“We have come to worship Him!”<br/><br/>

The World Youth Day will be held in Cologne, Germany from August 15th to the 21st, 2005. The theme is “We have come to worship Him!”<br/><br/>

First of all, let us pray for the health of Pope John Paul II. This was also the wish that he expressed while meeting pilgrims recently.<br/><br/>

Registrations to attend World Youth Day as part of the Archdiocese of Toronto delegation had already expired in April of this year. From previous experience, our parish’s Young People Pastoral Team realizes that we can have more participants if we begin planning now. Therefore it was decided that the parish will organize the World Youth Day registration for the youths this year.<br/><br/>

From the poster, you will know that the event begins on August 12th and lasts until the 22nd. Total cost of the pilgrimage is $2,599. The age ranges from 16 to 30 year old and above. The participant should be 16 years old on or before August 15th. The reason is because the insurance negotiated by the WYD organizing committee only covers youths 16 or older. There are only 50 spaces available.<br/><br/>

The Pope has a great influence on young people. His actions and his words are powerful enough to change many young peoples’ goals in life. We hope parents will encourage their children to participate. We will pray especially for the World Youth Day during the nightly Holy Hour; we invite everyone to pray for this worthwhile intention as well.