A very special thank-you to so many!

A very special thank-you to so many!

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A very special thank-you to so many!

What a wonderful summer Mass and luncheon it was on Sunday, and there are so many people who made it all happen.

* to all those who participated in the liturgy: Carol White MacCallum, Jackie White, Richard Cook, Frank Meagher, Barbara White Malcolm, Paul Tyrell, Tom Chisholm, Francis White, Joan MacDonald Arsenault, Betty McNamara King, Duncan White, and Billy Proctor.

* to Roddie and Michelle Hayes for ensuring the grounds of the church and cemetery looked so nice

* to Father Duncan for officiating. What a wonderful homily!

* to Richard and Elaine Cook for preparing the programs and arranging Mass participants

* to the Whiteside Church Preservation Society for preparing the hall and church, and providing food donations

* to Elizabeth Finnigan for leading the congregation in the Rosary before Mass.

* to Marilyn Demers for the lovely window flowers in the church

* to all those community members who cleaned the church last week

* to Frank Meagher for a donation to offset the cost of the luncheon

* to the Riverdale Community Centre for the hall rental. What a fabulous facility!

* to Kay Jeffery and Marie King for set up and management of the luncheon

* to all those who were involved in the music ministry for the Mass (Wayne Mcnamara, Terry McNamara, Elizabeth McNamara, Richard Cook, and the St. Francis De Sales Choir) The music, as always, was beautiful!

* And most importantly, to all of you who attended and made the day so memorable! We thank you and can’t wait to see you at next year’s summer Mass.

Thank you!

Thank you!

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A wonderful thank-you to Elizabeth Finnigan for the donation of a beautiful statue of St. Joseph. The statue has been placed in the church for all to see.

 

In Memory of Roseann Proctor

In Memory of Roseann Proctor

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The Whiteside Church Preservation Society wishes to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Ms. Roseann Proctor upon hearing of her passing. She was a resident of Evanston and a longtime member of St. Francis de Sales parish. Roseann was well known in the area for her outstanding community contributions, including her involvement as a Lay Minister in her parish of St. Francis de Sales, and in the Catholic Women’s League. Burial is at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Whiteside.

May her soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed rest in peace.

St. Patrick’s Mass & Luncheon

St. Patrick’s Mass & Luncheon

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St. Patrick’s Annual Mass will take place Sunday July 15th, 2018 at St, Patrick’s Church in Whiteside. Luncheon to follow. Our church is 99 years old this year! Come out and help us celebrate, and bring a friend!

 

A very special note of thanks is extended to all those who helped make St. Patrick’s Day Mass in Whiteside such a wonderful occasion.

  • Celebrant Fr. Joe MacKenzie
  • Music Ministry Elizabeth McNamara, Wayne McNamara, Terry McNamara, Richard Cook, and Donelda Boudreau
  • Church Preparation: Elaine Cook, Francis and Brenda White, Marilyn Demers
  • Liturgical Ministry: Sharon Hearn, Catherine Totten, Richard and Elaine Cook, Rose Ann Proctor, Paul Tyrell, Edward Sampson, Sylvester MacInnis, Colleen Morgan, Marilyn Demers, Carol McNamara, and Billy Proctor.
  • Organization and Programs: Barb Malcolm

 

We must also extend a heartfelt thanks to all those who were in attendance. Your presence was a concrete reminder of the importance of St. Patrick’s Church. So many people commented on the wonderful turnout of children and youth. It is a blessing to see multi-generations coming together to celebrate the Eucharist. We hope to see all of you again on July 15th for the Annual Family Mass and Luncheon.

 

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to All!