Charitable Activities & Projects
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CCCS is involved in many charitable initiatives in Canada as well as supporting international initiatives in India and Africa.
Most recently, with gratitude to the generous funding from Helen Tiampo and with the support of both the Archdiocese of Vancouver and Edmonton CCCS purchased two properties on which they developed modern monastery facilities from which CCCS offers spiritual enlightenment through retreat and education services. Each of these facilities; Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre near Stony Plain, Alberta, and Little Flower Monastery at Carmel Hill in Deroche, BC are places of prayer, meditation, contemplation and learning in the middle of nature surrounded by beautiful mountains, lush green trees, a natural habitat of flora and fauna, open fields and farms. Both properties feature new retreat facilities including accommodation, meeting spaces and places of worship.
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Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre in Parkland County, AB
Offers a tranquil retreat for both large gatherings and personal renewal. With 41 multiple occupancy guestrooms accommodating up to 137 guests, each featuring a private washroom, the surrounding landscape provides walking paths and trails, perfect for conversation and private reflection.
Little Flower Monastery at Carmel Hill in Deroche, BC
Spans 20 serene acres, now offering 18 beautifully appointed multiple occupancy guestrooms and 3 spacious kitchen suites for up to 53 guests, each with a private bath and patio. The surrounding landscape provides peaceful walking paths and scenic trails, perfect for conversation and private reflection.
Canadian Initiatives include:
- Vancouver West End – Sandwich Services: The charity distributes free sandwiches to 300-500 individuals four days a week at its West-End Vancouver location (1161 Broughton Street). Unlike most social charities in East Vancouver, it fills a service gap in the affluent West-End. Donations come from a nearby church, Cobbs Bread, Safeway, IGA, and numerous volunteers support the effort.
- Friends of Burnaby Youth Justice Services Centre: Led by Evelyn Florendo, the charity will continue her 30-year tradition of providing an annual Christmas Dinner for the inmates at Burnaby Youth Justice Services Centre. Supported by former Premiers of British Columbia and the Archbishop of Vancouver, this event features a Christmas show by the inmates and volunteer entertainers.
- Youth Activities: Every month the charity conducts activities to fulfill the needs of young people, including:
- various types of group dynamics (quiz, painting, singing), personality development and stress management and Career advancement
- Opportunities for youth to spend time in silent meditation and repose.
- Collaborate with various youth organizations providing summer camps for children held at the charity’s premises in such activities as painting
- Senior Support: Every 2nd Thursday seniors attend the charity’s talks on various subjects like stress management, updating current social issues and programs that enhance their capacity to deal with their problems.
- Drug Awareness Program: The charity participates in the public spreading of awareness concerning the dangers of drugs and alcohol in conjunction with St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver.
- International Initiatives: Various international activities include construction of a water well in the village of Oforola, Nigeria and funding an addition to the seminary in Mysore, India.
- Assistance in Haro Park, Vancouver (Home for the aged): The charity offers unpaid assistance to sick and old people in Haro Park
Providing social service and religious assistance
Celebrating the Holy Eucharist
Anointing of the sick - Promotion of Cultural Education through Publications: The charity also provides social and religious awareness through writing articles in periodicals, magazines and publishing books.
The charity distributes educational and inspirational literature free of cost especially to those who are not able to pay.
The charity promotes intercultural understanding and harmony among different cultures, religions and traditions around Guardian Angels Parish in downtown Vancouver and St. Edmund’s Parish in North Vancouver. - Hospitals: The charity visits the sick in the hospital and offers prayers and special spiritual assistance and moral support to the sick.
The charity also makes visits to senior homes (care homes) and offers personal and spiritual support. - Schools: The charity conducts conferences for children on various topics and social values and good citizenship to the children.