Power to the Parish!
Our main electric panel has been successfully replaced!
A team from Apadana Technologies performed the critical work over two days (June 18-19), taking less time than originally scheduled. This reduced the time when our electric power was shut off—an unavoidable inconvenience to our staff, renters, and ministry partners such as Loaves & Fishes.
I want to thank all those who’ve contributed to the success of this project, particularly our many donors. Our fundraising efforts–Lent 2023 to Lent 2024–raised the necessary $109,000 to pay for the electric panel.
I also want to thank our Facilities Committee members. They’ve been working on this project for almost two years!
I learned a few more things about the panel, in conversation with Apadana electricians working on the project. Over the years, critical parts of a panel become unavailable. Maintaining electric power becomes increasingly difficult. Sooner or later, it becomes impossible. We’re now in good shape for years to come, as we have brand new components in our panel.
General Insurance Seminar – June 18
Several volunteers (Bob, Tom and Anthony) and I attended the annual General Insurance Seminar put on by Catholic Mutual, our insurance company. I attend each year, for it’s a good day to learn ways to reduce risk and save money. I’m grateful to our volunteers for attending, as there are too many sessions for one person to take in everything.
At a workshop session hosted by Catholic Finance Corporation (CFC), I was reminded of the importance of avoiding deferred maintenance. The CFC presenters emphasized that deferred maintenance tends to cost more in the long run. (During research for the e-panel project, I learned that an emergency replacement of the panel could have cost two or three times as much! I’m relieved that we no longer face that situation.)
Thank you for your support, and have a great week!
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