As reported in an earlier update one of the two large HVAC systems that heats/cools the Church stopped working. It was determined that it was too old and costly to repair. Estimates to replace the unit were over $18,000. Unfortunately, we had to replace all of the duct work connecting the system which added $5800 to the cost of the project. We were given a Home Mission Grant for $10,000 and are working to cover the rest of the costs through our general fund.
The good news is that the project is now complete and the new unit is installed and working! Imagine when we all get back into St. Mary's how great it will be in the church.
We would like to sincerely thank the Infrastructure Crew for their work to get this project completed. It meant meeting the company doing the work at the church, solving issues as they came up and keeping the project on track.
Home Mission Grant Given to Saint Mary of the Annunciation
In December of 2019, one of the two large HVAC systems that heats/cools the Church stopped working. It was determined that it was too old and costly to repair. Estimates to replace the unit was over $18,000. With limited cash on hand and other repairs that needed funding, we did not have the money necessary to complete the purchase. We requested an emergency Home Mision Grant from the Diocesan Home Mission Program. We have been blessed to have been granted $10,000. This means we can move forward with the purchase the unit without taking out any additional loans.
We would like to sincerely thank the Diocese of Richmond for making this grant available to us. Home Mission Grant funding is provided through the Diocesan Annual Appeal. It is part of the Office of the Propagation of Faith, a Diocesan branch of the Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith. This office helps in the procurement of funds for the support of Catholic mis- sions in Virginia, the United States and in foreign countries. It administers the Mission Cooperative Program and the Home Mission Grant program to support our mission parishes. It also provides aide to smaller parishes such as Saint Mary of the Annunci- ation outside of the Home Mission designation.
Money our parishioners donate to the Diocesan Annual Appeal, reaches a broad range of those in need from our Diocese. As the Diocesan Annual Appeal kicks off for 2020, please contribute with the good of the whole Diocese in mind.