We are happy to announce that St. Mary of the Rosary Parish’s Restoring Beauty Project is proceeding nicely. Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners, including several substantial donations and the invaluable contribution of Whit Baker's carpentry expertise and labor, 73% of the estimated costs for Phase 1 are now covered by your current pledges.

   These funds have enabled us to purchase the calvary scene statues that have been delivered to the statue restorer located near Seattle. Father Vincent just returned from a trip there to check on the progress of all St. Mary’s statues and noted that a lot of progress has been made although there is still some work to go before they are completed. Additionally, contracts have been awarded for the design, creation, and installation of the St. Mary stained-glass window. Two new angel statues have also been acquired. Whit Baker has expertly crafted the the first of two statue bases, which will be painted soon. Your donations will also fund the materials for the second statue base, freestanding altar, high altar, and ambo, which he will also construct. The pledges we have received will also cover the projected cost of repairing and painting the sanctuary's interior walls as well as replacing the sanctuary carpet with new flooring.

   To complete Phase 1, we still need to raise $107,000 to cover the costs of new lighting and essential updates and repairs to the sacristy. We encourage you to consider making regular donations, no matter the size. Your contributions are invaluable in bringing this vision to life. 

    Donation envelopes and pledge cards are available at the back of the sanctuary. Our next fundraisers coming up include the parish cookbook, and Mardi Gras Dinner and Dessert Auction and quilt raffle on Feb. 22. Alexis Peters continues to lead the fundraising campaign, and our new Business Manager, Jolene McGee, is providing project management support to assist Father Vincent with project execution. Please contact either of them with any questions or to discuss donation options. Let's spread the word to our friends, family, and the wider community about this exciting project. Together, we can restore the beauty of St. Mary of the Rosary to its original glory!