Roof Fund NEWS
WELCOME!
_______________________________________________
Scroll further down to see all our 50/50 Raffle Winners and our Fundraising Projects
__________________________________________________
LATEST NEWS ITEMS …
Our newest 50/50 Raffle Winner: Charmaine D’Angelo
Charmaine and Bruce accepting the prize money.
photo by Janie Slobodnik
_________________________________________________
A. LAST WEEK’S ROOF DONATIONS
Donations received from June 5-12, 2025
Special Anonymous Donation …………….. $ 600.00
Special Online Donation …………………. 250.00
Free will and Online Donations …………….. 800.00
_______________________________________________________________
Pledged/Collected this week …………….. $ 1,650.00
_____________________________________________
GRAND TOTAL to date (June 12, 2025) .. $ 1,429,911.00
… and growing each week, with your help!
(Our updated goal is to reach $ 2,600,000. by 2028).
We can do it!
THREE WAYS YOU CAN HELP …
1. DONATE AND RESERVE A SPACE ON OUR MEMORY WALL
Memory Wall Recognition Levels
Level 1: $500. to $999. will be acknowledged on its own panel;
Level 2: $1,000. to $4,999. will be acknowledged on a unique 7” X 2” wall plaque
Level 3: $5,000. to $9,999. will be acknowledged on a unique 7” X 3” wall plaque
Level 4: $10,000. to $24,999. will be acknowledged on a unique 8” X 4 ½” wall plaque
Level 5: $25,000. and greater will be acknowledged on a unique 9” X 5 ½” wall plaque
Memory Wall Donations/Pledge Form
(click to open, then copy, complete and return to the church or office)
OR:
2. GIVE FREE-WILL MEMORIAL OR CELEBRATORY DONATIONS
If you wish to make a donation towards the roof fund:
A. In Memory of a deceased loved one, please place the donation of your choice in an envelope marked:
“In Memory of _____________________ ….. $ ___________”
OR —–
B. In Honour of the Wedding or Baptism of a family member or friend, please place the donation of your choice in an envelope marked:
“To Honour the (Wedding/Baptism) of: _____________________ ….. $ ___________”
then print your name or Sunday Envelope number on the front and place it in the Offertory Collection on Sunday or deliver it in person to our Office, or make the donation on-line, at:
www.stpatshat.ca
OR:
3. BUY TICKETS FOR OUR MONTHLY 50/50 DRAW ….
Buy your tickets for our June, 2025 Draw … NOW Online.
Click on: www.stpatshat.ca
_____________________________
Updated Roof Campaign Video Link: (October 15, 2023):
_______________________________________
B. ALL OUR 50/50 RAFFLE WINNERS
April 25, 2025
Raffle Draw #30
…photo by Deacon Derek West
March 28, 2025
Raffle Draw #29
February 28, 2025
Raffle Draw #28
Many thanks to Erick Villanueva for this photo of Ray accepting the prize cheque.
January 31, 2025
Raffle Draw #27
December 27, 2024
Raffle Draw #26
Congratulations to Johnathon Falvo who won $4,078.
… Photo by Jane Slobodnik
November 29, 2024
Raffle Draw #25
Why not give Raffle tickets to others as Christmas gifts?
… photo by Janie Slobodnik
October 25, 2024
Raffle Draw #24
September 26, 2024
Raffle Draw #23
Accepting the Raffle cheque are Juliano Brusadin and James Matijasic... (photo by Jane Masotti)
August 30, 2024
Raffle Draw #22
… photo by Janie Slobodnik
July 26, 2024
Raffle Draw #21
… photo by Kevin Cerutti
June 28, 2024
Raffle Draw #20
… photo: Erick Villanueva
May 31,2024
Raffle Draw #19
Margaret pictured here accepting her prize.
….photo by Erick Villanueva
April 26, 2024
Raffle Draw #18
March 29, 2024
Raffle Draw #17
Rochelle, pictured here with her husband Mike.
….photo by Janie Slobodnik
February 23, 2024
Raffle Draw #16
… photo by Erick Villanueva
January 26, 2024
Raffle Draw #15
Kathleen Learning receives her cheque from Msgr. Stilla.
….. photo: Janie Slobodnik
December 29, 2023
Raffle Draw #14
Here, Jerry Pilon (from Manitouwadge) receives his cheque of our biggest Jackpot ever, from Judy Stankus of the Roof Funding Committee and Msgr. Stilla.
….. photo: Janie Slobodnik
November 24, 2023
Raffle Draw #13
… thanks to Janie Slobodnik for the photo.
October 27, 2023
Raffle Draw #12
September 29, 2023
Raffle Draw #11
August 25, 2023
Raffle Draw #10
Winner: Deacon Lawrence Chlebovic
Raffle #10 – Winning Ticket #C-16297
July 28, 2023
Raffle Draw #9
Winner: Lisa Posmituk
Raffle #9 – Winning Ticket #D-6483
June 30, 2023
Raffle Draw #8
Winner: Joan Joubert
Raffle #8 – Winning Ticket #B-3417
May 26, 2023
Raffle Draw #7
Winner: Deacon Larry Chlebovic
Raffle #7 – Winning Ticket #B-15710
April 28, 2023
Raffle Draw #6
Winner: Larry Rowthorn
Raffle #6 Winning Ticket # D-8678
(photo by Janie Slobodnik)
March 31, 2023
Raffle Draw #5
Winner: Daniela Saez
Raffle #5 Winning Ticket # B-17894
(photo by Janie Slobodnik)
February 24, 2023
Raffle Draw #4
Winner: Larry Charney
Raffle #4 Winning Ticket # B-6763
(photo by Janie Slobodnik)
January 27, 2023
Raffle Draw #3
Winners: Deacon Michael and Debora McBride
Raffle #3 Winning Ticket # A-25964
(photo by Janie Slobodnik)
December 30, 2022
Raffle Draw #2
Winner: Vincenzo Riccio
Raffle #2 Winning Ticket Number: D-19928
(photo by Janie Slobodnik)
November 25, 2022
Raffle Draw #1
Winner: Gail Beda
Raffle #1 Winning Ticket Number: D-5198
(photo by Janie Slobodnik)
C. FUNDRAISING PROJECTS
May, 2025
ST. PATRICK’S HIGH SCHOOL PLAY FUNDRAISER
January 30, 2025
THE THIRD DONATION OF $ 5,000. FROM BINGO PROCEEDS
Fort William Council 1447 recently donated the 3rd, $5,000. cheque to our Roof Fund, raised from the “Superior Shores Gaming” Bingos. Presenting the cheque here is Council 1447 Grand Knight, Mike Spivak. This amount will appear in next week’s Campaign totals.
A huge thanks once again to Mike for organizing the bingos, to all his volunteers and to “Superior Shores Gaming”.
August 20, 2024
K.C. COUNCIL 1447 DONATION OF $5,000. FROM BINGO PROCEEDS
Fort William Council 1447 of the Knights of Columbus recently donated $5,000. to our St. Pat’s Hat Roof Fund. Here, presenting the cheque to Deacon Derek West, Chair of our Roof Replacement Committee and Msgr. Pat Stilla, is Council 1447 Grand Knight, Mike Spivak. The funds were raised at the “Superior Shores Gaming” Bingos, held recently. Thanks to all the volunteers and to Josie Spivak for taking this photo.
July 10, 2024
A GENEROUS DONATION OF $10,000.00 from the ARBOR MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
(l to r) The Arbor Corporation’s Senior Funeral Director, Michael Uitto and Managing Director, Cory Kutschke presenting the donation cheque to our Cathedral representatives, Joe Salini and Msgr. Pat Stilla.
On Wednesday, July 10th, we were gifted with a generous, $10,000. donation for our Roof Campaign by the Arbor Memorial Foundation, the charitable donations branch of the Corporation that owns Harbourview Funeral Centre, Jenkens Funeral Home and Sunset Memorial Gardens.
This amount appears in this week’s donation totals below.
… photo: Erick Villanueva
June 9, 2024
Large Donation from St. Ignatius High School
School Principal, Ryan McWhirter and production Director, Caterina Tolone presenting the donation cheque to our Cathedral representatives, Dave Bragnalo and Laura Poluyko.
On Sunday, June 9th our Parish representatives, Laura Poluyko and Dave Bragnalo were presented with a cheque for $10,000.00 for our ‘St. Pat’s Hat’ Campaign. These funds were generated from the schools recent musical production of ‘Fame’. We sincerely thank the students teachers and staff of the St. Ignatius School Community and especially everyone at the school who volunteered their time and talent to make their Musical Production a resounding success!
April 27, 2024
Diocesan League’s Donation to our Roof Project
Msgr. Stilla accepting the donation from outgoing President, Judy Imbeault, past Secretary, Mary Wilson and current Treasurer, Joanne Scerba. … photo by Janie Slobodnik
At last weekend’s C.W.L. Diocesan Convention, the Women representing the Councils of
many Parishes in our Diocese donated $1,500. to our “St. Pat’s Hat Fund”.
Besides this donation, individual Parishes in the last year have made other
donations separately to our fund.
In fact, our very first donation of $500. for our roof came from our own Parish League Council just prior to starting the Campaign in May, 2022.
Thanks to our League for their support!
March 7, 2024
“Persians for St. Paddy’s” Roof Fundraiser
Ms. Laura Poluyko and her Grade 4 class at St. Ann School would like to thank the following schools for participating in their Deep Learning Project and supporting the St. Patrick’s Cathedral Roof Campaign through “Persians for St.Patty’s” :
Our Lady of Charity, St.Margaret, St.Ignatius, St.Bernard, Holy Cross, St. Elizabeth, Bishop E.Q. Jennings, St.Francis and St.Jude
Together, we were able to raise a net profit of $3,200. for our roof campaign! It will be added to next week’s report.
____________________________________
A huge St. Pat’s thanks to Laura for organizing and streamlining this project, and her pupils and all the school communities that took part. A special thanks as well to our Cathedral volunteer driver, Dave Bragnalo for delivering the persians to the schools!
BINGO FUNDRAISERS
The next bingo will be in the New Year at Superior Shores Gaming Association, 435 Memorial Ave Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3Y6.
For more information or future dates, please visit our website www.stpatshat.ca.
December 29, 2023
DONATION OF $ 5,000. FROM BINGO PROCEEDS
Fort William Council 1447 of the Knights of Columbus donated $ 5,000. to our St. Pat’s Hat Roof Fund. Here, presenting the cheque to Deacon Derek West, Chair of the Roof Replacement Committee and Msgr. Pat Stilla, is Council 1447 Grand Knight, Mike Spivak. The funds were raised at the ‘Superior Shores Gaming’ Bingos held recently. A huge thanks to all who recently volunteered their time to work at the various Bingos and thanks to Josie Spivak for taking this photo.
The Special Donation of St. Agnes Parish C.W.L.
This past week, the Catholic Women’s League of St. Agnes Parish donated $1,000. towards our ‘St Pats Hat Fund’.
Here, our Roof Committee Members, Judy Stankus and Linda West are accepting the donation from Joyce Ilka, of St. Agnes Parish. Many thanks.
The Generous Donation of the Fourth Degree Knights
The Father Baxter General Assembly of the Knights of Columbus #870 presented to our Parish the generous donation of $5,000. (donation/pledge) for our “St. Pat’s Hat” Roof Fund. Presenting the “novelty” cheque, and the real one, to Msgr. Pat Stilla are (from left to right) Sir Knights, Bill Vass, Faithful Navigator, Louis Romito, Faithful Purser, Mike Spivak, Faithful Pilot, and Joe Salini, Faithful Comptroller. Thanks to Sir Knight, Deacon Derek West, Faithful Scribe, for taking this photo for us.
September 20, 2023
The amount of this donation will be added to our totals next week. Special thanks to Father Luigi, for initiating and supporting this project, to Deacon Joey and all who rode in the fundraiser and to all who pledged and donated to the effort. Thanks also to Deacon Derek West for this photo.
September 13, 2023
Our Roof Campaign Fund received a generous $4,000. donation cheque from representatives of the Columbus Centre and Councils 1447 and 8602 of the Knights of Columbus.
Presenting the cheque to Msgr. Stilla are (from l. to r.):
John Guthrie (Grand Knight of Council #8602), Peter Sabourin (Columbus Centre Chair), Mike Spivak (Grand Knight of Council # 1447), and Rosie Makela (Columbus Centre Manager). Thanks to the Knights, to the many volunteers and to all who supported this recent K.C. Spaghetti Take-Out Fundraiser, and to Deacon Derek West for taking this photo.
August 31, 2023
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SPAGHETTI TAKE-OUT FUNDRAISER IN PROGRESS
August 29. 2023
Meatball Making Event in “Collage Format”
…. thanks to Juliano Brusadin for producing this format.
August 29, 2023
Meatball Making at the Columbus Centre for Roof Fundraiser
A group of parishioners from the Cathedral and from St. Agnes Parish gathered at the Centre to roll meatballs for the upcoming Councils #1447 and #8602 sponsored Spaghetti and Meatball Takeout as a fundraiser for our ‘St. Pats Hat’ Project.
Recognition Wall Installed
This beautiful fixture is now in place in the Cathedral Foyer. We thank BRAD ALLAM, a longtime parishioner with his family, for his exceptionally gifted expertise and artistic ability in envisioning, producing and installing our ‘Recognition Wall’ at the main entrance to the Cathedral.
Recognition Levels
Level 1: $500. to $999. will be acknowledged on its own panel;
Level 2: $1, 000. to $4,999. will be acknowledged on a unique 7” X 2” plaque
Level 3: $5, 000. to $9,999. will be acknowledged on a unique 7” X 3” plaque
Level 4: $10, 000. to $24,999. will be acknowledged on a unique 8” X 4 ½” plaque
Level 5: $25, 000. and greater will be acknowledged on a unique 9” X 5 ½” plaque