"Someone in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, tell my brother to share the inheritance with me.”  He replied to him, “Friend, who appointed me as your judge and arbitrator?”  Then he said to the crowd, “Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.” (Luke 12:13-15)  

Capital Campaign Information

Our Capital Campaign to raise $500,000.00 
to supplement our assets from the sale of buildings and savings began on Sunday, 
July 22, 2007 with a Major Gifts Social hosted by Carolyn and Dennis Marino. In the photo, architect Jack Alvarez is explaining one 
possible layout of the new church building (Photograph by John Chippari).  As a result of 
the Social alone, we raised just over $200,000.00 in gifts and pledges. 

The official kick-off was on July 28 & 29, 2007 
at both masses. Deacon Warren preached (his homily is available below) and Jackie Jefferson explained the preliminary site plan and building concept. Catch the excitement! Help us realize our dream to build His Church and our new home by giving or pledging generously to the St. John Vianney Capital Campaign. Information is available below:  

Campaign Details  – Our Capital Campaign Brochure is available in PDF format with 
details and budget information about the project.    

Guide to Giving  – The inside of the Capital Campaign Stewardship envelope is reproduced 
in PDF format with instructions is available here.  Please complete this page and return it 
to us if you can help with a gift or a pledge.  

Memorial List – Remember your loved ones through a memorial gift. The memorial options 
are listed on this PDF document.  HOWEVER, memorials are going like hot cakes and many
 have already been taken.  Before you request a memorial, PLEASE call the office (851-7577) 
to see what is still available.  

Kick-Off Weekend Homily  – The campaign kick-off was July 28 & 29, 2007, the Seventeenth 
Week in Ordinary Time, with Luke’s version of the Lord’s Prayer as the Gospel. Deacon 
Warren’s homily is available in PDF format.  

Special thanks to our Capital Campaign committee for the outstanding work of bringing this 
campaign to reality. The committee members are:  

Their work was supported by Mr. James Michael Kopp, Executive Director of Development 
and Stewardship for the Diocese of Albany. His guidance, encouragement and loving support
was invaluable to our fund raising effort.