SFX Renovation Project 2009

How the International Community can preserve and enhance a place of worshipand an historic landmark for future generations

Those who came before us had the foresightand vision to create a beautiful place of worship

Project Summary

In the next 5 minutes...
Why renovate SFX now
Our vision
A brief history of SFX
How we can help

A brief History of Dongjiadu Cathedral

First Cathedral in Shanghai
2000
SFX re-opens
for worship
1911
Dynasty overthrown
1847Construction begins
1949
PRC established
1853Church is completed

Replica of Rome’s Chiesa del Gésu

Integratestraditional Chinese Forms with Classic European design

Has inspired many Chinese Catholics to become priests and nuns

Why now?

Growth of the International Parish

A tangible gift to our hosts and neighbors

a spiritually & structurallyRestored SFX
Spring 2010?
Fall 2009
Summer 2009

Phase 1: Renovation
Marble Floor
Marble Skirting
Wiring & Lighting
Choir Loft Staircase
Special Pedant Lights
Sound System & Speakers
Altar Platform & Icon wall

Phase 2: Furnishings
Pews
Statues & Stands
Baptismal Fountain
Choir Platform & Chairs
Altar/Tabernacle/Ambo
Phase 1: Renovation
Marble Floor
Marble Skirting
Wiring & Lighting

Phase 3: Exterior
Rectory
External Lighting
Landscaping & Kiosk
Stained Glass Windows
External Granite & Pavers
Phase 2: Furnishings
Pews
Statues & Stands
Baptismal Fountain
Choir Platform & Chairs
Altar/Tabernacle/Ambo
Phase 1: Renovation
Marble Floor
Marble Skirting
Wiring & Lighting

Interior & Exterior Painting
Stained Glass
Cabling & New Pedant Fixtures
New Speakers, Sound System cabling & mics
NeocatechumenalWay Icons
Altars, Tabernacle,Ambo, etc
166 New Pews
Marble Flooring
80cm tall Marble Skirt
Cast-iron Stairs, Choir Platform & Chairs

Naturally, this renovation will cost a great deal

Firm commitments already made
New Altar & Icons
New Choir Loft
New Sound System

September
January
May
October
February
June
November
March
July
Season of Lent
December
April
August

Phase 2 Priorities
NOTE: these are illustrations and not the actual items that will be selected for SFX

Sponsor a Pew
Our primary means of raising funds
Sponsor nameplates attached to each pew
NOTE: this is an illustration and not the actual pew selected for SFX

Commemorative Album
NOTE: this is an illustration and not the actual album

Deposit to the Renovation Project Bank Account

Growing our Community
with New Dynamism,Fresh Spirit,and a Lively Faith
SPECIAL 2ND COLLECTION
Give Generously

Several Fundraising Campaigns in the works
PILGRIMAGE
TO SHESHAN
Special 2nd
Collectionsat all massesof theInternational Parish

Several Fundraising Campaigns in the works
Last Supper
Mother & Child
Wine
Sculptured Relief Frames
Olive Oil

Spread the Message back home
Download posters, handouts and presentation slides at
fixSFX.com

We should do all we can to preserve and enhance this beautiful church
It is a privilege afforded to few

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