Dear Community of Saint Joseph’s;

 

I want to take this opportunity to thank and update you on our parish elevator project.  This year as we conducted our Bishop’s Annual Ministry Appeal (BAMA) we attached an enormous goal of building a passenger elevator that would create easy access between the church and parish hall.  This elevator has been a long-term dream for the Saint Joseph’s Community and with your support and generosity we are on our way.

 

We have met our parish Diocesan Goal of $47,200 and now all future donations will go directly to our elevator project.  We have also collected an additional $25,582 exclusively for the elevator and when we combine that amount with previous donations we have $58,223 toward making this development a reality.  It is a very ambitious venture in a stressful financial time and yet it is that very circumstance that would enable us to tackle such an expensive endeavor more affordably.

 

Some parishioners have asked questions about a supposed gift/donation to the elevator project.  Many years ago a former parishioner offered a substantial financial gift to sponsor the elevator but the money was never actually given and since that time the parishioner has moved to another part of the country.   We are currently studying the possibility of receiving a grant and would welcome any suggestions or ideas you might have about continued alternative funding for the elevator.

 

Large-scale projects take time to subsidize and I am excited by our progress and very grateful for the sacrifices you have been willing to make in order to see this dream become a reality for Saint Joseph’s.  Please keep this project in your prayers and let us know if you have suggestions regarding further funding.

 

 

 

 

 

Father Matt