Dear Parishioners,

Building our Parish Community is the theme chosen for the 2024 appeal. This year, the Archdiocese of Vancouver hopes to raise $3.1 million in support of Secondary School construction and various Archdiocesan ministries such as Evangelization Programs, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Social Justice, Family Life Programs, Prison Ministry, Cultural Ministry and First Nations Ministry.

St. Augustine’s portion of the appeal is $61,300 to help with these needs of the diocese. Since funds raised beyond this amount are rebated to the parish, we hope to raise an additional $63,700 (total goal of $125,000) so that we can fund the urgent repair, restoration, and sustained maintenance of our church’s beloved stained-glass windows (estimated at $250,000), which have suffered significant damage over time. These windows, steeped in history and spirituality, need our collective care and attention to preserve their beauty for generations to come.­

When you give to Project Advance, you are providing both our parish and our Archdiocese with the resources required to carry out our mission of “making disciples” (Mt 28:19), as Jesus commanded us to do. Regardless of its size, every gift truly makes a difference. Whether you are a regular contributor to Project Advance or have never participated before, I want to encourage you to prayerfully support Project Advance 2024 to the best of your ability.

Thank you for your support. May God bless you and your loved ones.

Yours faithfully,

Father Ignacy Warias