Build our Church: Building a parish church will allow our community a spiritual home to come together to glorify God and move forward in building God’s kingdom on earth.
Build our Church: The goal of the first phase of our Capital Campaign is to raise $1-1.5 million. While is important that we reach our financial goal, it is equally important that we have the participation of every parishioner who calls St. Katharine Drexel Mission their spiritual home.
Build our church: We currently have 43% of pledges needed to proceed with the building project. We appreciate those who are already contributing to this important Capital Campaign. We encourage those who haven’t yet made a commitment to complete a pledge card and take advantage of the convenience of online donations through Faith Direct.
See an electronic version of our conceptual architectural sketches and site plan.
As a member of St. Katharine Drexel, we are asking you to consider making a pledge to support the building of our parish church. We know that not everyone can make the same size gift, but we hope everyone will pledge their financial support. Every member of our community is integral to the success of this critical fundraising endeavor.
Your decision to make an investment in the future of our parish in the Christian spirit of gratitude is a personal one. Consider sharing the gifts God has shared with you.
Make it easy! Set up an ongoing monthly contribution through Faith Direct.
You may also contribute by completing a St. Katharine Drexel Building Campaign Pledge Form and returning it to our office. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Ellen Sivick at (703) 754-8444.
For a complete list of frequently asked questions pertaining to the building of our church, please see SKD Building Project FAQs.
What is the difference between the offertory, building fund, and the capital campaign?
The weekly Offertory is a fund that pays for routine operations of the parish. It includes salaries, rent/mortgage, maintenance, utilities, and day-to-day expenses.
The Building Fund is an ongoing and long term, regular savings account to which parishioners contribute and have contributed to since the Mission was formed in 2002 – and will continue even after this project is completed. It funds building, and improvement projects, but most of the funds will be used to build a permanent Church. The current account balance is about $500,000.
The first and second Capital Campaigns are designed to raise funds rapidly to build a permanent Church. Parishioners are asked to pledge an amount that can be paid at once or over a period of up to 3 years. The expectation for a Capital Campaign is to raise significant amounts quickly, like a burst, as opposed to routine, weekly or monthly contributions.
Funds from the Building Fund and Capital Campaign will be used to build a permanent Church.
When will the church be built?
The Special Use Permit approved November 2015 requires us to complete Phase 1 (Parish Center, what we will use as a church) by November 2023.
Why does the church cost 8M?
The capacity of the Phase 1 Parish Center (which we will utilize as the church) is at least 350 seats – about the capacity of the temporary facilities at Bull Run Middle School, and the size is the most significant cost driver along with the site work. The cost includes the design of the Church, extensive site work to prepare the undeveloped land for a building, construction, fit out, and Prince William County permit requirements such as landscaping, paved parking lots, sidewalks, utility work, and entrance and exit lanes. The cost estimate was professionally prepared, checked, and validated. The estimated cost of our project well within similar recent projects in the Arlington Diocese and the Mid-Atlantic area.
How can I contribute to the building fund? Capital campaign?
You can contribute to the Building Fund via Faith Direct, monthly envelopes, or mailing a check to the Mission Office. Similarly, you can contribute to the Capital Campaign though the pledge form on the website.
Can I use Faith Direct to make building fund and capital campaign contributions?
Yes, it’s the most convenient way to support our church. Faith direct allows you to link payments to bank accounts and/or credit cards. You can schedule payments to automatically occur monthly or you can make them on a one time basis. Please sign up at www.faithdirect.net/. The St. Katharine Drexel code is VA786.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
If you would like additional information, please contact Ellen Sivick or David O’Flynn (SKD Building Committee Chairperson) through the St. Katharine Drexel Mission office at (703) 753-8444.
