Restoration + Giving
Honouring Our Past. Building What Comes Next.
For 90 years, St. Francis of Assisi Parish has been a place of prayer, community, learning, and service in the heart of East Vancouver.
Generations have gathered here for Mass, baptisms, weddings, funerals, school celebrations, feast days, and moments of quiet prayer. As we celebrate this milestone anniversary, we are also looking ahead with care and responsibility.
The restoration of our South-East Tower is an important part of preserving our parish for future generations.
Faith, community, learning, and service in East Vancouver.
Estimated cost to complete the South-East Tower restoration.
Already raised through the generosity of parishioners, friends and fundraising events.
Why Restoration Is Needed
Caring for Our Historic Church
Our historic church has served the parish and neighbourhood for nearly a century. Like many older buildings, it now requires significant care to remain safe, accessible, and welcoming.
A professional facilities assessment has identified an estimated $1.5 million in infrastructure needs over the next five years. These needs include safety requirements, building code standards, and long-term maintenance of the parish property.
A major part of this work is the restoration of the South-East Tower, which has suffered structural damage from years of water infiltration.
South-East Tower Restoration
Restoring a Visible Sign of Faith
The South-East Tower is both a necessary repair project and a visible symbol of our parish’s presence in East Vancouver. The estimated cost to complete the full tower restoration is $600,000.
This work will help:
- Address structural damage caused by water infiltration
- Preserve the historic character of the church
- Protect the building for future generations
- Support a safe and welcoming parish environment
- Continue the legacy of the families who built and sustained St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Recent Parish Improvements
Stewardship in Action
The parish has already completed several important repairs and improvements, including:
- Replacement of the original drainage system around the church
- Installation of new boilers
- Replacement of the elevator lift for safety and accessibility
- Seismic upgrades to the original school building
- School flooring and learning space improvements
- Continued planning for the new school gymnasium
These projects reflect the parish’s commitment to careful stewardship, transparency, and long-term care of our buildings.
$90 for 90 Years
Help Restore the Tower One Brick at a Time
A gift of $90 represents one year of parish history and reflects the estimated cost to restore one brick.
All gifts of $90 or more will be acknowledged in the 90 Year Commemorative Program created for the anniversary celebration.
Every gift matters. Together, these contributions become part of something much larger: the care and preservation of our parish home.
Giving Recognition Levels
Leave a Lasting Legacy
For those who feel called to make a larger legacy gift, the parish is offering four recognition levels.
Platino
$10,000+
Name added to an exterior bronze plaque on the South-East Tower.
Argento
$2,500+
Name added to an interior tower plaque, recognized alongside other generous parish supporters.
Bronzo
$500+
Name included on a communal interior plaque as part of a shared parish legacy.
Names will be listed alphabetically within each tier. Gifts may honour a family, loved one, community group, or business.
Sponsorship Opportunities
90 Year Commemorative Program
Businesses and community partners are invited to support St. Francis of Assisi Parish through the 90 Year Commemorative Program.
This special anniversary program will be both a printed and digital commemoration of the parish’s history, community, and future restoration efforts. It will be shared with parishioners, families, guests, sponsors, and community members as part of the 90th anniversary celebrations.
Sponsorship includes recognition in the commemorative program, digital display at anniversary events, and additional parish recognition based on sponsorship level.
A charitable tax receipt will be issued for eligible sponsorship contributions. Please contact the parish for details.
Email:sfaparishtower90@gmail.com
Phone: 604-255-8855
Submission deadline is September 11, 2026.
Program dimensions are not yet determined and final ad sizes are to be confirmed.
Need help preparing your ad? We can help design an ad using your logo and images, or resize an existing ad for the program. Ask us for details.
Platinum Sponsor — $3,000
Full-page recognition in the commemorative program, digital display at the event, and ongoing recognition in the parish bulletin.
Gold Sponsor — $1,500
Half-page recognition in the commemorative program, digital display at the event, and mention in the parish bulletin.
Silver Sponsor — $750
Quarter-page recognition in the commemorative program and digital display at the event.
Bronze Sponsor — $300
Business card recognition in the commemorative program and digital display at the event.
Select premium placements, such as inside covers or the back cover, may also be available. Please contact the Parish Tower Committee to discuss these opportunities.
How to Give
You can support the restoration campaign in several ways:
- Make a one-time donation
- Set up a recurring monthly gift
- Make a larger legacy gift through the Brick Campaign
- Become a business sponsor
- Contribute to the Feast Day Silent Auction
Monthly giving is especially helpful because it provides steady support for parish restoration and maintenance.
Donation Instructions
By cheque: Please make cheques payable to St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
Please write “Brick Campaign” or “Building Maintenance Fund” in the memo line.
If your gift is connected to a recognition level, the parish will follow up to confirm name or dedication details.
Charitable tax receipts will be issued for eligible donations and eligible sponsorship contributions. Tax receipts will be available Fall 2026.
Be Part of What Comes Next
St. Francis of Assisi Parish was built through faith, sacrifice, and generosity. Today, we are invited to continue that legacy.
Your support helps preserve a place of prayer, education, refuge, and community in East Vancouver.
Every gift, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference.
To learn more or discuss how you can support the restoration campaign, please contact the Parish Tower Committee.
Email:sfaparishtower90@gmail.com
Phone: 604-255-8855