Weekly Giveaways #24 - Week of 10/18/09

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION:
Who was the President of the United States when the cornerstone was laid for our present Church? And who was President when it was completed?

THIS WEEK’S PRIZE:
Daily Guideposts for 2010, a Spirit-lifting devotional
leatherette-bound book that is an American favorite for
more than 30-years. Each day of 2010 you'll find a short
Scripture verse for reflection, a true first-person story and a
brief prayer to put the day's message to work in your life.

THE WINNER:
Steve Amoroso

THE ANSWER:
Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878 and Chester Alan Arthur in 1882.

Renovation and Restoration Corner #9: History Renewed

ARTIFACTS UNEARTHED DURING RENOVATION/RESTORATION!

Artifacts include "AMERICA" magazines from 1927 and 1955; Piels and Ballantine Beer cans (construction workers get thirsty too!); a 1901 Luden's Cough Drop box and some late 19th c. papers!

 Like day and night- columns transforming

Replication of the 1st Decorative Campaign in the Narthex with stenciling

Before (above) and After (below) of the marble pilasters in the Narthex

Below, you'll notice the bottom of the marble pilaster on the right is quite dirty compared to the upper part and the pilaster on the left

Photos by Carlos Martín

Renovation and Restoration Corner #8: Apotheosis

Thanks to Carlos Martín for these wonderful photos of the progress of renovations.

Weekly Giveaways #23 - Week of 10/11/09

This week’s question is similar to the old “guess how many gum balls in the jar” routine. How many people, so far, have participated in the Capital Campaign with a pledge or donation?

The person who guesses closest to the actual number without going over wins.

THIS WEEK’S PRIZE
A $50 Gift Certificate to Bed, Bath & Beyond courtesy of lovely parishioner Ann Harris-Jacobs!

Thanks to Ann!

The Winner:
Scott Wilkolaski

The Answer:
Scott was the closest without going over with a guess of 123.

Weekly Giveaways #22 - Week of 10/04/09

This Week's Question:
As you sit in the nave, you may have been wondering what is occurring beyond the huge white curtain. Two such occurrences are the restoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary Altar and the St. Joseph altar. How much would your daily gift be over the course of the 5-year pledge period to restore the Blessed Virgin Mary Altar AND what is the difference between that daily gift and the daily gift to restore the St. Joseph Altar?

This week's give-away:
A $50 Gift Certificate to VYNL Restaurant!
Thank you VYNL!

The Winner:
Kathleen Friel

The Answer:
There are 1,826 days over the 5-year campaign (including a leap year). The Blessed Virgin Mary Altar restoration level is $60,000, therefore your daily gift would be $32.86. It’s the same for the St. Joseph Altar, so the difference is O.

Weekly Giveaways #21 - Week of 09/27/09

THIS WEEK’S QUIZ QUESTION
Among the gifts you can make toward our Capital Campaign is a 5-year pledge for the restoration of the historic pews (good news - they’ll be back sometime in November we hope!). How much would your daily gift be over the course of the 5-year pledge period?

THIS WEEK’S PRIZE
A $50 Gift Certificate from the delicious Safran Restaurant 7th Ave. between 15 &16th Streets.

Thanks to Safran!
Please patronize our sponsors.

The Winner:
Nadine Koza

The Answer:
There are 1,826 days over the 5-year
campaign (including a leap year). The pew restoration
level is $5,000, therefore your daily gift would be $2.74.

Weekly Giveaways #20 - Week of 9/20/09

In this photo (above) what is missing and Why?

This week's give-away:

A $30 Gift Certificate from Westside Market. Please patronize our sponsors!