INSPIRED BY THE SPIRIT CAMPAIGN UPDATE

As you know, a major case item of the Inspired by the Spirit campaign was to renovate the five original 1953 bathrooms in the OLQH rectory. After twelve weeks of construction, the rectory bathrooms are finally completely renovated.
 
Thanks to your ongoing generosity in supporting the Inspired by the Spirit campaign, the renovated rectory bathrooms should last for another 70 years! These renovations were a complete renovation “down to the studs” as they say. All of the “groovy” wall tile and floor tile have been removed, new drywall and vinyl plank flooring installed, as well as all new light fixtures, exhaust fans, and sinks, showers, and toilets. The showers are all walk-in with grab-bars for ease of use. The exhaust fans will be a great addition since there was a great deal of moisture damage in the old bathrooms due to a lack of proper exhaust.
 
It was a long haul for us priests with the construction but three months of disruption for decades of usefulness will be worthwhile for all the priests who will live in the rectory in the future. Thank you again for your generosity.
 
While speaking about the Inspired by the Spirit campaign, I would be remiss not to mention that another major case item that has begun: the replacement of the school windows and renovation the classrooms. This project began as school got out in early June. A number of the windows have already been replaced. The new drop ceilings and LED light fixtures will be installed after the windows are in. A fresh coat of paint will finish off this project. Along with the temperature control system upgrades finished earlier this spring, the school will be in great shape for the new school year. Assumption Catholic Schools is helping pay for 50% of this project.
 
We still have campaign items to complete as time goes on. I’ll keep you updated to the progress. Do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or concerns. God bless you all.