The goal is to have $15 Million in cash and pledges by May 31st.

Everything is tracked using the office's internal platform, Tithely, and the St. Joseph project donation envelope system, both of which track to the specific donor.

Phase 1 is not dependent on the sale of the current property. Instead, the proceeds are intended to boost Phase 2, maintaining the project’s momentum.

Phase 1 features two distinct large-scale buildings designed to grow with our community: the Parish Hall and the Gymnasium. During this initial phase, the Parish Hall will be dedicated as our Temporary Church, providing a sacred space for Mass until the permanent church is constructed in Phase 2. To accommodate this, the Gymnasium will step in to serve a triple purpose as our Gym, Parish Hall, and Auditorium for social events and gatherings. Once the permanent church is completed, the Parish Hall will revert to its intended role for community functions, allowing the Gymnasium to return to its primary focus as a sports and performance venue. This strategic plan is rounded out by the construction of a Priory for our priests, a Maintenance Shop, and our first School Building.

The parish hall, it will be a beautiful building and will have more square footage then our current church.

Future phasing after the church is built will be driven by the parish's evolving needs. For instance, a surge in enrollment would prioritize school expansion, while the arrival of society sisters would move the convent to the top of the list.

It has already begun. Schematic design of the buildings and permitting is the first step.

Our primary strategy is to utilize the proceeds from the sale of our current property to maintain momentum and bridge any funding gaps for the new church. Most importantly, we have designed the project so that even in an interim state after Phase 1, our facilities and capacity will already exceed what we currently have at our present campus. This ensures that we are moving forward, never backward, regardless of the timeline for Phase 2.

Once Phase 1 is complete, we will submit the final Phase 2 designs to the General House for approval. To ensure the parish is fully re-energized for this final milestone, we anticipate a secondary campaign launch specifically focused on 'crossing the finish line. We are committed to total transparency throughout this transition, providing the community with clear timelines and financial updates as we move from one phase to the next.

While that is the likely direction, a final decision and formal process will be developed once the county approves the final plan, which will determine the exact number of plots.

The finance team has conducted several feasibility studies alongside a parish-wide survey to gauge donor participation. Based on these results, we are confident in our ability to reach the $30M target for Phase 1, which remains our primary focus. We anticipate that the insights from these studies, combined with the proceeds from the sale of our current property, will provide a strong financial foundation for successfully completing Phase 2 as well.

We are committed to full financial transparency through a multi-tiered reporting framework. This includes weekly progress updates in the parish bulletin, as well as more detailed monthly and quarterly newsletters. These reports will provide a clear breakdown of total funds collected versus actual project expenditures, ensuring our benefactors are kept informed at every stage of the project.

To ensure steady progress and avoid past challenges, we have established a robust governance structure:

• Leadership & Accountability: The project is overseen by several specialized committees, all of which report to the Prior as the primary decision-maker and project leader.

• Strategic Alignment: A dedicated Program Director manages the Planning Committee, ensuring all sub-committees remain synchronized and that communications are consistent both internally and with the parish community.

• Specialized Oversight: Three distinct sub-committees—Construction & Design, Fundraising, and Finance—manage the core pillars of the project.

• Resource Management: These committees are empowered to build their own teams and recommend full-time professional resources where necessary to maintain momentum and ensure we meet our milestones.

To ensure the project remains stable regardless of leadership transitions, we have designed a structure based on institutional continuity rather than individual reliance:

• Standardized Documentation: All project plans, financial records, and legal approvals are centralized and documented according to professional standards. This 'institutional memory' ensures that any new leader can step in with a clear roadmap of past decisions and future requirements.

• The Program Director Role: While the Prior provides spiritual and executive leadership, the Program Director serves as the operational anchor. This role provides a consistent point of contact for contractors and sub-committees, ensuring day-to-day momentum continues uninterrupted during any transition.

• Established Committee Charters: Each sub-committee operates under a clear mandate and set of procedures. Because these teams are composed of dedicated parish members and professionals, the collective expertise remains in place even if the executive leadership changes.

• Superior Oversight: As the project is governed by the broader structures of the US District and the General House, there is a layer of external oversight that ensures the project’s mission and financial commitments are honored through any change in local leadership.