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ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PARISH

Sunday, January 27, 2019

REPORT TO THE PARISH Table of Contents

Page No. Annual Meeting Agenda 2 Rector’s Report 3 Associate Rector’s Report 4 Deacon’s Report 5 Candidates for Warden, Vestry & Diocesan Convention Delegate & Alternate 6 Treasurer’s Report 11 Stewardship Report 13 Music Report 14 Building Report 15 Children & Adult Christian Education Reports 15 Parish Group Reports 15 Parish Membership & Statistics 22 Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen 24 Appendix—Financial Reports 28

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ANNUAL MEETING OF THE PARISH

January 21, 2018

Revised Agenda (times are approximate)

1. Sign-in and distribution of the ballot After Postlude 2. Call to order and prayer 12:30 pm 3. Description of roles and agenda 12:35 pm 4. Acknowledgment of outgoing vestry 12:40 pm 5. Nominations for warden, vestry members, delegate & alternate 12:45 pm (Including nominations from the floor) 6. Polls open 1:00 pm 7. Grace and lunch 1:00 pm 8. Presentation of Reports 1:20 pm (Wardens, Treasurer, HASK, Rector) 9. Polls close 2:00 pm 10. Break 2:00 pm 11. Election results 2:10 pm 12. Closing prayer and adjournment 2:15 pm

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RECTOR’S REPORT

“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” --Isaiah 43:19

The months since I started serving at Holy Apostles have been engaging, thought-provoking, challenging and inspiring in equal measure. If there has been a theme for my experience to date, it would be “relationship building.” It has been a joy getting to know all the many and varied people who love Holy Apostles and care deeply about our mission here. Staff and parishioners, volunteers, contributors and guests; as I continue to learn the vocational details of this sacred place, I know I have thoughtful and committed companions along the way. June, July and August were months of orientation. After a wonderful Institution Service on September 6, the program year began. I was honored by an invitation from Bishop Dietsche to preach at the Ordination of Priests at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on September 15th. The Vestry gathered for a Retreat Day in October, led by the Rev. Carol Gadsden. Our Adult Education series started with an overview of the Episcopal Church in preparation for Bishop Shin’s Visitation on November 18, where two people were Confirmed, two renewed their Baptismal Vows, and one was Received. We then engaged a unit on Advent poetry, and are now welcoming some guest speakers to a series on Social Justice. Formation for our youth continues with their participation in many areas of parish life, and children are welcomed into the worship space with a section set up for supervised crafts and play. I continue to work on the content on the church website, with the hope that visitors to the site will gain an understanding of our present reality and our hopes for the future. I am blessed with wonderful colleagues on the church staff. Susan, Bob, Tim and Wendy have supported the transition since June with insight, encouragement, humor and deep faith. We meet weekly to discuss the liturgical and pastoral life of our congregation. They have been responsive as I have learned, sharing their gifts generously. I also meet weekly with Michael Ottley and John-Harvard Reid to discuss matters pertaining to HASK, and am deeply grateful for their collegiality, commitment and wisdom. Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen remains vibrant and compelling. Daily and throughout the year, volunteers and guests alike experience sustenance and powerful human connection. The staff is remarkable in their creativity and dedication. I try to participate in HASK at some point every day, greeting volunteers and speaking with guests. Two initiatives of note: in September, we added New Sanctuary Coalition to our bag lunch distribution, and in December we launched our Backpack Pantry Program in support of food insecure families in the neighborhood. There were a number of events held at Holy Apostles and in partnership with the Soup Kitchen that opened opportunities for positive publicity around our work here. In October, Google and Related held a press conference here to announce the launch of the West Side Community Fund. In November, Hunger Free America held another press conference to announce their most recent findings and statistics about hunger in our area. In December, Speaker Corey Johnson’s office partnered with a local Firehouse and with us in collecting toys that were distributed during our Backpack Pantry Program, and On Site Opera staged a production of Amal and the Night Visitors in our sanctuary. At all these events I enjoyed opportunities to speak from the podium and to the media about our efforts to address food insecurity and support some of our most vulnerable neighbors.

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In addition to experiencing the rhythm of the liturgical and calendar years for the first time here, I have been meeting with many individuals connected with our work. One of the interesting surprises about this call has been the invitation to connect with community leaders and organizations. I have spent time with Community Board 4 and with City Council Speaker Corey Johnson’s office as well as with representatives from Penn South, Google and other groups involved with HASK initiatives and support. I have met a number of other elected officials, and it has been interesting to get some insight into how things work in this city and how change evolves. Our focus areas for 2019 will include welcome and hospitality, worship and formation, and the integration of programs. These are broad categories to be sure, but acknowledging the sizeable strengths in our common life and building upon them will open as many points of access to our community as possible for new seekers and regular worshippers alike. I look forward to engaging this next year together, remembering always Jesus’ insistence that “with God all things are possible.”

Submitted by Rev. Dr. Anna S. Pearson, Rector

ASSOCIATE RECTOR’S REPORT It has been a privilege and a gift this past year to begin to work with our new Rector, Mother Anna, and I look forward to the joys and challenges that the new year brings! I am also glad for the able shepherding that Bishop Andrew provided as our Interim Pastor. In addition to Sunday worship, preaching, and pastoral care, one of my main areas of focus continues to be the Tuesday evening Insight worship service. The combination of bible study, meditation, and informal celebration of Holy Communion into one service has given us much needed “Insight” into our lives with God and with each other. The contemplative nature of the service makes it a perfect short respite from a busy week, and it would also make a wonderful addition to anyone’s weekly spiritual practices! We had a lively core group of 10-12 regular attendees in 2018. Another focus has been working first with our Interim Pastor and now our Rector on Adult Christian Education, which is offered at 10:00 am on Sunday mornings. Last winter during Epiphany, we explored the History of the Episcopal Church, covering its beginnings, growth and expansion, and more recent developments such as the revival of the diaconate and the ordination of women. In Lent, we offered a series called Food, Meals, and Faith, in which we recognized all the ways in which sharing meals are a central focus of our faith and our mission as Holy Apostles. Our Eastertide series on the Development of the New Testament, helped us to walk alongside the early Christians as they made sense of their experiences of Christ. This fall, in anticipation of our visitation by Bishop Shin, we discussed the Foundations of our Faith as a way of not only preparing those who would be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church as well as those reaffirming their commitment their faith, but also reminding all of us of the fundamentals of our life together as Episcopalians. And during Advent, Mother Anna wrapped up the year with a series on Advent Poetry called Articulated Transcendence. We’ll resume in 2018 with two series during Epiphany: Manifesting Justice and Exploring Worship and the Eucharist.

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I also continue to support the Prayer Chain, which has been praying our parish prayer list daily since All Saint’s Day 2014. At the beginning of Advent this year we introduced a new, streamlined Parish Prayer List which has helped make our prayers easier and more meaningful. We are always looking to add new members for this simple yet deeply meaningful way to engage with our community and our faith. If you’d like to join us in committing to pray the prayer list every day for a month at a time, please let me know. And you don’t have to even get out of bed to do it!

Submitted by Reverend Susan E. Hill, Associate Rector

DEACON’S REPORT

Morning Prayer Morning Prayer continues to be said every Wednesday morning at 8:30. This is open to

anyone who wishes to attend. When school is in session, nurses in training from Long Island University, will, on occasion, join us for Morning Prayer. After the service, they perform blood pressure screening for our Soup Kitchen guests.

I encourage any parish member who has the time or is willing to make the time to prayerfully consider leading Morning Prayer. Perhaps we may be able to once again offer Morning Prayer three or five days per week. For anyone who is interested, it is only ½ hour commitment out of your day, or out of your week of 168 hours. This is a wonderful way to begin your day along with others in a faith community. Please let me know if interested. Bible Study

Bible Study takes place every Wednesday morning, immediately following Morning Prayer and again, is open to everyone. In recent times we are seeing more of our soup kitchen guests taking part. Come and hear what the Lord is saying to us and relate it to your own personal life experiences. Scriptures that are used are those for the following Sunday.

I am thankful for Tina Barth who serves as my co-leader. Soup Kitchen

I continue to be the clergy presence in the Soup Kitchen providing both prayer and consultation for our guests and volunteers. Many continue to express their appreciation for my presence and the support given them. This also extends to the volunteers. The number of parishioners who participate in the Soup Kitchen has increased during 2018, and I expect this will continue in 2019. However, if more could do the same, it would be greatly appreciated and would demonstrate the parish’s sincere and genuine interest in our Soup Kitchen ministry. Church

I oversee the preparation for church services and offer my sincere thanks to Norma Moy-Chin, Daniel Chin, Larry Gifford, Mary Jacobs, Giselle Thomas, Patrick Murray and Terrence Armogan, who serve as Sacristans. Collectively, they prepare the altar prior to services and see to the proper retirement of vessels after services. This is a very important ministry, and I encourage other parishioners to take part. If you are interested, please let me know or any one of the clergy.

I am also responsible for scheduling of the Lectors for our worship services, please see me if you are interested.

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Additionally, I actively collaborate with the MC’s, Randall Parsons and Diane

Wondisford, in preparing for the various services offered during the year. I once again offer my thanks to them for their commitment and dedication. Lay Eucharistic Visitors

The ministry of our Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEV) is a very important ministry here at Holy Apostles. They assist in offering healing prayer during our 11 AM Eucharist. Then, when requested, they take the sacrament to those in our parish who are unable to attend the service on Sundays. Here again my sincere thanks to Doug Warn, Diane Wondisford, Norma Moy-Chin, John Indalecio, and Caroline Chinlund for their commitment to this ministry. In addition, Linda Golding has begun to offer her services as a chaplain.

While those unable to attend church are seen by our LEV’s on Sundays, Mother Anna, Mother Susan, and I also make pastoral visits on Sundays as well as during the week. I want to acknowledge Bishop Andrew’s visitations when he was here the first part of the year. Our Youth Our youth are a very important part of the life of this parish. They are actively engaged in reading lessons, singing in the choir, serving as acolytes, and assisting in offering the dismissal. It is my expectation that they will avail themselves in other ministries as time permits. Clothing Drive For all of 2018 and continuing through the present, Betsy Farren and I continue a program of collecting clothing to be distributed to the guests of the Soup Kitchen. This clothing drive has been fairly successful; and we have received clothing not only from parishioners, but also from those living both inside and beyond this community. We very much appreciate the donations and thank many for their efforts. As the drive will continue through the winter, please remember to check your closets for any clothing you may not have any use for and consider donating them.

Submitted by the Reverend Robert A. Jacobs, Deacon

CANDIDATES FOR WARDEN, VESTRY & DELEGATE TO THE DIOCESAN CONVENTION

Dear Fellow Parishioner: On Sunday, January 27, 2019 at approximately 12:45 pm, we will hold our Annual Parish Meeting in the nave of the church and will elect one warden for a two-year term, four vestry members for three-year terms, and one vestry member for a one-year term. Voting will be done by the alternative voting system. The candidates with the most votes will serve three-year terms.

The parish will also elect a delegate and an alternate delegate to the diocesan convention.

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The candidate for warden is Louise Tranford. Candidates for vestry are Elizabeth (Betsy) Farren, Robert Frisby, Charles Mohacey, Norma Moy Chin and Beth Strickland. The candidates for delegate and alternate delegate to the diocesan conference are Steven Ragos and Bob Frisby.

CANDIDATE FOR WARDEN

Louise Tranford I grew up in Boston and moved to New York City in 1979. In 1992, our son James was born and our daughter Emma was approaching school age. Joe and I decided it was time to rejoin organized religion. Since we were living on 29th Street, Holy Apostles was the first stop in our search. We never looked elsewhere. At that time, the church building was under repair. We attended services in the Mission House and then the Chapel at General Seminary, where James was baptized. Both children have been confirmed at Holy Apostles. Over the years, I have been involved in many aspects of life at Holy Apostles. Right now, as Warden, I serve on many of the committees necessary for the functioning of the parish. I am also an alternate usher and a member of a Hospitality Team. I volunteer at the Soup Kitchen about once a week. I have been a member of the Vestry and am completing my second term as a Warden. For over twenty years, Holy Apostles has been an important part of my life and of the life of my family. I would be honored to have the opportunity to continue serving as Warden.

CANDIDATES FOR VESTRY

Elizabeth (Betsy) Farren Cradle Episcopalian here, St. Stephen’s Church, Port Washington, LI. We arrived at Church of the Holy Apostles on the Sunday after the Triumphant Return after the fire. Seemed like a place we should be. Totally confused for far longer than I should have been before I twigged to the fact that y’all were doing Rite II. We came from Grace Church which held steadfast to Rite I. I am a Rite I girl at heart but hey—I can adapt! Sanou was Christened at Grace Church and Confirmed here. I am a graduate of Hollins College. When it became apparent that Sanou would require a great deal of hands on care (as a child he had medical appointments seemingly two or three times a week) I stopped working. I was a rock and roll press agent. No, seriously, I was, and a good one. I worked for major record companies.I have also been an editor, sold ad space, been a proof reader (the last refuge of the overly educated) and a typesetter (loved it).

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I owned a small Federalist, circa 1650 building in [kinda] SoHo which is now, sadly leveled in anticipation of a luxury condo highrise. I bought a 1915 brownstone up here in the Mount Morris section of Harlem. I feel so modern now. (Although, and I don’t know why, I hauled all the big cast iron radiators uptown.) I’m flexible! When Sanou was in school, and our special needs children are in school until age 21, I was what is euphemistically referred to as a “parent advocate”. Sanou was in D75, the school district for children with serious special needs, plus those in prison and those in hospitals. District 75 serves all five boroughs. Nou went to elementary school at 138M@33, right across the street. I began as a PTA member and ended up as President of the District Parents’ Council, with many stops along the way which involved a lot of work with the Departments of Education, City and State. Did I mention all five boroughs? Yup. Parents of all nationalities, all religions, all socio-economic backgrounds, all manner of disabilities and Staten Island, too. I know from diversity. I served several terms on the Vestry when Bill Greenlaw was Rector. I have been on the building committee, I was the gardener (before Charles Mohacey made it the show stopper it is today), I have been an am hospitality chair. Sanou and I were frequent Soup Kitchen volunteers back when we were downtown. For several years I led Morning Prayer for a majority soup kitchen guest gathering. I truly loved doing that. Currently Caroline Chinlund and I schlepp bagged lunches from HASK over to New Sanctuary at Judson Memorial once a week. We left CHA after about a year into the last rector’s leadership although we never lost touch with the church and came back joyously when Bishop Andrew arrived. I list these seemingly unrelated facts for a reason: I have this church baked into my bones, I know the grounds, I know the building. I know its history. I am familiar with the challenges and limitations of old buildings. I know and am familiar with the budgets. I am comfortable in meetings where ideas and passions may differ. I know how the Vestry works and what is expected of it by the Episcopal Church of the United States and by the Diocese. And, if elected for this term, I look forward to working to help bring our parish into a new and exciting chapter in its long history.

Robert Frisby

I am running for a second term in the vestry as a long-standing member of Holy Apostles to see that the parish grows and flourishes in the ever-changing Chelsea neighborhood. I am now retired from SUNY Empire State College as an Assessment Academic Review Specialist. Prior to that for several decades I was an executive in the music publishing industry. I am also a church organist/choirmaster having served at a number of churches. I bring a wide array of experience to the table. I have served several terms on the vestry and been on a number of parish committees in the past, including being the Treasurer in the early 1990’s and the chair of the Organ Committee that was responsible for us obtaining the present pipe organ. I have sung in the choir with a few breaks since 1989, and on Sundays I can be found with the choir when I am not away as a substitute organist at another church. I am a licensed lay reader and was licensed a Lay Eucharistic Minister in 1998. On the Diocesan level I represented our parish on the Interparish Council, served on the Diocesan Council, and served on the

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Diocesan Budget and Finance Committee. I believe we are living into an unsure future and that I can bring some historical perspective to the scene.

Charles Mohacey

Upon the insistence of a friend I first came to Holy Apostles about 9 years ago to hear Gene Robinson speak about his then new book. He said everything I ever wanted to hear from the pulpit of a church but never thought I would. The inclusiveness of The Episcopal Church was new to me, having been brought up in the Methodist Church in the 1960’s - mid 70’s. I was confirmed at Holy Apostles and haven’t looked back since. I love and embrace CHA and its people which have become a large part of my life. One of the many benefits and pleasures of my involvement with CHA has been my participation in the care and redesign of the gardens. It has been a joy contributing to the beautification of the church while doing service as well. I look upon my work as a member of the Vestry in much the same way, doing something for the greater good while being of service. I first became curious about becoming part of the Vestry a few years ago. I wanted to know how decisions were made concerning the church and am grateful to have had the opportunity to become part of that process. It is a level of service I take very seriously, with patience, goodwill and a sense of humor.

Norma Moy Chin I am not in the category where I can say I am a cradle Episcopalian since my prior religious affiliations were those of a Lutheran. However, my most satisfying spiritual experiences and growth are from being an Episcopalian. Holy Apostles clearly has a vast array of opportunities to be fully engaged. This was evident when Daniel and I became sacristans on Kathleen Suarez and Stephen McFadden’s team shortly after one Sunday service. We learned so much in the care of preparing the altar for a service. Not too long after that I became an usher. As time went on, Knit Indeed was a Wednesday evening event. We participated in a Foyer Group and the Street Fair. I am currently also a Eucharistic visitor and an acolyte. I have learned new experiences with each role but the connecting theme that I found most meaningful and cherishing is that of fellowship and friendship that each gifted to me. Being a member of the Vestry these past three years has brought an exchange of new experiences for me and for Holy Apostles.

Beth Strickland It is an honor to submit my name for the Vestry of Holy Apostles. Listening to my heart and returning to this parish family has been a blessing to me. Even while I was doing my own version of wandering in the wilderness, Holy Apostles has held a special place in my heart, and I would be proud to serve this parish as we move forward with our new rector. Since returning, I have been serving as a lector, as a member of the Social and Economic Justice Committee, and have been training to be an MC. I have participated in the Adult Education offerings on Sunday mornings as well as Insight as I have been able. In November, I

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reaffirmed my Baptismal Vows during Bishop Shin’s visitation. This place is alive with the Holy Spirit, and I am blessed and thrilled to be a part of this family. I grew up in the south, a “preacher’s kid” of a Diaconal Minister in the United Methodist Church. After college, I found the Episcopal Church and was confirmed. I received my Master of Theological Studies at Virginia Theological Seminary, and I worked as a Youth Minister in Episcopal churches in Raleigh, NC and Waukegan, IL where I led groups on mission trips to South Dakota and Tennessee, helped lead a delegation to the Episcopal Youth Event, and was active in the New Beginnings and Happening programs. To say I am no stranger to church politics is an understatement, and I would love the opportunity to be a fresh voice on the Vestry. Outside of church, I work as a Special Education teacher, teaching children with Autism in a District 75 school in Brooklyn. I love to travel and explore the world as I firmly believe that experiencing other places and cultures only enriches our lives. Other interests are reading, music, movies, and theatre. I am the proud “parent” of a tuxedo cat, Mo, who chose me at the ASPCA five years ago. Thank you very much for your consideration.

Submitted by John Indalecio

CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATE TO THE DIOCESAN CONVENTION

For Delegate: Steven Ragos

I would like to be considered as the 2019 delegate for the diocesan convention to be held in Tarrytown. I was the 2017 alternate delegate and the 2018 delegate and had an amazing experience at both conventions. Serving as the 2018 delegate was both an honor and a delight. Listening to the sermon given by our head NYC Bishop was extremely moving and timely as it referenced the “#me too” movement. I would be honored to represent the Church of the Holy Apostles again for 2019. Here is a little about me: I grew up in New Jersey in a Greek immigrant household filled with the love of a traditional liturgical Christian church. However, the Greek Orthodox Church is not accepting of diversity. As an adult, I believed that I could not live my authentic life and belong and pray in a traditional Christian church. In 2005, I was introduced to the Church of the Holy Apostles and the Episcopalian faith. I realized for the first time I could live my life openly as an Episcopalian. I joined the parish immediately and I was received in the Episcopal Church by Bishop Mark Sisk on Epiphany 2006. As a practicing Episcopalian, I now belong to a church with sacraments, scriptures, a sound Christian doctrine, and a rich liturgical tradition that accepts and celebrates diversity. Family is also an important part of my life. I grew up with a large extended and close-knit family. I feel like the members and clergy of Holy Apostles have always treated me like family. I am so grateful to be a part of the Holy Apostles community and on many occasions, I have been literally moved to tears during the service because of how much love I feel for Holy Apostles. John and I are so blessed to have been married in the sanctuary of Holy Apostles in June of 2014. The tradition, diversity, and the feeling of family at the Church of the Holy Apostles is particularly evident in its mission to feed the hungry through the Church of the Holy Apostles

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Soup Kitchen (HASK). For 35 years HASK has been feeding our guests in our beautiful sanctuary. The “no question” policy of our guests solidifies diversity at HASK; we do not ask our guests to prove their necessity nor do we judge their need. Guests are also allowed to eat as many times as they like as long as they reenter the line. Food is a big part of family life, and HASK has a great crew who makes delicious hot meals for our guests every weekday. I am so blessed to belong to a church community whose mission is to provide a very important necessity of life.

For Alternate: Bob Frisby

Please see the bio under Candidates for Vestry above.

Submitted by John Indalecio, Nominating Committee

TREASURER’S REPORT

We are pleased to present the 2018 financial report for the Church of the Holy Apostles

and the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen (HASK), which is based on preliminary and unaudited results, and to outline the 2019 budgets adopted by the Vestry in November.

In 2018, we budgeted Church of the Holy Apostles revenue at $745,100, (Including $260,000 transfer from the Soup Kitchen to the Church as reimbursement for space rental). Total operating expenses were budgeted at $842,000, leaving a budgeted deficit of $97,500 at year end.

The actual performance for 2018 resulted in $759,413 in total revenue and $802,383 in expenses for a net deficit of $42,771, This is a $54,729 improvement on the budgeted plan deficit.

HASK 2018 budgeted projected revenue was set at $2,999,730. Budgeted expenses were $3,087,552, again including the $260,000 of transfers from the Soup Kitchen to the Church leaving a budgeted deficit of $87,822.

The actual performance for 2018 resulted in $3,225,576 in total revenue and $3,252,925 in expenses for a net deficit of $27,348. This is $60,473 improvement on the budgeted plan deficit. 2019 Approved Budgets The 2019 approved church budget projects $765,500 in revenue, including a continued reliance in rental income. Operating expenses are budgeted at $838,431, leaving a budgeted deficit of $72,931. The continuing annual deficit speaks to the need for considered long-term plans to increase revenues through growth in membership and/or to decrease expenses.

HASK is projecting revenues of $3,177,000 and expenses of $3,267,046 (Including $260,000 transfer from the Soup Kitchen to the Church as reimbursement for space rental). for a projected deficit of $90,047.

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As of 12/31/2018, the Church of Holy Apostles, Education and Building investment accounts total $2,540,617 and the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen investment account is $1,384,145. Total investments are $3,924,762 (This is a serious drop in investments from the 3rd quarter of 2018 amounting to $306,406 loss in value.)

Submitted by Joseph Lipari, Treasurer

2018 CHURCH ACTUAL REVENUE

Church Rentals 38% $188,543 Pledges 31% $156,052 Investments 15% $72,641 Other Income 9% $43,602 Program 4% $22,717 Plate 3% $12,469 Decorations 1% $3,589 TOTAL $499,613

Church Rentals 38%

Pledges 31%

Investments15%

Other Income 9%

Program4%

Plate2% Decorations

1%

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2018 HASK ACTUAL REVENUE

Direct Mail/Individuals 33%

$1,069,719

On-Line 1% $40,737 Church & Non-Profits 1% $36,251 Government 6% $196,312 Special Events 11% $352,616 Donated Food 18% $581,757 Corporations 5% $145,077 Foundations 18% $579,444 Other Income/Bequests 7% $223,663 TOTAL

$3,225,576

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Steve Turtell and Lucy Sexton headed the stewardship campaign this year. It was titled Called to Care: You Matter at Holy Apostles. Focused on enlisting every parishioner, the goal was 100% participation in contributing in some way to the care of our beloved church community. Breaking from recent tradition of individual contact of parishioners by canvassers, there was a parish gathering after coffee hour to discuss stewardship, our individual experiences with Holy Apostles and pqledging, answer questions, and gather pledge cards. The format included remarks from Mother Anna and Steve and Lucy, followed by smaller discussions led by vestry members. Among the questions discussed:

Direct Mail/Individuals

33%

On-Line1%

Church & Non-Profits1%Government

6%Special Events

11%

Donated Food18%

Corporations 5%

Foundations 18%

Other Income/Bequests

7%

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When did you know you wanted to be part of Holy Apostles? What parts of your life at Holy Apostles are most meaningful for you? What is your experience doing vestry work and your personal experience of pledging? What are the ways we might serve: acolyte, sacristan, usher, lay minister, hospitality, more?

After the small discussions, reports were made to the larger group and everyone was asked to fill out a pledge card.

Lay homilies this year were given by Loren Hammonds, Beth Strickland, and Caroline Chinlund.

The campaign resulted in 68 pledges for a total of $182,408.00. Upon receipt of pledges, letters of thanks were sent out by Mother Anna and by Steve Turtell.

Submitted by Lucy Sexton and Steve Turtell

MUSIC REPORT

I have been at Holy Apostles for just over a year and it continues to be a joy for me to lead the parish music program. There is an inspiring love of sacred music here, beautifully demonstrated in robust congregational singing and in a true appreciation for glorious choral music. The choir sang on most Sundays throughout 2018, as well as on Ash Wednesday, throughout Holy Week, at Mother Anna’s installation service, and on Christmas Eve. The choir’s repertoire ranges from plainchant to music of the 21st century. Our choir is composed of talented volunteer singers and four professional section leaders. Members of the 2018 Holy Apostles Choir: Robert Frisby, Mary Jacobs, Karen Lackey (soprano section leader), David Larkin, Lyle Mitchell (bass section leader), Sherwin Nicholson, Erin Rouse, Tess Siegel (new 2018 member), Adi Sieradzki (alto section leader), David Charles Tay (tenor section leader), John Vetere, Heather Wallace, Marcia Wallace and Meredith Wallace. I am grateful for the passion, skill and expression that the choir brings to each and every service. Our wonderful Van den Heuvel organ will undergo some needed maintenance work (replacement of degraded leather components, thorough cleaning, and action re-regulation) sometime in the next 36 months. This will ensure that this treasured instrument will be able to lead us in song for many more decades. Special thanks to Mother Anna, Mother Susan and Deacon Bob for their encouragement and collaboration in our liturgies and to Wendy Shepherd for the vital support she provides to me every week. I look forward to 2019!

Submitted by Timothy Pyper, Interim Director of Music

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BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

The building committee had a busy year working on the project to provide an elevator for the mission house. Goshow Architects was chosen to analyze the problem and to present the most feasible solution. The best solution locates the elevator outside the existing building footprint. The committee is working with a real estate lawyer and a documentary filmmaker to explore options and to strengthen neighborhood relationships. A second project for accessibility is the creation of a new toilet room within the existing utility room in the northeast corner of the sanctuary. The room would be accessible from the church and also directly from the garden. Landmarks Preservation Commission approval will be required for a new exterior door.

Submitted by Cynthia Rock

CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN EDUCATION REPORT Children’s Ministries

The Holy Apostles children are growing up. High school students are very busy and college students are rarely with us. So, when you see them … greet them … tell them you miss them … ask about school … ask about their challenges … let them know you care and love them. Several years ago, we used the annual report as a study guide in church school. We learned about the programs, the groups and the finances of Holy Apostles. We had great conversations about our church. Keep them in your prayers. They have been raised in our parish.

Welcome, Mother Anna and your love of children in our midst! Our brainstorming led to the “Supervised Children’s Space for Learning and Play … During Worship”. I have received many supporting comments from members of the congregation, and visitors with children. We are providing a presence in the sanctuary that is child friendly.

I am so thankful for the help of volunteers – Ed Case, Tina Barth, and Caroline Chinlund.

Please keep our children’s ministries in your prayers.

Submitted by Ellen Knudsen, Director of Children's Ministries

PARISH GROUP REPORTS

The Church of the Holy Apostles has many active lay ministries that enhance and encompass the life of the parish and beyond. Whatever your gifts and talents, there is a group that would welcome your time and ministry.

Those Who Serve At Worship and Support our Liturgy

Acolytes & Masters of Ceremonies The acolytes are organized into teams with an MC heading each team. MCs organize and lead the acolyte teams in carrying out each Eucharist and are ever responsive to welcoming new members to the acolyte corps. Each team serves one Sunday per month, rotating on the occasional fifth Sunday and festival or other special services. The acolyte corps continues to develop in skill and camaraderie. All of the MCs, along with a number of the acolytes are Licensed Eucharistic Ministers and/or Worship Leaders, functioning in that capacity as needed. The acolyte chalice bearers

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present the gifts along with the clergy, making the communion fully inclusive of the clergy and the licensed lay members. Serving at the altar is a great way to learn about the liturgy in an active manner. Those interested in serving may contact the clergy, Randall Parsons, or Diane Wondisford.

Submitted by Randall Parsons and Diane Wondisford

Lectors The lectors at Holy Apostles enhance our worship by reading the first lesson and epistle and leading the prayers of the people. At present we have a wonderfully diverse group of lectors, and more are always welcome! If you are interested in reading in the liturgy, please speak to Deacon Bob Jacobs. Sacristans What is a Sacristan? Sacristans are members of the parish who work in harmony with the clergy and are responsible for preparing the altar prior to the service. These responsibilities include, making sure the proper colors of the liturgical season are used, and that the chalices, cruets, ciboria and linens are properly placed on the credence table. Following the service, Sacristans clean the vessels and put them away so they are ready for the next service. They have responsibility for the candles, and polishing all metal vessels, candle holders, as well as the washing and ironing of the linens and care of vestments. In addition to the above, Sacristans ensure that the various things necessary for worship are always available. They serve on teams which require their services at least once a month. Healing Prayers in the Muriel Moore Chapel

Each Sunday at the 11:00am service, healing prayers are offered during Communion by Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Caroline Chinlund, John Indalecio, Norma Moy-Chin, Douglas Warn; Diane Wondisford; and Chaplain Linda Golding. These members are also available to take Communion to sick and homebound parishioners.

Submitted by Diane Wondisford Flora Labora

This committee has two aspects: the weekly purchase and arrangement of alter flowers, and “greening” the church for Christmas and Easter.

The alter flowers are funded through contributions from parishioners and friends who find it a perfect way to remember a loved one or to express thanksgiving while beautifying the alter and enhancing the worship experience for everyone. Thanks to the excellent work of Jeffrey Penn, photos of these flower arrangements then adorn the prayer list that is emailed out each week. Anyone can sign up for flowers – the amount of the contribution is up to the donor – by either writing your request in the notebook available every Sunday on the information table near the church entrance or by contacting Wendy Shepherd. You can also speak directly with Donna Lamb, who will be eager to answer any questions.

Another way to participate in church life is through making donations for the decorative flowers and greenery for special holidays. Appeals are made via mail and the Sunday bulletin. Later on, contributors’ names, along with the person or occasion they are honoring, appear in the bulletin unless

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the giver wishes to remain anonymous. Flora Labora provides the design and labor, and anyone interested is most welcome to join in this festive work.

Submitted by Donna Lamb

Those Who Provide Welcome & Hospitality Hospitality Guild We had two milestones during the past year, a farewell BBQ to thank Bishop Andrew for being the best Interim Rector we could have hoped for and the Reverend Anna’s first official function as our Rector, (not counting her Installation), the Visitation of Bishop Sisk. And in between we had many coffee hours of food and fellowship. The Hospitality Guild is comprised of parishioners divided into six teams; we provide food for coffee hour and other occasions. Joining a hospitality team is a great entre into parish life, it only requires that about once every six weeks one brings something for the parish to enjoy at coffee hour. Doesn’t have to be fancy, you can pick up an Entemann’s coffee cake at the supermarket and that will be just fine. Arrive a bit early, go into the kitchen (in Mission House 1) and put your food out on a tray and then when the postlude is over, bring it out and place it on the table and stand back quickly so you are not overrun by the starving hordes. It DOES, however, require that you take the responsibility of putting your food on a tray and bringing it out. Doing a drive by of dropping off a hunk of clingfilm-wrapped cheese and a slab of vacuum sealed salami and expecting others to do the work is not being a member of a team. I understand sometimes people are late for church for whatever reason, but there is plenty of time to go back to the kitchen during the postlude and plate your food. I’d like to thank the team captains for their leadership: Steve Turtell, Caroline Chinlund, Nancy Miles, Cynthia Rock and John Indalecio. Please go up to any one of them and ask about joining a team. And special thanks to those who jump in to provide extra help and essential back up during those backstage “I can’t believe that just happened” moments. They include, but are not limited to, Steve Turtell, Caroline Chinlund, Richard Longinetti, Charles Mohacey and Doug Warn. And thanks as always to Noel, Luis and Olimpo for their help and for knowing what I’m trying to say when I stand in the middle of the room and go “where’s the uh, the uh, you know. . . ” and flap my hands.

Submitted by Elizabeth (Betsy) Farren Parish Life Committee Parish Life is an organizing agent for parish-sponsored activities, including BBQs, film and other community outings, invited guests and various community celebrations. This committee’s responsibilities often intersect with liturgical & hospitality committees. John Indalecio is the chair of this committee.

Submitted by John Indalecio Search Committee The Church of the Holy Apostles Search Committee for the 15th Rector was formed in the fourth quarter of 2016. Co-Chairs: Larry Gifford and Diane Wondisford; Members: Caroline Chinlund, Marnie Evans, Bob Frisby, Denise Hibay (author/editor of the Parish Profile), Daniel Moy-Chin, Sherwin Nicholson and Jeffrey Penn (our chaplain).

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Under the careful guidance of our Diocesan liaison, Deborah Tammearu, Canon for Transitional Ministry, the Committee has accomplished the following since our formation: 1) We surveyed the parish, solicited parishioners’ thoughts, feelings and

opinions through parish-wide forums and interviewed the Church and HASK staffs in order to provide an up-to-date and dynamic source of information for the Parish Profile.

2) We received names and reviewed many candidates’ resumes and profiles from September through November, 2017.

3) We conducted and completed SKYPE interviews with several semi-finalists for the position of Rector.

4) Organized in teams of three and four, the Search Committee members made site visits to the home parishes of the semi-finalists. Our visits were completed by January 31.

5) We presented three finalists to the vestry at their February 15, 2018 meeting, thus completing our obligations as a Search Committee.

The final interviews were conducted and decisions were made by the Vestry who called the Reverend Doctor Anna Pearson as our fifteenth and first female Rector of the Church of the Holy Apostles.

Submitted by Larry Gifford and Diane Wondisford Ushers and Welcome Committee The corps of ushers and the Welcome Committee were combined this year. All continued to serve reliably in 2018. The table in the back of the church was also removed so that parishioners and visitors would not feel like they were “checking in” as they entered church. Four weekly teams of volunteers are assisted by substitutes, who fill absences and help staff teams on holidays. Our aim is to provide a friendly welcome to both parishioners and visitors, and to help the service run smoothly. Several people on the Welcome Committee did not sign up as ushers or substitutes. We are in need of more ushers and substitutes, so please see Steven Ragos if you feel this would be a good way for you to enhance your participation in the parish. Serving as an usher helps you to get to know people and it’s also fun.

Submitted by Steven Ragos

Those Who Minister to the Parish and Beyond

Aspirants’ Committee The Aspirants Committee is an ad hoc committee that forms and meets when parish members express a desire to explore for vocations to the priesthood or diaconate. The Aspirants Committee did not meet in 2018.

Submitted by Doug Warn

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Pastoral Care Committee The Pastoral Care Committee works in consultation with parish clergy on pastoral needs on the Holy Apostles congregation. Much of the work centers on providing Eucharistic visits to shut-in or hospitalized parishioners, and providing the Healing Rites during Sunday services. Eucharistic visitors in 2018 were: Caroline Chinlund, Norma Chin Moy, Diane Wondisford, John Indalecio and Doug Warn. We look forward to continuing this important ministry in 2019.

Submitted by Doug Warn Wardens and Vestry

The vestry, one third of which is elected by the parish at each annual meeting, oversees the finances, buildings and grounds of the Church and also serves as the board of directors for the Soup Kitchen. The vestry works in conjunction with the finance and building committees and with the stewardship and heads-of-groups. On occasion, there are special ad-hoc committees as well. Meetings and agendas are announced and all but special meetings are open to all parishioners. The members of the vestry are very dedicated and, despite busy schedules, the meetings are well attended. If you would like further information about the work of the vestry, please speak with any warden or vestry member.

In addition to the usual governance, in 2018, the wardens and vestry accomplished one of

their most important tasks. After reviewing three excellent candidates presented by the search committee, we called the Reverend Doctor Anna Pearson to be the new rector at Holy Apostles.

We look forward to working with her.

Submitted by Tom Cunningham and Louise Tranford, Wardens Ecclesia Ministries Madison Square Park Congregation During 2018, Holy Apostles continued to serve as a sponsoring congregation for Ecclesia Ministries Madison Square Park Congregation, an interdenominational ministry that provides outreach in the form of a Eucharist every Sunday at 2:00 pm in Madison Square Park, followed by a “second meal” of bag lunches prepared by sponsoring congregations. In 2018 Holy Apostles was the sponsoring congregation on the third Sunday every month. Each month a group of hardy volunteers have gathered during the coffee hour and formed an “Assembly Line” to make the bag lunches. A small core of volunteers have also transported the bag lunches over to the park to attend the service there, and to distribute the lunches afterwards. In 2018, this ministry was again supported by generous provisions of foodstuffs from the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen. Holy Apostles provided 240 lunches to the members of the Madison Square Park Congregation in 2018! Mother Anna Pearson has joined the rota of clergy who serve as presiders at the service. We will look forward to continuing this ministry in the year ahead, grateful for the willing hearts and ready hands of a group of dedicated volunteers. Please join us!

Submitted by Jeffrey Penn, Coordinator

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Garden Committee Landscaping and maintenance of the gardens took priority this year as the grounds themselves were changing. Some much-needed work was done to clean up “rodent friendly” areas and the trimming of our beautiful tree, which hadn’t been pruned in many years. Last Spring, we laid sod, added edging and re-designed many of the planting beds and added side beds along the fence. We moved the fence to recapture our land that was for years the neighborhood dog run. It expanded our green footprint in the hood. 2018 was the second year of the honey bee program. Last winter we lost both hives due to the great mystery. We purchased two new hives of Italian bees with Italian queens this Spring and CHA received a mention in the NY Times in a piece about the largest bee delivery in the city ever. It was mentioned that the honey is used in the baking of the bread used in the Eucharist. We also added a third hive. Katherine Morris moved back to Australia with her family and we now are working with Dan Rothschild who introduced the third hive. We receive 50% of the honey harvested from the new hive as a rental fee. One of the hives was not producing brood so we re-queened it with a Sascatraz queen (a Canadian variety) and she was busy switching the hive over from Italian bees to Saskatraz bees. This early Autumn we lost our hardiest hive., chalked up again to the great mystery. We treated all the hives for varroa mites this Autumn and will wrap the hives for warmth if we have another brutal winter. This year we harvested 40 lbs of honey again. It was harvested and then extracted with the help of Daniel Moy Chin and Steve Turtell. A new label is in the making which we hope to have for the sale of honey this year. We have two active hives currently. One is ours, one of ours is vacant and we have the active rental hive. Bees and hives failed all over the city, state, country and world. The balance of nature is reeling and it is being made manifest in our sweet, hard-working friends. Pray for the bees that they make it through the winter!

Submitted by Charles Mohacey Ha-Ha Knitting Ha-Ha Knitting, so named for 1) Holy Apostles and 2) fun, was established in 2015 by Tina Barth and Cynthia Rock. The knitting project resumed after a hiatus this year, with both priests and quite a few outsiders participating along with parishioners. A relative of the Associate Director of HASK contributed a large box of beautiful multi-colored hats sent from her home in Missouri. The copious scarves and hats, requiring three parishioners to carry, were presented and blessed just before Christmas and were distributed to HASK guests shortly afterwards. For more information, please speak to Tina Barth or Cynthia Rock.

Submitted by Cynthia Rock New York City Community Chorus at Church of the Holy Apostles The New York City Community Chorus just celebrated its 24th year at Church of the Holy Apostles. We had an average membership this year of about 70, with lots of new singers, as

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well as many who have been with us more than a decade, and some who have been with us nearly from our first days. We sang two concerts that packed the church with enthusiastic audiences. Our June concert was called “Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On: Rock & Roll and its Origins.” It began with the music of rock & roll forerunner Sister Rosetta Tharpe and continued with music of the 50s and up to early Beatles music. The chorus was accompanied by a rock ensemble. Just this December we presented our annual holiday concert, “Behold How Good & Pleasant: Together in Harmony.” The concert took its name from one of our songs, the Hebrew Psalm, “Hine Ma Tov,” as sung by Jews of Uganda. The highlight of the concert was composer-in-residence Tom Garber's “The Divine Teaching of St. Francis of Assisi,” scored for organ, baritone soloist, chorus, African percussion and bird calls.

Submitted by Jack Eppler, Director

Safety Committee This committee addresses safety issues, large and small, that can range anywhere from making sure there is sufficient light in a specific area to endeavoring to ensure that all person-to-person interactions in both the church and soup kitchen are safe and harmonious.

Submitted by Donna Lamb Social and Economic Justice Committee The SEJC continued to focus on issues around immigration. In January we invited fellow faith groups and community organizations to discuss immigration and sanctuary. This was an informal discussion to share information and ideas on what churches are doing and can do to help protect our parishioners and our neighbors. Representatives from the following groups attended and shared information:

The Oratory at St Boniface (Brooklyn) Migrant Center of the Church of St Francis of Assisi (NYC) Congregation Beth Simchat Torah Church of the Ascension (5th Ave, NYC) General Theological Seminary St Francis Xavier (Chelsea)

also invited:

Our Lady of Guadalupe at St Bernard's (14th St NYC) Holy Rood Church/Iglesia Santa Cruz (Washington Heights)

We are continuing to be in touch and share information on particular actions. Following a vote of approval from the Vestry, the Church of the Holy Apostles became an official partner of the New Sanctuary Coalition. Thanks to HASK’s Michael Ottley, working with parishoners Caroline Chinlund and Betsy Farren, along with Sherry Fyman of Beth Simchat Torah, and others, we are now delivering food to weekly clinics for undocumented friends at Xavier and Judson Church. We hope to have a speaker from New Sanctuary speak during a Sunday service so the broader congregation can be aware of their work and our support of it. The integration of Soup Kitchen and SEJC New Sanctuary missions feels very positive and in the direction we are seeking as a parish.

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The SEJC continues to be interested in supporting initiatives around peace and justice in Palestine/Israel, and Patrizia Eakins and Peter reported on a conference they attended, Carlisle Journeys, which addressed the history of American Indian Boarding Schools and its connection to family separation practices happening now at our border and its resulting trauma.

Submitted by Caroline Chinlund, Patrizia Eakins and Lucy Sexton

Soup Kitchen Committee The parish’s newest committee, the Soup Kitchen Committee was launched in December 2017 with the goal of creating a bridge between the parish and the activities that take place throughout the week in the Soup Kitchen. The committee’s meetings took place during the first half of the year. Michael Ottley, Director of Operations, was the speaker at the third session of the Food & Faith program series. Many committee members attended and learned about Michael’s personal journey in connecting his work and faith at the Soup Kitchen as well as topics such as nutrition, food sustainability, recycling, brown bag initiatives, and targeted outreach to specific groups such as women and children. Our second session for the year featured a visit from Revere Joyce, HASK’s Volunteer Manager. Revere shared her strategy for developing fee-based volunteer opportunities through programs such as the Good Corporate Citizen Program, which requires corporate groups to make a financial donation -- $100 per person, a minimum of $1500 – at the time of their volunteer service. Not-for-profit groups contribute $250 and out-of-state school groups $150. She also discussed her outreach to senior centers and PS33. Revere also reserved for each weekday holiday ten slots for parish volunteers (those who are not already regular volunteers). Finally, there continues to be an enthusiastic response to the ongoing report on HASK activities that appears in the Sunday bulletin.

Submitted by Denise Hibay and Steven Ragos, co-chairs

PARISH MEMBERSHIP AND STATISTICS

Active Membership As of December 31, 2018, there were 182 baptized members, of whom 139 were confirmed. In 2018, 7 new members formally joined or reactivated their membership Holy Apostles.

Baptisms: Ben Loehnen Siena Katherine Wastell**

Baptisms Registered: None

Confirmations: Louise Belle Ethyl May* Heather Noel Wallace*

Receptions: John Sandercock

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Transferred in as Confirmed: Louise Bergstresser Mary Ellen Blizzard

Registered Confirmation: Charles Pearson Luke Pearson Thomas Pearson Zachary Pearson

Transferred in as Baptized: None

Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows: Elizabeth (Beth) Anne Strickland*

Reactivated: Elizabeth (Beth) Anne Strickland*

* Previously listed in our Parish Register ** Non-Member of the Parish In 2018, there were 5 removals from our rolls:

Transferred to other parishes: Thomas C. Bonnell Robert Campbell Valerie Campbell

Deaths: Edith Borden Martin Marnie Evans

Removed as Inactive: None

Parish Statistics for 2017 & 2018

2017 2018 Average Sundays Attendance 71 81 Easter Attendance 202 162 Sunday Eucharists 104 104 Weekday Eucharists 49 52 Private Eucharists 40 14 Daily Office – Sunday 0 0 Daily Office – Weekdays 50 48 Marriages/Unions 0 0 Burials 0 2 Baptisms 16 & Over 1* 1 Baptisms Under 16 2** 1 Confirmations 16 & Over 0 0 Confirmations Under 16 0 2 Reaffirmation 0 2 Received by Bishop 0 1

* 1 Member 3 Non-Members ** 1 Member & 1 Non-Member

Submitted by the Reverend Dr. Anna S. Pearson, Rector

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HOLY APOSTLES SOUP KITCHEN 2018 was a year of transition, opportunity and accomplishment. In June, after an extensive two-year search, we bid a fond farewell to Bishop Andrew St. John, our Acting Soup Kitchen Executive Director, and welcomed Reverend Dr. Anna S. Pearson. Under her guidance, we have continued to serve our weekday meals, but have expanded our meal service beyond the soup kitchen to reach a greater number of people. We have upgraded some important social services support and launched programs that will help our guests navigate towards improved health, housing and shelter. In 2019 we look to grow these new initiatives even further. HASK served 251,366 meals this past year and received 338,230 lbs. of donated and rescued food which totaled $581,000 in-kind and prevented 291.5 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent from being produced. A major milestone was reached in 2018 as we surpassed 9 million meals served since the soup kitchen opened in 1982. Our weekday meal service was augmented with the distribution of bagged lunch meals to feed the homeless in and around the Penn Station area, the elderly in Penn South and students in need attending P.S. 33 across the street. Through this program, which began in 2017, and the recently debuted Backpack Pantry Program, HASK is bringing our services to additional communities that need our help, including families and children. PROGRAM SUPPORT Our Social Services Program continues to provide much needed assistance to our guests. Among these programs is the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen Computer Lab, which is available three days a week and filled with guests looking for employment and ways to improve their skills. In 2018 the Schutz Engel Trust gave HASK a generous grant to update its computer lab providing new computers, furniture and a charging station. The newly refurbished lab was dedicated in memory of Andy Stallman. It was because of Mr. Stallman that the computer lab was first created. The Schutz Engel Trust continues to help underwrite the computer labs costs, and we are extremely grateful for their support.

Statistics for HASK Social Services in 2018: Individual Social Service Sessions 60,135 (a 15% increase from 2017) Reading glasses distributed 1,323 (a 51% increase) Clothing items distributed 9,535 (a 26% increase) Housing referrals 494 (a 26% increase) Detox/Rehab referrals 117 (a 38% increase) Health/Medical referrals 239 (a 69% increase) Personal hygiene products distributed 37,555 (a 5% increase) Phone use 1,262 (a 2% increase) Metro Cards distributed 768 (a 64% increase) Mail pickup 5,394 (a 43% increase) IDs created 1,650 (a 12% increase)

Regarding Social Media in 2018, we increased followers on all four platforms, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Linked In. Engagement rates increased or remained healthy. We also boosted more posts on Facebook, increasing our reach, page likes, followers, and generated new content as a way of keeping our followers informed of activities and events, fundraising efforts,

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current news regarding food insecurity and sustainability, and a tool to highlight our Good Corporate Citizen Program and our amazing volunteers.

Statistics for Social Media in 2018: HASK growth on Facebook 6872 Likes 2% HASK growth on Twitter 1632 Followers 16% HASK growth on Instagram 824 Followers 39% HASK growth on LinkedIn 140 Members 27%

Also Email subscribers grew by 1119 to 15,386 (an 8% increase). In 2018, the Good Corporate Citizen Program completed its first full year, raising nearly $150K and engaged new volunteers and corporate supporters. In 2019 we will continue to grow this program and through them, hopefully gain support for other HASK initiatives and fundraising efforts. Through our continued zero waste efforts, we’ve diverted 25 tons of organic waste from landfills to compostable and renewable energy annually, the equivalent of five elephants! This past year we converted our paper drinking cups to reusable cups, and this was the first complete year we separated and composted our garbage with city pickup. We have also partnered with the NYC Department of Sanitation to become a neighborhood drop-off site for compostable organic waste. OUTREACH AND EVENTS: SPRING & SUMMER In addition to our direct mail outreach we raised additional funds with an online February fundraiser, Project Safe & Warm, which helped provide thermal socks and underwear, scarves, hats, and gloves to our guests. It was the second year of this popup fundraiser and we raised over $2,900. During the week of April 16-19, HASK celebrated National Volunteer Week with a full week of activities including raffles, breakfast and a volunteer party including dinner and a performance by the Edward Morgan Ballet. We continue to be blessed by wonderful volunteers and supporters. The Edward Morgan Ballet performed April 20th-22nd their Ballet for the Homeless. This modern and timely ballet highlighted the difficulty of living on the streets and how kindness makes a difference. All three performances were well attended. The sixth annual Farm to Tray was held on May 17th, and it continues to raise more money and increase soup kitchen partners each year. Through the event, we honored Google and raised $256K, an increase of 5.7% from 2017. Overall sponsorship support rose by almost 14%, which included our first $50K sponsorship gift donated by Google. Over 400 attendees enjoyed great food and drink both indoors and outdoors in our newly expanded garden, live music, and an online auction with over 100 items. It was a great evening and plans are underway for the seventh annual Farm to Tray 2019 which will be held on May 16th. Tickets are available online now.

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In August we produced the 2017 Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen Annual Report. This report highlights the soup kitchen accomplishments for individuals, foundations and corporate supporters, as well as prospective donors. It is currently available on the HASK website along with our currently audited financial documents. FALL & WINTER On October 13th, the Church of the Holy Apostles became the theatrical backdrop for the Off- Broadway hit, Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding. This interactive, over-the-top production included a wedding and reception for an eccentric Italian couple and all their relatives. As the New York Post commented following the play’s debut, it was “truly a wedding to remember,” it was indeed a fun and lively evening for all, and proceeds went to the Soup Kitchen. The sixth annual Fast-a-Thon was held on November 15th and we raised $76,841, 10% more than last year and 96% of our $80,000 goal. This year more than 90 Fast-a-thoners registered and close to 700 individual donations were made! Investors Bank again served as our lead sponsor and contributed $10,000. On November 20th HASK was selected as the host site for a news conference by Hunger Free America to announce their food insecurity report for the NYC tri-state area. The study found that the number of people struggling with hunger in the region decreased by 25% over the past six years to 1.96 million in 2015-2017. However, the number is still 25.7% higher than the 2005-2007 number of 1.56 million. WCBS TV, Fox 5 and Univision covered the press conference, amNY covered news of the report, and the Soup Kitchen was interviewed to share our perspective. The report also found that New York City food pantries and soup kitchens fed 5% more people in 2018 than the previous year, on top of a 6% increase in 2017, a 9% increase in 2016, and a 5% increase in 2015. In 2018, 34% of pantries and kitchens in the city were forced to turn people away, reduce their portion sizes, and/or limit their hours of operation due to a lack of resources. Amahl and the Night Visitors was presented the first week of December for four performances by On Site Opera, a company that brings music to places where it is not normally performed. The opera was written in 1951 by Gian Carlo Menotti and first performed on television. The story was brought to life even more by its choice of staging it in the soup kitchen and including several cast members who had previously been homeless. Tickets were free, and organizers asked attendees to bring non-perishable food items for the soup kitchen. WABC-TV and NY1 covered the event and interviewed Anna. Truly a magical holiday treat! On December 5th HASK became a pilot organization in the launch of Streetlives offering the opportunity for our guests to share input and information online. Streetlives is a platform for community empowerment and self-representation. By improving the understanding of and access to relevant services, Streetlives can provide non-personal data to advocate for and improve the efficacy of those services. We hope that this platform will be helpful to both our guests and a way for their voices to be heard. On December 7th, Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen launched its Backpack Pantry Program to provide weekend meals for children whose families are struggling to put meals on their tables. Nearly 1.1 million New York City residents are food insecure, and this program will supplement

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the 1,000 hot meals served each weekday in the Church of the Holy Apostles sanctuary and through brown bag lunch distributions in the Chelsea neighborhood. Through this new program, the soup kitchen is filling up to 100 backpacks each Friday with a nutritious assortment of breakfast, lunch and dinner foods so that homeless families of children attending P.S. 33 and other residents in need living nearby can be assured of having meals over the weekend. Over the weekend school meals and many emergency food programs are not available. Since last year, the soup kitchen has also been providing P.S. 33 with bagged lunches for homeless students enrolled in its after-school program. The 19th Annual Holiday Hop hosted by Susan Campanero and Janine Molinari was held December 18th at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre. The well attended annual event showcases young Broadway talent performing holiday favorites, dance and comic routines. All proceeds from the evening went to the Soup Kitchen. On December 20th, HASK had its Annual Holiday Volunteer Party, where we celebrated our incredibly hardworking volunteers with a festive holiday party. The theme was “Ugly Christmas Sweaters” and our volunteers were dressed to impress! A delicious meal, fun karaoke, and fantastic raffle prizes highlighted the festive evening. We extend a big thank you to the incredible Avenues School New York students and staff for providing delightful live music for not only this event but also for our annual Farm to Tray benefit. On December 19th we partnered with UFOA (Uniformed Fire Officers Association) of NYC Branch IAFF Local 854) and City Councilmen Corey Johnson’s Office for our first ever toy giveaway. This event provided families an opportunity to pick out unwrapped toys for the holidays. We are so grateful for the support for this new event and hope it will become part of our regular holiday offerings. As 2019 begins and we look back at the blessings, challenges and accomplishments of the past year, I am reminded that what we do here at Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen always matters and makes a difference, large or small. How many of our guests would be lost, forgotten or dismissed without our care, respect and kindness? Of course, we feed our guests, but is only the beginning of the support that Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen provides to those who need our help. As we reach out with new programs and initiatives that expand our reach, we continue to follow our mission of helping those who are in need and our philosophy of “All are welcome.” I am humbled every day by our staff and volunteers who care so deeply and are dedicated wholeheartedly to helping the less fortunate. For 36 years Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen has not only talked the talk but walked the walk.

Submitted by John-Harvard Reid, Associate Executive Director

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APPENDIX—FINANCIAL REPORTS

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