“As you come to Him, the living stone – rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him – you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.”
WELCOME • Introductions • Presentation Outline – Historical Perspective – Church construction background – Financing details Pay it down, Pay it forward – Request financial support
Thank you! You are the living stones that build our church.
“ One unique circumstance that has shaped Holy Innocents is its location. Historically remote, the Snoqualmie Valley communities have cultivated self-sufficient, community-oriented parishioners who rely on their own initiative to get things done .” - Most Reverend Alex J. Brunett [excerpt from a letter to Holy Innocents in 1999)
CONSTRUCTION BACKGROUND • Only 13 of 76 applicants received a building permit in 2003. • Holy Innocents is #12… • Groundbreaking of Church takes place in 2004. • Construction begins!
WHAT HAPPENS AT HOLY INNOCENTS?
We have a place for worship and prayer… • Sunday Mass • Tuesday evening Mass • Weekly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament • Centering prayer • Individual prayer and devotion • Quincinera Celebration • Guadalupe Mass and meal • Stations of the Cross during Lent
We celebrate the sacraments… • We celebrate the Sacraments • Baptism • Communion • Confirmation • Weddings
We offer comfort & healing… • Sacrament of Reconciliation and confession • Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick • Funerals • Communion to the homebound
We educate our members in our faith… • Sacramental preparation for our children and teens • RCIA formation for adults to become members of the Catholic Church • Women’s faith sharing • Children catechesis • Youth group for Middle and High School
We come together for fellowship… • Pancake Breakfasts provided by the Knights of Columbus • Family Ministry • Church picnic • Lenten Soup Suppers
We give service to those in need… • St. Vincent de Paul: meetings, referrals • Food Pantry: Mondays set up, Tuesdays organize, Wednesday distribute food • School Supplies for the Pantry Children • Thanksgiving Meal grocery vouchers • Christmas gift cards, gifts, and food vouchers • Lazarus Day Center sandwich making monthly • Bus passes and gas vouchers
We welcome the larger Snoqualmie Valley Community… • Alcoholic Anonymous weekly meetings • Cub Scout Pack meetings monthly, Den meetings weekly • City of Duvall Recycling • A place for Non-profit organizations to hold functions • Occasional parking for public school functions
In order to facilitate these kind of encounters with Christ, we need and use resources. THERE ARE TWO BUDGETS: 1) OPERATING BUDGET (annual stewardship) 2) CAPITAL BUDGET (building-related such as the Living Stones campaign)
FINANCIAL FACTS Operating Budget Capital Budget • Revenue for operating • Revenue for the capital budget is received through budget is received entirely “ordinary income” – the through capital campaign generous contributions of pledges. parishioners. • These funds are directed • Holy Innocents collects specifically to paying off our about $31,000 per month loan. for operating expenses. • These funds are over & • Operating expenses total above regular operating about $30,000 per month. expenses.
THE BUILDING LOAN • It cost $5.1 million to build Holy Innocents Church. • The original loan was for $3,731,127. • The difference between building cost and loan was from the sale of old church, fundraising and savings.
THE BUILDING LOAN • The loan is financed through the Archdiocese of Seattle at a flat interest rate of 6.75%. • Holy Innocents is 7 years into a 30-year loan. • The remaining mortgage is $3,310,000. • Monthly payments are $24,200.
THE MORE WE RAISE THE LESS WE PAY RAISING $1.5 Million RAISING $2 Million • Raising $1.5 million funds • Raising $2 million will the minimum payment. accelerate payments and shorten term of loan by 92 • The minimum payment months (7 ½ years!). keeps the parish on course • Raising the $2 million can to pay off the loan in 2037. save Holy Innocents almost $1 million interest payments.
Payment $20,000 $15,000 Interest $10,000 Principal $5,000 $- 2007 2012 2017 2022 2027 2032 2037
Equal Sacrifice, Not Equal Gifts • You will be given a campaign brochure and pledge information • Please take home and prayerfully consider your gift to the campaign • Campaign seeks an “ average gift ” of $5,000 • Some can give much more and some less • Complete pledge card and return within one week
• The Chart of Gifts is a guide only. • Pledges can be made via credit card, electronic fund transfer or cash/check. • Appreciated assets are welcome. Please contact Gail Dimock at the parish office. • Your employer may match your charitable gift in support of the Food Bank/Outreach Center. • Planned Giving is arranged through the Archdiocese of Seattle.
Thank you! You are the living stones that build our church.
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