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.
What will our church look like and how large will it be?
The conceptual sketches for our church are shown above. It will have many traditional elements as well as modern conveniences. At this point, it will seat approximately 400 people and have room for offices and other support functions.
What is our goal and how much have we raised so far?
The total estimated budget for the first phase is $8 million. We need to raise $4 million in cash and will be able to borrow the rest. As of January 2017, we’ve raised approximately $1.5 million.
What is the time frame for building and when will we break ground?
We’d like to break ground in 2018 and complete the building process by late 2020. The schedule of course is dependent upon raising enough money.
Are there tax advantages to supporting the SKD Capital Campaign?
There are significant tax advantages. Based on your individual tax situation, donations are deductible in the year in which they are made.
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.
