St. Joseph the Worker
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Family Life Center Updates
Donations are still crucial. Our Cash on Hands grows steadily but please continue to give generously. The good news is the construction blueprints are in development with our architect & contractor. The FLC Sub-Committee continues to meet with the contractor and the subs to flesh out the details of the FLC and the renovation of the lower level of our current Social Hall. Once the drawings are complete, the costs will be projected based on the design decisions. They will then present the real cost estimate to build our new Family Life Center.
Once that number is established and approved by Father, we will go to the Diocesan Building & Finance Committees to seek their recommendation for approval by the Bishop. We anticipate we will have the blueprints & the cost sometime in the next 2-3 month and we could break ground sometime in the 4th quarter. Please keep in mind that this is a large commercial project, and timing can change but we can all feel the Family Life Center is happening!
Our ACTION ITEM continues to be - RAISE MONEY! It would be wonderful if our line-of-credit loan from the Diocese is small enough to be paid off in 7-10 years instead of 15 years. Donations are still coming in and our Gala will also boost our funding. If you have already donated, please consider donating again and if not, now is the time to pledge. There are other options for donating to the FLC such as purchasing a brick for the Courtyard or secure a Naming Opportunity such as sponsoring a classroom, or an office or kitchen equipment, or a bench or planter for Courtyard, even loose change is welcome. The more funds we can generate now, the
less we need in the future.
God Bless us as we commit to this building project which will accommodate the growth of our Faith Family and Fellowship in Monroe County.
We request your prayers. Faith, Funds, and Volunteers will make the Family Life Center a reality
About the Family Life Center
The expansion of our parish facilities, including the new Family Life Center, is not just about one ministry—it is about meeting the growing needs of our entire faith community. The rapid increase in parishioners, evidenced by crowded Masses and limited meeting space, has made it challenging to support essential ministries like RCIA, religious education, Bible studies, and various committees.
The Family Life Center will provide much-needed classrooms, a larger hall, a spacious kitchen, private offices, and storage, ensuring that our ministries and parish activities can continue to flourish. This project is not just about space—it is about strengthening our parish family, fostering deeper connections, and expanding our ability to serve both parishioners and the wider community. As our faith family grows, so must our facilities, and with everyone's support, we can make this vision a reality.
We request your prayers. Faith, Funds, and Volunteers will make the Family Life Center a reality!
Thank you so much for your support!
