Parish Groups
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Knight 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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St. Vincent de Paul,
St. Therese Conference
(289) 927 0093
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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Bereavement Support Ministry
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Mission STatement
St. Therese Bereavement Support Ministry offers support to those grieving within our Church, as well as our Catholic community. Our mission is to provide those who have lost a loved one compassion and comfort, in hope that they find peace within.
When someone you love dies, a part of your life dies too. You may wonder how you will walk in a world that no longer holds the footprints of your loved one. You may feel overwhelmed. This is a difficult part of life’s journey and you do not need to walk it alone. Our Bereavement Support Team is here to provide emotional, spiritual and prayer support during this time of grief and transition.
Our volunteers have received training and formation in order to journey with people who are grieving. Their life experiences allows them to provide heartfelt support during the very difficult stages of grief. As parish family, it is our hope and prayer that the veil of sorrow will lift, and that you will come to a place of peace and acceptance.
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Funeral Prep
If you need assistance with selecting songs/hymns for a Funeral Mass or Memorial Service feel free to contact us. For more information on planning a funeral please visit our page.
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Phone support
Members of our Bereavement Support Ministry are available to offer support via phone calls until it is deemed safe for in-person visits.
(Due to Covid-19)
CONTACT
Coordinator Sally: (289) 240-3934
Chris: (647) 206-3579
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candlelight memorial mass
Rituals like the Memorial Candlelight Mass help us on our journey of grief and also provide an opportunity to honour and pray for our deceased loved ones. A book will be provided to record the names of those you wish remembered. This book will be placed on the altar during the Memorial Masses.
(Memorial Mass to be celebrated at Easter & All Souls Day - Exact dates to be determined and listed in the church bulletin).
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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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