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Saint Brigid of Kildare Parish of Midland
Report of Parish Life—Fiscal Year July1, 2019 to June 30, 2020
Celebrating 150 years of Catholic Worship
36 New Families
822 Families on Record
128 Students Enrolled
46 New Students
19 Baptisms
24 Deaths
9 Weddings
1 Community—Fully Alive in Christ
A Message from the Pastor:
Thank you for being a vital part of our parish during these
times of change and opportunity. Your choice to be part of Saint
Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church enables us to share what we have
received from generations before us. Thank you for choosing to
invest your generous return to God in sharing life with Christ at
Saint Brigid.
This year we are officially 150 years strong! In the past whenev-
er adverse conditions presented themselves our Parish adapted,
changed and grew. Since July of 2019 we have faced our own modern unprecedented times. From March 17, 2020-May
25, 2020 public Masses were suspended. On May 19, 2020 Midland had a record crest of the Tittabawassee River after
both the Edenville and Sanford Dams collapsed. In times past unprecedented times resulted in growth and expansion of
ministries. Like the count of infected with CoVid-19 our minds can easily focus on what we have lost this year. If we allow
it this year could be known as the year our school finished the year empty, our pews were vacated and our community was
washed away. With creative vision from the Holy Spirit we can make this an unprecedented year of change, growth, and
sharing life in Christ!
As you look over this annual life report from July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020 the life we share in Christ is evident. Our par-
ish has benefited from amazing generosity, a single donor has pledged to cover 4 years of loan payments and already paid
75% of the pledge. The seeds we have planted with a church now spreading the Gospel in 4D (in person and virtual), a
school that continues to offer academic and religious formation for all who desire a Catholic education, with campus im-
provements that will secure our future for years to come and with families who have once again resumed religious practice
and formation at home we can also look forward to unprecedented growth in the future because of our actions today!
Taking advantage of a later date we have expanded the report to include a Little Blue Book and our best plans for
Advent and Christmas events. Like all things this year plans are subject to modifications. Thank you for all who have sup-
ported our parish as we draw life from Christ! As we mark 150 years of Catholic Worship in Midland may we emerge from
our own unprecedented times and secure the practice of our faith in
Midland for the next century and half. The Saint Brigid Cross
Blessings and Peace, symbolizes peace, good will, and
friendship. It also symbolizes
Fr. Andy Booms
endurance and survival through
tough times of hunger,
Faith Formation 2019-2020 oppression, and ill-treatment.
Faith Formation has continued during the lockdowns and
restrictions that COVID-19 has brought. We were able to continue strengthening our children’s faith with
virtual Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, virtual Bible Studies, Domestic Church resources for living
liturgically, and we continued our Sacramental Prep sessions via Google Meet and Facebook Live. Thru
the course of 10 Masses in the summer, 27 of our children received the Sacraments of Confirmation and 1st Holy Com-
munion. Youth Ministry held virtual rosaries once a week for a time to pray and socialize together.
Fully Alive 2020 has started, Mass is at 5:45pm and adult and youth formation happens virtually.
Email jwinberg@stbrigid-midland.org for full details and schedule.
Brief History of Saint Brigid of Kildare Parish of Midland
The first documented Mass in Midland was celebrated on October 1, 1870. That same year the
small Catholic community bought two lots on the corner of Indian and Haley Streets. Construc-
tion of Saint Bridget Church was completed in 1871 with the help of a gift of $100 and most of
the lumber from Joh Larkin, the first of many non-Catholic donors.
1884 Saint Bridget became a parish serving Midland County, Auburn and Freeland. The church had been a
mission, served by a priest on horseback from Saginaw on the far east side of the Diocese of Grand Rapids.
In 1908 the church was moved to the corner of Ashman and Larkin Street.
In 1921 the name of the parish was formally changed to that of Saint Brigid, the original intention of the founding
families.
1922 with 150 students the parish school opened staffed by the Sisters of Mercy, who left in 1981. The school is
now staffed by lay teachers.
In 1941 the current Tudor Gothic structure was dedicated by
Bishop William Murphy, the first Bishop of the Diocese of Saginaw.
1947 Construction is complete with the installation of the marble, a
donation of the Dow family, which had been hidden during WWII.
In 1983, James Hickey, who became Cardinal Archbishop of Washing-
ton, D.C., himself a graduate of Saint Brigid School, blessed the new
school and parish center.
Today Saint Brigid is a community fully alive in Christ. Nourished by the Word and Sacraments we continue to
grow remembering what we are today is a result of the gifts and generous spirit of many people of faith who have
given themselves in loving service to one another and our community. The tradition continues.
Helping Hands—Outreach to our Neighbors
Flood Relief CoVid-19 Response
Major investment in 2 homes These Requests began in earnest in fall 2020
Distributed Lunch at Open Door 8 days Look for an update in 2020-2021
Over $4000 distributed
General Fund Information:
$8,998.80 In grants to those in need
48 families impacted
22 Requests for Utility Assistance
26 Requests for Shelter and Food
$187.48 Average Support Awarded
SAINT BRIGID OF KILDARE OF MIDLAND
FINANCIAL RESULTS for the 12 MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
CURRENT YEAR: 07/01/2019 - 06/30/2020 PRIOR YEAR INCREASE /
CHURCH SCHOOL COMBINED COMBINED (DECREASE)
INCOME
COLLECTIONS / TUITION $ 702,705 $ 524,276 $ 1,226,980 $ 1,341,221 $ (114,241)
ALL OTHER INCOME* $ 247,695 $ 95,636 $ 343,331 $ 445,902 $ (102,571)
TOTAL INCOME $ 950,400 $ 619,912 $ 1,570,311 $ 1,787,123 $ (216,812)
EXPENSES
SALARIES & RELATED $ 310,023 $ 801,049 $ 1,111,072 $ 1,100,563 $ 10,509
ALL OTHER EXPENSES $ 270,776 $ 233,510 $ 504,287 $ 613,893 $ (109,606)
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 580,799 $ 1,034,560 $ 1,615,359 $ 1,714,456 $ (99,098)
NET SURPLUS / (DEFICIT)
$ 369,600 $ (414,648) $ (45,048) $ 72,666 $ (117,714)
without PTO
PTO FUNDRAISING NET
$ 164,068 $ 164,068 $ 141,563 $ 22,505
IMPACT**
NET SURPLUS / (DEFICIT)
$ 369,600 $ (250,579) $ 119,021 $ 214,230 $ (95,209)
with PTO
DEBT SERVICING
PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR A/P CARRYOVER*** $ 0
DEBT PAYMENTS
$ (45,999)
(see loan balance in footnotes)****
NET INCREASE / (DECREASE) IN CASH $ 73,022
These are results of parish operations from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. While not shown on this statement, the parish was
also the recipient of a Federal Payroll Protection Program Loan. We anticipate that the entire loan will be forgiven in the 2020-
2021 fiscal year. While 2019 saw a major donor leave us over $100,000, we benefited from $84,000 to help pay off our debt in 2020!
We use your gifts to God to carry out our mission of worship, service and education. With your generous response, our Helping
Hands fund was there for more families who were washed out by floods or who lost income as a direct result of CoVid-19 re-
strictions. During 2020-2021 your generous stewardship can reverse the income loss from this current year. In addition we thank
Blessed Sacrament for their generous support of Catholic Education as they help our school come alive with new families!
*PRIOR year other income includes one-time $100,000 bequest received from the estate of long-time parishioner, Ray Cone.
**Current year PTO NET PROFIT includes: Emerald Evening = $108,275; Guardian Angel Walk-a-thon = $38,778; Scrip = $5,578.
***Expenses booked in previous fiscal year but cash paid in current fiscal year - there was no carryover from last fiscal year.
****Loan Balance on Building as of June 30, 2020 = $186,929 and includes a $2499 loan interest rebate from the Diocese.
Thank you for your generosity!
Significant Campus Investments Completed 2019-2020
• New flooring in the school and rectory
• New efficient boilers for the parish office and rectory
• New flat roof on parish office and sacristy
https//Saginaw.org/appeal
• Church flat roof surfaces replaced
• Saint Joseph altar repair
• Security camera system in the school
• Youth center repainted (walls and floor)
https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/665
2019-2020
Saint Brigid Catholic School
State of the School
In Person, Fall 2020
Face Masks Social Distancing 27 Students Welcomed Current enrollment 128
Enhanced Cleaning Routine Desk Shields from Blessed Sacrament
Certified Academics and Essential Frontline Teaching Staff!
Recommended for Accreditation by Michigan Non Public Schools
March 13, we were sent home in compliance with the governor’s stay-at-home order.
March 16 Instruction began virtually on for grades 3-8 and K-2 began with packets.
April 6 K-2 also started virtual instruction .
Knit together without walls!
Newsletter came out even after we left the building
Facebook Spirit Days formed the community
Summer tutoring for those who fell behind
Personal visits made when students were absent
from virtual Class
Streaming Masses on YouTube
8th Grade Graduation Mass in person
Post Flood Work Days
Spreadsheet matched people’s needs and those who could help
Saint Brigid middle schools donated over 256.1 hours in service!
Virtual Guardian Angel Walkathon
$43,250.91 Raised!
Alumni Contact
Online giving
Walk/Run/Bike-athon group raised $10,000 over summer
2019 Recap Coming Winter 2021
A Virtual
$108,275 Raised! Grand Raffle Expanding!
60% dedicated to tuition reduction 1000 Chances
$400 per student! (only $100 per chance)
20% targeted school investments $15,000 Grand Prize
10% Guardian Angel Fund 50% Proceeds for Guardian Angel Fund
10% service debt of 2011 Loan 45% Proceeds for Tuition Reduction
for School Expansion 5% Service debt of 2011 Loan for School Expansion
School investments include: Sponsorship Opportunities
Carpeting in 3 rooms Prizes (Sponsor Cash Awards)
2nd Story Escape Ladders Donations
Enhanced Video Surveillance Sell Tickets
Electronic Access Control Contact Jennifer West with your commitment
5 New Teacher Laptops Jennifer.west@chemicalbank.com
Called by name 2019—2020
New Families (July 1 — June 30)
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Chilman Mr. & Mrs. Joe Lerner Mr. Jesse Rademacher & Rachel Maddock
Mrs. Mary Lou Jean Mr. & Mrs. Richard Harmon Mr. & Mrs. David Renaldi
Vera Vlassis Mr. Jeff Eddy Ms. Diane Dingu
Mr. & Mrs. Jacek Migut Mr. Lawrence Kroner Mr. & Mrs. Nick Reffey
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Fisker Family Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Vanderkelen
Mr. & Mrs. Tyrel Boeke Mrs. Patricia Palmer Ms. Susan Soper
Ms. Haley Davis Family Mandy Duling Family Mr.Craig Cilley &
Mr. & Mrs. Matt Granzo Family Ms. Judith Coppens Ms. Angela Wiechec
Mr. & Mrs. Troy Wohlfert Family Ms. Megan Kendra & Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Manley
Mr. Mike Martin & Mr. Nazir Jairazbhoy Mr. & Mrs. Todd Lovely Family
Dr. Shannon Martin Family Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Finnegan Mr. Christian Guilbert &
Mr. Jonathon Wheatley & Mr. & Mrs. Cody Schoener Family Ms. Virginia Rose
Ms. Monica Confer Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Wasielewski
Baptisms (July1 — June 30)
Anna Mieko Callejas Kyler Ambrose Noah Alexander Korinda
Ethan Brooks O’Donnell Benjamin Thomas Boyle Grace Elizabeth Chilman
Caroline Paige Briston Caleb Michael Borowiak Vayda Kathryn-Marie Bennett
Tobias Robert Bielecki Zoey Lynn Rey Paulina Grace Vitale
Henry William Weckesser Eilis Kotula Rippee Sophie Ann Lerner
Owen Francis Weideman Maximilian Joseph Lyon Emersyn Layne Parker
Dustin Ackley Zachary Thomas Hunter
Funerals (July 1 — June 30)
Paul Kuipers Helen Leddy Maciej Turowski
Edward Hertel Jerry Swantek Elaine Manor
Phyllis McDonald Janet Killinger Jack Woods
Mary Agnes Waskevich Dr. Tracey Sepesy Haroldtine Malecke
John Miller Floyd Kilbreath Rose MacDonald
Anthony Ostahowski Katherine Stevens Colleen Malenfant
Lloyd Townsend Lynn Sophia Carleto Agnes Pentkowski
Patricia Townsend Willobelle VanMeter Toy Breault
Weddings (July 1 — June 30)
Michael Troy Block & Jacqueline Anne Vitale Alexander James Peterson & Rebecca Noelle Monticello
Matthew Joseph Rabine & Connor Rae Luna Matthew Jordan Loomis & Rebecca Meisner
John Edward Trompeter & Kathy Lynn Hofius Cody William Calligaro & Mechaela Rae Leviane
Jason Scott Hockemeyer & Amanda Nicole Banitt Robert George Bullock & Courtney Grace Smith
Craig Harold Cilley & Angela Sue Wiechec
Saint Brigid of Kildare Parish Staff
207 Ashman Street Midland, Michigan 48640—(989)835-7121
Pastoral Staff
Father Andrew Booms Pastor frandyb@stbrigid-midland.org
Father Marc Hopps Parochial Vicar frmarc@stbrigid-midland.org
Deacon Frank Hudson Deacon Emeritus billyhudso@gmail.com
Deacon Aloysius Oliver Permanente Deacon ajocfc@gmail.com
Deacon Daniel Corbat Permanente Deacon dcorbat57@gmail.com
Laura Wilkowski School Principal lwilkowski@stbrigid-midland.org
Jeannine Hovey Business Manager jhovey@stbrigid-midland.org
Barbara Hendrickson Minister of Music bhendrickson@stbrigid-midland.org
Jennifer Winberg Coordinator Children’s Formation jwinberg@stbrigid-midland.org
Liz Israel Coordinator Adult Formation lisrael@stbrigid-midland.org
/Baptism Preparation
Fran Thiel Coordinator of Liturgical Ministries fthiel@stbrigid-midland.org
Laura Sira Parish Office Professional/Accounting Clerk lsira@stbrigid-midland.org
Alice Fitzgibbon Parish Office Professional afitzgibbon@stbrigid-midland.org
Gary Hollingshead Maintenance Supervisor ghollingshead@stbrigid-midland.org
School Staff
Tracey Shark School Office Professional tshark@stbrigid-midland.org
Heather Crawford Paraprofessional hcrawford@stbrigid-midland.org
Jerry Cain Technology Coordinator jcain@stbrigid-midland.org
Krina Young Reading Specialist kyoung@stbrigid-midland.org
Corie VanSumeren Food Service Director cvansumeren@stbrigid-midland.org
Chandra Kierpiec Food Service / Reading Specialist ckierpiec@stbrigid-midland.org
Dottie Noris After School Care dnoris@stbrigid-midland.org
Jenna Coates After School Care Aide jcoates@stbrigid-midland.org
Andrew Reed Maintenance areed@stbrigid-midland.org
Joe Sira Maintenance jsira@stbrigid-midland.org
Ron Torka Maintenance
Elementary
Susie Hollingshead Kindergarten Teacher shollingshead@stbrigid-midland.org
Amanda Heminger 1st Grade Teacher aheminger@stbrigid-midland.org
Jennifer Brushaber 1st Grade Teacher jbrushaber@stbrigid-midland.org
Sherri Nemeth 2nd Grade Teacher snemeth@stbrigid-midland.org
Katie Adam 3rd Grade Teacher kadam@stbrigid-midland.org
Michelle Twigg 4th Grade Teacher mtwigg@stbrigid-midland.org
Sara Groth 5th Grade Teacher sgroth@stbrigid-midland.org
Middle School
Molly Schoener 6th Grade Homeroom/M.S. Teacher mschoener@stbrigid-midland.org
Sheri Kuchek 7th Grade Homeroom/M.S. Teacher skuchek@stbrigid-midland.org
Kristi Gilbert 8th Grade Homeroom/M.S. Teacher kgilbert@stbrigid-midland.org
Electives
Judyth Peterson M.S. Band Teacher (Carrollton) jpeterson@stbrigid-midland.org
Elia Danielson Spanish Teacher edanielson@stbrigid-midland.org
Deb Erickson Technology derickson@stbrigid-midland.org
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