Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Behold! The first monthly newsletter of our Charging Forward in Faith and Education capital campaign is here! In our communications plan for the campaign, we will send out a newsletter updating everyone on the planning, fundraising, or building progress of the campaign. The Leadership Committee of the campaign, the various councils, boards, and staff members of the Church and School, and donors to the campaign will be receiving this e-newsletter. The list of recipients will expand each month!
My letter each month will highlight one area of the campaign but the information that follows will be the most important content. Presently, we are in our silent phase. This does not mean that it is secretive, but that we are not publicly announcing that we are in a capital campaign mode (thermometer on Montgomery Crossroad, big signs in the narthex, billboards, website and social media posts, etc…). The silent phase gives us a chance to refine our goal and plan the public phase. We are visiting with members of the Leadership Committee, School Advisory Board, Parish Pastoral Council, Parish Finance Council, Feasibility Study participants, and other parishioners who can help us create momentum by providing initial commitments. These visits help us refine our goals and Charge Forward! See you soon!
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Fr. Daniel F. Firmin
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Proposed renovations to the Church |
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Priority
Facilities
Endowment
Totals
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Goals
$8,100,000
$1,500,000
$9,600,000
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Commitments
$5,380,000
$1,125,000
$6,505,000
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Percent of Goal
66%
75%
68%
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Initial design of the new school entrance with improved safety |
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Campaign Leadership Committee
Campaign Chairs
Brian & Sally Kennedy
Committee Members
Bill & Peggy Boyden
Jonathan & Rachel Lane
Griff & Denise Lynch
Tom & Molly Mahoney
Rob Massey
Gregg & Mary Schroeder
Building Committee Chair
Ed Hissam
Father Daniel Firmin, Pastor
Sr. Joan O’Reilly, Principal
Stephanie Painter, Advancement Director
Greg Markiton, Campaign Counsel, Partners in Mission
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Spiritual Life of the Parish - $3,000,000
- Renovations to the sanctuary of the church
- Replacing reredos
- New chancel furnishings
- Reconfiguring the choir area
- Updating the audio and lighting
- Refurbishing the pews
- Replacing the existing flooring
Academic Expansion - $5,100,000
- Rebuilding the front entrance to the school to improve safety and enhance aesthetics
- Building a new junior high with six new classroom spaces
Endowments - $1,500,000
- Help fund capital expenses and operations for the Parish
- Help make Catholic education more accessible and provide professional development opportunities for the School
Review the entire Case Statement here!
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Leave A Legacy - Join the St. James Legacy Society Today
Have you remembered St. James in your will or estate plan? As we continue to build a legacy of faith and service, we invite you to consider joining the St. James Legacy Society—a special opportunity to leave a lasting impact on our beloved School and Parish.
If you are considering joining the St. James Legacy Society or have any questions, please reach out to Stephanie Painter, Director of Advancement, at 912-355-1523 or SPainter@stjamessav.com for confidential assistance.
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God our Heavenly Father,
We thank You for Your abundant blessings bestowed upon us
and the good work you have begun in our community of St. James the Less.
Standing upon all You have done,
we rejoice in the future You lay before us.
May we charge forward in faith and education,
being formed as disciples of Jesus Christ, Your Son,
striving for excellence in all we do,
and growing in faith, hope, and love.
Through the intercession of St. James the Less, Your Apostle,
may we be generous in sharing all that we are and all that You have given us.
Help our dreams become realities, O Lord,
and let all we do and build glorify Your Name.
Amen.
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Blessings,
Stephanie Painter
Director of Advancement
912-355-1523
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