St Mary’s Council Welcomes a New Member: Exemplification Spring 2024

Many hands certainly do make for light work. With a small army of volunteers the St Mary of the People Parish Crèche came down in perhaps record time. The volunteers assembled at 9 am sharp and by 9:34 it was all packed away – leaving plenty of time for coffee, treats and loads of laughter….

The 10th Annual Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation was a roaring success and a fantastic evening all in support of children and families in our community. Numerous members of the clergy were in attendance, in particular the Most Reverend Bishop Vincent Nguyen. As well, there was MPP Lorne Coe, several councillors and a few local Mayors…

The season of giving has started early with the Knights of Columbus Council 8611 heading out into the community to delivery cheques to some needy organizations. Brothers Garry King and Don Walmsley distributed funds to Durham Outlook for the Needy, YWCA, the Durham Special Olympics and the Sunrise Developmental Support Services – which, as you…

It was a full house for the annual St Valentine’s Dinner & Dance at St Mary of the People Parish. There was no shortage of laughter, smiles, great food (courtesy of Sabrina’s) or dancing as roughly one hundred parishioners celebrated the evening. Plus, a few folks walked away with some great prizes, including cash from…

Some sweet treats, Christmas carols and a visit from the jolly big guy himself! The Knights of Columbus Council 8611 partnered with the St Mary of the People Parish CWL to host our annual Senior’s Christmas party. Thanks to everyone who attended and Merry Christmas!

After a Covid-interrupted hiatus of two years, the St. Valentine’s Dinner & Social returned to St Mary of the People. There was great food and loads of laughs from the almost 100 attendees, including parishioners from other local parishes. We couldn’t miss out on the opportunity to snap a photo of Phil, Joe, Garry &…