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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2005-04-20, Page 7News THE HURON EXPOSITOR, April 20, 2005 -7 St. James celebrates 125 years in Seaforth By Susan Hundertmark Expositor Editor St. James Church's 125 years in Seaforth has contributed to the lives of parishioners and to the community of Seaforth, Bishop Ronald Fabbro, of the London diocese, told those attending the anniversary celebration on Sunday. "Every Sunday, the community sees you coming in and out of this church and your presence here has made a difference in the life of this community. This building is a witness to this community," he said. Fabbro encouraged members of St. James Church to renew their commitment to the church and encourage those who are not attending church to return. "People are searching for more from life than what our materialistic consumer society has to offer. A lot don't go to church but they are searching for spirituality in many ways. Reach out to your fellow Catholics that are not going to church," he said. Fabbro also exhorted Seaforth Catholics to encourage their male children to consider a career in the priesthood. "We need to pray for vocations in the priesthood. Look around you and you see a lot of grey hair. You need to be conscious as Catholics to encourage vocations among your children. It is a fulfilling life and a response to God's call we need to nourish and support our church," he said. Fabbro congratulated the local parish for reaching its 125th anniversary. "You have inherited from many generations of Catholics in Seaforth and you have continued your commitment to this church," he said. Bishop Ronald Fabbro (left), celebrate St. James Church's Susan Hundertmark photo of the London diocese, along with Father Lance Magdziak 125th anniversary, at a service on Sunday morning. Seaforth and Dublin area farmers not planting a crop this season for the Canadian Food Grains Bank By Susan Hundertmark Expositor Editor For the first time in 12 years, Seaforth and Dublin - area farmers involved in the Canadian Foodgrains Bank will not be planting a crop to donate this spring. After raising close to $1.5 million by planting beans and other crops on a 90 -acre plot east of Seaforth on Highway 8, low commodity prices have caused the farmers to decide to donate cash this year instead of crops. "It's been an excellent project but unlike the government, we've got to be fiscally responsible. Prices are low, land rents have gone up a little and we can't make the money grow the way we used to," says local foodgrains project chair Jim Murray. During the best years of the Foodgrains Project in Seaforth, Murray says local farmers were able to multiply donations from the seven participating churches by close to five times with the crop planted. Last year, however, with $11,000 donated in cash, Murray said the crop added only $300 to $400 more to the total. "All the farmers gave their time and effort and donated the use of their machinery and fuel. But, you've got to look at the figures in front of you and if it doesn't pencil out, it's time to do something else," he says. "This has been a tough decision for us and we're not abandoning the foodgrains project. We're just doing it differently;' says Murray. A 30 -hour famine at Seaforth's First Presbyterian Church over the weekend raised $1,000 towards the cause which Murray will send on to the Canadian Foodgrains Project. But, the core of farmers, who brought their eight planters and 16 combines out to grow food for developing countries around the world, will be taking down the project's sign from the field they planted for the past dozen years. "We still have a bank account and if we decide to get back at it, we'll probably look at a smaller acreage," says Murray. The Seaforth-area farmers were honoured two years ago after raising $287,604.55 over a decade, a total that grew to $1.4 million when matched with Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) dollars. At the time Jim Cornelius, executive director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, said Seaforth's project was one of the organization's first and most viable projects. He called Seaforth's total "a remarkable achievement" and said the project was a model for many around the province. • r11�iiLi__!� JULY 29-31. 2005 www.townofseaforth.ca ASPHALT SEALING WHY GET DIRTY? "LET ME!" * RENEW AND PROTECT ASPHALT SURFACES * DRIVEWAYS APPROXIMATELY 15'x50' $55 RONALD W. RYAN RR 2 Dublin (519) 345-2560 DIVORCE RECOVERY HOTLINE • LONELY • FRUSTRATED • DEPRESSED • ANGRY • MONEY OR EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS (519) 524-5724 Never be afraid to reach out for help. DR. CHRIS MORGAN Separation and Divorce Counselling Call for info pak. Advertisement Europaeische Haushaltsgeraete in Lucknow! 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