Organizations and Committees
The Knights of Columbus is an organization whose members, in a variety of ways, contribute to the spiritual and temporal works of our parish community. Nationally they are the greatest force speaking out against abortion and euthanasia.
Over seven years ago the Chatham K. of C. decentralized itself from one organization and established itself on a parish basis. This has been a real growing experience for the Knights in our parish. Their charities extend both to the community and to the parish.
Contact: Grant McAuley
Catholic Women's League is a national organization rooted in gospel values calling its members to holiness through service to the people of God. We are dedicated to the preservation of Christian family life, the rights of the unborn, as well as many other social justice issues. Have you considered becoming a CWL member? Membership is just $25 per year. You may drop it in the collection on Sunday or come to our meeting, the second Thursday of every month. Be sure to include your name, address and phone number and write CWL membership on the outside of the envelope.
CWL Service Pins were awarded by Father Daniel Bombardier Spiritual Advisor (far left), to (from left to right): Carol Robert - 25 yrs, Helen O'Mara - 75 yrs, Elizabeth McGrail-Pare - 60 yrs, Mary Jane Ripley - 10 yrs, Mary Dalaey - 25 yrs. absent was Susan Benko - 25yrs. Congratulations to these members in their work for God and country.
Four Reasons To Belong
- We pray for one another.
- We are Catholic women of action.
- We care for the less fortunate.
- We support our parish.
To visit the Catholic Women's League Diocesan web site, click here
For further information contact Carol Robert - president, or Fr. Daniel Bombardier - spiritual advisor.
Permanent Parish Committees
Parish Pastoral Council: This body of parishioners which also includes members of our Parish Team, meet regularly on the first Thursday of each month from Sept. to June. The executive, along with the pastor, plan the agenda for each year. This body does not make the policies for the parish but rather advises the pastor on issues that are of common concern for the whole parish.
Contact: Rick Leszczynski
Finance Committee: This committee has as its responsibility the setting of a parish budget and periodically reviewing this budget. They are also responsible for recommending to the parish any major financial needs as well as addressing the concerns of the Parish Pastoral Council and Parish Building Committee. The committee presents its annual budget to all the parishioners each year in the spring.
Contact: Dan Blonde
Parish Building Committee: The responsibility of this committee is to oversee all maintenance needs of our facilities and make recommendations to the Finance Committee and then to the Pastoral Council.
Contact: Don McGregor
The Bingo Group: Over many years as a group of dedicated parishioners have worked at the local Bingo Hall and have raised an average of $ 20 000 a year for parish purposes.
Contact: Theresa Curtin
Parish Socials: Each year our parish holds a Seniors Thanksgiving Dinner in October and a Family Christmas Dinner in December, as well as an Irish stew Dinner in March.
Contact: Jean Earley, Michelle Elgie, Stan Bachynski or Glenn Peltier
Funeral Luncheon Ladies: This is a group of volunteers who prepare and serve a lunch to the grieving families and friends in our parish who have lost a loved one. The luncheon is served in our Hall after the funeral Mass and Burial Ritual at the cemetery.
Contact: Jean Teeuwen or Josephine Sullivan
Horticultural Committee: This is a group of volunteers who attend to decorating the church for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. They also volunteer to plant flowers etc. and take care of the Church Grounds with a view to being environmentally friendly.
Contact: Joe Moran or Ruth Martin