As we continue our Lenten journey of prayer, fasting, and alms giving, we once again embark upon our ShareLife campaign. Each year Catholic Parishes, Schools and Businesses within the Archdiocese of Toronto raise over $13 million for Catholic Agencies that help the whole community. Last Sunday we heard a speaker from Covenant House - a youth shelter in downtown Toronto. The Sunday before we had a speaker from Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin. Sharelife is the way the Catholic Community funds over 30 different Catholic agencies - including St. Augustine's Seminary and missions in the developing world. These agencies make a difference locally (counselling services in Bolton) and internationally (Development and Peace).
Our Catholic Schools in Bolton are also strong participants in Sharelife Fundraising efforts. Yesterday St. John the Baptist School held its annual ShareLife Staff/Student Hockey game. I was supposd to play - but was still under the weather with my cold and congested lungs - but maybe that was the charm - the teachers won 7 - 4! It was a terrific afternoon and we all had fun cheering for both teams!
Peace
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