TOWN HALL MEETING:  Sunday, September 20 6:00-7:15pm 

August 2026

Recently, we joyfully shared the names of the General Chairs and Honorary Chairs helping lead our parish capital campaign. Today, we are grateful to introduce the parishioners serving as Campaign Cabinet members. 

These faith-filled leaders will help invite and encourage another group of volunteers—Campaign Committee Ambassadors—to join in this important effort. We are blessed by their willingness to serve as we continue moving forward with the Build a Legacy of Faith for Generations Capital Campaign. 

Meet the Capital Campaign Cabinet on the Campaign Team 

Campaign Cabinet 

• Toby and Vicki Berberich
• Jason and Susan Follett
• Ryan and Jackie King
• Steve and Maureen Nowak
• Matt and Deanna Sargent 
• Griffin and Paige Sargent  
• Jason and Linda Sash 
• Kari Seivert 
• Kevin and Kari Smith 
• Bill and Julie Wood 
• Doug and Ann Wright 

As we continue planning the Capital Campaign to provide for building infrastructure repairs, we need your help! We need a dedicated team of volunteers willing to share their time, energy and passion for OLIH. We are blessed to have faith-filled leaders step forward to guide the way.  

You don’t need experience, just a willing heart. Training and support will be provided. If you’re interested in serving or have been contacted to consider, please reflect on how you can make a difference. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We would love to speak with you about how you can make a difference. Together, and with God’s help –we will Build a Legacy of Faith for Generations. Please consider lending your talent to this important cause! 

August 15:  As you are aware, we are in the planning stages of our parish capital campaign. To conduct a successful effort, we must assemble a strong volunteer team to reach out to our community. We are grateful to several members of the Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart community who have generously agreed to take on leadership roles for the Building a Legacy of Faith for Generations Capital Campaign. 

Honorary Chairs: 

• Chuck and Ruth Gassmann
• Don and Charlene Lamberti 
• Larry and Pat Murphy
•  Rick and Kathy Sibbel (posthumously).

General Chairs:

• Chuck and Susan Beard 
• Josh and Laura DeVries
• Travis and Michelle Gavin. 

In their roles, these members will oversee the efforts and assist Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart leadership in implementing a successful campaign. I look forward to continuing to share additional campaign planning updates. I am grateful for these members' involvement and support in leading this effort. Together, we will ensure that our church remains a vibrant and thriving part of our community for generations to come.     

-Fr. James Ahenkora

• Town Hall Meetings:
  • Wednesday, August 19 6:30-7:45pm
  • Sunday, September 20 6:00-7:15pm

• Capital Campaign Title Reveal:

Building a Legacy of Faith for Generations

In July we provided the outcome of our planning study for a capital campaign. Now we’re pleased to share with you the theme for our upcoming capital campaign. It reflects our commitment to the mission of Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Church and to the faith-filled legacy we have received from our forebearers. It reminds us that the prayers, sacrifices, and generosity offered today will help strengthen our parish for generations to come. This is an exciting time for our church family as we build on our strong foundation and look ahead with hope. In the coming weeks and months, you will continue to hear more about the campaign and ways to get involved.

Planning Study Closed 

Below are the results from our recent planning study. It was overwhelmingly positive. Based on your feedback and the findings from the Steier Group, parish leadership has decided to move forward with a capital campaign. More information and upcoming meetings will be set and sent out soon! 

Planning Study Results (click to read as pdf; also as a bulletin insert July 18 & 19 and July 25 & 26)