The diocese, which has ultimate control over the church, says the building is beyond repair and a new one needs to be built.
Some parishioners say the building's condition can be improved by remodeling and making repairs.
In July, the diocese ordered parishioners and the Rev. Maurice Current, church pastor, to find an architect and get designs to build a church. But a survey distributed to parishioners in August indicated 69 percent of the 250-member congregation didn't want a new church built. They would rather renovate the building. They cited a desire to preserve the church's heritage, stained glass windows, statues and altars. Current refused to comment.