Sanctuary Renovation 2023
Capital Campaign Letter
Dear Parishioners, February 2022
About a quarter century ago, dedicated parishioners took on the considerable work that resulted in a new St. Pius X. On April 11, 1999, we consecrated this church where for the last 22 years our community has celebrated the sacraments.
This church was built without incurring any ongoing debt. All the men and women who were associated with this project should be most proud. We must be grateful to the parish members who generously contributed towards this project and to the pastors who took the leadership of this project. The new church has remained substantially the same since it was new in 1999. It is our home; it is our faith home, and just like your home where you live, after a time you see things you want to change, improve, and update.
Two years ago, I announced that St. Pius X was considering a ‘Sanctuary Renovation Project’. The pandemic compelled us to put the project on hold. However, for the last six months we have made significant progress and now we are about to begin our Capital Campaign.
I ask you to prayerfully consider joining the journey to create a more beautiful, visually engaging, inspirationally sacred worship space here at St. Pius X.
The total amount required to complete the project is approximately $800,000 (Including contingency) -- it is a large sum of money. We can do this! Actually, God can do this! As your pastor I ask you to prayerfully consider supporting this Capital Campaign - Renewing Our Sacred Space.
I hope you will join in this sacrificial commitment beyond your regular tithes and offerings. Together, our love offering and two year-long commitment will allow God’s vision to be realized in our church.
Thank you for your love of our Lord Jesus and for His church, St. Pius X. With Him, ALL things are possible! Mark 10:27
Devotedly,
Fr. Shiju Thuruthiyil OSH
Pastor
With a humble heart, we thank you!
This is the day which the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it (Ps 118:24).
Dear Parishioners and Well-Wishers of St. Pius X Church,
About a quarter century ago, dedicated parishioners took on the considerable work that resulted in a new St. Pius X. On April 11, 1999, we consecrated this church where for the last 24 years our community has celebrated the sacraments. Three years ago, I announced that St. Pius X was considering a ‘Sanctuary Renovation Project’. The pandemic compelled us to put the project on hold. However, in the last year we have made significant progress - sanctuary renovation construction work began on June 1st, 2023. I am extremely happy to invite you to the dedication of our new Altar and Sanctuary which will be celebrated on Sunday August 13, 2023, at the 9 a.m. Mass.
As I call to mind the many individuals who have participated in this project, I am indeed humbled. First, I must mention the parish members and well-wishers who have sacrificed in providing the necessary finances, giving innumerable hours of personal time, sharing abilities and expertise, and the prayer that this project would reflect the will and wisdom of God. In addition, we have been blessed with the support of many outside the parish, former members and friends who have recognized our need. We are grateful for their generous gifts and prayerful support. As we dedicate this new Sanctuary and Altar, my prayer is that the people of Klamath Falls and the greater community will come often, pray with us, and feel at home. May the beauty of our new sanctuary bring honor and glory to God!
Thank you for your love of our Lord Jesus and for His church and parish, St. Pius X.
May God bless and keep you,
Fr. Shiju Thuruthiyil OSH
Pastor
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