 FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Where are we building?
Our 18.73 acres of land is located on South
Post Road between Windmill Reserve and Weston Regional Park adjacent to
the new Weston maintenance facility.
What are we building?
Our building project consists of three (3)
phases. Phase One is site preparation and construction of a multipurpose
facility approximately 30,000 sq. ft. in size that will seat 1000
parishioners with overflow space to accommodate 700 more. In addition,
there are classrooms, administrative offices, a chapel, reception areas,
reflection areas, kitchen and storage. Ample parking is planned with the
possibility of adding an infant care, toddler and pre-school. Phase Two
consists of building our K thru 8 elementary school. Phase Three consists
of constructing our church building.
What is the building
timeline?
Phase One is underway. Architectural and
engineering planning along with environmental studies must be completed
prior to actual commencement of building the structure. This process
involves an Environmental Study, Preliminary Design, Site Planning, Design
Review, Bidding & Negotiation and then Permitting & Construction. Phase
One will take approximately 3 to 4 years to complete.
Will there be a
Rectory?
Our Rectory is located in the Ridges. There
are no current plans to move it.
When are we building?
Our current lease will expire in March 2010.
We have the provision for 2 one-year extensions. We must be out no later
than March 2012. Construction must start by 2010, which requires us to
raise the funds now to build.
What will Phase One
Cost?
The current estimate for completion of Phase
One is $9 million. The Archdiocese requires $4.5 million (50%) of these
funds to be raised prior to starting construction.
How is the Archdiocese
assisting us?
The Archdiocese is loaning our parish the
funds for the initial preparation of the process. Ultimately, we will be
responsible for funding the entire project.
How will the funds be
raised?
Funds are raised by contributions from our
parishioners and those in our parish community. We need your participation
now. Don’t wait to be asked. Donate today! Starting in April 2007, there
will be a series of events to accent the urgency of building our new
parish home.
Are we looking for corporate,
foundation, grants or awards to assist in the funding?
Yes, we are actively seeking assistance from
outside sources. If you are aware of a benefactor organization or would
like to create your own foundation endowment, please contact Fr. Pedro or
any member of the Cornerstone Group.
Can we use contractors from
our parish community to provide services?
Parishioners, who are licensed contractors,
may bid or donate their services to the Church. Please contact Fr. Pedro
or any member of the Cornerstone Group.
What should I do now?
Fill out and submit the commitment card today.
Start contributing weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually or
in one lump sum. We accept payment by cash, check automatic debit or
credit card. You may also add Saint Katharine Drexel Church to your will.
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