The annual summer luncheon

Well a simple thank-you does not begin to extend our appreciation for the efforts of all who attended and helped organize the annual summer Mass this past weekend. Photos will be coming shortly to the website.

Thank-you to Fr. Joe MacKenzie for celebrating the Mass with us; to the members of the Riverdale Community Services Society for their beautiful facility; to Richard Cook for opening the hall; to all the extra kitchen help; and to Betty King and Kay Jeffery who did an outstanding job at supervising and organizing the luncheon.

Thanks also to the Society members and friends who set up the hall on Sautrday and helped to prepare the food for our enjoyment. To all those who attended the Mass, we say thank-you because you made it a memorable occasion.

A special mention of thanks must also be extended to our beautiful music ministry; organist Elizabeth McNamara, guitarist Terry McNamara, Richard Cook soloist for responsorial psalm, and the St. Francis de Sales Choir. Outstanding talent!

The thank-you’s do not stop there! We have to thank Michelle Hayes who baked a beautiful cake and acted as our photographer for the special day; Marilyn Demers who decorated the church with fresh flowers, Barbara Malcolm who prepared the church programs and assisted with organization in advance (and who works so hard with the March Mass), and to Elaine Cook and Frank Meagher who also worked on behalf of the Society to assist with all the details and planning.

Last, but certainly not least, I need to extend a sincere thank-you to Brenda and Francis White for their strong commitment to the preservation of St. Patrick’s. I cannot begin to list all their contributions, but they are simply always there when something needs to be done.

They (like ALL of you) are true Cape Bretoners; generous, faithful, and committed to remembering and honoring our ancestors.

I am proud to be able to to share with you in the preservation of St. Patrick’s Church. The St. Patrick’s Church community stetches far beyond the Whiteside area.

This weekend brought people home from Boston, Ontario, Manitoba, and all parts of Nova Scotia. Those who could not attend, were certainly present in thought and prayer. We are less than 2 years away from our 100th Anniversary so we have much to look forward to. Let us all keep up the great work.

Blessings,

Karen Walker,

President of Whiteside Church Preservation Society.