Join us for take out Breakfast Thursday mornings 9:00-10:00 am
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.
History:
G.G.’s Bread outreach program for our church was founded by Valerie and Herb Ruiss to provide a wholesome breakfast to anyone wishing to join us.
Herb and Valerie have managed this program for 5 years and have now retired. The legacy of G.G.’s Bread continues and is now managed by Janet Edwards, Elder of Alexandra Presbyterian Church.
We are looking for monetary donations. Your help would be greatly appreciated and can be given to Alexandra Presbyterian Church office Thursday mornings during the breakfast. Donations can be made by cash, cheque payable to “G.G.’s Bread” or by E-transfer to alexandrapc410@gmail.com. Tax receipts will be issues. Please provide complete name and address/contact information to receive an official tax receipt.
If you have any questions about this program or the donations, please contact Janet Edwards, G.G.’s Bread at 226-208-2201 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.