Campaign Information

Documents

• Case Statement
• Survey Fact Sheet

Campaign Questions

Why are we building in phases?

Like most of the great churches of the world, the new church will be built in phases. This approach allows the parish to break ground sooner while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

What do we get with each phase?

• Phase I – Nave and Narthex, unfinished choir loft, site infrastructure, and parking. Seating Capacity: 500
• Phase I + Steeple – Steeple Addition
• Phase I + Steeple + Choir Loft – Choir Loft Build Out
• Phase II – Transepts, Sanctuary and Sacristy. Seating capacity: 750

How much will the phased construction cost?

• Phase I: $5,800,000
• Steeple: $300,000
• Choir Loft: $300,000
• Total: $6,400,000

Do these prices include stained glass windows and sacred art?

They do not. Michael Raia, our design architect, provided the following estimates after talking with the nationally known stained glass company Emil Frei Stained Glass: * (1) Rose Window: 10’ diameter, cost estimated ~$75,000 * (10) Side Aisle Arched: 4’ x 15’, cost estimated ~$45,000 ea. * (2) Triptych (front faced in upstairs meeting rooms): (2) 21”x70” arched + (1) 45” dia. round, cost estimated ~$20,000 ea. Each triptych could also be broken into three constituent windows to make smaller opportunities for some families to come together. * (3) Tympanum (above the front entry doors): 11sf, $7,500 ea.

Will past building fund donations go to the new church?

Yes. Over recent years, we have raised over $2 million toward the Building Fund. The donations made to this fund will be used to build our new church home. This is only a portion of the ultimate goal. To raise the rest of the dollars, we need families to consider a sacrificial gift fulfilled over the pledge period.

How much has been pledged so far and how much have we received?

(As of 9/30/20)

• Total Capital Campaign pledges to date: $2,179,692.95
• Total amount raised (pledges, grants and donations): $4,296,406.49
• Capital Campaign receipts to date: $1,081,978.88
• Total amount received including prior Building Funds assets: $3,170,128.92

When will the church be finished?

We hope to have the dedication on the Feast of St. Martin, November 11, 2021.

What happens to the current church?

It stays where it is and we will continue to use it!

How many people/families have donated to the Capital Campaign?

Over 410 individuals and families have made one-time or recurring donations to the Capital Campaign.

Can I pledge over time?

Our campaign offers a wide range of gift opportunities to participate at all levels. You may choose a plan that provides you with flexibility and time to complete your pledge payment. You can pay weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually or one-time. Because our needs are urgent, we encourage you to complete your pledge over the three-year pledge period.

Visit the donate page to make a pledge over time.

Can I make a donation in memory of a loved one?

Yes, you can either online or sending this form with your donation to the parish office. We will add the loved one’s name on the Donor Wall and, if you wish, send a letter to the family informing them of the donation.

Visit the donate page to make a memorial donation.

Can I make a donation or pledge and not have my name on the Donor Wall?

Yes, you can. The pledge form has an option for anonymous donations.

Is my pledge legally binding? Is it confidential?

A pledge is not legally binding. It is a meaningful and sacrificial gift. All we ask is that you do your best to fulfill your commitment and advise us of any financial changes that will impact your pledge. We will keep pledges as confidential as possible; only those responsible for maintaining the records have access to your pledge.

How will the campaign affect parish offertory?

Since we ask parishioners to make a campaign pledge that is above and beyond their regular giving, in the short term, we expect offertory to remain constant. In the long term, similar campaigns produced an increase in offertory by raising the sights of parishioners and their commitment to the church.

Are campaign commitments tax deductible?

Gifts to the campaign are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The application of such laws varies with individual circumstances. Donors with specific questions regarding tax deductibility should contact their attorneys.

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