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St. John Bosco’s History
St. John Bosco Parish History
2024 Parish Facts
Guess the Saint
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Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? (+100 if you sing the answer)
I have heard you calling in the night
These lyrics are from the song, Here I Am, Lord.
100
This is what St. John Bosco is the saint of
What are editors, publishers, youth, apprentices, and magicians?
100
St. John Bosco Parish's stained glass window was established through a dream that emerged twice in our parish. These were the two priests that dreamed of the nurturing of the faith of all who entered the parish.
Who were Fr. Luc Latagne and Father Raja
The vision of the stained glass window was first expressed by Fr. Luc Latagne, then renewed to completion by Father Raja.
100
The name of the St. John Bosco Parish group that engages youth in loving guidance and friendship with God and their peers.
What is the Youth Ministry?
For more information on joining this amazing group, please see Julianna!
100
He is the patron saint of editors, publishers, youth, apprentices, and magicians.
Who is St. John Bosco?
200
O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder, consider all the worlds thy hands have made...(+100 if you sing the answer)
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, thy power throughout the universe displayed.
These lyrics are from the song, How Great Thou Art
200
This is the place where St. John Bosco was born.
What is Becchi, Italy?
200
Long before the parish had the building we stand on, we were a community. This is the year this community was established.
When was 1978?
'Archbishop Joseph MacNeil officially established the St. John Bosco parish community on September 1, 1978. A house was purchased to provide meeting rooms and offices. For several years, weekday Masses were celebrated in the basement. Sunday Masses were celebrated at St. Elizabeth Seton School.Fr. Harold’s main objective was “to form the parish community into a family.”'
200
The number of masses per week (not including the Special Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and to the Immaculate Heart of Mary)
Bonus (+200) if you can state when they are held?
What are 8 masses per week?
Saturday:
Mass 5:00 pm
(Youth-Led Mass on the 1st Saturday of each month)
Sunday:
Mass 9:30 am & 11.30am
Tuesday to Thursday:
Mass 9:00 am
Friday:
7 pm Mass
200
She is the patron saint of catholic schools, widows, and seafarers.
Who is St. Elizabeth Ann Seton?
300
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace, my fears were relieved!(+100 if you sing the answer)
How precious did that grace appear, the hour I first believed!
These lyrics are from the song, Amazing Grace
300
This is the year St. John Bosco passed on.
What is January 31, 1888.
St. John Bosco was 72 when he passed away.
300
This is the number of priests that have served in the parish, including Father Raja.
What are 7 priests?
Rev. Dr. Adaikala Raja John, SDB
- Fr. Romano Venturelli, SDB
- Fr. Luc Lantagne, SDB
- Fr. Ray Guimond
- Fr. Mike McCaffery 1983-1987
- Fr. Anthony DiFalco, SDB
- Fr. Harold Danielson
300
The four members of our Parish Staff
Who are:
Rev. Dr. Adaikala Raja John, SDB
Father Jose Huezo
Shelly Barabash
Joyce Labelle 
300
She is the patron saint of youth, purity, and forgiveness.
Who is St. Maria Goretti?
400
We the daughters and sons of him, who built the valleys and plains…(+100 if you sing the answer)
Praise the wonders our God has done, in every heart that sings!
These lyrics are from the song, Glory and Praise.
400
St. John Bosco's teaching System that is based on love and faith, not punishment.
What is the Salesian Preventive System?
400
This is the year Pope John Paul II visited St. John Bosco parish.
When was September 16-18, 1984.
As a gift to the new church, the Archbishop donated the altar, the presider’s chair and lectern as a permanent souvenir of that visit.
400
This is the number of active choirs in the parish.
What are 8 choirs in the parish?
Young Adult Choir
BNP
Kassandra
Praise God
One Accord
3rd Day
Decolores
Children's Choir
400
He is one of St. John Bosco's students, and is now the patron saint of choirboys, the falsely accused, and juvenile delinquents.
Who is St. Dominic Savio?
"Dominic’s holiness had a positive impact on everyone around him. One day at the school, two friends began arguing, throwing stones at each other. Smaller than them, he couldn’t break them up. They resolved to solve their problem another day with a fight. At that time, Dominic showed up and stood in-between them, holding up a crucifix. The fighters gave up, ashamed, and Dominic convinced them to go to confession. This episode earned him the patronage of juvenile delinquents."
500
I will bless the Lord at all times, his praise shall always be on my lips. (+100 if you sing the answer)
My soul shall glory in the Lord, for he has been so good to me!
These lyrics are from the song, Taste and See
500
The year St. John Bosco was canonized
What is April 1, 1934?
500
He was the first priest of St. John Bosco Parish.
Who was Fr. Harold Danielson?
Along with being the first priest, he was also the parish founder.
500
This is Father Raja's full name.
Who is Rev. Dr. Adaikala Raja John, SDB.
500
She is the patron saint of musicians, composers, instrument makers, and poets.
Who is St. Cecilia?