Join us for take out Breakfast Thursday mornings 9:00-10:00 am
G.G.’s Bread thank all who came out for the BBQ Fundraiser on June 14, 2024.
History:
G.G.’s Bread is a new outreach program for our church managed by Valerie and Herb Ruiss. Breakfast may include: toasted bagel with scrambled eggs and meat or creamed cheese along with a drink every Thursday morning from 9:00 – 10:00 am.
We are looking for monetary donations. Cash or cheque donations payable to “G.G.’s Bread” would be greatly appreciated and can be given to Alexandra Presbyterian Church office or to Herb & Valerie Ruiss Thursday mornings during the breakfast. Tax receipts will be issues.
If you have any questions about this new program or the donations, please contact
G.G.’s Bread at 519-805-9975 or email ggsbread@gmail.com. Thank you for your support.
St. Gemma Galgani was born in Capannori, Italy
(March 12, 1878- April 11, 1903).
Gemma had an immense love for the poor and helped them in any way she could. She was well known before her death, especially to those in poverty. She would leave the house with bread and other things for the poor.
Her mother died when she was seven years old. Her father was a pharmacist, and a very generous man who had leant out his money. After his death, Gemma and her seven brothers and sisters became destitute because their father’s estate was in debt. House items were seized by creditors. They went further, and searched his children’s pockets and made them hand over every penny. The Galgani family was thrown out on the street and made to beg. Gemma was responsible for the upbringing of her siblings. She continued to believe in the providence of God. She died of tuberculosis at the age of 25.
Gemma Galgani is the inspiration of the name behind the outreach at Alexandra Presbyterian Church, named GG’s Bread.