Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Lawrence

RESTORE THE HEART

Located in the heart of Lawrence, Nebraska, towering above the homes and businesses of this small community, is the Sacred Heart Church. This structure has stood as a pillar of faith and love for nearly 100 years. Churches like Sacred Heart are not common these days. Its beauty is a tribute to our Lord, that we hope will continue to honor Him for the next hundred years. Our ancestors built this magnificent edifice with great sacrifice, and now it is our responsibility to preserve it for generations to come.

Local parish organizations have been diligently raising and saving money to help restore and maintain this beautiful church. As costs continue to rise, we know that we cannot tackle this endeavor without the help of our friends, alum and parishioners. This church has been the setting for thousands of sacramental events: baptisms, first reconciliations, first communions, confirmations, weddings and funerals. Today, we ask for your help in carrying on the work of God by contributing to the necessary updates of this heavenly structure.

Some of the restoration projects include:

• Repairing major plaster deterioration

• Repainting the interior with historic details

• Bringing back original hardwood floors

• Restoring the 118-year-old statues and altars

• Refurbishing the original pews

• Updating the sound and electrical systems

• Rejuvenating existing historic light fixtures

• Upgrading the lighting in the sanctuary

• Purchasing a new organ

• Procuring a new ambo/pulpit to match the altars

The fundraising goal has not yet been determined as we continue to procure bids for the various facets of the project. We do, however, hope to complete this historic restoration for the centennial of the church building in December of 2024. We appreciate your prayerful consideration to donate to our project - Restore the Heart.

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*100% of your donation (less gofundme.com fees) goes directly to Sacred Heart Church