Letter to the Pastor from Church Development:

Dear Fr. Don,

Serving St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church through this Feasibility Study has been a privilege. A

total of 210 individuals participated in the study, representing 167 households of the parish. This is a

36% level of participation (based on 462 total households in the parish). This represents an excellent

level of participation (normal Feasibility Study participation level is 10% +).

We learned a great deal about the parish in the study. Most encouraging is that a high percentage

of parishioners feel their spiritual and social needs are being met, and there is a high level of

confidence in the Pastor, parish leaders, and parish staff. It is apparent that parishioners have

great affection for St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, their spiritual home, and want to build

these facilities as a part of their ministry and stewardship of God’s blessings. Survey participants

indicated a significant need for participation in the building design and additional details about

the maintenance budget.

During the survey, 113 survey participants expressed an interest in giving $1,015,180 towards

the project to the Church Development Consultants in the survey. Our original estimate of the

amount that could be raised was $1.6M; however, the generous financial considerations noted

above warrant a financial forecast of raising $2.4M from the parish households. In addition,

sources outside the parish have indicated to parish staff that they are open to considering gifts of

an additional + $ 2 M.

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church could raise between $2,000,000 and $4,000,000 from

parishioners through a well-conducted, three-year Capital Campaign based on parishioner

engagement, clear communication, stewardship education, and prayerful discernment.

Enclosed is a complete review of the information and data we gathered through the Feasibility

Study. We have also provided you with concerns and recommendations for a Capital Campaign.

All of this is provided to assist the parish leadership in better understanding the parishioners and

the direction God is moving the parish. If you have questions, please contact us at any time.

Thank you for allowing Church Development to spend time with your fellow parishioners and

learn more about the great things St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church is doing in our Lord’s

name.

Respectfully,

Denis Greene, President
Peter Kardash, Senior Consultant