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Faith in our Future Capital Campaign
YOUR FAITHFUL SUPPORT IS MUCH APPRECIATED IN ANTICIPATION: I have really enjoyed
serving as the Pastor of this wonderful community of faith for over three years.
From my personal observation, I have learned of your great love for your
Catholic Faith, rooted in your love for Jesus Christ and the rich tradition that
is ours as a faith community rooted in the Word of God, the Sacraments and the
legacy of 2000 years of being the Body of Christ in every generation. I
sincerely ask for your generous support of the “Faith in Our Future” capital
campaign that has been announced by Archbishop Dolan. By working
together throughout the ten counties of southeastern Wisconsin, the parishes
united by the Archbishop, can create a stronger Catholic Church for the days
ahead. In doing our best and in being blest by the grace of our ever faithful
and generous God, we can make remarkable things happen!
St. Dominic Master Plan for Capital Improvements:
| The Parish Council commissioned a planning project called Vision
2012 to help guide the St. Dominic faith community in our future
development. After receiving feedback from parishioners through
surveys and visioning sessions, a dedicated team of parish staff and
fellow parishioners created 12 Vision Statements. From these
statements, Vision Area Implementation Teams (VAITs) were formed to
develop the action steps to help us reach our goals.
This communication is to inform you about the developments in the
Building and Grounds Vision Area.
The Building and Grounds Vision Area Implementation Teams spent
many hours identifying needs, determining potential projects, and
helping to create a Master Plan for the St. Dominic campus. The
Parish Council approved the Master Plan in March 2008. Our
hope is that completion of some of these projects can become part of
the goal of the upcoming Faith in our Future Capital Campaign (www.faithinourfuture.org).
More information and opportunities for discussion will occur as part
of the Campaign in the Fall of 2008.
These are exciting times for St. Dominic Parish. As a Catholic
faith community we are entrusted to build upo the wonderful history
of our parish, to serve God by serving each other, and to offrour
gifts to strengthen our community today and for those who will
follow in our foot
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Father David Reith, Pastor
Michael Ricci, Parish Council Chairperson
on behalf of St.
Dominic Parish Council
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Building and Grounds Vision 2012 Statement
Our parish campus will be appealing and
inviting, well maintained, and updated to meet the needs of our
mission and programs.
A review of the current campus (Church, Parish
Center, Rectory, School, and grounds) will determine the long-term
maintenance needs of our facilities. The team will gain an
understanding of current and anticipated needs for space.
Project teams will develop options that best
utilize and enhance current space, investigate any potential major
remodeling projects, and analyze potential building projects.
All projects will be evaluated and prioritized
based on their costs, available funds, and their ability to enhance
the worship experience and faith education of all parishioners as
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PLAN OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this document is to delineate the St.
Dominic Master Plan for Capital Improvements (Master Plan). The goal
is to identify new buildings and improvements to the existing
buildings that would not be considered normal maintenance. General
overviews of the projects are listed. The final versions of any of
the projects would be determined by building project teams
consisting of professionals, lay people, and parish leadership.
While this is a living document and subject to modifications and
additions, this plan is designed to be the road map we follow as
funds become available. Final approval for implementation will be
the responsibility of the Parish Council, currently installed at the
time, with guidance from the Finance Committee, and in accordance
with all Archdiocesan and Parish Policies and Procedures. Regular
review of the Master Plan is the responsibility of the Parish
Council.
RESEARCH
In 2006, following the parish celebration of its
Golden Jubilee, the Parish Council commissioned a
parish planning project called Vision 2012 to develop the principles
to guide us into the future. Based on feedback from our parishioners
and thanks to the help of dedicated staff members and many
volunteers, 12 Vision Statements and corresponding Action Plans were
presented and subsequently
approved by the Parish Council. Additional discussions with parish
leaders and parishioners led the Parish Council to create a team to
develop recommendations regarding the buildings and grounds needs
for our parish.
PARISH BENEFITS
St. Dominic is a vibrant parish today. It is our
sacred trust to ensure it will be in the future. The projects
identified in the Master Plan are geared towards enhancing the
ministries offered at St. Dominic and that of the greater Church.
Please note, the projects in the Master Plan are
not listed in any specific order, nor is there a defined timeline
for completion of any particular project. |
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