ST.DOMINICS CHOIR ST. DOMINICS CATH.

CHURCH
Annual Report for Year Ended 24 August 2014
INTRODUCTION
St. Dominics Choir is a ministry under the umbrella of the Musical Commission of
St. Dominics Catholic Church Yaba, Lagos. The choir is responsible for singing the
11am mass on Sundays. The choir is being led by Mr. Davies Christopher and is ably
assisted by Mr. Justin Dimaku and Miss. Rosemary Ogbue. In other to keep this
report brief , details of the choir is presented statically below.
STATISTICS OF THE CHOIR FOR THE YEAR 2014.
Growth of active membership strength :

From 30 to 50

Growth of membership to the choir:

From 40 to 60

Percentage of working class members :

About 80%

Percentage of students who also work :

About 75%

Percentage of unemployed

About 10%

Percentage of unemployed and under-employed: About 85%

EVENTS FOR THE YEAR 2013-2014
Below is a monthly summary of the events of the choir.
August 2013
Celebration of Feast Day
Birthday celebration for those born in the month.
September 2013
Birthday celebration for those born in the month.
October 2013
Birthday celebration for those born in the month.
November 2013
Birthday celebration for those born in the month.
Participation in the Adult Harvest

December 2013
Birthday celebration for those born in the month.
Visitation to patrons
January 2014
Birthday celebration for those born in the month.
Visitation to patrons
February 2014
Birthday celebration for those born in the month.
March 2014
Birthday celebration for those born in the month.
Entrepreneurship talk
April 2014
Birthday celebration for those born in the month.
May 2014
Birthday celebration for those born in the month.
June 2014
Birthday celebration for those born in the month.
July 2014
Birthday celebration for those born in the month.
ROUTINE OF THE CHOIR
Weekly spiritual reflection is done by the choir every Sunday.
Prayer for the Choir is said by the choir every time the meets for any
function.

PRINCIPAL EVENT OF THE YEAR

The choirs 40th Anniversary is a major event of the choir and will take place on the
30th of November 2014. We invite you all to celebrate with us as this great choir
turns forty. It would feature musicals , drama and we would launch our new robe.
FINANCE
Below reflects how the choir generates and expends funds.
INCOME
Wedding mass stipends
choir. Other sources are
Monthly dues:
Lateness:

: This was and still is the major source of revenue for the

N50

N5

AbsenteeismN10
Donation from patrons: This is the last source which is not so productive. About
N100,000 was generated through this source.
EXPENDITURE
Below is a list of what the choir expends her income on.
Purchase of birthday cards for members and patrons.
Visitation to ill members
Help inform of loan or grants to members who have critical financial
problems.
Refreshment for members, especially after a long thanksgiving mass.
Repair and purchase of musical instruments like the bass drum, tambourine
and others.
Transportation subsidy given to members that cannot return home after mass
or choir-practice.
The list above are the most recurring.
DISCIPLINE
The choir has a disciplinary committee of three individuals. Through the period the
choir members were generally discipline for the year 2013 - 2014.

CHALLENGES FACED FOR THE PERIOD

POOR ATTENDANCE
The attendance was generally low to choir activities.
FINANCE
The choirs expenditure was more than her income. Most funding came from the
contribution of members. It is so bad that some avoid coming because they might
have to spend. The repairs of the drums we use for the thanksgiving came from the
contribution of the choir members as well.
ECONOMIC SITUATION
Majority of our members do not have good jobs and most are under employed. It
came to my notice that the greatest challenge members are facing and which also
prevents them from being active is the current economic situation in the country.
This is really inhibiting to a great degree the dedication of members. Many have
even relocated due to this same issue.

CLOSING
We thank God for a year well spent. We also appreciate the pastor and the musical
commission for their support and guidance through the period.

Secretary

Choirmaster

Sis. Patricia Chuke

Bro. Davies Christopher

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS FOR JANUARY 2012 TO JUNE 2012

January 2011
Birthday celebration for those born in the month.
February 2011
Birthday celebration for those born in the month.
March 2011
Birthday celebration for those born in the month.
Visitation to the less-privilege for the Lenten season
April 2011
Birthday celebration for those born in the month.
Visitation to some patrons of the choir
Football competition between male and female members (21 st )
May 2011
Birthday celebration for those born in the month.
June 2011
Birthday celebration for those born in the month.