Sts. Peter & Paul Church

Historical Events

2002


PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Tony Gallaccio - Chairman
Lottie Garbowski
Fran Gulas
Mary Katrynuk
Steve Lipinski
Beatrice Najbert
Betty Shukis
Alice Stempien
Bill Sydor

Monday, January 14   - 1:30 p.m. - Rosary Society held their meeting in the Parish Hall.

Thursday, January 24  - 7:45 p.m. - Bishop James M. Wingle was installed as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of St. Catharines on Thursday, January 24, 2002 at 7:45 PM in St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral.


Bishop James M. Wingle

      Cogeco TV taped the two hour ceremony for presentation on: Sunday, January 27, 5:30 PM; Thursday, Jan. 21, 2 PM; and Sunday, Feb. 3, 6 PM.

     Holy Father Pope John Paul II appointed Most Reverend James Matthew Wingle, Bishop of the Diocese of Yarmouth, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of St. Catharines.  Bishop Wingle becomes the fourth Bishop of our Diocese succeeding Bishop John O’Mara who has reached the mandatory age of retirement. Born in Pembroke, Ontario on September 23, 1946, Bishop Wingle was raised and educated in Eaganville. He was ordained a priest on April 16, 1977 for Diocese of Pembroke, and as a bishop on August 24, 1993 for the Diocese of Yarmouth.

Saturday, January 26  - 5:00 p.m. - We welcomed to the Holy Church:

ZOEY  LORRAINE JANICE  ROBINS
Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the sign of the water she becomes a child of God.
Our congratulations and best wishes to her family.

Monday,  February 4  - 12:30 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club held their annual “POT LUCK” LUNCHEON meeting in the Parish hall.

Thursday, February 7  - 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. - CANADIAN POLISH SOCIETY is selling pierogi & cabbage rolls.  To order please call Jean at 905-732-5780 or Alice at 905-732-1111.

Thursday, February 28  - 7:00 p.m. - Parish Council Meeting at the Rectory.

Monday, March 4  - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter and Paul Seniors Club  met in the Parish Hall. The guest speaker was chiropractor Dr. Taylor.

Monday, March 11  - 1:00 p.m. - Rosary Society met in the Parish Hall.

Monday, March 17 - 19  - English Lenten Retreat led by Fr. Terrence Cyr, O. Carm., from the Mount Carmel Spirtitual Centre, Niagara Falls.

Tuesday, March 19  - Mrs. Zofia Smutnicki (75) passed away with funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 22.

Monday, April 1  - 1:00 p.m. - our Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club met in the Parish Hall.

Sunday, April 7  - 2:00 p.m. - an “EASTER  CANTATA”  performed in our church by the “Sweet Harmony Choir”, under the direction of Kaye Brown, raised $500 towards our new Church sign.

Thursday, April 19  - 7:00 p.m. - Parish Council held their regular meeting in the Rectory.

Sunday, May 5  - 9:00 a.m. - Barbara & Tony Gallaccio - Mass of Thanksgiving for their 30th
Wedding Anniversary on Monday, May 6th.


Lauren, Tony, Barbara and Alicia Gallaccio

Monday, May 6  - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter and Paul Seniors Club held their meeting in the parish hall.  They had a “Guest Speaker” at the meeting.

Saturday, May 11 - 6:30 p.m. - 75th Anniversary Banquet - Canadian Polish Society - Congratulations and best wishes with our prayers!  Polsko-Kanadyjskie Stowarzyszenie w Wellandobchodzi 75-lecie istnienia. Gratulujemy i zyczymy blogoslawienstwa Bozego na przyszlosc.  Szczesc Boze!

Sunday, May 12 - Baptism - We welcomed to the Holy Church Benjamin Thomas Stock.  Our congratulations to the family and best wishes for many God’s blessings.

Monday, May 13 - 1:00 p.m. - Rosary Society meeting in our Parish Hall.

Saturday, May 18 - 5:00 p.m. - our Bishop of the St. Catharines Diocese,


His Excellency James Wingle

made his first visit to our church to celebrate Mass and to bestow the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation to:


Andrew-Bryce Infantino

and the Sacrament of First Holy Communion to:

..
Jordan  Nicole  Millar                              Liam  Joseph  Infantino

A reception followed in our Parish Hall.


Jordan Nicole Millar, Andrew-Bryce and Liam Joseph Infantino


Bishop James Wingle with ladies of our parish

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Stan Kolwich, Nick & Adelina Gallaccio and other parishioners who attended the reception and greeted Bishop James Wingle during his first visit to our parish.

Saturday, May 25 - 2:00 p.m. - WEDDING: Joanne Barbara Bellefleur and Mark Andrew Joseph Lanteigne

Sunday, May 26 - Mrs. Agnes Lachowicz (Stolarz) (83) passed away at the Trillium Health Centre - Mississauga Site. Funeral Mass at Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Interment:  Holy Cross Cemetery, Welland.

Tuesday, June 4 - 2:00 p.m. - The Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club Annual Dinner Meeting took place at 5:30 PM in the Polish Hall on Ontario Road.

Thursday, June 27 - 7:00 p.m. - Parish Council meeting was held in our rectory.

Tuesday, July 2 - Mrs. Eugina Wolak (93) passed away at Rapelje Lodge, Welland.  Funeral Mass 11:00am on Friday, July 5th, at Sts. Peter & Paul Church.  Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Sunday, July 7 - 9:00 a.m. - Thanksgiving Mass:


60th Wedding Anniversary

Mike & Lottie Sikorski

Monday, July 8 - Mrs. Irena Lipinski (Junkert)passed away at Hotel Dieu Hospital in St. Catharines.  Funeral Mass at Sts. Peter & Paul Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Sunday, July 28 - Mr. William Vern McPhersonpassed away at Niagara Health System - Welland Site.  Funeral Mass at 10:00am on Wednesday, July 31 at Sts. Peter & Paul Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Monday, August 5 - Mrs. Caterina Sandonato (Cicerono)passed away at Niagara Health System - Welland Site.  Funeral Mass 10:00am, Thursday, August 8th at Sts. Peter & Paul Church. Interment at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Saturday, August 10 - We congratulate and wish many God’s blessings to Anne Sabrina Worrell (8 years old) who received her First Holy Communion at 5:00 PM Mass.

Thursday, August 29 - 7:00 p.m. - Parish Council meeting was held in our rectory.

Tuesday, September 3 - Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club held their meeting at 1:00 PM in the Parish Hall. A guest speaker addressed the group after the meeting.

Monday, September 9 - Rosary Society held their meeting at 1:00 PM in the Parish Hall.

Tuesday, September 10 - Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club began their exercise classes at 9:30 am in the Parish Hall.  The cost for the 12 sessions was $30 and all parishioners were welcome.

Monday, September 16 - Mr. George Dolinski  passed away at Niagara Health System - Welland Site.  Funeral Mass 10:00am, Thursday, September 19th at Sts. Peter & Paul Church.  Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Sunday, September 22 - 9:00 AM - Thanksgiving Mass - 60th Wedding Anniversary


Mary & Mike Cirocco

Thursday, September 26 - 7:00 p.m. - Parish Council meeting was held in our rectory.

Saturday, September 28 - 2:00 PM - WEDDING: Cara Laura Lanteigne and Ryan Stephan Rudyczuk

Saturday, September 28 - Mr. Stefan (Steve) Siwek passed away at Sunset Haven. Funeral Mass 10:00am, Tuesday, October 1st at Sts. Peter & Paul Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Sunday, October 6 - Mrs. Lottie Sikorski (Masternak)passed away at Niagara Health System - Welland Site. Funeral Mass 10:30am, Thursday, October 10th at Sts. Peter & Paul Church.  Interment: Cremation to follow.

Monday, October 7 - Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club had their meeting in the Parish Hall with a guest speaker.  Prize donations for their bazaar were accepted at the meeting.

Monday, October 21 & 28 - Rosary Society members will meet as a group before the evening Mass to pray the rosary.

Tuesday, November 12 - Mrs. Annie Dybus (Jurcsak)  passed away at Niagara Health System - Welland Site.  Funeral Mass 1:30pm, Thursday, November 14th at Sts. Peter & Paul Church.  Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery.

Thursday, November 14 - Mrs. Anne Jaroslawski (Podworny) passed away at Niagara Health System - Welland Site.  Funeral Mass 10:00am, Monday, November 18th at Sts. Peter & Paul Church.  Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery.

Thursday, November 14 - 7:00 p.m. - Parish Council meeting was held in our rectory.

Sunday, November 17 - Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club Bazaar was held in our Parish Hall.

November  - Mrs. Anna Kobak passed away. Additional details are not available.

Friday, November 29 - Sr. Mary Aniela Hoffman, CSSF  passed in Mississauga, Ontario.  Mass of Resurrection was celebrated at 10:00am, Monday, December 2nd at the Holy Name of Mary Provincial House, 2165 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario.

                Sr. Aniela was born in Poland in 1915 and a Felician Sister for 55 years.  Sr. Aniela spent a few years as an active member of our Parish while living at the Felician Sister's Convent in Welland before being reassigned to the Holy Name of Mary Provincial  House in Mississauga several years ago.

Sunday, December 8 - Baptism / Chrzest sw. -Moca Ducha Swietego i przez swiety znak wody dzieckiem Bozym staje sie Hubert  Tymoteusz  Fuks.Cieszymy sie wraz z cala rodzina i zyczymy pelnego rozwoju otrzymanego zycia z Boga.

Monday, December 9 - 1:00 PM - Rosary Society held a Christmas Celebration in our hall.


Sr. Alexandrette
is the guest of honour.

Thursday, December 12 - 7:00 PM - Parish Council met in our Rectory.

Saturday, December 21 - Mr. Frank Trotz, Past Chairman of our Parish Council and long time member of our Parish, passed away. Funeral Mass 10:00am, Tuesday, December, 24th at Sts. Peter & Paul Church.

Sunday, December 29  - Baptism    We welcome to the Church Sophie Grace Gauthier.  Our congratulations to the family and wish her many God’s blessings in her life journey.

Tuesday, December 31 - 5:00 PM - New Years Eve Mass for our deceased parishioners in 2002:  Jozef Krysciak, Zofia Smutnicki, Joseph (Donald) Kriskovic, Anna Lomaszkiewicz, Norman Desjardins, Agnieszka (Agnes) Lachowicz, Eugenia Wolak, Irena Lipinski, William (Vern) McPherson, Caterina Sandonato, George Dolinski, Stefan Siwek, Lottie (Leokadia) Sikorski, Anna Dybus, Anne Jaroslawski, Annie Kobak, Sr. Mary Aniela Hoffman, CSSF and Frank Trotz.

2002 in our Parish
Sacrament of Baptism - 4
First Holy Communion - 3
Sacrament of Confirmation - 1
Holy Matrimony - 3
Pastoral Visits to the Sick - 79
Christian Funeral - 17

Our deceased in 2002:

Jozef Krysiak
Zofia Smutnicki
Joseph "Donald" Kriskovic
Anna Lomaszkiewicz
Norman Desjardins
Agnieszka "Agnes" Lachowicz
Eugina Wolak
Irena Lipinski
William "Vern" McPherson
Caterina Sandonato
George Dolinski
Stefan Siwek
Lottie Sikorski
Anna Dybus
Anne Jaroslawski
Annie Kobak
Sr. Mary Aniela Hoffman, CSSF
Frank Trotz


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