Welcome
to the site of the TransCanada Province of the Spiritans. We are a
Roman Catholic Religious Congregation of over three thousand members,
founded in 1703. Our missions are spread worldwide. While we may be
found involved in many diverse ministries, we have dedicated
ourselves to working with the poor and in those situations where the
Church has difficulty in finding ministers. We hope you enjoy your
visit to our site and that while browsing you will keep us in your
prayers. May God bless you.
Laval
Day Celebrations - September 2005
The Mauritian
community of Toronto and area came together on Sunday September 11th,
2005 to celebrate the feast of the Spiritan's Blessed Jacques Laval.
The Mass was held at the Church of Saint Louis-de-France in Toronto,
presided over by Fr. Paul McAuley, CSSp. The Mass was proceeded by a
video presentation showing highlights of the late Pope John Paul II's
visit to the island of Mauritius. Fr. Obinna Ifeanyi, CSSp, a
recently ordained Spiritan priest from Nigeria gave the homily and
spoke to the congregation about the importance of forgiveness and the
example Fr. Laval gave us in his acceptance of hardships and
criticism as he worked with the underprivileged of Mauritian society.
After the Mass, Mr. Didier Luchmun read greetings from Maurice Piat,
CSSp, Bishop of Port-Louis. No Mauritian gathering would be complete
without a wonderful meal. Everybody had brought their own special
dish and all was shared out over the rest of the afternoon. The
weather was perfect for the day and all who attended took home good
memories of another Laval Day celebration.
The
church of Saint Louis-de-France in Toronto where Mauritians from all
over the greater Toronto area gathered to celebrate their "saint."
Didier
Luchmun welcomed all to the celebration. Alain Lan & his choir
provided festive music in three languages, French, English and Creole.
The
church was filled for the afternoon celebration presided over by Fr.
Paul McAuley, CSSp joined by several other Spiritan priests.
As
with the celebration on Laval Day every year, there was more than
enough good food. A wonderful taste of Mauritius.
Fr.
Obinna Ifeanyi, CSSp, recently appointed to Canada from Nigeria,
preached the homily.
Fr.
Loughlin Flanagan, CSSp, the newly elected Provincial of the
Spiritans of TransCanada chats with the MC, Didier Luchmun.
A
backyard birthday celebration for
Mr.
Eddy Li Yuk Lo, front and centre!
Some
of the members of the Emmaus
Companions join the Spiritans for a pose.
Fun and games
So many little helpers!
All
took advantage of the sunshine and the beautiful picnic area at the
back of Saint Louis-de-France.
Prayer
in Honour of Jacques Laval
Heavenly
Father, we thank you
for
the life and work of Jacques Laval, for this reminder of Your Son
and
His plan to gather all people.
May
Your Spirit widen our horizons and enlarge our hearts.
In
all seasons, help us to pray.
Give
us eyes to see the possibilities in unpromising situations.
Grant
us to heed the cry of the poor and the terrible silence of the oppressed.
Ground
our respect for each other, men and women, black and white, in Your
love for each of us.
Overcome
our reluctance to trust each other.
And
if it please You, heavenly Father, give Jacques Laval
to
Your Church as an official guide along the way. Stretch out Your
hand in power.
Through
his intercession, work new wonders. AMEN
Spiritans,
The Congregation of the Holy Ghost Laval
House 121
Victoria Park Ave. Toronto,
Ontario CANADA M4E
3S2
Welcome
to the site of the TransCanada Province of the Spiritans. We are a
Roman Catholic Religious Congregation of over three thousand members,
founded in 1703. Our missions are spread worldwide. While we may be
found involved in many diverse ministries, we have dedicated
ourselves to working with the poor and in those situations where the
Church has difficulty in finding ministers. We hope you enjoy your
visit to our site and that while browsing you will keep us in your
prayers. May God bless you.
