Capital Campaign News, Week of 9/7/09

THE 3 R's PLEDGE DRIVE - Renewal, Renovation and Restoration - begins next weekend, September 12 and 13, and runs for 4 weekends.

Speakers will speak briefly on why they chose to participate; campaign volunteers will be on hand to pass out commemorative booklets and pledge envelopes to all those attending Mass; and all will be given time during Mass to fill out pledge envelopes and return them to the volunteers before the end of Mass. Volunteers will also be available to answer any questions you may have about the Campaign.

Please pray about how you would like to participate. We are still at about 10% participation for all registered parishioners.

HEY, HAVE YOU SEEN IT? SPREAD THE WORD + TOURS

Spread the word by telling your friends and neighbors to come and see our spiritual home while it is being transformed! The renewal, renovation and restoration of the Church of St. Francis Xavier will bring back its original "Wow!" factor. The dramatic changes will truly be a sight to behold and an experience worth sharing. And, as is always our custom, everyone is welcome here! So tell your friends!

Take a tour! Church tours highlighting the new changes begin again on September 12 and 13 after each Mass.

Capital Campaign Informational Gatherings, Weekends of June 14 & 21

HELP US MOVE FORWARD:

Discerning your gift for our community

Join us after one of the Masses on June 13/14 or June 20/21 for a brief informational gathering.

Including:

• Fr. Joe’s Update about the plans for the Renovation/Restoration
  
• Sharing of parishioners’ stories
  
• Brief Video Presentation
  
• Receive our beautiful Commemorative Booklet
  
• Learn about the Capital Campaign and how you can support these efforts
  
• Have your questions answered!
  

For more information on how you can participate in the Capital Campaign, contact Patrick Brewis at patrick.brewis@sfxavier.org or (212) 627-2100, ext. 206

Capital Campaign Launch Receptions: More Than 300 Attend!

What an amazing and heartening response to our Evening/Afternoon Receptions with Fr. Joe in the Church! We had more than 300 people attend during the various receptions. Many were astounded by the richness of our history and awakened to the great need we have to restore our magnificent worship space and add our own layer of history!  

For those who have attended, we will be contacting you in the next couple of weeks. For more information on how you can participate in the Capital Campaign, contact Capital Campaign Director, Patrick Brewis at patrick.brewis@sfxavier.org or (212) 627-2100, ext. 206

[View event photos from the Capital Campaign Launch Receptions here.]

One More Chance! Capital Campaign Reception Sunday

"Guess What's Comin' Round the Corner . . . "

(Illustration: Cuong Nguyen, parishioner)

If you could not attend our evening receptions, this opportunity is for you!

WE HAVE ADDED ONE MORE GATHERING

This Sunday May 17

2:30pm - 4pm

Join Fr. Joe for an exclusive look at all that is planned for our upcoming renovation / restoration. Refreshments will be served.

RSVP to Patrick Brewis at (212) 627-2100 x206

or patrick.brewis@sfxavier.org

Recap: Campaign Launch Reception Photos

(Photos: Carlos Martín, parishioner)

Guess What's Comin' Round the Corner . . .

"Guess What's Comin' Round the Corner . . . "

(Illustration: Cuong Nguyen, parishioner)

Together with the

Parish Pastoral Council &

the Finance, Restoration, and Development Committees,

Rev. Joseph S. Costantino, S.J.

requests your presence at one of our

Parish-wide Capital Campaign

Cocktail Receptions

WHY?

To learn more about the upcoming renovation/restoration and how YOU can participate.

WHERE?

Main Church

WHEN?

Wednesday, May 6

Friday, May 8

Wednesday, May 13

Thursday, May 14

All receptions 7pm-8:30pm

HOW?

Select one of the above dates and 

RSVP to Patrick Brewis at (212) 627-2100 x206

or patrick.brewis@sfxavier.org

Wine & passed hors d'oeurves will be served.

Those who attend will receive our new commemorative booklet.