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WHO WE ARE
We are a group of English and Spanish speaking parishioners from St. Elizabeth
Seton, St. John Chrysostom and Holy Martyrs of Japan Parishes whose mission is
to provide both spiritual and social support to the Mexican migrant farm workers
who come to the Holland Marsh area each year. We visit farms in Bradford, East
Gwillimbury, and King Township, hold social events, help people find support for
practical needs, and assist with a weekly Spanish language liturgy at 5 p.m. on
Sundays at Holy Martyrs of Japan Church. (During the winter season, from
November to March, the mass is celebrated monthly on the second Sunday of the
month)
WE NEED HELP!
With your involvement, we can do a better job of including our Mexican brothers
and sisters in our parish and community. For some roles, it is necessary to
speak Spanish, but many roles are open to anyone. We will provide orientation
and training for those who wish to part of El Sembrador.
Liturgical Ministries
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Spanish language lectors
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Eucharistic ministers
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Altar servers
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Musicians
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Sacristans
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Hospitality
Farm visitors
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Only one person on a visiting
team needs to speak Spanish
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Needs to be available at
least two evenings per month
Transportation
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Assistance with rides to mass
and social events
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Large vehicles helpful
Hospitality after mass
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Setting up tables in hall or
meeting room
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Setting up and serving coffee
and cookies
Special events
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Annual barbecue in July, bus
trip in August, Mexican holiday in September
Other roles
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Assisting with organizing
committee
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Publicity and public
relations, flyer distribution
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Teaching English
CONTACT US!
If you are interested in becoming involved with El Sembrador, please fill out
and submit the web form to the right.
For more information, please email or call
Jean Lashley at 905-392-1909 or leave a message
at the parish office.
“El Sembrador”
is the Spanish word for “The Sower”
reflecting our work’s connection
to our faith and to agriculture.
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