Prince of Peace Parish Celebrated 25th Anniversary
Ontario-Canada
May 23, 2012
The Prince of Peace Church in Scarborough celebrated their 25th Anniversary. Most Rev. Vincent Nguyen, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Toronto, celebrated the Thanksgiving Mass together with nine other priests, headed by Pastor Rev. Fr. Regulo Imperial.
Church was founded and built by Rev. Fr. Bill Harding and was consecrated by His Eminence Emmett Cardinal Carter on May 17, 1987.
Above photo shows Most Rev. Fr. Vincent Nguyen, with PoP Pastor Fr. Regulo Imperial 4th from left. Other priests who concelebrated, include Fr. Rudy Imperial Fr. Ed McGovern, Fr. Fred Chung, Fr. Sean Leelung, Fr. Peter Marr, Fr. Romeo Tolentino and Fr. Patrick Gnanapragasam; supported by Deacon Eustace Beausoleil, Deacon Terrence Rebello.
The Bishop Charles P. Greco provided the KC Honour Guards for Bishop Nguyen.
(Photo shows Bishop Nguyen with Pastor Fr. Regulo Imperial (at his left), SK Ed Prillo, Grand Knight, FDD and SK George R. Poblete, PFN, KC*HS (on his right) together with the Sir Knights from Bishop C.P. Greco Assembly 2113.
After the Mass, a formal dinner was served at Grand Baccus Banquet hall in Scarborough, where 700 parishioners and guests joined Rev. Fr. Bishop Nguyen, Fr. Regulo Imperial and the clergies.
Parish Pastoral Council President Bob Kalisz, together with Fr. Regulo Imperial, presented the 25 year Service Awards to the Parish loyal and caring workers, for serving the Church with their generous time and talents. Awardees include Cathy MacNeil, (Parish Secretary), Ken Mohammed (Computer Systems Analyst), Tom Mitrovski (Caretaker) and a young 10 year awardee Friedrich Antazo. The other original parishioners were also acknowledged during the dinner ceremonies
A sumptuous and delicious dinner was served. The guests was entertained by multi-cultural dancers. All the guests will never forget this memorable celebration of the Silver Jubliee. The Parish Council, the Parish Staff and the committees led by Rolston Wong and Thelma Antazo spent several hundred hours to make this celebration a success. Gerry Cruz was responsible for the PoP 25th Anniversary Souvenir Program.
Fr. Romeo Tolentino, with the Church ministry guests
Fr. Regulo Imperial, with the Block Rosary group
Fr.Rudy Imperial, Fr. Ed McGovern, Fr. Peter Marr and Fr. Fred Chung, in the Prince of Peace Church.
Deacon Eustace Beausoleil with MPC ministry group
The Silver Jubilee celebration of the Prince of Peace Church is winding down. The next event is Parish Picnic to be held at the Goldhawk Park, next to the parish church grounds on June 9, 2012. Parishioner families and their guests are welcome.
Make sure, you see the " History of the Parish" photos in the lobby of the Prince of Peace Church.
May 2012