Dear Friends in Christ,

As we gather for this long-awaited grand opening, my heart is full of gratitude. This moment was shaped by prayer, patience, sacrifice, and trust. It belongs to our entire parish, and it reflects the ways God has guided us through every step of this work. First and above all, we give thanks to God. His grace carried us through delays, questions, and difficult decisions. Whenever the work felt heavy, He steadied us. Whenever plans shifted, He opened another path. These new spaces stand as a reminder that we never build alone. They are a gift, and we receive them with humility and joy.

To our committees: Building Committee, Feasibility Committee, Capital Campaign Committee, Finance Council, Parish Pastoral Council, thank you. You gave countless hours to planning, reviewing, organizing, and problem-solving. You kept the work moving and handled the details that most people will never see but that matter every day. Your dedication shaped the foundation of this project.

To our parishioners, thank you for your generosity. You gave because you believe in the future of this parish. You supported us not only through your contributions, but through your encouragement and patience. You prayed for this project, and those prayers strengthened us. You stayed hopeful even when progress felt slow. This building exists because you carried it with us. Thank you also for your trust.
To our parish staff, thank you for carrying the weight of daily parish life while also managing the added demands of this project. You kept ministries running, answered countless questions, and adapted to every change. Your work often happens quietly, but it holds everything together. I am deeply grateful for your support and care.

A project like this requires skilled hands and wise guidance. My sincere thanks go to Renokrew, our builder, and their staff. Their skill, professionalism, and patience helped bring this vision to life. They worked through challenges with calm determination and delivered work that speaks for itself. My thanks also to Larkin Architect, and their office. They listened closely, guided us thoughtfully, and shaped spaces that balance beauty with function. Their vision helped create a place that feels welcoming, prayerful, and ready to serve.
And my deepest gratitude goes to Nick Mensink, our engineer. His dedication, expertise, and leadership supported this project from start to finish. He offered clear advice during complex decisions and met challenges with steady confidence. His commitment gave us the assurance we needed to move forward.

We are honoured by the presence of His Eminence, Cardinal Leo, who has come to bless these new spaces. His blessing connects our parish to the wider Church and reminds us that we are part of something larger than ourselves. I’m grateful for his prayer, his encouragement, and his willingness to celebrate this milestone with us.
As we celebrate today, I hope we all see what this moment truly represents. These spaces are more than walls. They are places where faith will grow, where families will gather, and where our parish will continue to serve with hope. They are a sign of what we can accomplish together.

Thank you for your prayers, your generosity, and your belief in this parish. May God bless each one of you, and may these new spaces serve His work for many years to come.
With gratitude and prayer
Fr. László Nagy, Pastor