Vision 2012 Goal is to strengthen the financial administration of St. Columbkille so as to serve the needs of the entire parish.
 
Long Range Financial Planning
 
 
Finance Council
Chair: Dean Wilgenbusch
Click here to Email Dean Wilgenbusch
Phone: 557-7311
 
Bennett Cook
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Phone: 583-8368
 
Davin Curtiss
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Phone: 556-9032
 
Mark Derby
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Phone: 556-8895
 
Helen Gile
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Phone: 556-5555
 
John D. Freund
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Phone: 583-0134
 
Michelle Rahe
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Phone: 583-9117
 
Brett Blewett
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Phone: 451-3429
 
 

 
 
The Finance Council is responsible for planning, providing for, and supervising the financial affairs and physical properties of the parish. It is concerned with budget, church support, and the efficient use and maintenance of the parish buildings.
 

A Word on Church Support from the Committee

Scriptures show God’s chosen people returning a tithe of the first fruits of the harvest. We too are bound to return to God a portion of His gifts to us.

Church support is an integral aspect of parish life, a way parish members respond to their obligation to the church. Each household (individual or family) is asked to reflect annually on their level of church support and to make adjustments as they are able. Church contribution envelopes are available for those who choose to use them. Envelopes are provided for support of special needs of the local, archdiocesan, and universal church.

Church support should include both financial and personal service contributions. The parish functions most effectively with support from both these areas.
 
 
1. Personally tithe 10% of gross income for the work of God: 5% to parish; 5% to charity.
2. Personally include the parish in Estate or Long Range Planning.
3. Raise money needed to attain parish goals.
4. Insure that the actual money and parish goals are compatible.
5. Maintain and review parish personnel policies.
6. Prepare and submit annual budgets to the Parish Council.
7. Review actual income and expenditures with the budget; advise when they diverge.
8. Inspect and prioritize maintenance for all parish properties.
9. Take responsibility for parish grounds: snow and ice removal, mowing, landscaping.
 
 
Appointed by the pastor, the Finance Council meets on the 3rd Thursday of every other month, 5:30 PM.
 
 
OBJECTIVE 9.1 Pay off our debts of $110,000.
OBJECTIVE 9.2 Reconstruct the South parking lot, including the east entry of Presentation Hall.
OBJECTIVE 9.3 Increase our Educational Endowment Fund by 5% per year to serve future needs.
 
 
WE ARE INFUSED WITH THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST!
 
 
Subcommittees: Buildings & Grounds; Parking Lot
Rick Nunez
Phone: 588-2632
 
Marty Sullivan
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Phone: 583-5144
 
Tim Smith
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Phone: 583-1321
 
Tom Giese
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Phone: 583-4530
 
Mark Nauman
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Phone: 588-1016
 
John Splinter
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Phone: 556-4253
 
Curt Palmer
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Phone: 583-6760
 
Mike Hoffman
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Phone: (608) 778-3526
 
 
Scrip
Scrip is “store-issued” gift certificates, sold at face value, which can be used in lieu of cash or credit cards to purchase food, home, school, office supplies and more. When you purchase Scrip, you help raise funds for St. Columbkille educational assessment. 
Scrip order form is online: www.stcolumbkille.net.
Contact: Helen Gile, 556-5555
 

St. Columbkille Educational Endowment Fund
We gave $47,670 last school year in Tuition Assistance. In these tough economic times, we realize that parents want their children to remain strong in their Faith through their Catholic education. We are here to help!
Contact: Michelle Rahe, 583-9117
 

Parish Convent Building
Suites are available for overnight accommodations for a group or family. Suites are located at our parish convent. Two Living Rooms & kitchen; forty-four beds available with restroom and shower facilities. Rental agreement required. Rental agreement may be printed from www.stcolumbkille.net, or can be picked up at the Rectory.
Contact: Michelle Rahe, 583-9117
 

Estate Planning
Please remember St. Columbkille in your Last Will & Testament. Leave a legacy for your family because it is primarily through your parish church that you spend a lifetime preparing for eternity with God!
 
 
All committees are accountable to coordinate and comply with Archdiocesan communications and policies.