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Corpus Christi was celebrated in a big way in Calcutta where I was born and grew up. That was a long time ago, but I always think of it. This year at St. Bartholomew’s parish in Toronto we celebrated International Bread Day—very appropriate on the Feast of Corpus Christi.

As “St. Bart’s” is a very multicultural parish community, the Catholic Women’s League asked parishioners to bring bread from their native lands to share after each mass. There was bread from Newfoundland, French bread, bread from the Philippines, Holland, India, Guyana and other countries. Tables were set up with butter, jam and other toppings, along with tea and coffee. This was a unique experience for the parishioners who gathered to socialize and taste the variety of breads on display, and the hope was expressed that we should do this again next year.

Philomena Scott was a Scarboro Missions staff member for 25 years working as Secretary to the General Council. She is now retired and volunteers at The Interchange, a service supported by Scarboro Missions. The Interchange provides information to Canadian citizens who wish to offer their time and talents to mission organizations in Canada and abroad. The Interchange attempts to match the skills and interests of volunteers with the needs of organizations, on a long or short-term basis. Go to www.theinterchange.ca

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