Pillars of Promise Newsletter September 2026 When will St. Mary’s be completed? Why are we still fundraising at St. Mary’s?   We hope to welcome parishioners into the new church by Thanksgiving 2027, pending construction progress. We need $500,000 more to reach St. Mary’s $13 million construction budget. We also hope to raise an additional $750,000 to expand the parish hall, doubling its capacity to 200 people. Interior rendering of St. Mary’s new church. Thank you Eidos Architects.   “Upon This Rock” We Will Build Our Church Join us Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s basement for an evening of rock painting and fellowship! Together, we’ll create one of a kind painted rocks to sell at a future fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting our new St. Mary’s Church. All are welcome - come paint with us!   St. Clare of Assisi Stained Glass Stained glass was not in St. Clare’s original budget, but it is essential to its beauty. As sunlight pours through, it will fill the church with color and lift our hearts to God. Help us bring this vision to life. Consider a donation to the project.     Moving Forward Together! We eagerly await the building permit for St. Clare of Assisi and are deeply grateful to the parishioners whose generosity has brought us this far. There is still more to do, and together we can bring our new church to life.     Your prayers and generosity make a difference. Let us continue moving forward as one Catholic community, united in faith and purpose, to bring our new churches to life. Consider a gift or a pledge today.   Donate now Visit our website at vailvalleychurchfund.org