The Catholic Church of 
St. Katharine Drexel

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As we navigate these unprecedented times one would think that the last thing we would concern ourselves with as a faith community is a capital campaign. From my perspective that would be negative thinking and a missed opportunity. A capital campaign is about being attentive to the present needs of a community as well as building for its future.

Our Holy Father, Francis wrote once that “Faith is born of an encounter with the living God who calls us and reveals his love, a love which precedes us and upon which we can lean for security and for building our lives. Transformed by this love, we gain fresh vision, new eyes to see; we realize that it contains a great promise of fulfillment, and that a vision of the future opens up before us.”

The Saint Katharine Drexel Church Community of Ramsey is grounded in our faith in the living God who loves us and calls all of us to bring the presence of Jesus to our world. So it may continually be transformed and claimed for Christ. We do that through our liturgies, through our community outreach and works for justice, through our faith formation programs for all, and through our social interaction with one another.  All of which demands a physical place for us to be community.  While we have successfully done that in our temporary space at 7101 143^rd Ave, here in Ramsey, it has limited the possibilities for our growth and an even more solid footing for living our Mission “to see Christ in all, and be Christ to all.”  It is absolutely imperative therefore that we build a church and parish center we can call home and from which we will continue to bring Christ to our world.

It is for this reason that we are launching into a second capital campaign – Building for Eternity – Now.  It has been said that “God can never be outdone in generosity,” that being true, we can all extend that reality by our generosity, and by our working together to build for the future of Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Church.  Please join me and all your brothers and sisters in the parish in this endeavor.  Let us all take to heart and place our trust in the words of our Patron Saint, Katharine Drexel– “press forward and fear nothing.”  God Bless!

Father Paul A. Jaroszeski

Dear Parishioners:

Here at St. Katharine Drexel our situation is not unique.  We are a church, like those in the early days of the Apostles, gathering together to celebrate the source and summit of our faith. What a privilege we’ve been given to be with one another and to be with Christ.  Soon, we will do this in our own church building. 

Pledging in precarious times requires faith.  But since we are a faith community, we can do this.  “Now, faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not apparent.” (Hebrews 11:1)
We have established a goal of $4.5 million in order to begin construction of our new church building.  While this seems like a large amount, participation by all members of the parish family will make this goal attainable.

We are asking our entire parish family to consider a minimum pledge over the next 36 months of $3000.

• The pledge would be a sacrifice of a little more than $2 a day and would not pose a burden for most parishioners.
• Your pledge will ensure a promising future for the Catholic Church of St. Katharine Drexel.
• Your campaign pledge is above and beyond your regular tithing.

“Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.” (Luke 12:48)

Some of us have been especially blessed by the Lord with material means.  A heartfelt appeal is made to those parishioners to reflect on their ability to make a very generous pledge to the campaign.  We ask that those who are capable of making pledges of $25,000, $50,000, $100,000 or more lay the foundation of success for this appeal.

Our love for our Lord will fuel our faith.  But we know that “The eye has not seen, and the ear has not heard, nor has it entered into the heart of man, what things God has prepared for those who love him.” (1 Cor 2:9).  We can’t wait to see what the Lord has for us as a parish family.

Your brother and sister in Christ,
Don Plantenberg and Vicki Mansour
Campaign Chairpersons

Online
You may now give securely online through our account with ParishSOFT, using a credit or debit card. Follow link and click drop down bar. Scroll and select fund: Building for Eternity-NOW Capital Campaign
Text
You may now give securely via text by texting "GIVE" to the Phone Number: 763-634-7072
Mail
Send a check to:
Church of St. Katharine Drexel
7101 - 143rd Ave NW, Suite G
Ramsey, MN 55303

Note in the memo line designating your gift for "Capital Campaign"