January 2026 Finance Council

Holy Childhood Church Finance Council Meeting Summary

Date: January 13, 2026 (7pm in Rectory Conference Rm)

Council Members Present: Fr. Mark Stec, Paula Proffitt, Kent Hoerchler, Matt Athy, Mike Brennan,

Margie Berry, and Margaret Wienstroer

A. Opening Prayer – Fr. Mark led opening prayer.

B. Approval of Minutes – December minutes approved with revisions.

C. Review of Finances – December financial reports were reviewed. An update on donations toward school windows will be available after the January school council meets.

D. Review of any Proposal

a. No new proposals at this time

E. Old Business

a. Window Contract

Mike provided an update on the school window replacement project. Mike met with Wilke Windows & Doors rep to discuss bid for school window project. Wilke’s Job Proposal was presented to the Council. The proposal included all windows in the main & east school building and each of the classrooms will have 2 operable windows. No abatement will be needed as asbestos will be encapsulated. Wilke will build scaffolding for project so no big lifts will be needed. Ceilings above windows will still need to be taken down/up for access. This project will not include the gym or cafeteria windows, or new school doors.

Approximate total cost associated with this project is $255,000. Mike reported that enough donations have been received to cover this cost and allow the project to move forward.

Next steps: Mike to obtain a contract with Wilke and provide details to Council at February meeting. March 1, 2026, remains the target date for a final contract so that work can be scheduled to minimize interruptions to school operations. June 8, 2026, is target date to begin work.

b. Church Doors

Panic bars will be installed in the vestibule doors of the church. Cost will be $250 a piece plus shipment, for total of approx.. $600 in material. Mike will donate labor to install the bars.

F. New Business

a. HCC Cemetery – Needs rock for road to the north (perimeter road around newer section).

b. Cemetery Mowing & Trimming – Bids are being accepted for upkeep of cemetery tracts in St. Liborious, St. Pancratius, and HCC cemeteries. Information will be included in the Sunday bulletin. Contact Heather for details or to submit a bid.

c. Seminarian Stipend – Fr. Mark offering room/stipend to Chris Berry during time off school year (ends when goes back to school/seminary).

G. Closing Prayer – Fr. Mark led the closing prayer. Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm.

NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026 @ 7PM IN RECTORY CONFERENCE RM