Parish Consensus Tally
A -287, B -105, C -57, D -146, Other -25,
Total = 620

Finance Committee Consensus
The most significant indicators were the results in the initial polling of members, where 9 of 10 members preferred “A.” On the categories of cost, people and flexibility, “D” was rated 1. “A” was rated first in Catholic liturgical understanding and technical capability to build a Catholic church. Overall, “A” was preferred.

Beginning this weekend and going through November 30th, the proposed designs for our new church are on display in the hall. Please take time to study them and share your input. Every parishioner age 14 on up is asked to participate. We are working to design a beautiful House of God that reflects who we are and is comfortable and easy to use.

TEENS – YOU CAN HELP CHOOSE THE DESIGN FOR THE NEW CHURCH. CHECK OUT THE DISPLAY IN THE HALL THIS WEEK!

Next weekend, November 21/22, the New Church Designs will be on view in the parish hall and will remain up until November 30th. The four designs are not final plans, but initial concepts that will be developed to meet the needs and expectations of our parish. Every parishioner 14 years and older is asked to take a good look at the designs and select the one that best meets your expectations. Your comments are encouraged, too. Response forms will be available. Members of the committees will be in the hall to answer your questions and help explain the various drawings.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

GENERAL INFORMATION

Subject of RFP: To provide Architectural and Engineering services for the design of a new site master plan for St. Lawrence O’Toole parish. The master plan will include the locations for a new church building, rectory and parking. The details of these items are outlined in this RFP.

Owner: St Lawrence O’Toole
31 Prospect Street
Brewster, NY
(845) 279-2021

Throughout the week of November 10, each of the four architects competing for the job of designing our new church will present their drawings to members of our various new church committees. Soon after, each of the proposals will be available for the entire congregation to view and make comments..

On or before October 16, 2009, the four architects will return their individual proposals to both the Archdiocese of NY and the parish office at St. Lawrence O'Toole. Each proposal will be reviewed by committee members and then each firm will be invited to St. Lawrence to give a presentation on their proposal. In mid November, each of the proposals will be displayed for all of our parishoners to see and give feedback. We will make a decision on which Architectural firm we will use to design our new church by December 1st.

Well, it's not a creature from a Harry Potter tale! A narthex is a “church” term for a vestibule or a lobby. In the newer, larger churches the narthex is a gathering space that will allow parishioners to greet one another, and a place where they can find parish information and religious pamphlets. The larger narthex makes it more comfortable for receiving lines and preparation for special liturgies, i.e. First Communion line-up.