St. Ignatius is located in Missouri's firth fastest growing county. Our parish buildings are in need of expansion
and renovation if they are to be able to continue supporting our current members and families who move to the
neighborhood. We want to offer our parishioners - old and young alike - a vibrant spirtual and social center
where people can come together to worship and celebrate. Our capital campaign is an attempt to acknowledge
the need for refurbished/expanded facilities and to initiate strategic and physical planning that will sustain our
parish and its values and principles. Expanded facilities will help meet the following challenges:

CHALLENGES Current Facilities  Maximum seating of current facility is 100  Inadequate kitchen space and equipment  Group size limited for parish social functions  Lack of space for youth and adult activities such      as athletic events and meetings Shifting Demographics  St. Ignatius is located in Missouri's fifth fastest      growing county  Growth of new families in the community      increases stress on current facilities. Cultural Change  The financial future of small parishes is in      endowment  Changing role of pastor  Attitude toward religion has changed  Two parent working families

BENEFITS Nourishing Our Faith  Evangelistic tool Fostering Community  Provide space for meetings and social functions Maintaining Our Facilities  Revenue from parish hall rental  Incentive for children and grandchildren to      remain in this community  Modern, more efficient kitchen facilities  Attract new parishioners  Create capability to have more fund raisers Serving Our Youth  Gym classes in winter months  Youth sporting events/tournaments  Our 7th and 8th grade students will no longer      be housed in temporary trailers. Welcoming Atmosphere  Handicapped accessible  Larger modern restroom facilities

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