Sponsorship Opportunities

Supplemental Ways to Support our Capital Campaign

If you are interested in any of these sponsorships or have any questions, please reach out to Lori Rafferty at lrafferty@sjvshelby.org.

1) Stained Glass Saint Windows ($50,000 – 5 of 23 still available)

To create a truly beautiful and inspirational place for prayer, the adoration chapel will contain an abundance of stained glass that features images of the saints gathered around the sacred space.

The parish has contracted with Willet Studios of Winona, MN to manufacture the stained glass. Willet is renowned for its work that can be found in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York, the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., and the Cadet Chapel at West Point.

The parish is offering the opportunity for window sponsors to pick a saint of their choosing to be commemorated, and include a dedicatory memorial at the bottom of the window. Each window is 6 feet tall by 32 inches wide. The parish is asking for a commitment of $50,000 to sponsor a window. Approximately one-half of the cost will cover the production and installation of the stained glass saint in the chapel. The other half helps to mitigate the debt the parish is incurring due to the campus expansion project. The following saints have already been chosen and funded:

2) Upper Glass Sponsorships ($10,000 – 2 of 6 still available)

It is also possible for individuals or families to sponsor one of the 6 upper east and west sections, which will include a small dedicatory memorial in the window. Each window is 8 feet tall by 32 inches wide. While this is a significant commitment of $10,000, the simplified pattern does mean they will be more affordable than a saint sponsorship.

3) Pews ($5,000 – 6 of 12 still available)

There will be 12 wood pews in the adoration chapel. There are six still available for sponsorship, and each is 7’6″. Pews will include a small dedicatory memorial plaque on the pew.

4) Outside: Pergolas with benches ($3,000 – 4 of 4 still available)

There are six gaps in the concrete sidewalk along the main drive that used to have trees, but the conditions were inhospitable for their survival. We would like to place pergolas with benches on some of these, and make the others into flower beds. There will be 4 pergolas/benches available for sponsorship, and a small dedicatory memorial plaque will be included on the bench.

5) Outside: Flagpole ($4,000 – 1 of 1 available)

Ideally, the flags of the United States and the Holy See should not be on the same pole. More practically: after consulting with the Shelby Twp. Police Department, we would like to strategically place a second flagpole in the south entrance garden near the American flagpole as a safety measure, that will be reinforced at the base to function as a barrier to vehicles approaching to the gathering space glass wall. It is an unfortunate thing to have to think about, but it is what we saw happen in Gland Blanc and especially West Bloomfield. There is 1 available to be sponsored ($4,000), and a small dedicatory memorial plaque will be included on the base.

6) Memorial Bricks ($250 or $500)

Memorial bricks for the Holy Family Shrine that is under the Pond Gazebo are always available as a way to remember loved ones or special occasions ($250 for a 4×8 brick of 3 lines, or $500 for an 8×8 brick of 5 lines).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a group or a family work together to sponsor a window?

Yes. This is a common way windows are historically sponsored.

Does the entire amount have to be arranged at once?

No. Sponsors can choose to commit to up to a 3-year pledge.

Who do I contact if I am interested in one of these sponsorships?

If you are interested in any of these sponsorships or have any questions, please reach out to Lori Rafferty at lrafferty@sjvshelby.org.