In Memory Anna Volpe for Father Vito Marziliano

When my mother Anna Volpe suddenly passed away on Sunday May 30th, we had the daunting task of making funeral arrangements. My mother was a kind and generous soul that loved helping others anytime she could, especially children. Those that know her, also know she loved flowers and although beautiful, flowers die and she would have wanted more.  As a child in Italy she was taught by nuns in a Convent and even after immigrating she continued to maintain a connection with a particular nun Suor Lia who had ties to Bethlehem.

When asked about a pastor for her service, the only person that came to mind was Father Vito Marzilliano. He was our pastor at Epiphany of our Lord Parish in Scarborough and left a lasting impression on our family.  Anyone who meets him understands this.  Over the years, he moved to various churches where he ended up at St. Patrick’s Church in Brampton.  He has been involved in many charities and initiatives over the years but non closer to his heart than helping children in Bethlehem.

The connection was there, in lieu of flowers and in honour of her love to help others and her greatest love for her grandchildren Vincent, Cristian and Laila,  it felt right to support this charity.  .

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Quando mia madre Anna Volpe è venuta a mancare improvvisamente domenica 30 maggio, abbiamo avuto l'arduo compito di organizzare il funerale. Mia madre era un'anima gentile e generosa che amava aiutare gli altri ogni volta che poteva, specialmente i bambini. Chi la conosce, sa anche che amava i fiori e sebbene belli, i fiori muoiono e lei avrebbe voluto di più. Da bambina in Italia è stata istruita da suore in un convento e anche dopo essere immigrata ha continuato a mantenere un legame con una particolare suora Suor Lia che aveva legami con Betlemme.

Alla domanda su un pastore per il suo servizio, l'unica persona che mi è venuta in mente è stato padre Vito Marzilliano. È stato il nostro parroco all'Epifania del nostro Lord Parish a Scarborough e ha lasciato un'impressione duratura sulla nostra famiglia. Chiunque lo incontri lo capisce. Nel corso degli anni si è trasferito in varie chiese dove è finito nella chiesa di San Patrizio a Brampton. Negli anni è stato coinvolto in molte associazioni di beneficenza e iniziative, ma non più vicino al suo cuore che aiutare i bambini di Betlemme.

La connessione era lì, al posto dei fiori e in onore del suo amore per aiutare gli altri e del suo più grande amore per i suoi nipoti Vincent, Cristian e Laila, sembrava giusto sostenere questa carità. .

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In the spring of 2022, Father Vito Marziliano will personally start his journey to Bethlehem in his quest to help support an orphanage called Creche Bethlehem.  (Along side of the Daughters of Charity) He will personally delivery all money raised.  We will support Father Vito in giving back to the community as he sees fit with his community work.




It is the right for every child to live within a family, to have a home, caring parents and love. Although we are in the 21 century, we still live the same story of the Manger that existed long ago - the story of the first child left alone on the road to face a mysterious destiny.

Going back in memory to 100 years ago and even before, in 1884, when the Daughters of Charity/Saint Vincent came to Bethlehem on a mission of caring for the sick and a hospital was founded in the Bethlehem Area for this reason. The Hospital implemented General Medical services and received sick people from all over the West Bank. In 1985 the hospital had a deficit in the budget and was closed. In the year 1989 the hospital specialized its services to become a maternity hospital in cooperation with the Daughters of Charity and the Order of Saint John of Malta.

Creche Bethlehem

In 1884, following a call of the Bishop of Bethlehem, the first Daughters of Charity of Saint-Vincent de Paul arrived to serve the neediest people in the area.

They started providing medical care at their homes, under tents, and at dispensaries. In 1895, they inaugurated the Hospital of the Saint Family and little later opened the Creche, in order to accommodate children who were abandoned or deposited on their doorsteps

The mission of the Daughters of Charity was expanded due to a greater humanitarian need when the Daughters started to find babies left on their doorstep.

In the year 1905, an Orphanage for abandoned children was founded and is called THE CRECHE.  

Our objective is to fight for the right to life of children, to guarantee a safe shelter and safe delivery for the babies and mothers.The age of the target group  is from 0- 6 years.

The children are welcomed into our Home regardless of their religion, race or background. They are a gift from the Lord. Who can reject such a gift? 

We believe that a child needs more than a shelter but a home and a loving environment to grow fruitfully.  We developed a kindergarten for the children to accompany them in their developmental stages. In this service we guarantee a comprehensive nurturing environment for the child.

We believe that we cannot live apart from the society and we do not want our children to be stigmatized, so we opened our doors for other children from the local society to join the kindergarten. We gave priority to the children whose families can’t afford a kindergarten. We also accept children from families of average income. Thus we are integrated in the society and give poor children the opportunity to have the experience needed for growing up.

The children from outside the Crèche receive lunch with our children every day from Monday until Saturday.

We have four teachers working with the children in the kindergarten, beside the supervisor and the trainer. We implement our program under the supervision of Bethlehem University Education Faculty.

A pediatrician, a child psychologist, and a social worker add their professional expertise, guiding the development of each child.



MISSION

The mission of  Crèche is to properly intervene (rescue and rehabilitate) less privilege babies, young toddlers, and children’s up to 6 years who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and abandoned in our society. 

Provide a safe and loving temporary home for abandoned, abused, and orphaned.
Meet the needs of these babies: medically, psycho - socially, legally, and educationally.

Participate in and contribute to the education, nurturing and raising of abandoned and orphaned babies into valuable, confident, and productive members of society.


Father Vito Marziliano will be the recipient of all money raised during this fundraiser.  He will travel to Bethlehem next year Spring 2022 and deliver the money personally.  His mission is to use the money to help rebuild the orphanage at the Creche Bethlehem.    During his trip we entrust Father Vito to use all money raised at his discretion.


Alternatively you can also donate  by:

Make Cheque Payable to :  St. Patrick's Church. 

(In the memo section of the cheque either add Anna Volpe or Creche Bethlehem)


Mail cheque to the following address:  
St. Patricks Church
C/o Melodie Comello
11873 The Gore Rd.
Brampton Ontario
L6P 0B2

Thank you

The Volpe Family