If you’ve driven by our site, you will have noticed that the Sanctuary is not currently under construction. Shortly after our truly beautiful groundbreaking event in September of last year, final bids for our project were received and reviewed. Much to our dismay, the construction costs for the project were significantly higher – almost $2 million more – than what we had expected. The reasons for the increase were:
robust economy in California.
the rebuilding of sections of the State on account of devastating fires.
too few workers for the amount of construction work.
Our response to this financial challenge has been turning to our architect, our contractor, and our parishioners who work in or around construction, with the hopes of identifying further cost-saving measures.
Of course, it remains disappointing for all of us, not to mention that we desperately need room for our growing parish (we’re at capacity each and every Sunday). Thanks be to God, we continue to fundraise, to manage donated monies wisely, to seek solutions, and to communicate as transparently as possible with our parishioners and the greater community We also continue to pray, asking for God’s blessings through the intercessions of Saints Joachim and Anna!
If you are able to offer any guidance/assistance so that we may begin sooner-than-later, please contact our clergy or members of our Parish Council. At the least, we ask that you join us in prayer.
May it be blessed and unto God’s glory!