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Parish Planning
SHAPING OUR FUTURE
These are exciting times for our parish. As a result of the good work of our Long Range
Planning Committee, and significant input from our parishioners, we have the following
recommendations to shape our future:
- Develop a phased master plan for construction of new parish facilities at a single
campus on the 63 acres the parish owns. A single campus setting would provide a greater
spiritual unity while also allowing for more efficient use of facilities for multiple
purposes.
- In a first phase building program, construct a multi-use Parish Education and Activity
Center. Uses could include school, Christian Formation, administrative offices, meetings,
youth ministry, fellowship and athletic activities for members of all ages.
- In phase two, as parish growth continues, build a new church or expand the existing
church and connect it to the new Parish Education and Activity Center. Continue to use
the South Church as a chapel for weddings, funerals and special events. Plan for long
term operational funding.
- Sell the current school and Father Ed Center. Evaluate options for use of the playground/parking
area across from the school.
- Parish cemetery and parish shrine should be maintained and improved. Road paving at
the cemetery and a long range plan for both the cemetery and shrine are now being considered.
Plan for long term operational funding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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In September 2006, the St. Francis Borgia Parish Council approved a proposal that
one percent of the contributions to our Phase I Building Fund Appeal over the next five years
be earmarked for a school at our sister parish in Mukono, Uganda. Those contributing to the Appeal
can specify whether their own contributions to the Building Fund Appeal should, or should not,
be utilized for a new school in Mukono.
The response from the parish to the recommendations has been very supportive.
We encourage you to check out the details by clicking on any of the links below.
Long-Range Planning Committee (2004)
Recommendations for Parish Expansion
Parishioner Support of Recommendations
Parish Council Request and Archdiocesan Approval to Begin Fund Appeal
Building Fund Appeal (“In the Spirit of the Future”)
Frequently Asked Questions
Video for the Building Fund Appeal
Additional Information
In May 2004, a long range planning committee (LRPC) was formed at St. Francis
Borgia, with the following mission:
- Seek, gather, and deliver objective information pertaining to the long-term
growth requirements of St. Francis Borgia parish.
- Develop a master plan that incorporates all the parish ministries and the
associated space requirements as our parish grows over the next five years, and
beyond.
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In late 2005, the committee met with the parish council to
present its long-range plans to meet the future growth of our parish. In January
2006 a “Long Range
Planning Committee Report to Parishioners” was mailed to all parishioners.
The report outlined the findings of the LRPC and included preliminary possible
site plans for a multi-phased building project.
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Parishioners had the opportunity to attend information meetings and were encouraged to return
a survey to provide their feedback on the recommendations. Seventy-five percent of the survey
respondents expressed support for a building fund appeal.
Also see the Messenger article “Parishioners
Learn About Expansion Recommendations” (Lent/Easter 2006).
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Parish Council Request and Archdiocesan Approval to Begin
Fund Appeal
Based on the recommendations of the James Company, the comments at the listening sessions and
a review of all parishioner survey responses, the parish council decided in March 2006 to move
ahead to request archdiocesan approval for a building fund appeal to raise money for a multi-use
Parish Education and Activity Center. The archdiocese gave its approval.
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Building Fund Appeal (“In the Spirit of the Future”)
In May 2006 an Appeal Leadership Team was formed to conduct the campaign with the help of fellow parishioners
under the general direction of the James Company. Appeal chairpersons are Jim & Linda Myers and
Tom & Mary Sheffield.
Sept. 23-24 – Appeal Gatherings - All parishioners were invited
to special Appeal Gatherings at the Masses on the weekend of September 23-24. At each Mass
there was a brief presentation about our In the Spirit of the Future Building Fund and Annual
Stewardship Appeal. Masses were followed by fellowship and refreshments in the SFB-North church
hall. Parishioners who were unable to be with us on this special weekend received their Appeal
packet through the mail.
October 14-15 – Commitment Weekend – Parishioners were
asked to return their commitment cards at Mass on this weekend.
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For your convenience, questions and answers related to the Building Fund Appeal and the long
term planning recommendations are being published here on the website. Additional questions
and answers will be provided as we continue to document answers for questions that are raised. Click
here for the latest list.
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This is the Building Fund Appeal video that was shown at the September 23-24 Appeal Celebrations.
Instructions
Due to large size of this file, we recommend downloading this
video to your computer before viewing. To do so, right-click the link below with your
mouse and choose "Save
Target As..." or "Save
this program to disk".
NOTE: This will take about 4 minutes to download on a high speed connection.
It should play with Windows Media Player.
Building Fund
Appeal video (50MB)
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For additional information, see the Messenger newsletter articles:
Building Project Moving Forward (Lent/Easter 2007)
Two Major Commitments: Parish Stewardship and Building Fund Appeal (Advent/Christmas 2006)
In the Spirit of the Future – Building Fund Appeal Underway (Fall 2006)
Building
Fund Appeal Underway” (Summer 2006)
Parishioners
Learn About Expansion Recommendations" (Lent/Easter 2006)
If you have further questions or comments,
please send an e-mail to the Building Fund Appeal Chairpersons.
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