Seaway Winds to play Patrons of St. Columban Foundation event

Cornwall Ontario — Patrons of St. Columban Foundation is presenting a fundraising concert on Sunday September 21 at 2 p.m. in St. Columban’s Church to raise funds for the restoration work at the historic St. Columban’s Church in Cornwall.  The musical entertainment will feature the well known Seaway Winds Concert Band directed by Barb Hunter. Brian Lynch, President of the Patrons of St. Columban Foundation has indicated that during the past 8 years the Foundation has been able to raise over $540,000 for the stabilization and restoration of St. Columban’s Church as a result of the generosity of the parishioners of St. Columban’s and the community at large.  Lynch stated: “While much work has been done on major capital repairs in recent years, there is still more work to be done.  Funds raised at the concert will be directed to the major repair work being done on the church which was built in 1896”. The concert is one of the several ways that the Foundation raises money for the major capital repairs at St. Columban’s Church.  The Foundation also receives donations throughout the year, holds dinners, receives bequests, and sponsors a “Remembering our Loved Ones at Christmas” program. Tickets for the concert cost $10 and are available at the St. Columban’s parish office during office hours, by calling Brian Lynch at 613-933-8353, and at the door on September 21.  Everyone is welcome to attend.