Capital Campaign
Church Refurbishment 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)
Refurbishment Project Updates
We are grateful to share that an unexpected opportunity has allowed us to begin work on planned refurbishments inside our church earlier than anticipated.
As a result, our church will close on November 17th to begin removing pews, kneelers and flooring. The painters will begin on December 1.
The church will remain closed until work is completed. The refurbishment period is estimated to last approximately four months. If all goes smoothly, we hope to reopen by Easter - though this timeline is not guaranteed.
In the meantime, Mass times for Resurrection will continue at our neighboring parishes, St. Lawrence and St. Peter.
This transition came together quickly, and some details are still being finalized. We appreciate your patience and flexibility during this time. Please check this bulletin space and the website weekly for updates, changes, and progress reports as they become available. (From the 10/5/25 Bulletin)
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.
Mass Schedule during Church Closure
Beginning November 17, 2025, we anticipate that Resurrection Church will be closed for approximately 4 months to complete the refurbishment project. While our building is closed, the Mass schedule will be as follows:
- Wednesday evening Eucharistic Adoration, Confessions and the 6:30 p.m. Mass will be cancelled.
- Friday 8 a.m. Mass will be held at St. Peter Church
- Saturday 6:30 p.m. Mass will be held at St. Lawrence Church
- Sunday 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass will be held at St. Lawrence Church
We would appreciate your patience and continued financial support during the duration of the project.
Projected Refurbishment Project Costs
Walls/Painting
- Rendering
- Repair plaster
- Fresh paint and stenciling to new color scheme
- Contract has been signed with Riehle Decorating
- Estimated cost - $218,000
Pews
- Refinish pews to a darker color
- Replace kneelers
- Contract has been signed with Wood Renovators
- Estimated cost - $75,000
Flooring
- Vinyl tile in main area
- Ceramic tile in sanctuary
- Estimated cost - $55,000
Other Refurbishment Costs
- Altar materials - $5,000
- Electrical lighting repairs - $5,000
- Other Sanctuary items (chairs, candlestick holders, altar & processional crucifixes, etc.) - $10,000
Total Estimated Cost of Church Refurbishment Project: $368,000
| Funding For Church Refurbishment Project | Goal (updated 10/6/25) | Received as of 8/25/2025 | Percent of Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love One Another Capital Campaign Pledges* | $205,000 | $149,947 | 73% |
| Additional Parishioner Donations (Estimated gap in funding)** | $23,000 | $13,943 | 60% |
| Parish Funds Available (Unrestricted: Up to $150,000, if needed) | $140,000 | $140,000 | 100% |
| Total Goal | $368,000 | $303,890 | 83% |
*Love One Another Capital Campaign Pledges: The LOA goal is in anticipation of all pledges being fulfilled. The amount received to date does not take into account interest earned on the investment until the funds are needed.
**Additional Parishioner Donations: These donations will help cover any gap in funding and help to offset the amount of unrestricted parish funds that would be needed to cover the cost of the project.
**No matter how great or small, your donations help fill the gap in funding the extras that were not included in the major costs of the project, such as the furnishings in the sanctuary, polishing the tabernacle and so on. Please use the blue envelopes found in the pews for this purpose. Thank you for your continued support.
Refurbishment Project Contributions
To help us meet our parish's fundraising goal of at least $368,000 to fund our church refurbishment project,
we are counting on the support for your Love One Another pledges. Please continue to pay your pledge commitments to the Love One Another Capital Campaign.
Love One Another Campaign Pledges
Our Goal: $158,190 (This goal was set by the Archdiocese)
Pledges Received:
$277,000
(updated 5/12/25)
Percent Goal Pledged: 175% (updated 5/12/25)
| 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 $205,900, with the assumption all pledges will be fulfilled.
The remaining $71,100 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.
Air Conditioning Installation Project
Horsch & Miller and Aubrey Electric have installed the five air conditioning units along the west wall (4 units in the main church and 1 unit in the choir loft) in April 2025. THANK YOU to everyone helped us reached our $50,000 fundraising goal to cover the cost of the air conditioning project!
The cost of the air conditioning installation came in at $46,069. Donations received above and beyond the cost of the air conditioning project from the 'A/C and Church Refurbishment Fund' blue envelopes will be used toward closing the gap in funding the church refurbishment project.
"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