YFC Metro East Cluster 3 : Markham

SPORTSFEST/PICNIC

2009-06-02T00:22:00.001-04:00

Hey, i hope everyone is doing well, especially with exams nearing. I know things are getting a little hectic, but i figured that you guys would need a reliever, a day off if you will from all the stress of school and the other things in your lives. So that is why im proposing we use this upcoming weekend to have a SPORTSFEST!!! since we didnt get a chance to play any sports at our last GA, so i thought this might be a great chance to do so. and on top of it WE CAN HAVE A PICNIC!!! ahahah
however it will be a potluck, leaders will have to bring certain items so that we dont have a lot of the same thing, i will assign you guys on what you have to bring.
oh and make sure you guys bring one other thing..YOURSELVES!!!! i'll bring the equipment and all that jazz.

so here are the DETAILS:

WHAT?: SPORTSFEST/ PICNIC!!!!
WHERE?: MILIKEN PARK
WHEN?: 12-5PM

BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER DAY

2009-05-27T03:10:00.001-04:00

Markham Outreach (Please contact Paolo/Kristen for more info OR CALL KEVIN (416 450 2086))
KFC Big Brother, Big Sister Day
Saturday, May 30, 2009
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Epiphany of Our Lord Parish (3200 Pharmacy Avenue, north of Finch Avenue East)
NEEDS 15 PEOPLE MINIMUM

I would really like to encourage all of you to come to this event to support our sister program (KFC) and to support GK. This event is open to all members in the North/East and Central Area. This event allows the YFC's to integrate themselves with the KFC's of this community. At this event, YFC's who participate have the chance to be a big brother / big sister for the day by going through various activities with their selected KFC in a "play-day" / carnival environment. Along with the details of the event, such as date, time and location, there is a $3.00 registration fee. Also, bring your own lunches, even though snacks will be provided. And keep some extra change with you, because some of the things may require a contribution for GK.

GOOD SHEPHERD

2009-03-11T00:18:00.002-04:00

CHANGE OF PLANS! OUR HOUSEHOLD ASSEMBLY IS CANCELLED THIS WEEK!

Instead, we will be helping the GOOD SHEPHERD REFUGE ON SUNDAY!

Good Shepherd is a Christian homeless and rehabilitation centre. We will be doing simple tasks like preparing food, making beds, sweeping floors, etc.

What: Community Outreach @ Good Shepherd

Where: Good Shepherd Refuge, 412 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON

When: Sunday, March 15, 2009 9:45-3:30PM

MEETING PLACE: Scarborough Town Centre @ 9AM SHARP

Why: To be champions of the poor and show concern for social justice!

Directions:

- Take the RT to Kennedy Station

- Take the Subway to Castle Frank

- Take the Parliament 65

- Get off at Queen Street

- Walk east two blocks to 412 Queen Street East

http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=good+shepherd+toronto&fb=1&split=1&gl=ca&cid=0,0,12169215575557629189&ei=6B-3SdXlL4WmM6bMlN0K&sa=X&oi=local_result&resnum=1&ct=image

Thanks! God bless.

HOUSEHOLD ASSEMBLY!!!!!!

2009-03-10T03:17:00.002-04:00

Hey dudes and dudettes,
these are the details for the upcoming event this weekend:

WHAT: HOUSEHOLD ASSEMBLY!!!

WHEN: Saturday March 14th 2009 from 9am-1pm

WHERE: CFC Office at 156 Shorting Road, Scarborough, ON
and if you need directions on how to get there, here is a link:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Scarborough&state=ON&address=156+Shorting+Road

Hope you all can make it to the household assembly, and keep inviting people for the upcoming camp. If you need any registration forms, just ask and I'll send them to you.

Thanks, peace and God bless.

General Assembly

2009-03-02T03:05:00.003-05:00

Hey guys,
these are the details for this weekends:

What: General Assembly!!!
When: Sunday March 8th from 1-5
Where: The CFC Office at 156 Shorting Road, Scarborough, ON
and if you need directions on how to get there, here is a link:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Scarborough&state=ON&address=156+Shorting+Road

Hope you guys can make it this weekend. Peace and God bless.

Fellowship Feb 28/09...SKATING!!!!!

2009-02-26T01:36:00.001-05:00

hey everyone!

hope everything's going well with you guys.

it's a new month so guess what!

it's time for a fellowship!

this month, we're going skating, yay!

here are the details:

skating at harbour front!
this event will take place on saturday, february 28. (this saturday!)
it's for everyone in markham.
meeting place will be at town centre station at 12pm!
skating rentals are $7 per adult. (a driver’s license, credit card, passport, birth certificate or citizenship card is required to rent skates. you cannot use student cards, ttc passes and health cards to rent.)
it's from 1pm - 3pm. (we can all go to eaton's to eat afterwards if you guys want.)

Feb 22/09 - Erally

2009-02-21T14:49:00.001-05:00

Hey guys here are the details for our next event

Regional Event: Evangelization Rally
Who: All members...Everyone
Where: Grand Baccus 2155 McNicoll Avenue,

Scarborough, Ontario
When: Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
Time: 1-7PM

Thanks, peace and God bless

CHANGES!! AND EVENTS!!

2008-10-26T21:55:00.006-04:00

Hello GUYS!

STARTING RIGHT AFTER THIS POST!!!!
We will no longer be posting event information on this blogspot instead we will be posting them up on the WEBSITE

http://metroeast.cfcyfccanada.com/
http://metroeast.cfcyfccanada.com/
http://metroeast.cfcyfccanada.com/
http://metroeast.cfcyfccanada.com/
http://metroeast.cfcyfccanada.com/
http://metroeast.cfcyfccanada.com/

to filter events for markham, just click on Markham on the right side under categories!!!
*so if you want to know about Christmas Formal,...thats where you should go!!!

We also want to let you know about the events that are coming up soon!!!

Sunday November 2nd 2008
Camp Eternity Camp Training
At Canlas' Residence (will post a map soon)
9am to 5 pm
THIS IS FOR THE SERVICE TEAM OF CAMP ETERNITY!!!
you should have been called about this anyways.

November 7th -9th
CAMP ETERNITY
SHADOW LAKE RETREAT CENTRE
refer to previous post

HIGH SCHOOL BASED PEP RALLY!

2008-10-09T18:37:00.004-04:00

WOOOOTS! Who doesn't want to celebrate our very first annual HIGHSCHOOL BASED PEP RALLY!

The information is on the poster! but for those who can't read it. Here it is:

Where: St. Rose of Lima 3216 Lawrence Avenue East
Scarborough, ON, M1H 1A4
When: October 25, 2008 10am - 3pm
Who: Everyone - except for Camp Eternity Service team as it is Camp training on the same day
Cost: $4.00

With that said,
It is also camp training on October 25th 2008, but the Service team will get called for other information on that!

Cheers!

CAMP ETERNITY!

2008-10-06T20:18:00.000-04:00

"Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.“ -- 2 Peter 3:18

So the details for camp is as follows:

CAMP ETERNITY
Shadow Lake Retreat Centre
November 7 - 9, 2008...starts Friday 6PM
Cost: $65.00. A $30.00 deposit due Oct. 25th to reserve a spot. It will still be possible to register after Oct. 25, but a spot will not be guaranteed. Cheques payable to COUPLES FOR CHRIST (not YOUTH FOR CHRIST)

Participant Discounts:

□ Bring 2 people, YOU pay HALF PRICE!

□ Bring 3+ people, YOU are FREE!

PLEASE EMAIL US IF YOU ARE OR KNOW A POTENTIAL PARTICIPANT WITH THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION. EVEN IF IT IS JUST A SLIGHT MAYBE!!!

CAMP LEADERS ARE:

Andrei Nazareno

Cell (416) 625 8330

a.nazareno@hotmail.com

Macy Tolentino
Cell (416) 671 5826

macy_tolentino@msn.com

September Fellowship

2008-09-23T21:46:00.002-04:00

Hellow everyone!!

I hope you're all doing well with school/work/other things!!
Well since we're almost done our first month of school, what better way to celebrate than with your fellow Markham members the you miss and love!
Well I miss and love you all, sorry again and again for being so busy. It's not me, it's the way my schedule is formed. (It can change up to 7pm the night before so I can't be sure to go anywhere, which totally sucks)

So if you're feeling like having some fun! Come with us. Here are the details:

Club 300 (Old Kennedy near Steeles)
Bowling Fellowship
Saturday September 27th 1pm - whenever you feel like stopping
Rates are $4 per person per game so bring the money for however many times you want to play.
ADDITIONAL $3 for bowling shoes, if you have your own you can bring them.
Consider food as welll!
Hope to see you there and have some fun times with your fellow MARKHAMers

ALSO
A cluster 3 camp is coming up very soon, so start inviting your friends and family friends or whoever that you want to grow closer to God.
Our camp will be on November 7th - 9th at Shadow Lake Retreat Centre.
I attached a picture of the place (I personally took that picture from the airplane!)

AND IMPORTANT**** if you have any MAYBEs and FOR SUREs for the CAMP...Send me a simple email stating their name, and contact information!!!

Shadow Lake Retreat Centre

Thank you. I love you ALL!
God Bless

Ramiel

September Household Assembly

2008-09-16T19:41:00.002-04:00

Hey guys,
How are you all doing?
Well hopefully school isn't that busy yet. It is for me and for some others but hopefully we can still make time for YFC and friends and family!!!
Well if you've been missing some of your friends I got some good news for you!

There will be a household assembly this Saturday September 20th 2008.

What: September Household Assembly
Where: CFC OFFICE (156 Shorting Rd. Near McCowan & Sheppard)
When: Saturday September 20 2008 12pm - 4pm
Who: Markham Chapter and SNE Chapter
Why: To learn more about God and to spend time in fellowship with friends.

So lets try and support Markham since we have had low attendance in the past several events!!!

Love you all!
Ramiel

NEW SCHOOL YEAR!

2008-08-29T21:58:00.000-04:00

HEY GUYS! I KNOW SCHOOL IS STARTING FOR MOST OF YOU! HOW EXCITING...HAHA YEAH RIGHT. I ALREADY STARTED SCHOOL TWO WEEKS AGO AND WELL ITS NOT TOO BAD BUT I JUST KNOW IT'LL BE A LOT OF WORK.

WELL WHATEVER GRADE OR YEAR YOU ARE GOING TO THIS YEAR, I WISH YOU GOOD LUCK. DON'T GET DISCOURAGED BY ANYTHING, REALLY. EDUCATION AND LEARNING IS AN AMAZING THING, AND WE SHOULD REALLY CHERISH IT MORE.

REMEMBER,

NOTHING WORTH DOING IS EVER EASY.

I KNOW THERE WILL BE CONFLICTS WITH EVENTS AND SCHOOL BUT JUST TRY YOUR BEST TO MAKE IT TO EVENTS. REMEMBER SCHOOL HAS PRIORITY OVER EVENTS SO YEAH.....
SO try your hardest in everything and aim for big things. I did, and I'm not saying I accomplished it right now, but I'm certainly living it, and it's really awesome.
also, lets try to pray for everyone, our friends and family in the community especially those ones that really need it.
WE LOVE YOU ALL! and LETS BE LOVE to everyone this school year.
IF YOU NEED ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING, advice or question or you just feel like talking to someone and you don"t know quite who to talk to. I'LL BE HERE AND I PROMISE TO TRY MY BEST TO GIVE SOME TIME FOR YOU GUYS.

JUST SOME THINGS I NEED TO TALK ABOUT. THERE IS A GK WALK NEXT WEEK. IT'S FOR AN AMAZING CAUSE AND WHAT A BETTER WAY TO START THE SCHOOL YEAR! WE DON'T WANT YOU GUYS FALLING OUT OF EVENTS BUT DEFINITELY FOCUS ON SCHOOL

GK Walk (www.gkwalk.ca)
Saturday, September 6, 2008.
Nathan Philipps Sq. (Downtown, Toronto)
How do I register for the walk?
Time: 8am - 12pm

On-line:
Go to our website www.gkwalk.ca . You can pay your registration fee with your credit card and start soliciting online via e-mail.

By Mail:
You can also download and print the registration form. Submit your completed registration form and enclose your cheque payment (no cash) to:

GK Walk 2008
ANCOP International (Canada), Inc.
7025 Tomken Rd, Unit 271
Mississauga ON. L5S 1R6

Please allow 2-3 weeks to receive your registration acknowledgement and GK Walk Fundraising Package.

In Person:
Bring your registration form together with your payment to the following locations:

Toronto
ANCOP International (Canada), Inc.
7025 Tomken Rd, Unit 271
Mississauga ON L5S 1R6
Tel. No. (905) 564-8539

Couples for Christ (CFC) Office
156 Shorting Road
Scarborough ON M1S 3S6
Tel. No. (416) 321-1937

Through your group: (For ANCOP-GK Partners)
Submit your form through your group's GK Walk Coordinator.

LOVE,
RAMIEL (and SARAH)

CAMP PASSION

2008-07-07T19:27:00.006-04:00

CFC-YFC East Cluster 3 presents...

CAMP PASSION

AUGUST 8th - 10th, 2008
REGINA MUNDI

$65.00

email for more info.

ps.this isn't the best movie I've done...so forgive me for you professionals :D

Fellowship: Garage Sale

2008-06-17T23:14:00.003-04:00

Hey everyone,

Hopefully, the sun will come out on Saturday because... we are having a garage sale! At Sarah's house! (Wait, my house?!) That's right Sarah's house! If you have junk that you want to try to sell, that would be lovely. Really. If it doesn't sell... Take it back. Hahaha. Seriously.

WHAT: MYR-SNE Garage Sale
WHERE: Sarah's House (We will call you about my address!)
WHEN: Saturday, June 21, 2008
TIME: 8:00 to 3:00

We hope to see you there!

Household Assembly

2008-06-08T23:09:00.003-04:00

Hey everyone! Exams are coming!!! Excited? Haha. Well, to get your mind off of those for a while, you should go to the household assembly this weekend!

WHAT: Household Assembly
WHERE: The CFC Office (156 Shorting Road)
WHEN: Saturday, June 14, 2008
TIME: 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Come, come, come! =D CONFERENCE FORMS will be distributed, and full details will be available to everyone!

Pro-Life Conference

2008-06-01T22:11:00.003-04:00

This is Sarah, one of your lovely chapter heads! =D I just wanted to tell you that there is a Pro-Life Conference happening this Saturday in, none other than, MARKHAM! BELIEVE THAT! Because it's just in our neighbourhood, we want everyone of you to come by for this day's event. This will count as our GENERAL ASSEMBLY for this month.

I encourage you to go to this conference. As young Catholics, it is important to educate yourselves on the pro-life issue. This conference is more important than any pre-con, or any general assembly. The topics include "what do you look for in a mate?", family values, pre-marital sex, contraception, and other very important pro-life issues.

Please reply to this email, if you are coming or not. Please? God Bless.

There will be an opening mass at 8:00am (so, try coming around 7:30am to register) and, we will be most likely be closing the day with another mass (which is at 5:00pm). Please please please come?

GENERAL ASSEMBLY: PRO-LIFE CONFERENCE
WHO: Anyone. ANYONE!
WHAT: The 3rd Annual CFC Pro-Life Conference
WHERE: Markville Secondary School (1000 Carlton Road, Markham ON, L3P 7P5)
WHEN: Saturday June 7, 2008
TIME: Opening Mass is at 8:00am

PRICES:
$10 per person (below 21 years old)
$25 per person (21 years old and up)
Note that personal cheques are to be made payable to "Couples for Christ"

Another NOTE: Below are download links for the Pro-Life BROCHURE (PDF Format) that you should show your parents and guardians. This has ALL the information that they need. The registration forms are also attached. PLEASE COME to this EVENT!

LET US KNOW As Soon As Possible!

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Pro-Life Conference Registration Form
http://www.mediafire.com/?ydzyltwczgw

Pro-Life Informational Brochure
http://www.mediafire.com/?1mqsdnxlmym

Household Assembly!

2008-05-16T17:41:00.003-04:00

Hi everyone. Miss you! Come to this event! =D (Pre-con was a blast by the way!)

What: Household Assembly
Where: CFC Office (156 Shorting Road)
When: Saturday, May 17, 2008
Time: 1 - 4 PM
With: Scarborough North-West

See you soon!

General Assembly!

2008-04-30T21:55:00.003-04:00

Hey everyone! This is the LAST event before the Pre-Con! Hope to see you there.

What: GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Who: Markham York Region
Where: The Party Room (160 Alton Towers)
When: Saturday, May 3, 2008
Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm

We're calling yoooooooooou.

Household Assembly

2008-04-08T18:25:00.002-04:00

Hey Guyyyyyyyyyyys!!!

HERE ARE THE DETAILS:
Household Assembly
WHEN: Saturday, April 12, 2008
TIME: 12pm to 5pm
WHERE: 150 Alton Towers Rd. (It's a Condo facility... a.k.a. The Party Room)
EXTRA INFO: Pre-Conference Sign Up (Remember, you MUST attend meetings in order to be a part of the competitions!)

IF YOU ARE COMING, PLEASE TRY TO BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM (ie. canned food and stuff) TO BE GIVEN TO A FOOD BANK!!!

PLEASE PLEASE DO COME!!! I, RAMIEL, really miss you all! (dang school! haha)

God Bless All

Preconference 2008

2008-04-07T09:54:00.005-04:00

HELLO ALL!

So here are the full details for Metro East Precon 2008

What: Metro East Sector Precon 2008

When: May 10th 2008, 7AM to 7PM

Where: Agincourt Collegiate, 2621 Midland Ave. see map above!

Who: METRO EAST SECTOR, that means it includes YOU MARKHAM!

How much: $20, registration and waiver form soon!

Why: To worship, compete and gather with other fellow CFC Youths in the METRO EAST SECTOR!!!

Now that you know there are competitions, you're wondering WHAT KIND?

There are two types, Creatives and Sports

For Sports:
Men's Jr. Basketball (12 yrs. -18 yrs.)

Men's Jr. Volleyball (12-18)

Women's Jr. Volleyball (12-18)

Women's Jr. Basketball (12-18)

Dodgeball
Soccer
Floor Hockey

Touch Football

For Creatives:

Jr. Dance
Jr. Band

Banner/Mural

Original Song

Original Short Film

There is no limit to how many teams you can join, but most of the competitions are going to overlap one another so SIGN UP IN AN ORDER OF PREFERENCE/PRIORITY.
(ie, dance over sports)

IMPORTANT!!! You have to be "ACTIVE" in order to compete with any teams. (and you can only compete FOR YOUR OWN CHAPTER)

To be considered "active" you must attend AT LEAST TWO of the THREE events before PRECON:

That is:

Household assembly - weekend of April 19th/20th

Fellowship - weekend of April 26th/27th

General Assembly - weekend of May 3rd/4th

Each team is to be confirmed by the couple co-ordinators referencing to ATTENDANCE at these and past events. SO COME COME COME!!!

PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT WITH YOUR NAME AND EMAIL FOR SIGN UPS
OR EMAIL through

yfcmarkhamyorkregion@gmail.com

ramzel14@gmail.com

FOR PEOPLE WHO WANTS TO JOIN DANCE, more tryouts are being held at PAOLO's HOUSE this Friday April 11th, @ 4pm...comment/msg/email for more info!!

GOD BLESS ALL!

2008-03-31T22:35:00.003-04:00

Hello people of might and strength!
AKA MARKHAM!!!

woohoo, so I know everyone's been busy with school and whatnot, but it's APRIL!
and I JUST MISS YOU ALL, so why not join us for PRE-PRECON!!!
Here's the info for our APRIL GENERAL ASSEMBLY!

What: PRE-Precon General Assembly
Who: The Lovely people of Markham, and Scarborough Northeast, and whoever you love!
Where: 156 Shorting Road, CFC Office
When :Saturday April 5, 2008, 10-4pm
WHY? YOU ASK, because its a chance for the whole markham chapter to get together AGAIN after so long of being apart. Also to introduce each other to the new members of markham and SNE!

Also keep posted for DANCE AND BAND TRYOUTS, since PRECON IS COMING UP!!!!

Make sure you sign up for competitions as well!!!
REPRESENT MARKHAM!!!! WOOOOTS!

Stronghold Covenant Orientation

2008-03-03T00:43:00.009-05:00

CAMP STRONGHOLD - 61 PARTICIPANTS!!!!!!

So here are the details for COVENANT ORIENTATION (since there were a lot of participants, I would please ask that this CO is only for STRONGHOLD participants)

So the details are as follow:
What: CAMP STRONGHOLD COVENANT ORIENTATION
Where: CFC OFFICE (156 Shorting Rd.) Please see map above
When: Saturday, March 8th 2008 @ 10AM to 5PM
Who: Everyone who was at Camp Stronghold
Why: To be able to reunite with people from camp, learn more about God, and be OFFICIALLY OFFICIALLY YFC as you will get your Covenant Card.

Household Assembly!

2008-02-04T20:13:00.001-05:00

I know we just typed up stuff about the E-Rally (refer to post below this one), but we also wanted to tell you lovelees about the HOUSEHOLD ASSEMBLY that's coming up too!

Event: Markham York Region & Scarborough-North East COMBINED Household Assembly
When: Saturday, February 16, 2008
Time: 9:00am to 1:oopm
Where: The CFC Office
Squaw?: 156 Shorting Rd. (McCowan & Sheppard)

Be there!

Evangelization Rally

2008-02-03T23:57:00.000-05:00

Hey guys the info for the evangelization rally is here

What: Evangelization Rally

Where: Chinguacousy Secondary School, 1370 Williams Pkwy Brampton, Ontario L6S 1V3...

Mapquest

When: Sunday February 10th 2008, 1pm-6pm (i still have to ask about rides)

Who: CFC Family Ministries, including YFC so US!!!

Why: To gather with other cfc ministries and other yfc's in metro!

YFC's WEAR GREEEEEEEEEN

CHANGES! CHANGES! CHANGES!

2008-02-02T18:43:00.001-05:00

hey everyone!

it's Eddie Lamson here! It'll be my last post from this blog so I just wanted to inform you all of the changes in our cluster and chapter. Effective today, February 2nd, 2008, I will be moving to serve as chapterhead in Scarborough Northeast. Looking back 8 months ago, it is hard to believe how much I have learned and grown in such a short time. We have accomplished more for this chapter and this organization than I had ever imagined. The people I met and the friends I've made here have changed my life forever. My journey could not have been completed alone. And for that, I would like to give thanks, especially to God who has truly blessed me. To Sarah, and Mr. & Mrs. Canlas, thank you for your unconditional support. To the leaders of Markham York Region, thank you for showing me that I'll always have someone by my side. And to the members, I looked up to each and everyone one of you for inspiration; I will miss our great times. To my successor, I wish you all the best on your incredible adventure. To everyone, as I once told our leaders not so long ago, remember that there is only one Markham, and it will always be our home. It is a home that we created together and for that we should be truly proud of what we have accomplished in such a short time. Keep building on that home so that others may feel the same love and faith that you all have experienced. As for me, I will definitely be around, I'm just in the neighbouring chapter! My journey in faith is still going on. I cannot wait to see where the rest of my service will take me.

Metro East Cluster 3 Heads: Charmaine Illedan and Josh Crisostomo

Durham Chapterheads: Armi Defrancia and Andrei Nazareno

Scarborough Northeast Chapterheads: Kristen Paguiligan and Eddie Lamson

and last but not least.............

MARKHAM YORK REGION CHAPTERHEADS: RAMIEL MIGUE AND SARAH TAN!!!

Next Events:
- E-RALLY February 10th @ BRAMPTON
- FEBRUARY HOUSEHOLD ASSEMBLY w/Scarborough Northeast - February 16, 2008 @ CFC OFFICE 10AM-1PM (BE THERE!)

Take care, God bless always.
Live holy, live loud, everyday!
- Eddie Lamson

P.S. ADD ME ON MSN! edwardlamson@hotmail.com =)

East Sector General Assembly

2008-01-27T22:44:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone,

this week is a SECTOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY! that means that all of YFC METRO EAST will be in attendance. for now, the details are sketchy, so please note the following things:

Who: ALL of YFC Metro East
What: Sector General Assembly
When: February 2, 2007....TIME TBA!
Where: TBA!!!

Please come because there will be CHANGES announced that affect MARKHAM and CLUSTER 3!!!

Thanks!! GB!

P.S. A reminder to join the CFC:YFC Markham York Region FACEBOOK group if you have not already done so! there is a link to the group on the Driven to Survive group posted items! thanks!

Houshold Assembly

2008-01-13T22:39:00.000-05:00

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, my pretties!
Long time no see! Time for a new year, and another Household Assembly.
Love you lots!

What: MYR Household Assembly
Who: Markham York Region
When: Saturday, January 19, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: The CFC Office CFC Office
156 Shorting Road
(Sheppard Avenue East and Mccowan Road)

See you there!!!

YFC Christmas Formal - BOOGIE WINTERLAND!!!

2007-12-06T08:40:00.001-05:00

WHAT: YFC CHRISTMAS FORMAL PRESENTS BOOGIE WINTERLAND!!!

WHEN: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2007, 6:00PM -12:30AM

WHERE: LATVIAN CANADIAN CULTURE CENTRE. map & directions

(Eglinton Avenue, west of Victoria Park Avenue)

HOW MUCH: $35.00 - contact any leader, or drop a comment if you are interested.

TICKETS ARE LIMITED SO HURRY!!!

ps. Bring a new or in good condition book to be donated to the GK Village.

Couples For Christ Markham York Region Christmas Party!!!

2007-12-06T08:40:00.000-05:00

Who: Anyone from Markham York Region Chapter.
When: Sunday, December 9, 2007. 2:00PM
Where: St. Thomas The Apostle Parish.
How much: FREEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Why: To celebrate Christmas with the whole family ministry of CFC Markham
Mapquest Directions

ps. If you want to be part of a small performance ie. skit, singing. leave a comment before saturday!

CAMP & COVENANT ORIENTATION!

2007-11-25T17:05:00.000-05:00

Driven to Survive Covenant Orientation!!!
Saturday, December 1, 2007
10AM-6PM
CFC Office
156 Shorting Road (Sheppard Avenue East and Mccowan Road)

Rides will be available from McDonalds and Hwy7 and Mccowan at 9:30AM but if you need a ride, you must contact us ASAP!!! thanks!!!

CAMP DRIVEN TO SURVIVE!
NOV16-18, 2007 @ REGINA MUNDI!
33 PARTICIPANTS!
GOD IS GOOD! ALL THE TIME!
ALL THE TIME! GOD IS GOOD!
Thanks to everyone who made the camp possible!

"We have troubles all around us, but we are not defeated. We do not know what to do, but we do not give up the hope of living. We are persecuted, but God does not leave us." - 2 Corinthians4:8-9

Take care, God bless!

Prayer Vigil for Camp

2007-11-08T23:26:00.000-05:00

When: Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007 Time: 6:30PM
Venue: Prince of Peace Parish
Address: 265 Alton Towers Circle, Scarborough
Main Intersection: McCowan and Steeles
Here's a map: http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?frmtype=address&country=CA&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=ADDRESS&addtohistory=&cat=&address=265+Alton+Towers+Circle&city=+Scarborough+&state=ON&zipcode

OCY Event & RLC!!

2007-11-05T23:34:00.000-05:00

OCY EVENT!
Who: All Members and Leaders except Service Team!!!
What: Sector General Assembly (One of the FIRST events we were talking about at the meeting!!!!)
When: Saturday, November 17th, 2007 (4:30 - approximately 9pm)
Where: St. Barnabus Parish
Notes: There will be mass at 4:30pm. Everyone will then proceed to the hall for free pizza and pop. After, Father Edwin will give a talk to the youths. This is an OCY Event. Therefore, there will be a lot of youth groups present!!!

YFC Regional Leaders Conference
WHO: CFC - Youth for Christ leaders!
WHAT: Youth For Christ (Metro and Atlantic region)REGIONAL LEADERS RETREAT
WHEN: November 9,10,11 (Friday 7:30pm - Sunday 2pm)
WHERE: Edgewood Camp and Conference Center49 memorial St. Eden Mills ON, N0B 1P0
Cost: $80.00 this event is only for leaders and potential leaders.

October Household Assembly!!!

2007-10-22T21:51:00.000-04:00

hey guys,

here is the info on the household assembly for this Sunday!!!
MYR Household Assemblies
Who: all of Markham York Region!
When: Sunday, October 28th, 2007 (11am-4pm)
Where: Party Room, 150 Alton Towers Circle (McCowan and Finch)

Since its also HALLOWEEN, and everyone at the meeting wanted something halloween, we can all DRESS UP! But if not, donate $2!!!! =P

Also if you have any deposits for camp, please bring them this Sunday!!!! Thanks!!! Thanks!!! GB!

Upcoming Events!

2007-10-15T22:35:00.000-04:00

hey everyone! here's the info on our upcoming events! notice that they're both on Sundays so please make sure that you attend mass!!!

Cluster Leaders Assembly
Who: All Leaders from all Programs in Cluster 3
When: Sunday, October 21st, 2007 (12:00pm - 6:00pm)
Where: CFC Office (Sheppard and McCowan), 156 Shorting Road, Scarborough, ON
Notes: This event is MANDATORY for all leaders. Attendance will be taken. Please remember to attend mass!!!

Chapter Household Assembly
Who: all of Markham York Region!
When: Sunday, October 28th, 2007 (11am-4pm)
Where: Party Room, 150 Alton Towers Circle (McCowan and Finch)

October Fellowship

2007-10-09T01:30:00.000-04:00

hey everyone! hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! our upcoming event is a fellowship!

Saturday October 13,2007
5:00pm Mass @ Prince of Peace Parish
265 Alton Towers Circle, Scarborough
Dinner to follow afterwards at the plaza across the street!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2007-10-04T10:55:00.000-04:00

Hey everyone... Just wishing you a happy Thanksgiving. Have fun everyone.

Markham Fellowship: "Paraiso" GK Film Screening

2007-09-24T00:09:00.000-04:00

"Paraiso" means "paradise" or "utopia" in filipino... If you wanted to know. Tee hee.

Who: Anybody! and Everybody!
What: A YFC event in support of the GK Program for those of you who don't know what GK (Gawad Kalinga) is, it is an organization similar to Habitat for Humanities. We raise money to build houses for the poor in Southeast Asia (Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia etc.).
When: Saturday, September 29th, 2007 (3-4PM Talent Show, 4PM-7PM Movie Screening)
Where: University of Toronto (Downtown - Innis College, 2 Sussex Ave. Toronto, ON M5S 1J5)
Cost: $10.00 - all profits go to Gawad Kalinga.

Household Assembly!

2007-09-17T23:38:00.000-04:00

Event: Markham York Region Household Assembly
Topic: Fools' Gold: Secular versus Spiritual Fortune
Date: Sunday, September 23, 2007
Time: 10AM-4PM
Where: CFC Office, 156 Shorting Rd. (McCowan & Sheppard Ave.)
Why: First HHA of the YFC cycle, and, we love you.

GK Walk

2007-09-03T00:02:00.001-04:00

hey everyone! So this week is GK WALK, our annual fundraiser for GK, and its kinda like a walkathon of some sort. below are the details...we are asking for a $10 donation for GK! for those of you who don't know what GK (Gawad Kalinga) is, it is an organization similar to Habitat for Humanities. We raise money to build houses for the poor in Southeast Asia (Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia etc.). So if you're coming, a donation is MANDATORY Even if it's just 1 cent. everything counts! So yes, here are the details...!

GK Walk
Saturday, September 8, 2007
9:00 am - 12pm for walk, after12pm is performances/session etc.
Earl Bales Park
Bathurst Street, North York ON. (South of Sheppard)
Suggested donation: $10 (but anything will do...)

GB!

GK Walk

2007-09-03T00:02:00.000-04:00

Updated Wonderland Details...

2007-08-30T16:28:00.001-04:00

This message is about the details for Wonderland, given to us by Vince Gomba:

What: YFC Wonderland Day
When: Saturday September 1, 2007
Cost: $28 a ticket, with $2 from every ticket going to the YFC GK Village

in order to get tickets, we just need to purchase them from the CPO Booth and tell them we're from YFC...the CPO booth will be set up next to Guest Services at the front gates...

if you cant find the CPO booth see tito Dan, tito Edwin, or tito Andrew, who are CC's from the west...they'll be able to direct you as to how to get tickets...

also, i dont think you need to be there a specific time...just be there in the morning during times tickets are generally sold...

YFC Wonderland Day

2007-08-26T01:51:00.000-04:00

CONFERENCE WAS SIMPLY AMAZING! Markham - York Region was able to send a delegation of THIRTY to our 2007 Conference, C4H! Awesome! Awesome! in short, this summer has been incredible! and as YFC, we want to end it off with a BLAST!!!

What: YFC Sector Fellowship -- Wonderland Day
Who: YFC Metro Region!!!
Where: Paramount Canada's Wonderland
When: Saturday, September 1, 2007
Why: To have fun and raise money for GK
How much: $30 ($27 for the ticket, $3 for GK)
**note: the dance team from RENYW Chapter (Richmond Hill - Etobicoke - North York - Woodbridge) will be performing!!! don't miss it!

GB!

Re: Vigil for Christina - Thank You

2007-08-16T00:49:00.001-04:00

WOW. I can't believe that what was supposed to be our little MYR prayer meeting turned into such a HUGE thing. We would like to thank PRINCE OF CATHOLIC CHURCH for a huge helping hand at. Thank you, especially, to all of Christina's family members, friends, and even all the strangers for coming to pray for her safe return. To think, that one person could bring us together in prayer. Remember Talk 1 at your Youth For Christ retreat? "God's love and His Plan for Us".

If you missed the vigil, here is a link that will give you the gist of what happened at the Vigil:
Vigil @ Prince of Peace Catholic Church

St. Bernadette's, the charity wherein Christina is employed in the daycare's Best Start Program, also held a vigil at St. Jude's Academy of the Arts at Weston Rd. and Sheppard Avenue West:
Vigil @ St. Jude's Academy of the Arts

MYR Prayer Vigil

2007-08-10T01:15:00.000-04:00

MYR Prayer Meeting
Who:Markham York Region
What are you staying for: The Rosary, the Novena, the Mass, the Benediction
Where: Prince of Peace Catholic Church (Alton Towers/McCowan)
When: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 6:15PM (Be on time, please)
Why: Vigil for Christina Calayca

Whether you know Christina or not, we would like you to pray for our fellow YFC member. You may have seen her at your camp, or at events. She was the Chapterhead of Downtown, and is a very strong leader in our community. She went missing Monday, August 6, 2007 on a camping trip near Thunder Bay. We are praying to the Almighty God for her safe return to us. We pray for her mother, her brother, her relatives, all her friends, and especially Christina, that they may trust in the Lord, and continue to do so, now, and in the future.

This is not an official YFC event, but we will be praying for her, and you are all welcome to join us.

EDIT: August 15, 2007 is also the celebration of the Assumption of Mother Mary.

MYR Prayer Vigil

2007-08-06T00:53:00.001-04:00

As you all know, the Eastern Conference is coming up REALLY fast. So, here's what we're going to do. Considering that Youth for Christ is a religious organization, we are going to have a prayer meeting. What....? Did you think all we did was have barbeques, beach bashes and picnics? NAWWW, DAAAWGS. lol. If you can make it to a BBQ, you can make it to a mass!

MYR Prayer Meeting
Who:Markham York Region
What are you staying for: The Rosary, the Novena, the Mass, the Benediction
Where: Prince of Peace Catholic Church (Alton Towers/McCowan)
When: Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 6:15PM (Be on time, please)
Why: Prayer Meeting for the Success of the YFC Conference at Seneca College August 17, 18, 19.

Garage Sale Success!

2007-07-28T21:32:00.000-04:00

HAZAA!
We raised a total of $195.00 at our Garage Sale!
Thank you for everyone who helped, and bought stuff.
GOODBYE FOREVER my dear sweet BMX bike, which I sold for $9.50!!!! *dies a little inside*

REMEMBER!
The Cluster 3 Beach Bash!
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Woodbine Beach
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Welcome to the Family! Changes! More!

2007-07-21T23:06:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to the MYCR graduates! Now that you're a YFC member, loook! EVENTS! You joined during summer... great time to join!

First and foremost, Markham York Region would like to thank EDDY MIGUE for the time he has spent as our wonderful chapter head. He has been our chapter head since January 2006, when Markham York Region was still "Northwest Scarborough/Markham"! Isn't that something?! Eddy will continue to be in our community as a unit head. In his place, we would like to welcome our former unit head, EDDIE LAMSON, who will be serving alongside Sarah Tan, the current female chapter head for MYR. Eddy Migue, Thnks fr th Mmrs!

Now, it's time for some major rapid fire blogging! (Sorry, I'm sleepy.)

MYR BBQ (The spelling for "Bar-Bee-Cue" has slipped my mind.)
When: Thursday, July 26, 2007
Where: Milliken Park (Gazebo near the sprinkler park!)
Major Intersection: McCowan Road & Steeles Avenue
Time: T.B.A

This event is B.Y.O.E. - Bring your own EVERYTHING! (LOL.) But, of course we can share when we get there. It's just not far that one person brings stuff and food. It's a TEAM EFFORT!

MYR Garage Sale (Fundraising for Conference!)
When: Saturday, July 28, 2007
Where: TBA @ Sarah's House (Household Heads will tell you where she lives!)
Time: 9AM to 3PM

B.Y.O.J? - BRING YOUR OWN JUNK - to the BBQ, to the leaders' meeting, to the venue on the day! (Just come. Tee hee.)

Cluster 3 Beach Bash (Meet the Cluster!)
When: Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Where: The Beaches (Woodbine)
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM

MYR Vigil (Rosary, Mass, Novena, Benediction)
When: Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Where: Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

COVENANT ORIENTATION!

2007-07-10T16:13:00.000-04:00

Markham York Region - Covenant Orientation

What's That: MY Camp Rescue's Graduation + A chance to meet the chapter!

Date: Saturday, July 21, 2007

Where: St Mark's Church (Stouffville)

Time: 9AM - 3PM

St. Mark's Address: 345 Glad Park Avenue (Stouffville).
Phone Number: 905 640 6954.

To get there on your own:

To go there just take 9th Line all the way until you pass Major Mackenzie and Elgin Mills
Turn right to Main St.
Turn left to 9th Line again until you hit Elm St. on the left
Turn right to Glad Park
St. Mark is on the left.

SERIOUSLY in need of a ride?
Rides will be available at McDonalds @ HWY 7 and McCowan Rd (from 8AM-8:30AM). But please try to make it there on your own since rides are LIMITED! If you are really desperate...

Email US!

The Beach.

2007-07-10T03:55:00.001-04:00

NOTE TO EVERYONE - The Beach is NOT an official YFC event. Feel free to bring your family!

UNOFFICIAL YFC EVENT: Chillage @ the Beach
Who: Markham York Region & the New Members from MY Camp Rescue
What: A chillage in the sun, some relaxation, some "doing-nothing" time.
When: Friday, July 13, 2007 (1:00pm - 6:00pm)
Where: The Beaches (Woodbine)

Meeting Place for Markham peeps:
Meet at Scarborough Town Centre Station on the platform in between the bus level and the subway level @ 11:30AM. We will wait for everyone until 12:00PM. After that, you will have to find your own way there.

Things to Bring / you can Bring:
- Summer Clothes (dress appropriately / modestly)
- Sun Glasses, Hat, Towel, Sandals, Sun Block
- Volleballs, Badminton Gear, Water Guns, Water Balloons?
- Bring Extra clothes (don’t leave your house w/o extra underwear!)
- IPod with Speakers?
- Food: Snacks, drinks…or
- Bring money for food (There’s a Pizza Pizza, etc…)

Directions to Woodbine Beach, by Bus / Subway:
- Take the RT from Scarborough Town Centre to Kennedy Station
- Take the Bloor Subway Line all the way to Woodbine Station. (Kennedy, Warden, Victoria Park, Main Street, Woodbine)
- Go on the main level and take the 92 Woodbine South bus all the way to the beaches.
- You will know when to stop…you might see water. LOL

Directions to Woodbine Beach by Car on the Highway:
- Go on Highway 401 West
- While on Hwy 401, exit onto the DVP going downtown (Make sure you don’t head towards New Market)
- Exit on 375 Don Mills Rd SOUTH (Merge onto Don Mills Rd.)
- Left / East on Oconnor Dr.- Right / South on Woodbine Ave.
- Woodbine Ave. will turn into Lakeshore Blvd. From here you will see the beaches.
- Find parking.

Directions to Woodbine Beach by Car by taking Side Roads:
- Keep driving south until you reach Kingston Rd. on Markham Rd./Brimley Rd./Warden Ave. (You have to be on these three streets to meet Kingston Rd. or else go on any other street and you will meet Danforth Rd. and turn left/south when you see one of these three streets until you meet Kingston Rd.)
- Go west on Kingston Rd. until you reach Woodbine Ave.
- Go South on Woodbine Ave. and it will turn into Lakeshore Blvd. From here you will see the Beaches.
- Find parking.

Questions? EMAIL US!

Conference Money + Forms DUE... Covenant Orientation

2007-07-09T16:38:00.000-04:00

Before, we get down to business, I would like to congratulate our chapter on having a GREAT weekend. MY Camp Rescue was a success 24 participants! GREAT JOB.

----------

Conference MONEY + FORMS Due Today
After today, the money goes up, and our spots will not be saved for us. I have 21 names! HURRY.

New Cost: $195.00
FORM: http://commcluster2.googlepages.com/conf07east_reg.pdf

MY Camp Rescue

2007-07-02T15:10:00.002-04:00

MY Camp Rescue

"Thou art my rock and my fortress. Rescue me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked." - PSALM 71: 3 - 4

It's that time again! This summer, invite your friends (and yourself, if you like) to join CFC-Youth For Christ at Regina Mundi! Excited? Wait, there's more! Did you know that this is MYR's VERY FIRST camp as a chapter? It's a chapter milestone, people! Start inviting! Everything you need to know is on these cool, printable forms!

Camp Form (Front)

Camp Form (Back)

CAMP LEADERS

Ramiel Migue & Kathy Robrigado

CAMP SERVANTS

Eddie Lamson & Sarah Tan

CAMP DETAILS

Who: Markham York Region Residents

What: MY CAMP RESCUE

Where: Regina Mundi (New Market)

When: Friday, July 6, 2007 to Sunday, July 8, 2007 (Start Time: Friday @ 6)

Why: To grow in God and learn more about Him!

CAMP REGISTRATION DEADLINE

When: JUNE 23, 2007 (though you can still register after the date)

FOR MORE DETAILS, or CONCERNS, contact:

Camp Leaders
Ramiel Migue
Home (905) 944-1070
Cell (647) 504-6447
ramzel14@gmail.com

Kathy Robrigado
Home 1 + (905) 952-0006
Cell (905) 952-7780
kathya_rob@hotmail.com

Wait.. I thought I updated this.

2007-06-26T23:42:00.000-04:00

Well, if you have Facebook, I messaged you about the HOUSEHOLD ASSEMBLY. Due to a certain someone's hospitalization, information wasn't able to flow around the chapter... SO!
Here are the details again.

Markham York Region - Household Assembly
Teaching: "MODESTY"
Date: Saturday, June 30, 2007
Where: St Mark's Church (Stouffville)
When: Saturday, June 30, 2007
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

St. Mark Address is located at 345 Glad Park Avenue (Stouffville).
The telephone number is 905-640-6954.

To get there on your own:

To go there just take 9th Line all the way util you pass Major Mackenzie and Elgin Mills

Turn right to Main St.

Turn left to 9th Line again until you hit Elm St. on the left

Turn right to Glad Park

St. Mark is on the left.

STILL LOST? CALL TITO RICKY CANLAS! 647-292-0086

Rides/Pick-Ups:
McDonald's at MCCOWAN & HWY 7
9:00 AM

Note to Readers:

This weekend's talk is EXTREMELY important. Why? It's about how to be modest, of course! Hey, believe me when I say, it's not only about the clothes you wear.

Conference is coming up! Are you coming? Tell us! (Conference deposit deadline: JULY 9)

Exams & Conference Details.

2007-06-11T21:31:00.000-04:00

why, hello there everyone. there is going to be a set of blogs concerning A LOT of yfc stuff. ANYWAY, we know that exams are happening this month. so... the first order of business is...

GOOD LUCK! second...

CONFERENCE DETAILS...
are you planning on heading over to Conference this year? well... you should. why? because it's in TORONTO this year. shoot! Conference hasn't been held in Toronto since 2002! this is definitely a must-be-must-see kind of event! below is the gist of information. go to http://www.cfcyfccanada.com/ for videos and blogs and... stuff?

WHEN: Friday, August 17 to Sunday, August 19, 2007
WHERE: Seneca College - Newnham Campus (1750 Finch Ave. East)
HOW MUCH: $180.00 (for a single conference fee)
[every sibling fee after that is $160.00)]
FULL PAYMENT DUE: Monday, July 9, 2007

In need of a form?

***OH YEA.

- Every payment received after the specified date will result in a price increase to $195.00!

June Pastoral (for Leaders), Chillage @ the Beach (for all!)

2007-05-31T19:55:00.000-04:00

For the MYR Leaders...
What? Pastoral + Core Meeting
When? June 2nd, Saturday from 10am to 2pm
Who? Household Heads and UP (everyone who gets this email)
Where? 150 Alton Towers at Tito Ricky's place
Why? It is our mandatory monthly pastorals. We learn something new and different and also for us to build stronger relationship as a core.

For EVERYONE... (nicely copied from the Cluster 3 blogspot!)

"UNOFFICIAL YFC EVENT: Chillage @ the Beach
Who: ALL OF CLUSTER 3
What: A day where we can all gather as one cluster, relax, have fun, and bond before the exams. A preview before summer…
When: Saturday, June 9th, 2007 (11:00am - 4:00pm)
Where: The Beaches (Woodbine)

Meeting Place for Markham peeps:
Meet at Scarborough Town Centre Station on the platform in between the bus level and the subway level @ 10:00AM. We will wait for everyone until 10:30AM. After that, you will have to find your own way there.

Things to Bring / you can Bring:
- Summer Clothes (dress appropriately / modestly)
- Sun Glasses, Hat, Towel, Sandals, Sun Block
- Volleballs, Badminton Gear, Water Guns, Water Balloons?
- Bring Extra clothes (don’t leave w/o extra underwear!)
- IPod with Speakers?
- Food: Snacks, drinks…or bring money for food (There’s a Pizza Pizza, etc…)

Directions to Woodbine Beach, by Bus / Subway:
- Take the RT from Scarborough Town Centre to Kennedy Station
- Take the Bloor Subway Line all the way to Woodbine Station. (Kennedy, Warden, Victoria Park, Main Street, Woodbine)
- Go on the main level and take the 92 Woodbine South bus all the way to the beaches.
- You will know when to stop…you might see water. LOL

Directions to Woodbine Beach by Car on the Highway:
- Go on Highway 401 West
- While on Hwy 401, exit onto the DVP going downtown (Make sure you don’t head towards New Market)
- Exit on 375 Don Mills Rd SOUTH (Merge onto Don Mills Rd.)
- Left / East on Oconnor Dr.- Right / South on Woodbine Ave.
- Woodbine Ave. will turn into Lakeshore Blvd. From here you will see the beaches.
- Find parking.

Directions to Woodbine Beach by Car by taking Side Roads:
- Keep driving south until you reach Kingston Rd. on Markham Rd./Brimley Rd./Warden Ave. (You have to be on these three streets to meet Kingston Rd. or else go on any other street and you will meet Danforth Rd. and turn left/south when you see one of these three streets until you meet Kingston Rd.)
- Go west on Kingston Rd. until you reach Woodbine Ave.
- Go South on Woodbine Ave. and it will turn into Lakeshore Blvd. From here you will see the Beaches.
- Find parking.

It is on your discretion when you want to go home. Please note that we are not liable for anything that happens, hence the event being unofficial. Please make sure your parents are aware of where your going, but do not call this event a YFC event.
If you guys have any questions or concerns, please let us know…Let’s have come good ol’fun!"

Do you have a green thumb?

2007-05-22T21:56:00.000-04:00

Why are we asking this? Well... it's because we're doing some gardening/landscaping for one of our York Region parishes, St. Mark's! When is this lovely event, you ask? Just read below!

Who: Markham York Region
What: Landscaping & BBQ
When: Saturday, May 26, 2007 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: St. Mark's Parish

B.Y.O.G.T.: Bring Your Own Gardening Tools
Just bring some shovels and rakes and stuff.... We also suggest a sun hat.

Need a ride?
MEETING PLACE: McDonald's @ McCowan & HWY 7
Time: 8:00 to 8:30 AM
Departure Time: 8:30 AM (so be there before then!)

MONTHLY EVENTS (you WILL be called!)

2007-05-08T22:20:00.000-04:00

We haven't updated in a LONG time. i know we've all been busy, but let's try to schedule ourselves so that we can get to events, okaaay? No time for interesting titles today....

- FELLOWSHIP AT THE MOVIES, May 12th! CANCELLED!!!

- MANDATORY MYR CORE GROUP MEETING
THANKS TO THOSE WHO CAME!!!
date: Saturday, May 12, 2007
time: 10am to 2 o'clock pm
place: eddy migue's

- GENERAL ASSEMBLY
date: Saturday, May 19, 2007
time: 9 - 4 o'clock
place: Milliken Park! (McCowan and Steeles - you will see us near the parking lot!)

- CLUSTER LEADERS' ASSEMBLY
date: Sunday May 19, 2007
time: 10am to 3pm
place: Milliken Park! (McCowan and Steeles)

Note: We are aware that TWO events are happening at the same time for our leaders, however, we will put more priority in our CHAPTER event. With that being said, it is up to you (leaders) to decide if you want to go to either, or both.

Note: WE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO COMBINE THE TWO EVENTS AS FOR THE TOWN SAYS SO... that means, we have to be organize and avoid having the two events mix together because we will be a really BIG crowd and might get charge for.

- FELLOWSHIP (Volunteer @ St. Mark + BBQ)
date: Saturday May 26th, 2007
time: 10am - 3 pm? tentative
place: St. Mark Catholic Church (Stoufville)

- PRAY FOR an upcoming camp (MAGyouth)
date: Friday, May 11 - 13, 2007
Thanks for the PRAYERS!!!

Leader's Training, KFC stuff, and Pre-Conference News!

2007-04-24T20:22:00.000-04:00

Hello everybody. EWWW? I have updated this thing for a while. I'm sorry for that. AND I'm sorry for the horrible amounts of details I'm going to post NOW. hahahahhahaaha. ANYWAY.

1) Leaders' Training (MANDATORY)

Mandatory, a word that means, "YOU HAVE TO BE THERE".

WHO: CLUSTER 3 Household Heads, Unit Heads, Chapter Heads

WHAT: Mandatory Leaders' Training

WHERE: St. Bernatdette RCC (21 Bayly Street East, Ajax)

WHEN: Saturday, April 28, 2007 @ 1 pm to 7:30 pm
WHY: To learn how to lead

FOOD Costs: $3.00

WHAT TO WEAR: White

SELF-REFLECTION WRITING: One page. Bring it to the training. (We'll call you.)

All leaders are asked to reflect on their current service, and create a letter to self about themselves, their aspirations, and goals in life. This will hopefully help open your heart and mind to the talks and sharers.
2) Now, for a message from your KFC Program Leaders, Kevin and Trina...

"Hey guys!

Kudos to you guys and your hardwork during last weekend's Precon! We truly showed fearlessness in our service to God! And I pray that you guys continue to serve with a fearless heart in your service! Well I just wanted to inform you guys on our KFC Envirokids Field Trip this coming Saturday. If you guys aren't doing anything...feel free to check out what we do in KFC! Here are the details..."

WHO: ANYONE AND EVERYONE! (But, mostly for the kids, lol)

WHAT: KFC Envirokids Field Trip

WHERE: McCowan Park

WHEN: Saturday, April 28, 2007 @ 9am - 12:30pm

WHY: We're going to be planting trees to do our part as a KFC Community in being good stewards of the Earth!

DIRECTIONS (plus a map!):

- Take Highway 401

- Exit McCowan South

- Keep going South (pass Lawrence Ave.)

- McCowan Rd. becomes Danforth Rd, so before that road, there is an intersection called Furlong Ct. & McCowan, turn East (on McCowan) and keep heading straight.

The road ends at the actual park).

3) THANK YOU ALL FOR ATTENDING THIS YEAR's PRE-CONFERENCE...

Look at that lovely artwork.... Look at that dance team! Look at those athletic sportive beings! M.Y.R. represented in red, not only making this the FIRST time at pre-conference as a chapter, but we also came on top as the reigning chapter of SENIOR MEN'S VOLLEYBALL and BEST WORSHIP BAND. Congratulations MYR, you made pre-con a memorable experience.

For videos... please click the following...

Markham York Region: The Dance

John (3:16) M.Y.R.: The Set

Updates have ARRIVED! (Notice the banner?)

2007-04-13T01:47:00.000-04:00

PRE-CON F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions...)

"What is this year's theme?":
FEARLESS. (Refer to Philippians 1:14)

"When is registration?":
Registration is NOW 7:30-8:30AM

"How much is pre-con?":
Pre-con's admission fee (for venue, and cost of food) is $20.00

"Do we have to register?"
YES. Everyone needs to fill out a form. The waiver will be on the blogspot soon time!

"What colour are we wearing to rep our chapters?":
OOOOH! WEAR RED!!!!!

"Is pre-con STILL in two venues?":
No, not any more! Pre-con will be held ONLY at SIR JOHN A. MACDONALD!

MOVIE Day & PRE-CON

2007-04-06T18:14:00.000-04:00

Did someone say CHAPTER GENERAL ASSEMBLY? Yea.... I did. Hhhahahaha.. ANYWAY. This is Markham York Region's VERY FIRST, therefore VERY IMPORTANT meeting because we will be:

Meeting for the first time as a chapter
Meeting the couple coordinators & the chapterheads & your leaders & your dear old/new friends in the Markham York Region chapter
Talking about PRE-CONFERENCE!

MOVIE DAY!!!!

WHO: Markham York Region Chapter
WHAT: Movie Day, Afternoon, Time, Etc…
WHERE: Alton Towers Party Room
WHEN: Sunday, April 15, 2007 @ 2pm to 6pm
WHY: We haven’t met up as a chapter yet. This will be the FIRST time as a chapter together. AND we’ve got all the details on the Pre-conference!

This is a potluck! All members and leaders are to bring snacks, ice cream and pop (what ever… just ask your people to bring something)!
Try to make them ALL come. It’ll be a perfect opportunity to meet your households and units.

Here they are folks... the DETAILS for the Pre-conference! OH DEAR! There's so much to read. GOOD LUCK..

Pre-Conference (General Information)
WHO: CFC- Youth for Christ Metro East Region
WHAT: Pre-Conference 2007
WHERE: It will be at 2 venues.

Agincourt Collegiate for sports
Sir John A. Macdonald for the Session & the Creative competition

WHEN: Saturday, April 21, 2007 @ 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Important* Registration is STRICTLY from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM @ Agincourt Collegiate.

Please confirm your attendance by Tuesday, April 17, 2007.

Pre-Conference Tidbits:

Competitors may only compete in ONE competition due to venue issues.

Creative competitions include: Dance, Band, Banner, Original Song, Mural

Sports competitions include: Men’s Jr. Basketball, Men’s Sr. Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Volleyball, Women’s Volleyball, Floor Hockey, Co-ed Soccer

WE NEED PEOPLE.

so, you think you can dance? i don't care if you do or don't... just come!

2007-03-21T19:12:00.000-04:00

Who: MARKHAM YORK REGION MEMBERS
What: Pre-con Dance Team auditions
Where: Eddy Migue's residence (e-mail yfcmarkhamyorkregion@gmail.com for details)
When: Friday, March 23, 2007 (When ever school finishes to 9PM)
Why: We need a dance team, don't we?

Remember: COME PREPARED TO DANCE.... bring something warm too.... maybe we'll do some dancing in the backyard! LOL. just kidding.... OR AM I?

Heart for the Kids.

2007-03-19T22:26:00.000-04:00

The "Heart for the Kids" Training takes so much love, especially for kids. I know, people might think, they're just kids... they just play. OH, but they, too, have teachings! And, with you there, someone closer to their age than a CFC, you will help them become future leaders of Youth for Christ! That is a greeeeeat service. I know that many of you want to serve God. If you are willing to become servers of children, please come. Please contact us (yfcmarkhamyorkregion@gmail.com).

Who: Markham York Region
What: "Heart for the Kids" Training
Where: The East CFC Office
When: Saturday, March 31, 2007 (from 8am - 9pm)

For more information, please contact the "Kids for Christ" Team...

Kevin Lalog
kevin_lalog@hotmail.com
416-451-5821

Trina Hipol
trinahipol_yfc@hotmail.com
647-505-4375

Tito Rey & Tita Evelyn Siason
rsiason@hotmail.com
905-428-1528

EDIT: Do you wanna serve the children in Kids For Christ? WE'rE CALLING YOU!

CFC presents the Second Annual Pro-Life Conference

2007-03-12T01:23:00.000-04:00

Who: CFC: Couples for Christ and its family ministries (KFC, YFC, SFC, etc...)

What: Second CFC Eastern Canada Pro-life Conference

Where: Sir John MacDonald Collegiate Institute (2300 Pharmacy Avenue, Toronto ON)

When: March 17 - 18, 2007

Time: Starts at 7:30 AM

Why: We support life. We support love. We love life. Now, let's show it!

YFC Registration Fee: $20.00

NOTE: Regular Fee is $30.00... YFC FEE is $10.00 LESS! (Sounds good to me!)

NON-CFC MINISTRY GUESTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AS WELL
REGISTRATION FORMS WILL BE EMAILED UPON REQUEST!
WE WANT AT LEAST 10 PEOPLE TO ATTEND FROM EACH CHAPTER.
MASS at 9:00 AM!!!!

Calling all Cameras?

2007-03-09T03:47:00.000-05:00

Calling all camera-persons of Markham York Region! Every time we have an event, we should take pictures. Starting this Sunday, if you have a camera, just bring it! Let's document our chapter as it grows!

RIDE CONFIRMATION FOR SUNDAY

(If you still need a ride, email or call us!)

Sarah T.
Alyssa B.
Yohann P.
Ramiel M.
Rey Marc R.
Reynan R.
Bryan N.
Elissa C.
Roseller L.
Paolo V.
Adrian V.
Kevin A.
Kevin W.
Edward L.
J. R. B.
Tim F.
Yoegene D.

Put others before yourself! Answer the cry of the poor! AND.. are you ready to get your PRE-CON?

2007-03-08T00:27:00.000-05:00

Who: CFC - Youth for Christ
What: Heart for the Poor Training
Where: TBA
When: TBA
Why: To answer the cry of the poor.

Until I find the complete details, visit the GK-Youth Metro website at http://www.gkyouthmetro.com/.

For one-on-one information, contact Vince Gomba and the GK-Youth Team at gkyouthmetro@gmail.com.

Who: CFC: Youth for Christ (East Sector)
What: Pre-Conference 2007
Where: TBA
When: Saturday, April 21, 2007 (Time TBA)
Why: To share our talents with each, and glorify God through our gifts!

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS!
The following competitions will be held at this years pre-con! Email Sarah and Eddy (yfcmarkhamyorkregion@gmail.com) OR attend this Sunday, March 11, 2007 (Cluster Three General Assembly) to sign up!

Dance Competition

Band Competition

Basket Ball Competition (Jr. / Sr. / Men / Women)

Volley Ball Competition (Jr. / Sr. / Men / Women)

Banner Competition

We want to everyone to participate! Contact us AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! you need the extra time to prepare for the day!

Cluster 3 General Assembly, CFC Kids Watch, Heart for the Kids Training...

2007-03-05T23:15:00.000-05:00

Who: Cluster 3 (Markham YR, Scarborough North East, Durham)
When: Sunday, March 11th, 2007
Time: 12:00 - 4:30pm
Where: Holy Redeemer Church
Address: 796 Eyer Drive, Pickering

Love Offering: $3.00

PLEASE NOTE: We want to be the EARLY chapter now. Hahaha! If you want to be early, we suggest actually going to Holy Redeemer Church. Their mass is at 11:00 AM.

DO YOU NEED A RIDE?: We're working on it!

Markham York Region:
- McDonald's @ HWY 7 and McCowan
- 10:00AM

CAN YOU GET THEIR BY YOURSELF/WITH YOUR PARENTS?:
The link below is a map of the church:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=796+Eyer+Drive,+Pickering&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=44.47475,81.738281&layer=&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;ie=UTF8&z=16&om=1&iwloc=addr

But... If you can't make it because your loved ones say, "Pickering is too far!" Please, we need people to do a KIDS WATCH!

That is, watch the Kids for Christ!. contact Eddy and Sarah (yfcmarkhamyorkregion@gmail.com) As Soon As Possible if you are interested!

Who: Markham York Region
What: CFC Markham Chapter Assembly
Where: St. Thomas the Apostle
When: March 11, 2007 @ 2:00 PM
Why: To serve God, to serve the CFCs, to serve the children...

Yohann Printer figured it out. +300 Points.

2007-03-05T22:24:00.000-05:00

That's riiiiiiiiight! We're the chapter heads, and we'll be here to serve the members, and serve God! We're ready.... almost ready. Darn you, database!

Welcome to Markham!

2007-03-05T00:25:00.000-05:00

Ooooooh! We're a new CHAPTER! boo-ya-ka-sha! Welcome to Cluster 3! That's right... not 1, not 2... but 3! This is the NEW BLOGSPOT for our wonderful chapter. Here's the dealio, once we get a map, we, the chapterheads shall post it up for you to see! But, basically, if you live in Markham, you're in Markham! We will contact every single person - EVERY ONE. We swear.... we'll get to you.

Contact us at...
yfcmarkhamyorkregion@gmail.com

Upcoming Events (More details to come!)

"Who are these mysterious beings.... these... Chapter Heads?"
"Heart for the Kids" Training (Saturday, March 31, 2007)
Cluster 3 General Assembly
Pre-Conference (Saturday, April 21, 2007)

UNTIL THEN...

buh-byeeee.