St. John the Compassionate Mission

About Us

There is much work to be done. The hungry need food, the lost need purpose, the sad need comfort, but at the heart of all we do is that place of intimacy with God who is Trinity.

St. John the Compassionate Mission is incorporated as a non-profit organization and issues tax receipts. Through the years, the Mission has strong local roots in the neighbourhood while fostering solidarity with the poor throughout the world by its connection with a sister community in France.

Hours

Wednesday	8am - 12pm 11:30am 1pm - 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:55pm 8:30pm	Volunteers Prayers/lunch Drop-in Vespers/dinner Bridges Lectures Compline
Thursday	8am - 11:30am 11:30am 1pm - 4pm	Work/drop-in Prayers/lunch Work/drop-in
Friday	7:00am 8:30 - 11:30am 11:30am 1pm - 4pm	Orthros Work/drop-in Prayers/lunch Work/drop-in
Saturday	11am - 2pm SEASONAL	Lunch/drop-in SEASONAL
Sunday	9:00am 10:00am	Orthros Divine liturgy/Reader Service followed by Agape meal

Summer Extended Hours

Saturday	11am-4pm	Food/snacks/ drop-in
Sunday	2pm-4pm	Food/snacks/ drop-in

Morning Coffee (winter only)

Wed - Fri

Breakfast/
drop-in

Winter Extended Hours

Fri - Mon

Food/snacks/
drop-in

Housing	Thursday	1pm - 3pm
Diabetic Clinic	Friday	12pm - 2pm
Foot Care	Thursday/Friday	1:30pm

Leadership


Hilda, Bakery Manager		Mother Sophia, Kitchen Leader

A. B. Cass, Administration		Jeannie Dunn, Hospitality/Drop-in

Steve, Drug Counsellor		Rudina, Accountant

Lara, Director of Childrens' Programs		Judy, Office Manager

Very Rev. Roberto Ubertino and
Wayne Larabee, Thrift Store Manager

Our Vision

The most fundamental need of people is something that most people take for granted - a meaningful place in a healthy community, a sense of belonging.

Without it, drug rehab, improved housing or employment programs have little effect. Without it, people remain trapped in a lifestyle that is difficult to escape. When people do not feel like they belong, they just cannot seem to recover.