The Conseil de fabrique and Sainte-Madeleine de Rigaud Church are launching a fundraising campaign on October 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the church itself. The goal is to raise $250,000 over the next two years for major renovations needed to ensure the church's survival.

In fact, $500,000 would be required to carry out all the work, but the most urgent needs to be addressed quickly, such as repairing the steeple, cornices, walls and ceilings damaged by several water infiltrations. Some of the work involved in changing the heating system has already begun.

Citizens and businesses are invited to take part in this fund-raising campaign. Cash donations, cheques and Interac transfers are accepted. Donations by bank transfer are sent to [email protected] and the password is : paroisse.

Donations can be made in person, at mass, to the presbytery secretary or mailed to 4, rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Rigaud, J0P 1P0.

A commemorative plaque will be erected at the church entrance, identifying major donors ($500 and over). Receipts will be provided for all donations of $20 or more.

Other activities will be organized over the coming year, to ensure as far as possible the survival of Sainte-Madeleine church, which has been compromised by a maintenance deficit.

For more information, call 450-451-5751.

All interested citizens, businesses and individuals are invited to the fundraising campaign launch on October 16 at 10:30 a.m., at Sainte-Madeleine Church in Rigaud.