Any parishioner or group wishing to address our Parish Council regarding a concern, an idea or a suggestion are kindly invited to do so by speaking to one of the Parish Council members before the next meeting which is announced in our weekly bulletin.

Saturday, January 6 - BAPTISMCHRZEST - We welcome to the Christian Family Anna Karolina Jazienicka and wish her God’s blessing during her journey through life with Jesus Christ.

Przez swiety znak wody dzieckiem Bozym staje sie: Anna Karolina Jazienicka. Cieszymy sie wraz z jej bliskimi i zyczymy  owocnego rozwoju wiary, nadziei i milosci - darow Nowonarodzonego.

Wednesday, January 10 - Mary Szalinski passed away at the Welland Hospital at the age of 88.  Rev. Stan Bijak will conduct the funeral service at the J. J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence 19 Young Street, Welland on Saturday, January, 13th at 12:00 p.m. Rite of Committal in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Monday, January 15  - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Rosary Society meeting in our parish hall. Everyone is welcome!

Thursday, February 1 - Ronald Ernest Podio  passed away peacefully, after a lengthy illness, on Thursday, February 1, 2007 at the Welland Hospital at the age of 69. The Funeral Mass was celebrated in Sts. Peter and Paul Church on Monday, February 5th at 11 o'clock . Rite of Committal in Holy Cross Cemetery.

In August of 2007, he would have celebrated 50 years of marriage with his loving wife Mary. Beloved father of Carla Matteazzi (Guy) and Ronald John Podio. Cherished grandfather of Jessica, Michael and David Matteazzi. Dear brother of Marie Oliver (Don) and Margaret Lamontagne (Jim), and brother-in-law of Lena Podio, Juliana Crysler, and Caroline Kalwa (Paul). Predeceased by his parents John and Ella Mae, by his brother Frank Podio, and by his sister Loretta Pratt (Frank). Survived by several nieces and nephews. A dedicated family man, he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Ron loved to work in his garden, and delighted in sharing his harvest with family and friends. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing fastball, and was an avid musician. Memorial remembrances to the Welland Hospital Foundation or a charity of one's choice would be appreciated by the family.

View on line memories and condolences at:  http:/www.jjpatterson.ca

Monday, February 5  - 12:30 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club Annual “Pot Luck” Luncheon meeting in the Parish Hall.

Saturday, February 10 - BAPTISMCHRZEST - The Lord called his child Megan  Reese  Lafleur to the cleansing water of the Sacrament of Baptism that she may share the faith of His Church and have eternal life. Our congratulations to Megan and her family.

Monday, March 5  - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club meeting in the Parish Hall. A guest speaker will address the gathering.

Monday, March 12  - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Rosary Society meeting will be held in our parish hall. Everyone is welcome!

The Rosary Society has recently offered a special gift to our church of  new ALTAR CLOTH with two FRONTALS (white and green). They will add to enrich our celebrations for all our our liturgical seasons. Thank you very much!

Thursday, March 22  - 6:00 p.m. - Our Parish Council meeting in the Rectory.

Monday, April 2  - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club meeting in the Parish Hall. There will be a guest speaker.

Easter Sunday, April 8  - 11:00 a.m. - First Holy Communion for: Kornella Fuks and Daniel Stankowski.

Sunday, April 15  - 12:30 p.m. - Polish-Canadian Society of Welland held their traditional Easter Dinner “Swiecone” today.

Sunday, April 15  - “Life is a Celebration” - Our long time parishioner Stella Horodyski celebrated her 90th Birthday today.

Congratulations and many God’s blessings still to come!!!
Gratulacje, Szczesc Boze i Sto Lat! Pani Stanislawo!

Sunday, April 29  - 2:30 p.m. - The Sweet Harmony Choir under the leadership of Mrs. Kay Brown, presented a joyfull selection of mostly sacred, and also some popular, Broadway and movie tunes intended to raise your spirits. Free will offering. Proceeds of the concert were donated to Sts. Peter and Paul Church.

Wednesday, May 2 - Thomas Najbert  passed away peacefully at the Welland Hospital at the age of 88. The Funeral Mass was celebrated in Sts. Peter and Paul Church on Friday, May 4th at 10 o'clock. Rite of Committal in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Beloved husband of the late Sophie Najbert (1992). Dear father of Richard (Bozena) Najbert, Linda Szubzda, George (Elizabeth) Najbert and Susan (late John) Marczynski. Cherished grandfather of Suzy (Don) Lafleur, Wanda Szubzda (Joe Davidson), Lynn and Vicky Szubzda; Christine (Craig) Evans, Basia (Matthew) Smith and Joanne (Anthony) Santostefano; Ken (Patti) Najbert, Kathy (Brian) Carter and Karen Najbert; and Helen and Carolyn Marczynski. Loving great-grandfather of 14 great-grandchildren. Survived by many nieces and nephews in Poland. Predeceased by his parents Wladyslaw and Maria Najbert, and 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Thomas was a veteran of World War II, and a proud member of the Polish Legion Branch 558 and the Polish Society in Welland. He was an active member of the Polish Combatant's Association Branch 27 in St. Catharines. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Sts. Peter and Paul Church Building Fund would be appreciated by the family.

View on line memories and condolences at:  http:/www.jjpatterson.ca

Sunday, May 6  - 12:30 p.m. - Canadian-Polish Society dinner commemorating the signing of the May 3rd Constitution at the Polish Hall on Ontario Rd. All welcomed! $12 per person.

Monday, May 7  - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club meeting in the Parish Hall.

Monday, May 14  - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Rosary Society meeting in our Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome!

Sunday, June 2 - 5:00 p.m. - His Excellency Bishop John O'Mara officiated at our Confirmation  and First Holy Communion  celebration during the Mass. He gave the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation to Robert Jeffrey Martin and also First Holy Communion to Stephen Joseph Roberts. After the Mass both famillies invited family, parishioners and friends to a reception in the Parish Hall.

Monday, June 18 - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club held their annual BBQ at the Parish Hall.

Monday, June 18 - Mary Drozda  passed away at the Extended Care Unit of the Welland Hospital at the age of 96. The Funeral Mass was celebrated in Sts. Peter and Paul Church on Thursday, June 21 at 10 o'clock . Private Rite of Committal at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Beloved wife of the late Anthony (Tony) Drozda (2000). Dear mother of Peter Drozda and his wife Linda of Kentucky. Cherished grandmother of Lisa and her husband Jim of Airdrie, AB and Kristen of Vancouver, BC, and great-grandmother of MacKenzie and Keigan of Airdrie, AB. Predeceased by her daughter Agnes (1994), sisters Anna and Rosie and brothers Rudy, Peter and Victor.

Tuesday, June 26 - Martha Kochaniec passed away at the Welland Hospital at the age of 83. The Funeral service took place on Friday, June 29th at the Welland Funeral Home chapel. Rite of Committal at Pleasantview Cemetery.

Saturday, July 21 - BAPTISMCHRZEST - As big Christian family we cordially welcome newly baptized Lucas Brian Tylor to our parish and the universal Church and wish him to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ during his life journey. 

Thursday, July 26 - Anne Katrynuk  passed away in the Woolcott Wing at the Welland Hospital at the age of 88. The Funeral Mass was celebrated in Sts. Peter and Paul Church on Monday, July 30 at 12 PM. Rite of Committal at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Deeply loved mother of her only child, Toni and devoted grandmother and great grandmother to Kimerlee, Gregory, Joe, Portia, Benjamin, Jacob and Justus Videki passed away in the Woolcott Wing, Welland Hospital on July 26th. Grieving the loss of a mother-in-law, sister and aunt are Joe Videki, Ange DiLeo, the Bertoni, Katrynuk, DiLeo, Rome, Millar and Rademaker families. Predeceased by her husband Tony (1987) and grandsons Chris Videki (1985) and Keith Videki (2002).

View on line memories and condolences at:  http:/www.jjpatterson.ca

Tuesday, September 4  - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club meeting in the Parish Hall. There will be a guest speaker.

Monday, September 10  - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Rosary Society meeting. Everyone is welcome!

Sunday, September 16 - Joseph Macko passed away suddenly at his home in his 83rd year.

Beloved husband of the late Adele Macko (nee Jaroslawski) (1989). Loving father of Kathleen Pahowski. Joe was a Firefighter with Crowland Township and the City of Welland and was a Captain and assistant Fire Marshall when he retired. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4 where he played darts.

The family received their friends at J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence 19 Young Street, Welland on Wednesay September 19th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the Royal Canadian Legion service will be held at 7 p.m. and the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday at 11 a.m. Rite of Committal to follow at Fonthill Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. On line memories and condolences at www.jjpatterson.ca As a memorial tribute, a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows – memories live.

Saturday, September 29 - Mary Trotz (Graf) passed away in her 88th year. The family received relatives and friends at the Cudney Funeral Home in Welland on Sunday, September 30th from 7 PM to 9 PM and on Monday, October 1st from 2 PM to 4 PM and 7 PM to 9 PM. Vigil prayers were recited on Monday evening on 8 PM. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at Sts Peter and Paul Church on Tuesday, October 2nd at 11:00 AM. Rite of committal followed at Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Sts Peter & Paul Building Fund or C.N.I.B. in Mary's memory.

Saturday, September 29 - BAPTISMCHRZEST - We welcomed to the big Christian family newly baptized Adam Alexander White and wish him to grow in the faith, hope and love of God and neighbour.

Monday, October 1 - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club meeting in the Parish Hall.

Saturday, October 13 - Philip Spalton passed away peacefully at the Welland Hospital at the age of 81. The Funeral Mass was celebrated in Sts. Peter and Paul Church on Wednesday, October 17th at 11 o'clock. Rite of committal in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Beloved husband of the Donna Spalton; dear father of Dave (late Janice) and Paula Peterson (Ray) an brother-in-law of Betty, Marguerite, Cecile and Elaine.

Saturday, October 20 - BAPTISMCHRZEST - By the mystery of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection the new has been given in baptism to: Grace Emilia Witucki. Our congratulations and best wishes to her and her family.

Tuesday, October 30 - Maria Pala (Fiore)  a resident of the Extended Care Unit for many years, passed away at the Welland Hospital with her family at her side in her 80th year. Predeceased by her husband Ercole and by her daughter Maurizia. Loving mother of Lucy Ventresca (Frank), Rosanna Cosby (Kevin) and Robert Pala. Cherished grandmother of Marisa Ventresca, Marco Ventresca and Yvon Gosselin (Carrie); and great grandmother of Riley and Hailey. Dear sister of Ada DiMarcantonio (Fernando) and John Fiore (Anna) of Welland; Francesco, Fernando, Franco, Bettina, Luigi, and their families, of Italy. Sister-in-law of Yolanda D’Andrea, Annuziata Pala and Ida Pala of Welland; Anna and Pasquale of Italy. She will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Guido and Pasqua Fiore and sister Adalgisa. Maria worked for many years as a cook at the Blue Star Restaurant. She was devoted to her family, and was always willing to help others.

The family received their friends at J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence, 19 Young Street, Welland on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where a Vigil was held at 3 p.m.

The Funeral Mass was celebrated at Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, November 4th at 10:30 a.m.

Rite of Committal followed at Holy Cross Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

View on line memories and condolences at http://www.jjpatterson.ca

As a memorial tribute, a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows – memories live. .

Monday, November 5  - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club meeting in the Parish Hall. We will have a guest speaker after the meeting. Members are reminded to bring their contributions to this meeting for the Seniors Bazar being held on Sunday November 18th (12:00 - 3:00 PM). This includes an item for the "Food Basket" draws.

Remembrance Day

Lest We Forget

The Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Sunday, November 11  - 12:30 p.m. -Polish Canadian Society of Welland: Dinner & Meeting after Polish Mass.

Monday, November 12  - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Rosary Society meeting in the parish hall. Everyone is welcome!

Sunday, November 18  - 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club annual bazaar.

Saturday, December 1  - 10:00 a.m. - Meeting of the present and new altar servers who signed up will take place in the church today to address a service schedule for 2008 and also for training. Very important for all to attend! For information please call Ernie Meleskie 905-734-7276.

Monday, December 3  - 5:00 p.m. - The Sts. Peter and Paul Seniors Club members Christmas Dinner at the Polish Hall. Doors will be open at 5:00 PM and Dinner served at 6:00 PM. Six dollars per person will be collected at the door from members who have not already paid in advance.

Saturday, December 15 - BAPTISMCHRZEST - We welcome to the big Christian Family newly baptized Taylor Paige Cruise and wish her to grow in the faith, hope and love of God and neighbour.

Wednesday, December 19 - Lawrence Peter  It is with great sadness that the family of Lawrence Peter announce his sudden passing at his home on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Genevieve (nee Silvestri) for 56 years. Loving father of David Peter, Lorraine Wigmore (Steve) and Janet Peter. Cherished grandfather of Matthew and Evan Wigmore. Loving son-in-law of Natalie Silvestri. Dear brother of Elsie Hircsu, Edna Peter, Ann Newsom (John) and brother-in-law of Irene Peter, Anthony Silvestri (Joy), and Joanne Silvestri. He will be lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Domokos and Christina Peter, brothers John and Zoli and father-in-law Erminio Silvestri. Lawrence retired in 1985 as Staff Sergeant after 35 years with the Crowland, Welland and Niagara Regional Police Services. He was a member, reader and usher at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, member of Sts. Peter and Paul Seniors and Past President with U.E. Seniors. Lawrence also loved to hunt and garden.

The family received their friends at J. J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence, 19 Young Street, Welland on Friday, December 21st from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where a Vigil was held at 3 o’clock.

The Funeral Mass was celebrated in Sts Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, December 22nd at 11 AM.

Rite of Committal followed at Holy Cross Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Building Fund or Welland Hospital Dialysis Unit.

On line memories and condolences at http://www.jjpatterson.ca

As a memorial tribute, a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows – memories live.

2007 in our Parish
Sacrament of Baptism - 6
First Holy Communion - 3
Sacrament of Confirmation - 1
Holy Matrimony - 0
Christian Funerals - 11
Pastoral Visits to the Sick & Elderly - 144

Our deceased in 2007:

Mary Szalinski
Ronald Ernet Podio
Thomas Najbert
Mary Drozda
Martha Kochaniec
Anne Katrynuk
Joseph Macko
Mary Trotz (Graf)
Philip Spalton
Maria Pala (Fiore)
Lawrence Peter

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