As you are aware, with the assistance of the diocese, the mission purchased 14 acres designed to be the future home for our faith community. You also

know that in March we began the exciting first steps in transforming that land into a multipurpose building which will better suit the needs of our growing mission, as excavation and site prep work began.

Though we are still in the process of finalizing all of the details for our new facility, there are a few initial details we can share. We currently have an 80-foot by 120-foot building on the drawing board, which will seat between 300 and 400 people. While we are very thankful and blessed to have our current meeting space, just imagine having that much space to enjoy and celebrate Mass.

The multipurpose building will give us more opportunities by:

• Giving us room to grow. We cannot, nor do we want to, remain in a crowded basement for much longer. A new facility will allow us to increase in number.

• Providing us space for more classes. As we increase in size, we plan to continue offering more and more educational opportunities for both youth and adults.

• Increasing our ministries. With more room, we will better reach out to our community and better service them with more opportunities for them to join us.

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Pastor’s Goal: $84,272St. Michael the Archangel Needs: $63,204Pope Francis Charitable Trust Fund: $4,214Catholic Education Trust Fund: $2,528Priests Retirement: $3,371Cathedral: $7,584

Note: A portion of diocesan funds, approximately 4% of our initial goal, is set aside for campaign expenses and unfulfilled pledges

We will receive 75% of all funds raised until we hit the Pastor’s Goal. Everything we raise beyond the Pastor’s Goal will remain at St. Michael the Archangel

CHallENGE Goal: $147,000Receiving $125,932 in campaign funds will allow us to cover the initial cost of our property’s excavation.

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OuR ChalleNgeOur challenge is to go beyond our initial goal and reach for our dreams. Once we reach our first goal, everything we raise will stay here in Erwin. We have established our Challenge Goal with a reality in mind. We are currently using funds which have allowed us to begin the excavation process. However, in order to replenish that fund and pay for the first part of the land prep process through this fundraising effort, I am challenging us to dig deep and reach for our $147,000 goal. This goal will allow us to completely cover the initial cost of the excavation of our property.

As a mission, there will be many milestones shared on this journey together. We cannot reach those milestones without taking a first step toward them and putting our faith in the One who will guide our path. Thank you for being a part of this momentous first step. I thank you, and future generations of Catholics in and near Erwin thank you.

otHEr Ways tHE Home CamPaiGN Will HElP st. miCHaEl tHE arCHaNGEl

PoPE FraNCis CHaritablE trust FuNdWe can apply for grants to further our charitable efforts in the region.

CatHoliC EduCatioN trust FuNdWe can apply for grants to assist our educational programs like vBS and RCiA.