REDEVELOPMENT NEWS
November 2018
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ST. BART'S BUILDING CAMPAIGN
Ministry, Preschool and community programs at St Bart’s are expanding, and available space on our campus is scheduled seven days a week! As we honor everyone who built our church, we are at a tipping point where the campus and facilities must be updated to serve our community for future generations.
HONOR FAITH. BUILD FUTURE
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This campaign help us fulfill the Strategic Plan, Campus Master Plan and most importantly, feedback and priorities from our parish community.
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The
Honor Faith. Build Future.
campaign is raising $8.0 million to provide improved campus accessibility, expanded parking and a new parish Community Center.
The need is clear. The campaign honors our traditions and transforms our campus to serve God and our neighbors.
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Campaign Stats:
We’ve raised 2/3 of our goal, thanks to 210 families that already made a pledge to the campaign. THANK YOU! This is an
amazing
accomplishment
, and we continue to meet with more families to build relationships and invite their support for the campaign. We will reach our goal together.
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Ready to start construction in 2019!
We have received sufficient cash donations to kick-off the initial construction phase in 2019. The new Chapel and Youth Room updates do not require CUP (Conditional Use Permit) approval. We can begin submitting construction permit applications for this work now, planning to start the work in early 2019.
The CUP package for the Upper Parking Lot and Parish Community Center construction was submitted and is now going through a review process by the various departments in the City of Poway. Approvals for these two phases of campus redevelopment are expected in six to nine months.
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Announcing St. Bart’s Redevelopment Schedule
A 3-phase construction plan will provide the most cost-effective schedule and provides seamless continuation of worship, Preschool, meetings, activities, safe parking and access to the campus during construction.
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Phase 1: Chapel and Youth /Meeting Room
Construction and renovation is planned to begin in
early 2019
with completion BEFORE the Parish Hall tear down. The current Youth Room will be transformed into a small Chapel, perfect for Preschool chapel, small weddings and memorials, and small worship services with flexible seating for 117. Updating the adjacent courtyard provides flexibility for indoor-outdoor seating for 175 people and a meditative space and labyrinth.
The redesigned conference room space next to the Parish Office will become a multi-use Youth/Meeting Room and small kitchen. This meeting room and kitchen will support group meetings and meal preparations during construction and provides seating for almost the same number of tables as the Parish Hall. The restrooms located between the new Chapel and Youth/Meeting Room will be updated to meet ADA codes. And a new sidewalk from the lower parking lot will add a direct walkway to the Chapel courtyard, providing safe access to the courtyard and campus buildings during construction.
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Phase 2: Upper Parking Lot and Playground
The Parish Hall tear down begins following the CUP approval. Then construction begins for a 50-space Upper Parking lot for safer Preschool drop-off and disabled parking with direct access to the campus. This phase also provides a new 1500 sq ft playground for our growing Preschool, and new more accessible ramp access to the Columbarium.
Ministry and community support meetings that are scheduled in the Parish Hall, parish events and Thrift Shop Nook will be relocated during the construction. A meeting calendar with new meeting locations will be provided prior to the tear down of the Parish Hall, and new signage will direct us to the meeting locations.
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Phase 3: Parish Community Center
Construction of the new two-level Parish Community Center with elevator to courtyard level, covered stairs and additional handicapped parking spaces begins after completion of the Upper Parking Lot. The Parish Community Center provides campus accessibility and features multi-purpose spaces for small and large gatherings, commercial kitchen, and ADA restrooms. During the Community Center construction, the completed Upper Parking area will provide safe pedestrian and handicapped vehicle access to all campus areas.
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Campaign Giving
We’ve made great progress. Thank you to St. Bart’s parishioners, Preschool families and community members who already pledged over $5.3 million toward our $8.0 million goal. Every gift is a blessing, no matter the size of the gift. You can join the campaign today by making a one-time gift or donate over five-years.
How to Give?
There are multiple ways to
make a pledge
to the campaign, and some donation options also provide tax advantages for charitable giving.
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My dad asked me to write about why I want to be in everything having to do with church. I went on a mission trip to Haiti two years ago with my Dad because it looked like such a poor place. I felt bad for the people, and I wanted to help. While in Haiti Maya McKone-Sweet told me about youth group and how they serve the community, go on trips and have fun. Unfortunately I had to wait two years, and I am so glad to join youth group this year for fun, learning and community service.
I heard about confirmation from older members of the youth choir, and that's one of many goals I have for myself including vestry (following my dad's footsteps), or to help with redevelopment of our church. I love this church and want to continue to help it grow, and to watch us do amazing things with the Lord at our side the whole time.
-Sofia Grandinetti
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Charitable Gifts & Taxes
Did you miss the recent discussion at St. Bart's with LouAnna Dickerson, CPA, about maximizing allowable tax deductions for donations? You can schedule a complimentary 15-minute private consultation with LouAnna to get your questions answered. Call 858-673-1347
and mention that you are a member of St. Bart's Church.
Contact
Judy Macemon
, campaign co-chair, (858) 487-2159 with additional questions.
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We enrolled our boys in St Bart’s Preschool when we moved into this area. We were not attending a church and so we decided to check out St. Bart’s Sunday School and worship because of the sign, “All are welcome, no exceptions” because this is how we want to raise our children. Now Blair and I both teach Sunday School. We support St. Bart’s and the redevelopment campaign because we love St Bart’s and want to be a part of creating a strong future here for other families.
-Karen & Blair Matsumoto
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Ideas? Questions?
Contact a Committee Member!
ARCHITECTUAL (ARCH) COMMITTEE
: Fr. Mark McKone-Sweet, Co-chairs Mark Davis and Cynthia Webb, Ted Osborne, the Rev. William Zettinger, John Savory, Christine Cowart, Connie Munoz, Mike Fuqua, Larry Salvadori, Costa Dillon, Mike Jewett, Dan Crane
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AMPAIGN STEERING COMMITTEE:
Fr. Mark McKone-Sweet, Co-chairs Judy Macemon and Brooke Grandinetti, Campaign Treasurer Bill Angus, and members Marion Froehlich, Holly Gray, Jerry Gray, George Liggins, Archie Makatini, Karen Matsumoto, Greg Moran, Don Spencer, Denny Walters and Nancy Walters.
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I’ve been involved with the church since late 2006. I served in many church services as acolyte year round, especially during Christmas, Easter, baptisms, confirmations, and many other services. In 2016, I was confirmed, and I’ve helped out in many church events with my mom, family, and youth friends.
I’m excited about the redevelopment plan because it will give our youth more space to run programs and events with a new space to gather to do homework, plan activities, and just be together. There are many challenges young people face today, and being part of a church community with other youth to talk to and figure out ways to overcome the challenges is important. I also support this project for the good c
hanges it will bring to our church campus—better parking and accessibility for everyone, bigger kitchen and community center to serve people in our community in the years ahead.
-Kiera Moran
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