#BuildSFA Update June 2023
This has been a spectacular year in the life of the school and for our school building project. With COVID behind us, we have finally been able to host our full calendar of school events and fundraising activities. These events are the heart of our community and what helps to differentiate us from other schools. They take a lot of effort but the return on our investment in terms of the community boost is tremendous. The best way to become one with the community is to serve the community – so don’t be shy, come and speak to anyone of our PEC or Special Events committees to see how you can become involved.
With our recent Imagine Gala as a catalyst, the $1.5M We’re Building for the Future Capital Campaign has now reached the halfway mark. This has been a huge team effort and we would like to take this time to thank again our Capital Campaign Committee; the gala project leads; and our major gift donors including the Rizzardo family, the Smith family, Smith Brothers Wilson Construction, and the Saint Group of Companies. We remain committed to our goal of securing the final half of the funding required over the course of 2023. While this will not be an easy task, it is an achievable goal if we all open our hearts and wallets.
To make your donations easier to process, we have re-launched our back-end credit card payment system accessible via the school website or via this link. We are now able to accommodate recurring credit card payments (with some caveats) and have been able to reduce our service fees. This system is fully secure and keeps your information private and the terms of your gift in your control. There are some subtle variations from the original gift card so if you have any questions, please contact your Capital Campaign team directly. If you have not already done so, please go to sfaschool.ca now to make your Capital Campaign gift.
While the names and faces at St. Francis of Assisi will continue to change with each year that passes, our essential heart remains the same. The last 13 years at St. Francis of Assisi have been some of the best years of my life and I am proud of what we have accomplished during this time. The finish line for our new Gymnasium addition is in view and I am confident that Father Juan Lucca’s fresh perspective and energy will soon see the completion of our long-held dream as a new St. Francis of Assisi facility. My heart will always be with St. Francis of Assisi. Thank you for your prayers for my rest and recovery.
With blessings,
Father Eugenio Aloisio
Pastor
