Meals that Make a Difference: Holy Trinity Community Events Fuel Outreach

This past fall, Holy Trinity Church in Fonthill hosted two wonderful community events, each blending food, fellowship, and outreach. Together, these gatherings helped support vulnerable neighbours in our region while bringing parishioners and guests together in meaningful ways. 

In October, a delicious lasagna dinner was held at Holy Trinity Church and hosted by the Italian Peasant Restaurant. Tickets were a sell-out with 100 people in attendance, both parishioners and many guests.  Attendees enjoyed the multi-layered homemade Italian pasta with a delicious tomato sauce and lots of cheesy goodness, heaps of salad with a choice of dressing and Italian bread. To top off the meal, a beautiful cake was served along with tea and coffee by the parishioners.  

 We’d like to thank the DeVries Fruit Farm, which gave us a large discount on all our products purchased for the salads.  

The dinner was enjoyed by all, with part of the proceeds donated to Pelham Cares.  

On November 9th, following our Remembrance Day service, the parishioners hosted a Breakfast with Song to raise awareness of homelessness in our community. We served 48 breakfasts that Sunday morning and raised $360 for the Holy Trinity, Welland Volunteer Breakfast Program. A group of volunteers from our parish go every 3rd Monday of the month to help serve breakfast at Holy Trinity Church, Welland. Their program serves 90-100 breakfasts to people who are unhoused 365 days a year. 

These two recent events at Holy Trinity highlight our parish’s ongoing commitment to serving our neighbours both within Pelham and across the Niagara region. From raising funds for Holy Trinity Welland’s breakfast program to supporting Pelham Cares through a shared meal, our community continues to put faith into action through generosity, hospitality, and joyful gatherings.