Installation of New President for St. Dunstan’s CWL 2006
The new executive of the St. Dunstan’s CWL was installed in a ceremony officiated by Father Gerry White on Saturday, January 7, 2006 at St. Dunstan’s Church. Pat Earle was named the President for 2006-07 term. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held for CWL members and guests at the Monsignor Boyd Family Centre. Congratulations Pat!
The 2006-07 Executive are:
President - Pat Earle President Elect - Marie Costello Past President - Doreen Belliveau 1st Vice President - Sylvia Herron Treasurer - Gayle Mulvaney Recording Secretary - Francis McGinn Corresponding Secretary - Gloria DiGiacinto
Spiritual Advisor - Father Gerry White
Committee Chairs:
Christian Family Life - Jeannine Roy Communication - Sylvia Herron Community Life - Isabel Mercer Education and Health - Jennifer Dobbelsteyn Legislation - Mary Ryan Organization - Marie Costello Parish Activities - Gracie Mersereau Resolutions - Diane Flynn Spiritual Development - Bernadine Carter
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In preparation of the Installation ceremony, the St. Dunstan’s CWL banner was placed at the front of the Church
Cross bearer, Bob Shaw leads the procession into the church
Father Gerry begins the ceremony with an opening prayer
Mary Dobbelsteyn reads the names of the new Executive
Madame President lights a candle for each executive member to symbolize "The Light of the World"
Helen O’Connor and Kay Dineen, both long time CWL members, intently watch the ceremony from their front row seats.
Father’s Blessing Following the Candle ceremony, Father White bestows a blessing on the new Executive
Doreen Belliveau, Past President, pins the CWL President’s pin on current President, Pat Earle
The 2006-07 CWL Executive pose with Father White for a group photo: 1st Row: Gloria DiGiacinto, Father Gerry White. 2nd Row: Gracie Mersereau, Frances McGinn, Doreen Belliveau, Sylvia Herron, Pat Earle, Gayle Mulvaney. Back Row: Bernadine Carter, Isabel Mercer, Marie Costello, Jennifer Dobbelsteyn, Jeannine Roy, Diane Flynn. Absent: Mary Ryan
St. Dunstan’s CWL Crest hangs in the Mary Sullivan Room in Msgr. Boyd Family Centre
Yes, for special occasions, even husbands are invited. Bernadine Carter is seen here enjoying coffee and a chat with Emmett Mulvaney and her husband Mac.
No doubt Helen O’Connor is sharing some St. Dunstan’s CWL historical moments with Marie Costello and Pat Earle
The past and the present - Mary Dobbelsteyn, (St. D. CWL President 2002-03), congratulates Pat Earle (President 2006-07)
Pat receives an enthusiastic pat on the back from good friend and CWL member, Nina DiGiacinto-Bober
"May I fix you a plate?" Nina asks our roving photographer, Bob Shaw
Stella Cullinan and Sylvia Herron say "Cheese" for our roving photographer.
The CWL ladies enjoy the coffee and conversation that abound at the Reception
Pat’s family happily surrounds her with congratulations.
Madame President stands proudly beside the CWL banner under which she will serve for the next two years
