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04/01/2026

It was a deeply moving and spiritual experience as we gathered for the GCPC Stations of the Cross, coming together in a peaceful and reverent way to reflect on the passion of Jesus. As we read through each station and carried the cross in memory of the sacrifice made for our sins, the atmosphere remained one of profound prayer and contemplation. We were truly blessed to have Fr. Francis Parmar deliver a powerful message, teaching us the importance of this holy month and reminding us that the true meaning of fasting and penance is found in how we love and help one another. The event concluded beautifully with a thoughtful quiz organized by Vatsal Patel, bringing our community closer together. A sincere thank you to Alpesh Macwan and Joyel Christi for their dedicated photography services in capturing these sacred moments. May we carry the spirit of this day with us as we continue our journey of faith.

Ashok Vaghela Ketan Joseph Christian Vatsal PatelNelson ChristianPriti Vania Parmar Vilex Shailesh Rathod RevVk Macwana Guardian Angels Archdiocese of Toronto Vivek Chaklasia

08/22/2025

🇮🇳🇨🇦 GCPC Community at India Day Parade 2025 🇨🇦🇮🇳

We as GCPC COMMUNITY are proud and glad to be a part of the India Day Parade at Toronto Downtown along with other vibrant Indian groups from different states. It was truly a moment of pride to represent our GCPC GROUP along with the larger Indian diaspora here in Canada.

We were also fortunate to have Consul General of India, Shri K.P. Singh, visit our team and take a keen interest in learning more about our organization, a great encouragement for all of us.

A big kudos to Karen Macwan & Maulik Parekh to lead this event for GCPC.

Regards,
GCPC Committee
Nelson Christian Maulik Parekh ClaNcy Francis Karen Macwan

08/19/2025

GCPC Sports Day 2025 !

We are delighted to share the highlights of our GCPC Sports Day (August 16th), celebrated alongside the Indian Independence Day (August 15th) with great pride and joy.

Our esteemed Chief Guest, Hon. Graham MacGregor, Cabinet Minister of Multiculturalism and Citizenship (Ontario Government), opened his speech warmly in Gujarati with “Kem Cho”, and emphasized peace, harmony, and mutual respect as the true values of Canadian citizenship.

We were also honored to host Mr. Don Patel, the first-ever Gujarati candidate for the Federal Election from the Conservative Party, Mr. Pathik Shukla, Director at the Ontario College of Occupational Therapists (nominated by the Ontario Government), and Fr. Telex Fernandez, Vicar General of the Diocese of Gujarat. Each shared inspiring messages—highlighting community progress, cultural pride, and spreading peace, love, and compassion.

Our senior citizens felicitated Minister Graham with a shawl, and all our distinguished guests were honored with mementos.

Mementos for Mr. Graham were presented by Vilex Parmar and Jimmy Chaklasia.

Mementos for Mr. Don Patel and Mr. Pathik Shukla were presented by Karen Macwan and Vatsal Christi.

The program was beautifully anchored by Ayana Macwan, while Sarjana Macwan introduced the dignitaries. In addition, Prakash Macwan gave a wonderful walk-through of GCPC and its various activities to all our esteemed guests. A heartfelt vote of thanks was delivered by Chandravadan Macwan.

The event concluded with a special highlight, the Canada Cricket Team Captain, Mr. Saad Bin Zafar, who joined us for the awards ceremony, distributing trophies and boosting the spirit of all participants.

It was a day filled with sportsmanship, patriotism, and community bonding, a true celebration of culture, unity, and pride. 🇮🇳🇨🇦✨

We are also sincerely thankful to our sponsors for their unwavering support and generosity:

New Mirchi Dhaba Restaurant – for sponsoring T-Shirts and Caps

Tony Macwan – for sponsoring the Trophies

Maulik Parekh (WOW Foods) – For Generous donation support

vatsal khristi- For Generosity in sponsoring the Beverages for the day

Nikunj Parmar (Nik’s Painting) – for his sponsorship and contribution
Mirchi Dhaba Maulik Parekh Don Patel Wow Foods Nelson Christian Saad Bin Zafar Graham McGregor Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gandhinagar Gujarati Catholic Parivar Canada Pathik Shukla

08/14/2025

T-Shirt Reveal for GCPC League 2025! 🎉🏏

We are excited to unveil the official GCPC League 2025 T-shirt, proudly sponsored by the new Mirchi Dhaba Restaurant! 🍽️🔥

See you on Saturday 🏏☀️ Mirchi Dhaba Scarborough.

05/27/2025

GCPC Easter Celebration 2025!

What a beautiful evening of faith, joy, and community!

We began with hymns and Bible readings, followed by an inspiring skit by our young brigade and wonderful performances by the women and kids. A big thanks to Vinod Chaklasia for leading us in grace, and to everyone who helped with the delicious dinner.

The Easter Bunny brought smiles to the little ones, and the night ended on a high note with lively dance, DJing, and Garba, thanks to Vatsal Patel!

A special shoutout to Sunil Vania for securing the hall at the last minute after our original booking was canceled due to the federal election—your support made this event possible!

Thank you all for making it a memorable and joy-filled celebration!

– GCPC Committee

Gujarati Catholic Parivar Canada

04/08/2025

✨ Late Post – GCPC Family Day 2025 – A Beautiful Celebration! ✨

Throwing it back to an unforgettable day at St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Etobicoke, where we celebrated Family Day with so much love, laughter, and community spirit!

The day kicked off with a soulful Gujarati Mass, followed by a super creative drawing competition by our talented little artists. The evening was buzzing with karaoke, energetic dance performances, and a scrumptious dinner with our GCPC family.

And of course… it wouldn’t be a GCPC event without Garba! We even added a sweet twist this year with a romantic couple dance on a Bollywood number that melted hearts.

Huge THANK YOU to everyone who came and made this celebration so special!

📸 Drop your favorite memories in the comments below – let’s relive the magic!

01/11/2025

Hello, GCPC Members!

As we bid farewell to the vibrant and eventful year of 2024 and welcome the promise and possibilities of 2025, we’re thrilled to share the highlights of our unforgettable Christmas and New Year celebration!

The evening began on a serene note with a heartfelt Prayer Service, setting the tone for a night filled with joy and togetherness. This was followed by inspiring speeches from our outgoing Committee Members, who handed over the reins to our newly introduced Committee Members with grace and enthusiasm.

The stage then came alive with a showcase of GCPC's talent! Our incredible GCPC kids dazzled us with soul-stirring singing, captivating dance performances, and melodic piano recitals. Not to be outdone, the adults joined in the fun—delivering delightful singing performances, and lively dance routines by the GCPC ladies.

After this vibrant entertainment, Rev. Father George shared his uplifting words in a short speech before we all indulged in a sumptuous dinner that satisfied every palate. The night culminated in high-energy celebrations as everyone hit the floor for an electrifying Garba and DJ dance session—truly dancing the night away!

Here’s to many more such memorable moments in 2025. Wishing you all a year full of happiness, health, and success!

12/31/2024

Dear Beloved GCPC Family,

With hearts overflowing with gratitude and joy, we lift our voices in praise and thanksgiving to our Lord Jesus Christ for blessing us with such a wonderful and spirit-filled Christmas and New Year Celebration. Your presence, prayers, and wholehearted participation made this event truly a sacred and joyous occasion, filled with faith, love, and unity.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers, performers, hosts, choir members, children, youth, students, seniors, and families—you are the true foundation of our faith community. To those who could not join us, please know that you were in our thoughts and prayers, and we eagerly await your presence and blessings at our future gatherings.

We, Shreyshbhai, Praxy, Sanket, Vatsal, & Clancy are especially grateful for the unwavering support, prayers, and encouragement you have given us throughout 2023-2024. It has been a blessing and honor to serve this Gujarati Catholic family in Canada, united by faith, brotherhood, and love for Christ. We pray that our time of service has strengthened the bonds of peace, harmony, and fellowship in our growing community.

As we welcome the new committee members for 2025-2026:

Aken, Nelson, Vatsal P, Hetal, Vilex, Vatsal C, Jimmy
Youth Members: Karen and Kelvin

—let us come together as one family in Christ, lifting them up in prayer, love, and encouragement. May God’s guidance and wisdom be upon them as they lead us into a new year of growth, blessings, and spiritual renewal. Together, let us continue to serve, support, and uplift one another, building a stronger and more united family of faith.

Let us keep our hearts open to the Holy Spirit, our eyes fixed on Christ, and our hands ready to serve as we journey forward in faith and fellowship.

May the peace, love, and abundant blessings of our Lord Jesus Christ remain with each of you and your families today and always.

Wishing you all a blessed and joyful New Year in advance!

Jai Ishu!

GCPC Committee 2023-24—Signing Out with Love and Prayers 🙏👋

12/29/2024

Merry Christmas 🎁🎄🎉⛄🎆💫

Special thanks to Abhishek Parmar for the excellent work 📸🎥💯💥👌💫

12/10/2024

Dear GCPC Family,

As we celebrate the blessed season of Christmas and New Year, let us come together as Gujarati Catholic Indian community in Canada to reflect on the love, peace, and humanity that unite us in faith. This is a time to cherish our bonds, share joy, and celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Join us for the GCPC Christmas & New Year Celebration 2024, an evening of prayer, music, dance, and togetherness.

📅 Date: Sunday, December 29, 2024
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Venue: 2547 Kipling Avenue, Etobicoke, ON M9V 3A8

Program Highlights:

3:30 PM: Welcome & Refreshments

4:30 PM: Prayer Service

5:30 PM: Games & Performances

7:00 PM: Dinner

8:00 PM: DJ & Gujarati Garba

Fees:

$20/person (Free for kids under 7)

RSVP by Dec 27: [https://forms.gle/R2MuZE1tJg5zgNCcA]

For performances, contact @⁨Clancy⁩ Clancybhai, Youth President.

This event is for GCPC members and their families only. Kindly refrain from sharing this invite outside the community.

Let’s celebrate the season with love, unity, and cultural pride!

Jai Ishu,

GCPC Committee Members

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