Sts. Peter & Paul Church

Historical Events

World Youth Day
Toronto 2002

World Youth Day Pilgrimage continued… Many came to join Fr. Tom Rosica (CEO for WYD 2002) for some inspiring words at the Run to the Son gathering on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at 7:00 PM at the Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria. Refreshments & Social followed.

            Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B., National Director and CEO, said: “World Youth Day was an invitation to all people of good will to rejoice in the gift of our young people and to work together for a world of hope, justice, and lasting peace. Millions of people found inspiration and goodness in the events. For this reason we turn to the public to assist us with donations to help cover the expenses of this great event that has touched our country and our world. Any support you can give us toward this project for young people is an investment in a bright future of hope and peace."

                On behalf of the 23 Polish WYD2002 pilgrims their leader, Father Dariusz Kreihs, sends warm greetings from Poland to all of the host families as well as an assurance of their prayers for our Parish intention.  E-mail:darihs@kki.net.pl

Dear Father Stan & Parishioners of Sts. Peter & Paul Parish,

                Jericho House would like to take this opportunity to thank you for co-hosting with Jericho House the young Pilgrims from Ireland, July 21-30, 2002. They were overwhelmed with your warmth, hospitality, generosity and great food that were prepared every morning by a terrific number of parishioners. Stories, laughter, love time and energy were felt and experienced. We greatly appreciated your commitment to this project. God bless you and your families. May we continue to pray for each other.

Sincerely,
Sister Jacquie Keefe, cssf
and Brother Bill Carrothers, cfc.

We very cordially welcomed WYD2002 Pilgrims to our Parish from:

Ireland - Brother Chris Glavey, Shane Grennan, Mairead Cassidy, Patricia Armstrong, Josephine Kavarayh, Wayne Butler, James Walsh, Alice Power, Adrian Gormley, Anthony Cahill, Edel Mullan, Peter Farrell, Sandra Doyle, Derek Donnelly, Ciara Haughey, Eimear Boland, Brian Kearns.

Poland - Fr. Miroslaw Barczak, Miss Malgorzata Broja, Miss Aleksandra Broska, Miss Bozena Fojcik, Miss Magdalena Grabiec, Miss Brigida Grube, Miss Malgorzata Jarzabek, Miss Elzbieta Jasonek, Mr. Krzysztof Juraszek, Fr. Dariusz Kreihs (leader of the group), Fr. Piotr Kuczera, Miss Emilia Machecka, Mr. Rafa³ Machecki, Miss Maja Malek, Fr. Andrzej Nowara, Miss Agata Ozimek, Miss Grazyna Pawlyta, Miss Zofia Pyszny, Fr. Bernard Rak,  Mr. Karol Stasek, Fr. Artur Wiecek, Mr. Krzysztof Wita, Fr. Artur Wyrobek.

Turkenistan - Father Andrzej Madej, OMI, and his fellow pilgrims (a group of 5 girls and 2 boys).

MANY  THANKS !!!

                Many thanks to the following HOST FAMILIES for hosting Polish Pilgrims (July 17-22):  Bogumila & Walter Bury (2 pilgrims), Kazimierz Dymek and Krystyna & Jeff Kelly (2), Lucy & Matthew Garbowski (2), Fran Gulas (2), Ryszarda & Slawomir Jankowski (2), Edward Jesionka (4 and also 7 other pilgrims on August 3-4th), Marlena & Zbigniew Pilarczyk (3), Sister Jacquie & Brother Bill at the Jericho House (2), Marzenna & Stanislaw Stanikowski (2), Jean & Tony Szajnocha (2).

                To the following volunteers for the breakfasts they prepared for the WYD Irish pilgrims: Sr. Jacquie, Br. Bill, Letizia Caporicci, Denise Demers, Diane Falusi, Fran Gulas, Cecille Lanteigne, Anne & Jerry McDougall, Betty Shukis, Joanne Silvestri, Muriel Simpson, Alice Stempien, Muriel & Bill Sydor, Jean & Tony Szajnocha.

                To the Rosary Society for purchased supplies for the WYD Polish pilgrims, lunch at the Queenston Heights.

                To the following for preparing the lunches: Sr. Jacquie, Letizia Caporicci, Helen Durley, Cecille Lanteigne, Genevieve Peter.

• To all parishioners who have offered many prayers for the success of WYD 2002.
• To Mrs. Joanna Gyozo for organizing World Youth Days events on our Parish level and also representing us in the WYD many activities.
• To the hosting families, who offered 23 Polish pilgrims their great hospitality.
• To Canadian-Polish Society for making Thursday July 18th a very special day to the first group of pilgrims.
• To the Dymek family for a great picnic held on their grounds.
• To volunteers and Rosary Society members who have being preparing everyday breakfast for the Irish group as well as delicious sandwiches for the Polish group.
• To all sponsors of the event, for their very important contributions.
• To Bugajny Meat Products of Toronto (telephone 416-743-1492) for delicious sausages and cold cuts.

         The Welland Canadian-Polish Society hosted a dinner for the 23 Polish WYD Toronto 2002 Pilgrims at 5:30 PM on July 18th in the Polish Hall, 595 Ontario Road.  Host families, society members, and parishioners welcomed the pilgrims and exchanged best wishes as they continue their journey.

You are the salt of the earth..... You are the light of the world..... You can make a difference.

Peace be with you....................................

            "The Portageur is never stopped by an obstacle in the way, but shoulders the burden and bears it on, until the way is free"

           When our Holy Father, Pope John II entrusted the Pilgrimage Cross to the Canadian Delegation on Palm Sunday, the final preparations for the World Youth approaching, money is needed to pay for the preparations.  The Bishops of Canada agreed that all the Dioceses would share the cost of the preparations.  They decided to have two special collections in each Diocese with two-thirds of the proceeds available for the National Organizing Committee and one-third to offset the diocesan cost.

"Popemobile"

            Holy Father John Paul II received the gift of a new "popemobile" at the end of  last Wednesday’s general audience. The Holy Father expressed appreciation for the vehicle, an M 430 Mercedes-Benz, colored mother-of-pearl, which he received from representatives of the German-U.S. firm Daimler Chrysler. The vehicle will be inaugurated in Toronto during World Youth Day. Weather permitting, John Paul II crosses St. Peter’s Square for his general audiences in a white vehicle that enables him to greet thousands of pilgrims up close. Following the 1981 attempt on his life, greater security measures were adopted, including "popemobile." It has bulletproof glass and has been used in most of John Paul II´s international apostolic visits. Daimler has donated several automobiles to popes since 1930. They may be viewed today in the Vatican’s Museum of Papal Carriages.



WORLD YOUTH DAY 2002


Lauren Gallaccio and Janet Prevost

           On the occasion of one year to the date before WORLD YOUTH DAY 2002, a celebration was be held in Toronto on Saturday, July 28, 2001, from 8 to 11 PM at Nathan Phillips Square in front of Toronto’s City Hall.  The evening featured an entertaining mix of music and song, scripture readings and a video presentation.  The WYD will bring over 500,000 people from around the world to all parts of Canada, culmination in a week of activities in Toronto.  WYD 2002 will conclude with a Papal Mass at Downsview Park on July 28, 2002.

Photos taken at the celebration.


Lauren Gallaccio, Janet, Jack & Gisele Prevost


Sister Mary Colette Michniewicz, CSSF - Provincial of the Felician Sisters
and
 Fr. Ted Nowak, OMI - former Provincial of the Oblates of the Assumption Province


  Most Rev. Aloysius Cardinal Ambrozic, the Archbishop of Toronto

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Some of the numerous performers at the celebration


Lauren Gallaccio, Joanna Gyozo
with representatives from St. Catharines

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Portion of the large gathering that participated in the joyeous celebration

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Prayers, song and celebration continued into the night


Bus trip home

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