PRAYER FOR OUR BUILDING FUND
Heavenly Father, open our minds and hearts to a greater awareness and a deeper appreciation of your countless blessings. Give us the heart like Your Son and transform us through Your Spirit,
to nurture a way of life marked by faith-filled worship, fellowship and service to You and to one another.
Teach us to be faithful servants of Your gifts, knowing that we are all laborers in Your vineyard,
working to build the Kingdom on earth.
With the intercession of our Blessed Mother and Saint Joseph,
may we return ten-fold the gifts entrusted to us.
Bless our efforts with a deeper devotion to prayer, a growing commitment for service,
and an increasing level of generosity as we focus to build the future today.
We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.
to nurture a way of life marked by faith-filled worship, fellowship and service to You and to one another.
Teach us to be faithful servants of Your gifts, knowing that we are all laborers in Your vineyard,
working to build the Kingdom on earth.
With the intercession of our Blessed Mother and Saint Joseph,
may we return ten-fold the gifts entrusted to us.
Bless our efforts with a deeper devotion to prayer, a growing commitment for service,
and an increasing level of generosity as we focus to build the future today.
We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.
BUILDING FUND COMMITTEE PURPOSE STATEMENT
To create opportunities for parishioners to support our building fund programs
to reduce the Parish building fund debt.
To create opportunities for parishioners to support our building fund programs
to reduce the Parish building fund debt.
LATEST VIDEO OF OUR DONOR WALL - NOVEMBER 2021
5-WEEK ASCENSION DONOR DRIVE
Final Message
WEEK 1 - Our Power as a Community |
WEEK 2 - What is the PAD Program and how does it help the Parish
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WEEK 3 - Parish Financials and the Challenge Ahead |
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WEEK 4 - We are Blessed with a New Building;
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WEEK 5 - Equal Sacrifice not Equal Gifts |
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BUILDING FUND COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Mark Holland - Chair
Virginia Rappel - Vice-Chair
Davide Milos
Michelle Davies
Russell Todd
Mark Holland - Chair
Virginia Rappel - Vice-Chair
Davide Milos
Michelle Davies
Russell Todd
Online Auction Committee Members
Holly Davidson - Chair
Deb Berze
Diane Davidson
Michelle Davies
Michaela Hashiguchi
Deanna Hutchins
Pina Lamb
Randy Mauro
Rita Pigeon
Christine Russell
Holly Davidson - Chair
Deb Berze
Diane Davidson
Michelle Davies
Michaela Hashiguchi
Deanna Hutchins
Pina Lamb
Randy Mauro
Rita Pigeon
Christine Russell
WHAT IS THE BUILDING FUND?
The Building Fund was created to pay down Ascension’s debt arising from the building renovation project, the purchase of the new Rectory, and the loan to purchase the former Lutheran share of the building. The Building Fund is separate from contributions received to cover regular Parish operating expenses.
The Parish’s total debt is approximately $12.5 Million. Recurring donations, such as those made using the Pre-Authorized Donor (PAD) program, are put towards the Parish’s monthly mortgage payments. Larger lump-sum donations, such as Donor Wall block purchases, are generally used to directly pay down the principal. By paying down the principal directly we can shorten our payout timeframe and reduce the amount of interest we need to pay on our mortgage.
The Building Fund was created to pay down Ascension’s debt arising from the building renovation project, the purchase of the new Rectory, and the loan to purchase the former Lutheran share of the building. The Building Fund is separate from contributions received to cover regular Parish operating expenses.
The Parish’s total debt is approximately $12.5 Million. Recurring donations, such as those made using the Pre-Authorized Donor (PAD) program, are put towards the Parish’s monthly mortgage payments. Larger lump-sum donations, such as Donor Wall block purchases, are generally used to directly pay down the principal. By paying down the principal directly we can shorten our payout timeframe and reduce the amount of interest we need to pay on our mortgage.
DONATING TO THE BUILDING FUND
Stand-alone donations to the Building Fund can be made by cash, cheque, credit card, or e-transfer. See our homepage for e-transfer donation information. Recurring donations can be made using the Pre-Authorized Donor (PAD) program which allows Parishioners to set up recurring electronic contributions. See the Donations section of our website for details.
You can also contribute to the Building Fund by taking part in any of the Building Fund fundraising initiatives.
Stand-alone donations to the Building Fund can be made by cash, cheque, credit card, or e-transfer. See our homepage for e-transfer donation information. Recurring donations can be made using the Pre-Authorized Donor (PAD) program which allows Parishioners to set up recurring electronic contributions. See the Donations section of our website for details.
You can also contribute to the Building Fund by taking part in any of the Building Fund fundraising initiatives.
BUILDING FUND INITIATIVES
Money raised from all of the initiatives goes directly to the Building Fund:
Online Lenten Auction
Donor Wall
3-Year Pledge Program
Gala Dinner
Estate Bequests
See below for more details on each of the fundraising initiatives.
Money raised from all of the initiatives goes directly to the Building Fund:
Online Lenten Auction
Donor Wall
3-Year Pledge Program
Gala Dinner
Estate Bequests
See below for more details on each of the fundraising initiatives.
FROM OUR ONLINE AUCTION
Ascension Catholic Parish Online Auction April 29 – May 14, 2022
Last year, the Online Auction was a great success raising an incredible $31,284. Thank you to everyone who participated. We couldn’t have done this without you.
This year we have an ambitious goal of $40,000. This is an opportunity for everyone in the Parish to get involved by reaching out to their network of family, friends and colleagues to help us secure auction items. You can click here to see our wish list of items.
Last year our top selling categories were golf and electronics and our top selling item at 248% of value was a hand-carved nativity set donated by Marvin Bidulka. A huge thank you to Marvin for offering to donate another one this year.
If you are interested in donating an item, please contact Holly at hollyd@telus.net.
Last year, the Online Auction was a great success raising an incredible $31,284. Thank you to everyone who participated. We couldn’t have done this without you.
This year we have an ambitious goal of $40,000. This is an opportunity for everyone in the Parish to get involved by reaching out to their network of family, friends and colleagues to help us secure auction items. You can click here to see our wish list of items.
Last year our top selling categories were golf and electronics and our top selling item at 248% of value was a hand-carved nativity set donated by Marvin Bidulka. A huge thank you to Marvin for offering to donate another one this year.
If you are interested in donating an item, please contact Holly at hollyd@telus.net.
DONOR WALL
The Donor Wall was constructed in the Fall of 2019 following the completion of our building renovation. The Donor Wall is our largest fundraising initiative, and it will be a permanent monument in the building’s Narthex. The Donor Wall consists of 506 blocks which range from $2,500 to $100,000, depending on their size. Our goal is to raise $5,030,000. When completed, the Donor Wall will be a beautiful golden cross on a silver background, all made of various sized blocks.
The Donor Wall was constructed in the Fall of 2019 following the completion of our building renovation. The Donor Wall is our largest fundraising initiative, and it will be a permanent monument in the building’s Narthex. The Donor Wall consists of 506 blocks which range from $2,500 to $100,000, depending on their size. Our goal is to raise $5,030,000. When completed, the Donor Wall will be a beautiful golden cross on a silver background, all made of various sized blocks.
The bar graph above illustrates the current number and value of donations received toward our Donor Wall program since its inception in the Fall of 2019. We are most grateful to all those who have generously contributed to this lasting and permanent display erected in our newly renovated building.
PLEDGE PROGRAM
The Pledge Program seeks a commitment from parishioners to contribute over and above their regular contributions for a three-year period. The current program began in April 2019 and replaced the initial Capital Campaign launched at the start of our renovation. Parishioners can join the current program by clicking on the image below, printing and completing the form, and submitting it to the Parish office. For information on single donations or regular contributions, please refer to our home page.
Ascension Catholic Parish Pledge Form
The Pledge Program seeks a commitment from parishioners to contribute over and above their regular contributions for a three-year period. The current program began in April 2019 and replaced the initial Capital Campaign launched at the start of our renovation. Parishioners can join the current program by clicking on the image below, printing and completing the form, and submitting it to the Parish office. For information on single donations or regular contributions, please refer to our home page.
Ascension Catholic Parish Pledge Form
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Ascension Building Fund
Commemorative Sale Items
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You can download the forms by clicking on the images.
PAST EVENTS
50/50 DRAW (Nov./Dec. 2018)
The winning ticket was drawn on Dec. 2 after the 5pm Mass
The winning ticket was drawn on Dec. 2 after the 5pm Mass
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50/50 DRAW (March 2018)
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Winner of 50/50 Cash Draw in March 2018
Congratulations to our lucky winner Murray Britt who claimed his prize of $3,675.00! Thank you to everyone who supported our Capital Campaign Fundraiser. Please continue to pray for our renovation and stay turned for another 50/50 draw coming this summer!
Congratulations to our lucky winner Murray Britt who claimed his prize of $3,675.00! Thank you to everyone who supported our Capital Campaign Fundraiser. Please continue to pray for our renovation and stay turned for another 50/50 draw coming this summer!
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Store Card Program - On going Launched June 3/4, 2017 This weekend we started promoting a new joint initiative with the Knights of Columbus Council of our Parish. The Capital Campaign team encourages Ascension parishioner to participate in the Knight of Columbus Store Cards Program. By adjusting our spending habits (groceries, gasoline, restaurants & entertainment) and using store cards, we can all make a valuable contribution to our Parish. A percentage of the revenue from the Store Cards Program sales will be committed toward the Capital Campaign for the renovation of our church building. See the short slideshow here to get an idea. |
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