Most of the time when St. Joseph is pictured in artwork, he is holding one of three things: the Christ child, a staff with lilies sprouting out from it, or a hammer (or some other tool). Membership in this new club for benefactors of St. Joseph Parish will be limited to 400 people (this is less than a ¼ of our current parish census). To be a member of this new club a person or family must donate $100. Members of this club, in addition to helping us build toward a financial secure future, will be able to win $200 ten months of the year and $500 two months of the year. This fun and easy little fundraiser will earn the parish $37,000 that will go straight into creating another endowment for St. Joseph Parish.

On Wednesday, March 7, 2018, I met with members of the Facilities Assessment Team.  I am very grateful for the work that they have done in assessing our buildings.  The information we have gathered will go a long way in helping us prepare for the future.  We do have some expensive projects in our future.  We will at some time in the future have to replace the heating and air conditioning unit for the Church, update our parish/school kitchen, and the courtyard in between school and Church is in major need of repairs.  None of these repairs are going to be cheap and this is the reason why I believe the Lily and Hammer Club is so important for the future of the parish.

400 Families at $100 = $40,000 - $3,000 for Prize money = $37,000
$37,000 X 5 Years = $185,000 for the parish
$185,000 – $50,000 New AC/Heating Unit for Church* = $135,000. 
$135,000 - $90,000 New Roof for School** = $45,000.
$45,000 could then be used for repairs to the courtyard between school and church, new sound system in Church, parking lot repairs, bell tower, and other yet unknown expenses.