2022 ANNUAL REPORT

January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022

In 2015, a group of parishioners incorporated the St. George Church Preservation Society (SGCPS), a PA nonprofit, IRS 501(c)(3). Their mission is to protect and maintain the former St. George Church (St. John Vianney) in Pittsburgh's Allentown neighborhood. Parishioners also launched an appeal to the Vatican in order to protect the church.

Through fund-raising and pledges, the SGCPS prepared to join in a co-operative effort to reopen and restore the church through a lease or ownership agreement. There are numerous Catholic churches around the Country that are successfully supported by similar arrangements.

During 2017, parishioners presented a detailed lease and business plan to the Diocese and in 2018, an ownership proposal was presented. These proposals described how the operation and restoration of the church could proceed at no cost to the Diocese. The proposals were declined.

In 2019, under the guidance of a canon lawyer in Rome, parishioners advanced the appeal process to the Apostolic Signatura (Supreme Court) at the Vatican and they continued to wait for a final decision.

SGCPS continued to reach out to network and seek support from the St. George Community of parishioners, former parishioners, alumni, the Allentown community, those of German heritage, the historic preservation community, and all of their family and friends.

The network of over 1450 individuals, businesses and organizations that make up the St. George Community is being maintained. Once again in 2022, a large group of individuals, organizations, and businesses have actively supported these efforts.

In November, 2022, after a very long process, parishioners were notified that the Apostolic Signatura had rejected their appeal. In light of the disappointing decision, parishioners reached out once again to Bishop Zubik with an improved proposal to care for the church at no cost to the Diocese.

In addition, parishioners have also reached out to the Pittsburgh Historic review commission to revisit the historic nomination that has been on hold due to a federal injunction that was filed by Bishop Zubik. Parishioners and SGCPS will continue their efforts to keep the St. George Community connected through newsletters, fellowship events and the sale of items of memorabilia.

The church is an irreplaceable structure. It is a beloved landmark that defines the skyline of the Allentown neighborhood and memorializes the generations of devoted parishioners who served, donated, and volunteered their talent and resources to establish St. George Church.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Bob Kress, President

Andrea Evans, Secretary

Michele Mehrenberg, Treasurer

Barbra Kress

Chris Schiarelli

Sally Tupi

Janet Weiland

2022 Financial Report

Balance January 1, 2022: $84,444.30

Revenue

Donations: $1,181.32

Pledge payments: $1,225.00

Fund-raising: $6,325.56

Miscellaneous: $788.80

Total revenue: $9,520.68

Expenses

Advertising: $86.00

Contributions: $100.00

Insurance: $395.00

Memberships: $160.00

Storage, accounting & misc: $1,875.95

Postage: $819.85

Printing: $299.80

Fund-raising: $2,219.41

Total expenses: $5,956.01

Balance December 31, 2022: $88,008.97

Pledge Drives

*Pledge Drive 2016: $50,785.00

(March 6 to March 27, 2016)

*Pledge Drive 2017: $102,799.60

(October 5 to November 30, 2016)

Total pledged: $153,584.60

*The above pledges are committed to be redeemed when an agreement is reached to reopen & restore the church.

2021 ANNUAL REPORT

January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021

In 2015, a group of parishioners incorporated the St. George Church Preservation Society (SGCPS), a PA nonprofit, IRS 501(c)(3). Their mission is to protect and maintain the former St. George Church (St. John Vianney) in Pittsburgh's Allentown neighborhood. Parishioners also launched an appeal to the Vatican in order to protect the church.

Through fund-raising and pledges, the SGCPS prepared to join in a co-operative effort to reopen and restore the church through a lease or ownership agreement. There are numerous Catholic churches around the Country that are successfully supported by similar arrangements.

During 2017, parishioners presented a detailed lease and business plan to the Diocese and in 2018, an ownership proposal was presented. These proposals described how the operation and restoration of the church could proceed at no cost to the Diocese. The proposals were declined.

In 2019, under the guidance of a canon lawyer in Rome, parishioners advanced the appeal process to the Apostolic Signatura (Supreme Court) at the Vatican and they continue to wait for a final decision.

In the meantime, SGCPS continues to reach out to network with and seek support from the St. George Family of parishioners, former parishioners, alumni, the Allentown community, those of German heritage, the historic preservation community, and all of their family and friends.

Although there was a pause in organizing fellowship events due to the pandemic, efforts are continuing to bolster the resources of SGCPS with other fund-raisers. The network of over 1450 individuals, businesses and organizations that make up the St. George Family is being maintained. Once again in 2021, a large group of individuals, organizations, and businesses have actively supported these efforts.

The church is an irreplaceable structure. It is a beloved landmark that defines the skyline of the Allentown neighborhood and memorializes the generations of devoted parishioners who served, donated, and volunteered their talent and resources to establish St. George Church.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Bob Kress, President

Andrea Evans, Secretary

Michele Mehrenberg, Treasurer

Barbra Kress

Chris Schiarelli

Sally Tupi

Janet Weiland

2021 Financial Report

Balance January 1, 2021: $81,947.07

Revenue

Donations: $1,673.53

Pledge payments: $2,185.00

Fund-raising: $3,508.77

Miscellaneous: $493.07

Total revenue: $7,860.37

Expenses

Advertising: $113.29

Donations $200.00

Insurance: $395.00

Memberships: $140.00

Misc. expenses: $1,492.98

Postage: $1,312.86

Printing: $217.53

Fund-raising: $1,491.48

Total expenses: $5,363.14

Balance December 31, 2021: $84,444.30

Pledge Drives

*Pledge Drive 2016: $50,785.00

(March 6 to March 27, 2016)

*Pledge Drive 2017: $102,799.60

(October 5 to November 30, 2016)

Total pledged: $153,584.60

*The above pledges are committed to be redeemed when an agreement is reached to reopen & restore the church.

2020 ANNUAL REPORT

January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020

In 2015, a group of parishioners incorporated the St. George Church Preservation Society (SGCPS), a PA nonprofit, IRS 501(c)(3), to protect and maintain the former St. George Church (St. John Vianney) in Pittsburgh's Allentown neighborhood. Parishioners also launched an appeal to the Vatican in order to protect the church.

Through fund-raising and pledges, the SGCPS prepared to join in a co-operative effort to reopen and restore the church through a lease or ownership agreement. There are numerous Catholic churches around the Country that are successfully supported by similar arrangements.

During 2017, parishioners presented a detailed lease and business plan to the Diocese and in 2018, an ownership proposal was presented. These proposals described how the operation and restoration of the church could proceed at no cost to the Diocese. The proposals were declined.

In 2019, under the guidance of a canon lawyer in Rome, parishioners advanced the appeal process to the Apostolic Signatura (Supreme Court) at the Vatican and wait for a final decision.

In the meantime, SGCPS continues to reach out to network with and seek support from the St. George Family of parishioners, former parishioners, alumni, the Allentown community, those of German heritage, the historic preservation community, and all of their family and friends.

Efforts are continuing to bolster the resources of SGCPS and organize fellowship events and fund-raisers to strengthen the network of over 1450 individuals, businesses and organizations that make up the St. George Family. Once again in 2020, a large group of individuals, organizations, and businesses have actively supported these efforts.

The church is an irreplaceable structure. It is a beloved landmark that defines the skyline of the Allentown neighborhood and memorializes the generations of devoted parishioners who served, donated, and volunteered their talent and resources to establish St. George Church.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Bob Kress, President

Andrea Evans, Secretary

Michele Mehrenberg, Treasurer

Barbra Kress

Chris Schiarelli

Sally Tupi

Janet Weiland

2020 Financial Report

Balance January 1, 2020: $76,783.97

Revenue

Donations: $4,175.58

Pledge payments: $2,760.00

Fund-raising & events: $2,564.87

Miscellaneous: $885.16

Total revenue: $10,385.61

Expenses

Donations $200.00

Postage: $1,059.60

Printing: $517.18

Insurance: $710.00

Advertising: $158.29

Misc. expenses: $1094.03

Fund-raising & events: $645.76

Church repairs $680.81

Legal $156.84

Total expenses: $5222.51

Balance December 31, 2020: $81,947.07

Pledge Drives:

*Pledge Drive 2016: $50,785.00

(March 6 to March 27, 2016)

*Pledge Drive 2017: $102,799.60

(October 5 to November 30, 2016)

Total pledged: $153,584.60

*The above pledges are committed to be redeemed when an agreement is reached to reopen & restore the church.

2018 ANNUAL REPORT

January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018

In August, 2015, a group of parishioners incorporated the St. George Church Preservation Society (SGCPS), a PA nonprofit, IRS 501(c)(3), to protect and maintain the former St. George Church (St. John Vianney) in Pittsburgh's Allentown neighborhood as a Catholic sacred space.

Through fund-raising and pledges, the SGCPS is prepared to join in a co-operative effort to reopen and restore the church through a lease or ownership agreement.

There are numerous Catholic churches around the Country that are successfully supported by similar arrangements.

During 2017, parishioners presented a detailed lease and business plan to the Parish and the Diocese and in 2018, an ownership proposal was presented. These documents described how the operation and restoration of the church will proceed at no cost to the Diocese. In August, the latest appeal to the Vatican was not approved and parishioners advanced the appeal process to the Apostolic Signatura (Supreme Court) at the Vatican under the guidance of a canon lawyer in Rome.

In the meantime, SGCPS continues to reach out for support from the St. George Family of parishioners, former parishioners, alumni, the Allentown community, those of German heritage, the historic preservation community, and all of their family and friends.

Efforts are continuing to bolster the resources of SGCPS and keep in contact with over 1350 individuals, businesses and organizations that make up the St. George Family.

Once again in 2018, More than 500 individuals and businesses have actively supported these efforts. Please see the list on our website above.

The church is an irreplaceable structure. It is a beloved landmark that defines the skyline of the Allentown neighborhood and memorializes the generations of devoted parishioners who served, donated and volunteered their talent, and resources to establish St. George Church.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Bob Kress, President

Andrea Evans, Secretary

Michele Mehrenberg, Treasurer

Barbra Kress

Chris Schiarelli

Sally Tupi

Janet Weiland

2018 Financial Report

Balance January 1, 2018: $54,902.35

Revenue

Donations: $13,343.07

Pledge payments: $4,405.00

Fund-raising & events $11,093.21

Misc. Revenue: $402.06

Total revenue: $29,243.34

Expenses

Postage: $708.83

Printing: $428.17

Insurance: $712.06

Memberships: $415.00

Advertising: $158.29

Misc. expenses: $677.24

Donations: $300.00

Fund-raising & events: $3,357.18

Legal: $2,945.26

Total expenses: $9,702.03

Balance December 31, 2018: $74,443.66

Pledge Drives:

*Pledge Drive 2016: $50,785.00

(March 6 to March 27, 2016)

*Pledge Drive 2017: $102,799.60

(October 5 to November 30, 2016)

Total pledged: $153,584.60

*The above pledges are committed to be redeemed when an agreement is reached to reopen & restore the church.

2016 ANNUAL REPORT

January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016

In August, 2015, a group of parishioners incorporated the St. George Church Preservation Society (SGCPS), a PA nonprofit, IRS 501(c)(3), to protect and maintain the former St. George Church (St. John Vianney) in Pittsburgh's Allentown neighborhood as a Catholic sacred space.

In March, 2016, the procurator for the parishioners appealed the planned closing of the church to the Congregation for the Clergy at the Vatican. The church was closed for worship on April 3, 2016.

In September, 2016, the appeal was approved and the decree to close the church was revoked.

Through fund-raising and pledges, the SGCPS is prepared to join in a co-operative effort to reopen and restore the church through a lease or similar agreement.

There are numerous Catholic churches around the Country that are successfully supported by similar arrangements.

The SGCPS continues to reach out for support from the St. George Family of parishioners, former parishioners, alumni, the Allentown community, those of German heritage, the historic preservation community, and all of their family and friends.

Efforts are continuing to bolster the resources of SGCPS and keep in contact with over 1200 individuals, businesses and organizations that make up the St. George Family.

More than 500 individuals and businesses have actively supported these efforts in 2016. Please see the list on our website above.

The church is an irreplaceable structure. It is a beloved landmark that defines the skyline of the Allentown neighborhood and memorializes the generations of devoted parishioners who served, donated and volunteered their talent, and resources to establish St. George Church.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Bob Kress, President

Andrea Evans, Secretary

Michele Mehrenberg, Treasurer

Barbra Kress

Chris Schiarelli

Sally Tupi

Janet Weiland

2016 Financial Report

Balance January 1, 2016: $6,747.70

Revenue

Donations: $7,510.85

Pledge payments: $29,587.52

Fund-raising & events $18,188.97

Misc. Revenue: $858.85

Total revenue: $56,146.19

Expenses

Postage: $1,051.60

Printing: $1,244.16

Donation: $500.00

Memberships: $315.00

Advertising: $108.29

Misc. expenses: $872.85

Fund-raising & events: $12,053.23

Total expenses: $16,145.13

Balance December 31, 2016: $46,748.76

Pledge Drives:

*Pledge Drive 2016: $50,785.00

(March 6 to March 27, 2016)

*Pledge Drive 2017: $102,799.60

(October 5 to November 30, 2016)

Total pledged: $153,584.60

*The above pledges are committed to be redeemed when an agreement is reached to reopen & restore the church.