Events this week

This week has been busy in the Parish!  We have had 2 Confirmation retreats - with 135 of our young people.  The nest part is that there are 12-15 young people (Teens and Twenties) who are part of the team that conduct the retreat. With Fr. Damian, Deacon Robert Catherine and myself, the retreat involves reflections on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, The components of Mass, and different prayer forms - Music as prayer, praying with Scripture, and Intercessory Prayer. We have 2 more retreats next week!


Our Edge and LifeTeen Youth Ministries are also busy - not only helping with these Confirmation Retreats - but also a full day Edge retreat on Saturday. Fr. Damian and I will be helping with Reconciliation Saturday Evening.

Our Holydays Summer Day Camp is looking forward to another tremendously successful summer day camp.  Since we opened registrations on April 21, we have filled over 362 of 440 spots available over the 5 weeks we are offering camp! 80% sold out! And we have 2 weeks that are completely sold out already!  Erin and Stephanie have been doing a great job in preparing for camp, Hiring counselors, and looking at ways to serve the whole community.  One of the ways we do that is by offering places to Caledon Community Services to refer clients in need of support in the summer months. 


On a related matter (CCS) I have been scouring the ads for food specials and have put together my "Box" for the "Give it up for Hunger" challenge next week.  I will share a photo of the contents of my box on Sunday and will share how things develop as the week progresses. I even have had some advice from my staff about what they think is "allowed" as far as other food! (Like do I get to eat the Pizza the Retreat participants get on Monday and Thursday?)

Finally the CWL of the Archdiocese of Toronto have their annual convention this week, and I will be at the opening Eucharist this afternoon.  Our own CWL will be hosting a Mass next Wednesday Evening where we will crown the statue of Mary.


A Busy week in the life of the Parish!
Peace