Parish News
Don’t Miss Out – Grand Raffle Tickets are Selling!
Our St. André Bessette Parish Grand Raffle is one of our major fundraisers in support of building our new parish church — and we need your support!
Only 3,000 tickets are available, and at just $20 per ticket, they can go quickly. Please don’t wait until Gala night — we may be SOLD OUT!
This year’s incredible prizes include:
- $5,000 CASH
- Raleigh Gateway 36V All-Terrain E-Bike
- 2.31-Carat Diamond Stud Earrings
- Cavalli Round Shower Kit + $500 Cash
- $1,500 Ste. Anne’s Gift Card
- $1,000 Travel Voucher + Heys Luggage
- His & Hers Bulova Watches
🎟️ TO PURCHASE YOUR GRAND RAFFLE TICKETS:
CALL PETER ZORBAS
416-473-4962
Peter will be happy to arrange your tickets directly.
The draw will take place on Friday, November 13 at 10:00 p.m.
Every ticket purchased helps bring us one step closer to building our St. André Bessette Parish Church.
Don’t miss your chance to win — and, more importantly, to support our parish!
Thank you for your continued generosity and support.
#LetsBuildOurChurch
Grand Raffle – $20 each
St. André Bessette Parish Grand Raffle is underway – and we need your support!
Every raffle ticket purchased helps us move one step closer to our shared goal of building our St. André Bessette Parish Church. With only 3,000 tickets available, now is the perfect time to get yours.
For just $20 per ticket, you’ll have a chance to win one of 7 incredible prizes, including:
- 💰 $5,000 Cash Prize
- 🚲 Raleigh Gateway 36V All-Terrain E-Bike
- 💎 2.31-carat Diamond Stud Earrings
- 🚿 Cavalli Round Shower Kit + $500 Cash
- 🛍️ $1,500 Ste. Anne’s Gift Card
- ✈️ $1,000 Travel Voucher + Heys Luggage
- ⌚ His & Hers Bulova Watches
The draw will take place Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM at Venu Event Space.
🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
Email: raffle@standrebessette.ca
OR purchase directly from a member of our Fundraising Team.
Please consider purchasing a ticket — or a few! Every ticket sold makes a difference, and every dollar raised supports the building of our parish church.
Together, we are building more than a church — we are building a home for our parish community for generations to come.
Good luck — and thank you for your generosity and support!
For complete raffle rules and regulations, visit standrebessette.ca.
Lottery Licence #M279076
Blessing of the Animals! Saturday October 3rd!
Blessing of the Animals
Bring your beloved pet for a special Blessing from Fr. Peter on Saturday, October 3rd, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM at St. Cecilia. (by front entrance)
Disco Gala – Friday, November 13, 2026
GOING TO THE GALA? WHY WAIT?
Purchase your ticket to the St. André Bessette Parish Gala on or before October 13 and you’ll automatically qualify for our EARLY BIRD DRAW TO WIN $1,000 CASH! 💰
Join us for an incredible evening on:
🪩 Friday, November 13, 2026
📍 Venu Event Space
$200 per person – Open Bar, Antipasto Bar, Main and Dessert, Live Entertainment, Late Night Stations
Great food. Great entertainment. Dancing. Friends. And one lucky Early Bird Gala guest will be $1,000 richer!
🎟️ Purchase your Gala ticket by October 13 to qualify.
📧 gala@standrebessette.ca or purchase your tickets after any Mass
#CanYouDigIt #StAndreBessette #LetsBuildOurChurch #Gala2026
Blessing of the Backpacks – Weekend of September 5 & 6
Bring your backpacks and join us for a special blessing from Fr. Peter as we begin a new school year! Let’s start the year with faith, hope, and God’s blessings.
OLGC Annual Afternoon Tea – Sunday, October 18
OLGC Afternoon Tea – Tickets Now Available!
Ladies, you’re invited to a delightful afternoon of tea, sweet treats, fellowship, and friendship at our OLGC Afternoon Tea on:
Sunday, October 18, from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm in the Porta Bella Room at Venu Event Space (2800 Highway 7).
Tickets are $65 per person. All proceeds support OLGC initiatives. Feel free to wear your favourite fascinator! Invite family or friends too!
To purchase tickets, email olgc@standrebessette.ca.
We look forward to sharing a wonderful afternoon with you! 🌸
🥃 An Evening of Great Company for a Great Cause 🥃
Looking for a memorable night out while supporting our parish? Join us for an unforgettable Scotch & Cigar Evening in support of the St. André Bessette Parish Building Fund!
Enjoy an evening of premium scotch, fine cigars, outstanding fellowship, and a delicious buffet dinner featuring an antipasto bar, pasta, veal parmigiana, sausage, and so much more.
📅 Thursday, July 23
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Venu Event Space – Terrazzo Room
🎟️ $200 per person
✅ Receive a $100 tax receipt for every ticket purchased
🚗 Free Parking
Whether you come on your own, with friends, family, or fellow parishioners, this promises to be a wonderful evening of laughter, conversation, and community—all while helping us build the future of St. André Bessette Parish.
Tickets are limited!
📞 Reserve yours today by calling 289-553-1610.
Together, let’s enjoy an exceptional evening and continue building our parish—one event at a time.
⛳️ A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors! ⛳️
We are deeply grateful to our generous sponsors who stepped forward to support the 2026 St. André Bessette Annual Golf Tournament. Your commitment, generosity, and community spirit helped make this year’s event a tremendous success.
A special thank you to our Premiere Sponsors:
• RQ Partners LLP
• AV Mechanical Inc.
• KIB Building Restoration Inc.
• Maple Volkswagen
• Mr. Michael Scarano
• Nunzia Di Santo Dentistry Prof. Corp.
• K Stadium Golf Inc.
• Venu Event Space
• Fontana Catering
• Stage North
• Mauro D’Aversa – Old Mill Cadillac Chevrolet Buick GMC
• Mimi Khuu – Re/Max Realtron Realty Inc.
We also extend our sincere appreciation to the many parishioners and local businesses who collectively sponsored an incredible 123 golf holes!
Your continued overwhelming generosity and support are helping us move forward in our mission to build our Parish Church. Together, we are creating a lasting legacy for future generations.
Thank you for investing in our parish community and making a difference.
Parish Feast – Sunday, September 13 – Save the Date!
📅 SAVE THE DATE! 🎉🙏
Join us as we celebrate our annual Parish Feast in honour of St. André Bessette and La Madonna Delle Grazie
🗓 Sunday, September 13
📍 St. Cecilia Catholic Elementary School
Gather with family, friends, and our parish community for a day of faith, fellowship, tradition, and celebration.
More details to follow—mark your calendars and spread the word!
Join Limitless Outreach Afternoon of Service on Sunday April 26th
Limitless is excited to announce a special collaboration with the Scott Mission homeless shelter in Toronto!
We’re looking forward to this opportunity to serve and bless others by offering a day of support, encouragement, and care to those in need.
Here’s how you can be part of it:
We kindly ask everyone to bring fresh fruit donations to the church on Saturday April 25th after the 4:00pm Mass and/or Sunday, April 26th, after the 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM Masses. These will help us provide healthy, nourishing food for our guests.
Then, join us in person! Come be part of this meaningful day through your service, presence, and witness of faith. Your generosity and willingness to show up can truly make a difference.
🕐 We will depart at 1:30 PM from Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (subway route) and return by 7:00 PM.
Let’s come together in love and service as we care for our neighbors.
Ready to get involved?
Email us at: Limitlessoutreach@standrebessette.ca
Or sign up in person after Mass.
We can’t wait to serve alongside you.
Let’s Build Our Church
