CHURCH RENEWAL AND ASSET RESTORATION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ Jesus:
I am delighted to share with you exciting updates on our Church Renewal and Asset Restoration Project. 2026 is the 75th Anniversary of Good Shepherd Parish. Since 1951, our parish has been a beacon of faith, hope, and love in our community. 2027 marks the 50th Anniversary of our Trindle Road campus. Since its groundbreaking in 1977, our church on Trindle Road has been the House of God and the home for His people. Now is the time for us to renew, restore, and rejoice.
To honor these first 75 years of our parish, we will renew our worship space. It is an act of gratitude and praise to God for three-quarters of a century of blessings and graces. In thanksgiving for all that has been, we will renew the place where thanks and praise are offered in their highest form here on earth: the Holy Mass. Jesus, in the Most Blessed Sacrament, is the heart of our parish. To express this, we will move the tabernacle to the center of the sanctuary as well as refine and refresh other elements of God’s house.
As our church on Trindle Road turns 50 years old, we will restore our physical assets. This includes mechanicals, structures, systems, property, and equipment that have served us well for 50 years but need updating and replacement. We will also improve accessibility, safety, and security.
In October 2025, we launched our $2.9M Now Is the Time Capital Campaign. It is a chance for each of us to share in the legacy of Good Shepherd and to make an impact for generations to come.
Updates on the project, capital campaign, as well as our timeline are detailed in this mailer. As we work through the diocesan process of approvals, please remember we need $2.9M pledged and $1.5M of the funds on hand by May 1, 2026, to begin the construction phase of the project on schedule.
Thank you to everyone who has already made a commitment to this important initiative. Your generosity makes possible the vision we share for the future of our parish: a place where faith is strengthened, families are supported, and service to others continues to grow. If you have not made your pledge yet, I humbly invite you to do so and make your personal imprint of support for this project.
Let us continue to pray that God may bless this important work we have undertaken to give Him honor and praise and to help His people grow in holiness. May He look graciously upon our efforts to renew, restore, and rejoice.
Thank you for all that you do for Good Shepherd.
I am grateful for your continued support and dedication.
Yours in Christ,
Father Neil S. Sullivan
Pastor
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE (As of February 12, 2026)
WAYS TO GIVE
Now is the Time Commitment Form
RECOGNIZING YOUR GIFTS
Your generous campaign commitment will be recognized on a commemorative memorial board. While the specific location for this tribute is still being finalized to ensure an appropriate placement within the church building, it will serve as a lasting testament to your dedication and support of the Now is the Time Capital Campaign.
GIVING LEVELS
Legacy Circle $100,000 & Above
Heritage Guild $50,000 to $99,999
Pillars $25,000 to $49,999
Partners $5,000 to $24,999
Stewards $1 to $4,999
Outright Gift
A gift of cash or a gift by check or credit card.
Commitment / Pledge / Recurring Gift
A commitment or pledge to make a gift over a specified period of time, typically at evenly spaced intervals. Pledges may be fulfilled by cash, check, or credit card.
Recurring gifts can be set up on the parish ParishSOFT website or through your bank.
Appreciated Stocks / Securities
If a stock has increased in value from the time of purchase, the owner can avoid paying capital gains tax by donating the security to a qualified charitable organization (Good Shepherd). When an appreciated security held for at least a year is donated to a charitable organization, its fair market value may be itemized as an income tax deduction. The resulting tax savings could be factored in to make a larger donation. For publicly traded shares, the fair market value is the average of the high and low prices on the transfer date. Reach out to the parish office for a form.
Gift from Retirement Plan
Federal law allows people age 70.5 years or older to make direct transfers up to $108,000 per year per person to charitable organizations from their Individual Retirement Account (IRA), without the withdrawal being treated as taxable income. The withdrawal can be counted toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).
Directed Gift from Donor Advised Fund
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are increasingly popular for charitable giving. DAFs enable individuals, families, or organizations to contribute to a third party that sponsors the DAF and then recommend how the funds are distributed for charitable giving.
Other Ways
There are many ways you may give to the parish in support of our Now is the Time Capital Campaign. Please contact Richie Musser (484-364-0781 or rmusser@kirbysmith.com) about other ways to support the Now is the Time Capital Campaign such as a Bequest, Beneficiary Designation of Life Insurance or Retirement Account, or a “Life-Income Gift” such as a Charitable Gift Annuity or Trust. Also, we encourage you to see if your company will match your gift!
PROJECT TIMELINE
| JANUARY 28, 2026 | MARCH 25, 2026 | May 1, 2025 | Summer 2026 | September 12, 2026 | September 2026 To September 2027 |
| Schematic Design Reviewed for Approval by Diocese | Final Design Reviewed for Approval by Diocese | Must have $2.9M pledged and $1.5M collected to begin Construction Phase of project | Church Renewal Construction takes place while Mass is celebrated in Parish Hall | Solemn Dedication of Altar and Blessing of Church Renewal | Campus Asset Restoration takes place |
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Now is the Time — Frequently Asked Questions
CONTACT US
Please feel free to contact us with any questions about the Church Renewal and Asset Restoration Capital Campaign.
You can call the Parish Office at 717.761.1167 or email us HERE.
LEADERSHIP
STEERING COMMITTEE
Alex Anastasio
Bryan Anthony
Veronica Forbes
Charlie Gerow
Katie Gleeson
Carl Knaub
Mary Lacey
Jeanne Long
Tom McGowan
Michael Nowakowski
Joe O’Neil
Rosanne Placey
Bob Ribic
Ronda Scullen
Joelle Shea
Craig Shrift, Chairperson
Dan Thompson
Kathleen Trovel
Alex Weakland
Barb Zabady
CAMPAIGN CABINET
Tricia Anthony
John Bolger
Joe Elliot
Patty Elliot
Mark Glessner
Sue Glessner
Patricia Grady
John Harrison
Theresa Harrison
John Hickey
Tim Noonan
John O’Leary
Kevin Osborne
Mary Beth Osborne
John Povilaitis
Lori Ribic
Bill Spahr
Carol Spahr
Dean Stiteler
Joann Stiteler
75th ANNIVERSARY OF GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH
ENCOUNTERING GOD IN TIME AND PLACE
