Capital Campaign

Fr. William C. Blanda, Pastor Mr. Gerard Richard, Principal Operational Chairpersons Pat & Vickie Patout Kimble & Terry Sagrera Charles & Mary Ellen Sonnier David and Gwen Trahan	St. Mary Magdalen Parish Capital Campaign

	The Capital Campaign will have a two-phase structure and a total goal of $3.3 million. The estimated cost of Phase 1 is $1.8 million. In this phase of the campaign, the most immediate concerns will be addressed. The estimated cost of Phase 2 is $1.5 million. When Phase 1 is completed, Phase 2 of the campaign will begin. This sequence is mandatory because many of the repairs and restorations to St. Mary Magdalen Church that are envisioned in Phase 2 are predicated on the completion of critical repairs completed in Phase 1. Should Phase 1 funds exceed the target of $1.8 million, all excess funds will be immediately applied to the Phase 2 projects.
	Projects in Phase I include the following: CHURCH Front Plaza Slate Restoration Cleaning/Waterproofing Exterior Walls Chapel Sub-surface Waterproofing Stained/Storm Glass Restoration RECTORY Re-roof Clean/Waterproof/Paint Exterior Repair Balcony Structure MINISTRIES BUILDING Repair Foundation VERMILION CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Re-roof School Building (except auditorium & gym) Replace air conditioning Correct auditorium and chorus room interior flooding Replace rusted exterior doors and frames
	Projects in Phase II include: St. Mary Magdalen Church Upgrade lighting and sound system Re-roof church (excluding steeple) Repainting/restoration of church interior Handicap access to choir loft Vermilion Catholic High School Replace damaged acoustical ceiling tile and grid Clean and waterproof exterior walls Replace deteriorated exterior aggregate wall panels Construct metal storage building

Campaign Office Mrs. Peggy Ashley 300 Pere Megret P. O. Box 1507 Abbeville, LA 70511-1507 Phone: 337-893-0244 Fax: 337-893-0427 e-mail: stmmcampaign@bellsouth.net	GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Gifts of cash – one time cash gifts deductible for that year Pledges – donations spread over a 3 year period Stocks, bond, mutual funds – gifts of stock and other liquid assets may have tax advantages allowing the donor to avoid capital gains tax on appreciated assets Matching Gifts – Many companies match gifts given by employees or stockholder Memorial Gifts – Gifts can be made in honor of or in memory of friends, family Challenge Gifts – alumni class or organization can challenge another to equal or exceed its pledge Gifts of Property – real estate, interest in mineral production, art, etc.