Summer days are finally on the way. Our monthly Catechism classes have finished and the younger children received the sacraments of reconciliation and Holy Eucharist in May. Bishop Mulhall was here to confer the sacrament of Confirmation on June 11.
Congratulations and prayers are extended to the four deacons who will be ordained at the cathedral on June 24. Our thoughts and prayers are also with those priests who are not well.
The new entrance and parish office is now in use at St. Alphonsus and the lift is to come. A job worth waiting for. The carpenters did a great job.
Our June dinner was held on June 13. Gail welcomed everyone. Our guest speaker needed no introduction. Father Tim gave an enlightening talk on euthanasia deception. Not a nice topic but a reality in our today.
Several members were presented with special league pins in recognition for years of service. Recipients were: Bea Battis, Jacqueline and Rhéa Vaillancourt (70), Martha Fitzpatrick (50), Doris Ranger (40), Brenda Labre, Gene O’Brien, Edith Lair (25+), Helen Davis, Christa Dupuis, Monique Fleury, Laetitia Peacock (10).
Much to her surprise, the Maple Leaf Service Pin was presented to Janie Carroll. Presentation of these pins recognized 500 years of service to the league.
A word of thanks to the Starlite Quilters who surprised us with at least 49 lap quilts at the end of their quilting season. We will be distributing them to local seniors who are still in their own homes or in homes away from home.
A big thank you once again to all those who have provided squares for all the card parties and funeral luncheons this past year.
Our appreciation to Cheryl Smith and her helpers who served another delicious roast beef dinner this evening.
CWL meetings will resume in September. May everyone enjoy a safe and relaxing summer.
Submitted by Jane Carroll, communications officer for the St. Alphonsus CWL.
