Keeping a parish warm—both spiritually and physically—is no small task, especially when a failing boiler system threatens to leave parishioners and staff in the cold. Thanks to a grant from our Foundation, St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church was able to bring in professional help to repair and service their boiler system, ensuring a consistently heated space for worship, fellowship, and ministry.

Fr. Rob Oswald and the St. Margaret Mary community expressed their deep gratitude to the Catholic Foundation’s board members and donors for making this possible:

“Our maintenance crew is especially thankful to have the funds to hire a professional company to service/fix some issues. Our parishioners are also enjoying a consistently heated facility!”

For years, dedicated volunteers had worked tirelessly to troubleshoot boiler issues, often spending countless hoursensuring the system stayed operational. With the grant, they were finally able to bring in Star Services, Inc. to diagnose and fix the problem, giving volunteers much-needed relief and parishioners a warm and welcoming environment.

“My husband Tim is much happier now that he does not have to spend countless hours checking to make sure the boiler is up and running daily. He also spent a lot of time making phone calls to the manufacturer to troubleshoot.” – Karen Kautzman

“It’s nice to come into a warm office and be comfortable during Mass—especially now that winter is upon us. Thanks so much!” – Susan McKamey

Your generosity makes a tangible difference in the lives of our Montana Catholic communities. If you’d like to continue helping parishes like St. Margaret Mary, consider making a gift to one of our endowments today.