Capital
Campaign
Diocese of Austin
and St. Joseph Parish
Case For Support - (pdf)
Between
1990 and 2003 the Catholic population in the Diocese of Austin
increased by almost 90%, compared with an overall population
increase
of 44%. In the next 25 years, it is estimated that the Catholic
population of the Diocese of Austin will double again, to more than
800,000. Based upon the positive results of a professional
planning and
feasibility study conducted in early 2005, the diocese is moving
forward with a comprehensive campaign to transform our communities of
faith and strengthen the Catholic presence and tradition throughout
Central Texas. Guided by the Holy Spirit, the campaign is an important
step in building a strong and vital Church for the future.
DIOCESAN CAMPAIGN NEEDS ~ $1,000,000
The Diocesan-wide Capital Campaign, called Our Faith ~ Our Legacy: Strengthening the Catholic Church of
Central Texas, is being conducted to raise $45
million to meet critical needs of our community in six main areas:
- Seminarian Education and Formation
- Priest Retirement
- Religious and Catholic Education
- Campus Ministry
- Catholic Charities
- CSA for 2006 There
will not be a separate effort for the 2006 CSA; it will be included in
the overall campaign.
All parishes of the diocese are participating in this campaign for
2006. Each parish has a target established by the diocese and is
payable over a five year period. St. Joseph Parish has a target for the
diocesan campaign of $1,000,000.
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ABOUT OUR PLAN … FAITH IN OUR FUTURE
In February 2006, St. Joseph embarked upon the Faith in Our Future
campaign. Combined with the Diocese of Austin’s Our Faith ~ Our Legacy
campaign, St. Joseph seeks to meet the educational needs of families in
the Bryan/ College Station community. With over 700 students in
our
Religious Education Program on Wednesdays and Sundays and over 600
students currently enrolled in the school system, from 6 weeks of age
through 12th grade, St. Joseph is in need of renovations and additions
of its classroom space, cafeteria and auditorium/gym facilities. These
new facilities will allow St. Joseph to continue to grow and provide
Catholic Education for the families of our community. Listed below is a
detailed project plan:
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL ~ $1,700,000
- Construction of Elementary School Cafeteria
- Construction of New Entrance to the Elementary
School The
new entrance to the elementary school will be enhanced by a circular
drive which will ease traffic and parking for parents and teachers for
both Religious Education Days and School Days.
- Construction of Religious Education Office with
meeting and
training area for the RE Staff.
- Construction of Kindergarten Classrooms
- Construction of a Multi-Purpose Facility for
in-school
activities, competitions, concerts, and after school care.
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MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL ~ $500,000
Renovation of High School Cafeteria / Gymnasium
OUT DOOR ATHLETIC COMPLEX
~ $300,000
TOTAL CAMPAIGN NEEDS ~
$3,500,000
St. Joseph’s campaign effort will be directed toward parishioners and
non-parishioners (both parents and non-parents). The campaign will seek
pledges over a three to five year period. For more information,
contact Shannon, campaign director, in the Campaign Office at
979-822-6641 x 51. Thank you for your continued support. |
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