised 30 Adult parishioners (plus one in Strategic Reserve), roughly
balanced between men and women. In addition, a Childrens’/Youth group was created specifically
to provide readers for Childrens’ Services, and 7 readers are currently enrolled therein. The current
bench strength of the Guild is such that members read, on average, twice each year from September
through June. During the summer reading is assigned on a voluntary basis.
Membership in the Guild is open to all. The only talent required for admission is the ability to read
well and enunciate clearly. The Lector’s calendar of assignments is composed in January and
September. We encourage anyone who is interested to call the office and ask to be included.
Respectfully submitted,
Tim Duncan
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The role of the Nominating Committee is to identify and recommend a slate of candidates for
church leadership positions. Church members who attend St. Paul’s Church Annual Meeting
vote to elect the proposed slate. The Nominating Committee consists of two members of the
Vestry (one outgoing and one continuing member), two members of the parish selected by the
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Vestry, and two members selected by the Rector. The Rector serves in an ex officio capacity,
which means that she can offer opinions but has no vote.
Members of the 2016 Nominating Committee were: Tom Beaudoin, Don Elmore, Ned Roberts,
Charlotte Saul, and Tony Wood. Rector Melanie McCarley attended our meetings.
This year, the Nominating Committee had the responsibility of identifying and nominating two
new three-year Vestry Members (successors to Julia Prentice and Ned Roberts). Susan Reardon,
who filled the 1-year remaining term of George Nicholson when he became Treasurer last year,
has agreed to serve a new, 3-year term.
One Delegate to the Diocesan Convention, Ed Reardon, has chosen to remain in his position for
another year. George Parker, who has been our Alternate, has agreed to become our second
Delegate. For Alternate Delegate to Diocesan Convention, Julie Tittler is nominated.
The slate for 2017, including current officers and those newly proposed is as follows:
Warden: Peter Gregory
Warden: Mary Jane Devins
Treasurer: George Nicholson
Clerk: Ginna Parker
Vestry Member (3-year term): Ed Bickford
Vestry Member (3-year term): Barbie Greppin
Vestry Member (3-year term): Susan Reardon
Vestry Member (2-year term): Joe Barbercheck
Vestry Member (2-year term): Jen Luszcz
Vestry Member (2-year term): Tony Wood
Vestry Member (1-year term): Tom Beaudoin
Vestry Member (1-year term): Amy Christie
Vestry Member (1-year term): Spencer (Pen) Jones
Delegate to Diocesan Convention: George Parker
Delegate to Diocesan Convention: Ed Reardon
Alternate Delegate to Diocesan Convention: Julie Tittler
Respectfully submitted,
Ned Roberts (on behalf of the Nominating Committee)
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NOMINEES
Warden: Peter Gregory
St Paul’s has always felt like home to Peter Gregory. Having
lived in Westwood or Dedham his entire life, St. Paul’s has
been — and continues to be — an important part of his life.
Peter’s family has been involved with St. Paul’s for over four
generations. Peter has three children. George, his eldest child,
was an acolyte and lay minister here while in high school.
Peter is a Trustee and Member of the Board of Investment for
Dedham Institution for Savings. He is also a past President and
current member of the Corporate Board of Hale Reservation in
Westwood, Massachusetts. He spends his free time in the
summer playing golf or sailing at the Cape, and in the winter
months he enjoys skiing.
Warden: Mary Jane Devins
Mary Jane Devins and her husband, Jim, joined St. Paul’s in
1990 shortly after they moved to Dedham. Mary Jane has
been a church school teacher, fellowship hour coordinator,
Vestry member and is currently on the Altar Chapter. Mary
Jane served on the Parent’s Independent Network of Schools,
PIN, Inc, from 2008-2016 as the Community Service
Coordinator and Chair of the Upper School Division. Previous
to that position she was PTO President of the Riverdale
School. Mary Jane and Jim have three daughters: Sloan (24),
Sarah Jane (23) and Mollie (19), that were all confirmed at St.
Paul’s. Mary Jane was raised in Norfolk, VA as a Methodist and graduated from St. Mary’s
School in Raleigh, NC, a 175-year-old Episcopal Girls’ School. Mary Jane was relocated to
Boston from Washington, DC for her position as a retail buyer, and she also worked as a career
consultant and as a college career placement Director at Babson College before her second
daughter was born. Mary Jane works part-time at a home-based business with the Juice Plus
Company.
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Clerk: Ginna Parker
Ginna Parker was raised in Plainfield, New Jersey and
attended the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, from which
she was confirmed. After four years in college, she returned to
New England where her father had been transferred for work.
Both parents grew up in New England, so in many ways this
was an easy transition. Ginna worked in college admissions for
several years when she moved to Boston. She married George
Parker in 1981. Ginna and George have three children, a son
and two daughters. One daughter lives in Boston, one in
Virginia and her son is in Georgia, working at a resort. Ginna
and George joined St. Paul’s at the end of 1990. Ginna has been
actively involved in the Flower Guild and participates in many of the events held throughout the
year. She is now a member of the Guild and does all the calligraphy for the church. Ginna has also
made two trips to Haiti with St. Paul’s. Ginna is passionate about gardening (vegetable and
perennial beds) and cycling. She also is active in her garden club, the Dedham Exchange and the
MFA. She enjoys taking botanical art classes, needlepoint and reading. Last of all, life would not
be the same for Ginna without her best friend, Callie, her labrador who follows her everywhere!
Treasurer: George Nicholson
George Nicholson has been a member at St. Paul’s since
2011 following a move to Dedham from nearby Newton.
Family members include wife Diana, daughter Elizabeth and
two labrador retrievers, Belle and Barrel. Elizabeth is
currently a sixth-grader at Dedham Country Day. George
was born and raised in Michigan and moved to Boston in
1987 following graduation from Western Michigan
University. George was a longtime resident of Boston prior
to moving to Newton in 2004 with Diana and Elizabeth.
George received his MBA from Northeastern and has held
positions at Liberty Mutual, Massachusetts Financial
Services, Fleet Bank, Citizens Bank and JP Morgan. George
is currently a Commercial Banker with JP Morgan in Boston
and works specifically with Not for Profit organizations, including hospitals, colleges and
universities, cultural institutions and social service providers. George also enjoys volunteering
with various community organizations, including the Dedham Food Pantry.
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Vestry Member: Ed Bickford
Ed Bickford was born in New Haven, CT and spent most of
his youth growing up in Bethlehem, PA. He graduated from
Westminster School in Simsbury, CT and Babson College,
earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
degree. Ed worked in the financial industry in Boston for over
30 years spending the majority of his time at State Street
Research & Management Co. and Babson Capital Management
before retiring in 2008.
Ed and his wife, Koko, lived in Dedham from 1992-1999, were
members of St. Paul’s Church, moved away and returned to
Dedham in 2014. They immediately rejoined SPC and have
thoroughly enjoyed reconnecting with the community. Ed is currently on SPC’s Finance and
Investment Committees. Ed and Koko have 3 sons, 1 daughter and 8 grandchildren. Ed and his
family enjoy spending time at a summer home in the Adirondack Mountains where he is also on
the board of the local hospital.
Vestry Member: Barbie Greppin
Barbie Greppin has been a member of St. Paul's since 1977
(also for one year in 1966-67). She and her husband Ernie live
in Westwood and occupy pew 17 at St. Paul's. Barbie has
served as the Greeters' coordinator for two different periods of
time, was a member of the Altar Chapter, and was one of the
organizers of group Parents of Children Who Have Died, which
was active for four to five years in the mid-1990s.
Barbie graduated from Derby Academy, Dana Hall and Vassar
College and has served on the Boards of Derby, Dana Hall, The
Fragment Society, and Society of Colonial Dames in Massachusetts. Her current volunteer
situations are as a greeter at St. Paul's and as a Volunteer Foster Care Case Reviewer for DCF.
Leisure time activities include playing bridge and Mah Jongg, needlepoint and knitting, sailing,
and traveling. Barbie grew up in Hingham where she attended the Church of St. John the
Evangelist; and, the Greppins lived there for 10 years before moving to Westwood. Daughter
Ripley (51) with her husband Greg and son Tucker (15) live in Vail, Colorado.
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Vestry Member: Sue Reardon
Susan Reardon is a native of the Philadelphia, New York and
Cleveland areas. She is a graduate of Ohio University, where
she studied English literature and creative writing. After
college, Susan moved to Chicago and worked for the Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
Missing family and friends on the East Coast, Susan moved to
Boston in 1985 and accepted a position as Assistant to the
President of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. While
working at Mass Eye and Ear, Susan met her husband, Ed, and
they were married in 1988. Following the births of Annie and
Sam, Susan focused on raising her two children, as well as
assuming the role of step-mother to Ed's two daughters, Emily
and Johanna. She continued her work in healthcare in a voluntary capacity. Upon moving to
Dedham in 1989, Susan and Ed joined St. Paul's Church. In 1990, Susan joined the St. Paul's Choir,
a ministry she has enjoyed ever since. Annie and Sam were active in the church school, youth choir
and acolyte programs. Susan co-chaired the search for a new Minister of Music in 1998-99 and
served on the vestry from 2004-2007. Susan considers friendship and fellowship the most
rewarding aspects of her life within the St. Paul's community.
Delegate: Ed Reardon
I am very pleased to have been asked to be a Delegate to the
Diocesan Convention representing St. Paul’s Church in
Dedham, MA. My wife, Susan, and I were members of Trinity
Church and were married there in 1988. After moving to
Dedham, we joined St. Paul’s Church where we have been active
members for over twenty-five years. I have served on the Vestry
and was Co-Chair of Stewardship for three years. I was also a
member of the Handicap Access Committee looking at the
issues and possible solutions for making St. Paul’s Church
available to everyone. We are also members of St. Martin’s in
the Field, Biddeford, Maine, which is a summer chapel and there
I am on the Building Committee as well as the Handicap Access
Committee. By serving as a Delegate to the Diocesan Convention, I hope to be able to represent
the members of St. Paul’s Church and to report back to the leaders and membership the
proceedings of the meetings.
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Delegate: George Parker
George Parker was born and raised in the Boston area,
confirmed at the Church of the Redeemer in Chestnut Hill and
graduated from Noble and Greenough School. He received his
AB from Kenyon College and MBA from Tuck (Dartmouth)
and spent 4 years as a Navy Supply Officer. George started his
career in commercial lending then spent 27 years in marketing
investment management. He currently works at Director of
Individual Giving at Pioneer Institute in Boston. In 1981
George married Virginia (known as Ginna, see separate bio)
and after living in Westwood and Norfolk moved to Dedham
in 1990. George & Ginna have three grown children -
unfortunately only one lives in the Boston area. The Parkers
joined St. Paul’s in 1990 and all three children were confirmed here. George is active in the Church
as a Greeter and Lector and serves on the Stewardship and Finance Committee. He completed
seven years serving on the Vestry and as Warden in 2013. George has also made two trips with
the church to Haiti. George has a passion for golf, travel, their chocolate lab Callie, and a glass of
wine. He enjoys spending time with family & friends and spending a few weeks each summer in
Mattapoisett.
Alternate delegate: Julie Tittler
Julie Tittler and her family are relatively recent additions to
St. Paul’s; however she comes to us with a wealth of
experience in the Episcopal Church. Prior to the Tittler
Family’s move to Dedham, Julie served as Senior Warden and
Clerk of the Vestry of Trinity Church, Canton. Julie and her
children Peter and Isabelle sing in St. Paul’s Adult and
Children’s Choirs. Her husband, Andrew, is a thoughtful voice
at book and topical discussion groups. Julie owns her own
company and is working to develop software applications.
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ORGAN RENOVATION PROJECT In 2016 St. Paul’s Church successfully completed the Organ Restoration and Enhancement Project.
Also last year, the fundraising effort in support of the organ project, reached its $564,000 campaign
goal. We are most grateful to all those who donated to this campaign, and have listed all their
names at the conclusion of this report.
St. Paul’s new organ console
Marshall & Ogletree, Opus 12
Four years ago it was clear that St. Paul’s organ was badly in need of restoration. Our Casavant
Frères pipe organ, first played at the church in 1959, was showing its age. Typically pipe organs
need restoration after 35-45 years, no matter how well they are maintained. In the best of all
possible worlds, we also wanted to add certain features to the organ, but the cost associated with
adding new pipes was prohibitive. Through recent advances in digital organ technology, however,
those desirable features could be acquired at a fraction of the cost of doing it with conventional
pipes.
Once the decision to restore St. Paul’s Casavant organ was made, prospective vendors were
contacted to do the work. As part of the process there were very preliminary discussions regarding
the addition of a Choir register to the organ. In speaking with Marshall & Ogletree (M&O), a
pioneer in digital organ technology, an intriguing alternative was put forward: M&O would assist
with the restoration of St. Paul’s pipe organ, and at the same time install a digital organ at
considerable discount. M&O, while based in Needham, MA, did not have a complete organ
operating in the Boston area. Further, M&O was motivated to have a new console and organ in a
church setting that could be easily accessed for demonstration purposes.
The proposed digital organ would feature a new console, 32 high-end speakers, and computers
using proprietary hardware and software. The digital organ could “mirror” St. Paul’s pipe organ,
add digital “pipes” to certain registers, and provide us with the desired Choir register. Our pipe
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organ has four registers, and they are known in organ-speak as Pedal, Great, Swell, and Positiv.
The simplest way to describe registers is to say that they are the universal way in which groups of
organ pipes are organized.
M&O contracted with R.A. Colby & Sons in Johnson City, Tennessee for the new console. It is
fair to say that the console is truly a work of art. The console is capable of playing each of the
organs … the pipe organ and the digital organ … separately, as well as playing both organs in
combination. In addition, the console is movable and for concert purposes, can be played from
the center of the chancel.
Foley-Baker, Inc. (FBI) of Tolland, CT was chosen for restoration of the Casavant pipe organ. St.
Paul’s has a long and successful relationship with FBI. Much of the restoration process involved
re-leathering and cleaning. In addition, there were many aspects of the organ in need of updates,
especially the electronics that control the flow and volume of air to the instrument’s 2,000+ pipes.
Once the restoration process was underway, roughly 90% of all the pipes were physically removed
from the church and taken to FBI’s studio in Connecticut, where:
1500 metal flue pipes were washed, repaired, shellacked, revoiced, and given
new tuning sleeves.
Large wooden pipes were cleaned and had their stoppers repacked.
247 reed pipes were disassembled, washed, polished, and damaged tuning scrolls
replaced.
Capped flutes were tub-washed and refelted.
All pipes were revoiced and tuned.
Wind chests were cleaned, updated, and releathered as necessary.
All wiring, relays, and control circuitry were updated to 21st century standards.
St. Paul’s Organ Project is a huge success. In the words of David Tierney, Organist and
Choirmaster, when speaking of the fully restored Casavant (pipe) organ, now augmented by the
digital instrument, “I feel like I have the best of both worlds at my disposal, and can really give a
congregation with very sophisticated musical tastes outstanding performances of anything in the
organ repertoire.”
Respectfully submitted,
Ned Roberts
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Mr. and Mrs. John Adams Mr. Chris Grant Mrs. Ruth Mead
Mr. Mitchell Adams Mr. Pat Grant Mrs. Barbara Millen
Ms. Josephine Angevin Mrs. Madeline Gregory Mr. and Mrs. Doug Munsell
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Beaudoin Mr. Peter Gregory Mr. and Mrs. George Nicholson
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bickford Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Greppin Mrs. Mary Norton
Mrs. Nancy Blackett Mr. and Mrs. Michael Grogan Mr. and Mrs. William Oates
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bliss Mr. and Mrs. George Hebard Mr. Tom Palmer
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Burt Mr. and Mrs. Edward Heiman Mr. and Mrs. George Parker
Mr. and Mrs. Toby Cabot Mr. Bob Henderson Mrs. Polly Pierce
Mrs. Margaret Carr Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hooe Ms. Julia Prentice and Mr. Don Elmore
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Cheever Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Hunnewell Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Randall
Ms. Patricia Clarke Mr. and Mrs. Burt Hurlock Ms. Amy Ranji
Ms. Nini Colmore Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Jackson Dr. and Mrs. Ed Reardon
Mr. and Mrs. McLane Cover Jewett Foundation Ms. Susie McIntosh and Mr. Ned Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. Prescott Crocker Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Jones Mrs. Barbara Rowland
Mr. and Mrs. John Day Mr. Laurence Flood Mr. and Mrs. Rick Saul
Dedham Savings Foundation Ms. Mary Knowles Mr. and Mrs. Karl Schoettle
Mrs. Francis de Marneffe Ms. Molli Krausz Ms. Pamela Sebastian
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dole Mr. and Mrs. John Lamb Mr. and Mrs. Ross Sherbrooke
Mr. and Mrs. William Ducas Mr. and Mrs. Cheryl Lavalley Dr. and Mrs. Jim Sowles
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Edie Mr. and Mrs. David LeBreton Mr. and Mrs. Mark Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eliot Mr. and Mrs. David Lee Mrs. Marmee Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Emerson Mr. John Leith Mr. and Mrs. Neil Wallace
Mr. and Mrs. John (Jody) Emery Mr. and Mrs. John Linell Ms. Elizabeth Ward
Mr. and Mrs. John (Barb) Emery Mr. and Mrs. Ian Loring Mrs. Rosita Watson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Forrester Mrs. Fordie Madeira Mr. and Mrs. Peter Williamson
Mrs. Lucy Fowler Mrs. Frances Macausland Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Wilmerding
Ms. Diane Gaboury Dr. Lisa Matthews Mr. and Mrs. John Woodard
Mrs. Betsy Games Ms. Liz McCabe Mr. and Mrs. William Woodard
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gilman Mr. and Mrs. Putnam McDowell Mr. and Mrs. John R. Wright
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gorton Mrs. Nancy McKelvy
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Grant Bequest from Mrs. Dodie Rogers
Bequest from Mrs. Kathryn Hildreth
St. Paul's is grateful to the many generous donors, listed below, who contributed to
our Organ Renovation Project
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OUTREACH COMMITTEE
During the past year, the Outreach Committee has continued to play an active role in coordinating
volunteer and fundraising opportunities as well as advising the Vestry about the church’s
designated outreach budget and designated plate offerings during church holiday seasons.
One of our strongest connections to local outreach is through the Dedham Food Pantry. For several
years, St. Paul’s has been in charge of staffing the Food Pantry for its clients in the month of April.
Based on the level of interest, last year we increased our commitment to help staff the Pantry in
collaboration with St. Luke’s Church on the third Saturday of every month. We also coordinated
our third pie baking event at the church during the week before Thanksgiving to make pies for
local families who use the Pantry. This effort, coordinated by Susan Fay, was very successful,
involving several youth and adults and contributing over 40 homemade pies to the Pantry. In
addition to collecting food at the church throughout the year, we also support the Food Pantry
financially through the Vestry designated outreach budget and the Thanksgiving offering.
I want to particularly thank Sarah Ducas for all of her work over the last several years coordinating
our participation with the Food Pantry. Sarah’s energy and enthusiasm has encouraged many in
our parish to contribute to and volunteer at the pantry, and her efforts have had a very positive
impact on this important ministry. Recently, she decided to take a much-deserved break from this
responsibility, and I greatly appreciate George Nicholson’s willingness to take on this role.
Parishioners also showed their extreme generosity at several fundraising opportunities in 2016.
To kick off the program year in September, we coordinated a collection of school supplies for the
Epiphany School. These supplies helped to support the important work of that school in supporting
their students’ education. The Outreach Committee also continued its support of Heifer
International through coordinating the “alternative gift market” during the Christmas season.
Parishioners were very generous in their purchases, providing almost $6000 of support of work
done by Heifer domestically and abroad. In Heifer’s language, our parish provided more than an
“ark” to help others. Along with the proceeds raised through the very hard work of the Greens
Sale and Christmas Market and the Christmas designated plate, the parish raised over $13,500 of
charitable donations during the Christmas season alone.
Members of the parish also participated in two new service activities during 2016. During the
summer, a group of parishioners also prepared and served lunch at the Church of the Holy Spirit
site for the B-SAFE program in Mattapan. B-SAFE is a diocese-supported academic enrichment
program targeted at underserved youth in Boston. Based on the positive response of participants
we are planning to increase our commitment to the program in 2017. Also, a small group of
families with children participated in a cleanup at the Boston Nature Center, a community-based
urban sanctuary in Mattapan run by Mass Audubon during the spring. We also continued our
support of international, regional and local organizations, such as Episcopal Relief and
Development, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Epiphany School, the Dedham Youth
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Commission, the Council on Aging, HOPEH and New Hope through the Vestry Designated
outreach budget. While much of this support has traditionally been financial, we also continue to
explore ways to more directly involve parishioners in service opportunities through these
organizations.
The Outreach Committee looks forward to our continued engagement with the community in the
comings months. I would like to particularly thank committee members who have helped to shape
our productive discussions over the past year: Chelsea Barbercheck, Sarah Ducas, Sharyn Duncan,
Tim Duncan, Susan Fay, George Nicholson, Maggi Lamb, Tom Palmer, Andrea O’Connell, and
Nancy Randall, as well as the Wardens (Olivia Hurlock and Peter Gregory) and our Rector for
their ongoing engagement with our work. I also thank all of those in the parish who have
participated in Outreach Activities during the past year.
Any interested parishioners are warmly invited to attend committee meetings. Starting in March,
these will be held every other month on Sunday after church. One important role of the committee
is to help support and develop new outreach initiatives, so I would encourage anyone with ideas
for possible activities or partnerships to discuss those with myself or anyone else on the committee.
Respectfully submitted,
Donald Elmore
PROPERTY COMMITTEE
The St. Paul’s Property Committee reviews and manages all activity with regard to maintenance
of the church’s property. Our committee members include, Tom Palmer, Terry Phinney, Mark
Taylor, Ned Roberts, Steve Corcoran & Ernie Greppin. We are blessed by having an excellent
sextant in Nick Spada. Nick is pro-active as a property manager and always offers helpful
solutions to our property issues. And Nick knows absolutely everybody in Dedham so if the job
requires specialized expertise, he can always get it! Sam Barnard has continued to be our
carpenter of choice at the church and we thank him for his loyal work. We welcome anyone who
would like to get involved in overseeing the management of our valuable physical assets.
The property projects of 2016 some of which are ongoing in 2017 include:
Rectory: Painting the Rectory was the main priority for 2016. With the approval of
Dedham Historical Commission, we chose “Concord ivory” yellow with off-white
trim. We discovered after the old paint was stripped off that we had many more
clapboards than we anticipated which needed to be replaced. We are looking at
replacing the windows in the historic Tavern room as well in 2017.
Memorial Garden: Under the leadership of Vestry member, Ned Roberts, we did
some selective tree removal and tree pruning on the property, including the Memorial
Garden.
Parish Hall Floor: Last July, we took the opportunity with quieter Sunday services
to refinish our beautiful Parish Hall hardwood floor. It was sanded and a fresh coat of
polyurethane was applied. This involved moving all of the furniture out, allowing it
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to dry for a week.
Sound System: This year, our sound engineer and parishioner, Ben Emerson,
recommended we buy a new “mixer” for the sound system to help all parishioners to
hear the services more clearly. Our old mixer seemed to have lost a lot of its low
frequency (bass) response, and this has improved the sound of speech in the sound
system. It is also run by wifi so Ben and others could make adjustments from their
phones!
Cleaned Pew Cushions: Last Spring we had all of our cushions cleaned in the church.
We also had the buttons replaced on many of the cushions as well.
Stained Glass Repair Project: This year we finished our stained glass window
restoration project when we finished the three windows on the north side of the
church.
Organ Project: This year we had some general improvements that were necessary
for our new digital organ. We built a structurally durable speaker shelf to the left of
the chancel. Additional electrical outlets and lighting were installed in the organ chest
to the right of the chancel. In the basement, new circuitry and breakers were installed
for the digital organ components. We also re-built the wall immediately next to the
organ for improved access to the Positiv register. Building Use Agreement: Last Spring we updated our policy for outside parties to
rent our facilities. The changes include a definition of “Parishoner” versus “non
Parishoners,” as well as clearer guidelines on alcohol use and Sextant’s fees.
General Repair: We repaired and repainted the interior walls in the front entrance
vestibule and are considering adding new lighting to the entrance to make it more
welcoming. We also repaired the crumbled masonry and waterproofed the bulkhead
window-well by the south entrance door, and we repaired the crumbling walls and
ceiling of the stairwell to the basement/choir room.
The Property Committee is committed to maintaining and improving the St. Paul’s
Church and grounds. In recent years, tremendous progress has been made to structural
and cosmetic projects. We will continue to perform this work to keep St. Paul’s Church
in well-maintained condition. Further information about improvements and work can be
found in other sections of this Annual Report for 2016.
Respectfully submitted,
Peter Gregory
STEWARDSHIP 2016 SUMMARY and 2017 STATUS
We continued to be blessed by an amazing stewardship team that has led us to another successful
year. The team included: Barry Burlingham, Ed Bickford, Vicky Cabot, Mike Gorton, Peter
Gregory, Olivia Hurlock, Pen Jones, George Nicholson, George Parker, Mark Taylor, Tony Wood
and Natalie Waters Wright. As a reminder, we had set our goal at $320,000 (2015 goal was
$310,000). Thanks to the generosity of the St. Paul’s parish, we received revenues of $322,506,
exceeding our goal by 1%. As mentioned in the Wardens’ report, we are truly thankful for the
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generosity this parish has shown for the past five years. A breakdown of the 2016 numbers is as
follows:
110 total pledges (110 in 2015, 109 in 2014 and 110 in 2013) totaling $236,401
89 pledging units fulfilled their pledge and contributed a total of $247,346; 45 of these
units overpaid their pledges by a total of $33,255;
21 pledging units did not fulfill their pledge; they contributed a total of $15,816, $6,494
less than was pledged
72 gifts were received without pledges for a total of $56,444
Received $2,900 of prior year pledges
A summary of the 2017 Stewardship Campaign as of the January 31, 2017 is below along with
comparative numbers from the last three years.
We thank everyone who has supported the 2017 Stewardship Campaign. If you have not yet made
a pledge to the 2017 Stewardship Campaign, please do so as soon as you can. Your pledge will
help the Vestry meet its goal of $310,000 in pledge revenue in 2017 and ensure that the vibrant
community we enjoy will continue to prosper. The Stewardship Committee will be following up
shortly.
Respectfully submitted,
Natalie Waters Wright, Stewardship Chair
Jan. 2014 Jan. 2015 Jan. 2016 Jan. 2017
Pledges: 105 89 91 86
Amount Pledged: $252,511 $202,625 $217,576 $188,915
Change from those pledged vs. prev. year: $1,068 ($49,886) $14,951 ($28,661)
Prepayments: 29 23 24
Prepaid Amount: $92,531 $56,289 $40,139 $32,683
(Current year pledges received in prior year)
YTD Donations against pledges: $36,594 $25,034 $32,678 $30,690
Gifts without pledges: 25 26 26 16
$ from gifts without pledges: $6,510 $14,646 $25,606 $34,309
Total Stewardship Contributions*: $136,250 $97,222 $101,322 $97,983
(*Includes payments from prior year pledge)
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SUNDAY MORNING (AND ADDITIONAL) CHILDCARE
Childcare is available each Sunday beginning at 9:00 a.m. and is held at St. Paul’s Nursery School
(formerly called the “Brick Chapel”) opposite the Church on Court Street. Care is ably provided
by Patricia Antoni and Jeanne Nolan, two of the teachers at St. Paul’s Nursery School during the
week. We are so grateful to have such capable and skilled attendants “on staff” on Sundays. If you
would like more information about nursery care, please contact the parish office.
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa Quinn, Parish Administrator
TOWER BELL RINGERS GUILD
As in other years the Bells from the St. Paul’s steeple ring out most Sundays and are rung by an
enthusiastic and large group of ringers as measured by former standards. Our roster has consisted
of Polly Pierce, Ginny Corliss, Susie Jackson, Rick Edie, Ian Mackenzie, and Ned Roberts. We
rotate the duties and no one seems to mind that they only ring once a month or so.
A problem with the lower C bell has been solved by not allowing that bell to be sounded with the
rope. Polly Pierce is working on copying the ‘Book’ to make it more readable but has not gotten
far. We hope that the parish enjoys the result of our efforts as much as we do making all that noise
anonymously! When they are next looked at by our bell ‘tuners’, they will address the small
problem with the turnbuckle on the low C.
Respectfully submitted,
Polly Pierce
TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY GROUP
The Tuesday Bible Group meets every Tuesday at 2:30 from October to May in my Fox Hill
apartment. Twelve members gather for an hour to read and discuss the Bible, guided by a Kerygma
program. In the winter and spring of 2016, using Kerygma’s studies of the books of Jonah and
Ruth, we read and discovered that these familiar books have much to say about today’s world.
In the fall of 2016 we embarked on a study God Saves A People, which is part of the Kerygma
series Great Themes Of The Bible. We began with a study of the exodus. Unfortunately, I fell in
December, had shoulder surgery, and had to cancel Bible Study. We hope to resume our meetings
as soon as I am able.
We are an ecumenical group, and we learn from each other as we discuss God’s story in the Bible
and its meaning for our lives today.
Respectfully submitted,
Sally Burt, Leader
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PARISH STATISTICS
Baptisms Burials Ellie Grace Cavallo George Brooks Richard Spindler
Emma Isabel LaPointe
Everlie Mary McQuillan
Emily Farrington Wood
Susanne Shaw Hooe Elizabeth Roby Steffey
William Richard Joyce John Haven Storey
Lucy Galpin Moorhead Aileen Ward
There were no marriages at St. Paul’s in 2016.
Average Sunday Attendance by Month 5 Year Comparison
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 AVG.
January 112 123 123 123 114 119
February 118 101 117 104 110 110
March 122 186 145 114 175 148
April 178 117 204 189 104 158
May 112 125 142 104 108 118
June 88 93 125 67 85 91
July 47 37 69 40 39 46
August 36 42 52 37 40 41
September 107 104 135 91 95 106
October 120 116 105 110 107 112
November 132 142 134 127 130 133
December* 157 160 161 172 127 155
Year 111 112 126 106 103 111
Easter† Total 392 399 408 435 450 417
Easter Vigil 33 38 32 35 32 34
Easter (8a) 52 34 34 35 30 37
Easter (10a) 307 327 342 365 388 346
Christmas Total 435 516 428 463 449 458
Xmas Eve (4p) 280 389 317 324 309 324
Xmas Eve (10p) 140 114 91 109 103 111
Christmas Day 15 13 20 30 37 23
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FINANCIAL REPORTS
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Long-Term
and Organ
Property Endowment Maintenance General Total Total
Fund Funds Fund 2016 2015
ASSETS
Cash
Operating Cash -$ -$ -$ 100,171$ 100,171$ 187,538$
LT Maintenance Money Market Account - - 102,327 - 102,327 118,776
Long Term Maintenance CD - 3294 .25% - - - - - -
Long Term Maintenance CD - 9266 .30% - - - - - -
Long Term Maintenance CD - 9274 .30% - - 26,711 - 26,711 26,631
Long Term Maintenance CD - 8607 .50% - - - - - -
Organ Maintenance Money Market Account - - 67,617 - 67,617 311,035
Organ Maintenance CD - 5841 .30% - - 10,104 - 10,104 10,087
Organ Maintenance CD - 8615 .50% - - - - - -
Organ Maintenance CD - 6340 .30% - - - - - 20,516
Essential Maintenance Fund MM Account - - - - - 641
Petty Cash - - - 100 100 100
Total Cash & Cash Equivalents - - 206,760 100,271 307,031 675,323
Investments
Funds under Management
Northeast Investment Management, Inc. - - - - - -
Diocesan Investment Trust - 2,662,620 - - 2,662,620 2,589,790
Total Investments - 2,662,620 - - 2,662,620 2,589,790
Property
Church - 59 Court Street (at assessed value) 3,585,100 - - - 3,585,100 3,562,500
Rectory - 73 Court Street (at assessed value) 1,159,500 - - - 1,159,500 1,107,200
Total Property 4,744,600 - - - 4,744,600 4,669,700
Total Assets 4,744,600$ 2,662,620$ 206,760$ 100,271$ 7,714,251$ 7,934,813$
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable
Accrued Liabilities -$ -$ -$ 956$ 956$ 1,059$
Total Liabilities - - - 956 956 1,059
EQUITY
Permanently Restricted 1,723,314 1,723,314 1,676,177
Temporarily Restricted:
Fixed Assets (Church and Rectory) 4,744,600 4,744,600 4,669,700
Essential Maintenance Funds (1,551)
Tavern Maintenance Funds -
Organ Maintenance Funds 76,968 76,968 265,973
Memorial Funds 11,445 11,445 9,825
Memorial Garden Funds 2,571 2,571 2,521
Prepaid Pledges (time restriction) 65,690 65,690 66,410
Special Purpose Gifts - - -
Other Bequests 26,000 26,000 26,000
Unrestricted - Designated 939,306 129,792 1,069,098 1,136,877
Unrestricted - Undesignated Operating Funds (6,391) (6,391) 81,823
Total Equity 4,744,600 2,662,620 206,760 99,314 7,713,294 7,933,754
Total Liabilities & Equity 4,744,600$ 2,662,620$ 206,760$ 100,271$ 7,714,251$ 7,934,813$
Saint Paul's ChurchStatements of Positions
December 31, 2016 and 2015
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2015
Long Term and
Organ
Property Endowment Maintenance General
Fund Funds Fund Total Total
REVENUE
Pledge
Current Year -$ -$ -$ 319,666$ 319,666$ 309,682$
Prior Year 2,900 2,900 8,102
Plate 11,185 11,185 12,380
Designated Plate -
Haiti Donations - - -
Designated Plate - Other 6,140 6,140 7,422
Designated Plate - Greens Sale 9,589 9,589 7,917
Building Rentals 2,265 2,265 3,250
Investment Income 687 687 895
Transfer of Investment Income - Endowment Draw 97,761 97,761 90,211
Flowers 3,695 3,695 3,820
Deed Releases 100 100 650
All Other - - 98,860 484 99,344 333,584
TOTAL REVENUE - - 98,860 454,472 553,332 777,913
EXPENSES
Administrative Costs
Alarm System 1,324 1,324 2,739
All Other 615 615 631
Audit - - -
Computer Software & Hardware 5,066 5,066 2,288
Copier Rental & Office Machine Maintenance 6,225 6,225 4,381
Hospitality & Coffee Hour Expense 149 149 1,095
Payroll Preparation costs 718 718 694
Postage & Printing 1,808 1,808 2,146
Rector Expenses 1,659 1,659 3,675
Search Committee & Transition 9,838 9,838 7,906
St. Paul's Guild 562 562 541
Supplies 2,537 2,537 2,120
Telephone 2,838 2,838 2,751
Vestry Expense - - - 1,407 1,407 937
Total Administration - - - 34,747 34,747 31,904
Clergy Compensation -
Salary 69,792 69,792 88,420
Pension Contribution 16,365 16,365 15,883
Employee Medical Insurance or Offset 11,980 11,980 7,998
Guest Preacher - - - 1,645 1,645 818
Total Clergy Compensation - - - 99,783 99,783 113,119
Diocesan Assessment 47,287 47,287 44,379
Education 1,424 1,424 1,738
Insurance -
Property & Liability 16,369 16,369 15,778
Workers' Comp 1,585 1,585 1,675
Life Insurance - - - 263 263 158
Total Insurance - - - 18,217 18,217 17,611
Saint Paul's Church
Statement of Activities
For Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
2016
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Lay Staff -
Office Administrator - Salary 28,058 28,058 26,211
Sexton - Salary 26,271 26,271 24,214
Minister of Music - Salary 42,468 42,468 39,191
Bookkeeper 9,219 9,219 8,559
Health & Dental or Opt-out 13,449 13,449 6,155
Retirement Contribution 8,609 8,609 8,253
Payroll Taxes 8,161 8,161 7,778
Nursery Staff - - - 3,354 3,354 3,060
Total Lay Staff - - - 139,589 139,589 123,421
Mission -
Haiti - - -
Designated Plate 6,140 6,140 12,640
Designated Plate - Greens Sale (expenses) 9,589 9,589 2,698
Rector Discretionary fund 1,000 1,000 1,000
Special Projects - - -
Vestry Designated - - - 11,000 11,000 10,850
Total Mission - - - 27,729 27,729 27,189
Music 14,426 14,426 9,399
Property Operations & Maintenance -
Essential Maintenance 650 650 (10,159)
Bells 950 950 950
Church/Parish House 7,049 7,049 7,568
Grounds 7,335 7,335 7,645
Rectory - 73 Court Street 1,621 1,621 1,875
Organ 362,865 488 363,353 73,780
Snow Removal 1,240 1,240 7,612
Supplies 3,954 3,954 2,215
Rubbish Removal - - -
Property Operations & Maintenance - - - - - -
Total Property Operations & Maint. - - 362,865 23,287 386,152 91,485
Religious Related Costs -
Altar Chapter 759 759 474
Flowers 5,453 5,453 6,106
Other - - - 891 891 798
Total Religious Related Costs - - - 7,102 7,102 7,378
Utilities -
Church - 59 Court Street 11,798 11,798 13,099
Rectory - 73 Court Street 5,787 5,787 3,234
Total Utilities - - - 17,586 17,586 16,333
TOTAL EXPENSES - - 362,865 431,177 794,042 483,955
Change in net assets from operating activities - - (264,005) 23,294 (240,711) 293,958
Non-Operating Activities
Contributions, Grants, and Bequests
Memorial Funds 1,619 1,619 2,197
Memorial Garden 50 50 525
Prepaid pledges - from prior year (66,410) (66,410) (56,289)
Prepaid pledges - for next year 65,690 65,690 66,410
Investment Return 70,652 70,652 115,408
Unrealized Investment Return 74,900 117,291 192,191 565,167
Investment Fees (17,352) (17,352) (20,585)
Other Expenses/Transfers - (3,941)
Gifts/Expenses Already Credited to Balance Sheet (16,920) (4,890) (21,810) -
Transfer - Spending Rate (97,761) (97,761) (90,211)
Transfer from General Fund to Maintenance Funds (106,721) (106,721) -
Transfers - Other - -
74,900 72,830 (16,920) (110,661) 20,149 578,680
Change in net assets 74,900 72,830 (280,925) (87,367) (220,562) 872,638
Change in assets from non-operating activities
Saint Paul's Church
Statement of Activities
For the Years Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
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2016 2016 2016 2017
Actual Budget Variance Budget
Actual v. Budget
Pledge
Current Year 319,666 320,000 (334) 310,000
Prior Year 2,900 2,900
Plate 11,185 15,000 (3,815) 12,500
Designated Plate -
Greens Sale 9,589 9,589
Haiti - -
Designated Plate - Other 6,140 6,140
Transfer of Investment Income -Endowment Draw 97,761 97,761 - 103,280
Investment Income 687 350 337 350
Building Rentals 2,265 3,500 (1,235) 3,000
Flowers 3,695 4,000 (305) 4,000
Deed Releases 100 100
Long Term Maintenance Allocation (20,000) (20,000)
All Other 484 100 384 100
TOTAL REVENUE 434,472 440,711 (6,239) 433,230
EXPENSES
Administrative Costs
Alarm 1,324 1,400 1,339 1,400
All Other 615 500 131 500
Audit - 500 (500) 500
Computer Software & Hardware 5,066 3,000 (712) 5,000
Copier Rental & Office Machine Maintenance 6,225 5,000 (619) 5,000
Hospitality & Coffee Hour Expense 149 1,000 95 1,000
Saint Paul's Guild Expenses 562 2,000 - 1,500
Next Generation Expenses - 500 - -
Search Committee / Transition 9,838 15,000 (8,594) -
Payroll Preparation Costs 718 700 (6) 700
Postage & Printing 1,808 1,200 946 1,200
Rector Expenses 1,659 3,600 (175) 3,600
Supplies 2,537 2,500 (380) 2,500
Telephone 2,838 3,000 (249) 3,000
Internet (digital organ) 1,500 1,500
Vestry Expense 1,407 1,150 (213) 1,150
Total Administration 34,747 42,550 (10,896) 28,550
Clergy Compensation
Cash Salary 69,792 70,745 0 75,674
Pension Contribution 16,365 17,337 (33) 18,538
Employee Medical Insurance or Offset 11,980 6,679 (4,003) 7,245
Sabbatical Fund - 500 - 500
Guest Preacher 1,645 1,575 218 1,400
Total Clergy Compensation 99,783 96,836 (3,818) 103,357
Diocesan Assessment
47,287 47,287 - 43,889
Total Diocesan Assessment 47,287 47,287 - 43,889
REVENUE
Saint Paul's Church
Pro Forma Statement of the General Fund Operating Revenue, Expenses and
Budget Variances For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 and Budget for 2017
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Education
1,424 1,000 738 1,000
Total Education 1,424 1,000 738 1,000
Insurance
Property & Liability 16,369 16,369 778 17,187
Workers' Comp 1,585 1,585 175 1,700
Life Insurance 263 263 (242) 400
Total Insurance 18,217 18,217 711 19,287
Lay Staff
Office Administrator- Salary 28,058 28,700 (12,047) 25,397
Sexton - Salary 26,271 25,060 476 25,918
Minister of Music - Salary 42,468 40,959 (37) 42,733
Bookkeeper 9,219 8,875 921 9,175
Health & Dental or Opt-out 13,449 22,400 (5,845) 12,000
Retirement Contribution 8,609 8,500 753 8,700
Payroll Taxes 8,161 9,000 (1,222) 9,000
Nursery Staff 3,354 3,315 (240) 3,500
Total Lay Staff 139,589 146,809 (17,241) 136,423
Mission
Greens sale expenses 9,589 2,698
Haiti - - - -
Designated Plate 6,140 - 12,640 650
Rector Discretionary fund 1,000 1,000 - 1,000
Vestry Designated 11,000 11,200 - 10,850
Total Mission 27,729 12,200 15,339 12,500
Music Program 14,426 15,000 (1,601) 15,000
Total Music 14,426 15,000 (1,601) 15,000
Property Operations & Maintenance
Bells 950 950 200 950
Church - 59 Court Street 7,049 7,000 568 7,000
Grounds (incl. grass mowing) 7,335 6,000 1,645 6,000
Rectory - 73 Court Street 1,621 1,000 875 4,000
Organ 488 2,000 (875) 2,000
Snow Removal 1,240 5,000 4,612 5,000
Supplies 4,604 5,000 (2,785) 5,000
Total Property Opers & Maint. 23,287 26,950 4,239 29,950
Religious Related Costs
Altar Chapter 759 800 (326) 800
Flowers 5,453 6,000 106 6,000
Other 891 1,000 (202) 1,000
Total Religious Related Costs 7,102 7,800 (422) 7,800
Utilities
Church - 59 Court Street 11,798 13,000 3,099 13,000
Rectory - 73 Court Street 5,787 5,000 (1,266) 5,500
Total Utilities 17,586 18,000 1,833 18,500
TOTAL EXPENSES 431,177 432,738 (11,118) 416,256
Operating Surplus (Deficit) 3,295 7,973 13,005 16,974
Saint Paul's Church
Pro Forma Statement of the General Fund Operating Revenue, Expenses and
Budget Variances For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 and Budget for 2017
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Balance
December
31, 2014
Balance
December
31, 2015
Capital
Additions
Average
Balance
Spending
Rate
Transfer
Income
Allocation
Balance
December
31, 2016
Permanently Restricted
Mable Austin 7,241 6,916 - 6,916 (261) 456 7,110
Babcock Legacy 7,241 6,916 - 6,916 (261) 456 7,110
Abbie L. Baker 33,791 32,273 - 32,273 (1,218) 2,126 33,181
Elizabeth Cain 14,482 13,831 - 13,831 (522) 911 14,220
Cleveland Fund 36,205 34,578 - 34,578 (1,305) 2,278 35,551
Cleveland Trust 275,156 262,795 - 262,795 (9,920) 17,310 270,185
Coburn Legacy 69,995 66,850 - 66,850 (2,524) 4,403 68,730
Caroline Conant 7,241 6,916 - 6,916 (261) 456 7,110
Ann Conley 9,655 9,221 - 9,221 (348) 607 9,480
Elizabeth Converse 7,241 6,916 - 6,916 (261) 456 7,110
George A. Cutter 190,814 182,242 - 182,242 (6,879) 12,004 187,367
Endowment Fund 77,238 73,768 - 73,768 (2,785) 4,859 75,842
Harold Golding 2,414 2,305 - 2,305 (87) 152 2,370
R.J. Griffin 50,687 48,409 - 48,409 (1,827) 3,189 49,771
S. Haskel 7,241 6,916 - 6,916 (261) 456 7,110
Horatio Hathway 69,995 66,850 - 66,850 (2,524) 4,403 68,730
Hayes Fund 31,378 29,969 - 29,969 (1,131) 1,974 30,811
Humphreys Fund 12,068 11,526 - 11,526 (435) 759 11,850
Madeline Lee 62,755 59,935 - 59,935 (2,262) 3,948 61,621
Leonard Fund 12,068 11,526 - 11,526 (435) 759 11,850
Charlotte Lowell 62,755 59,935 - 59,935 (2,262) 3,948 61,621
A.F. Nickerson Fund 9,655 9,221 - 9,221 (348) 607 9,480
Parish House Maintenance 60,500 57,782 - 57,782 (2,181) 3,806 59,407
Quarter Century Fund 533,417 509,453 - 509,453 (19,231) 33,558 523,780
Henry Parker Quincy 9,655 9,221 - 9,221 (348) 607 9,480
Fred & Eva Royce 16,896 16,136 - 16,136 (609) 1,063 16,590
Mable Stimson 4,832 4,615 - 4,615 (174) 304 4,745
Mary Williston Fund 50,687 48,409 - 48,409 (1,827) 3,189 49,771
Edward Wright 21,724 20,748 - 20,748 (783) 1,367 21,331
TOTAL RESTRICTED 1,755,023 1,676,177 - 1,676,177 (63,273) 110,411 1,723,314
Unrestricted
Elizabeth Amery 2,830 2,703 - 2,703 (102) 178 2,779
Christensen Fund 33,016 31,533 - 31,533 (1,190) 2,077 32,420
Cottage Crane fund 29,293 27,977 - 27,977 (1,056) 1,843 28,764
Jenson Fund 29,182 27,871 - 27,871 (1,052) 1,836 28,655
Richmond Mayo-Smith 11,320 10,811 - 10,811 (408) 712 11,116
Memorial Funds 29,243 27,930 - 27,930 (1,054) 1,840 28,715
Memorial Funds and Transfers 57,566 54,980 - 54,980 (2,075) 3,622 56,526
Reserve Fund 32,304 30,853 - 30,853 (1,165) 2,032 31,721
Reverend Rudolph Roell Fund 499,004 476,586 - 476,586 (17,990) 31,393 489,989
Russell Stearns 166,007 158,549 - 158,549 (5,985) 10,444 163,008
Wilson Bequest 66,822 63,820 - 63,820 (2,409) 4,204 65,615
TOTAL UNRESTRICTED 956,589 913,613 - 913,613 (34,488) 60,180 939,306
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TOTAL ENDOWMENT FUNDS 2,711,612 2,589,790 -$ 2,589,790$ (97,761)$ 170,591$ 2,662,620$
Designated Uses
Saint Paul's Church
Statements of Endowment Fund Activities
For the Year Ended December 31, 2016
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