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The project to refurbish the church pews will begin this Summer. It is expected to take several weeks to complete and to cost $190,000. This project was announced in 2023 and is funded as part of the Love One Another campaign . After reviewing the results of a survey given to parishioners in May of 2026 and further deliberation among parish leadership teams, alongside our pastor, we have decided that we will not add seat or back cushions to any of the pews at this time. Parish leadership vetted several contractors and hired A&A Finishes (based in Lyons, WI). This contractor came to us highly recommended by St. Mary and St. Charles parishes in Burlington. The contractor will determine the appropriate sequence in which to remove the pews, and will refurbish and reinstall one section of pews at a time. The pews will be transported to the contractor’s workshop to be cleaned, sanded and restained. Areas that are missing the laminate finish will be filled in. The pews will receive a clear coat before being returned and reinstalled. The kneelers will be stripped down and disassembled so that metal parts that are visible can be painted. New foam cushions for the kneelers will be applied and reupholstered. New tilting brackets will be installed and support brackets will be painted and repaired. While pews are out for refurbishment, additional seating will be made available in the Gathering Space. Due to safety considerations we will not be able to put chairs where the pews are normally located. We are incredibly grateful for the generous support of the members of our faith community, without whom this project would not be possible.

Our mission trip to Knoxville, Tennessee was an incredible week full of faith, friendship and serving others. Early in the morning of June 21, 2026, 10 adults and 45 teens and young adults headed out from St. Leonard and made the trip to Knoxville Catholic High School. From the moment we arrived we jumped right into the Catholic Heart Workcamp experience: serving others, growing in our faith and praising God together. Throughout the week, we teamed up with teens and adults from Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina, Indiana, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin and Connecticut to serve the Knoxville community. Some of us volunteered with Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM), helping in their clothing stores, food pantries and homeless shelters. Others worked with Operation Backyard painting homes, making minor repairs and building wheelchair ramps for people in need. We were also grateful for cooler-than-usual weather, which made the work a little easier. Each day started with Mass and prayer, helping us focus on the work ahead. We saw God's love in so many ways: through our team, the people we served and even the simple conversations we shared. It was a great reminder that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. The week wasn't just about serving others; it was also a time for us to grow in our own faith. We learned to trust God in new ways, spent an evening in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, took part in a moving foot-washing service and shared many meaningful moments of prayer together. We're so thankful to everyone who supported this trip with prayers, donations and encouragement. Your generosity made this mission possible and gave us the opportunity to share Christ's love with the people of Knoxville. As we return home, we're bringing back more than great memories. We have a renewed commitment to keep serving right here in our own community. Mission work doesn't end when the trip is over, it continues every day as we look for ways to love our neighbors and share God's grace wherever we are. Please continue to pray for the ministries in Knoxville, the people we were blessed to serve, and for our youth as they continue living out the lessons God taught us during this unforgettable week.