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.

Sunday, January 3  - 12:30 p.m. - Polish-Canadian Association of Welland invited all to a dinner with „Opłatek” in the Polish Hall, 595 Ontario Rd. Tickets were $12 per person.

Monday, January 4  - 1:00 p.m. - Sts Peter & Paul Seniors Club meeting held in the Parish Hall. A guest speaker addressed the group after the meeting.

Saturday, January 9  - Irene Grace Piejko (Woynillowicz) passed away peacefully at the Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga, with her beloved family by her bedside in her 83rd year. Cherished wife of the late Bronislaw Piejko. Loved mother of George Woynillowicz, Edward Woynillowicz (Cathy) and Joseph Woynillowicz (Denise). Cherished grandmother of Joseph (Brandy), Matthew (Ashley), Melinda (Geza), Amanda (Scott) and Mark and great-grandmother of Chloe and Breanna. Remembered by cousin Helena Kropinski and sister-in-law Mary Dudzinski, as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, first husband Wladyslaw Woynillowicz, second husband Bronislaw Piejko and brother Joseph. Born in Warsaw, Poland Mrs. Piejko came to Canada and Dunnville in 1952, moving to Welland in 1986. For the past year, she resided in Burlington. She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Church and a very active member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Polish Legion and also served as Legion Secretary.

Friends were invited to visit the family at the H.L. CUDNEY FUNERAL HOME, 241 West Main Street, Welland on Wednesday, January 13th from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Prayers at 7:00 p.m.

Father Stan Bijak celebrated the Funeral Mass on Thursday, January 14th at Sts. Peter & Paul Church, 300 Chaffey Street, Welland at 11:00 a.m. followed by the Rite of Committal at Holy Cross Cemetery, Welland.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

Online memories and condolences at H.L. Cudney Funeral Home.

Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles, I've only gone to rest a little while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief, my going has eased my hurt and given me relief. So dry your eyes and remember me, not as I am now, but as I used to be. Because, I will remember you all and look on with a smile.  Understand, in your hearts, I've only gone to rest a little while. As long as I have the love of each of you, I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.

Monday, January 18  - 1:00 p.m. - Rosary Society meeting held in the Parish Hall.

Monday, February 1  - 1:00 p.m. - Sts Peter & Paul Seniors Club held their Annual “St. Valentine’s Pot Luck Lunch” in the Parish Hall.

Sunday, February 14  - 12:30 p.m. - Polish-Canadian Association of Welland invite all to a VALENTINE’S DINNER , 595 Ontario Rd., $12 per person.

Sunday, February 21 - 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - All parishoners and friends were cordially invited to an Open House for Kazimierz Dymek to celebrate his 95th Birthday in the Parish Hall. In lieu of gifts, donations to the Polish Orphans Charity were greatly appreciated.

Thursday, February 25 - "The Drums Are Silent" - William (Bill) Charles Sydor Jr. passed away peacefully at the Welland Hospital at the age of 75 years. Beloved husband of Muriel for 54 years. Dear father and (grandfather) of Jo-Anne Koplowitz (Russell, Holden and Mitchell), Tim Sydor and his wife Frances (Samantha Carter) and Judy-Lynn Sydor (Noelle and Luke Plante). Special Popa to Dustin, Tristan and Autumn Plante. Bill is survived by his brothers Hank (Marlyce) and David (Susan), aunt Mary Carter, sisters-in-law Coleen Sydor and Reggie Landry and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents William Sr. and Verna Sydor and brother John Sydor.

Bill was an active member and manager in several bands until retiring his drum sticks in 2008. After retiring from Atlas Steels he kept busy with Sts. Peter and Paul Church and seniors groups. Bill will always be remembered as a dear friend who always made time for his family, friends and The Fireside.

The family received their friends at J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence 19 Young Street, Welland on Sunday, February 28, 2010 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 Monday morning, March 1, 2010 at 10 o'clock. Rite of Committal followed at Holy Cross Cemetery, Welland.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Church or the Port Colborne Hospital 2 West.

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.

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

Monday, March 8 - 1:00 p.m. - Rosary Society meeting in the Parish Hall. Everyone welcome.

Monday, April 5  - 1:00 p.m. - Sts Peter & Paul Seniors Club meeting in the Parish Hall. A guest speaker addressed the group after the meeting.

Sunday, April 11  - 12:30 p.m. - Polish-Canadian Association of Welland Easter Dinner - „Święcone”, 595 Ontario Rd., $12 per person. All are welcome!

Monday, April 12  - 1:00 p.m. - Rosary Society special meeting in the Parish Hall. Everyone welcome.

Thursday, April 15 - Ryszard Okrutny passed away peacefully at the Welland Hospital, with his family by his side, in his 61st year. Beloved husband of Teresa and loving father of Pawel and Marka of Welland. Dear brother of Wlodzimierz and Urszula Okrutny and Danuta and Ryszard Kszczotek of Poland. Dear son-in-law of Marianna Kucharczyk and brother-in-law of Jadwiga and Bogdan Szczykutowicz of Toronto. He will be lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Stanislaw and Bronislawa Okrutny and father-in-law Jan Kucharczyk.

The family received their friends at the J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence, 19 Young Street, Welland on Friday, April 16, 2010 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. where a Vigil was held at 8 p.m. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church on Saturday April 17, 2010 at 11 AM. Rite of Committal followed at Victoria Lawn Cemetery, St. Catharines.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Church Building Fund.

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.

Monday, May 3  - 1:00 p.m. - Sts Peter & Paul Seniors Club meeting in the Parish Hall. A guest speaker to address the group after the meeting.

Wednesday, May 5  - 6:00 p.m. - Parish Council meeting in the rectory.

Friday, May 14  - The installation of the new heating boiler for the rectory has been completed by Huard Heating & Air Conditioning, Welland. Thank you to Tony Gallaccio, Chairman of our Parish Council for overseeing the successfull completion of the project and to all donors for their generous contributions.

Saturday, June 6  - Congratulations and best wishes to Cecilia - Alicia Christine Martin who received Confirmation during the 5 o’clock Mass. As she continues life’s journey may she always grow in holiness.

Monday, June 14  - 1:00 p.m. - Sts Peter & Paul Seniors Club will enjoy their Annual BBQ at the Parish Hall. Three dollars will be collected from each member.

Tuesday, June 15  - Henry Stempien passed away peacefully at the Welland Hospital in his 89th year. He will be eternally missed by his loving wife of 61 years, Alice. Forever missed by his children, Beverly, Lori (Victor), Mark (Phyllis) and Alicia (Gary) and grandchildren David, Alyson and Valerie. Predeceased by his parents Walter and Agnes Stempien, sisters Helen and Lottie and brother Edward. Henry was born in Crowland and retired from Stelco after 41 years of service. He served with the R.C.A.F. during WW2 and was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Canadian Polish Society and and Sts. Peter and Paul Church.

Respecting Henry’s wishes, a private family service will take place. Arrangements in care of J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence, 19 Young Street, Welland.

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.

Sunday, July 4 - 11:00 a.m. - Thanksgiving Mass followed by a social gathering in our parish hall on the occasion of the 60th Birthday and 35th Anniversary of Priesthood of our Pastor, Fr. Stan Bijak, OMI.

Sunday, July 4 - Ada DiMarcantonio passed away at St. Catharines General Hospital on Sunday, July 4, 2010 in her 71st year. Beloved wife of Fernando. Cherished mother of Antonio (Maria) and Franco (Julia). Dear sister of John (Anna) Fiore of Welland and Francesco Fiore, Fernando Fiore and Franco Fiore and Luigi Fiore of Italy. Sister-in-law of Osvaldo (Karen) DiMarcantonio of Welland and Eclandina DiPatrizio of Italy. Predeceased by her parents Pasqua and Guido Fiore, parents-in-law Menicheta and Antonio Dimarcantonio and sisters Maria Pala (Ercole), Bettina Fiore and Adalgisa Fiore. She will be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends in Italy and Canada.

The family received their friends at the J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence 19 Young Street, Welland on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where a Vigil was held at 8p.m. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 10 AM. Rite of Committal followed at Pleasantview Mausoleum.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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, August 7 - Mary Ogrodzinski (Babela) passed away peacefully at Maple Park Lodge, Fort Erie in her 87th year. Loving mother of Christine. Dear sister of John Babela Jr. (Jeannine). She will be lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband Gerrard, daughters Mary, Helen and Irene, sisters Emily and Anne and parents John and Pavla Babela.

The family received their friends at J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence 19 Young Street, Welland on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 from 7-9 p.m. where a Vigil was held at 8 o’clock. The Funeral Mass was celebrated at Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 10 AM. Rite of Committal followed at Holy Cross Cemetery.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Welland Special Olympics or to the Humane Society.

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.

Tuesday, September 7 - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter and Paul Seniors Club met in the Parish hall (guest speaker).

Monday, September 13 - 1:00 p.m. - Rosary Society meeting was held at the Parish Hall. Everyone welcome!

Friday, October 15 - Gertrude Wiznoski (Jewell) passed away at the Welland Hospital Extended Care Unit at the age of 92 years. She is survived by children Bev Curran, Carol Gilmour and Gail Broatch. Loving grandmother of James Curran (Elaine), Tom Curran (Jody), Cindy Best (Howard), Ed Rice (Dana), Mary Lou Papachristou and Heather Broatch. Proud great grandmother of James and Jordan Curran, Robin, James, Stephanie and Erica Best, Robert, Ashley and James Rice. She is also survived by her sister Dorothy Dumeauh and her brother Hector Jewell. She was predeceased by her parents William and Emma Jewell, her husband Walter Wiznoski, her daughter Ceceilia Wiznoski and her son-in-law James Curran. Mrs. Wiznoski was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church and had worked at Gelling Industry for 25 years and prior to her retirement, she drove a school bus for 10 years for special needs children.

The Wiznoski family will receive friends at J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence 19 Young Street, Welland on Monday, October 18th from 11 a.m. until time of the Liturgy of The Word at 1 o’clock in the chapel with Reverend Stan Bijak officiating. Cremation to follow with a private interment at Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date.

Donations in memory of Mrs. Wiznoski may be made to the Welland Hospital Extended Care Unit or to Sts. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church.

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.

Friday, October 22 - Jean Omos (Gobbi) passed away suddenly, at the Hamilton General Hospital. Jean’s sudden death was a devastating shock to her lifelong husband, Charles Omos. Jean’s daughter Cathy is crushed by this terrible tragedy and will cherish the many memories they made and had throughout her 50 years. Granddaughter Stephanie will forever miss her “Grams”. Son-in-laws Gilles Marion and Frank Evangelisti will truly miss Jeana. Paul Gillis, her son-in-law will miss Jean greatly. Together they made a real friendship. Predeceased by her first daughter Nancy Omos and her only son Joey Omos.

Cremation has taken place. A funeral service, conducted by Father Stan Bijak, will be held in the chapel of the H.L. Cudney Funeral Home, 241 West Main Street, Welland on Friday, November 12th at 12’noon. A private family interment will take place at a later date. Online condolences available at www.cudneyfuneralhome.com.

“My Mother”
Who gave me life,
Who was there to hear my sorrow,
She taught me to embrace tomorrow,
The lady who wiped my tears,
And took away all my fears.
My mother who I love then, now and forever. Love Cathy

Monda, November 1 - 1:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter and Paul Seniors Club meeting the Parish Hall. A reminder for the members to bring any article for the BAZAAR, which is Sunday Nov. 14th from 12 noon to 3:00 PM.

Wednesday, November 3 - John Besborotka passed away suddenly at the Welland Hospital in his 97th year. John was predeceased by his wife Annie (1996). He is survived by his daughter Diane Jankowski (Andrew) and grandchildren Krista (Jeff) Belford and Tanya (David) Willer. He is also survived by his great grandchildren Jack, Matthew and Kate Belford and Sydney and Owen Willer.

The Besborotka family will receive friends at J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence 19 Young Street, Welland on Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Vigil Prayers will be offered on Sunday at 3 o’clock. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church on Monday, November 15, 2010 at 10 o’clock. Rite of Committal to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Church or the Welland Hospital Foundation.

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 8  - 1:00 p.m. - Rosary Society meeting in the Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome!

Friday, November 12 - Jaroslawa Krupiak (Borody) passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side at the Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital in St. Catharines in her 89th year. Jaroslawa (nee Borody) Krupiak, beloved wife of Antoni Zdebiak (1952) and Michael Krupiak (2001). Loving mother of Michael Zdebiak (Joanne), the late Zdzislaw (Zeke) Zdebiak (Glenna), and Irene Lipinski (Steve). Much loved Babcia of Michael Zdebiak, Ryan Zdebiak, Matthew Zdebiak, Ashley Lipinski and Gregory Lipinski. Jaroslawa (Jerry) was born in Poland. She came to Canada accompanied by her two young sons on Christmas Eve 1956 and settled in Toronto with her parents Katarzyna and Peter Borody. In 1959 she married Michael Krupiak and moved to Port Colborne where her daughter Irene was born. She was an integral part of the Port Colborne and Welland Polish community where she was admired and respected by her many friends. She was a member of the Canadian Polish Society of Welland and the Sts. Peter and Paul Seniors Club. She will always be remembered for her kindness, generosity, hospitality and her outstanding culinary and dress-making skills.

Friends were invited to call on Monday, November 15th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence 19 Young Street, Welland where a Vigil was held at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Stan Bijak celebrated the Funeral Mass at Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday afternoon, November 16th at 1 o’clock. Rite of Committal at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Memorial donations to Sts. Peter and Paul Building Fund would be greatly appreciated by the family.

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.

Babcia has left us all with a “Precious Legacy of Memories”.

Sunday, November 14  - 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Sts. Peter & Paul Seniors Club Annual Bazaar in the Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome!

Saturday, November 27  - Nathan Patrick Buliung was baptized this weekend. We welcome him to the Big Christian Family and wish him God’s blessings as he has begins to be our fellow companion on this earthly pilgrimage to the Father.

Tuesday, December 21 - Mikula, Stefania formerly of Welland, a resident of Meadows Long-term Care for the past 5 years, passed away quietly on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at McMaster Hospital at the age of 91 years. She will be forever missed by her loving son Zygnunt Mikula and his wife Gretha of Ancaster. Loving and proud grandmother of David and Julie. She is also survived by her family in Poland. She was predeceased by her husband Marcin Mikula (1998) and her son Stefan Mikula (1990)..

The Mikula family will receive friends at J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence 19 Young Street, Welland on Friday, December 24, 2010 from 9 a.m to 10:30 a.m. followed by the Funeral Mass that will be celebrated at 11 o’clock at Sts. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church. Rite of Committal to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Memorial donations in memory of Mrs. Mikula may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Sts. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church.

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.

2010 in our Parish
Sacrament of Baptism - 1
First Holy Communion - 0
Sacrament of Confirmation - 0
Holy Matrimony - 1
Christian Funerals - 11
Priest's visits to the sick & elderly - 139
Deacon's visits at Rapelje Lodge and Sunset of Woodlands - 1,500

Our deceased in 2010:

Irene Grace Piejko (Woynillowicz)
William (Bill) Charles Sydor Jr.
Ryszard Okrutny
Henry Stempien
Ada DiMarcantonio
Mary Ogrodzinski (Babela)
Gertrude Wiznoski (Jewell)
Jean Omos (Gobbi)
John Besborotka
Jaroslawa Krupiak (Borody)
Mikula, Stefania

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