After gathering and analyzing data from our recent planning study, representatives from the Steier Group reported their findings to the pastoral and finance councils. The feedback did not come as a surprise, and the proposed project received favorable response. As indicated in the numbers below, there was significant support within the community for a major fundraising effort to accomplish those goals.

• 81% of respondents are in favor of a capital campaign.
• 85% of respondents indicated they will make a personal gift to the campaign.
• 113 respondents indicated a willingness to serve as a volunteer.

St. Francis of Assisi is excited to be moving forward with a capital campaign to address the following capital projects:

• Renovate the Family Life Center
• Refurbish the Sanctuary
• Address maintenance needs including bathroom renovations, adding confessionals, a counseling room, additional office space, and resurfacing the parking lot
• Construct a new formation building

The decision to proceed with a campaign was a collective choice made by the parish council, finance council, and Fr. Flynn (our previous pastor). Ultimately though, the decision came from you, our church family, who demonstrated support in the planning study. Our new pastor, Fr. Sojan George, has expressed continued support for the campaign and all plans are moving forward.

You can learn much more about the campaign and the different ways you can help the cause by following this webpage. They will also be posted in the bulletin and announced at masses as necessary. If you are interested in volunteering, please email us at campaign@sfatx.org. In the meantime, please pray for the church leaders and volunteers who will work diligently to ensure a successful outcome.