Let us keep our cathedral warm this fall!

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Thanks to your generosity, we were recently able to install a new ventilation system — a much-needed blessing during the hot summer months. Together, we’ve made our cathedral more welcoming, safer, and increasingly sustainable.

Now, we are facing a new and urgent need: replacing our four boilers, which are 25 years old and at the end of their lifespan.  They frequently breakdown, parts are impossible to procure.

Failure to act now will cause a delay in repairs. The reality is that cathedral could suffer major damages from frozen pipes in the cold winter months. Our HVAC systems do heat when required but they will not supply sufficient heat to ensure that pipes will not freeze. Running the HVAC for heating will be very expensive. We have only half a year to meet the crucial deadline imposed on us by the local climate. Please, understand the seriousness of this situation and act NOW!

Why is replacing our boilers important?

Because our boilers do more than just keep us warm:

-By providing heating, they are protecting our dear cathedral from deterioration, especially throughout the long winters when temperature varies greatly.
 
- They will work in sync with our new ventilation system, keeping the entire building comfortable and functional and they will create a healthy and comfortable environment for all of us.
 
- They will enable all of us to serve God without interruption, to continue teaching our children in light of God, and to strengthen our community around our true values and culture.

To ensure we can keep the cathedral running smoothly this winter, we need to act now — before the cold weather returns.
 

Our goal: Raise $76,000 by September 2025

The full cost of purchasing and installing four new boilers will be $84,000.
Thanks to a special manufacturer’s rate and a grant from Énergie Québec, we’ve already secured $8,000 — leaving us with $76,000 to raise by September 2025.

Here's how we can reach it, together:

- 100 people giving $760
- or 50 people giving $1,520
- or 25 people giving $3,040

Every contribution makes a difference. Every dollar gets us closer to our goal: a warm, welcoming, fully functional cathedral.

You can donate with cash, cheque, debit or credit card at the candle stand at church or online as of today through CanadaHelps. A tax receipt will be issued automatically.
 

A collective effort — as always

From the 1998 fire to our most recent improvements, you have always stood by our cathedral. We’ve built, rebuilt, and preserved this sacred space together.

Now it’s time to do what we do best: take care of our spiritual home.

Let’s ensure our cathedral remains alive, welcoming, and ready to serve — for us, for our children, and for generations to come.

Make your donation today!
 

With love in Christ,

Your Cathedral Clergy
 
PS: All donations are tax-deductible.

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