for people like Bill

Bill, who is in his 60s, wanted to attend a church near his Mary Centre home in Scarborough; he describes what he found.

"With the help of my Mary Centre support worker, I made a list of local churches and then chose one.

I feel that the minister is the right minister for me because I am able to talk with him quite a lot after the services. He understands what I want to say and whenever something important comes up, my Mary Centre support worker accompanies me to help out with asking the more difficult questions.

I go to the eight o'clock service where I follow the scriptures and take communion when it is time to go up to the communion rail. At the end of the service, I shake hands with Father and talk with the other parishioners.

I feel included there, as I have been invited to some events. I have attended a corn and wiener roast and a pre-Christmas luncheon.

I look forward to going to church to pray and it helps me to remember family and loved ones. I hadn't gone to church for eight or nine years. I feel good for going back."