Legacy Project Jennifer Gregg, Dick Miller, David Robinson
A race with Mother Nature and Parish Life
Ledgewood has been pulling out all the stops during the last two weeks, juggling the arrival of materiel and the weather in order to ensure that the Guiding Ray can vacate the rectory and take up residence in the Parish House on schedule. This has been a nail-biter as the delivery of windows, ceiling tiles, bathroom fixtures and other items met with delay. But good news: As of this writing, we are on track! Specifically, all furniture and supplies will be removed from the rectory and the rectory garage in time for cleaning the week of 29 October. Work will be completed in time to welcome our Guiding Ray children to safe, dry, healthy and sustainable spaces when they begin their new "Noah and the Ark" rotation on 11 November! Whew!
Work on the auditorium has also taken a giant leap forward with the installation of the spectacular windows overlooking the Old Churchyard on the east end of the room. When next you are at church on Sunday, do visit, as this has completely transformed this room with an infusion of light and beauty. HOWEVER, we must prohibit all week-day and evening public access to the auditorium in November. We have reluctantly taken this decision both to ensure safety and construction efficiency. As such, for the month of November, Father Nathan's temporary office will be in the trailer currently occupied by Ledgewood, adjacent to the Parish Administration office trailer.
At the same time, Ledgewood has been working steadily to get the new administrative/chapel wing under roof and protected from the elements; exterior painting of the rectory is complete and painting of the Parish House has begun between the raindrops; the connecting hallway between the auditorium and the new wing is underway; the Old Churchyard boxwood plantings are in; the Bradford pears in the burial garden have been thinned and the pathway laid; new trees have been planted in St. Mary's Woods. It's all coming together, with visible progress each day!
The Campaign continues as we work to close the approximate $130,000 funding gap. Many thanks to the several parishioners from whom we have received pledges of support during the last few weeks! With each of us doing what we can, we will close this gap! Remember, pledges can be paid over 5 years—you decide the schedule of payment that is good for your circumstances.
We have learned that there is some confusion regarding "expected" pledge levels. There is NO minimum pledge or gift expectation. Rather, we reiterate our hope that each and every parishioner will feel moved to participate, giving as best as each can, according to one's circumstances. Only YOU know what that level is. We again encourage all to join the rest of your S. Mary's family in building our future!
The Financing continues to be stable, with over half of the total pledges already in hand. Those of you who have pledged will soon be receiving updated contribution statements. Please read these carefully to ensure accuracy; they will also indicate whether you are ahead or behind in your payments. If you ahead, THANK YOU—you are saving S. Mary's financing charges!! If you are behind and need to adjust your payment schedule, please just contact the office.
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