Sts. Peter & Paul Church
Historical Events
2003
Sts. Peter & Paul Church
Historical Events
2003
CELEBRATING OUR
PARISH'S 90th ANNIVERSARY
1913
- 2003
St. Peter
St. Paul
Prayer
for
A
Welcoming Heart
Lord,
We thank you for this parish
home,
for sisters and brothers ~
who warm and comfort us,
who nurture and challenge our
faith,
who love and support us in our
journey of life.
We pray for people who are alone
and in need,
may they find here ~
a loving smile, an outstretched
hand, an open heart.
May we be a community of people
who can ~
welcome with our smiles, help
with our hands,
undersatand with our hearts.
Amen.
PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Tony Gallaccio - Chairman
Lottie Garbowski
Fran Gulas
Mary Katrynuk
Steve Lipinski
Beatrice Najbert
Betty Shukis
Alice Stempien
Bill Sydor
Monday, January 6 - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club meeting in our Parish Hall.
Monday, January 13 - 1:00 p.m. - Rosary Society meeting in our Parish Hall.
Monday, February 3 - 12:30 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club "Pot Luck" luncheon followed by their regular meeting in our Parish Hall.
Sunday, February 9
- BAPTISM
CHRZEST
SW.
We welcome to the our Christian
Family Connor
Lucas Evans and
wish him a happy journey through life with Jesus Christ.
Sunday, February 9 -
Frances
Czop (Smagata)
passed away at Rapelje Lodge, Welland. Funeral Mass 11:00am, Thursday,
February 12th at Sts. Peter & Paul Church. Interment at Holy
Cross Cemetery, Welland.
Thursday, February 20 - 7:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Council meeting in our Rectory.
Thursday, February 27 - 6:30 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Alter Servers meeting in our Church. Ernie Meleskie gave training to our new and existing servers.
Monday, March 3 - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club meeting in our Parish Hall.
Monday, March 10 - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Rosary Society meeting in our Parish Hall.
Thursday, March 20 - 7:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Council meeting in our Rectory.
Sunday, April 6 - 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - our Spring Bazaar was held in our Parish Hall. Proceeds of $1265. went to our Bulding Fund.
Monday, April 7 - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter and Paul Seniors Club meeting in our Parish Hall.
Thursday, April 24 -
Millie
(Amelia) Murawski (Cimek)
passed away at Niagara Health System - Welland Site. Funeral Mass 10:30am,
Saturday, April 26th at Sts. Peter & Paul Church. Interment at
Woodlawn Cemetery, Welland.
Monday, May 5 - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club meeting in our Parish Hall.
Thursday, May 14 - 7:30 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Council meeting in our Rectory.
Wednesday, May 15 -
Wladyslaw
(Walter) Kinastowski
passed away at Rapelje Lodge, Welland. Funeral Mass 11:00am, Wednesday,
May 21st at Sts. Peter & Paul Church. Interment: Private family
interment services.
Wednesday, May 15 - Margaret Anna Falusi passed away. Interment May 21st at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens.
Wednesday, May 21 - 7:30 p.m. - Alter Servers meeting in our Church to prepare for our 90th Anniversary celebration June 28th.
Wednesday, June 17 - Fr. Andrzej Madej, OMI from Turkmenistan visited our parish and celebrated 7:00 PM Mass.
Thursday, June 26 - Our new church sign was installed by Newport Signs in Port Colborne. Sincere thanks to Frank R. DiBartolomeo for the design, construction and installation of our beautiful sign in time for our 90th Anniversary celebration. Our sign committee comprised of Tony Gallaccio and Steve Lipinski.
Saturday, June 28 - 5:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter and Paul Solemnity, our Parish celebrated its 90th Anniversary. His Excellency James Wingle, Bishop of St. Catharines presided over the Solemn Mass.
- 6:30 p.m. the celebration continued with a sold out dinner at the Canadian Polish Society Hall on Ontario Road. Bill Sydor presented Fr. Stan Bijak with a cheque for $2200 towards our Building Fund on behalf of everyone present.
Clergy in attendance were: His Excellency Bishop James Wingle of St. Catharines, Msgr. Vincent O’Donohue, Very Rev. Chris Pulchny, OMI, Provincial, Fr. Bruce Baker, O.Carm., Fr. Stuart MacDonald, Fr. Ben Vanco, Fr. Francois Dyjak, OMI, Br. Bill Carrothers, CFC and Fr. Stan Bijak, OMI, Pastor. Felician Sisters in attendance were: Sr. Jacquie (Master of Ceremonies), Sr. Alexandrette and Sr. Blaise.
The following members of our Parish Council were also members of our 90th Parish Anniversary Committee: Sister Jacquie Keefe, cssf, Bill Sydor, Mary Katrynuk, Betty Shukis and Alice Stempien.
Sunday, June 29 - 9:00 a.m. - Our new church sign was blessed during Mass by Fr. Stan Bijak on the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul.
Thursday, July 10 -
Mary
Anderson (Pihac)
passed away at the Woolcott Wing, Welland County General Hospital, Welland.
Funeral Mass 11:00am, Monday, July 14th at Sts. Peter & Paul Church.
Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Welland.
Monday, July 14 -
Adamo
Pichelli
passed away at the Niagara Health System's Welland Site. Funeral
Mass 11:00am, Thursday, July 17th at Sts. Peter & Paul Church.
Interment at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Thorold.
Saturday, July 26 - 12:30 p.m. - Our Wedding Vows:
~ Two lives, two hearts,
Joined together in friendsip,
United forever in Love ~
Alicia Anne Gallaccio
Christopher
Caporicci
~ I have found the one whom
my soul loves ~
Solomon 3:4
Honoured Wedding Guests
Parents of the Bride
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony & Barbara Gallaccio
Parents of the Groom
Mrs. Angelina Caporicci and the late Mr. Leonardo Caporicci
Grand Parents of the Bride
Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Bernice Blaszczuk
Mr. & Mrs. Nicola & Adelina Gallaccio
Godparents of the Bride
Ms. Teresa Garbowski , Mr. Mario Gallaccio
Godparents of the Groom
Mr. & Mrs. Damiano & Letizia Caporicci
The Bridal Party
Maid of Honour
Lauren Gallaccio - Sister of the Bride
Bridesmaids
Lisa Chevalier - Cousin of the Bride
Kristina Santone - Niece of the Groom
Kelly Moccia - Friend
Kathy Hominuk - Friend
Tamara Cole - Friend
Melissa Carter - Friend
Best Man
Mark Santone - Nephew of the Groom
Groomsmen
Carmen Bernardi - Friend
David Caporicci - Brother of the Groom
Jason Rocca - Friend
Claudio Gervasio - Friend
Rich Kratz - Friend
Rich Stefanovici - Friend
Ring Bearer
Jimmy Caporicci - Cousin of the Groom
Wedding Participants
Priests
Father Stan Bijak, Father Mitchell Kasza
Soloist
Silvana Gervasio - Friend
String Muscians
Galatea String Trio
Organist
Krys Kelly
Alter Servers
Kimberley Caporicci - Cousin of the Groom
Robert Martin
The Wedding Ceremony
Love fills a lifetime, and a lifetime begins this hour...
Prelude and seating of Mother of the Groom and Grandparents of the Bride
~ Entrance Rite ~
Processional
Bridesmaids - Canon in D - Pachelbel
Bride & her Parents - Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach
Opening Prayer
~ Liturgy of the Word ~
First Reading
Love is Strong (Song of Songs 2:8-10)
Teresa Cash - Cousin of the Bride
Responsorial Psalm
The Lord is Compassionate (Psalm
145:8-9, 10, 15, 17-18)
Gordon Rafferty - Nephew of the Groom
Second Reading
The Greatest of These is Love (I
Corinthians 12:31-13:8)
Susan Smutnicki - Cousin of the Bride
Gospel
Remains in My Love (John 15:9-12)
Father Stan Bijak
~ Rite of Matrimony ~
Exchange of Vows
Blessing and Exchange of Rings
Lighting of the Unity Candle
Prayer of the Faithful Sarah Caporicci & Justin Lundy - Niece & Nephew of the Groom
~ Liturgy of the Eucharist ~
Presentation of the Gifts
Angie Santone, Sally Rafferty & Micki Lundy -
Sisters of the Groom
Communion
Signing of the Registar
Ave Maria - Schubert
~ Closing Rite ~
Final Blessing
Recessional
Four Seasons: Spring (Concerto in E) - Vivaldi
Tribute:
We lovingly remember Chris' father
who is present today in spirit.
His continued presence and guidance
will ensure us a loving, enduring life together.
~
To our family and friends:
You have honoured us with your
presence today,
and we thank you for standing
by us as we celebrate
the beginning of our new life
together. Your love
and prayers shall be with us
always.
A special thank you to our wonderful
parents for
creating this beautiful day
for us. We are grateful for
your constant love and support,
and the endless
sacrifices which you have made
for us. We love you
with all our hearts.
Thank you also to our grandparents
- your love
is truly a blessing in our lives.
You have helped us create memories
that will last a lifetime,
and our hearts will always be
filled
with gratitude.
Alicia and Chris
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Thursday, August 7 -
Wladyslaw
Gorecki passed
away at the Niagara Health System - Welland Site. Private family
services followed by cremation.
Friday, August 8 -
Mary
Karas
passed away at Niagara Health System - Welland Site. Private Funeral
Mass. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Welland.
Tuesday, August 19 -
Jacques
"Jake" Prevost
passed away peacefully at his home in Tecumseh, Ontario with his loving
family at his side. Funeral services were held on Saturday, August
23, 2003 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anne Church
(Tecumseh). A cremation will take place with an interment of cremated remains
in Niagara. His passion for music and his gift of faith will leave their
mark on the many he has touched in Tecumseh and Niagara.
Jack, his wife Gisele (nee Lanteigne), and their daughter Janet were active members of our Parish until 1994 when he was transfered as a pipe-fitter with Ford Motor Co. They have returned to our Parish on numerous occasions so that Jack could sing and play his guitar at our Christmas Eve Children's Mass.
As your expression of sympathy, a donation to the Hospice of Windsor or to the St. Kevin Food Bank Social Justice Scholarship Fund, c/o St. Kevin's Church, 303 Niagara St., Welland L3C 1K5 would be appreciated.
Sunday, August 24
- BAPTISMCHRZEST
SW.
Congratulations
and best wishes to the parents and family of Logan
Rose Lubocki Johnson who became a child
of God in the Sacrament of Baptism.
Tuesday, September 2 - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club meeting in our Parish Hall. We will have a guest speaker. (M.C.)
September - Verna Elizabeth Stinson passed away at the age of 54. No additional information was available.
Sunday, September 7 - BIG THANKS to Michael Sikorski for sponsoring the 57 Lite Electric Votive Stand for our church.
Jesus says:
"I am the resurrection and the
life."
John 11.25
To the glory of the risen Lord, and in loving memory of my wife Lottie (Leokadia) Sikorski.
Donated by: Michael Sikorski
Monday, September 15 - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Rosary Society meeting was held in the Parish Hall.
Thursday, September 18 - 7:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Coumcil Meeting took place in the Rectory.
Monday, October 6 - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club meeting in the Parish Hall.
Wednesday, October 8 - the following gentlemen cleaned the church grounds: Damiano Caporicci, Mike Cirocco, Reno Cirocco, Matt Garbowski, Ernest Meleskie, Silvio Sacco, Clarke Silenzi and Bill Sydor. Thank you very much for your dedication to the parish and for your contining volunteer work.
Thursday, October 9 - Krystyna Kintopf (Milewski) passed away at Niagara Health System - Welland Site in her 85th year. Funeral Mass 1:00pm, Saturday, October 18th at Sts. Peter & Paul Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Welland.
Sunday, October 12 -
BAPTISMASHLEY
ELIZABETH PATRICIA BRENN - Our congratulations
and best wishes.
Tuesday, October 14 - Parishioner Madeleine ChampagneAshley, who is 12 years old, asked to be baptized and joins us today on our pilgrim way to the Father as our young sister in Christ.
received an Ontario
Volunteer Service Award for
her continuous sharing of her time and talents with the people in need.
Congradulations on this prestigous achievement.
Monday, November 3 - 1:00 PM - The Sts. Peter & Paul Senior’s Club will meet in our Parish Hall.
Members are reminded to bring to the meeting the items to stock the tables for our “ANNUAL BAZAAR”(scheduled for Sunday Nov. 16th from 12:00 to 3:00 PM, in the Parish Hall). The items requested are for the Craft Table, Penny Sale, White Elephant Table and non-perishable goods for the Grocery Basket.
Sunday, November 16 - 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Our Sts. Peter & Paul Senior’s Club had their “ANNUAL BAZAAR” in the parish hall.
Monday, November 17 - 1:00 PM - Our Rosary Society held their meeting in our Parish Hall.
Thursday, November 20 - 6:30 PM - Parish Council meeting in the rectory.
November - Roman Patrick Boroniec (48) - passed away. Funeral Mass at Sts. Peter & Paul Church. No other information available at this time.
Sunday, November 30 - 2:00 PM - Sweet Harmony Choir under the leadership of Kay Brown will perform a fundraiser concert of Advent and Christmas music for Jericho House in our parish hall. Tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased before Masses, from Sister Jacquie 732-1868, Bill Sydor 734-3360 or from choir members.
Sunday, November 30 - BAPTISM - We welcome to our Christian family:
HAILEY LAUREN LAFLEUR
SERGIO DINO PACILLI
Our congratulations and best wishes!
Sunday, November 30 -
40th
Wedding Anniversary 
Ada &
Fernando Di Marcantonio 
Saturday, December 13
-
Salvatore (Sam) Zavarella
passed away at Niagara Health System - Welland Site. Funeral Mass 10:30am,
Wednesday, December 17th at Sts. Peter & Paul Church. Interment
at Holy Cross Cemetery, Welland.
2003
in our Parish
Baptism - 5
First Holy Communion - 1
Sacrament of Confirmation -
2
Holy Matrimony - 1
Pastoral visits to the sick
- 53
Christian Funeral - 12
Our deceased in 2003:
Frances Mary Czop
Amelia Murawski
Wladyslaw (Walter) Kinastowski
Margaret Falusi
Mary Anderson
Adamo Pichelli
Wladyslaw Gorecki
Mary Karas
Verna Elizabeth Stinson
Krystyna Kintopf
Roman Patrick Boroniec
Salvatore Zavarella
Jacques "Jake" Prevost
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