Risen Christ Statue - Site Expansion Project

Latest Update 11/30/2001: We have so far collected over $16,000 for the Risen Christ Project, and because of your contributions, construction is underway! Please keep your donations coming so we can reach our goal of $100,000.

Ana and I just returned from Medjugorje June 12, and had the pleasure of meeting with the pastor of St. James Church, Dr. fra Ivan Sesar. He entrusted to us a special project to help raise funds to expand the site of the Risen Christ statue in the back of the Church.

Fr. Sesar explained that this expansion was the idea of the late Fr. Slavko, and it was not possible to undertake it before his death. In his memory, the parish is embarking on this project, the purpose of which, is to provide an area for prayer groups, as well any groups to gather and pray while in Medjugorje. This is particularly a problem in Medjugorje when the size of a group spans numerous houses. There is no place for the entire group to gather in one place. This expansion will allow a quiet spot for prayer, and sharing of experiences for groups.

We are excited about this project, and pray that you will be moved to help support it through your donation. We especially ask Medjugorje prayer groups to embrace this project and help in any way possible. Thank you for your generosity!!

The project will be split into two phases, with the first phase being completed as shown in the illustration above. The estimated cost for Phase I is $100,000. The planned start date is the end of July, 2001. Phase II will begin immediately after the completion of Phase I, and will include an internal area to pray the Stations of the Cross. This is especially important and needed for those who can not climb Mount Krizevac to pray the Stations of the Cross.

100% of all donations will be given directly to the pastor of St. James in Medjugorje.

To Offer Your Donation:

Click Here for our Secure Credit Card Site.

Or mail your donation to us at the following address. If you would like a receipt please include a self addressed stamped envelope. Please make checks out to:
The Medjugorje Web - RC Project

The Medjugorje Web
Attn: Risen Christ Expansion Project
772 Peace Road
DeKalb, IL 60115

If you need or would like to wire funds instead of mailing them, please contact me and I will provide the necessary information. sshawl@medjweb.com

Thank you for your generosity!
Steve and Ana Shawl

"Risen Christ Statue" Site Expansion Project 2001 Phase I

How it Looks Now	Proposed Expansion
Latest Update 11/30/2001: We have so far collected over $16,000 for the Risen Christ Project, and because of your contributions, construction is underway! Please keep your donations coming so we can reach our goal of $100,000. Ana and I just returned from Medjugorje June 12, and had the pleasure of meeting with the pastor of St. James Church, Dr. fra Ivan Sesar. He entrusted to us a special project to help raise funds to expand the site of the Risen Christ statue in the back of the Church. Fr. Sesar explained that this expansion was the idea of the late Fr. Slavko, and it was not possible to undertake it before his death. In his memory, the parish is embarking on this project, the purpose of which, is to provide an area for prayer groups, as well any groups to gather and pray while in Medjugorje. This is particularly a problem in Medjugorje when the size of a group spans numerous houses. There is no place for the entire group to gather in one place. This expansion will allow a quiet spot for prayer, and sharing of experiences for groups. We are excited about this project, and pray that you will be moved to help support it through your donation. We especially ask Medjugorje prayer groups to embrace this project and help in any way possible. Thank you for your generosity!! The project will be split into two phases, with the first phase being completed as shown in the illustration above. The estimated cost for Phase I is $100,000. The planned start date is the end of July, 2001. Phase II will begin immediately after the completion of Phase I, and will include an internal area to pray the Stations of the Cross. This is especially important and needed for those who can not climb Mount Krizevac to pray the Stations of the Cross. 100% of all donations will be given directly to the pastor of St. James in Medjugorje. To Offer Your Donation: Click Here for our Secure Credit Card Site. Or mail your donation to us at the following address. If you would like a receipt please include a self addressed stamped envelope. Please make checks out to: The Medjugorje Web - RC Project The Medjugorje Web Attn: Risen Christ Expansion Project 772 Peace Road DeKalb, IL 60115 If you need or would like to wire funds instead of mailing them, please contact me and I will provide the necessary information. sshawl@medjweb.com Thank you for your generosity! Steve and Ana Shawl Last Modified 12/13/2001