RESTORE, RENEW, REJOICE!

OUR LADY OF SORROWS PLANNING STUDY REPORT FEBRUARY 2012

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OUR LADY OF SORROWS PARISH

PLANNING STUDY REPORT - FEBRUARY 2012

Highlights
In 1940 construction of Our Lady of Sorrows Church started. Since then, parishioners have gathered in increasing numbers to worship. In March 2010, the church commissioned a professional Building Condition Assessment. The resulting report identified certain building areas that required immediate attention, including: A complete electrical upgrade to meet building code; Substantial lighting improvements; Window and door repairs; Repair to flat roofs and handicap lift; Significant renovations to Parish Hall; Restoration work is estimated to cost $993,750. In view of the above urgent work required, Parish leadership met with Archdiocesan staff, our Architectural Advisors, the Pastors Advisory Committee and the Building Committee. They considered our future needs and created a Renewal plan which includes: Barrier-free side entrance on Cliveden accessing all levels; Additional meeting space; Updated accessible washrooms; Renewal work is estimated to cost $1,962,000. Total estimated costs Restoration and Renewal - $3.0M

Your Support
The scale and potential cost of these restoration and renewal initiatives are significant. We are embarking on a process of engaging the parish community as a whole to provide necessary feedback and insight on the plans through a Planning Study over the next few weeks. Thank you for your time and interest. More detail on our plans may be found on our website at www.sorrows.ca.

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OUR COMMUNITY OF FAITH

Our Lady of Sorrows parish was established in December 1940 by Cardinal McGuigan and Pastor Father Gregory Kelly to meet the growing needs of the Catholic community in Etobicoke. 2010 saw our Parish celebrate its 70th anniversary, and we look forward to another seventy years of continued worship and service. As Father Cavoto states, The communal worship of God remains the

core principle of our parish; celebrating the liturgy and worshipping together are the foundation upon which our daily lives are built. Stemming from this, our Pastors Advisory Committee (PAC) arrived at four key tenets against which all our parish decisions are measured: 1) 2) 3) 4) Increase the spiritual well-being of all parishioners; Build on our sense of community; Enhance communication; Manage the parish premises;

The first, second and third of these goals are met through a myriad of ministries and activities as we Rejoice together. The Share Life Committee organizes our annual Pancake Tuesday and Fashion Shows, and our choir hosts the annual Out of the Cold concert, bringing together area choirs in a fund-raising event for the homeless here in our community. Our vibrant youth ministry organizes fundraising dinners and community gatherings, and our shut-in program delivers Eucharist to the elderly, as well as celebrating Mass monthly at the Kingsway Senior residence. Our parish is heralded for its strong leadership, sound financial management and for its welcoming of other religious groups to activities at our church. Our parish community is growing, 6% over the last two years alone, and our parishioners now number over 3,000 registered families. Our parishioners contributions of time, talent and treasure have made Our Lady of Sorrows the exciting, vibrant parish it is today. Our fourth objective, the parish premises, must be Restored and Renewed immediately to ensure our spiritual home meets the growing needs in worship and ministry well into the future.

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OUR CHALLANGE
Our beautiful, historic church is showing its years of service to our community. In March 2010, a thorough Building Condition assessment was conducted. Although the building exterior and main floor building interior are in relatively good condition, several areas require immediate attention. It is the parish leaderships plan to initiate this urgent Restoration work in the fall of this year: The electrical system a complete upgrade of all wiring is urgently required to meet building code and to prevent a fire emergency; Lighting upgrade will bring much-needed visibility to both our choirs and congregations; Church windows need repair over the next few years to prevent further deterioration; The flat roofs of the original Church require replacement over the next few years; The wonderful music ministry will be protected by ensuring that the necessary organ cleaning and repairs are conducted; Included in these plans is the restoration and renovation of the parish hall; The estimated cost for this restoration work is $993,750. A healthy community life simply must be accompanied by the required space and place for all, that which demonstrates a community of interacting members. Due to the necessity of the urgent repairs described above, it was prudent to evaluate all of the current and future needs of the parish. The following Renewal plan was developed over the last several months by the parish leadership to meet parish and community needs. Some of the highlights include: A new side entrance, on Cliveden, to ensure we have a barrier-free entrance with sufficient space for welcoming all parishioners and newcomers; A new elevator, to replace the failing lift, and provide ease of transport for wheelchairs and strollers;

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An accessible washroom on the lower level; A roof top garden to allow for a tranquil green space or a potential prayer garden to maintain the aesthetic appearance of the community; Two large meeting rooms (capacity of 20 and 75) on the lower level for our many programs and additional required storage space; Remove carpeting in sanctuary and restore terrazzo floor; The cost for this new construction is approximately $1,962,000.

Restore - Building Condition Report (2010)

Architecture - Basement (lighting, ceiling, repainting, lowering aisle floors, storage area); Exterior and Nave/main floor Electrical - Infrastructure (incl. fire alarm and emergency lighting); New lighting Nave Flat Roof Repairs Organ - cleaning and minor repairs

Cost Estimates $340,000 $365,000 $30,000 $60,000 $795,000 $198,750

Total Building Condition Report

Contingency (25%)

Total Building Repairs and Maintenance Renew - New Construction - East side
New barrier free side entrance on Cliveden New Elevator to replace lift Accessible washroom on lower level Roof top garden / green space Additional meeting and storage space - lower level Removal of carpet in sanctuary and refurbish floor Contingency (25%)

$993,750

$580,000 $105,000 $330,000 $230,000 $150,000 $120,000 $327,000

Total New Construction (incl. contingency)

$1,962,000

Total Plans of Our Lady of Sorrows

$2,955,750

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OUR FAITHFUL RESPONSE

In collaboration with the architect and the Building Committee, we have determined that it will cost approximately $3.0 million to undertake the proposed renovations and construction plans. It is imperative that we renovate and enhance our buildings as our parishs ministry grows and expands. As we explore the feasibility of a fundraising campaign to

support the renovations of our spiritual home, we invite your perspectives on our plans and your advice on how best to proceed with our mission. Jesus asks us a most defining question in the NOW: "Who do we say you are?" Are we a faith community who takes up the challenge laid before us - to keep ourselves vital and alive for future generations? Will our Restoral and Renewal projects express a theology of openness and invitation to the world, confident in the future, putting into action the gospel that will always challenge and inspire us? Let us RESTORE, RENEW and REJOICE together.

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