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- St. Peter the Apostle
  Capital Campaign –
  A Message from Father Gary
  
  It truly is a joy to be pastor of this growing and thriving parish. Yes, it is time for us to build a permanent Church, a reflection of God's presence among us, an affirmation of our love for Christ, a beacon of hope in a divided world.
  
  This is an investment in the present and the future, for our children and children's children. This is a unique and inspiring opportunity to step out into the deep waters of faith.
  
  I invite you to join me in pledging a sacrificial gift to this campaign. This project requires the commitment of all of us.
  
  Together, we can make the building of this Church a reality! Please join me on this adventure of faith. May our new Church give glory to God and draw everyone into God's eternal love.
  
  GIVE NOW
'Lord, You Know I Love You' Prayer
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The New Sanctuary Will Feature

An Inspiring Interior • Seating for 900 • Covered Front Portico • A Central Tabernacle
Pews with Kneelers • Reconciliation Rooms • Calming (Cry) Room • Inviting Entrance & Statues
View More Renderings of the Sanctuary
- Since our inception in 2008, our parish has wittnessed tremendous growth. Our Catholic footprint continues to expand through prayer, service, generosity, and outreach.
  
  Led and inspired by the Holy Spirit, our journey to build a permanent Church has begun – a sacred space to celebrate the Sacraments, strengthen our faith, grow together as a community, and embrace our mission as Christ's disciples.
  Our Mission is to live the transformative love of Christ in service of others.
  Our Vision is to reveal God's eternal love and endless possibilities in Christ Jesus.
Discover All the Ways to Give
Online Giving
- Payments to the Lord, You Know I Love You Capital Campaign can be made monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually (up to three years), or as a one-time gift.
  
  CLICK HERE TO DONATE
Pay By Check
- Payments to the Lord, You Know I Love You Capital Campaign can be made monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually (up to three years), or as a one-time gift.
  
  To pay by check, drop it at the parish office or mail to:
  
  St. Peter the Apostle Capital Campaign
  12747 Interlaken Road
  Trinity, FL 34655
  
  Checks should be made payable to St. Peter the Apostle Capital Campaign.
IRA Distributions
- Donating part or all unused retirement assets is an excellent way to make a gift to the Lord, You Know I Love You Capital Campaign. By “rolling” the distribution from an individual retirement account (IRA) directly to St. Peter the Apostle, donors can make a gift to support the building of our new sanctuary while possibly receiving a tax benefit.
  
  To initiate a distribution from an IRA, the steps are:
  
  Contact your IRA plan administrator.
  
  Provide your IRA plan administrator with the following information:
  
  SPTA Tax ID number – contact the St. Peter the Apostle parish office directly at (727) 264-8968 to obtain this number.
  
  Mailing address for the gift to be sent: Diocese of St. Petersburg, ATTN: Campaign Processing Office, PO Box 40200, St. Petersburg, FL 33743-0220
  
  Amount to be contributed.
  
  Allocation: One distribution can be used to support multiple purposes or ministries. For example, a total qualified charitable distribution of $10,000 can be split as follows: $8,000 for the for the Capital Campaign at St. Peter the Apostle, Trinity; $2,000 for the offertory of St. Peter the Apostle, Trinity.
  
  Verify the IRA plan administrator will include your name as donor on the check/stub being sent.
  
  Complete this form click here to download and notify the Campaign Processing Office by email at [email protected] or by mail to Diocese of St. Petersburg, Campaign Processing, PO Box 40200, St. Petersburg, FL 33743-0200.
  
  Once the payment is received, an acknowledgment letter will be sent to the donor, with a copy going to the St. Peter the Apostle office as notification of receipt of funds. Please contact the St. Peter parish office at (727) 264-8968 with any questions.
  
  This site is informational only and does not imply nor offer professional tax, legal, or accounting advice. For specific advice about the effect of any planning concept on your tax or financial situation, please consult a qualified professional advisor.
Donor Advised Fund
- A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple, flexible, and tax-efficient way to give to the Lord, You Know I Love You Capital Campaign.
  
  How to recommend a gift to the St. Peter capital campaign:
  
  Contact your financial advisor/DAF provider and request a grant distribution.
  
  Include SPTA Tax ID number – contact the St. Peter the Apostle parish office directly at (727) 264-8968 to obtain this number.
  
  Mailing address for the gift to be sent: Diocese of St. Petersburg, ATTN: Campaign Processing Office, PO Box 40200, St. Petersburg, FL 33743-0220.
  
  Verify the financial advisor/DAF provider will include your name as donor on the check/stub being sent.
  
  This site is informational only and does not imply nor offer professional tax, legal, or accounting advice. For specific advice about the effect of any planning concept on your tax or financial situation, please consult a qualified professional advisor.
Transfer Stock
- Transferring stock to St. Peter the Apostle may be a tax benefit to both parties involved in the exchange.
  
  If donating stock to the Lord, You Know I Love You Capital Campaign, please provide direction to your broker and then complete this form click here to download the form and notify the Campaign Processing Office by email at [email protected]or by mail to Diocese of St. Petersburg, Campaign Processing, PO Box 40200, St. Petersburg, FL 33743-0200.
  
  Direct Transfers (Broker to Broker) to St. Peter the Apostle are handled by the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Please use one of the following authorized listed brokerages:
  
  Raymond James
  Contact person: Colin Long
  Email: [email protected]
  Phone: (727) 567-8893
  Address: 880 Carillon Parkway-32E
  St. Petersburg, FL 33716
  
  Contact person: Robert Carney
  Email: [email protected]
  Phone: (813) 634-5536
  Address: 133 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., 1st Floor
  Sun City Center, FL 33573
  
  This site is informational only and does not imply nor offer professional tax, legal, or accounting advice. For specific advice about the effect of any planning concept on your tax or financial situation, please consult a qualified professional advisor.
Wills and Bequests
- St. Peter the Apostle can be named in your will or as a beneficiary of an IRA, Life Insurance Policy, Gift Annuity, 401k or other financial vehicles. To observe the best method for naming the parish in your will or trust, please ask your attorney to use the following terminology:
  
  “I give devise, and bequeath (amount, article, stock, etc.) to Gregory L. Parkes, as Bishop of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, and his successors in office, a Corporation Sole, for the use and benefit of St. Peter the Apostle, 12747 Interlaken Road, Trinity, FL 34655.”
  
  More information on Estate and Legacy gifts.
  
  This site is informational only and does not imply nor offer professional tax, legal, or accounting advice. For specific advice about the effect of any planning concept on your tax or financial situation, please consult a qualified professional advisor.
Employer Matching Gifts
- Some employers have Employer Matching Programs that will match every donation which will greatly increase the impact of your donation. Contact your employer directly to find out if your gift to the Lord, You Know I Love You Capital Campaign is eligible for a matching gift.
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When He Asks, Will You Answer?

Your gift, through a sacrificial pledge, affirms your love of Christ and the mission of our Catholic faith.

We invite each one of us to prayerfully make a commitment to the "Lord, You Know I Love You" Capital Campaign.
Testimonies From Our Parish Family
- Nick & Maureen Just,
  Founding Members
- "There is something very special about being founding members of our parish family. When there was an opportunity to be more involved we took it. We are very thankful, blessed, and excited to be a part of building our permanent Church."
- Dustin Johnson & Family, Campaign Co-Chair
- "Our parish family has allowed us to increase our faith dramatically. We are very involved with many ministries, including Finance Council and Faith Formation. We can't wait for the new Sanctuary and to see how it will continue to grow our faith."
- Jeff Jarrard & Family, Campaign Co-Chair
- "When we arrived in the Trinity area in 2022 from Seattle, we found this parish family and knew we were home. We are thrilled to help build the future of our Church – building on the shoulders of those before us."
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is needed to build the new sanctuary?
  $16 Million
- What is the process if we do not raise the total amount needed for a new sanctuary?
  Our goal is to raise as much of the $16 million as we can. If we fall short of that, we will be provided a low interest rate loan through the diocese for the remaining amount.
- Will our Capital Campaign affect our Diocesan Catholic Ministry Appeal?
  No, the Campaign is separate from this yearly Appeal and will not exempt us from it.
- Who is in control of the funds and where will my donation be kept for the capital campaign? Does the Diocese have any control over it?
  St. Peter the Apostle, along with all the parishes in our Diocese, have accounts within the Diocesan Savings and Loan. A separate account has been set up within the S&L to house all campaign payments. Funds will remain in the account and will be withdrawn as construction is completed. No funds can be withdrawn from this account unless requested by SPTA. The Diocese does not and will not use any of those funds for itself nor will the Diocese charge us for holding / transferring the money in this account.
- What is the remaining debt on the activities building? How much longer until it is paid off?
  We currently owe around $10,000. We are making extra payments every month so we can pay that debt off as soon as possible.
- When will construction on the new sanctuary begin? What will be the target date for completion?
  Groundbreaking will commence once we have sufficient funds, hopefully by the spring of 2026, or maybe sooner, and completed within fourteen months.
- What will the seating capacity be in the new sanctuary?
  The current plans include a seating capacity of 900 parishioners.
- Will the new sanctuary have a smaller chapel located inside for a more intimate place to pray in?
  There will not be a smaller chapel located in the new sanctuary. We've considered various factors in the design process and feel the current layout is most conducive to our needs.
- Will the new construction provide extra parking?
  Yes, extra parking is included in the cost.
- Why am I being asked to make a pledge?
  Pledges allow families to consider a larger gift over time, rather than a one-time donation. Pledges are generally redeemed on a monthly or annual basis, which also helps us forecast cash flow for the construction.
- Why am I being asked to make an initial Payment?
  By making an initial payment, we can start the construction phase sooner. If you are able, we sincerely appreciate a payment of 10% of your pledge.
- Can I start my pledge next month instead of this month?
  YES! You determine when you want to start your pledge. Make a note on your Commitment Card and we will follow up with you.
- Is this pledge legally binding?
  No, a pledge to the campaign is a good-faith expression of your willingness to support this important project. If you need to make provisions to change your pledge, please contact the parish office. If something happens to you, this is NOT a financial obligation that will be deducted from your estate.
- Why does my online payment confirmation look like it might have come from the Diocese?
  We are utilizing the Diocese’s online payment system as the processing fees are covered by some of the donations we make through the annual Catholic Ministry Appeal of the Diocese. Our bookkeeping department is working closely with the Diocese to ensure all funds are allocated to our campaign and are housed in our S&L account as referenced above.
- Why are we not receiving much information about the campaign?
  We are currently in the quiet phase and have begun recruiting campaign chairs and steering committees. We will start a wider communications plan with more information in the bulletins, flocknote, and social media starting in August.
Would You Like More Information?
Let Us Reach Out to You!
- Please email [email protected] to be contacted by a SPTA Capital Campaign representative, or call (727) 264-8968.
  
  *Make checks payable to St. Peter the Apostle Capital Campaign
  12747 Interlaken Rd., Trinity FL, 34655
  **Gifts to St. Peter the Apostle "Lord, You Know I Love You" Capital Campaign are tax deductible up to the extent provided by law