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Hope Rising Update #51

by Fr. Bill Van Oss

Dear Friends,
 
Sue and I are taking a few respite days, but I wanted to send a brief update with the good news that all the permits have been approved for the restoration of the main building and there is a tremendous amount of work being done on a daily basis. We are grateful to the men and women of FP Restoration who are hard at work. 
 
This week's video update shows the subfloor removal process which is an important first step of the entire restoration process. An engineer is on site to oversee the entire removal and repairs of the piers/pilings. From the first days of seeing everything covered in muck and mold, to seeing it stripped down, and now being rebuilt; we thank God for getting us this far and guiding us to the day when we will all walk through those doors to a beautifully restored building. 
 
I know everyone is anxious to see what is going on, and we will continue to provide weekly videos and photos so you can follow the progress. As you will see in the video, it's very clear why it is a restricted construction zone area. We only stayed briefly because there was so much activity going on, and we didn't want to hold up any work; once the subfloor is repaired, it will be easier to film updates. A construction fence is also being installed tomorrow. 
 
Reminder: A mailbox is now installed outside the Gathering Place and our PO Box will be closed as of tomorrow. June 1. Please send all church mail to St. Michael & All Angels 2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957. 
 
Peace, 
Bill+

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By Fr. Bill Van Oss • December 20, 2023
Today's Excitement Dear Friends, Today was a day to celebrate! LCEC trucks arrived to install the new meter and energize it so the new HVAC system in the sanctuary can be started up! Then a couple hours later, we passed the City of Sanibel final inspection and we were given the Certificate of Completion; the final step in our permit process which started last May. We are very grateful to Councilwoman Holly Smith, City Manager Dana Souza and all the city and LCEC employees who assisted in these final steps and of course to all the FP workers and their subs for all their hard work these past several months and the Property Restoration Team; the working group was there to receive the good news today. We are very busy getting the spaces ready for opening weekend starting with our 4th Advent services this Saturday at 5pm and Sunday at 8am and 10:30am (livestreamed). Then we will have 3 Christmas Services at 4pm, 8pm (livestreamed) and 10:30am. Thanks to the volunteer teams who have been washing dishes in the kitchen, putting books on the bookshelf, hanging wreaths and a 100 other details. It is a stunningly beautiful space and we can't wait for all to experience it again for the first time in 15 months! Bill +

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By Fr. Bill Van Oss • December 13, 2023
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