What's New
Weekend of September 22-23, 2007
From time to time the question is asked about memorials and gifts for our Capital Campaign. The simple answer is “not at this time.” We may consider such gifts in the future, but we have far to go to consider such gifts at this time. To tie up needed funds for naming items that are years in the future is not practical or wise. If we did consider memorial gifts, no funds given now would be credited toward a memorial. All additional funds would be sorely needed for our construction and furniture.
We are considering a Book of Remembrance. This book will include everyone’s name who contributed to our current Building Our Tomorrow…A Legacy of Faith Capital Campaign. It is our sincere hope that all Holy Name’s parishioners will be in the book. Now is the time to give or make a Faith Promise, no matter how modest the gift: it is the sacrifice, not the amount, that our Lord asks us to share. Over one thousand parish families have pledged $3.66 million so far.
You can still give in-pew; there are extra Faith Promise Cards in each pew. Fill out the card, place it in the envelope, and return in our offertory basket. Over the next couple of months, we will continue to follow-up with families from whom we have had no response. If you do not wish a follow-up, let us know your intentions, yes or no. We will not continue to contact those who are not interested in giving. Ask God’s direction and guidance on your participation. The Book of Remembrance will be part of our Dedication Service for the new church and an important legacy of our past and future.
Quote from a parishioner presentation made during our recent prayer focus weekends: “As a family, we are excited about the
new church because it is something that this generation of parishioners can do not only for ourselves but for the next generation that is now
growing up in or may join the Holy Name Community.” Parishioner - Susan Kempski
Weekend of September 15-16, 2007
Thanks to everyone who made a Faith Promise during the in-pew collection last weekend. We are making great progress and our goal is in reach. From the start, we knew that achieving the goal would take a sacrifice from every parish family. We are not there yet. There are still hundreds of families who we have not heard from. We need you now. Here’s your chance to be part of “Building our Tomorrow...A Legacy of Faith.”
Faith Promise cards will continue to be available in the back of the church and at the parish office. Please fill it out and mail or return it. We need you to make your commitment today so that we can begin building our new church.
Instead of a question this week, we will share a quote from one of the parishioner presentations made during our recent prayer focus weekends.
“I am very grateful for the many resources and spiritual benefits Holy Name of Jesus provides us with. Now I would like to ask you to join me in helping provide for Holy Name of Jesus.”
Parishioner - Johanna (Byers) Pena
Weekend of September 8-9, 2007
This weekend, everyone has an opportunity to participate in the Holy Name capital campaign. For many weeks, we have actively called on parishioners and asked for a Faith Promise commitment to support making improvements to existing buildings and building a new church. Thank you to everyone who received visitors, made Faith Promises, updated census information and volunteered for church ministries.
The enthusiastic response to the capital campaign so far has resulted in over one thousand families committing slightly over $3 million and more than 400 volunteers offering to help with parish ministries. If you have yet to do so, please join your fellow parishioners today by filling out the Faith Promise card in the pew and helping us reach our $5 million goal. Remember, it will take the participation of every parish family in order to reach the goal.
In the coming weeks, capital campaign funds will already be put to work to connect the two school buildings and make our school children more secure. In addition, funds will be used to pay off recent capital improvements to our existing buildings, including the replacement of our roof. Eliminating this debt will put the parish in a strong fiscal position for beginning the construction of the new church once we reach the goal.
You can learn more about the “Building our Tomorrow...A Legacy of Faith” at the parish web site.
This week’s question:
How much should I give?
After prayerful consideration, you should select an amount that your family can sacrifice given your financial resources and obligations. Recommendations are included with the Faith Promise card.
Weekend of September 1-2, 2007
Our capital campaign continues as we attempt to reach every parish family and gain the support needed to build a new church and make other improvements. Thank you to the hundreds of families who have made thus far their Faith Promise.
At the kickoff of the campaign, we introduced a Holy Name of Jesus prayer. The prayer inspires us to unite and form that we may serve God and one another. Through the “Building Our Tomorrow . . . A Legacy of Faith” campaign we have the opportunity to make a Faith Promise that serves God and one another. As a united parish, we can all be part of building a church for today’s families and the many more families that will follow.
Next weekend, members of our parish will again share their spiritual connection to the Holy Name community at each mass. In addition, parishioners who have not yet made a Faith Promise to the capital campaign will have the opportunity to do so. By participating, you can help us reach the $5 million goal and make our new church a reality.
This week’s question:
How long will the campaign last and when will my contributions begin?
The campaign will continue through September and perhaps beyond as we ensure that every parish family has the opportunity to participate. Contributions can begin immediately. There was an envelope in your recent packet of envelopes that can be used for your contributions. Your Faith Promise can continue for three years. We will begin construction when we have sufficient funds available.
