2. OPENING PRAYER

3. INTRODUCTION Exciting News Challenges

4. A SPECIAL GIFT 1. About $750,000 to reduce our existing mortgage debt. 2. A portion to pay closing costs for the new mortgage loan. 3. A portion to pay the remainder of the diocese Assessment for 2009. 4. Almost $200,000 specifically designated for updating and renovating our facilities.

5. IMMEDIATE AND FUTURE BUDGET CHALLENGES 1. The current state of our national economy 2. Generous stewardship pledges but only receiving about 80% of the total pledges. 3. Average monthly shortfall of $12,500. 4. We operate solely on a combination of pledges, undesignated Sunday collections, special fundraisers, Holy cross Kids program, and special gifts.

6. MOVING TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE 1. Personally commit to do your part to increase membership. 2. Prayerfully consider your level of giving. Ask: a. Will you trust God with your financial situation and give to God first? b. Will you keep the promise you made for our 2009 stewardship pledge? c. Will you give more than you are currently giving?

7. TWO TESTIMONIALS Mark and Diane Kurtz Joe and Debbie Page

8. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS