Support 2022 Renovation Project

November 3, 2022

You people are the best of the best of the best!  I do not have words that can adequately convey to you my gratitude for your amazing support to the Renovation Project that foresees, new restrooms and the basement renovation that will enable us to have a gathering space after Mass and for meetings and other events.

This project will cost over a million dollars and while we had sufficient funds to implement the project, because of inflation, we needed an extra $300,000.00.  In a rather short period of time, from June to the present, your response to the call has enabled us to reach this goal.

You collectively brought us to $301,766.00 as of last week.  We have to work out some kinks with the city and hopefully we’ll be in a position to begin this important renovation soon.  My hope is to get things underway, certainly by spring, but perhaps earlier.  I’ll update you as more information comes forward.

A million thanks to some members of the Finance Council who have put in “thousands” of hours, working at many levels of the project with contractors, Archdiocesan personnel, and others. 

May God reward all of you for your amazing generosity!!!

Fr. Anthony Bus C.R., pastor

We have raised $172,697. The parish has submitted the construction plans to obtain permits with the City of Chicago. Thank you for all of the support! We still need to raise $127,303 so that we can begin the project.

Dear Parishioners, Friends, and Benefactors of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish,

Our church was constructed over 150 years ago – and despite its years, has maintained its sacred and timeless beauty.  But, over time, there is the realization that our shared spaces need to be updated to ensure that our growing parish family can be welcomed and accommodated. I would like to ask for your financial assistance to help bring a new aspect of community to St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish.

We have begun the planning process to create a new handicap accessible family bathroom in the north tower of the main church, and renovation of the lower church. The lower church area is in considerable disrepair, and renovation will allow us to create space for parish meetings and hospitality, new bathrooms for men and women, and a wheelchair lift into the lower church. My desire is to be able to bring together our parish community, outside of the celebration of the sacraments, in a space that is welcoming and handicap accessible - creating a new sense of community.

Due to supply chain issues, and dealing with a 150 year old building, construction costs are higher than anticipated.  While we are bringing every effort to ensure this project is done as cost-consciously as possible, the reality is that we will need to raise an additional $300,000 to ensure that the project can be completed. Due to the generosity of a few donors, we had received 75% of the funds for this project; however, due to increased construction costs we need to raise these additional funds to begin.

Therefore, I am reaching out in search of those who may want to assist St. Stanislaus Kostka in helping with this renovation project. You can learn more about the vision for this project by scrolling down this page.

If you can assist us or know someone who has the means to do so, we would be deeply appreciative. We would like to start on this renovation in the fall - your donations are greatly appreciated before then. Please make online donations by clicking here.

Please make checks payable to "St Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church" with "Renovation Project" in the memo line. Mail checks to:

St Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church
1351 W Evergreen Ave
Chicago, IL 60642

Thank you for considering this request and thank you for your ongoing support to St. Stanislaus Kostka. I wish you and your loved ones a blessed and safe summer.

Sincerely in Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary,

Fr. Anthony Buś C.R., Pastor

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Our goal to complete the renovation is $300,000.

Please make online donations by clicking the button below:

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Please make checks payable to "St Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church" with "Renovation Project" in the memo line. Mail checks to:

St Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church
1351 W Evergreen Ave
Chicago, IL 60642

• New bathroom in north tower of main church
  • Family Bathroom
  • Handicap accessible
  • Baby changing station
  • Currently there is no plumbing in this space.  We will be installing a brand new plumbing and ventilation system.
  • There is no heat in the north tower. We will be installing a steam heater in the north tower so the new plumbing does not freeze in the winter. This entails running steam heat to the north tower.

• New meeting space for hospitality and parish meetings
  • Cafe area in meeting room
    • heavy duty coffee machine
    • cabinets with countertops for hospitality serving
    • sink area
    • under-counter fridge
  • Climate control system for lower church
    • air conditioning
    • dehumidification
    • heating
    • exhaust
  • Audio-visual system in lower church
    • large TVs for presentations
    • built-in speakers
    • audio system
    • presentation system
    • WiFi
• New Bathrooms
  • Men's bathrooms
    • Handicap Accessible
    • Baby changing station
  • Women's bathrooms 
    • Handicap Accessible
    • Baby changing station
• Handicap Accessibility
  • Wheelchair lift to lower church
  • Outdoor ramp to lower church entrance
• New Infrastructure
  • New plumbing in lower church since there is no existing plumbing there currently
    • new sewers, vents, floor drains, cleanouts, cold/hot water lines, water pump, water heater, expansion tank
  • New 3" water service from city water main into church to accommodate large bathrooms
  • Replacement of church's entire old 600-amp distribution panel with a new 800-amp distribution panel to accommodate new electrical needs such as the HVAC system
• New Features
  • Ceramic tile floors in lobby, floors and walls tiled in bathrooms
  • New zoned lighting
  • Acoustic drop down ceiling tiles to prevent sound from lower church travelling into main church