Proposed Redesign of the Worship Space

For several weeks, I have been writing about rediscovering the sacred. The topic that probably caught most of your attention was a possible renovation of the church. During this time, I have been meeting with small groups from the parish to get their feedback on a proposed design. I did that because I wanted to get some perspective and questions from parishioners. Some of the questions that I have received are:
 

• Why should we do this?
• What’s wrong with the current design of our church?
• Knowing the struggles the parish has faced with finances, is now the best time?
• Wouldn’t it be better to spend this money on the poor?
• How does this affect the desire to build a new school?
• Do we really want to go into debt again?
• Is the Archbishop forcing us to do this?
• Are we going back to pre-Vatican II times?

It has been fruitful to hear these questions because it allows me to address all these issues when I present the proposed design to all of you. Below are three dates where you will have an opportunity to hear more about this. These meetings will take place in Mother Seton Hall.
 

• Tuesday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, May 11, at 8:40 a.m. (right after morning Mass)

• Saturday, May 21, at 9:00 a.m.

As we gather, it is my hope that we would be respectful of all opinions. We can disagree and remain kind and courteous in our discussions. I have heard that some have already made up their mind even before hearing any details. This is still a proposal. Together, let us pray that the Holy Spirit will guide any decisions to be made.

May 8, 2022


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