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May 2009

The Burden Basket

Issue 15

St. Joseph Apache Mission Restoration Project

Funding Progress

Since fundraising be-

gan in February 1998 we have

raised $1,497,376. Of that

amount 46% came from pri-

vate foundation grants, 7%

from nonprofit organizations,

24 % from our generous do-

nors, 10% through our stew-

ardship program and the re-

maining 13% from the hard

work of raffles, food sales and

concerts, plus interest earned.

The work continues as fund-

ing permits: Expenses to date

have been $1,224,715.

Revenue & Expenses

10/1/08— 4/15/09

Revenue

Foundation Grants $ 16, 500

Roof Grants $142,500

Steward Program $ 15,970

Donations $ 10,117

Fundraisers & Interest $ 1,620

Total $186,707

Expenses

Payroll Expenses $86,132

Equipment & Supplies $ 8,166

Subcontractors $ 4,964

Office Expense $ 2,379

Administration &Fundraising

$ 2,307

Training $ 1,845

Roof Project $51,382

Total

W INTER P ROGRESS

Thanks to the generosity

and hard work of all those who

have come together to restore this

sacred place, a great deal of work

has been accomplished since our

last report. (November 2008 issue

of The Burden Basket ). The main

task for the winter was to restore

the sacristy storage area at the

east end of this landmark church

and veterans’ memorial. Thanks

to Restoration Project donors we

were able to keep trainees Robert

Morgan, Lyle Magoosh, and Nik-

ona Hosetosavit working with our permanent crew: Foreman Tommy Spotted-

bird, and masons Arylis Chee and Martin Pizarro. Besides stabilizing and re-

pointing the stonework of the sacristy, a

beautiful new insulated ceiling was in-

stalled. See the before and after photos

on page 3.

A mild winter permitted the crew

to accomplish some work on the outside

of the church as well, mostly preparation

work for the installation of a new roof.

Thanks to substantial donations from

Katherine D. Ortega and the Fr. George

Carr Family Trust, we now have the

Tommy, Martin, Lyle, Robert, Arylis and Nikona

Tommy, Lyle & Robert removing roof tile.

Removing deteriorated mortar

$157,175

funds necessary to replace the clay tile

roof. Preservation Architect Dale Zinn

and roofing contractor Brian McPartlon

of Brian McPartlon Roofing, LLC in

Santa Fe have been working with us in

planning for the re-roofing job. We are

so very grateful for their dedication to

doing the best job possible, ensuring that

this inspiring place will be well pro-

tected for many generations.

Funds on hand: $40,584

Roof Funds $92,995

In-Kind Donations from volun-

teers, staff and equipment use:

$ 79,000

Repointing the stonework with lime mortar

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D IRECTOR ’ S R EPORT P ETER A. B OEGEL , OFM

Every three years the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Saint Barbara gather for a group meeting to

elect new leadership and set directions for the coming years. At the meeting this past January new leadership

was elected, and I was asked by our new Provincial Minister to accept the position of “Secretary of the Prov-

ince.” This means that I will be moving to work in Oakland, California. Of course it is my heart-felt desire to

see the Restoration Project continue to move forward as I transition out in the months ahead. While I will

maintain a connection to this great work, it is good and fitting to hand the directorship of this project over to

members of the local community. I am proud to present to you the new St. Joseph Apache Mission Restora-

tion Project Leadership Team. I am confident that this project will continue to completion under their direc-

tion.

Tommy Spottedbird : Tommy has been with the Restoration Project since the beginning. As the first

Restoration Project trainee, Tommy threw himself into this job with his considerable artistic talent and hard-

working dedication. It was not long before it was clear that Tommy had excelled his instructors in the art of

stone building restoration. Wanting this project to stand as his legacy, Tommy has been the person responsible

for ensuring that the work that has been accomplished is not only functional, but beautiful. As Project Fore-

man for the past seven years, Tommy has been running the crew and instructing the trainees. Most impor-

tantly, Tommy is determined to see this project through to completion.

Mary Serna : Mary has been the Restoration Administrator for the past eight years. Describing her job

as, “doing all the things no one else wants to do,” Mary runs the office, does all the accounting work, corre-

spondence, grant writing, much of the purchasing, the newsletter and progress report writing, etc, etc. Mary is

dedicated to this project, and like Tommy, determined to see it through to completion.

A Governing Board made up of Mescalero residents will provide financial oversight and give direction

for the Restoration Project. The Governing Board will soon select a Restoration Director to spearhead this re-

markable project. I owe a special debt of gratitude to Preservation Architect Dale Zinn, who has been offering

his expert guidance since 1994. Dale will continue to advise and offer technical direction.

The Restoration of St. Joseph Apache Mission has been miraculous from the beginning. For over nine

years now the work has progressed uninterrupted. Twenty five young adults have received employment and

job-skill training. Over two-thirds of the needed restoration work has been accomplished. There is still much

to do. At the current rate of progress it will take approximately five more years to finish

the job.

The remarkable work that is being accomplished here is due to all the people like

you who support this project. We have come together, each contributing what we have

to offer. We can all take pride in the legacy we are creating - preserving this active

church and honored veterans' memorial for generations so come; providing jobs and

forming craftspeople, giving a new chance to the lives of those in need of a fresh start.

As this Restoration Project progresses towards completion let us continue to

bring our gifts together, ensuring that this sacred place will continue to inspire faith,

patriotism, courage and pride. I will treasure all that we have accomplished here for the

rest of my life.

9 TH A NNUAL R AFFLE C OMING S OON

One of our most popular fund raisers is the annual raffle. This year the drawing will be held on Octo-

ber 4, 2009. So watch for your tickets in the mail come August. Several prizes have already been donated: a

beautiful painting by local artist Loree Marin; $1,000 cash prize, a Wii Sports Gaming System; a beaded medi-

cine bag; a Pendleton Blanket We hope to have twelve prizes in all. A donation of $1.00 for each ticket is sug-

gested. Last year’s raffle raised $17,849 with $6,201 of that in extra donations sent in along with the tickets. If

you have received this newsletter in the mail, you are on our mailing list, if not, you can request tickets by call-

ing 575-464-4539 and ask to be added to our mailing list.

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B EFORE AND A FTER

Sacristy ceiling

Before

After

Sacristy west wall

Before

After

I N L IEU OF F LOWERS ...

A special thanks to the families who have suggested that friends make a donation to the Restoration

Project, in lieu of flowers, as a way to memorialize a loved one.

Along with those being memorialized we have received donations to honor people on the occasion of

their birthday, anniversary, and of course as a way to honor a veteran. So if you would like to give a gift to

“ someone who has everything ” this is a way to honor them with a connection to this sacred place. Just send us

their name and address with your donation and we will send an acknowledgement to the person or family.

R E -R OOFING P ROJECT U NDERWAY

Preparation work is underway for the replacement of the clay tile

roof. The old tiles have been

removed from the south side of

the main roof. Scaffolding has

been erected to the top of the

bell tower. This summer stone-

work around the top of the bell

tower will be repointed, and the

tower, alcove, and main roofs

will receive new underlayment,

flashing and clay tile.

St. Joseph Parish, Mescalero, Inc.

St. Joseph Apache Mission Restoration Project

PO Box 187

Mescalero, NM 88340-0187

Phone: (575) 464-4539

Visit our website

www.stjosephmission.org

Restoring the Building and Rebuilding Lives

What’s inside:

◊ Winter Progress

◊ Director’s Report

◊ Upcoming Raffle

◊ Before & After

◊ In Lieu of Flowers…

◊ Re-Roofing Project Underway

To help preserve the art of historic stone

building restoration we have produced a series

of “Training Videos.” These videos were made

to document the work we are doing, for future

caretakers of St. Joseph Apache Mission. These

videos can now be accessed through our web-

site; available for anyone who may have an

interest in learning about this noble craft.

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