Our mission is to assist the parish, under the guidance of the Pastor, to develop a sense of community among women, which promotes the development of the spiritual and social life of the parish.
St. Charles Ladies’ Association 2022-23 Executive
Back left Denyse, Annette, Kim, Anna, Lynda Ann. Front left Florence, Diana, Eva. Missing Rita Tully.
Introducing our new Executive
President Diana Hooper
President Elect Kim Zapotochny
Past President Florence Weber
Secretary Eva Arsenault
Treasurer Lynda Ann Smith
Spiritual Convener Anna Desilets
Kitchen Convener Annette Kohut
Events Convener Denyse Lafleche Turnbull
Communication Convener Rita Tully
Past Events
Funeral for Father Terry - The funeral Mass for our former pastor, Rev Terrance P. McGrath, was held at St Charles on September 7, as per Fr Terry’s wishes. Archbishop Richard Gagnon presided and many priests from the Archdiocese concelebrated.
Many family members and friends from out of town were unable to attend. The Mass was live-streamed and viewed over 345 times.
It was an honor and a privilege for the ladies to be asked to prepare the funeral luncheon for over 200 people. In decorating, we paid tribute to his deep Irish roots.
St. Charles Night - November 5, the parish hosted a dinner dance to celebrate our patron St. Charles Borromeo. The Ladies’ Association wishes to thank all the women of the parish who contributed to its success - selling tickets, setting up the hall, donating cakes for the auction, running the ‘Gift Card Tree’, selling sponsorships and much more. With our help the parish raised much needed funds.
The Christmas Bake and Craft Sale - December 3 and 4. We earned a profit of $1,757.50 which was donated to the Catholic School of Evangelization in St. Malo. The funds will be used by the CSE to help in renovating their kitchen. CSE hosts summer and winter camps for youth who want to grow in their Catholic faith.
Evergreen Workshop - Dodie Labbe facilitated the workshop on December 14 in the parish hall. The participants spent a fun afternoon creating center pieces and wreaths. Funds raised were donated to the Christmas Cheer Board.
Upcoming Events
Post-Christmas Pot Luck Lunch & Gathering - Saturday, January 21, doors open at 11:30 am and lunch at 12:00 pm. A short meeting and fellowship will follow this.
Chili Sunday - February 5 - The Ladies’ Association has committed to providing two meals per year for 300 people at the Immaculate Conception Soup Kitchen. We invite parishioners to bring in Chili or make a monetary donation towards the meal.
In February, 2022, our parishioners donated enough chili to fill 8 large pots. They used the leftovers to make ‘chili dogs’ at a later date.
Assisting Mothers and Babies - Again this February, the Ladies’ Association will collect items for babies i.e. diapers, clothing and formula which will be donated to pro-life groups - Crisis Pregnancy Centre and Villa Rosa.
“Christmas Blessing
May you be filled with the wonder of Mary, the obedience of Joseph, the joy of the angels, the eagerness of the shepherds, the determination of the magi, and the peace of the Christ child.”