Capital Campaign
Church Refurbishment & Air Conditioning Project
Note: Refurbishment means "returning to good condition or repairing to look different and new." To help avoid confusion and provide clarity, all references to this project that previously indicated "Redecorating" have been changed to "Refurbishment". (3/6/2025)
The Pastoral Council has explored options to update, beautify, and increase the comfort of our church based on parishioner feedback from the Sept. 2022 survey and from the July 2024 Council presentations. The top 4 parishioner priorities are noted below:
Walls/Painting
- Repair plaster
- Fresh paint and stenciling to new color scheme
- Contract has been signed with Riehle Decorating
- Estimated cost - $215,000
Flooring
- Vinyl tile in main area
- Ceramic tile in sanctuary
- Estimated cost - $55,000
Pews
- Update pews: darker color and new kneelers
- Estimated cost - $120,000
Air Conditioning
- Ductless heat pump system
- Units installed the week of April21, 2025
- Estimated cost - $50,000
Renderings of the church refurbishment project are located in the main and east entrances of church.
Feedback about the projects can be emailed to the Pastoral Council at committee.decorating@gmail.com.
Project Funding
We are currently short of our fundraising goal of $450,000 to complete the entire project.
- Based on logistics, it's ideal to complete all parts of the church refurbishment project together (walls/painting, flooring and pews). It's estimated that we will need at least $35,000 in additional donations to cover the refurbishment project. Updates will be posted as contracts are signed and the project progresses.
- Air conditioning was not part of the Love One Another Capital Campaign and needs to be paid with parish funds.
- As of 4/21/2025, we have reached our $50,000 fundraising goal to fund the air conditioning project! THANK YOU to everyone who contributed!
| Funding From | Goal | Received as of 4/21/2025 | Percent of Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love One Another Capital Campaign Pledges for Church Redecorating Project | $218,000 | $120,187 | 55% |
| Donations to Church Refurbishment Project (Estimated gap in funding) | $35,000 | $- | 0% |
| Donations received for Air Conditioning Installation | $50,000 | $50,027 | 100% |
| Parish Funds Available (Unrestricted) | $150,000 | $150,000 | 100% |
| Total Goal | $453,000 | $320,214 | 71% |
Air Conditioning and Refurbishment Project Contributions
To help us meet our parish's fundraising goal of at least $450,000 to fund our air conditioning and refurbishment project,
please prayerfully consider additional contributions to Resurrection Parish specifically designated for the Air Conditioning and Church Refurbishment Fund. Blue envelopes are available in church to use for this purpose.
Love One Another Campaign Pledges
Our Goal: $158,190 (This goal was set by the Archdiocese)
Pledges Received:
$289,355
Percent Goal Pledged: 183%
| Funds Pledged and Redeemed Up To | Parish Share | Archdiocese Share |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Goal | 60% | 40% |
| 100%-125% of parish goal | 80% | 20% |
| Over 125% of goal | 100% |
Pledges are payable over five (5) years. The parish's net portion of pledges is $218,170, with the assumption all pledges will be fulfilled.
The remaining $71,185 of funds pledged to the Love One Another Campaign, will go toward Archdiocesan Catholic ministries for:
- Saint Francis de Sales Seminary with support for our Seminarians, Priests, Deacons and lay ministers.
- Catholic education and formation support for our children and adults
- Charitable outreach of the Church for the poor and those in need
- Supporting vital ministries throughout the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and specific funds for rural parishes.
Thank you for your generosity and faithfulness to the Love One Another Capital Campaign.
"Parishioners must accept responsibility for their parishes and contribute generously - both money and service - to their programs and projects. The success or failure of parish programs, the vitality of parish life, or its absence, the ability or inability of a parish to render needed services to its members and the community, depend on us all."
STEWARDSHIP: A DISCIPLE'S RESPONSE
U.S. Bishops' Pastoral Letter