Support the Whiteside Church Preservation Society (St. Patrick's) in Cape Breton

WHITESIDE, Nova Scotia - Jan. 18, 2025 - PRLog -- Preserving our past in memory of all our ancestors.

Dear Friends of St. Patrick's Church,

It is with sincere thanks that we extend our heartfelt appreciation to all those who have generously supported St. Patrick's over the last 10 years. Financial donations, donations of labour for preservation, assistance with our annual summer and St. Patrick's Day Masses and lunch celebrations, and memorial bequests on behalf of your loved ones have been greatly appreciated. The Whiteside Church Preservation Society was established in 2014 because so many of you recognise the importance of preserving local heritage and honouring our ancestors.

Today we are reaching out to you for your help. The church windows must be repaired, and we are launching a fundraising appeal to cover the cost of this historic restoration. The $28,000 restoration will be completed by Sherbrooke Village. Our goal is $30,000, and any donation, large or small, will help with the restoration. Donors will receive a charitable receipt for donations over $20.00, and all names (not amounts) will be published on our Facebook page to recognise your generosity.

Perhaps you prefer to give a gift of your time. We would love to see you reach out to all your relatives near and far, to organize and sponsor a window in memory of a family ancestor. A permanent dedication plaque will be located below the window. This church has served as a faith and community foundation to our ancestors bearing the names of Doyle, MacDonald, Cameron, King, Morgan, Shannon, Scanlan, McNamara, Proctor, White, Walker, Cogswell, Fougere, Morash, Welch, Johnson, Meagher, Boudreau, MacCuish, Hearn, Ferguson, Hayes, Malcolm, McCarthy, Arsenault, and many others.

Now is the time to honour our Cape Breton ancestors, who built this church through hard work and sacrifice. St. Patrick's Church is an integral element of the history, identity, and culture of Cape Breton Island. See below how you can help. Thank you in advance for your kind assistance.

Kindest regards,
The Whiteside Church Preservation Society

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Please click the following link for donation information:

https://www.stpatrickswhiteside.com