St. Jude Parish Memorial Giving Opportunities · 2020-07-16 · St. Jude Parish 321 W. Butler Ave....

St. Jude Parish

321 W. Butler Ave. Chalfont, PA 18914

215-822-0179 stjudechalfont.org

[email protected]

St. Jude Parish Memorial Giving Opportunities

Updated July 2020

“Sacred art is true and beautiful when its form corresponds to its particular vocation:

evoking and glorifying, in faith and adoration, the transcendent mystery of God.”

The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) para. 2502

We are building something beautiful for God.

Will you join us in this great endeavor?

Dear Parish Family,

The response of the parishioners to the interior and exterior renovations of the church has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic. It is truly an honor to be a part of such a generous and committed parish.

I cannot wait until you see the stunning beauty of the new exterior of the church. The changes are simple yet transforming and will complement the elegant renovations already made to the church interior.

When we look upon the great cathedrals of Europe, like St. Peter’s in Rome or Notre Dame in Paris, we can easily forget that they were built by donations, both large and small, from the people who would worship there. Our renovation goals may not be quite as grand as these magnificent structures, but our intent is ultimately the same, which is to build a welcoming, reverent, sacred, and beautiful place to offer our prayers and to worship God.

I invite you to share in these worthy goals. For that reason we are offering an array of sponsorship options, both large and small. We want everyone in our parish family to feel like they can participate in this important work. Together, we can build something beautiful for God and for our children.

Monsignor Francis W. Beach

Pastor, St. Jude Parish, Chalfont

You may choose to sponsor simply as a gift from your family to the parish, or you may choose to memorialize a loved one or a special event. Some reasons for a memorial gift might include:

Remembering a deceased loved one

Celebrating a wedding or a wedding anniversary

Giving a gift in gratitude

Honoring someone on a special birthday: birth, 50th, 80th

In recognition of your thoughtful generosity, your memorial will be perpetually remembered on a permanent display in the Church Narthex.

On behalf of both the parish family and future generations, I thank you in advance for your participation in this Memorial Giving endeavor.

God bless you.

Monsignor Francis W. Beach

Mass of Rededication of the renovated Sanctuary, Oct. 28, 2018

Msgr. Beach, pastor, celebrant; Msgr. McCoy, pastor emeritus, &

Fr. Jeffrey Rott, parochial vicar, concelebrants

In this sacred space, Christ Himself comes to be with His people in the Holy Eucharist, the Source and Summit of our Faith. The goal of our renovations has been to dramatically beautify the Sanctuary area to enhance the experience of the faithful during worship and to give glory to God. The entire Sanctuary was moved forward and the Sanctuary wall, or reredos, redesigned in the Romanesque Style in European Beechwood and polished crème porcelain. In the center arch, rising 18 feet, hangs our original crucifix, restored and resized proportionate to the new space. Mosaic angels kneel in adoration facing the new tabernacle and crucifix. The remainder of the wall, extending from the arches to the ceiling, has been covered with fieldstone, repeating the theme from the original church. The altar and ambo were refurbished, and the Sanctuary floor has been covered in beautiful crème porcelain tiles.

Renovation of the Sanctuary

Renovation of the Sanctuary: Romanesque-Style Arches in European

Beechwood and Polished Crème Porcelain with Fieldstone Frame; renovation of marble altar and ambo; Crème Porcelain Tile Sanctuary Flooring and Steps: $75,000

This gift can be split into 10 shares of $7,500 each.

Quantity: 10 shares; 8 available, 2 CLAIMED

Renovated, Resized, and Restored Crucifix: $30,000 gift

This gift can be split into three shares of $10,000 each.


“Our visible churches, holy places, are images of the holy city, the heavenly Jerusalem, toward which we are making our way on pilgrimage.” CCC 1198

Matching Ciborium and Chalice for the Offering

of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: $2,000 gift per set

Quantity: 7 sets; 4 sets available, 3 CLAIMED

“I wish to create a church so beautiful that it would move even the hardest heart to prayer.” The unknown architect of Glastonbury Abbey

Full-Frontal Altar Cloths: Trimmed in Gold, these custom-designed altar cloths will coordinate with the liturgical vestments for each liturgy. $5,000 gift each

Red: CLAIMED

Green: CLAIMED

Gold: CLAIMED

Purple: CLAIMED

White: CLAIMED

Chasubles and Dalmatics: The chasuble is the vestment worn by the priest celebrating the Sacred Liturgy. A coordinating Dalmatic is worn by the deacon assisting the priest.

Set of custom-designed Chasuble and Dalmatic in each of the 4 liturgical colors: $5,000 per set

Quantity: 4 sets; 2 sets available, 2 CLAIMED

Liturgical Items and Church Furnishings

The beauty of the liturgical items and the vestments with which the priests, deacons, and altar are adorned serve as reminders to us of the splendor of God and the majesty of the Mass, which brings Heaven to earth.

6 Processional Candlesticks: $500 gift each

Quantity: 6; 3 available, 3 CLAIMED

Large Floor Candlesticks for around the Altar: $750 gift each

Quantity: 6; 6 available


“The altar brings heaven into the community assembled on earth.” Pope Benedict XVI

Processional Canopy for 40 Hours Devotions

and other Eucharistic Celebrations: $2,500 gift

CLAIMED

“The liturgical celebration involves signs and symbols relating to creation (candles, water, fire)… Taken up by the power of the Holy Spirit, these cosmic elements...become bearers of the saving and sanctifying action of Christ.” CCC 1189

Six Romanesque Torches and One Stand for

Special Liturgies: $500 gift each



European Beechwood Lectern Used for Special Readings, e.g., Holy Thursday and Good Friday Liturgies and 40 Hours Devotions: $2,500 gift


Living Stones Memorial: In order to give all our parishioners the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful endeavor, we are offering shares in the fieldstone wall for a gift of $500. There is no limit to the number of shares available, as this will be a perpetual memorial. It is a perfect opportunity to remember your deceased loved ones or to commemorate an important event in the life of your family.

“Beauty, then, is not mere decoration, but rather an essential element of the liturgical action, since it is an attribute of God himself and his revelation… Nothing can be too beautiful for God.” Pope Benedict XVI

Tree of Life: The original Tree of Life was in the Garden of Eden, but the new Tree of Life is the Cross. The leaves on our Tree of Life match the colors in the Wreath of Victory, woven throughout the People of God windows that frame our worship area. $12,000 gift


CLAIMED

“Like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices to God through Christ Jesus.” 1 Peter 2:5

Music and Audio Renovations

“The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable value, greater even than that of any other art. The main reason for this pre-eminence is that, as a combination of sacred music and words, it forms a necessary or integral part of solemn liturgy.” CCC 1156

What more could be said about the importance of music to enhance the liturgy and the worship of the faithful?

Our sound system and choir area have been in need of improvements. A new sound system and new equipment have been installed. An elevated area for the choir has been built, with space underneath to store the hardware for the equipment, improving appearance and decreasing safety hazards. Chairs have also been purchased.

Music and Audio Renovations:

Sound System Equipment, including Mixerboard, Speakers, and Directional Microphones; Loft, seating, and stands for Choir, Musical Instruments, and Equipment: $40,000 gift



The comfort, aesthetics, and functionality of the church building with these fundamental renovations:

A new lighting system with variable lighting levels has replaced harsh lighting and dark corners with warmth and light.

Slip-proof and scuff resistant Centiva flooring installed throughout the entire worship area has enhanced the beauty and function, replacing the worn rug that absorbed sound and contributed to poor acoustics.

Architectural Renovations

Architectural Renovations:

Complete new lighting system, with recessed LED lights (135), Gimbal spotlights on the Grottos and Stations, and eight Colonial Pendant Chandeliers adorned with cruciform symbols, all with adjustable lighting systems; Centiva tile flooring throughout the nave: $80,000 gift


Quantity: 16 shares; 16 available

“Churches are not simply gathering places but signify and make visible the Church living in this place, the dwelling of God with men reconciled and united in Christ.” CCC 1180

Kitchenette in Narthex Meeting Room: With a sink, refrigerator, microwave, and cabinets, the new kitchenette will help our hospitality group provide food and drinks for social events in the narthex and meeting room. $20,000 gift

This gift can be split into 2 shares of $10,000 each. Quantity: 2 shares; 2 available

Narthex and Chapel Entrance Renovations

“’The Church is the People that God gathers in the whole world. She exists in local communities and is made real as a liturgical, above all a Eucharistic, assembly. ” CCC, para. 752

Reconditioned Solid Red-Oak Doors: The beautiful exterior doors have been refurbished and repurposed and placed on the kitchenette, the bathroom, and the closets. $1,000 gift each


Recessed Lighting: New lighting has been installed in the narthex, Narthex Meeting Room, and chapel entrance to enhance the safety and enjoyment of the spaces.

Lighting for Narthex & Meeting Room: $10,000 gift This gift can be split into 2 shares of $5,000 each. Quantity: 2 shares; 2 available

Lighting for Chapel Entrance: $2,000; available

Restored Stained Glass Windows for the two

entrances of the church: $8,000 gift, or $1,000 per window (8 windows)


Stained Glass Window: The stained glass previously in the front of the church entrance has been repurposed, reconditioned, and framed to create a new window for the Narthex Meeting Room, bringing in southern light and brightening the room. This also required structural work on a load-bearing wall. $50,000 gift



“In the Church, God is ‘calling together’ his people from all the ends of the earth. The equivalent Greek term Kyriake, from which the English word Church and the German Kirche are derived, means ‘what belongs to the Lord.’” CCC, para. 751

Memorial Board: The 7x7 memorial board in European Beechwood with brass plaques will be in the narthex and will include the original memorials from the new church as well as memorials from the renovations. $5,000 gift


Medallions: Two medallions, each bearing the parish mission statement and the St. Jude logo, are set in the new carpeting in the narthex and the chapel entrance.

6x6 Narthex Medallion: $7,500 gift; available 4x4 Chapel Entrance Medallion: $5,000 gift; available

Carpeting in the Narthex, Chapel Entrance, and

Meeting Rooms: All new carpeting has been installed in these large areas to enhance beauty and function and to decrease sound.

Church Narthex and Narthex Meeting Room: $20,000 Chapel Entrance and St. Jude Meeting Room: $10,000

These gifts can be split into shares of $2,000 each. Quantity: 15 shares; 15 available

Interior and Exterior Doors: New doors embossed with the St. Jude flame have been installed in the interior and exterior. These beautiful, high-quality steel and glass doors reduce the sound from the outside as well as block sound from the entrances during worship. $1,000 gift per door

Quantity: 22 doors; 22 available

“The Church is both visible and spiritual, a hierarchical society and the Mystical Body of Christ. She is one, yet formed of two components, human and divine. That is her mystery, which only faith can accept.” CCC, para. 779


Chapel Communication Corner: In the chapel entrance, parishioners and visitors will be able to get information about St. Jude parish with our video monitor and announcement board. $2,500 gift


Holy Innocents Prayer Garden: Our beautiful memorial to the Holy Innocents will be relocated to its own prayer garden by the side entrance of the Narthex and will include landscaping and benches, giving us additional opportunities for prayer and reflection. $25,000 gift


Renovated Restrooms: The Women’s Room and Men’s Room in the Chapel entrance have received needed renovations, as has the restroom in the Narthex Meeting Room, which is now fully wheel-chair accessible.

Men’s Room: $5,000 gift or 2 shares at $2,500 each Women’s Room: $5,000 gift or 2 shares at $2,500 each Quantity: 4 shares; 4 available Narthex Restroom: $3,000 gift; available

for illustrative purposes

“The Church is both the means and the goal of God's plan: prefigured in creation, prepared for in the Old Covenant, founded by the words and actions of Jesus Christ, fulfilled by his redeeming cross and his Resurrection, the Church has been manifested as the mystery of salvation by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. She will be perfected in the glory of heaven as the assembly of all the redeemed of the earth (cf. Rev 14:4).” CCC, para. 778

Exterior Renovations

The expansion of the Narthex increases the available meeting space

significantly, now comfortably fitting 200 people as opposed to 50. All new roofing, fieldstone façade, and portico entrance complete the structure. Handicap-accessible walkways and beautiful landscaping leading to our Holy Innocence Prayer Garden finish the exterior and enhance the beauty and usefulness of the space.

New Portico (canopy) and Mansard Roof:

$25,000 gift, or 5 shares at $5,000 each


Fieldstone Façade for the expanded main entrance: $30,000 gift, or 3 shares at $10,000 each


Custom-made sculpture of St. Jude above the new entrance: $50,000 gift, or 5 shares at $10,000 each


“To me, art and the saints are the greatest apologetics for our faith.” Pope Benedict XVI

“Beauty is the arrowhead of evangelization.” Bishop Robert Barron

“The liturgy is, before everything else, the joyous gathering of those who are to meet the risen Lord and to enter with him into the bridal chamber. And it is this joy of expectation and this expectation of joy that are expressed in singing and ritual...

“Beauty is never 'necessary,' 'functional,' or 'useful.' And when, expecting someone whom we love, we put a beautiful tablecloth on the table and decorate it with candles and flowers, we do all this not out of necessity, but out of love. And the Church is love, expectation, and joy.”

Alexander Schmemann, For the Life of the World: Sacraments and Orthodoxy

Thank you for prayerfully considering

sponsoring a Memorial Gift! Memorial Giving is an opportunity to perpetuate the memory of a

deceased loved-one or to commemorate an important event in the life of

your family.

In recognition of your generosity, all donors and their intentions will

be prominently displayed on our Memorial Board in the Narthex,

featuring engraved brass plaques in a European Beechwood frame. You

will also receive a Certificate of Recognition.

Please complete the reservation form and return it to the parish office

with a minimum 10% down-payment. We request payment in full within

one calendar year, however, other arrangements can be made for larger

donations.

Your pledge is a good faith promise and moral commitment, not a

legal contract. Please call the parish office if changed circumstances

require you to make changes to your pledge.

Memorial Legacy Reservation Form

Name ___________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________

Phone number (home) __________________(mobile) ___________________

Item(s) to Memorialize _____________________________________________

Amount enclosed ___________

(We ask a 10% down payment, if possible. Payment plans available.)

Please include the inscription for your Certificate of Recognition and Memorial Plaque in the space below. Inscriptions often include the person or event to be memorialized (ex. In memory of) and the sponsor’s name.

Please send completed form and payment to:

St. Jude Parish, 321 W. Butler Ave., Chalfont, PA 18914

215-822-0179 [email protected]

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