St Bart's Annual Bazaar

I congratulate the Church and all of its participants for ensuring that this great tradition of giving continues. Christian faith observes that giving is a virtue that should be undertaken proportionally, sacrificially, and cheerfully. St. Paul told the Corinthians that: "Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." This Bazaar is a great demonstration of this virtue, whether you are donating items or purchasing them, you are assisting St. Bart’s support Diocesan ministries, as well as LaSource/the Well, St. Luke's Table, Cornerstone Womens' Shelter and the Church's Refugee Program. I commend the organizers and the participants of this Bazaar for their support of our community in Rideau-Rockcliffe and throughout the City, and I encourage everyone to cheerfully give to make St. Bart’s Virtual Bazaar a success."

Sincerely,
Rawlson King
Councillor, Ward 13
City of Ottawa"