Building Projects
"Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain." (Psalm 127:1)
These are proposed or current major building projects for St. Brendan Parish. While our material resources do not define our parish, they do serve our spiritual mission and the overall good of our parishioners and community. By prudent planning and stewardship of the gifts God has entrusted our parish through its parishioners, we can keep our parish in good physical shape for years to come.
In addition to active projects, the Buildings and Grounds committee of the St. Brendan Finance Council is actively studying our campus and developing a multi-stage plan for maintenance and improvements.
Information given below is subject to change.
Main School HVAC
I was also made aware the boiler dates to 1964 (with some sort of work/overhaul in 1982) and many of the radiator units in classrooms have failing valves which need replacing. After multiple conversations and review of information for remedying these issues, there was a unanimous recommendation from Finance council to proceed with plans to upgrade to an 95% efficient HVAC system (the current boiler is 50% efficient) with both heating and cooling through a duct system eliminating the use of the ailing radiators and the troublesome window units. Those plans were then shared with the pastoral council for feedback and sent to the diocese for review and approval.
We knew that soon something had to be done. While this will cost more "upfront" it will likely be less expensive in the long run, and definitely provide a better educational environment for the classrooms year round, help protect the interior of the building and air quality, and be better stewardship of our resources than simply replacing the boiler - an expensive endeavor on its own, that would still leave us with an ailing and aged system that only provided heating.
Cost: Approximately $165,000
Funded by: School Dinner Auction 2022, (Likely any proceeds from Dinner Auction 2023) and donations for project
Planned for: Summer 2023
School Tuckpointing
The main school building needs tuckpointing and sealing to prevent moisture-related problems in our classrooms. The need is urgent.
Cost: Approximately $55,000
Funded by: School dinner auction 2021 and savings
Planned for: Summer 2022
Church/Rectory Repairs
Serious replacements are needed for the church/rectory HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Cost: Approximately $550,000
Funded by: Respond, Restore, & Renew capital campaign
Begun: April, 2021
Progress Photos
Parking Lot Repairs
The upper parking lot has extensive cracking that will continue to worsen drastically if left unrepaired. This is the area where our children play. Additionally, the side lot needs minor repairs and sealing to prevent its getting into bad shape.
To be completed: Summer 2020
Funded by: Special Donation
Cost: Approximately $59,000
Playground Matting Replacement
The playground matting has deteriorated severely and has become a safety hazard. It needs to be completely replaced.
To be completed: Summer 2020
Funded by: St. Brendan School Foundation grant
Cost: Approximately $65,000
Parish Hall Meeting Room
The final major item in the Faith, Family, and Futures capital campaign (August 2015-August 2020) is the renovation of the old bathrooms and storage space in the parish hall / gymnasium to provide for better storage for the school and a ground-level, accessible meeting room for the entire parish.
To be completed: Summer 2020
Funded by: Contributions to Faith, Family, and Futures
Cost: Approximately $29,000
