Community Pizza Night

St. Mary’s courtyard became once again a place where people could sit, rest, be served, and feel that they were exactly where they belonged.

The sun was shining, people were gathered, and thanks to the generosity of those who support this ministry through monetary donations, we served 312 slices of pizza, along with chips, granola bars, Rice Krispie squares, water, juice, and pop.

Instead of having our guests line up to receive a meal, we welcomed them and invited them to sit down at our tables— and our volunteers came to them and served them.

Again and again, people told us how much it meant to them. Some said it felt like being at a restaurant. Others said they felt so special. Some were surprised, in the most beautiful way, that they could simply sit, relax, and be cared for, instead of feeling rushed through a line-up.

There were little children, parents, grandparents, couples, single individuals, and people from many different cultures — all together in the sunshine, sharing laughter, conversation, and community.

To our volunteers: thank you for serving so beautifully and always being willing to roll with the new ideas, and to create special moments for those we serve.

To everyone who donates: thank you for making nights like this possible.

Please consider making a donation to help us provide the next meal:

www.stmarysoutreach.com/donate

Or via email to :

Smaoutreach@rcdos.ca

Tonight, so many people were fed, the tables were always full and we were beautifully busy. But more than that, they were seen, welcomed, and loved.