Our church bell tower is a familiar and meaningful part of our parish grounds, serving as a symbol of our church’s enduring presence in the community.
The tower is now in need of major repair. In the upper section of the bell tower, water infiltration during rainstorms is saturating the masonry and concrete slabs, leading to spalling bricks and falling concrete. The visible white residue on the bricks is further evidence of freeze-thaw damage: water seeps into the masonry, freezes, then draws out minerals such as calcium. Addressing this water damage inside the structure has become an urgent priority.
Father Passenant has met with the parish trustees as well as the finance and stewardship committees to discuss a fundraising program to cover the costs of this major repair project. The preliminary estimate is higher than anticipated. Further information will be provided here on the website, in the Sunday bulletin, and in Father Passenant’s parochial announcements as plans progress and more details are available.
Prayer to Strengthen Our Tower of Faith