St. Vincent de Paul launches $5.8 million capital campaign
Parish will be able to reclaim daily Mass chapel for original use
Published: May 1, 2018
ROGERS — St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers officially kicked off its capital campaign of “Continuing our Mission, Building our Future” the weekend following Easter.
The campaign endeavors to finance the construction of a new $5.8-million multipurpose building and add additional parking to the church and elementary school campus. Space would benefit youth ministry programs, adult faith formation and other parish ministries, as well as add urgently needed parking to accommodate the growing parish.
An expanded courtyard and a covered drop-off area will also provide a space for gatherings and social events and make for easier access into the worship space.
Two larger multipurpose spaces would be created for retreats, wedding receptions, funeral dinners and conferences. Two smaller meeting rooms are also in the plans to provide space for private counseling or spiritual direction. A commercial kitchen, music room and gift shop/bookstore would also maximize space and lend support to parish life activities.
Another advantage afforded by the new space, according to Deacon Ronnie Hoyt, parish manager at St. Vincent de Paul, would be gaining the use of the current daily Mass chapel.
“Since 2003, the daily Mass chapel, has been providing accommodations for administrative offices,” Hoyt said, who has managed the parish for the last seven years. “This additional
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