If you could recall, a group of young people dressed in traditional attire was present at the Rite of Installation of Pastor last year. These people are members of the "Herald of the Gospel". They are not brothers nor nuns, but laymen living in a community, recognized by Pope John Paul II as the "International Association of the Faithful of Pontifical Right" on February 22nd, 2001. Back then this association had already established communities in 29 countries in 5 continents.<br/><br/>

It all started when a group of Brazilian youths evangelized in San Paulo, the capital of Brazil. Using music, culture, and arts to evangelize, this group became very popular amongst young people. The founder of the group is John C. Dias, who is also the current President.<br/><br/>

The members pledged to consecrate themselves to Jesus, to express special devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and to love the Church fervently.<br/><br/>

In Canada, they have formed a 70-piece band called the "Knight of the Millennium", touring throughout Canada to give concerts at different churches. They will be in Toronto in the beginning of February. We have already invited them to perform at our Parish. Whether they can make it or not depends on their itinerary.