Parish Campus Campaign - Something Special!
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November 8th - Permission to continue
Because of the increase in building costs, Archbishop Fabre has granted permission for us to proceed with the project in a phased format. Phase 1 will be the addition and renovation of the school, which is projected to cost $4.5 million. The campaign will continue its focus on raising the entire amount and we'll move forward as we can.
JRA Architects will put together the design team and meet with our Building Committee in early December to lay out the process.
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Lead Gifts Dinner - October 23rd
100 families identified as lead gift donors were invited to a dinner at Big Springs Country Club on October 23rd. 35 families were in attendence. While some pledges were designated "tentative", other firm pledges were made totally $910,500.00! Enthusiasm for our project contines to build!
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Updated July 12, 2022
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School Office Render
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Parish Office and Community Space
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Our recent Feasibility Study is complete and has been sent to the Archbishop’s office for approval. The good news is...the Archdiocese has approved our project plans and we are now preparing for a capital
campaign. A synopsis report of the feasibility study results can be found HERE. If you are interested in reading the entire study, you may do so by making an appointment at the office to review the lengthy report.
“What happens now?” you ask. The report revealed strong support for the proposed project and the planned facility updates. There were concerns expressed through the study, however, particularly around the architectural design of the proposed Administrative Office Building. Consequently, we have asked our architectural firm to redesign the facility making it more complimentary of the design of our beloved church. We anticipate the redesign soon and, when received and approved, we will share it with you.
Meanwhile, we are assembling a Leadership Team to guide the campaign. Some of you may be asked to serve on this team. All of you will be encouraged to pray and participate in parish plans going forward. A campaign calendar will highlight the three main phases of our campaign and the many opportunities we will provide for information and inspiration going forward. These and other campaign-related announcements will be accessible to everyone via this website and our bulletin.
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Capital Campaign Timeline (Tentative)
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Phase 1 – June, July, August, September
During Phase 1, we will finalize architectural plans, prepare our parish and school staff for the campaign, assemble and train a Leadership Team to guide the campaign, design and develop all printed materials, video, etc., and host conversations with those who having the capacity to make a donation larger than most would be able to make.
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Phase 2 – October, November
During Phase 2, the campaign will focus on reaching the many groups, organizations, committees, families, and host of volunteers who make up the core group of leaders and their families who serve in volunteer positions either in our parish or school or both. The campaign will take a brief pause through the Advent Season and pick up again right after the new year.
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Phase 3 – January, February
While Phases 1 and 2 are typically referred to as the “Quiet” period of a
capital campaign, the new year will launch the “Public Phase.” The primary difference between the two is simply this: During the Quiet Phase, preparation and organizational development takes place to ensure a successful campaign. During the Public Phase however, we pull out all the stops, so to speak, as everyone is invited to join hands and hearts in a congregational commitment to the campaign and, more importantly, to the positive and impactful future of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish and Parish School.
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Documents
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State of the Parish Meeting: March 6, 2022
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If you didn't get a chance to join our meeting, you can watch the video above.
This meeting features a recap of last year's highlights and a vision of the future, including information on the feasibility study we are conducting as we explore a parish-wide campaign.
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