Sound/Streaming Project Update

Below, please find a timeline of the current audio/streaming project for the church.

August, 1, 2021

Sound of St. Cletus Committee Formed

Exploratory committee is formed to review venders and make recommendation to pastor.

August 10, 2021

Engineer Review

Current system is evaluated by a radio engineer for a major Chicago radio station. Tweaks are made to make the best of what is currently operational.

September 2021

Finance Committee Approval

The parish finance council helps to make final decision to approve vendor.

December 21, 2021

Campaign for Funding Begins

Fr. Elmer speaks to congregation and first deposit is made to project funding.

April 11, 2022

Sound System Funding Is Obtained

Funding level reaches $75,252.64… suitable funds to begin the audio portion of the project.

April 21, 2022

Deposit To Archdiocese

A deposit of $74,210 was submitted to the Archdiocese who manages projects in excess of $40,000.

May 23, 2022

Audio Contract Signed & Executed

Sound Planning, the parish’s chosen vendor, receives contract.

June 3, 2022

Full Funding Of Project Is Secured

The parish reaches milestone of $110,229,68.

June 14, 2022

Video Contract Is Executed

A down payment of $17,479.50 is provided with contract for the video portion of the project.

June 24, 2022

We Exceeded Our Goal!

Thank you for your support of the project!

July 28, 2022

Components Delivered To Vendor

Sound Planning provides update on availability of products and sends photo of what has currently been received. Several key components remain before project can kick off.