Our hope during this coming year is to have one briefing each month for a shorter period of time focused on one area of administration at a time. The ministry these people offer and fulfill is multifaceted and complex. It requires support. We are truly grateful to Father John Sweeney and the pastoral staff at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Santa Clara for their graciousness and hospitality. They have made their new hall available to us for these weeks, and because of their willingness to do so, the training is being held at a central location.
Depositors receive interest for their investment and parishes granted loans pay back interest.
The true nature of the fund as revolving can be seen from the fact that deposit increases and loan payments during the year made available funds to almost match all of the loans made and deposit withdrawals and still provide for future activity.