The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-08-18
ST. CHARLES'
 FINANCES ARE
 IN GOOD SHAPE
Father Callahan Reads Encouraging Report
 To ParishiOners
Late Father Lynch Continued to Administer Wisely During
 Long Illness

At all the masses at St. Charles church yesterday, Rev. Father CallA- han, acting pastor since the death of the late 1amented pastor, Rev. Father Lynch, read three financial statements. The condition of the church finances is most encouraging to the parishioners.
 The first was a report of the dis 'bursements of the testimonial fund do- hated to Father, Lynch on the occasion of his Silver Jubilee. It was said at the time that the fund was $2.50o, but a matter of fact, it exceeded $2, 800 The contributions to this purse were made prior to the date of the 25th an niversary of Father Lynch'S priest hood, in order to enable him to take a trip abroad in an endeavor to recover his shattered health But before the time could be set for the departure, he took a journey to a. land from which there is no return. This fund was practically exhausted by the expenses of his protracted illness
 The second report read was a state ment/ of the receipts and disburse- ments of the parish for the period ex- tending from January list, 1913, to June 16th, 1913, the date of Father Lynch death The revenue during this time showed a marked increase over that of former years. While this is an un- m5stakable sign of loyalty among the congrega ton, it is marked tribute to the administrative ability of the late pastor, who, during his protracted- ul- ness, directed his able assistants, Fla thers Callahan and Illusion, in the mana agement of parish affairs. Dur ing this period, besides salaries, re- pairs and general running expenses,
 the sum of S1800 was paid on the mortgage on the church property. The revenue from one source, that Of house parties given by the ladies of the par- ish at their respective homes, amount ed to $4, 900.
 The third report covered the period from June 1eth to August 18th, while the parish affairs were directed by Father Callahan, the administrator of
 the late pastor. The same renarka Die response to his appeals was made by 1 the people, and another $1, 800 was paid on the mortgage, besides the payment Of running expenses, all outstanding bills, coal supply for the coming win 1 ter, and the interest on the mortgage paid until February 2nd, 1914.
 l The debt remaining is $65,000, as $5,- 600 has been paid for each of the last five years, and $S,6O0 so far this year l The valuation of the St. Charles par | ish property has been conservat1veIy placed at $140,Ooo to $150,ooO, leaving an
 equity of about $7o,0oO. This property ] embraces practically the entire square | bounded by East Main, Ogden, Kos 1 suth and StilInan streets. This does I not include the convent which is 1 large, modern house situated at the l corner of Putnam street and Noble 1 avenue.
 | There is a movement on foot to have a suitable memorial placed in the | church as a mark of respect and love to the late Father Lynch for his sigma | devotion and indefatigable perseVer- I ance towards the welfare of his people l The recently appointed pastor, Rev P. J. McGivney of Middletown. will as esume charge of the parish about Au- gust 2sth reading his first mass there
 on Sunday, August S1st.