August, 2009

Dear Parishioners,

Over the past 18 months, the Parish Finance Committee has arranged and completed a new building feasibility review with the Archdiocese, a Building Condition Report and a fund raising feasibility study. These studies have concluded that the Parish needs to proceed with the utmost of urgency with Phase 1 of the proposed building renovation program. This phase consists of substantial work that is required to make the building water proof, rectify life safety issues and re-grade and replace sidewalks and parking areas. The estimated cost of this phase is approximately $570,000 and we hope to have this work completed before next winter. The Archdiocese has approved a loan in the amount of approximately $230,000 to supplement the 340,000. already in reserve.

To initiate this Phase 1 of the program, the Parish has retained an Archdiocese approved architect who is currently working on drawings and tending documents. We hope to have these ready in sufficient time to complete the work as planned. We also hope that you understand that our church will continue to serve this community for a long time to come and that a new church is not feasible in the foreseeable future.

We continue to invite your participation in the process, and will appreciate any comments and suggestions that you may have, as your help and expertise will be much needed in the many committee positions that will be available in order to make this project a success. Thank you all for your support as we continue to build the Kingdom of God in Richmond Hill.

Please direct all communications to the Parish Secretary at 905-884-7006 or secretary@olqw.com

Finance Committee of Our Lady Queen of the World Church