First, I want to thank everyone who was able to participate in the poll. I will have polls posted in the future and hope we continue to have strong turnouts. 61 total votes were cast over the course of the week. Here are the reuslts:
When asked what you think the church property MUST have 20 years from now...
K-8 School received 3 votes (4% of total)
Preschool/Daycare received 2 votes (3%)
Parish Library received 2 votes(3%)
Multi-Purpose Bldg. received 24 votes (39%)
Admin. Bldg. received 6 votes (9%)
Courtyard received 10 votes (16%)
Just build it received 13 votes (21%)
Other received 1 vote (1%)
We had a few comments left on making sure we built a green friendly complex with plenty of shade trees and drought resistant landscaping.
Thanks again to everyone who participated.
MGD
St. Elizabeth
"Our least action, when done for God, is precious to Him" ~ Seton
SEASCC Mass Schedule - Frontier HS
Beginning Sept. 7, 2008 Mass will be held @ Frontier HS in the Performing Arts Center. The address is 6401 Allen Rd (Corner of Allen & Olive Dr.).
Map to Frontier HS
Mass Times:
9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Map to Frontier HS
Mass Times:
9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
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Prayer for Vocations
O God, our Father, you have called us in Baptism to follow your Son through lives of loving service to you and to one another.
Grant us your assistance as we seek to liveout our vocation in life. We pray especially for those who have answered your call as priests, brothers, sisters, deacons and lay ministers. Keep them faithful in following your Son and dedicated in serving their brothers and sisters. Grant that many more men and women will be open to the challenge of dedicating their lives in the ministry of building your Kingdom. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Grant us your assistance as we seek to liveout our vocation in life. We pray especially for those who have answered your call as priests, brothers, sisters, deacons and lay ministers. Keep them faithful in following your Son and dedicated in serving their brothers and sisters. Grant that many more men and women will be open to the challenge of dedicating their lives in the ministry of building your Kingdom. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Fr. Perry's Biography
I was born on July 21, 1958 in Fresno and am the oldest of three boys. My brothers and their families live in Fresno as does my mother. My father passed away several years ago. I am thankful for the fact that I have a very close relationship with my family even though they would have preferred that I remain in Fresno !
I attended Catholic elementary school before going to San Joaquin Memorial High school in Fresno . After graduating from SJM in 1976, I went to CSU Fresno where I graduated in 1981 with a degree in Political Science. About the time of my graduation, I discerned a calling to the priesthood and was accepted by the Diocese of Fresno and St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo for theological formation. I was ordained in 1987 along with 2 other men: Fr. Craig Harrison, who is pastor of St. Francis Church and Msgr. Myron Cotta who serves as Vicar General of the Diocese of Fresno.
My first assignment was to Our Lady of Victory Church in Fresno . Following 3 years of service there, I was assigned to St. Philip the Apostle Church where I had the privilege of serving under Msgr. Ron Swett. I enjoyed my time here in Bakersfield where I met many of you and came to learn about the good work that the churches in Bakersfield are doing. From here I was assigned as Chancellor of the Diocese by the new Bishop at that time, Bishop John Steinbock. I also did a stint as Vocation Director of the Diocese. In 1994, I was appointed Pastor of St. Paul Newman Center Church in Fresno . It is located directly across the street from CSU Fresno and has a very dynamic ministry on and off campus for college students. I served there for approximately 14 years until my current appointment as pastor of the new parish here. I have enjoyed 20 years of priesthood and look forward to many more.
I love playing the guitar, spending time at the beach, reading and traveling. I enjoy meeting people and I look forward to getting to know you and many others who might choose to be part of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.
If you have any questions or just want to chat, you can contact me at pkavookjian@setoncatholicchurch.org
I attended Catholic elementary school before going to San Joaquin Memorial High school in Fresno . After graduating from SJM in 1976, I went to CSU Fresno where I graduated in 1981 with a degree in Political Science. About the time of my graduation, I discerned a calling to the priesthood and was accepted by the Diocese of Fresno and St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo for theological formation. I was ordained in 1987 along with 2 other men: Fr. Craig Harrison, who is pastor of St. Francis Church and Msgr. Myron Cotta who serves as Vicar General of the Diocese of Fresno.
My first assignment was to Our Lady of Victory Church in Fresno . Following 3 years of service there, I was assigned to St. Philip the Apostle Church where I had the privilege of serving under Msgr. Ron Swett. I enjoyed my time here in Bakersfield where I met many of you and came to learn about the good work that the churches in Bakersfield are doing. From here I was assigned as Chancellor of the Diocese by the new Bishop at that time, Bishop John Steinbock. I also did a stint as Vocation Director of the Diocese. In 1994, I was appointed Pastor of St. Paul Newman Center Church in Fresno . It is located directly across the street from CSU Fresno and has a very dynamic ministry on and off campus for college students. I served there for approximately 14 years until my current appointment as pastor of the new parish here. I have enjoyed 20 years of priesthood and look forward to many more.
I love playing the guitar, spending time at the beach, reading and traveling. I enjoy meeting people and I look forward to getting to know you and many others who might choose to be part of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.
If you have any questions or just want to chat, you can contact me at pkavookjian@setoncatholicchurch.org
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Information
Pastor: Fr. Perry Kavookjian
E-mail: pkavookjian@setoncatholicchurch.org
Web Site: http://www.setoncatholicchurch.org/
Office Manager: Christine Nguyen
Parish Office:
12803 Montbatten Pl
Bakersfield, CA 93312
661~587~3626
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30AM - 1:30PM
E-mail: pkavookjian@setoncatholicchurch.org
Web Site: http://www.setoncatholicchurch.org/
Office Manager: Christine Nguyen
Parish Office:
12803 Montbatten Pl
Bakersfield, CA 93312
661~587~3626
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30AM - 1:30PM
6 comments:
It is my hope and prayer that in twenty years Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton church will be a completed project.
In twenty years 39% of the people participating in the poll would like to see a Muti-purpose building? I feel that this question was very short sighted and should not have been an option. In twenty years the parish should be at or near completion. Chances are there will be a multi-purpose building completed first within the next couple of years, and then the building committee can start on the “Church” and administration offices. All else will fall into place and order once the parish community starts to meet on the actual church property. This will develop a sense of excitement and unity giving the parish leaders an opportunity to generate funds and collect feedback on the parish needs.
I voted OTHER. And indicated that in 20 yrs I'd like to have all of these things, if there is space and money to do it. In that sense I agree with you.
The short sighted comment was an unneccessary shot. It was my intent to give the ideas discussed in the committee meeting an opportunity to be seen and ranked in an unscientific test. These are ideas the building committee came up with and I floated a trial balloon.
In 20 yrs., 39% of the people feel a multi-purpose building is a must. You'd be surprised to know how many people have already said they have NO intention of attending mass in a hall for 2 years.
It is my hope and prayer that I can continue to patiently moderate this blog and provide the community with information on progress, gatherings,mass schedules and other details. (Dispite after-the-fact comments.)
Thank you 'anonymous' for reminding me that this blog was going to be, at times, a test of my patience and good nature. I appreciate and respect your comment. Perhaps in the future, you might respect my time in providing any information at all.
Hi everyone. I enjoyed reading through the comments people submitted about what they would like to see developed on the church site over a period of years.
With any project this size, it will have to be developed in phases (unless someone gives me about $12 million up front). The first phase will have to be an "all purpose hall" or assembly building where we can begin to have Masses on the site. That assembly building will also have a reception area, main office, ministry offices, restrooms,conference rooms, and a kitchen so that we can begin establishing ministries, etc. How that building looks will be determined by the deliberations of the Building Committee and an architect.
I suspect that it will take anywhere from 2-3 years to raise funds for such an assembly area. That will be phase 1.
Phase 2 will see the building of the main sanctuary (church). That may take several years.
A possible 3rd phase might see the building of a school. A few have expressed hope for a Catholic school. There is much to discuss in this regard and I don't foresee this phase occurring until several years down the road.
I appreciated the various comments about a "green" building and the need for space, recreation, grass, trees, etc. I think we should keep these things in mind as we work through Phases 1 and 2. We have more than enough property to make certain there are adequate areas for grass, trees, etc which everyone can enjoy. There should be a secured playground for our little ones. I'd love to see an outdoor area where we might have social activities, meals and even an outdoor Mass once in awhile.
I am very favorable to looking at possibilities for a "green" building. That might include solar paneling, water efficiency, drought-resistant landscaping and natural lighting. There is a lot consider in designing both Phase 1 and 2.
Those are some of my thoughts. The Building Committee will continue meeting and discerning the shape of things. Pray for them (and for me) in this regard. I welcome your comments and insight.
Finally, I want to thank Matt for overseeing this blog. He is doing this as a service to the new parish. It gives us a chance to chat and to share ideas in a spirit of enthusiasm and cooperation.
Blessings to all!
Fr. Perry
The people in the new parish community appreciate your time and management of this blog site. But the comment on being short sighted was not a shot at you, but more toward the build committee you have in place. So if the building committee is looking twenty years down the road the parish should have more then a multi-purpose building on site?
The building committee has metone time. There is a second meeting scheduled for next week. At that meeting, choosing an architect will be discussed. At the first meeting, brainstorming took place to get ideas on how we could best use the 20+ acres.
The ideas that were placed in the poll were some of those that came from that session. Had I been able to, I would have givin the option of multiple choices. I wasn't intending to imply that 20 years from now, your choice would be the ONLY thing on the property.
All I was measuring was what types of facillities were of most importance to parishoners.
The building committee is quite open minded and shares a long term mindset on what the property can accommodate. What will fit and what is the expense are the priorities at present.
Please check back for details of future meeting notes.
First of all, I just want to say that it's wonderful that our moderator is putting so much of his time and effort into this blog. The information is very detailed and it's so convenient to look at the website and get updated on all of the happenings.
Having said that...I hope that I may add some helpful comments to get started off on the right foot. I agreed with the comments of the first poster and didn't think any of those words were inappropriate or "cheap shots". Moderators need to remain neutral/impartial and state the facts. These are only the first steps of a process that will take many years and there will be lots of differing opinions.
I just feel so blessed and grateful to have the opportunity to give my input to the various committees and also have the chance to be a founding member of this new parish. I don't expect all of my ideas to be chosen. Many of us have waited a very long time for a northwest parish, so this is a very exciting time. We must trust that these committees will choose the best ideas and along with Father Perry's leadership we will have a fantastic new parish community.
Everyone is going to have a different opinion and that's what's so great about brainstorming.
I hope that the youth ministries will be focused on more than a preschool or parochial school. If these programs were updated and current maybe more would attend after 2nd grade...just a thought since so many don't come back until confirmation.
We must continue to follow Father Perry with much prayer to see what the Lord has in store for our new parish community.
Thank you moderator for providing us with so much information. Your time, effort and patience are much appreciated.
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