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Capital Campaign - Frequently Asked Questions
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What happens if I make a pledge that I am unable to fulfill? Or if I
make a pledge, and am able to give more?
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Must the payment be spread out between the 3 years?
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I’d like my money to go to the upper stained glass windows. What
if not enough money is collected for the overall campaign and you
decide to cancel the windows project?
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Will there be other memorial or naming opportunities?
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Can a donation be made by a parish group?
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Why aren’t items like carpet, painting and pew renovation on the
list of projects?
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With the projects of 2006 well underway, when
will the phase 2 projects start?
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After this dreadfully hot summer, will you
consider moving up the Air Conditioning project?
We fully understand that circumstances change – sometimes for the
worse, and sometimes for the better. The important thing is to
simply keep in contact with us so we know what to expect. As you
know, this is a “pay as you go” campaign – and we simply need to
know what to plan for.
No. If you are able, it is best to receive the amount up front. The
sooner we receive money, the sooner we are able to begin projects.
However, if needed, you may take the 3 years to pay off your
commitment. The key, again, is communication with the Capital
Campaign team on your plans.
First, if you specify to have your money directed to a particular
project, it is documented as such. Once that project reaches its goal,
we may move ahead and begin to implement that project. We do
not intend to transfer monies between projects without personal
contact with donors. (And besides – the windows seem to be a very
popular item!)
Yes, and we’ll be communicating those options soon.
Certainly! In fact, we’ve already had our first group come forward.
The new S.O.S. (Sober on Sunday) group within SMM is planning
to sponsor one of the penitent door windows.
We agree there are other needs, and could add even more projects to
the list. If we exceed our $ goal, the additional monies can be spent
on those types of projects. And, we don’t want our parish to go into
debt. We figure - money talks! If we as a parish want these things
taken care of, then we will step up to the plate financially and take
care of them!
In keeping with our “no debt” philosophy, we must
have the funds on hand to begin the next projects.
The money we have collected so far will replenish
what we “borrowed” from our savings account for
Phase 1. We hope to see an influx of dollars in
September – after Fr. Phong begins his telephone
campaign!
Yes. In fact, we will bring forward the Air
Conditioning project to Phase 2 (estimated 2007)
and move the Parking Lot replacement to Phase 3
(estimated 2008).
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