Parish News
Gingerbread House and Cookie Kits
Pre-order your Gingerbread House and/or Cookie decorating kits by November 16.
Gingerbread house kits are $20 each
Gingerbread Cookie kits are $10 each (3 cookies)
Download and print the attached form and submit to Rectory or after any Mass:
Grand Raffle Tickets Now On Sale!!
🎉 Grand Raffle Alert! 🎉
🎟️ Tickets: $20 each
🏆 Prizes include:
💵 $2,500 Cash Prize
🪚 Custom Cabinetry
🧀 Charcuterie Board + $500 Greco Fresh Market Gift Certificate
🎟️ 4 tickets to the St. André Bessette 2026 Gala
🧳 2 sets of Heyes Luggage (4 pcs)
🍞 SMEG Toaster & Kettle
🏡 3-Day Cottage Rental at Friday Harbour
🚰 Vogt Faucet
💆 $500 Thermea Spa Gift Card
✨ Purchase your tickets from a Fundraising Team member, at the Rectory, or by emailing raffle@standrebessette.ca or by scanning the QR code on the raffle flyer.
📌 Note: We would like to inform you of an important change regarding raffle ticket sales. The York Catholic District School Board recently passed a Board Motion that no longer permits gambling of any kind on school or board property. This motion includes Catholic School Councils and all permit holders including our Parish. As a result, we are no longer able to sell raffle tickets after Mass at St. Cecilia CES.
We sincerely hope you will continue to support our parish raffle. Tickets are still available for purchase through members of our Fundraising Events Committee, at the Rectory during regular hours or by emailing raffle@standrebessette.ca.
#canyoudigit #letsbuildourchurch
🙏 Thank you for supporting our parish and good luck!
Blessing of the Animals – Saturday October 4th 2:00pm to 3:30pm ~ In front of St. Cecilia CES
Bring your beloved pet to receive a special blessing in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of all creatures great and small, by Fr. Peter on Saturday October 4th between 2:00pm & 3:30pm in front of St. Cecilia CES.
Annual Gala – Motown – Can You Dig It – Friday, November 7, 2025
Get ready to groove! Join us for our parish’s Annual Gala on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Venu Event Space.
What’s included
Antipasto Bar, seated dinner, and dessert
Top-shelf open bar
Late-night stations
Door prizes and silent auction
Featuring BluSoul Live Entertainment
Tickets – $200 per person
Purchase after any Mass or email gala@standrebessette.ca.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you—Motown style!
All proceeds go toward building our Parish Church. #canyoudigit #letsbuildourchurch
Blessing of the Backpacks! Weekend of August 30 & 31
Save the Date! Parish Feast September 7!
Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park Grand Opening Ceremony Sunday July 6, 1 to 3 pm
We’re excited to announce that the Carrville Community Centre, Library, and District Park will open to the public on June 30! This new facility will be a wonderful place for community gathering, recreation, and learning. Please Save the Date for the Official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Sunday, July 6, from 1 to 3 PM—a special event for the whole community to enjoy. As a Parish community, we are especially joyful to be future neighbours, with our new church soon to be built right next to the centre. We look forward to the opportunities this new chapter will bring for connection, growth, and shared community life.
Hole Sponsorships Available – St. André Bessette Golf Tournament
St. André Bessette Golf Tournament: Hole Sponsorships Available!
We are inviting parishioners and community members to sponsor a hole at our upcoming St. André Bessette Golf Tournament taking place on Saturday, June 14 at Eagles Nest Golf Club.
Each hole sponsorship is $100 (non-exclusive) and is a meaningful way to support our parish fundraiser.
You can sponsor a hole to:
💙 Commemorate a loved one
🎉 Celebrate a special birthday or anniversary
🏪 Promote your small business
📅 Please note: the deadline to submit your sponsorship is June 1.
Click here for your Golf Hole Sponsorship Form
Only 6 foursomes left.
Click here to register for the Golf Tournament
Thank you for your generosity and support as we continue working to build our church!
#canyoudigit #letsbuildourchurch
St. André Bessette Golf Tournament: Hole Sponsorships Available!
We are inviting parishioners and community members to sponsor a hole at our upcoming St. André Bessette Golf Tournament taking place on Saturday, June 14 at Eagles Nest Golf Club.
Each hole sponsorship is $100 (non-exclusive) and is a meaningful way to support our parish fundraiser.
You can sponsor a hole to:
💙 Commemorate a loved one
🎉 Celebrate a special birthday or anniversary
🏪 Promote your small business
📅 Please note: the deadline to submit your sponsorship is June 1.
Thank you for your generosity and support as we continue working to build our church!
Click here for your sponsorship form: https://standrebessette.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/HOLE-SPONSORSHIP-FORM.pdf
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