We are truly blessed to have such a wonderful community at Saint Kenneth - and our parishioners are the reason that our church family is so strong. From our humble beginnings of Sunday worship at Tanger School in June 1967 with around 350 households to our present parish enrollment of more than 2,580 - Saint Kenneth has been a cornerstone in our community. Entering our Jubilee Year, we find ourselves at a decisive point in our parish history. The first church building, now our social hall, opened in 1968 and served us for 22 years before the current church was dedicated and opened in 1990. As we’ve grown as a faith community over the past 27 years, the physical walls of our church building need to expand as our faith community continues to grow. As we joyously celebrate our Golden Jubilee, it is now time for us to...
Celebrate Our Past, Share Our Blessings, Act For Our Future
Why This Campaign? The same spirit that has guided our parish for the past half century now provides us with opportunities to strengthen our future. These include:
- The expansion and renovation of our present church and to expand seating capacity by 18% (120 additional seats)
- The need for additional restroom facilities
- Interior renovation of the worship space including new lighting throughout the building
- Replace roof on church building
- Replace HVAC systems
- The need for additional barrier-free seating areas to accommodate those using a wheelchair or mobility device
- New sound system with enhanced capability for those who are hearing impaired
- Replace or reupholster all pews and chairs and replace all carpeting
- Create additional storage areas
A successful Capital Campaign will allow us to take care of some of the real needs of our parish, while at the same time, we can build a solid foundation for those who will follow in the future. It is in that spirit along with careful prayer, consultation, and study that we embark on our LET US REJOICE Capital Campaign.
The strategic plan we have developed and set in place will allow Saint Kenneth Parish to maximize the greatest benefit of this Three-Year Capital Fundraising Effort:
- We plan to meet and exceed our mandatory Catholic Services Appeal target.
- All funds generated above our target are not subject to the 7% Archdiocesan Assessment and will be automatically deposited into the parish savings account.
- The Archdiocese will be responsible for the costs of printing the monthly and quarterly pledge reminders and will also cover the postage costs of sending these pledge reminders to those who generously contribute to our capital campaign.
- Saint Kenneth Parish will save the substantial cost of hiring a professional fundraising company. (est. cost savings of approx. $250,000 to $400,000 over the 3-year campaign)
- As a parish, we are very proud of our commitment to Biblical Stewardship, giving a 10% tithe on all parish income. We feel that as we raise the necessary income to move forward with our church renovation and expansion project that we continue to share our blessings with those who are less fortunate through tithing.
- Annual tax statements will be provided to all those who donate.
Remember the words of Fulton Sheen, “Believe the incredible, and you can do the impossible!” We ask that you take the time to reflect and pray on the sacrificial gift that you decide to make. We are blessed through the financial support of our strong family of faith. Your generosity will allow us to continue to grow, but more importantly, to support those in our community who are in the most need of God’s blessings.
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