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Dear Friends:
I think you would agree that each of us feels privileged to be given the opportunity to be a part of something that has a positive impact on others. It is my belief that God is giving us such an opportunity through our Legacy for Our Mission -- Honoring Our Founders' Vision program.
As we focus on this capital stewardship program, I want you to reflect on the blessings of God in your life and in the life of our parish. Certainly, we cannot help but feel a sense of gratitude. And as we look to what God wants to do for us and through us, we should be filled with anticipation.
I am confident that as a result of our campaign, new doors of opportunity will be opened for St. Lawrence. With the success of this program, we will be able to effectively broaden our ministries, provide additional programming for spiritual nurturing, and increase our support to missions, both here and abroad. Legacy for Our Mission -- Honoring Our Founders' Vision is a splendid challenge, and I am grateful that God has brought us to this day and time in our ministry.
Legacy for Our Mission -- Honoring Our Founders' Vision challenges us to do the extraordinary, to give sacrificially over and above our current giving, for three years. It focuses on individual’s willingness to respond to God’s goodness. Each of us is asked to pray, to seek God’s will, and to give sacrificially as we feel led by Him. I genuinely believe that the people of St. Lawrence are ready for the challenge that this campaign offers. Let each of us enter into this endeavor prayerfully, trusting God.
Please examine this beautiful brochure carefully. With joyful gratitude and expectant faith, I ask you to consider your part in this campaign. What is given is a personal decision between you and God. What we accomplish together will benefit many. May the Lord bless you for all that you mean to Him and His parish and may He glorify Himself through us in the days ahead.
In His love,
Fr. John Beitans |
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Our Case Project comprises the implementation of Phase I of the Master Plan which was developed in 2004. The project includes renovation of and addition to Fr. Conen Hall and Fr. Beechem Gym so the facility may be accessed by all parishioners and guests. Beyond accessibility, the renovation will include air conditioning, ceilings, lighting, flooring and restrooms (detailed below) – making the facility suitable for receptions, parish gatherings, funeral meals, meetings, youth activities and CYO events.
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Building Additions to Fr. Conen Hall / Fr. Beechem Gym
-Gathering Lobby
-Elevator for accessibility to addition
-Large accessible restrooms
-Adult Meeting Room
-Concession Room
-Storage
-Provisions to expand into a future Parish Hall
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Replace original heating system with new heating and air conditioning system for Fr. Conen Hall, Fr. Beechem Gym, Art Classroom and ancillary spaces
Replace original plumbing piping inrestroom chases in St. Lawrence School
Remodel of Fr. Conen Hall
-New ceiling and lights
-New flooring
-New paint |
Other Renovations
-Create St. Vincent DePaul Storage accessible from elevator lobby
-Remodel Boys and Girls restrooms and locker rooms for use by PE Students and CYO Teams.
-Create PE and Athletic Storage
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Additional items for consideration if the campaign raises funds above the Archdiocesan-set goal for our parish
-Window Replacement
-Kitchen Renovation, including new equipment |
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Information Distribution, November 25-26 (at all Masses)
Discernment & Decision Making ,
November 25 - December 15
Making a Commitment,
December 16-17 (at all Masses)
Giving Thanks,
January 6-7 (at all Masses)
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O Lord, our God,
we seek the guidance of your Holy Spiritin this new moment of grace. Be with us as we look to the future of our parishes.May everything we dobegin with the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,continue with your support,and reach perfection in your will. Lord, we need your help in carrying outthe mission of Christ’s charityhere in central and southern Indiana. Through the intercession ofSt. Joseph,St. Francis Xavier, andBlessed Mother Theodore Guérin,help us secure a thrivingLegacy for Our Missionfor our children and for generations to come. We ask this in the name of Jesus, the Lord. —Amen. |
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