Second Spring Campaign

In 1852, Cardinal Saint John Newman used the phrase “second spring” in his famous sermon referring to the rebirth of Catholicism in England. Cardinal Newman was canonized on October 13, 2019. We are happy to recognize his sainthood and adopt his expression for our campaign to retire the debt remaining from our construction over the last three years. 

As a result of the successful Saint Andrew Capital Campaign, our campus has undergone significant upgrades and expansion over the past three years. The work that has been completed is staggering:

• construction of the church narthex and entrance,
• pastoral center,
• friary,
• school entrance,
• adoration chapel,
• parking lots,
• and a new storage unit housing our maintenance department crew and equipment, materials of the Boy Scouts and Knights of Columbus, and Parish School realia.

These wonderful improvements have modernized and increased the usability of our campus, and have also brought greater visibility and recognition to our parish. In short, it has been a “Second Spring” in every sense. And this transformation could not have been completed without the many generous donors to the Saint Andrew Capital Campaign!
 
However, as Fr. Jim recently mentioned at Mass, the initial budget for the above projects was exceeded due to a number of unanticipated costs, such as increased labor and materials costs, unforeseen site conditions, and changes to plans requested by the Diocese and the City. As a result, we now have over $1.5 million in construction-related debt. While this number is significant, it is not insurmountable.
 
How can you help retire this debt so we will not have to pay interest on it beginning next March? First, please pay off any remaining portion of your earlier pledge as soon as possible. You are also invite you to participate in this “Second Spring” by increasing your earlier pledge (or making a first-time pledge) to the Capital Campaign, or a pledge to the Second Spring Campaign.

Fr. Jim is asking for the participation of all parishioners, as well as each organization affiliated with the parish. If every Saint Andrew parishioner and organization participates in this Second Spring, our debt will be paid off in short order, which in turn will free up funds for additional capital projects, continuing maintenance needs, and parish ministries. We ask for your prayerful consideration and discernment of this request.

Create your Pledge to the Second Spring Campaign: Make a Pledge
Make a payment on your pledge or donate:  Make a Payment or Donate to Second Spring.
 
Should you have any questions about the Capital Campaign, this Second Spring, or the construction projects and plans, please feel free to call or email Fr. Jim or any members of the Finance Council.
 
As always, your generous consideration of this request is greatly appreciated.