We will begin with the 5 pm parish mass, followed by supper in the hall.

The night will consist of Adoration, witness talks, reflections, videos presentations and photos.

We will conclude with benediction and join the 9 am parish mass.

For more information contact the Program Manager for Youth, Mary Helen Moes, at (705) 749-0330 or by email, youth@veyopeterboro.org

The evening brought together folks from far and wide. We sold 478 tickets and our break-even point was approx. 350 tickets which mean that we made a profit of roughly $2000! Many of the WYD pilgrims were able to attend the concert and were introduced to the audience.

Madison and her 6 piece band “South Mountain” had the crowd swept off their feet in a matter of seconds! The group kept the audience engaged and excited as Madison performed a sneak preview of new recordings fresh off the press.

St. Thomas Aquinas math teacher, Kris Newby, shared his musical talents singing a few original ballads and an encore song with Madison. The only disappointment was the night came to an end too soon.

The line-up for autographs lasted an hour long, bringing the people together to meet Madison and share her smiles as she graciously met her fans. Patrons also had the chance to visit displays presenting World Youth Day information and various educational pathways in the dual credit programs involving Health, Arts and Culture, and Apprenticeship programs offered at St. Thomas Aquinas in partnership with local colleges.

The joy was celebrated all throughout the Academy Theatre and we thank you all for supporting our event and sharing an evening with Madison and her family. We have a super star in the making! It was a wonderful fun-filled evening of amazing talent! Special thanks to the St. Thomas Aquinas concert committee lead by Siobhan Mockler for their long hours in putting this concert together and to all of our sponsors.

01 Never Felt Like This Before 1  Madison Kozak Promo 2010

Hey Everyone!  International recording artist Madison will be performing with her band “South Mountain” at Academy Theatre on March 4th starting at 7pm.  She will be playing a variety of classic country, new country, and her own music!  So, don’t forget to buy your Madison Kozak Concert tickets today to support our 10 youth going to World Youth Day in Madrid Spain this August to see our Holy Father!   Tickets are only $23 and all proceeds go towards our WYD goal of $24,000!  Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster online with a credit card, at the academy theatre box office, at St. Mary’s Rectory, or from various church and school groups.  Please call the parish office (705) 324-3390 or my cell (705) 341-3390 to reserve a seat today!  God bless everyone!

Brad Waggoner (St. Mary’s Youth Coordinator)

Help Send our World Youth Day Pilgrims to Madrid (Spain) to See the Pope in 2011.  The Cost of the Brunch is $5/adult and $2 for children under 9!  There will be pancakes, sausages, coffee, tea, fruit, and more in St. Mary’s School!  Please join us for good food and for a great cause!

Sunday July 4th

World Youth Day Strawberry Social Fundraiser!

Held at St. Mary’s Church Parking Lot after the 9 and 11 am Sunday masses! 

Need volunteers to serve, prepare strawberries, set up/clean up, etc.  All proceeds will help us go to WYD 11!  Also, Rebels for Christ is asking St. Mary’s Parishioners to donate any of the following items for the Strawberry Social:

Broccoli Salad                                                     

Bean Salad

Macaroni Salad

Devilled eggs

And any other Specialty Salads or appetizers!

The more the better because we usually serve about 150 in total Sunday morning. 

Thank you in advance for your help in sending us to the next World Youth Day to see Pope Benedict in August 2011!

St. Mary’s World Youth Day Pilgrims are collecting beer, wine, and liquor bottles again to help offset the cost of attending the next World Youth Day to see the Pope in Madrid, Spain in 2011.  Rebel’s for Christ Youth will be going door-to-door collection bottles Sunday May 16th from 12-3pm.  Parishioners are also encouraged to drop  their bottles off on the porch of the rectory anytime.  All of the bottles will be returned for a refund at the local beer store and the funds raised will be set aside for St. Mary’s WYD pilgrims who participated in the bottle collection and are attending WYD.

Fish Fry
Thanks to everyone for supporting, donating and enjoying the Fish Fry and Silent Auction. What a wonderful evening for all. We made a profit of $1,588.91 from the fish fry and donations made by parishioners to the Restoration Fund, and around $1200.00 to the Youth for World Youth Day. A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped. See you in the fall.

This Sunday March 21 after the 9 am and 11am masses there will be a Pancake and Sausage Brunch Fundraiser. Funds raised will help Send World Youth Day Pilgrims from St. Mary’s Church to Madrid (Spain) to See the Pope in 2011. The Cost of the Brunch is $5/adult and $2 for children 9 and under! There will be pancakes, sausages, coffee, tea, fruit, and more in St. Mary’s School Auditorium, just next door to the St. Mary’s Church!  Please join us for good food and for a great cause!