Below you will find our Capital Campaign updates. There you will see examples of why I am asking your support for the renovation/repair of the parish buildings. We can grow used to “working around” problems and pretending that they are not going to get any worse. But those of us who have to take care of houses or cars (and even more basically, our bodies!) know this approach is an unwise path to take. All of us use our buildings; all of us need to be part of caring for them. I urge you to find out more about what needs to be taken care of and how we can accomplish that goal together by coming to one of the gatherings being offered over the next week and a half.
We have reached out to All registered households to help accomplish the work detailed to the right. You can see all the work necessary for the continued use and efficient operation of our 60 year old plant, designed as a school auditorium and cafeteria, not the Church and meetings space we use it for. We will only be successful with everyone’s support.
Updates
So Much To Be Thankful For
Thanks to the sacrifice and support of 414 families, we have already completed these projects.
Read More...…still waiting for the doors.
Last week, the new railings were installed to the emergency exits behind the Church. The doors will soon be replaced.
Read More...Replacement Rails Installed
Last week, the new railings were installed to the emergency exits behind the Church. The doors will soon be replaced.
Read More...1 Major Thing Missing
We await the final component to the new heating system, the gas meter. As this bulletin went to press, we are waiting
for its installation.
1 Major Thing Missing
We await the final component to the new heating system, the gas meter. As this bulletin went to press, we are waiting
for its installation.
Soon Heating With Gas
The new Parish Center boiler is in. The heating circuits are plumbed and the hot water system will be tied in as soon as the gas is plumbed from the meter to the boiler.
Read More...Soon Heating With Gas
The new Parish Center boiler is in. The heating circuits are plumbed and the hot water system will be tied in as soon as the gas is plumbed from the meter to the boiler.
Read More...Side Lobbies Retiled
During the week, both the side lobbies were retiled. This bring more pieces of the entrance work closer to completion. The new tile should stand up to the weather better and lighten up the lobbies.
Read More...Summer is Past, Now we Look for Heat
The work continues in the Parish Center for our new furnace. As you can see in the photos above, the panel holding the controls has been modified and the base of the old boiler has been further removed.
Read More...Come On In! The Wait is Over !!
Tuesday, the electrician was here to connect the de-icing core for the bridge.
Read More...Come On In! The Wait is Over !!
Tuesday, the electrician was here to connect the de-icing core for the bridge. Wednesday, the new railings and their installers arrived.
Read More...Come On In! The Wait is Over !!
Tuesday, the electrician was here to connect the de-icing core for the bridge. Wednesday, the new railings and their installers arrived.
Read More...They Cast the First Stones
Last Saturday morning the masons arrived bright and early. By the time the 5pm Mass started, they had laid most of the pavers for the bridge.
Read More...Back Pew Work Started
Work was begun last week on the back pews, used by those parishioners with mobility issues. The last pew was shortened so a wheelchair can be pulled up next to pew with the occupant’s family.
Read More...Part of Deck Battened Down
On Monday, the base concrete for the bridge deck was poured over the steel deck. The weather was perfect and there were no problems. As of today (Tuesday) we await the backfilling of the hole where the new sidewalk with wheelchair access will stand (lay?).
Read More...Several Projects Continue Forward
Last Tuesday, the concrete for the front entrance supports was poured. The weather was perfect and there were no problems. The rest of the week entailed taking down the supports and doing other work for the next stages.
Read More...We’ve Made Concrete Progress
As you attend mass this weekend, you should be seeing the concrete poured for the walls on our new bridge. Last week we set the colors for the concrete on the top of the bridge. Things are moving forward
Read More...Watch Your Footing!
Tuesday morning, before 9am mass, the contractors put jack hammer to concrete and by the end of the day, the bridge was gone.
Read More...The Church Bridge is but a Memory
Tuesday morning, before 9am mass, the contractors put jack hammer to concrete and by the end of the day, the bridge was gone.
Read More...One Last Step for Parishkind
Monday morning, after 9am mass, as the contractors removed the shrubbery from the front bridge, a few of us paused for one last selfie on the soon to be no more bridge
Read More...Next Up: the Entrance Bridge
Regarding the parish renovation projects, here is a follow up to last week’s announcement. The first project is finally complete – the side stairways are open for use. The long delay did not have to do with the initial construction (which was finished in early January). It was the snafu with the railings.
Read More...Next Up: the Entrance Bridge
Regarding the parish renovation projects, here is a follow up to last week’s announcement. The first project is finally complete – the side stairways are open for use. The long delay did not have to do with the initial construction (which was finished in early January). It was the snafu with the railings.
Read More...Railings Are In
The first set of new railings was installed last week., and some parishioners even had a chance to try out the new stairway last Sunday. By the time you read this, the second set should be in as well. The next step is taking care of some finishing details on the stairs themselves.
Read More...Delivery of Railings Set
As this week’s bulletin goes to press, we have received word that the fabrication of our railings is complete.
Read More...On National Grid Install Schedule
Unfortunately, the railings delivered were badly made and imperfect in design. The fabricator would not do what we demanded, so we did not pay him and asked another company, who gave us a sample before we made the deal.
Read More...Side Steps & Auditorium Info
Unfortunately, the railings delivered were badly made and imperfect in design. The fabricator would not do what we demanded, so we did not pay him and asked another company, who gave us a sample before we made the deal.
Read More...Side Steps & Auditorium Info
Unfortunately, the railings delivered two weeks ago were badly made and imperfect in design.
Read More...Auditorium Planning Well Under Way
The planning for the update of the Auditorium is well under way. It is our plan that the work be done this summer while the entrance bridge is replaced.
Read More...Auditorium Planning Well Under Way
The planning for the update of the Auditorium is well under way. It is our plan that the work be done this summer while the entrance bridge is replaced.
Read More...Auditorium Planning Well Under Way
The planning for the update of the Auditorium is well under way. It is our plan that the work be done this summer while the entrance bridge is replaced.
Read More...Handrails ?
Architect approved shop plans. Fabricator says work to be finished by end of month.
Read More...Handrails Schedule: by end of March
Architect approved shop plans. Fabricator says work to be finished by end of month.
Read More...Handrails Schedule: by end of March
Architect approved shop plans. Fabricator says work to be finished by end of month.
Read More...Handrails Schedule: by end of March
Architect approved shop plans. Fabricator says work to be finished by end of month.
Read More...Handrails Schedule: by end of March
Architect approved shop plans. Fabricator says work to be finished by end of month.
Read More...Awaiting Handrails Fabrication
We have reached $855,908 from 408 parishioners that has allowed us to
Read More...Just Handrails Away from Completion
Last week marked one year since we began to report to you on our Capital Campaign. The program began two years ago with a review of all the repairs and upgrades recommended by the Diocese in their review.
Read More...One Year, Two to Go
It has been one year since we began to report to you on our Capital Campaign. The program began two years ago when we looked at all the repairs and upgrades surfaced during a diocese directed review of our buildings and grounds.
Read More...One Year, Two to Go
It has been one year since we began to report to you on our Capital Campaign. The program began two years ago when we looked at all the repairs and upgrades surfaced during a diocese directed review of our buildings and grounds.
Read More...Other Projects In The Works
Existing restrooms will be redesigned to accommodate adults, as well as the school children they were originally built for.
Read More...Other Projects In The Works
As we await the arrival of the side door railings, we are moving ahead with other projects on our Phase I list. Last week we signed engineering and design contracts for work on the auditorium.
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