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Committees and Chairpersons |
| Key dates in OLGH history |
| August 24, 1905 |
Notre Dame de Bonsecours founded.
Rev. Hormidas Mailloux named the first pastor. |
| September 3, 1905 |
First Mass celebrated in Recreation Hall, Oakland. |
| September 8, 1905 |
Parish incorporated. |
| September 1, 1906 |
Rectory building completed. |
| October 14, 1906 |
Cornerstone of the church laid. |
| May 30, 1907 |
Church dedicated. |
| September 1916 |
School building completed. |
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| Most anniversary events will take place during our 100th
year, from August 2004 to September 2005. |
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| If you are interested in helping in any way,
please contact one of the people listed below or call the 100th
Anniversary coordinator, Pat Ducharme, at the rectory. |
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Historical Overview
Chairpersons: Joyce McKenna and Bob Goudreau |
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| This committee will research parish history and document
key events and growth. This process will include finding, studying
and preserving available materials and interviewing present and former
parishioners and staff who have contributed to the character and uniqueness
of OLGH. |
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Dinner-Dance Reunion
Chairpersons: Nancy Latendresse and Kim Labossiere
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| This committee is responsible for invitations, program
and all the details associated with this weekend event. Accommodations
for out-of-town visitors and access for those with special needs are
included in the challenges accepted by this group. |
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Social Justice
Chairperson: Jerry McKenna
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| This group will help us make connections between contemplation
and action during the many events in our parish. Our 100th
anniversary is a wonderful time to increase the level of awareness
of our Christian responsibilities to feed, clothe and shelter the
needy of our community. The intention is to create opportunities for
increased participation by parishioners in an activity of service.
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Fund Raising
Chairperson: Jim Martufi
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| The intention is that the anniversary celebrations be self-funding.
This group will work with other committees and community resources to develop
activities that will accomplish this purpose. They may also provide souvenirs
and other items of value to parish members both past and present. |
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Events
Chairperson: Linda Biron
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| Enhancement of our many present parish activities as well
as planning events specific to the 100th anniversary are both
parts of the charter of this committee. The Eucharistic celebration associated
with the dinner-dance is part of this committee’s work. The objective of
all events is to bring people together. |
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Creative Material
Chairpersons: Roger and Donna Ducharme
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| This group will work on advertising, purchasing of supplies,
displays, and communication ideas. They will support the work of other committees.
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Website Team
Chairpersons: Paul Benoit and Carl Biron
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| This team is responsible for the creation and maintenance
of this website to serve the information needs of our parishioners and visitors.
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