Support Us with a Gift to Building a Better Bellarmine
The Building a Better Bellarmine appeal raises funds for planned projects as we care for the holy ground and sacred spaces of Bellarmine. The Spiritual Exercises can be prayed anywhere, but there is something particularly powerful and profound in coming away to a quiet place to pray.
We ask you to prayerfully consider supporting the infrastructure and priority projects that are planned for this fiscal year, and to reflect upon what stirs your heart together with your ability to offer financial support beyond your usual retreat or annual gift.
We are grateful for your support as we show the way to God and share the light and love of Christ. Thank you for your companionship and continued generosity for this important work.
Peace and Blessings,
Erin
Bellarmine does not have a reliable water supply. The well pump draws from an 800’ deep water table. Recently, the well pump failed twice causing emergency shut-downs; canceling hundreds of retreatants across several months. We plan to install a second well to ensure our mission and ability to provide sacred time in sacred space.
Project Budget: $270,000
Fire safety improvements and boiler replacement
Project Budget: $25,000
For small group sharing sessions
Project Budget: $4,000
For Narthex outside the Chapel and in the Dining Room
Project Budget: $22,000
In the Blessed Mother’s Garden
Project Budget: $9,000
Did you know that a recent survey showed that only 3% of people interested in retreats knew that Bellarmine even exists? We feel called to share the good news and make more folks aware that we are here for them, but need additional financial resources to help share Bellarmine’s story with them.
Project Budget: $50,000