PARISH MAINTENANCE & DEVELOPMENT
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St Monica's Catholic Church is a Heritage Listed Building with a Foundation Stone blessed by Archbishop Carr on December 2, 1900. Preserving its beauty and heritage is a cost of great expense to the Parish despite the misconception that it is maintained by the Melbourne Archdiocese. The upkeep and maintenance of the historical main Church building , the original Presbytery House , Parish Hall , Symons Centre , Mercy Place and extensive gardens and grounds is only maintained by Parishioner Giving and Donations - at present this covers existing recurring maintenance items but is not addressing the costs that would be associated with some major restoration or refurbishment costs. The plan is to formulate a restoration program. To initially gain an understanding of what the congregation see as a priority we invite you to provide feedback to us. Bellow are some of the larger issues we are currently focusing on.
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Upgrade Sound System |
Provide hydroponic heating to Parish House |
Lady Chapel (example) & Reconciliation Room Refurbishment
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Repair water damage |
Establish a "Memory" Garden |
Employ a Pastoral Associate to Assist with: Baptism; Care and support to couples, young families; the sick and elderly |
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