St. Francis Table

ST. FRANCIS TABLE SUMMER 2008 NEWSLETTER

1322 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M6K 1L4

Phone: (416) 532-4172
Fax: (416) 532-8814
E-mail: brjjmf@yahoo.ca

Visit Our Website !
www.capuchinoutreach.org

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY SUMMER!!!

Capuchin Outreach to the Poor (Parkdale) was founded in 1987 by the Capuchin Franciscan Friars of Central Canada with the vision of creating a faith community with the poor by providing direct services that seek to enhance the sense of human dignity of those who are in need.

St Francis Table, the primary expression of Capuchin Outreach, serves on average 250 meals per day, six days a week in Toronto’s Parkdale community. Patrons are asked to make a $1 donation towards their three course meal which is provided with full restaurant service.

St Clare Centre is our Outreach and Drop-In space, hosting weekly AA meetings as well as an informal drop-in for patrons of St Francis Table.

Capuchin Outreach to the Poor (Parkdale) is a registered charitable organization (#11883-7970-RR0001).

We receive no government or United Way funding, instead relying on the charity of private individuals and businesses for our income.

Thank-You Br. Paul Coleman OFM CAP.

Br. Paul Coleman OFM Cap. at Niagara Falls, Ontario

On June 5, 2008 St. Francis Table said good-bye to Br. Paul who returned to Great Britain following nine months of ministry at St. Francis Table. We appreciated his presence and wish him well as he embarks on a new ministry back home.
Thank-you, Br. Paul!

RENOVATIONS REQUIRED

St. Francis Table will complete necessary renovations starting at the end of July. A new kitchen floor has to be installed and our oven needs replacing, as we continue our ministry. In over 20 years of feeding the hungry, your ongoing support has enabled St. Francis Table to provide over 915,000 meals. Our renovations are required for safety reasons and to meet fire standards. If you can help us defray the cost of $12,000.00, your generosity will, as always, be appreciated!

VOLUNTEERS FROM ST. MICHAEL CHS (BELLEVILLE, ON)

CREDIT VALLEY COUNCIL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS VOLUNTEERS

St. Francis Table... A Restaurant for the Poor

Our Daily "Bread"

We are grateful for food drives held at Thanksgiving and Christmas, however, St. Francis Table has ongoing needs all year and everyday…

• canned goods
• teabags
• coffee whitener
• sugar
• vegetable oil
• garbage bags
• laundry detergent
• floor cleaner

St. Francis Table will pick up all donations. Call us at (416) 532-4172
THANK-YOU for your continued help!!!

From the Desk of Brother John...

It’s hard to believe that another academic year is at a close. St. Francis Table depends on students and staff throughout the school year for volunteers. Our ministry couldn’t happen without them and for this much we are truly grateful. Over the Summer we will once again rely on Youth Works and the Centre for Student Missions to keep us going. These young people and their leaders come from places throughout North America with a sense of 'mission.' Everyday we depend on the goodness of our donors and give God thanks that your generosity keeps on feeding the hungry. You are always with us, especially in prayer. So many notes are written with donations that express your eagerness and willingness to assist the Capuchins in our ministry.

Blessed is my response when I speak of the many volunteers and donors! Be assured of our continued thanks and our prayer will be for a safe and enjoyable Summer for you all! Remember that we will continue to feed the hungry with your help. In the words of Venerable Solanus Casey OFM Cap.

"God-Bless you all!"

Sincerely,

Br. John Frampton OFM Cap., Animator