announcement - Canadian Polish Congress

ANNOUNCEMENT
Polish
Katolickie Radio Rodzina zaprasza na Galowy Koncert z okazji kanonizacji Jana XXIII i Jana Pawła II,
3 maja 2014 r. o godz. 19:00 w Queen Elizabeth Theatre na Exhibition Place w Toronto. Honorowy patronat
nad koncertem objął Arcybiskup Toronto, Kardynał Thomas Collins. W tym niepowtarzalnym wydarzeniu
udział wezmą soliści kanadyjscy, trzech Księży - Tenorów z Polski tworzących Trio: SERVI DOMINI
CANTORES, torontoński chór oraz okiestra symfoniczna Toronto Sinfonietta pod batutą Macieja
Jaśkiewicza. Całość koncertu będzie oprawiona wzruszającymi fragmentami wideo z różnych wydarzeń i
pielgrzymek Jana Pawła II. Przyjdź i świętuj razem z nami! Rezerwacja biletów na
stronie www.radiorodzina.com lub tel. (416) 588-0555. Grupy powyżej 20 osób otrzymują zniżkę!
English
Catholic Family Radio invites you to a Gala Concert on the Occasion of the Canonization of John XXIII
and John Paul II on May 3, 2014 at 7:00pm at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Exhibition Place in Toronto.
The Honourary Patron of this event is Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto. This unforgettable
gala will bring together Canadian soloists, three tenor priests from Poland forming the trio: SERVI DOMINI
CANTORES, Toronto choir and symphony orchestra Toronto Sinfonietta, conducted by Matthew Jaskiewicz.
Throughout the gala concert there will be video excerpts from various events and pilgrimages of John Paul
II. Come and celebrate with us! Ticket reservations can be made at www.radiorodzina.com or (416) 5880555. Groups of over 20 people receive a discount!
BACKGROUNDER
The Objective
The organizers, on behalf of all people of good will, are preparing a major Canonization Gala Concert in thanksgiving for
the service and witness of His Holiness blessed John Paul II and blessed John XXIII, on the occasion of their
canonization.
Children, youth, families, international performers, political officials and representatives of diverse cultures and faiths will
all have meaningful roles in this momentous event.
When will it take place?
This Canonization Gala Concert will take place on Saturday, May 3 rd, 2014, at 7:00 pm.
Where will it take place?
The Canonization Gala Concert will take place at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 190 Princes Boulevard, Exhibition Place,
Toronto, Ontario, M6K 3C3.
Who will be there?
The concert will feature world-class opera performers, classical and contemporary musicians, as well as representatives
from the political, film, and media realms. Well-known performers will include: Servi Domini Cantores of Poland: Fr.
Rafał Kobylinski SJ - Tenor, Fr Pawel Sobierajski – Tenor, Fr. Zdzislaw Madej – Tenor, Maria Knapik – Sopran, Susan
HooKong-Taylor who performed at World Youth Day 2002 in Toronto, 100-Voice Choir, Maestro Matthew Jaskiewicz
and the symphony orchestra.
Volunteers
Individuals who wish to donate time, talents, experience, or who wish to provide feedback on the program of events, are
encouraged to write to the organizing committee at: [email protected].
Sponsors
Businesses and private individuals wishing to sponsor the Canonization Gala Concert are asked to contact the marketing
division at: [email protected] or 416-588-0555.
Organizers
Honourary Patron, Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, Catholic Family Radio in partnership with the
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Assumption Province and a distinguished committee of public officials, clergy,
businesspeople, writers, and artists.
Advisory Committee:
Catholic Family Radio, Fr. Marian Gil OMI, Provincial of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Assumption
Province, Fr. Janusz Błazejak OMI, the pastor of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Matthew Jaskiewicz, Artist and Prof. Tom
Urbaniak, PhD Cape Breton University.
For more information please visit our web site: www.radiorodzina.com