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 (updated 5/12/2025):
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
- Refinish pews to a darker color
- Replace kneelers
- Locked in commitment with Wood Renovators to complete the work
- Estimated cost - $85,000
Other Refurbishment Costs
- Altar materials - $5,000
- Electrical lighting repairs - $5,000
Total Estimated Cost of Church Refurbishment Project: $365,000
Air Conditioning Project
- Ductless heat pump system
- Units installed the week of April 21, 2025
- Project cost - $46,069
Note: The cost of the Air Conditioning project was covered by parishioner donations made directly to Resurrection Parish, separate from the Love One Another Campaign pledges.
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.
Air Conditioning Installation Update
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.) As of 4/21/2025, we have reached our $50,000 fundraising goal to cover the cost of the air conditioning project! THANK YOU to everyone who contributed!
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.
| Funding For Church Refurbishment Project | Goal (updated 5/19/25) | Received as of 6/1/2025 | Percent of Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love One Another Capital Campaign Pledges* | $205,000 | $128,705 | 63% |
| Additional Parishioner Donations (Estimated gap in funding)** | $20,000 | $13,343 | 67% |
| Parish Funds Available (Unrestricted: Up to $150,000, if needed) | $140,000 | $140,000 | 100% |
| Total Goal | $365,000 | $282,048 | 77% |
*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.
Refurbishment Project Contributions
To help us meet our parish's fundraising goal of at least $365,000 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.
"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