FAQs
What is the financial goal of the Believe and Build Campaign?
Our 2024 pledge drive goal is to raise between $11.2 million and $15.2 million, totaling $24+ million. We have $15.8 million in fulfilled pledges due to contributions from pledge drives in 2017, 2019, and 2024.
Will the Diocese contribute money to build the church?
The Diocese will provide a loan if needed. The goal is to avoid or minimize this loan. The benefit of this offer is that we can begin to construct the church as pledges continue to be fulfilled.
When is construction expected to begin? What is the duration of the construction?
Construction will begin in the spring of 2026, and the expected time for construction is approximately two years.
Are there opportunities for my family to be recognized for our donation?
Yes! All families donating $5,000 and above will be recognized on a donor wall. There will also be added recognition opportunities for families contributing at higher levels. If you’re interested in these opportunities, please get in touch with Glenda in the office.
How many will the new Church seat?
The church will increase from our current 750-seat capacity to approximately 950 people. In addition, the hall will now be able to be utilized for holiday Masses.
Why are we building a new church when the current building is very nice?
The building where we currently celebrate Mass is a hall. The master plan for our parish is to build a sacred and permanent place in which to praise and worship our Lord Jesus Christ.
What will happen to our current facilities?
During construction, all current facilities will remain in use. Once the church is complete, the hall will become available for parish activities, including receptions, meetings, religious education classes, and much more.
Will my pledge go directly to the construction of the church?
Yes, all funds raised are deposited into a restricted Diocesan account that can only be used for our church construction.
I have a previous pledge; should I pledge to Believe and Build, too?
If you haven’t finished your previous pledge to the following campaigns (Believe and Grow Together, Believe and Grow Together-Phase 2), please do so first. Once that pledge is completed, please consider pledging to the Believe and Build campaign.
If I made previous pledges in 2017 and 2019, including one to Believe and Build this year, will I be recognized for the cumulative amount of those commitments?
Yes, both previous campaigns were for the construction of our permanent church. You will have recognition opportunities at the level of the total of all donations made to construct our new church.
Why build a new church?
We primarily build to glorify our Lord in the sacrament of Holy Eucharist.
As a growing Parish, we need additional facility space to develop further and expand our ministries. The Parish Hall currently serves as our worship space. Once the permanent church is built, we will have the opportunity to utilize the Parish Hall for a multitude of purposes, including expanding our religious education programs, meeting rooms for ministry, and hosting large gatherings.
I have some questions: Who can I contact?
Glenda Mortenson
Capital Campaign Administrative Assistant
(949) 551-8601 ext. 202