April 3, 2010

UPDATE

HAPPY EASTER!

CHURCH RENOVATION ANDRESTORATION PROJECT

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

Greetings on this Easter Sunday!

On Easter we celebrate the fulfillment of God’s promiseof new life through the resurrection of our Lord, JesusChrist. We also celebrate the assurance of His abidingpresence in the Church through the Holy Spirit.

Here at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church we have experienced thefulfillment and promise of Easter. Our Church is pulsating with life with uplifting liturgies;numerous ministries and programs for children, youth, families, and adults; and big Massattendances. Many parishioners have been generous with their talents, time, and resources. Wehave many friends from other places and sectors of society that support us and believe in ourmission. Our parish has also been well promoted through media and technology. Indeed, we haveput Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on the map of Los Angeles!

On this Easter Sunday, it would be a fitting time to give our parishioners a report on our CapitalCampaign for the restoration and renovation of our church. First, allow me to give you thefollowing financial update as of February 28, 2010.

I want to thank those who have fulfilled their pledge. Your support has made it possible to startour renovation and restoration project. I would like to remind those who have not started to beginfulfilling their pledge. I realize that these are tough economic times, but those of us who have notbeen greatly affected by the economic crisis should fulfill their promise to the parish. We need thesupport of every parishioner to realize our dream of restoring and renovating our beloved church.

Many of you have suggested that we inspire others to fulfill their pledge and to get new supportersby starting our renovation with the money we have accumulated so far. In consultation with theFinance Committee and the Construction Committee, I am providing this report.

These are exciting times for Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. We thank God for His blessings. Maywe continue to build, not only our church but most of all our faith in the Risen Lord all the time.Happy, Happy Easter!

Yours in Christ

Reverend Rodel G. Balagtas, D.Min.

Pastor

Total number of active pledges...................... 666Total number of pledges paid in full ............ 104Total number of lapsed pledges .................... 355Total number of pledges ............................ 1,115

Total Cash Received ................ $228,752.59Total Expense-to-Date .............. $69,748.45Total Balance............................ $159,004.14

The original Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Renovation and Restoration Project has been dividedinto several phases and the various scope of work were identified as follow:

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Once the capital campaign project got underway and the Parishioners’ pledges anddonations were starting to accumulate, the realistic dollar amount on hand available for therenovation and restoration project on a given time were realized. Phase-I which consistedof the church interior renovations required the bulk of the construction dollars to be spentup front which were not yet available. The reconfiguration of the Phasing of the projectbecame a necessity to match the scope of work with the amount of pledges and donationsthat were available. There is also some new work added as requested by the majority of theParishioners. As discussed and approved with the Construction Committee, a revisedphasing of the renovation and restoration project has been developed, as follow:

• Air Conditioning and Heating

• Electrical Upgrade

• New Baptismal Font

• Arch Restoration

• Pew Refurbishing

• Church New Flooring

• Church Interior Painting

• Church Exterior Painting andWaterproofing

• Rectory and Parish CenterExterior Painting

• Stain Glass Cover

• Stain Glass Repairs

• New Restrooms (Parish Center)

• Roof Repair (Parish Center)

• Parking Lot Lights

• Parking Lot Paving

• New Fencing and Gates EntireParish Grounds

PHASE I PHASE II PHASE III

• Tree Removal & Sidewalk Repair

• Roof Repair (Parish Center)

• New Fence and Gates

• Parking Lot Paving

• Parking Lot Lighting

• New Toilet Rooms (Parish Center)

• New Conference Room (Parish Center)

• Exterior Painting (Rectory and Parish Center)

• New Parish Plaza with waterfountain, gathering area andoutdoor multi-purpose space

• Kenmore Plaza Upgrade withnew covered area and access toRectory Garden space forgathering area

• Air Conditioning and Heating

• Electrical Upgrade

• New Baptismal Font

• Arch Restoration

• Pew Refurbishing

• Church New Flooring

• Church Interior Painting

• Church Exterior Painting andWaterproofing

• Stain Glass Cover

• Stain Glass Repairs

PHASE I PHASE II PHASE III

In addition, we are considering the need of a larger Assembly Hall. We are currently conductingfeasibility studies for a multi-purpose room inside the Parish Center that could accommodateapproximately 80 people, plus upgrading the existing toilet facilities at the Kenmore Patio. We willcarefully review each of these items for inclusion in our Master Plan.

See revised Master Plan drawing for additional information.

Revised Master Plan