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 Margaret Zinck and Mary McNamara, extraordinary minister Donelda Boudreau, ushers Francis White and Tom Chisholm, pianist Elizabeth McNamara, soloist Richard Cook, the St. Francis de Sales Choir, bell ringer Billy Proctor, and offertory collectors Paula Chisholm and Carmel Scanlan. Once again, we had the opportunity to come together in prayer and thanksgiving for our ancestors. The mass was offered for all those who are buried at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. After mass, Fr. Duncan offered a special blessing in the cemetery, and all those present were invited to share the name of an ancestor or family name that they wished to remember. The Whiteside Church Preservation Society unveiled a framed poem written by Mary Ellen Murphy McNamara in 1939 which is displayed in the church as part of our heritage collection. We thank all those 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 your ancestors.

Poem beautifully read by great-grandson Adam McNamara. Father Duncan MacIsaac, Alice Jane, Paula, Eileen and Adam.

The dance and luncheon was a huge success due in large part to the beautiful facilities at the beautiful Riverdale Community Centre in Lower River. We couldn’t have asked for a nicer place to celebrate the 100th Anniversary.

Thank you to all who made this past weekend such a joyous 100^th Anniversary Celebration! There are so many people to thank.

• To all those who attended the Mass and community dance and to those who made generous donations to St. Patrick’s Church to aid in its preservation
• To Rhonda and Anthony Barrett for their organization of the dance and to Barrett’s Privateer’s D.J. Service for the terrific music. Thanks also to Marg Johnson for hospitality at the door.

To all the Mass participants

Celebrant: Fr. Duncan MacIsaac who gave a beautiful homily and a special blessing at the cemetery

Minsters of the Word: Scott McNamara- Grandson of John D. McNamara
Susan Chisholm- Penny, Great niece of Roddy MacDonald

Responsorial Psalm: Richard Cook

Prayers of the Faithful: Frank Meagher- Nephew of Danny MacDonald
Extraordinary Minster of Holy Communion: Elaine Cook
Altar Server: Paul Tyrell

Music Ministry: Organist Elizabeth McNamara with Members of the St. Francis de Sales Choir and Pipers Jimmy                                     and Harold MacDonnell

Gift Bearers: Katelyn MacDonald- Great niece of Sandy MacDonald
Duncan Cameron White- Great-Grandson of Duncan A. White
Offertory Collection: Glen MacDonnell- Grandson of Joe Scanlan
Joey MacDonnell- Great nephew of John Scanlan
Bell Ringer: Bill Proctor

Hospitality Ministers: Karen Walker and Barbara Malcolm                                                                                                                                                  and in attendance Wanda Byrne – Granddaughter of John Scanlan

• To Richard and Elaine Cook for organizing and picking up all the supplies needed for the Mass and luncheon, delivering them to the hall, and helping to set up.
• To Barb Malcolm and Michelle Hayes for designing and making the new church banner
• To Francis and Brenda White, Frank Meagher, and Gordon and Karen Walker for cleaning the church
• To Kay Jeffery and Pat Fancey and Jackie White for supervising the luncheon and working at the hall Sunday morning for the luncheon set-up.
• To Michelle Hayes for the beautiful cake, and for being the event photographer
• To Corner Bridge Bakery for delivering some delicious sweets to the hall for the luncheon
• To Frank Meagher for a donation to offset the cost of the supplies for the luncheon
• To Richard Cook and Michelle Hayes for making and installing the new “handicapped” and “reserved for priest” parking signs at the church
• To Richard Cook, Frank Meagher, and Francis White for making sandwiches
• To Rhonda MacDonnell for the lovely veggie trays
• To Francis White and Gordon Walker for outside parking at the Mass
• To Terry McNamara for opening the hall and Donnie MacCormack for closing and cleaning the hall           on  Sunday
• To Karen Walker for the church programs
• To Marilyn Demers for the beautiful wild flower arrangements in the church

 

Thank-you to all! It was a wonderful weekend.