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16 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 13, 2000 "Scugog"s Community Newspaper of Choice' Fundraising efforts help church By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star blaze May 3 1998 ing the church use of the sie tiin : , ) RE rd The resurrection of Stunned parishioners school, said Father ; mmaculate Conception |ihed sidewalks on a Canning. And support Catholic Church contin- ues, with the opening of the new building sched- uled for the end of the year. Father Bernard Canning said last week that con- struction of the new church on Hwy. 7A in south Port Perry is proceeding, as is a campaign to raise the SI million needed to cover costs. He said last week that $760,000 has been raised in pledges and various fundraising events. Immaculate Conception Church was Mackey & Bailey Barrister & Solicitor destroyed in a spectacular sunny morning to watch as Scugog firefighters hosed down the smoldering remains of their place of worship. : A rebuilding effort was immediately launched, and in the meantime parishioners have been meeting for masses in neighbouring Immaculate Conception school. "They get used to it," Father Canning said of the services in the school gym. "It's not bad." The Durham District Catholic School Board has been understanding and Saturdays Morning by appointment Oshawa Rd., Port Peny Lake Scugog Lumber Building DONT BE DISAPPOINTED: RESERVE YOUR COPY NOW ~~ Mon.-Fri. 436-7600 Sat. a.m. 985-7391 accommodating in allow- from other churches in the community - which has included fundraisers and collections to raise funds for the new building - has been outstanding, he said. "They've been very supportive," he said of the Scugog church community. "They couldn't have done more, really." Insurance covered $1.6 million of the reconstruc- tion cost; the parishioners are three-quarters of the way toward their $1 mil- lion commitment, said Father Canning. Playing a leading role in the effort has been the Immaculate Conception Knights of Columbus Chapter. The fraternity recently passed along $8,000 in funds and $2,000 in pledges raised during a dinner in May. The Immaculate Conception K of C council contributed $3,000 to the cause, while St. Bernadette's council, from Ajax, raised $4,000. It is hoped that the $2.6 million building will be completed in November, said Father Canning. rebuilding along Father Bernard Canning (right) discusses progress of the new Immaculate Conception Church with project supervisor Carlo Pozzebon. (left) and Knights of Columbus representatives Ted Burns and Norm Haugen. It's hoped the new church will be ready for a blessing ceremony at the end of the year. more about: * Finding a job? * Connecting Canadians? * Safe boating? The Government of Canada is making it easy for you to reach us. One-stop access for information on more than 1,000 services is available at your fingertips. Don't hesitate to contact us at: * Starting a business? * Children's services? * Health and quality care? You want to know lan Blan | VAIN IDIOMA RAN R [OM DIO 10] 24 Sionemoor - EE EE ---e - oe : ~ ~~ oO ® Energy effident | [BARNA EIYH OIL TEE 1 IH WINAOWS reduce ara 3S 7y : = (\Q : 39¢ en Street, Port Perry 985-0800 VE & increase warmth. 399 Queen Street, Port Perry 5 111) (o8 WA ER Al - i pl Alcan vinyl & ir eninas Ipm-3pm lw 4|yminum windows. Toddle Dg 9 : a R i ww Available 15-mths. -- 2-1/2 yrs. Lerry Boyle ; § oo 5 i * Free Estimates oo ey. * Hr F3oviars sian - Limited openings in other ages " } ry ; ) Ld nancing [ launted Ontario : a BEN PREMIUM 2 1/2 yrs. -- 12 yrs. ha | . ge cory Offering before and after school care ' : VN i Rooks GAGI SE More AN Allen's Siding 4 pigwmanr 7 175 Perry St. Port Perry 4 BD Products Ligiie MH open. ~ es and Ins on 0 ] * Greg 10.6:00 pm [4 CLE) 985-8645 Doors a Tuy > Additions = Solaris Tl Kobi s Tans Sl rial Park - Reg. Rd. 8 (17a Mie E. of Hwy. 12 con | EEEER c: (c) 1 600 465-7735