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Holy Name Church was constructed in 1988 -- thirty-one years ago.
We are now facing some serious restoration issues. Much has been accomplished already.
The roof needs to be replaced.
The interior of the church needs attention too. Wood needs re-varnishing. The pews need replacing.
Our Sunday collection only keeps the parish operational. But, the repairs: We need help.
But, its the roof that is our issue now.
TO OUR AMERICAN FRIENDS OF HOLY NAME
A gift to the parish is a tax deduction for Americans.
THE ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF NASSAU FOUNDATION, INC
is a 501 (c) 3 charity for USA tax purposes.
The tax ID # is 11-379-8061.
If you make a cheque payable to the above Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nassau Foundation, Inc you will receive a USA Internal Revenue authorised tax receipt.
On the lower left corner of your cheque indicate "Holy Name Bimini".
The cheque can be mailed to
ARCHDIOCESE OF NASSAU
MRS RENE KNOWLES
PO BOX N 8189
NASSAU BAHAMAS
or faster processing...
DEACON MICHAEL CHECKLEY, K.H.S.
c/o 330 SW 19th AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33312
When you send a cheque please email the parish so we can track it for you.
holynamebimini@yahoo.com
We are a small community so we need help. If you can help us please do so.
DEACON MICHAEL, parish administrator
Thank you for considering helping our parish with its much needed renovations.
The slide show below shows you what we are facing.
And we're a small congregation and we need help. Whatever you can give will help us.
All of our supplies need to be imported which adds to the costs of things. Everything from nails, tacks, paint, lumber, glass windows -- everything is imported and is costly. That's why we need help.
We make a promise of daily prayers to all of our benefactors.
You are prayed for every Sunday by the entire congregation here and the Rosary Guild prays weekly for the needs and intentions of our benefactors. I remember you and your intentions everyday in my prayer. You are also remembered at a monthly Mass said in Rome for your intentions and the Archbishop of Nassau remembers at Mass the benefactors of our local church every day.
Need more information please email me : holynamebimini@yahoo.com or call me 1 242 473 1252
Cheques MUST BE MADE payable exactly to what is below
ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF NASSAU FOUNDATION, INC
TAX ID # is 11-379-8061.
ESSENTIAL In bottom left corner: HOLY NAME BIMINI
DEACON MICHAEL CHECKLEY, K.H.S., OblSB
c/o 330 SW 19th AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33312
OUR NEEDED REPAIR AREAS
UPDATE
JULY 2020
As of December 2018 we were able to replace ALL of the windows in the church. This at a cost of nearly $20,000 - materials and labour. All paid for, in large part, by the Men's ministry through several fund raisers and also from generous donors.
The new hurricane proof windows are salt resistant and perfect for our climate.
We have also been able upgrade the lighting in the church and the crypt chapel has undergone a
re-design. The sound system has been upgraded.
A very large....yes, a very large fan has been installed in the church ceiling at a cost of over $6000.00 This fan does an excellent job in cooling the church and alleviates the need for air conditioning which is cost prohibitive in a church of our design. Not only would the A/C units be very expensive and subject to salt-air issues but the cost to operate such a system would be significant. However, this fan is excellent for us. A generous benefactor made the fan possible.
COVID 19 SLOWED OUR PROGRESS ON ROOF RESTORATION
AND NOW HURRICANE SEASON DELAYS THE PROJECT
The roof is our next major project and we need increased funding for this. Please, if you can help we would be grateful. We will still need $2,500 more to undertake the roof project. The labour costs are expected to be significant given our style of roof. The new roof materials are expected to last for well over half a century at least. BUT WE ARE READY TO BEGIN.
The roof will be replaced with a new product, designed for our climate, and used throughout Florida and the Caribbean -- its a new style of shingle.
The Archdiocese is still swamped with Hurricane Dorian issues. The archdiocese' chief building engineer is currently dealing with the the rebuilding of schools and two churches in Abaco. So, our project was stalled until some headway could be made in the hurricane affected areas. The funds donated for our roof are untouched and remain dedicated to our roof project. Once the archdiocesan engineer can focus on our roof we'll begin our project after hurricane season and provided the COVID menance is over or manageable. Please, give if you can.
Deacon Michael
LORD, BLESS AND PROTECT OUR BENEFACTORS.
BLESS OUR BENEFACTORS BOTH LIVING AND DECEASED.
BLESS THE FAMILIES OF OUR BENEFACTORS ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO MAY BE ILL.
AMEN
ST BENEDICT, PRAY FOR OUR BENEFACTORS