#BuildSFA Update February 2021

During the season of Lent, which began this year on February 17, we make our Lenten sacrifices and sometimes it feels like a long time until we celebrate the joy of the Resurrection. We can draw a parallel with the building of our school as we make our sacrifices and wait a long time for the joy of realizing our new school – but it will come.

We have received approval from the Building Commission of the Archdiocese of Vancouver to proceed with the development of the school as proposed and as outlined in January’s update. As such, we will now begin to work in partnership with the Archdiocese to develop an achievable financial plan with a Capital Campaign.

We have heard back from our planner at the City of Vancouver who, as expected, has requested some further information, so we are in the process of complying with this request. We are planning a meeting with the Director of Planning to ask for relaxation for the need for on-site parking and for some easements with regards to set backs on our boundaries.

The convent site was listed on the MLS last week. As you know, the funds from this sale will form the cornerstone of the money that will be required to “Renew and Refresh” our school building so we ask that each and every one of you pray for its successful completion.

Like you, we are enjoying the first signs of spring, and hopefully the ability to share in-person Masses once again with our community. Be well and be safe.

With blessings,

Father Eugenio Aloisio
Pastor

Mrs. Anne Yam
Principal