At St. James the Apostle, the sacristy has been beautifully renovated with new tile floors, lighting, sink fixtures, and a fresh coat of paint. Due to wear and tear, age, and space constraints, the old cabinetry could not be reused.

We have commissioned new custom cabinetry, which will offer over double the storage capacity of the previous setup. The project’s total cost, including materials, labor, and installation, is approximately $70,000. The new furniture was delivered the week of March 31. After initial pledges of $53,007, only $16,993 remains to reach our goal.

Funding the Project

We are funding this project through restricted donations without using any resources from our parish’s savings. Restricted donations for specific projects like the sacristy cabinetry are exempt from the cathedraticum, which is essentially a tax levied by the Archdiocese on parish revenues. The rate for parish revenue hovers around 7%, and all parishes in the Archdiocese have been notified that this will increase in upcoming fiscal years. This exemption will save approximately $4,900 for this project. Charitable donations to this project are tax-deductible.

How You Can Contribute

Reallocate Your Offering: Many of our parishioners have chosen to redirect their regular Sunday offerings to this restricted fund without increasing their total giving until we have reached the goal. This is an “easy” way to donate to the remaining $16,993 balance of the   project without increasing your offering by any amount.
 
Cash or Check: Use the donation envelopes placed in the pews. Please make checks payable to “St. James the Apostle” and write “Sacristy Project” in the memo. Drop these into the Offertory collection baskets or return them to the DTKC office.
 
Online:  Use the OSV portal: osvhub.com/saintjames/giving/funds (select “St. James Sacristy Project”) 

Questions?

 Michael Benner ([email protected] / 262-657-1156, ext. 2).
 

Thank You!

Your ongoing support is crucial for the timely and cost-effective completion of these projects. Together, let's keep up our commitment to preserving our cherished parishes for the sake of the generations to come.