Below are questions that members of the Facilities Planning Committee have received over the past few months including those from the September parish-wide meeting.

In what ways can I make a gift to the Capital Campaign? Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Below are various ways to give. Please consider one or multiple options when determining a commitment. There may be tax benefits to giving. Please consult your accountant or financial advisor to learn more. Please consult your accountant or financial advisor to learn more. • Cash • Check • Online giving through our website • Stocks and Bonds • Individual Retirement Account & Required Minimum Distributions • Gifts from the cash value of Life Insurance • In-Kind Donations • Real Estate • Employer Matching Gift We ask that you pray for God’s guidance throughout this process as well as the campaign volunteers and the entire parish. This is an important moment in our church’s history and we thank you for your interest!

When will we break ground on a new building? Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. We hope to begin construction by Spring 2024, but it depends on the following factors: · How quickly we are able to reach our financial goal and collect the dollars. In order to receive permission from the Archdiocese to move ahead with construction, St. Thomas the Apostle needs 100% of construction costs pledged and at least 50% cash in hand. · Time it will take to receive a final design from our architect. · Construction scheduling

We need your help! Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. St. Thomas the Apostle is moving forward with a capital campaign to fund a new church. An important aspect of this effort involves volunteers contacting parishioners through a personal visit. You may soon be contacted to become an Ambassador for the campaign. Each Ambassador will be asked to simply deliver commitment packets, with campaign information, to approximately five households on Sunday, November 13. The following Sunday, November 20, Ambassadors will return to the same households, pick-up commitment forms in a sealed envelope and return them to St. Thomas the Apostle. This task should only take about one hour of your time on each Sunday. Ambassadors will be fully trained on how to make these contacts. The success of this campaign depends on our ability to visit all households. Thank you for your consideration!

Join Us for the Campaign Kick-off Event this Sunday after Mass!   1 Corinthians 10:31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. We invite you to attend a campaign kick-off event at the Parish Hall this Sunday after 10:30 a.m. Mass. There will be a presentation followed by lunch, door prizes and socializing with other parishioners! You will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more! We hope to see you at this important event!   We ask that you pray for God’s guidance throughout this process as well as the campaign volunteers and entire parish. This is an important moment in our church’s history and we thank you for your interest!

You Are invited!   1 Corinthians 10:31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. We invite you to attend a campaign kick-off event at the Parish Hall on Sunday, September 25 after 10:30 a.m. Mass. There will be a presentation followed by lunch, door prizes and socializing with other parishioners! You will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more!    We ask that you pray for God’s guidance throughout this process as well as the campaign volunteers and the entire parish. This is an important moment in our church’s history and we thank you for your interest!

Weekends of September 10 & 11 and September 17 & 18   You are invited!   1 Corinthians 10:31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. We invite you to attend a campaign kick-off event at the Parish Hall on Sunday, September 25 after 10:30 a.m. Mass. There will be a presentation followed by lunch, door prizes, and socializing with other parishioners! You will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more! Child care will be provided.   We ask that you pray for God’s guidance throughout this process as well as the campaign volunteers and entire parish. This is an important moment in our church’s history and we thank you for your interest!

In what ways can I make a gift to the Capital Campaign? Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Below are various ways to give. Please consider one or multiple options when determining a commitment. There may be tax benefits to giving. Please consult your accountant or financial advisor to learn more. • Cash • Check • Online giving through our website • Stocks and Bonds • Individual Retirement Account & Required Minimum Distributions • Gifts from the cash value of Life Insurance • In-Kind Donations • Real Estate • Employer Matching Gift To learn more, please plan on attending the campaign kick-off event in the Parish Hall on Sunday, September 25 after 10:30 a.m. Mass. There will be a presentation followed by lunch, door prizes and socializing with other parishioners! We ask that you pray for God’s guidance throughout this process as well as the campaign volunteers and entire parish. This is an important moment in our church’s history and we thank you for your interest!

Building committee: Carl Thelen - Rick Fadgen - Tom Hudinsky - Roger Litchy - Brady Day - Jamie Heuton - Susan Wieneke - Steve Schmitz - Cory Plotts - Jim Wawra - Randy Mudge - Fr. Glen Jenson - Cate Dugan

What is the cost of construction and how will we fund this amount? Psalm 127:1 Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. The current estimated cost to build is between $6 and $7 million. A previous capital campaign, in the early/mid 2000’s, raised approximately one million dollars. The Finance Committee has overseen investments of these funds, which are now worth $2.8 million dollars. These funds are restricted to activities towards planning and building a new church, as well as related facilities. Our goal is to raise a minimum of $4 million in the capital campaign through parishioner giving and contributions from friends of the parish. To learn more, please plan on attending the campaign kick-off event in the Parish Hall on Sunday, September 25 after 10:30 a.m. Mass. There will be a presentation followed by lunch, door prizes and socializing with other parishioners! We ask that you pray for God’s guidance throughout this process as well as the campaign volunteers and entire parish. This is an important moment in our church’s history and we thank you for your interest!

August 21st, 2022 Update Why do we need to build a new church? Hebrews 3:4 - "For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God." There are two primary issues creating an urgency to build a new facility. The first issue is a growing Corcoran community. By 2040, there will be an estimated 2,000 new housing units in Corcoran and the population is estimated to grow 103.6% from 5,600 to 11,400. We want to be ready to welcome these families as they choose a church home. Second, the current church is too small and often experiences overcrowding. For example, past attendance has been 300, in a 160-person capacity church, on Ash Wednesday, Easter and Christmas Masses. People entered and left due to overcrowding. Other reasons include ADA and accessibility issues, as well as safety concerns with crossing County Road 10. To learn more, please plan on attending the campaign kick-off event in the Parish Hall on Sunday, September 25 after 10:30 a.m. Mass. There will be a presentation followed by lunch, door prizes and socializing with other parishioners!

Announcing the Rooted in Faith – Building Our Future Capital Campaign! Psalm 80:9 - "You cleared the ground for it; it took deep root and filled the land." After much research and parishioner feedback, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church is moving forward with a capital campaign to build a new church! Our campaign’s theme is Rooted in Faith – Building Our Future. Over the next couple of months, we will be sharing more information about this project before asking parishioners to make a financial commitment. Upcoming Campaign Event Dates: Campaign Kick-off Event at the Parish Hall on Sunday, September 25th following the 10:30 a.m. Mass There will be a presentation followed by lunch, door prizes and socializing with other parishioners! ​ Building and Capital Campaign Questions & Answers ​ Capital Campaign Campaign Chair Susan Wieneke Campaign Committee Michelle Bartlett Kevin Casserly Kimberly Day Jamie Heuton Fr. Glen Jenson Cindy Patnode ​ Campaign Consultants Michael & Whitney Davy – Mark Davy & Associates