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Mangaluru, Dec 31: The newly-built Infant Mary Church at Bajjodi in Mangaluru will be inaugurated by the provincial superior of the Carmelites of Karnataka-Goa province Fr Charles Serrao on Friday January 2.

The holy Eucharist will be celebrated by Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza, bishop of Mangaluru, who will also bless the new church at 9 am.

A felicitation function will be held after the holy mass followed by lunch.

Fr Joe Tauro, the superior of St Joseph's Monastery, Carmel Hill, Fr Antony Serrao, parish priest of St Sebastian Church, Bendore and Fr Melvin D'Cunha, presently the priest in charge of Infant Mary Church, Oscar Fernandes, MP, J R Lobo, MLA, Ivan D'Souza, MLC, FRr Pius James D'Souza, Episcopal Vicar for Religious, Lancy Mascarenhas, contractor, George, Engineer, Lawrence Cutinha, Architect and other dignitaries will be present with clergymen and devotees during the inauguration.

Addressing a press meet here on Wednesday December 31, Fr Melvin D'Cunha, presently the priest in charge of Infant Mary Church said that the new independent parish has six wards with 327 families and he also added that cost of construction of the new church was Rs 3.5 crore.

"Infant Mary Chruch, Bajjodi which has been part of the Bendore parish so far will beecome a new parish after the inauguration of the church. The Carmelite fathers from Infant Jesus Shrine, Carmel Hill always helped them in their spiritual needs as Bendore Chruch was very far for them to visit. Later the Carmelites were entrusted to build a new church when the need arose," he added

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TAMPA A month before reports of his charity's treatment of homeless people sparked controversy, New Beginnings of Tampa founder Tom Atchison was fighting to save his church in federal bankruptcy court.

Atchison's New Life Pentecostal Church owed more than $900,000 to a Texas bank. On Oct. 23, the bank's lawyer urged a judge to allow an auction of the church property.

But the church's lawyer said Atchison had a plan to pay down the debt. New Beginnings had just won a big grant, attorney David Steen told the judge. New Life church could use that money to pay the bank.

One problem: The $64,000 grant from Hillsborough County was supposed to pay for emergency shelter for homeless people. It could not be put toward the church's debt, a county spokeswoman said.

Atchison was asking a federal judge to allow him to misuse public grant money to save his church.

While the judge ultimately rejected the plan, it was in keeping with questionable ways Atchison has long run New Beginnings, one of Tampa's largest homeless charities.

For example:

New Beginnings for years made money from construction jobs performed by homeless work crews led by a recovering crack cocaine addict and alcoholic who is not licensed to lead contracting jobs in Florida. The man pleaded no contest to unlicensed contracting this year after a woman complained about a botched roofing job by New Beginnings.

Records show that Atchison listed Tampa City Council Chairman Charlie Miranda on New Beginnings' board of directors for several years. Miranda said his name was used without his permission and he's never been involved with New Beginnings.

The director of a local nonprofit for teenagers in foster care said she declined to refer homeless 18-year-olds to New Beginnings due to concerns Atchison wanted to "warehouse" them with violent criminals and drug addicts.

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CUMRU TWP., Pa. -

One of the most memorable stories of 2014 was a church collapse in Cumru Township.

The sanctuary of CrossWay Church on Chateau Drive collapsed around 11 a.m. on Sept. 25.

"Just boom. I did not know what had happened," said Dean Linsky, the church's senior pastor.

The ceiling buckled, causing irreparable damage. Crews then tore down the front-leaning wall. The pile of debris grew, but the staff's faith never altered.

"Wow! God really averted for us a catastrophe, but I think we look forward with a certain sense of hopefulness," said Linsky.

Now, nearly three months later, there is a concrete slab left. Crews cleared the pile of debris, winterized the building and started drawing up sketches of what a new sanctuary could look like.

In the meantime, the church has had to relocate to the Inn at Reading in Wyomissing for services, something pastors said has been an adjustment for the congregation and sometimes difficult for the children and volunteers.

"Our volunteers have been awesome. They have been helpful. They have been patient. They have been gracious, but they, too, are entering rooms and not always knowing where they are going to be, and that can make it difficult for them to serve well," said Jonathan Cosgrove, the church's youth pastor.

The pastors are now hoping to have the architectural drawings complete by the end of January, start construction and have a brand new sanctuary by the end of summer.

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Wooster, OH (PRWEB) December 29, 2014

Building God's Way (BGW), a nationwide church architect and builder network that provides a broad range of solutions to Christian ministries, announced that it has formed an exclusive partnership with Weaver Commercial Contractor (WCC) in the state of Ohio.

This partnership combines the construction expertise and excellent reputation of WCC throughout Ohio with the broad network of services offered to ministry-based organizations through the BGW program, including church design, funding, for-profit integration, leadership development, A/V technology and more.

BGW partners with top church and school builders around the country that have both a heart for Christian ministry and a reputation and track record for constructing top quality buildings at affordable prices.

Dan Cook, Founder of BGW, commented on the new partnership, "WCC aligns very well with our philosophy and our mission to focus on Biblical stewardship, relationships and outreach as we construct buildings that honor the Lord. We are excited to partner with them to reach more churches and Christian schools in the state of Ohio."

WCC is a highly sought-after, full-service commercial construction firm that specializes in design-build, site evaluation and planning, new construction, remodels, additions and budget consulting. Located in Wooster, OH, the company built its first church in 1972, and church and Christian school construction has been a priority for the company ever since.

Ron Wenger, President of WCC, also commented on the new partnership, "We are extremely excited as well as humbled by our opportunity to partner with a firm like BGW. We view this as not only an opportunity to establish a professional relationship, but also as an opportunity to come alongside BGW and impact lives in an eternal way."

BGW and WCC will kick off their new partnership with a seminar event on April 23rd at Malone University in Canton, OH. Churches throughout the Canton - Akron area and beyond will be invited to attend this Momentum Summit event to hear presentations by award-winning church architect Don Mahoney and pastor Eric Bahme, author of the Book "The MBE (Mission-Based Entrepreneur) Revolution". The speakers will share innovative new strategies for church design and church construction as well as capital fundraising, for-profit integration, and A/V technology.

About Building Gods Way - BGW has become a recognized leader in ministry design and construction through its extensive experience in working with hundreds of churches, Christian schools and colleges across the U.S. BGW's trademark programs based on Biblical stewardship and ministry on the construction job site have set them apart from other church builders and includes an unparalleled network of services, including church design, church building, leadership development, capital fundraising, for-profit integration, A/V technology and more. Visit http://www.bgwservices.com for more information.

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The luxury apartment is in the Grade II* listed former St George's Church in the centre of Manchester Features bespoke spiral stair case and private lift, but retains the church's original arches and decorative windows

By Khaleda Rahman for MailOnline

Published: 13:33 EST, 28 December 2014 | Updated: 13:41 EST, 28 December 2014

Spanning nine floors, a luxury flat in the clock tower of a Grade II* listed former church has gone on sale for 1million.

The recently converted four-bedroom homeis in what used to be St George's Church in the centre of Manchester.

As well as a bespoke spiral stair case and private lift, the remarkable conversion also boasts a Jacuzzi-style tub, gym and sauna - but it also retains the church's original arches and decorative windows.

And even without including its manicured gardens, the apartment covers 2500 sq ft.

A luxury flat in the clock tower of a Grade II* listed former church has gone on sale for 1million. Pictured, the bespoke spiral staircase descending into a living area

A fitted kitchen on the second floor includes a built-in coffee machine, left, as well as a washer/dryer, dishwasher and stainless steel oven

Danielle Kelly the estate agent handling the sale at Bridgfords said: 'It's an incredible place in a very sought after area.

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VALRICO When St. Stephen Catholic Church opened in Valrico almost 30 years ago, the congregation met in a temporary building on Bell Shoals Road.

The church planned to build a larger sanctuary off Boyette Road.

But through the years, other things took priority.

First, St. Stephen built a school on its 40-acre Boyette property. Then, the church waited. For increased membership. For funding and support.

In 2010, St. Stephen started an official fundraising campaign, Building Our Future Together, asking parishioners to contribute.

A Building Committee formed.

The church posted updates online encouraging families to take ownership and become part of the process.

Today, on the Feast of St. Stephen, the church will break ground on their dream: a 30,726-square-foot sanctuary.

The building project, which includes the construction of a 19,183-square-foot Family Life Center, will cost $12 million and finish in May 2016.

To celebrate, St. Stephen will host a community groundbreaking ceremony and reception at 4 p.m. today. A celebration will also follow Mass at 11 a.m. Sunday.

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Mangaluru, Dec 26: Fr Charles Serrao, the provincial superior of the Carmelites of Karnataka-Goa province, will inaugurate the newly-built Infant Mary Church at Bajjodi in Mangaluru on January 2, 2015.

The holy Eucharist will be celebrated and the blessing of the new church will be done by Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza, the bishop of Mangaluru.

A felicitation function will be held after the holy mass followed by lunch.

Fr Joe Tauro, the superior of St Joseph's Monastery, Carmel hill, Fr Antony Serrao, parish priest of St Sebastian Church, Bendore and Fr Melvin D'Cunha, presently the priest in charge of Infant Mary Church will be present with clergymen and devotees during the inauguration.

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