PASTOR'S UPDATE: October 17, 2021

 

OLDP Update

RECTORY: As of the writing of this update (October 13^th) nothing new has happened with the Rectory aside from my moving a lot of personal items out of several of the rooms that were affected by water and now mold. The Archdiocese had sent 3 Inspectors/Adjustors to look at all the Church properties and assess everything for insurance purposes and to help with any FEMA claims. I was told that another 3 people would be coming to do the same thing but I have not seen them yet. I am hoping that the Archdiocese will soon give us the go ahead to hire someone to do the mold and asbestos abatement and start taking out the Rectory carpet and gutting the walls and ceilings in those back rooms. We are also waiting for the Archdiocese to let us know which companies have been chosen to take care of the roofs on most of our buildings that now are just covered with tarp. Old sections of Rectory Fence need replacement and repair as do a couple of windows.

CHURCH OFFICE: The only thing needed is the roof repair, which includes soffit, fascia and gutters too.

CUCCIA CENTER/PROVIDENCE HALL: Roof repair and some interior work on ceiling, walls, and floor (2^nd floor) still needed.

YOUTH BUILDING: Roof, ceiling and walls repair needed.

BAHAN CENTER: Roof, ceiling and walls repair needed.

SCHOOL BUILDING: Ceiling, walls, and windows repair needed.

CHURCH: Roof, ceiling, walls, carpet, sound system, projection system, Organ, and handicap railing, repair needed.

Additionally: Fence along Starrett needs repair. Outdoor Stations of the Cross need repair. Parking lot Spotlights need repair or replacement. Pantry Shed may also need some roof repair. I sure there are other things that will have to be addressed once we start the actual “recovery and restoration” phase, whenever that actually begins.

Thank you all for your prayers. You continue to be in mine for your own recovery and restoration as well.

God bless you,

Fr. Mike