STATESVILLE — With gratitude to Almighty God, after all the Masses on the weekend of Jan. 11-12, the parishioners of St. Philip the Apostle Church in Statesville enjoyed an open house and blessed their new parish social hall. The facility has a seating capacity for 250 diners and includes a large commercial kitchen.
The cornerstone of the building contains a quote from very generous and anonymous friends of the parish: “Not a donation but a contribution to the Kingdom of God.” Sacrificial contributions came from many parishioners, and other friends of the parish, to complete and pay off this Phase I of the parish’s Forward With Christ Building Campaign.
The Parish Planning and Building Committee first met with Diocese of Charlotte officials in March 2015 and benefitted from their assistance, as well as that of Little Architectural Consulting and Messer Construction Co.
An ambitious Forward With Christ Capital Campaign is now under way to raise $3.5 million for Phase II, a much-needed Activity & Education Center for the parish.
— Photos provided by Paula Coleman and Father Thomas Kessler
