Secretary and Bookkeepers Workshop

2023 Workshop – Tuesday, October 10, 2023, St. Joseph’s Church

LOCATION: St. Joseph’s Church, 1889 Prairie Avenue, Ishpeming, MI 49849

TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., lunch included.

Morning mass is at 8:30 a.m. & you are welcome to attend.

Here are some links to learn more about the church and the surrounding area:

• About the Church(es)
• History Timeline of Ishpeming
• About the City, Ishpeming
• Map of Ishpeming

Ishpeming Hotels:
Ishpeming is only a 20-minute drive west from Marquette.  There are no blocks of rooms reserved at the following hotels.  Call for availability and prices.

Jasper Ridge Inn
1000 River Pkwy
 

Thank you to all who attended the Workshop held at St. Peter Cathedral on October 25^th, 2022. We all had a good day, great speakers, and a fun Halloween Theme.

October 25, 2022, Speakers and Handouts:

• Very Rev. Tim Ekaitis – opening prayer & the history of Halloween
• Tim Thomas & Irene McCauley – Finance – most referenced policies, project approval process, things the Bishop must approve & more
• Martha Tomasi – Safe Environment – importance, steps and Virtus Training
• Isabel Hershey – MCC Benefits – bookkeeper tools & what’s new
• Kelby Cookus – FACTS – elevating the education experience
• Denise Foye – Sacramental Registry – special pen, the importance of records
• Fr. Ryan Ford – Eucharistic Congress overview & lunch prayer
• Art Gischia – Building Commission – partnering with your parish
• John Fee – Communications – Diocesan website update overview
• Paul Nardi – Finance CPA – records accuracy and reliability