The Whiteside Church Preservation Society would like to extend a very special thank-you to all those who made it
possible to celebrate our July Mass at St. Patrick’s Church in Whiteside. A sincere thanks to Celebrant Fr. Duncan
MacIsaac, altar server Paul Tyrell, lectors Barbara Meagher, Lucy Voss, and Frank Meagher, Eucharistic Minister Elaine
Cook, ushers Dennis McNamara and Lorna Tyrell, pianist Elizabeth McNamara, soloist Richard Cook, the St. Francis de
Sales Choir, bell ringer Billy Proctor, and gift bearers Vera Bourque and Brenda White. The mass was offered for all
those who are buried at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, with special mention to those community members who passed away
since our March 17th Mass (Howard Cogswell, Elmer Scanlan, Bernard Fougere, Eileen Reinders, Shirley Joyce, Shirley
McNamara, Beryl MacDonald-MacLeod, and Martin Bertele). After mass, Fr. Duncan offered a special blessing in the
cemetery to honour our ancestors. The Whiteside Church Preservation Society unveiled a framed heritage designation
plaque which was awarded to St. Patrick’s by the Municipality. A special thank-you to Francis McEachern for mounting
the plaque outside the church. The community luncheon was enjoyed by all at the Riverdale Community Centre thanks
to the support of several people including the Board Members of the Riverdale Community Centre for use of the
facility, Ralph & Dorothy Wildsmith and Marie King who helped at the luncheon and prepared tea and coffee, all those
who graciously donated food trays and flowers for the occasion, and to Michelle Hayes for the donation of the beautiful
cake. There was a special lucky draw during the luncheon for a hand-crafted storage bin donated by Francis and Brenda
MacEachern. The winner was Michelle McPhee. We extend our thanks to Francis and Brenda MacEachern for donating
this great prize. Our deepest appreciation to all who were able to attend, and we ask for your prayers and support as we
continue to preserve St. Patrick’s Church in honour of our ancestors.