WE DID IT! PHASE I COMPLETE!
In June, we SURPASSED our Phase I Goal of $500,000! I am very proud of you, the parishioners of Saint Stephen, for your generosity and dedication to our spiritual home. We began the Restoring Saint Stephen Campaign just a few months ago, and have built up an impressive momentum.
PHASE II KICKOFF
Building off of this momentum, we have kicked off fundraising for Phase II of our Capitol Campaign. In Phase I, we will address unavoidable repairs to the structure of the church. In Phase II, we will address necessary repairs, improvements, and beautification in the church’s interior. Some elements of Phase II, like bringing the church’s electrical system up to code, are unavoidable repairs. And some elements of Phase II will seek to beautify our church — so that the beauty of God is clearly communicated through His House. Our architect, Josh Hoffpauir, has identified the needs that we will address in Phase II (see below).
When will Phase I work begin? Phase II?
Our architect and his team shared their renderings for Phase II in July. He hopes to begin Phase I work in early Fall. It is our hope to complete the work of Phase II at the same time as Phase I, or shortly thereafter.
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PHASE II Of RESTORING SAINT STEPHEN:
Sanctuary Restoration
Removal of carpet and underlying wooden platform
Restoration of original terrazzo floors
Repairs to High Altar, gold panels, and Crucifix
Oak Reredos and Altar for tabernacle constructed
Supports for statues of St. Stephen and St. Joseph
New pulpit constructed — current pulpit is made of marble taken from old high altar
Communion rail restored to original location
Main Body of Church
Refinishing pews
Adding back rows of pews that were removed in previous renovations
Creation of cut-outs in pews for wheel-chairs
Beautification of devotional niches for St. Therese and St. Stephen Reliquary
Repainting Church Interior
Sanctuary, nave, vestibule, cry room, bathroom, sacristy, ceiling, and beams repainted
(last repainting was 40 years ago)
Improved Lighting and Electrical
Bringing electrical system up to code throughout church
Improved lighting fixtures above pews and in sanctuary
New lighting control system
Improved Sound System
New sound system and speakers better suited to our church’s excellent acoustic
(current system damaged by roof leak in sacristy closet)
Choir Loft Restoration
Removal of carpet and refinishing of original pine hardwood floors
Projected Cost of Phase II: $500,000
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Pastor of St. Stephen Church
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