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Church Restoration Update – Pledges Needed

Work continues on the restoration of our church. With the old floor now removed, we are preparing for the next phases of this important project.

Remaining Phases of the Restoration

Phase 1: Pouring of the Sanctuary Floor and Steps
Estimated cost: $40,000

Phase 2: Stained Glass Installation
Estimated cost: $150,000

Phase 3: Ceiling Work
Estimated cost: $80,000

Phase 4: New Floor Installation
Estimated cost: $40,000

Grand Total for Remaining Phases:$310,000

We are currently seeking pledges of any size to help move this work forward. Every gift—large or small—truly helps and is deeply appreciated.

• Pledge envelopes may be placed in the collection or designated box

• Please consider sharing this need with others who may be interested in donating

Tax Receipts:
Those who need a tax receipt should please email the parish office with the donation amount, and a receipt will be sent to you.

Please continue to pray for the success of this restoration and for all who support it.

Parish Life & Reminders

Volunteers Needed – Serve Our Parish

Our parish depends on faithful volunteers who are willing to give their time and talents in service to God and our parish family. We are currently seeking help in the following areas:

If you are able to assist — even in a small way — please contact the parish office.

Groundskeeper (Volunteer)

Role: Help maintain the exterior of the church property so that it remains clean, safe, and welcoming.

Responsibilities may include:

• Seasonal clean-up (leaves, light debris removal)

• Light landscaping and basic maintenance

• Spreading ice melt in winter

• Monitoring outdoor areas for general upkeep

This role may be ongoing or seasonal depending on availability.

Ushers

Role: Assist with hospitality and order during Mass.

Responsibilities include:

• Greeting parishioners as they arrive

• Helping with seating when necessary

• Taking up the Sunday collection

• Assisting with general flow and needs during Mass

• Helping ensure a reverent and orderly environment

Ushers should be dependable, attentive, and respectful of the sacred atmosphere of the liturgy.

Collection Assistant / Money Counter

Role: Assist with the handling and counting of the Sunday collection.

Responsibilities include:

• Counting the Sunday collection after Mass with at least one other designated volunteer

• Maintaining discretion, accuracy, and confidentiality

• Ensuring funds are properly documented and secured

This position requires reliability, integrity, and attention to detail.

Sick Call Coordinator

Role: Assist Father by helping coordinate visits to parishioners who are sick or homebound.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and updating the sick call list

• Calling individuals monthly to check on needs

• Scheduling appropriate times for Father to visit

• Communicating urgent situations promptly

This role requires compassion, organization, and discretion.

A Word on Service

Volunteering is not simply completing tasks — it is participating in the life and mission of the parish. Even small acts of service contribute to the spiritual strength and stability of our community.

If you are interested in helping in one of these areas, please contact the parish office.

Thank you for your generosity and willingness to serve.

Our parish depends on faithful volunteers who are willing to give their time and talents in service to God and our parish family. We are currently seeking help in the following areas:

If you are able to assist — even in a small way — please contact the parish office.

Lenten Reading & Easter Novena Mass Cards

As we continue through Lent, we encourage everyone to stop by the parish bookstore for Lenten reading. Spiritual books, lives of the saints, and devotional materials can help you make this season more focused and fruitful.

Easter Novena Mass cards are available. Consider enrolling your loved ones—living or deceased—in this beautiful spiritual gift as we prepare for the celebration of Our Lord’s Resurrection.

Please visit the bookstore before or after Mass to learn more.

St. Joseph – Protector of Families & the Church

March 19 is the Feast of St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church. Entrust your family, your work, and our parish to his powerful protection.

“To thee, O blessed Joseph, we have recourse in our tribulation…”

Consider praying to St. Joseph daily during this month.

Women’s Prayer Group

Women who would like to join the Women’s Prayer Group and help pray for the intentions of the parish are invited to email imeldasantore@gmail.com. New members are welcome.

2nd Collections. March 1st will be for the priory, March 8th  will be for the building fund. Building Pledges are due on March 1st . 

Stations of the Cross – Fridays at 6:00 PM

Join us every Friday at 6:00 PM for Stations of the Cross. Confessions will be heard before Stations. Depending on attendance, there will be either Benediction or Holy Mass afterward.

There will be no stations on 3/13

Bookstore Update

Thank you for supporting our parish bookstore!
The bookstore brought in $720 this past month.

Your purchases help support the parish and make it possible to continue offering solid Catholic books and devotional materials to our parish.

News from the SSPX

• The General House of the SSPX has announced that new episcopal consecrations will take place in the near future. This will help ensure the continuation of the priesthood, confirmations, and the sacramental life of the Society for years to come.

  Please keep this important intention in your prayers, asking Our Lord to guide and protect His Church and to bless the Society of St. Pius X.