Lumen Christi, Mequon

Our Parish Life:

Dear Friends in Christ,

Lumen Christi is participating in Wave 3 of the Love One Another Campaign. God’s guidance and unconditional love have helped us navigate recent challenges and we remain a vibrant faith community here in Mequon.

I am fully supportive of this campaign in which 60 percent of what we raise will go toward meeting our own parish needs. The remaining funds will support new and expanded efforts focusing on Catholic Charities for the poor and those in need, Saint Francis de Sales Seminary, priest’s retirement, and vital ministries throughout the 10 counties of southeastern Wisconsin.

Your pledge will make a significant impact within our parish, the Church, and the community. Please take a moment to review the impact of the Love One Another Campaign at Lumen Christi. I hope you embrace this wonderful opportunity and I ask you to pray for the success of the Love One Another Campaign.

Peace and Blessings,

Reverend Matthew K. Jacob
Pastor

Our Share

Through much prayer, planning, and conversation, we have identified our greatest needs and initiatives to strengthen our mission and vision for years to come. Our share of the funds raised will be used towards debt retirement, capital improvements, and outreach and formation.

Original

Parish Goal

$3,243,234

Active Campaign

Wave 3

January 2023 - June 2023

As of 9/20/2024

Total Pledged

$4,324,964

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DEBT RETIREMENT $765,000

We will close out the debt incurred with our 2014-2021 Master Building project, which will enhance our financial health. This will allow our parish to maintain a stronger financial position and enable us to focus our resources on other ministries and new evangelical efforts to best serve the entirety of our parish community.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $890,941

We are proud of our Master Building project and want to continue to prioritize our parish to bolster our faith community for future generations. Short-and-long-term improvements include but are not limited to installing a hearing-impaired system in our church, replacing priest vestments, fixing our roof and cooling systems in both buildings, and renovating the indoor and outdoor classroom spaces due to an increase in school and Catholic Formation programs. All improvements are oriented towards providing parishioners with a comfortable worship space experience and enhancing faith formation.

OUTREACH AND FORMATION $290,000

We will invest in faith formation programs for our staff and parishioners. Planned programs include but are not limited to: enhancing curriculums for our school and parish, attending professional conferences, assisting staff with costs for advanced degrees and certifications, and further investing in faith formation programs for all community members.
Lumen Christi will also bolster outreach to our twinning partners: Center for Working Families, Missionary Fraternity of Mary, and St. Hyacinth Parish.