“He has the ability to guide people,” Kimberly said.ĭavid Schmidt, the son of David and Kimberly of Butler Township, graduated from California University of Pennsylvania in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in sports management. She said her son’s qualities of being a good listener, natural compassion for people, knowledge of and love for the church, and ability to show people how to incorporate the Catholic faith into their daily lives will make him a great priest. ![]() “Just watching him go through the journey and seeing him grow in his faith and grow in his love for the Catholic Church, we’re all very, very excited,” Kimberly said. Schmidt’s mother, Kimberly, said the family is thrilled that David will be ordained on Saturday and pursue a career in the priesthood. He said his inaugural homily will focus on the gift of priesthood. “Butler has a special place in my heart, so my first Mass there will be very special.” Conrad Roman Catholic Church, in the Meridian section of Butler Township. “If you really dig down deep into (the Catholic faith) and let it transform your life, you’ll see that it’s the most beautiful thing you could ever imagine,” he said.Īfter being ordained by Zubik on Saturday morning, Schmidt will celebrate his first Mass Sunday at his home church, St. Schmidt said he grew up in the Catholic church with his parents and four siblings, but when he dug deeper into the faith, he discovered the beauty of the church. “I ask your prayers for me in my ordination, and please know I am praying for you.” in this beautiful ministry of the church,” Schmidt said. “I am in awe and wonder of what God has in store for me in the priesthood. ![]() People are very happy with what they get,” he said.Bishop David Zubik of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh will ordain a Butler Township man Saturday morning.ĭeacon David Schmidt Jr., a 2009 Butler High School graduate who attended Butler Catholic School, will be ordained a Catholic priest at 10 a.m. “You might be able to get one cheaper at a big-box store, but the difference is in quality. The custom-built sheds are popular with Butler Agway’s customers, Stephenson said. It’s a lot easier to go out to the shed than bring things down from the attic,” he said. “One of the things I’ve seen is people use them to store their holiday decorations. “But they can be ‘she sheds,’ or just another place to hang out outside. “I would say the primary use is general storage, adding space,” said Stephenson. A buyer comes to Agway, decides what features he wants his shed to have, puts down a deposit, and three to four weeks after placing an order, the new shed is delivered to his door.Īlmost as varied as the size and price ranges of a custom shed are the sheds’ uses. Stephenson said the selection process is surprisingly fast. Of course, the price also depends on any custom features the buyer wants on his purchase. Prices can range from $2,000 for a smaller shed to more than $10,000 for a large building. Shed sizes can range from 8-feet-by-8-feet to 14-by-28. Stephenson said a level surface for the shed to rest on is important, otherwise its doors might not open smoothly. While the site preparation is the responsibility of the owner, he said he can recommend services to the buyer to get the area ready to receive a shed. Stephenson said the shed can rest on any flat surface, but he recommends a gravel pad that will be conducive to draining. The sheds are built to rest on 4-by-4s built underneath the structure. The finished shed can be painted in any color the customer wants. It won’t rot like some wood,” Stephenson said. The sheds themselves are constructed of engineered wood, a layered product that binds natural wood with manufactured materials to offer lasting strength and protection. ![]() The roof is built to last for decades, but if the buyer wants, for an extra cost, he can buy shingles for the shed roof to match those on the roof of his house. Most sheds come with a metal roof, that comes in colors such as brown, white or tan. “The customers can customize them with windows, different door sizes, ramps, lofts.” “We actually have an Amish individual who builds them for us,” said Stephenson. Here, customers looking for more storage, a ‘she shed’ or just a place to hang out can have a shed built to their specifications and then delivered to their backyard. That’s not the case anymore, according to Cody Stephenson, manager of the Butler Agway, 500 Evans City Road. It would hold a lawnmower and gas cans for a decade or so until it began rust, the first marker on the road to the structure becoming an eyesore. Joseph Ressler/Butler EagleĪ backyard shed used to mean a metal box purchased from department store. ![]() Manager Cody Stephenson opens the doors on a shed at Agway on Friday in Butler Township.
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