STM -Baldwin Academy, Toronto was
launched in September and is happy to report that we have eight choristers in
the choral programme who have auditioned successfully so far. Our goal is to
have at least 15 by Christmas.
 |
| STM Baptismal Font and Reliquary |
Katharine Mahon, our music
director, is very pleased with the good voices. The children meet for choir
practice after lessons at Sacré-Coeur Church in Cabbagetown, downtown Toronto.
Already we have an invitation to sing at our neighbouring Holy Rosary Parish
for their Christmas concert. So we are very hopeful.
We serve in an economically
challenged part of the city and have one family with 14 children and so need
some bursary assistance for 5 of these children. All are excellent
singers.
So we are asking for donors to fund
choral bursaries to help us include all children who successfully audition.
STM - Baldwin Academy is naming
bursaries after people in whose memory or honour a bursary of $400 or more is
made. A Mass will be offered for the intentions of the donor as well. So far,
we have the commitment for one bursary:
+ The Dr. W.J. Wallace
Hodgins Memorial Choral Bursary
We are very thankful for the
prayers and support of many Ordinariate members and friends. Please keep
praying for this very worthy music education project that will be of lifelong
benefit to the children and a great spiritual joy for all of us!
 |
| Cardinal Collins visits STM |
 |
| Mrs. Jane Hodgins (wife of Fr. John) holds a little new parishioner . . . and a future chorister posing with his Mom. |
laus deo semper
Fr. John Hodgins
No comments:
Post a Comment