Thank you to all who assisted at the parish’s Winter Welcome Table Christmas Dinner. Special thanks to Cardinal Leo who attended and helped to serve the meal. As he spoke before the meal, Cardinal Leo reminded us of Christ coming into the world to love all people and of the importance of our caring for one another as Jesus has loved us. Thank to all of the volunteers who prepared and served the meal. 175 guests attended. Without this meal, many would not have enjoyed a Christmas dinner. The Winter Welcome Table meal is served every Monday between November and the end of March.
The Winter Welcome Table Food Program has received a $23,000.00 grant from ShareLife and Cardinal (elect) Leo. This tremendously generous gift will allow the parish to continue its outreach to those in our community in need of a warm meal on Monday evenings. The Winter Welcome Table is a joint project with St. Joan of Arc Parish, which takes place at our facility. Thank you to Sharelife and Cardinal (elect) Leo for this gift.
ShareLife is the Archdiocesan fundraising agency that supports more than 40 different Catholic agencies in our city and abroad. Donations to ShareLife can be made through the parish at any time. At the present time, a generous donor has offered to match any gift given to ShareLife, up to $500,000, if donated before December 31, 2024. Please support ShaereLife generously.
The parish is collecting CLEAN winter coats, sweaters and winter clothing for distribution among those who attend the Winter Welcome Table for a warm meal. Toiletries and unused socks are also in great demand. Please donate in the boxes at the doors of the Church. Please wash any used clothing before donating. Thank you for your understanding in this regard!
Winter Welcome table is returning the program to feed the homeless and marginalized of the inner city primarily in the annex area will start again on Mondays beginning November 7. Volunteers are needed as we return to serving meals inside. If you are able to help please call the parish office at 416-534-4219.