Capital Campaign Kickoff Over 400 parishioners met our architects and got a preview of some of the architectural drawings for our new church.

Building Committee Chair, Bill Knauer, and Capital Campaign Director, Stephen Carr Capital Campaign Kickoff

Parishioners socialize and get a first look at architectural drawings.

Capital Campaign Kickoff Father Mosimann talks with some parishioners about some design considerations for our new church.

Capital Campaign Kickoff Architect Art Lohsen points out some design details and responds to parishioner questions.

Vision for Our New Church Respect the central mystery of our faith - the Eucharist – Show unity of the Crucifix, Altar and Tabernacle as the elements representing this mystery Enable all to worship through appropriate space design and use of religious elements Articulate our history in Leesburg – Incorporating elements of our Little Church – Provide a welcoming façade to our town 6

A preliminary design for our new church. Capital Campaign Kickoff

Some preliminary designs for the interior of our new church. Capital Campaign Kickoff

Some exterior options for our new church. Capital Campaign Kickoff

A design for our campus Capital Campaign Kickoff

When can we break ground? When we have 50% of the estimated church construction costs in our building fund. and We can demonstrate a plan to successfully retire the remaining 50% debt within a reasonable timeframe.

Arts & Liturgy Jack Hanssen Building Committee Members Bio Summary Sheet is available in the literature racks in vestibule Communication Diane Beauchamp Sue Patania Jim Patania Fundraising Jack Fox Phil Rusciolelli Chairperson Bill Knauer Finance Barry Nelen Scribe Betty Eisenmann Hospitality Katie Maceda At Large Jim Wynn Karen Stapleton

Goals of Building Committee Raise the necessary funds to break ground on our new church Finalize design of the new church Provide information to parishioners Build a church which gives glory to God, as soon as possible Honor the legacy of Leesburg Catholics by providing a Catholic gateway to the historic district 13

Challenges What could stand in our way? Plan How are we preparing to meet these challenges? Dependency How can you help? Having 50% of the estimated cost in hand by June 2010 Initiate a 20 week fundraising campaign this fall Commitment and generosity of our parishioners Obtaining construction permits, site plans, and special exemptions Understanding and following the town's process Open communication with the town Unforeseen construction problemsPrepare contingency plansPrayer Building Program Best Case Scenario Ground breaking in June 2010, still on schedule Church dedication around June 2011 We have a workable plan, a dedicated building committee and many parishioners ready to volunteer to get our church built!

Spirit Day Preparation for Confirmation picture

First Youth Mass Join us for an upcoming Youth Mass on the third Sunday evening of every month

St. Francis of Assisi – October 4

Youth Rally

All Saints Day Parade