Capital Campaign

Rectory Building Project Plan
Marilyn M. Irving, Capital Campaign Director

 

Purpose: To raise funds to support the construction of a rectory for the current

                 and future priests.

The Immaculate Conception Church community in Lebeau, Louisiana, is launching a

rectory project to provide a safe, accessible home for our pastor and families, strengthening

pastoral care and community programs.

Target Amount: $250,000
Timeline: 12-18 months
 

Capital Campaign Initiative Plan:
1. Apply for grant funding and seek support from Catholic

    and business owners and foundations
2. Donation match to encourage donations
3. Online donations
4. Memorial brick program
5. Create lasting naming opportunities on a donor wall in the school
6. Tiers of support
7. Community-friendly fundraisers (seeking contributors)

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Dear parishioners, alumnae, and friends of Immaculate Conception

Catholic Church, we are launching a capital campaign to build a

new rectory. We invite your support through gifts, pledges, or

volunteer work. Your generosity will directly impact worship, youth

programs, and community outreach. Please visit [link] or contact

Marilyn Irving at mmirving@verizon.net to learn more.

 

Help us build a home for those who serve our community. Our rectory project is underway, and every dollar brings us closer to a safer, stronger parish.

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See the ways you can help.

1. Donation Match*

    A $500 matching pool is up for grabs. The team or person who secures the most matched gifts wins $250. The match

    window runs from July 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026.

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*A donor match occurs when a designated donor commits to providing additional funds that “match” gifts from others, typically up to a predefined amount and within a specific timeframe.

2.  Donations: Donations are accepted via cash, check, or money order.  Check or Money order should be made payable to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and mailed to P.O. Box 6 Lebeau, La 71345. Memo: Rectory Capital Campaign

Donation envelopes may be found on the tables at Sacred Heart Mission and Immaculate Conception.

3. Opportunity to Purchase Memorial Brick Program for a Reduced Cost of $400 between June 1, 2026, and January 31,

    2027. Purchase a memorial brick as a personal tribute honoring loved ones. It is a timeless remembrance that endures for

    generations.
 

     ***Click on the link below to submit the form.

4. Create Lasting Naming Opportunities on a Donor Wall in the School (Indoors).

    A donor wall with naming opportunities offers a formal, visible way to recognize those who attended or were affiliated with   

    Immaculate Conception School.
 

Inscription guidelines and templates -$50 per inscription

1. Keep it concise: 1–2 lines per inscription; limit each line to about 25–40 characters.
2. Include essential elements: name (or family/company), dates or dedication, and an optional short phrase.
3. Use respectful, inclusive language; avoid sensitive or controversial claims.
4. Sample templates:

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• “In memory of Jane Doe 1960–2020”

• "The Smith Family.”

• “Presented by XYZ Foundation”

• “In honor of the Service of Veterans of [City]”

• “Educating tomorrow’s leaders”.

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5. Tiers of Support

    Tiered support offers multiple giving levels (tiers), each with a defined minimum gift and corresponding recognition on the

     project. Donors choose a tier* that matches their generosity and receive proportional visibility.
    *Common formats: Bronze, Silver, Gold tiers (or similar), with escalating benefits.

6. Community Friendly Fundraisers
    Please let us know if you would like to sponsor an activity; see examples below.
   

    For example: community breakfasts, car washes, charity runs/walks, talent shows, online auctions and raffles, family-

    friendly fairs, pancake breakfasts, game events