Gather & Grow Campaign Meeting (Feb. 24, 2025) Update

Total Pledges to date: $3.2M
Total # of pledges: 228
Funds collected to date: $826K

 

  • We will be reconciling the pledges and payments to date and will begin mailing parishioners payment reminders. The first week of April we will also be mailing out quarterly statements advising parishioners of their payments to date and remaining balances.
  • Discussed the Diocesan requirement that the parish present a letter to the Bishop requesting a corporate resolution be sent to the Diocesan Building Commission to formalize our plans for the project. Also as required, the Diocesan Technology Committee was notified of our plans.
  • Clark & Enersen presented their proposed Professional Fee Summary. With this in hand we can now request the corporate resolution from the Diocesan Building Commission.
  • The committee was presented a conceptual timeline for consideration, illustrating the projected and required steps to get to ground-breaking for the first phase construction.
  • The committee met with Finance Committee to request appropriation of existing accumulated Joy of the Gospel and other parish unrestricted cash funds to the campaign.
  • Discussed the need to encourage the parishioners to begin submitting their pledge payments if they have not yet begun doing so. This is a priority as there is a window of opportunity the committee is determined to pursue to; if we can have 50% of project cost on hand by July there is a viable possibility we can break ground yet this Fall rather than Spring of ’26.

Gather & Grow Campaign Meeting (Feb. 10) Update

Total Pledges to date: $3.209M
Total # of Pledges: 224
Funds collected to date: $795K

 

  • Based on funds already collected and projected funds from pledges and other sources to date the committee expects to have $1.678M funds collected by the end of 2025; a total of $2.554M collected by the end of 2026; and a total of $3.397M collected by the end of 2027.
  • The committee is determined to keep pushing the project forward, however, based upon funds pledged, the order of completion will be accomplished in phases. With that logistically, the construction of the new classrooms and commons area will need to be completed first to allow for the existing classrooms to be transformed into offices and parish family spaces. Other areas of the project will continue to be established in an order that is consistent with the ongoing funds available, and the parish priorities.
  • Msgr. Tucker and committee members met with representatives of Clark & Enersen Architectures this past week to discuss next steps necessary to continue to move the project forward.
  • Pledges are still short of the total $5.6M estimated to complete the established project plans, however, the committee is fully committed to moving the project forward. All parishioners are asked to make a prayerful sacrificial pledge if they have not yet done so. The parish expressed the need for this capital project to meet our growing parish needs, and to emphasize, the parish needs a total parish commitment to keep the project moving forward.
  • The committee pursued and will continue to pursue other avenues to raise funds and continue other approaches to completing the phases of this project.

Gather & Grow Campaign Meeting (Jan. 27, 2025) Update

Total Pledged to date: $3.2M
Funds collected to date: $700K

 

  • Msgr. Tucker and various committee members met with representatives of the Diocese and Clark Enersen Architects to discuss options going forward. Discussed plans to Diocesan fundraising requirements with steps to identify potential contractors and solicit RFP’s.
  • Based on pledges to date, the committee has found it necessary to set the project in phases…balancing the projected funds available with logistical steps to complete the project and meet identified prioritized parish needs…completing phases as funds are available. The committee continues to develop the phases.
  • Re-enforced the need for entire parish commitment. Developed plans for on-going efforts to solicit pledges from non-responding parishioners to date.
  • Identified other avenues to raise project funds and other approaches to complete phases. Developed plans to pursue other identified sources for funding.

January 31, 2025

Just a quick update on the GATHER & GROW campaign. Pledges continue to come in and we are now over $3,200,000 with only 221 Pledges. Excitement is building!

Thank you to everyone that has already made a pledge, your support has put us on schedule to break ground in 2026. The committee, after discussion with the Diocesan Building Commission, has found it advantageous to set the project in phases. Using phases to complete the remodeling and building will help us accomplish our goals while maintaining financial responsibility.

If you haven’t had a chance to return your pledge card, please do so. This is a three-year campaign, and YOU can help by pledging annually, monthly or by making a one-time sacrificial gift. No amount is too small.

(Pledge cards can be found in the Narthex)

God Bless,

Msgr. Tucker