The St. Peter’s Episcopal ChurchPerpetual Memorial Annual Report

The Feast of All Souls 2014

Established September 19, 2011

St. Peter’s Church621 West Belmont Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60657www.stpeterschicago.org

Third Edition

Table of Contents

Page 4 – Priest-in-Charge’s Letter

Page 6 – Senior Warden’s Letter

Page 8 – Stewardship & Finance Committee Chairs’ letter

Page 9 – 2014 Financial Report

Page 10 – Rememering St. Peter’s in Your Estate Plan

Page 11 – About the Perpetual Memorial

Page 14 – Living Endowments

Page 17 – Memorial Endowments

Page 22 – St. Peter’s Legacy Society

The Rev. Dr. C. Stephen DanzeyPriest-in-Charge

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church621 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60657

(773) 525-0844 • www.stpeterschicago.org

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

One of my favorite Christian authors, Frederich Buechner, wrote:

Your life and my life flow into each other as wave flows into wave, and unless there is peace and joy and freedom for you, there can be no real peace or joy or freedom for me. To see reality – not as we expect it to be but as it is – is to see that unless we live for each other and in and through each other, we do not really live very satisfactorily; that there can really be life only where there really is, in just this sense, love. (From The Magnificent Defeat)

I chose this quote to be included in the readings at my marriage to David because it is a beautiful description of human interdependence. In the weeks leading up to the Holy Union service, I read this passage many times, and each time I couldn’t help but think about the many people whose lives have flowed into mine over the years. I was reminded that there is no such thing as a “self-made” man or woman. In the Epistle reading for October 19, 2014, St. Paul reflects on his relationship with the Thessalonian Christians and echoes the same sentiment: We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers, constantly remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ (I Thessalonians 1:2-3).

I believe an essential element of Christian discipleship and one of the tasks of the Church is the act of remembering, celebrating, and thanking God for those who have loved and still love us – those who have instructed us in the faith, both in word and example, and those whose manner of life have instilled in us a deep, abiding hope in the promises of God. In so doing, we come to understand that we really do “live for each other, and in and through each other.”

In this booklet are the names of people we remember before God and to each other this year. Some of them are still living among us; some are now experiencing a fuller life in God. On All Souls’ Day, we remember, celebrate, and give thanks for each one of them. They have made our lives fuller and richer. They have shown us something of the grace of God and remind us of the challenge given us to pass along to those who come after us the gifts of faith, hope, and love.

With gratitude,Fr. Steve

Qiana JohnsonSenior Warden

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church621 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60657

(773) 525-0844 • www.stpeterschicago.org

Dear Fellow Parishioners,

I have a fondness for saints. Those holy people who better the world, teach us, and are the hands and feet of God in the world. I love reading their stories and reflecting on their gifts. Some stories are dramatic and lend themselves stunning graphics (St. Sebastian). Others are stories of their kindness to those less fortunate (St. Nicholas and St. Francis of Assisi). Others are known for their vivid religious visions (St. Hildegard of Bingen). All of the saints have something they can teach us. And their stories can help guide us. It reminds me of a line from the hymn “I Sing a Song of the Saints of God” we sometimes sing on All Saints’ Sunday. After listing descriptions of several saints, the first verse ends, “God help me to be one, too.”

While the stories of the saints can be dramatic and can be a bit daunting to try to emulate, there are saints all around us. And we have remembered many of them through the Perpetual Memorial. There are those who have served St. Peter’s faithfully for years and have offered their fellow parishioners their time, good cheer, and often a good meal. There are those we love but see no longer, whose gifts to us have encouraged us to give. There are those who are new to our lives, but whose arrival brings us great joy. These everyday saints show us God’s continuing love of us.

The Perpetual Memorial gives us the opportunity to give tangible thanks to those who have touched our lives. And those remembered here continue to touch our lives whether on a daily basis or through a cherished memory. Let us celebrate the patron saints of coffee hour, the patron saints of hospitality, and these patron saints of Christian formation. And God help me to be one, too.

Yours in Christ,Qiana

Robert RuppStewardship Ministry Team Chairman

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church621 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60657

(773) 525-0844 • www.stpeterschicago.org

Dear St. Peter’s Members, Family and Friends, The trust and management of the Perpetual Memorial is a solemn financial responsibility for the leaders of the parish. As the Stewardship Chair and Finance Chair, we are happy to share with you the positive financial performance that contributions and remembrances have enjoyed in the past year. With the consent of the Vestry, the Perpetual Memorial funds have been invested in a blend of investment instruments that balance our desire to protect the principal of the fund while consistently growing the value of the investments made. While aggressive, our investments are not needlessly reckless or risky. While recent days have shown us a how volatile a short-term market can be, we are confident that we are well invested and managed for the long term and that we will continue to see growth year over year in value. It is also important to note that no interest or dividends are currently being taken from memorial investments. Contributions are held in a savings account segregated from parish operating funds. When this account reaches a balance of at least $7,500, funds are transferred to an investment account that is also segregated from other parish investment funds. While allowed to take gains or dividends from these investments, we did not do so in 2014 and will not in 2015. The principal of the fund cannot be spent, and the appreciation cannot be spent, until the fund reaches a balance of $1 million. Our strategy is to return any gains to the fund until it reaches a balance of $500,000. If you have any question regarding the management of the Perpetual Memorial, please feel free to contact either one of us. Sincerely, Mick Wilson, Finance ChairRobert Rupp, Stewardship Chair

Mick WilsonFinance Committee Chairman

The St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Perpetual Memorial Third Annual Report

The Feast of All SoulsNovember 2, 2014

The minister of the congregation is directed to instruct the people, from time to time, about the duty of Christian parents to make prudent provision for the well-being of their families, and of all persons to make wills, while they are in health, arranging for the disposal of their temporal goods, not neglecting, if they are able, to leave bequests

for religious and charitable uses.

Page 445, Book of Common Prayer

DO I NEED A WILL OR ESTATE PLAN EVEN IF I AM YOUNG, HEALTHY, AND OF LIMITED MEANS?Yes, for several reasons: (a) the Book of Common Prayer calls it a “duty”; (b) there are tax benefits to planning your estate; (c) you can structure your estate plan to leave charitable gifts; (d) having a plan will give your family peace; and (e) if you don’t make an estate plan, the State of Illinois has one for you – and you might not like the way it distributes your assets!

WHY SHOULD I INCLUDE ST. PETER’S IN MY WILL OR ESTATE PLAN?This is one last chance to support the mission and ministry of St. Peter’s, to take part in the life of the church even past your death, and to be a witness to your friends and family as they find out about your bequest.

HOW COULD I INCLUDE A CHARITABLE GIFT IN My ESTATE PLAN?You could bequeath a monetary amount, a percentage of your assets, securities, real or personal property, or the “rest and residue” of your estate. You could also name St. Peter’s as a life insurance beneficiary or establish a trust.

WHO CAN HELP ME ARRANGE SUCH A GIFT?It is important to speak with an attorney, accountant, insurance agent, or financial planner about leaving a gift.

WHAT WILL ST. PETER’S DO WITH A CHARITABLE GIFT IN MY ESTATE PLAN?St. Peter’s invests all unrestricted bequests and estate plan gifts in St. Peter’s Perpetual Memorial (“SPPM”). The principal will never be spent, and the income will be used for (a) building maintenance, (b) capital improvement, and (c) staff development and retention.

DO I NEED TO TELL THE CHURCH IF I LEAVE A GIFT FOR IT IN MY PLAN?It is up to you. St. Peter’s would like to thank you for your generosity and to honor your gift by enrolling you in the Legacy Society.

MAY I MAKE A GIFT TO THE SPPM DURING MY LIFETIME?Of course! Gifts in honor or memory of loved ones are always received gratefully. To enroll a loved one, you may use the form in this book or seek one from the parish office.

DOES ST. PETER’S HAVE ANY RESOURCES FOR PLANNING MY AFFAIRS?St. Peter’s provides an excellent free resource, the Life Planning Manual, which is available in paper form in the parish office and available online at http://stpeterschicago.org/page/planned_giving. From wills and trusts to fu-neral planning to life insurance to advanced directives, the Life Planning Manual will provide you with everything you need to live – and die – with peace of mind.

For more information, e-mail Levi Harris at waltwhippy@yahoo.com, or call (502) 640-8358.

Remembering the Church in Your Estate Plans

Total Fund Balance 9/30/13

ContributionsTransfersInterestDividendsUnrealized AppreciationRealized GainsFees/Expenses

Total Fund Balance 9/30/14

Total Principal Contributions to Date Total Principal Contributions in FY14

$134,588.10

$152,992.35

$13,009.04

$3,480.00$13,062.23$7.97

$3,434.78

Contributions Holding

InvestmentAccount$121,579.06

$13,062.23

$2,094.04$12,377.88$1,824.41$1,380.05

$149,557.57

$132,859.89 $5,258.00

2011 2012 2013 2014$0 $119,375 $134,588 $152,992

13% 14%BaseYear

FoundingYear

About St. Peter’s Perpetual Memorial

What is the SPPM?The SPPM is an endowment fund (1) for all bequests to St. Peter’s, (2) for all memorials given to the church at the time of a person’s death, and (3) for specially designated gifts of thanksgiving.

Each year on All Souls’ Day (November 2), a book is published listing the names of (a) people in whose honor gifts have been made, in all years; (b) people who’ve include St. Peter’s in their estate plans; (c) people whose be-quests have been realized; and (d) people who have donated to the SPPM that year.

The SPPM is invested for growth, in the hope that it will grow large enough someday to pay for building mainte-nance, to provide capital improvement funding, and to supplement staff development. Reaching that goal will free St. Peter’s to devote 100 percent of its annual pledge budget to mission and ministry!

So Why Have This SPPM?The SPPM is designed to be a clear, consistent, durable thanksgiving program, and a clear, consistent, durable planned giving program.

A Thanksgiving Program: Donors – or groups of donors working together – may make an initial gift of $100 or more in honor of someone dear. After the initial donation, gifts in any amount may be added to that dear per-son’s endowment.

A Planned Giving Program: All unrestricted bequests are added to the SPPM, so that donors can be confident that if they remember St. Peter’s in their estate plans, their gifts will be wisely invested to support St. Peter’s for decades to come.

How Does the SPPM Work?Thanksgiving: To give in someone’s honor, a person or several people should fill out an enrollment form and either donate a minimum of $100 (for a new endowment) or any amount (for an existing endowment). The honored person’s name will then be published each year in the All Souls’ publication, showing how much has been given for him or her over time. Additionally, memorials that are given to St. Peter’s at the time of death, regardless of size, enroll a person in the SPPM.

Planned Giving: Include a provision like this in your will:

I give, devise and bequeath to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Chicago, Illinois, (percent of my estate) or (a specific sum of money) or a (description of property) or (the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate) to be used for its general tax-exempt purposes and without other restrictions as to use.

On your death, whatever the size of the bequest, you will be enrolled in the SPPM.

For more information, feel free to speak with Fr. Steve or Levi S. Harris.

Roster of 2014 DonorsJack J. AdrianJanet Arnett

Samuel Burton and Caroline WardJR Clark

The Rev. Dr. C. Stephen Danzey and David MaskeArthur B. Dupree

Lynn DupreeFrank S. Durbas

Randall Fearnow and Beth ComptonNancy Fifield

Robert Giachetti and Kari DanekBill Hancox and Peter Benitez

Levi S. Harris and Jacob W. TrimbleMr. and Mrs. Edward HatcherGarth Howe and Michael Terry

Qiana JohnsonMr. and Mrs. James LenzThe Rev. Nancy R. Meyer

Michele MonsourThe Rev. Patt Moser

Realized BequestsNone

Roster of New Living EndowmentsRoss Coons

The Holy Union of Charles Stephen Danzey and David Patrick MaskeLincoln Harrison Garrett

Roster of New Memorial EndowmentsSheryon Hagan Alsup

Georgia BerryDonald John Gesicki

Paul David Harris

Living Endowments

Jack J. Adrian In thanksgiving for many years of faithful service as vestrant and warden of St. Peter’s.

The Holy Union of Gregory Bradley and Ricardo Villota Congratulations on your union!

Birthday Offerings Given by St. Peter’s parishioners on their birthdays in thanksgiving for a new year of life.

Ross Coons To a great friend, confidante, & man of God on the occasion of his 75th birthday.

The Rev. John A. Dally In thanksgiving to God for John’s ministry among the people of St. Peter’s.

The Rev. Dr. C. Stephen Danzey He is moving us forward & upward.

The Holy Union of Charles Stephen Danzey and David Patrick Maske In thanksgiving to God for the Holy Union of Charles Stephen Danzey & David Patrick Maske, October 11, 2014.

The Rev. Sarah K. Fisher In thanksgiving to God for Sarah’s ministry. She labored for the Kingdom with the people of St. Peter’s August 2007 to August 2012.

Lincoln Harrison Garrett Levi Harris & Jacob Trimble’s nephew. Welcome to the world, little man. We’re expecting greatness.

Jolene Debra Darlene “Jojo” Harris The Harribles’s English cocker, Jojo has brought 11 years of pure joy & sweetness & helped with many a Christmas Bazaar.

The Rev. Nancy R. Meyer In thanksgiving to God for Nancy’s ministry among the people of St. Peter’s.

$135.00

$875.00

$569.00

$285.00

$282.50

$100.00

$100.00

$740.00

$100.00

$125.00

$257.50

Jay Price, Jr. For over 50 years, Jay has set a godly example as Sunday School teacher, vestrant, warden, Finance Chair, pence-man, giver, & friend.

Br. Nathanael Deward Rahm, BSG In thanksgiving to God for Nathanael’s 21 years of music ministry with the people of St. Peter’s; September 1992 to March 2014.

Harvey Elmer and Jennie Alene (Abbott) Spencer Grandparents of Jacob Trimble, they love the Lord, & Grandpa always has a mischievous grin & a twinkle in his eye.

St. Peter’s 125th Birthday For all those who’ve worshipped here before, who worship today, and who will worship in the years to come.

The Rev. Norma S. Sutton In thanksgiving to God for Norma’s ministry among the people of St. Peter’s.

The Holy Union of Jacob W. Trimble and Levi S. Harris September 25. June 4. October 10. Every day, we live in love, grateful to the God Who gave us each other.

Lucienne Walstrum In celebration of Lucy’s baptism.

The Rev. Dr. Ellen K. Wondra In thanksgiving for Ellen’s ministry among the people of St. Peter’s.

$330.00

$610.50

$117.50

$125.00

$157.50

$290.00

$250.00

$100.00

Frances M. and John F. Adrian May 4, 1917 - March 10, 1979 February 26, 1915 - May 28, 1986 Beloved parents of Jack Adrian, married July 17.

Sheryon Hagan Alsup November 2, 1931 - September 25, 2008 Dear friend of Jacob Trimble & companion of his Grandpa Harvey.

Georgia Berry September 27, 1918 - August 19, 2014 In thanksgiving for the life, love, & ministry of Georgia Berry. Mary Jo and Merrill Colin 1924-2003 1921-1997 Beloved parents of Janet Arnett.

Jeff Morgan July 20, 1948 - January 30, 2009

Victory P. Deffenbaugh 1920-2012 Dearest Mother, thanks for providing inspiration & guiding force in my life. I will follow your lead. Love, Ruth. Dorothy Jean Fuller Elliott June 11, 1920 - September 30, 2013 Mother of the Rev. Scott Elliott. May she rest in peace & rise in glory.

Hugh Fletcher Fifield May 8, 1935 - April 9, 1999

Donald John Gesicki December 11, 1933 - June 26, 2014 Thank you to an amazing man. (Note: This memorial was given by Joanna upon learning of her illness in 2011.)

Joanna Mary and Donald John Gesicki January 1, 1942 - November 3, 2012 December 11, 1933 - June 26, 2014 In thanksgiving to God for the lives, love, & ministry of Joanna Mary & Donald John Gesicki.

$800.00

$100.00

$255.00

$120.00

$100.00

$1,725.00

$100.00

$100.00

$100.00

$4,212.00

Memorial Endowments

Chester Michl and Augusta Mae (Maulding) Harris May 19, 1919 to January 30, 2003 May 30, 1921 - October 8, 2013 This WWII vet/mechanic & tireless factory worker/homemaker helped rear grandson Levi Harris in the nurture & admonition of the Lord.

Paul David Harris July 25, 1951 -February 27, 2012 Jacob Trimble’s uncle. He loved God, family, travel, & adventure. He & Kathy always made us feel loved & welcome. Gardner Dodge Hawkes September 12, 1920 - January 26, 2013 In memory of.

Mildred D. Howe – July 25, 2011

Donald Keith “Doc” and Dorothy Mae (Weger) Inboden August 1, 1932 - March 15, 2008 April 4, 1929 - July 26, 2011 Levi Harris’s grandparents who loved hard work, laughing, family, tithing, politics, sports, & gardening. They are dearly missed.

Paul A. Johnson, M.D. February 13, 1953 - August 28, 1990

Philip James “P.J.” Kieffer April 28, 1946 - June 4, 2011 Named for two apostles, P.J. treasured the Episcopal Church that welcomed him & the Daily Office & sacraments that nourished him.

Dale Wayne Lyttle February 1, 1959 - February 6, 2011 A hunter & outdoorsman, Dale had a big smile & a big heart. He’s missed by Sandy, Jessica, Jacob, & Levi.

Stella and James G. Mavraganes 1938-2009 1933-2007 In thanksgiving for a couple who, through their restaurant & relationships, brought the best of Greek hospitality to Lakeview.

$157.50

$125.00

$100.00

$250.00

$215.00

$400.00

$125.00

$170.00

$200.00

Edith “Edie” McCormick 1934 - October 31, 2010 A citizen of the world who cherished her husband, friends, pets, literature, & nature, she lived to the fullest & gave so much to St. Peter’s.

Erland Parnell May 25, 1940 - June 15, 2013 In thankgiving to God for the life, love, & ministry of Erland Parnell.

Andrew S. Pun 1926-2008

Elaine Kirkpatrick Rast 1933 - December 3, 1999

The Rev. J. Wilson Reed and Robert Lawrence Worster 1930-2009 1928 - February 19, 2011 Dear, gentle men who shared with us their love of music, theatre, family, friends, & pets, committed to each other & to the church.

The Rev. W. Scott Root 1927-2005 Gifted preacher and good friend.

Edward J. “Ned” Russells November 5, 1928 - September 7, 2010 Our loveable curmudgeon & St. Wenceslas, a mentor, tutor, & friend. He loved outreach, tradition, the sacraments, & people.

Edna Southworth December 8, 2007 You are missed by your many friends. God bless your soul.

Robert Harvey Steele June 12, 2010 In memory of a faithful parishioner who reminded us to be happy even when life is hard.

James Strachan 1932-2010

$100.00

$337.00

$100.00

$200.00

$112,646.89

$400.00

$160.00

$2,100.00

$520.00

$100.00

Wesley Franklin and Eulala Mae (McLain) Trimble August 4, 1927 - February 7, 1992 January 22, 1931 - March 25, 2003 Beloved Papaw & Mamaw of Jacob Trimble, they loved travel & adventure & are deeply missed.

Earl Welther 1942 - September 3, 2009 A great guy who was passionate about LGBT equality, Earl loved hymns & the Scriptures & was the longtime editor of The Net.

Daniel J. Witry May 19, 1987 - April 30, 2009 St. Peter’s Choir: 1994 - 2002. His quirky approach to life keeps us smiling. He was much loved.

Jeanette Zabel April 28, 2012 She loved God & Church & was thrilled to put out bulletins, tidy up, & give offerings from her allowance. We miss her sweet spirit dearly.

$100.00

$110.00

$510.00

$113.00

About St. Peter’s Legacy Society

What is the Legacy Society?St. Peter’s Legacy Society is simply a group of people who have said to the church, “I have included St. Peter’s in my estate plan.” We operate on the honor system, so if you fill out an enrollment form saying you qualify as a Legacy Society member, we’ll take you at your word.

Each year, the names of the Legacy Society members will be printed in our All Souls’ Day publication. Additionally, one or two events will be held each year to celebrate their special commitment to honor God and live into the call of the Book of Common Prayer by remembering the church in their wills.

Why Have a Legacy Society?Simple: to honor and celebrate the people who have remembered the church in their estate plans while they are still here to celebrate right along with us! Once bequests are realized, it is too late to tell people, “Thank you so much for the contribution you made to carrying out God’s work in the life of this church.” So why wait? With the Legacy Society, the parish can thank people for these acts of transcendent generosity in the here-and-now.

How Do I Join the Legacy Society?The first step, of course, is to get a will or other estate plan in place in which you make provision to remember St. Peter’s. If you believe you already meet the criteria for membership, then fill out one of the enclosed enrollment forms and return it to Fr. Steve or Levi Harris, and you’ll be added to the list. And be sure to come to the Eucharist for All Souls’ Day, after which we will celebrate the Legacy Society with a special reception.

Members of St. Peter’s Legacy SocietyThe Rev. Nancy R. Meyer

Jay Price, Jr.Br. Nathanael Deward Rahm, BSG

The Rev. Anthony Vaccaro

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church621 West Belmont Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60657(773) 525-0844

www.stpeterschicago.org

Clergy and StaffAndrew Cashner, Organist

Steve Danzey, Priest-in-ChargeJim Dunkerley, Rector Emeritus

Nancy Meyer, DeaconPatt Moser, Deacon

Zakary Siler, Director of Music & ArtsEllen Wondra, Assisting Priest

VestryQiana Johnson, Senior Warden

Levi Harris, Junior Warden

JR ClarkRachel ClarkRoss Coons

Randall FearnowGuy NorredRobert Rupp

Michael Wilson

DesignerJacob Wayne Trimble