BMG Building Initiative Update November 2009

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Dear Friends,

Thank you for your continuing interest in, and prayers for, the Boston Building Project. We are focused on the possible acquisition of the Parish Hall and Parking Lot of the Our Lady of Mercy Church on Belmont Avenue, Belmont, which was closed in 2005. This property has many favorable features with respect to our Criteria.

In late 2008 we took a hard look at acquiring the entire church property but did not make an offer. We have since determined that the Parish Hall and Parking Lot will serve our purposes well. Also in late 2008 a developer stepped in to propose 18-condos on the site. The Town will make its decision on October 26th but the development faces significant obstacles.

We are taking actions to prepare an offer for the Parish Hall and Parking Lot if the condo development falls through. Our Fall Appeal in November will include an update.

Please continue your prayers and good wishes for the success of this project, and join us in the search for our new home!

You can find more information here:

• Guidelines on the many types of donations we are now able to accept, including personal check, credit card, monthly debit of checking accounts, non-cash donations and corporate matching gifts.
• An updated criteria list describing the features that BMG devotees determined are most important in selecting a new home.
• An SRF Monetary Gift Form (PDF format) which can be used to set up a monthly checking account debit program or if you choose to mail donations directly to SRF.

If you have not yet pledged support and would like to do so, please complete a Pledge Card or pick one up at the Center. The Pledge Card assists our planning. We will never contact you about your pledge. If you choose to donate anonymously, please send a Pledge Card with “Anonymous” in place of your personal information.

In divine friendship,
The Building Committee of Boston Meditation Group

You may contact the Building Committee through Gene Blake, 617-510-8048 or bmgbc@googlegroups.com.

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