PRESERVATION FUND

                As you know, every year beginning with the Feast of St. Louis, we launch the Annual Fund Drive. This year it was decided that since we participated in the Upon This Rock initiative, the Annual Fund Drive be would suspended.

                Some parishioners were unable, due to personal circumstances, to be involved in the five year commitment required by the Upon This Rick endeavor but were still interested in continuing to support the ongoing projects of St. Louis. In response to their requests we decided to re-name the Fund Drive “St. Louis Preservation Fund.”

                St. Louis raised nearly $1.4 million for Upon This Rock campaign. The proceeds due to St. Louis will be sizable and hopefully will help us to make the church hall handicapped accessible by enclosing the handicapped ramp, adding a lift and new bathroom for better access to the church hall.

                In the past, the Annual Fund Drive has been used for various improvements to St. Louis allowing us to continue with our mission for years to come. For example, the most recent project we completed was the replacement of the organ console. This was made possible by a previous Annual Fund Drive.

                Along with our major projects, there are still other minor projects that need attention. The Preservation Fund will ensure that we will be able to address the ongoing projects that help maintain our Gothic Grandeur.

                Whether you chose to support St. Louis through the Upon This Rock program or the St. Louis Preservation Fund, I want to thank you for your generous support to St. Louis and helping us to maintain a vibrant presence in Downtown Buffalo.