Parish Groups
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KnightS of Columbus
We have 101 members on our roster and approximately 25 active members. We are a visible presence in the parish and in the community, raising funds for charitable organizations, parish projects and our families in need. Promoting social activities within the parish community is also an important goal of our council.
Activities- Breakfasts (generally 4 times a year)
- Making and selling home-made sausages (June)
- Promoting Special Olympics
- Rose Sunday (Sept) (integral with the Share Life Campaign)
- Barbequing at various events
- Hot dog Sundays (a couple of times a year)
- Fundraising events to raise money for specific reasons (eg. Roof replacement, well, chairlift for parishioners, assistance with medical needs, renovations of Church, hall and rectory )
- Whatever is needed to assist the priests and parish
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Contact
Grand Knight
John M Gagliardi
(905) 434-9925
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Society of st. vincent de paul
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Society of St. de Paul,
St. Therese Conference
(289) 927 0093
SSVPStThereseCourtice@gmail.com
Bowmanville Store
79 King St E. Bowmanville L1C1N4
(905) 623 7941
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We, with the generous support of St. Therese parishioners, seasonal food drives organized by Courtice Catholic schools and other local charitable organizations:
- Assist Courtice households in need with groceries and other assessed needs.
- Provide helpful community phone numbers to our clients.
- Provide Christmas hampers for our clients.
- Cooperate with the Bowmanville SSVP Store to assist our clients with needs beyond groceries.
- Coordinate with other SSVPs in our Lakeshore Regional Council stretching from Courtice to Campbellford.
- Sponsor Masses for and send financial support to Our SSVP Twin: St. Martin de Porres SSVP Conference, San Sauveur, Commonwealth of Dominica
- They have had multiple hurricanes over the years.
New volunteer members, Catholic or non-Catholic are welcome.
- Only non-perishable food items are accepted.
- Other physical items need to be donated directly to the Bowmanville Store.
- Donated packaged and canned goods need to have viable best before dates.
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Cleaning
CommitteeThis committee is comprised of seven teams - each team has 3/4 members. The church is cleaned either on Monday's or Tuesday's every week and each team, volunteers on a seven-week rotation throughout the calendar year.
CONTACT
Frances Lenihan
(905) 728-4254
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Decorating Committee
The decorating committee decorates the church for all major feast days. It is our objective to honor God in His Church and to distinguish the Feast Days from ordinary days for us parishioners and while doing so lighten the load for our Priests and Sisters.
CONTACT
Lee McDonald
(905) 668-8355
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