Here is the content of the letter Fr. Jasinski sent to all parishioners on the status of the building project. For more details, visit the Building Project page.
Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
May 13, 2022
Dear parishioners and friends,
I am writing you today to give you an update on the status of St. Benedict’s Parish master facility plan. I am truly grateful and humbled by the dedication of the members of the Core Building Committee, Parish Finance Council, Parish Board, and others in planning for the future of our parish. The last several months they have worked diligently to finalize the details and begin the implementation of the master facility plan.
Last fall you were provided with a copy of the letter Bishop John Folda sent to the FM Diversion Authority, requesting the Authority to reconsider its refusal to provide assistance to the parish to address the negative impact of the FM Diversion upon the parish. To date, the FM Diversion Authority has not changed its position. However, representatives of the Diocese of Fargo will continue efforts to engage with the Authority on this issue. While there has been no resolution of the request made to the FM Diversion Authority, Bishop Folda has given permission for us to move forward with the planning and construction of a new facility located in Horace, North Dakota.
Following are updates on various aspects of the master facility plan implementation:
As you can imagine, there are many logistical issues to consider and resolve as we move forward with the new master facility plan. We will continue to provide you with updates as decisions are made and post them on the “Building” page of our parish website (www.stbensnd.org/building). However, if you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me or parish leadership as identified in the Sunday Bulletin.
Finally, I ask that you pray for the success of this project and the future of St. Benedict’s Parish. It’s an exciting time in the history of our parish and represents an investment in our future. The 2017 campaign “Embracing Our Tradition, Building Our Future” is finally being realized. Thank you for your support. May Mary, the Mother of God, and St. Benedict, our patron, pray for us.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Rev. Andrew Jasinski
Pastor