Dear Friends of Sacred Heart Basilica:
Your's in Christ,
Fr. Dwight Schlaline
Dear Friends of Sacred Heart Basilica:
Donations to the project are coming in. We just had the opportunity to schedule some steps in this big project. A paint investigation is now scheduled to be done in the Church the week of May 2-6. We hope to secure approval from the Diocese on June 1. Then, a parish meeting will be held at 7:00pm on Monday June 6 in the Church. This meeting will involve an opportunity to ask questions and help make more concrete decisions regarding the future of the project. May God continue to guide us as we strive to honor his Sacred Heart here at this historic parish. May God bless you!
Your's in Christ,
Fr. Dwight Schlaline
Dear Friends of Sacred Heart Basilica:
We just finished sending out an appeal letter and brochure regarding the project. Please be generous.
There may be some confusion that should be cleared up by the following announcement.
Q&AQuestion: Is the Interiors Fund the same as the Building Fund?
Answer: The Building Fund and the Interiors Fund are not the same fund.
- The Interiors Fund is a capital campaign for the interior restoration of the Basilica. Monies in this fund are to be used for restoring the interior of the Basilica.
- The Building Fund is a permanent fund in the parish that can be used for any parish building project, including- but not limited to- the Interior Restoration Project.
Our parish initiated the Interiors Fund about 16 years ago in an effort to begin raising the necessary funds for the interior restoration of the Basilica. Since it is a capital campaign, it is intended to be temporary. The Building Fund is not a capital campaign nor is it temporary.
The parish welcome your contributions to both funds! Your contributions to both funds enable our parish to move forward.
Yours in Christ,
Reverend Father Schlaline
Dear Friends of Sacred Heart Basilica:
The interior restoration of this “gem of the colonial churches” is a particular goal of our parish. The enclosed brochure presents some initial details of this momentous project. Among the various bids, we found a company that will do the high quality work that we desire. Currently we are in the midst of seeking diocesan approval for the project and we plan to have a mock-up and informational meeting in the summer. Then we will be able to make more precise decisions about the project. We hope to have the work begin in mid-October this year.
Our Interior Restoration Fund has been active for several years now. Because of the generosity of people like you, we already have about $420,000 (as of January 31) in this particular fund. Our goal is to increase this fund to $2 million. To this end we are seeking grants from a few foundations, but your generous donations are crucial to reach our goal.
Would you consider making an extraordinary gift to this project? Please mail your donation to Sacred Heart Basilica, 30 Basilica Drive, Hanover, PA 17331. Please put on the memo of the check, “Interior Restoration Project.” Thank you so much for your generosity!
Yours in Christ,
Reverend Father Schlaline