Summer Projects

This is an annual appeal that runs from July 1 through September 1, to fund a specific project to enhance or provide capital improvements on both parish campuses. The project is identified by the pastor and Finance Council. This appeal reduces the parish's reliance on investment income or savings to keep our facilities well maintained, and supplements the weekly collection.

Summer Project 2026

Summer Project Report

 
This year’s Summer Project as well as next year’s appeal is dedicated to defraying the cost of repaving/striping of the parking lot of Our Lady of Sorrows Campus as well as the striping of the parking lot at Saint Anthony, which is yet to be scheduled. 
 
Cost of OLS Project                $247,350.00
2026 Summer Project             $  93,123.00  
                                                 ($51,396.00 of this total was given by a generous parishioner)
Balance:                                   $154,227.00

Balance will be paid through parish savings, to be reimbursed over time and with the proceeds of the 2027 appeal next year.  

Summer Project 2026

Our  15^th annual Summer Project appeal is on the horizon and parishioners should receive information of this year’s project in the mail. Your generosity over the years has helped defray the costs of many improvements to our parish campuses. 
 
 Our parish finance council has endorsed this year’s project:  the milling, paving and line striping  of the parking lot of Our Lady of Sorrows Campus.  Due to the high expense involved, the council has recommended that we also dedicate next year’s summer project revenue to this work. The parking lot of St. Anthony Campus will also receive a “fresh” striping.   
 
May I suggest once again a gift of $100.00?  I certainly understand what goes into supporting a family and maintaining a household.  I ask that you do your utmost to be generous to this appeal, giving as your means allow.  Please use the special envelope you receive and return it by way of the collection, office visit, or  regular post between July 1-September 1.