Church leaders gathered on a rainy and very cold Sunday to bless the grounds and share prayerful words during an official groundbreaking ceremony.
Those in attendance included Bishop Talley, capital campaign chairs and committee members, Diocesan leaders and members of the construction, engineering and architectural design teams, among others connected to the project who gathered to show their support and enthusiasm.
The groundbreaking ceremony featured welcoming remarks from Eustice Corrigan, the Chair of the Finance Committee as well as large contributing supporter, followed by remarks from both Father Ben Bradshaw and Bishop Talley. Bishop Talley blessed the foundation site and shortly after readings were recited and prayerful intentions were made.
At the conclusion, ceremony participants took turns with shovels in the ground to ceremoniously toss dirt at the foundation site.
We at St. Michael’s ask for God’s blessings upon the construction work site and ask for your continued prayers for the Lord’s help as we build a campus for both the parish and surrounding community.
We also ask that you lift up prayers that God will bring this construction to its successful completion and that His protection will keep those who work on it safe.