Let the children come unto me. - Epiphany of the Lord Catholic School

A C A M PA I G N F O R E P I P H A N Y O F
T H E L O R D C AT H O L I C C O M M U N I T Y
Let the children come unto me.
M A T T H E W
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Let
the
children
come unto me.
M A T T H E W
1 9 : 1 4
YOUR
Personalized GIFT PROPOSAL
A LETTER FROM FATHER TOM LAM
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community has a rich history of living and proclaiming the Gospel mission of the
Church. We arrive at this promising time in the life of our parish to begin a capital campaign to build a new Catholic
elementary and middle school, and to expand and relocate the Outreach Center. This would be the first stage of the
parish master plan, a process we began a year ago to invest in our parish’s future.
The church is called to share the Gospel message and form the hearts and minds of the faithful. A new Catholic
school will allow Epiphany to teach the faith in an important new way, through the formal education of our children.
A school will also deepen the sense of community among our parish families, and bring new families to the parish.
This endeavor will meet an important need in our community, that is, the ability of parents to have a choice in how
to educate their children. We will provide families a faith-filled environment where children will receive a complete
education of mind, body and soul.
God has blessed our families and our lives, and we embrace this unique opportunity
to return a portion of those blessings for his greater glory.
The title of our capital campaign is Faith in our Future – Investing in Catholic Education. This booklet outlines the
campaign’s goals. We are asking every Epiphany family to prayerfully consider making a sacrificial and meaningful gift.
Your gift is truly an investment in the parish’s future. Years from now, as graduates of our school live and work in our
community or become active members of other parishes, you will be blessed with the knowledge that you played a
significant role in building the first Catholic school in Katy.
God has blessed our families and our lives, and we embrace this unique opportunity to return a portion of those
blessings for his greater glory. I am mindful with gratitude for your past generosity to Epiphany. Please be assured of
my prayerful remembrance of your faithful support, as we confidently move forward as one parish family and make
this important investment in our children’s future.
Devotedly yours in Christ,
Rev. Tom Lam
PROUD HISTOR
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Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community
was established 34 years ago with 150
families attending Mass in Memorial Parkway
Elementary School. Since then it has grown
to more than 6,700 registered households.
Over the years, the parish has planned and
developed a significant number of ministries
that speak to the many dimensions of the
Church’s mission. Deepening our knowledge
and love of Jesus in our faith formation
classes, celebrating the sacraments with family
and friends, and caring for the poor through
the Outreach Center and St. Vincent de Paul
Society are just a few of the enduring aspects
of spiritual life here at Epiphany of the Lord.
New parish St. Vincent de Paul and Outreach Center opens.
Groundbreaking for the new parish activity center.
1981
1984
Renovations and expansion
of the church and new day
chapel is completed.
1985
1997
2000
Parish reaches 3,000 registered families.
Many of the parish’s outreach ministries begin.
Mass is celebrated for the first time in the completed church.
Parish established by Bishop John L. Morkovsky.
2001
2012
FAITHWhere
INthereOUR
is no vision,FUTURE
the people perish.
P R O V E R B S
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Epiphany of the Lord has developed a comprehensive Master Plan
to implement our vision of a future that expands our parish
community while strengthening its faith and involvement. The
plan is rooted in our belief that God sends his Holy Spirit
to guide his church.
The master plan identified several new construction projects as
well as ministerial and liturgical enhancements. The entire plan
will be implemented in phases over the course of many years,
with breathing room in between for thoughtful reflection
and proper preparation.
The first phase of the master plan is establishing
a new Catholic elementary and middle
school as well as expanding and relocating
the Outreach Center.
Building a New Catholic Elementary
and Middle School
Offering a full Catholic education speaks to the
truth that there are only two things that outlive
us – our faith and our children. God calls upon
us to fulfill our Church’s mission to spread and
strengthen our faith.
Our new school will:
• Educate children from pre-K through eighth grade.
• Enroll approximately 550 students (two classrooms per grade).
• Proceed with construction under the direction of a school building
committee with diocesan guidance.
• Progress following the recommendations of a school planning
committee formed to advise the parish on the administrative details $0
of starting and running a school.
$1 Million
$2 Million
$3 Million
We must carve a generous place in our heart and in our community
for Catholic education. Your financial support of this capital
campaign is critical.
Celebration Goal: $9 million
• Covers the costs of the shell structure and completion of one
classroom per grade.
• Renovates part of the Parish Activity Center (PAC) to
accommodate classrooms.
• Moves the Outreach Center to the south end of the campus.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION AIMS NOT ONLY TO
COMMUNICATE FACTS BUT ALSO TRANSMIT A COHERENT,
COMPREHENSIVE VISION OF LIFE, IN THE CONVICTION
THAT THE TRUTHS CONTAINED IN THAT VISION LIBERATE
STUDENTS IN THE MOST PROFOUND MEANING OF
HUMAN FREEDOM.” POPE SAINT JOHN PAUL II
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$4 Million
$5 Million
$6 Million
$7 Million
$8 Million
$9 Million
Celebration
Goal
Victory Goal: $12 million
• Includes all of the Celebration Goal actions (the new school
construction costs, the cost to renovate the PAC for classroom
space and the expansion and relocation of the Outreach Center).
• Allows construction of two classrooms per grade and all special
activity rooms.
• Completes the exterior upgrades of the relocated
Outreach Center projects.
$10 Million
$11 Million
$12 Million
Victory
Goal
Expand and Relocate the Outreach Center
The parish master plans calls for relocating the Outreach Center
to the south and front of the parish campus. This more visible
location offers easier access for our visiting friends in need. A more
prominent presence emphasizes the importance the parish places
on its social ministry to the poor.
There are too few opportunities in
life to perfectly align with Christ’s
mission of his church. So when
such a time presents itself, we
need to enthusiastically respond.
God generously gives us our
talents and the comforts of life, not for us to simply
enjoy, but for us to productively use for what is right
and to give God glory. The more that is given to us
in life, the more God expects from us. We have been
given many blessings in our personal lives, and can
never repay God for what he has done. He knows
where our heart is, and when we are giving time,
treasure, and talent sacrificially and meaningfully.
This capital campaign addresses two needs identified
in the Epiphany master plan – the institution of
the first Catholic elementary school in Katy and the
expansion of the Outreach Center on our campus. We
can irreversibly touch the lives of many children and
needy adults with these two endeavors. Moreover,
the parishioner participation rate, the social energy
of the parish, the renewal of our youth participation,
and the enhanced teaching of our faith should all be
greatly increased if we do this well.”
DENNY AND LYN DELLINGER
General Chairs
“We’re honored to participate in this campaign for Epiphany of the Lord. We’ve witnessed
other parishes with Catholic schools, and we’ve seen how they create a sense of community
and belonging that draws young families to the parish. A Catholic school at Epiphany
would be a wonderful blessing for our family. It would partner with us to provide a quality
education in a disciplined, Christian environment. We’re grateful to the parish for providing
this opportunity and look forward to this exciting campaign.
STEVE AND MARCELLA BURKE
Major Gift Committee
Campaign Prayer
Lord, we give you thanks for the blessings you have
given to each of us and especially to our parish family.
In your wisdom, you know our needs and our hopes
perfectly, even before we express them. Kindly make
fruitful our desire to teach the faith as we embark on
the praiseworthy endeavor to build a Catholic school
for our children and families and for your greater
glory. Strengthen our resolve so that through every
step, our reliance on you may be total and unwavering.
Move the hearts of each of us, that we may be generous
in our giving and support. Then, having blessed our
efforts coupled with our trust in your providence,
grant success to the work of our hands!
We make this prayer through the intercession of the
Most Holy Virgin Mary, in the name of Jesus, our
Lord and merciful Savior. Amen.
WAYS TO GIVE
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here are several ways to give to the campaign that allow
you to support Epiphany of the Lord in a meaningful
way. Pledges are commitments made in good faith,
but Epiphany will not legally bind parishioners for a pledge.
Outright gifts will best serve the immediate needs of the parish to
confidently move forward with building plans. However, there are
other charitable giving methods you may want to consider.
CASH
Most commonly, parishioners make cash payments using a check, or
Faith Direct, our online giving system. You may benefit from such
payments with a charitable deduction on your tax return. Checks to
the campaign should be made out to Epiphany of the Lord.
SECURITIES
Stocks, bonds or mutual fund shares that have appreciated can have
an immediate impact on our campaign and also create an income
tax deduction for you based on their current market value. You
also avoid all capital gains by gifting directly to the campaign, a
double benefit to you. The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston’s
Development Office administers gifts of stock for the parish.
PLANNED GIFTS
Planned giving is the process of carefully selecting the best method
and asset for making a charitable gift. Such a gift can enable you to
take full advantage of the tax laws to accomplish your financial and
charitable goals. Examples are:
• A gift in your will or in your living trust.
• A gift of life insurance.
• Real estate.
• Naming the parish as a beneficiary of your IRA,
401(K) or pension plan.
• Create a charitable trust.
COMPANY MATCHING GIFTS
A matching gift program provided through your employer may
allow you to increase your gift. Before you make your gift, please
inquire at your place of employment to see if your employer has
a matching gift program and if the campaign would qualify for a
matching gift.
Always consult with your financial or tax advisor to
determine which method of giving is most beneficial for you.
We ask you to make Epiphany of the Lord and the Faith in our Future
– Investing in Catholic Education Capital Campaign your number one
charitable giving priority the next three years.
Epiphany is inviting parishioners to prayerfully consider making a sacrificial and
meaningful gift, one that is in addition to your annual offertory support. Because
of this, we encourage you to spread your gift over a three-year pledge period. This
can allow for a manageable pledge payment plan. We encourage parishioners to
consider a 10 to 20 percent initial gift to begin your pledge.
Three-Year Pledge Payment Schedule
Total Gift
Initial 10%
Investment
Payment Plans After Initial Investment
Daily*
Weekly*
Monthly
Quarterly
Annual
$30,000$3,000 $25
$173 $750 $2,250 $9,000
$20,000$2,000 $16
$115 $500 $1,500$6,000
$15,000$1,500 $12
$87 $375 $1,125 $4,500
$10,000$1,000 $8.22 $58
$250 $750 $3,000
$5,000$500 $4.11$29 $125 $375 $1,500
$3,000 $300 $2.47$17 $75
$225 $900
* The daily and weekly figures are provided for illustration and example only.
Commemorative Opportunities
This capital campaign offers a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our parish family
is building the first Catholic school in Katy. Parishioners have a chance to be
a part of history, to make Catholic education possible for future generations
of Catholic families in our community. The building of a new Catholic
school and expanding and relocating the Outreach Center offer naming and
commemorative gift opportunities. For a donation of $100,000 or higher, you
can make a gift in honor or memory of someone important in your life. If you
would like to make a commemorative gift, speak to your campaign volunteer,
or contact the parish office for more details.
PASTOR
Reverend Tom Lam
GENERAL CHAIRS
Denny and Lyn Dellinger
MAJOR GIFT COMMITTEE
Jay and Amy Alexander
John and Margaret Bannon
Robert and Melanie Bruns
Steven and Marcella Burke
John Kaldy
Louis Kirchem
Steven and Marilyn Magaldi
Joel and Kelly Mathews
Tom and Debbie McGeehan
Bob and Judy Morgan
Keith and Amie Myers
George and Grace Nwanguma
Noel and Sue Rando
Ron and Peg Riesmeyer
Dean and Judy Schnitzler
John and Caren Steffes
Brett and Tina Wink
HONORARY CHAIRS
John and Melissa Gargani
Wayne and Carol Meyer
Phil and Joan Morabito
Richard and Nancy White
DEVELOPMENT COUNSEL
Michael L. Henkenius
Steier Group
E P I P H A N Y O F T H E L O R D C AT H O L I C C O M M U N I T Y
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