ST JOSEPH - FACILITY FUND GIVING

We are called to be good stewards and part of this is maintaining the facility both for safety and to support the Mission of St. Joseph. St. Joseph’s Facility Fund expenditures are made beyond the regular, normal upkeep of physical properties (i.e. Land, Buildings, and Equipment) for the repair or replacement of failed or failing building components as necessary to return the facilities to be in good working order, to prevent further damage, or to make it compliant with changes in laws, regulations, codes or standards. 

Currently key expenditures for this fiscal year (2022-2023) include:

Parish Center - Parking Lot Resurfacing - Completed - Thank You!
The Parish Center in New Hope, MN has not had the parking lot resurfaced since 2003. There is a great need to fill cracks, resurface and re-line the main front entrance parking lot. This will improve safety, durability and appearance of the church grounds.
Total Cost is Estimated at $58,440

Historic Little Church - Parking Lot Total Replacement - Completed - Thank You!
The St. Joseph Historic Little Church in Plymouth, MN has experienced cracks, crumbling asphalt and damage for years. The parking lot was last resurfaced in the 1980's. The church upper and lower parking lots need a total replacement, taking out the existing parking lots and replacing them with new modern materials that meet today's codes. This will improve safety, durability and appearance of the church grounds.
Total Cost is Estimated at $149,770

Historic Little Church - Plumbing to Cemetery
The St. Joseph Historic Little Church in Plymouth, MN is in need of an accessible water resource for maintaining plants. Currently, water is brought to the cemetery by people via their vehicles and is cumbersome. This will aid visitors in maintaining plants and the appearance of the church grounds.
Total Cost is Estimated at $2,000

Parish Center - Fire Alarm Repair
The Parish Center is in need of an upgrade to the fire alarm system to safeguard the building. A new monitoring company will be identified and will repair the frequent false alarms that are occurring.
Total Cost is Estimated: TBD

Parish Center - Security of Doors and Locks - Completed - Thank You!
The Parish Center is in need of an upgrade to the internal and external door locks to provide adequate safety within the building. 
Total Cost is Estimated: $32,173

Historic Little Church - Bathroom Update
The St. Joseph Historic Little Church in Plymouth, MN is in need of a bathroom upgrade to accomodate all types of needs. The bathroom will be upgraded to code, meet Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) codes to serve all in our Catholic community.
Total Cost is Estimated at $25,000

Parish Center - Replacement of Old Phone System - Completed!
The Parish Center is in need of an upgrade to its telephone system which is extremely old technology that causes issues for the staff and callers. This project will be implemented in July 2022.
Total Cost is Estimated at $10,250

Parish Center - Computer Server - Completed - Thank You!
The Parish Office is in need of a larger and faster server to manage the work load.
Total Cost is Estimated at $12,000

Parish Center - Hearing Assistive Devices - Completed - Thank You!
To assist those with hearing impairment, 12 hearing assistive devices are to be purchased for the Parish Center.
Total Cost is Estimated at $8,726

Historic Little Church - Boiler - Completed - Thank You!
To continue to provide heat and comfort to our parishioners, the boiler needs replacement.
Total Cost is Estimated at $17,400

Parish Center - Lounge Air Conditioner Replacement - Completed - Thank You!
Replace inefficient air conditioning unit in the lounge.
Total Cost is Estimated at $15,273

Parish Center - Chapel Air Conditioner Replacement - Completed - Thank You!
Replace inefficient air conditioning unit in the lounge.
Total Cost is Estimated at $11,600

Parish Center - Install Large Screen TV - Completed - Thank You!
To accomodate training, small group discussions, presentations, bible studies, faith formation, etc. we plan to install a large 90" TV in the St. Francis Fireplace Lounge.
Total Cost is Estimated at $2,500

Parish Center - Lounge Replacement of Chairs - Completed - Thank You!
Replace existing old and uncomfortable chairs in the Saint Francis Fireside lounge.
Total Cost is Estimated at $7,195

Parish Center - Replacement of Main Entrance Sidewalk
Replace the section between the parking lot and the fountain due to decaying joints that cause trip hazards.
Total Cost is Estimated at $TBD

Parish Center - Replacement of Steps and Railings
Replace the concreate steps/ramp and metal railing at the upper entrance (Door 14).
Total Cost is Estimated at $TBD

Historic Little Church - Replace Flower Beds with Cement and Adding Flower Planters
Add a concrete section on both sides of the main door. The current layout containing flower gardens continues to be a source of collecting water that drains into the basement. Flower planters and a welcome bench will eventually be added in honor of parishioner Mel Doyle who was known for making people feel welcome, especially new parishioners.
Total Cost is Estimated at $TBD

Parish Center and Historic Little Church - Tree Removal
Remove dead trees and diseased Ash trees from the properties.
Total Cost is Estimated at $TBD

With Gratitude,
Father Terry Rassmussen & The Parish Finance Council
 

Ways to Contribute

We have many ways available to contribute to the Facility Fund. Please contact us if you have any questions.  We thank you for your continued generosity.

In the Office:  Bring a check to the Parish Office, payable to St. Joseph Catholic Community with "Facility Fund" written in the memo section..
Online:  Facility Fund Giving Form:   Click Here or "Facility Fund - Online Giving Form" located in the "Links" section to set up your online account and complete your transactions yourself.
Electronic Funds Transfer:  See "Documents" and complete the Electronic Funds Transfer Form Request that will be sent to Parish staff to set up your online giving for you.  Funds will be automatically transferred from your checking, savings, or via a credit card.
Contribute Stock:  See Contributing Stock webpage.
Estate Planning:  Contact the Parish Director to schedule a time to set this up.