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OUR CALENDAR OF ALL PARISH EVENTS: 2024-25
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LATEST NEWS ITEMS …
December 14, 2024
‘COR’ FAITH FORMATION MEETING
On Saturday, December 14 over 45 men from various parishes gathered for breakfast fellowship, prayer and an inspirational video message by Bishop Robert Barron. The gathering of men was sponsored by the Knights Of Columbus as part of their men’s COR faith formation program. It was truly heartening to see so many men in one place celebrating and growing in their Catholic faith.
Any man is welcome to attend our COR meetings twice monthly on Saturdays at 9:00 am at the Columbus Center. For more information contact Bruce Sutton, District Deputy, at 807-632-3120.
Event News and photos provided by Fr. Doug McClure, Chaplain of Council 1447
December 12, 2024
IN HONOUR OF THE PATRONESS OF THE AMERICAS
Every year on December 12 we celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe, who appeared to St. Juan Diego near Mexico City and whose iconic image, imprinted on the tilma of St. Juan is now venerated in Mexico. We thank Cheryl DeLorenzi and Erick Villanueva for creating this beautiful shrine to honour her on her Feast Day and we also thank Council 1447 of the Knights of Columbus for donating this image to our Cathedral several years ago.
Photo by Erick Villanueva.
December 10, 2024
REMINDER TO “KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS”!
The Catholic Community is always grateful to the Knights of Columbus for reminding the public each year, to remember that Christmas is about Christ and not about ‘Santa’, Snow or ‘Frosty the Snowman’! We thank Sir Knight Bill Vass, Faithful Navigator of the Fr. Baxter Assembly and Sir Knight, Mike Spivak, Grand Knight of Fort William Council 1447 for installing this year’s sign for our Cathedral Parish.
December 9, 2024
LET THERE BE LIGHT!
Mike Posmituk and his great view from the top!
Just in time for Christmas, some of our Knights together with our custodian, Kevin
Cerutti replaced the large ceiling spotlight in our Sanctuary.
Thanks to (l.- r.) Kevin Cerutti, Mike Spivak, Joe Salini, Mike Posmituk and Deacon Derek West, who organized the event and is also taking the photo, (and … the ‘magical’ lift)!
November 17, 2024
‘MITTS AND GLOVES’ APPRECIATED
A Message from Pam Brusadin
The staff members at the “Dew Drop Inn” were amazed at the amount we collected.
Michael the Executive Director asked me to pass on their thanks for the support St. Patrick’s Cathedral has given them and continues to give them.
Above is a picture taken with Michael and what we donated.
November 11, 2024
SIR KNIGHTS ATTEND AND PRESENT A WREATH AT THE FORT WILLIAM GARDENS
Father Baxter Assembly’s Faithful Navigator, Sir Knight Bill Vass and the Assembly’s Faithful Commander, Sir Knight Larry Pankuch both attended the Remembrance Day Ceremonies at the Fort William Gardens on November 11th and presented a wreath to mark the solemnity of the occasion.
November 10, 2024
BAPTISM OF EDWARD (EDDIE) JAMES SCHOALES
Our newest follower of Christ, together with his parents, Kayla and Matthew Schoales. We thank them together with Linda and Deacon Derek West for preparing them for the event and Deacon Derek for baptizing the child.
October 5, 2024
A COMMUNITY EFFORT!
A huge “THANK YOU!” to the Knights of Columbus and Friends who helped move the angel stone from the Rectory parking lot: Mike Spivak, Jeff Collins, Mike Posmituk, Yvonne Begin, Mathew Covino, Pat Klug, Fabio Zorzes and Deacon Derek West for organizing the event!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST RAFFLE WINNER
September 17, 2024
K.C.COUNCIL DONATION TO THE “DEW DROP INN”
Fort William Council 1447 of the Knights of Columbus recently donated a cheque for $2,950. to the “Dew Drop Inn”. Accepting the donation from Mike Spivak, Grand Knight (left) and Deacon Derek West is the Organization’s Executive Director, Michael Quibell.
An Invitation to All:
2024-Orange-Shirt-Day-Webinar
September 10, 2024
WORKING HARD BUT STILL HAVING FUN IN OUR PRAYER GARDEN!
Thanks to our fun workers Rita, Angele, Madeleine and Erick!
August 30, 2024
OUR NEWEST RAFFLE WINNER
BOLESLAW PAUL JASIURA
August 20, 2024
K.C. COUNCIL 1447 DONATION OF $5,000. FROM BINGO PROCEEDS
Fort William Council 1447 of the Knights of Columbus recently donated $5,000. to our St. Pat’s Hat Roof Fund. Here, presenting the cheque to Deacon Derek West, Chair of our Roof Replacement Committee and Msgr. Pat Stilla, is Council 1447 Grand Knight, Mike Spivak. The funds were raised at the “Superior Shores Gaming” Bingos, held recently. Thanks to all the volunteers and to Josie Spivak for taking this photo.
August 17, 2024
FIRST COMMUNION DAY FOR THE SHONIAS CHILDREN
Michaela (12), Miley (10), Melvin (8) and Marshall (7) celebrated their First Confession
and First Holy Communion last Saturday at the 5 pm. Mass. Thanks to Linda and Deacon Derek West for preparing them to receive these two special Sacraments.
Council 1447 – Supporting our Thunder Bay Border Cats
Enjoying the baseball and joining our local team mascot, Boomer are Mike Spivak, G.K., Mike and Lisa Posmituk, Josie Spivak and Linda and Deacon Derek West.
July 26, 2024
OUR NEWEST 50/50 RAFFLE WINNER
July 10, 2024
A GENEROUS DONATION OF $10,000.00 from the ARBOR MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
(l to r) The Arbor Corporation’s Senior Funeral Director, Michael Uitto and Managing Director, Cory Kutschke presenting the donation cheque to our Cathedral representatives, Joe Salini and Msgr. Pat Stilla.
On Wednesday, July 10th, we were gifted with a generous donation for our Roof Campaign by the Arbor Memorial Foundation, the charitable donations branch of the Corporation that owns Harbourview Funeral Centre, Jenkens Funeral Home and Sunset Memorial Gardens.
This amount appears in this week’s donation totals.
… photo: Erick Villanueva
July 10, 2024
OUR BEAUTIFUL PRAYER GARDEN IS COMING BACK TO LIFE!
The vibrant colours are back and the beauty of our garden has returned to us, thanks to the many volunteer work hours of Rita, Erick, Kim and their helpers. If you would like to help, call our Office at 807-622-5389.
…photographs: Erick Villanueva
May 19, 2024
Our Parish Pentecost Day Confirmation Mass
This was one of the three Confirmation Celebrations that were held in our City this year. Many thanks to Sean Murphy for taking these photographs.
OCTOBER/ 2024
Our Grief Support Group: FALL OFFERING
The Parish Grief Support Group team is planning to offer the program this fall, beginning in the second half of October. The team has adopted a name for the Group, which is now called “Cindy’s Circle of Hope”. Participation in the Group is open to adults who have lost a loved one to death in the last two years.
Individuals interested in participating in the Group should contact the Rectory office at 807- 622-5389 and leave their name and contact information for potential registration. They will be contacted by a member of the planning team to address any questions and confirm their commitment to the six week program. There is no charge for participation in the Group. All materials will be provided. The two hour long weekly sessions will be held in the Rectory meeting room.
July 7-10, 2024
Colleen Martin will become our next Ontario League President
Our own parishioner, Colleen Martin who is currently the President-Elect of the Ontario Council of the Catholic Women’s League will become its next President for a two year term. The event will take place at the Ontario Convention in Sudbury from July 7-10, 2024.
CONGRATULATIONS, COLLEEN!
June 3, 2024
Pam Brusadin Receives an Award from the City
OUR PARISH CONGRATULATES OUR OWN PAM BRUSADIN ON HER RECEPTION OF THE “AGE FRIENDLY THUNDER BAY” AWARD FOR HER VOLUNTEER WORK FOR THE SENIORS OF OUR CITY. THANKS AND BEST WISHES, PAM. WE ARE ALL VERY PROUD OF YOU!
Watch the local news report video here …
A few more photos of the special event …
May 31, 2024
Phase 2 of Our Roof Replacement Project is Underway!
Work began on the side Chapel flat roofs in mid-May and is now well underway!
Thanks to Deacon Derek West for these photos of the work already done on the project.
April 27, 2024
Diocesan C.W.L.’s Donation to our Roof Project
Msgr. Stilla accepting the donation from outgoing President, Judy Imbeault, past Secretary, Mary Wilson and current Treasurer, Joanne Scerba.
…. photo by Janie Slobodnik
At last weekend’s Diocesan Convention, the Women representing the Councils of many Parishes in our Diocese donated $1,500. to our “St. Pat’s Hat Fund”.
Besides this donation, individual Parishes in the last year have made other donations separately to our fund.
In fact, our very first donation of $500. for our roof came from our own Parish League Council just prior to starting the Campaign in May, 2022.
March 7, 2024
“Persians for St. Paddy’s” Roof Fundraiser
Laura Poluyko and her Grade 4 class at St. Ann School would like to thank the following schools for participating in their Deep Learning Project and supporting the St. Patrick’s Cathedral Roof Campaign through “Persians for St.Patty’s” :
Our Lady of Charity, St.Margaret, St.Ignatius, St.Bernard, Holy Cross, St. Elizabeth, Bishop E.Q. Jennings, St.Francis and St.Jude
Together, we were able to raise $3,200. for our roof campaign!
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A huge St. Pat’s thanks to Laura for organizing and streamlining this project, and her pupils and all the school communities that took part. A special thanks as well to our Cathedral volunteer drivers for delivering the persians to the schools!
March 2, 2024
‘COR’ : A NEW PROGRAM FOR MEN SPONSORED BY THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Families need strong husbands and fathers, and the world needs courageous witnesses to Jesus Christ. Through this new Program, ‘Cor’ (Heart), the Knights of Columbus seek men who are committed to serving Christ and willing to boldly live and share their faith, to be formed and empowered as disciples of the Lord.
This district wide Program is open to all Knights and any male friends they wish to invite. Our first ‘Cor’ meeting took place at the Columbus Centre on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 9:00 am., with gatherings
planned every 2 weeks. If you would like to join our Program or if you need more information about it, please speak with Fr. Doug McClure or call Deacon Derek West (807-577-7467).
February 23, 2024
OUR NEWEST RAFFLE WINNER!
… photo by Erick Villanueva
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… as of February 15, 2024
Many Thanks for your continuing support of our Roof Campaign!
NEWLY PRODUCED VIDEO OF FATHER DOUG McCLURE’S ORDINATION ONE YEAR AGO ON JANUARY 28th!
Many thanks to the producer who wishes to remain anonymous.
Many thanks as well to Sean McClure for producing this highlighted version of the same event.
December 10, 2023
A Chalice from the Knights to Honour Fr. Doug
During the 10:30 am Mass the Sir Knights of the Fr. Baxter Assembly gifted Fr. Doug McClure with a beautiful Chalice.
Front (l to r): Sir Knight Bill Vass, Faithful Navigator of the Assembly, Fr. Doug and Sir Knight Larry Pankuch, Captain of the Guard
Back row (l to r): Deacon Derek West, Sir Knight, Joe Salini, Sir Knight, Mike Spivak, Grand Knight of K.C. Council 1447, Sir Knight, Brian Smith and Msgr. Pat Stilla.
DEATH OF WAYNE MURPHY
This photo was taken by Wayne shortly before his unexpected death.
REMEMBERING OUR GOOD FRIEND, WAYNE … ALWAYS AT WORK FOR OTHERS!
… Plus, TWO MEMORIAL COLLAGES
Thanks to Juliano Brusadin for sharing this collection of photos with us.