{"id":108,"date":"2010-11-29T21:59:18","date_gmt":"2010-11-29T21:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saintanthony.ca\/?page_id=108"},"modified":"2024-04-17T10:37:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T15:37:35","slug":"history-of-st-anthony-of-pauda-parish","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/saintanthony.ca\/?page_id=108","title":{"rendered":"History of St. Anthony of Padua Parish"},"content":{"rendered":"

PARISH PRIESTS <\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1920-1925<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nRev. L. G. Desrosiers*<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n1980-1990<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nRev. Edward Lequiea, O.M.I.<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1925-1928<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nRev. Stephen Ryan<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n1990-1995<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nRev. Samuel Argenziano<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1928-1938<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nRev. Wm. Edmondson<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n1995-2002<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nRev. Terance McGrath<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1938-1945<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nRev. A. Webb<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n2002-2006<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nMsgr. Michael Moore<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1945-1953<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nRev.\u00a0 Maurice Cooney<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n2006-2011<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nRev. Henryk Laciak<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1953-1964<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nRev. Joseph Campbell<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n2011-2012<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nRev. Mark Filips<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1964-1970<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nRev. C. J. Klein, O.M.I.<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n2012-<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nRev. Dominic Yuen<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1970-1980<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nRev. V. J. Fix, O.M.I.<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n

ASSISTANT PRIESTS – 1925-2000<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nRev. J. A. Meehan<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nRev. P. P. Feist, O.M.I.<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nRev. C. J. Lambreck<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nRev. R. Stang, O.M.I.<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nRev. G. T. St. Jacques<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nRev. J. Blatz, O.M.I.<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/td>\nRev. P. Dunphy<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nRev. M. Doll, O.M.I.<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

In 1915, there were some ten Roman Catholic families in West Kildonan who attended church. \u00a0The mass was said for them at the Good Shepherd Home on Scotia Avenue where there were a full-time priest and nuns. * Masses were then held in the basement of Centennial School (240 Royal Avenue) 1920 to 1925 with Rev. L. G. Desrosiers. \u00a0 \u00a0When the congregation of St. Anthony of Padua \u00a0Parish reached 100 families, the Archdiocese of Winnipeg (Archbishop Alfred Arthur Sinnott) granted permission to build the church on the corner of Semple and Aikens. \u00a0Rev. L. G. Desrosiers was also the editor of the Catholic paper. (the Northwest Review).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1925 – 1928<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

In 1925, Rev. Stephen Ryan<\/span><\/em>, a missionary Priest was appointed by Archbishop Sinnott to be Pastor of St. Anthony Parish.\u00a0 The old church was built on the corner of Semple and Aikens (facing Semple Avenue) in the summer of 1925.\u00a0 There were tennis courts where the present church is situated.\u00a0 The church was a one room building which had chairs instead of pews which could be moved easily to accommodate the masses, catechism classes, meetings and social functions. There was a large heat register in the floor in the middle of the church where children would warm their hands.<\/p>\n

The Sunday masses were held at 9:00 am and 11:00 am and catechism classes were Sunday afternoons (Sunday school).\u00a0 Florence Shickele along with others taught the first classes.\u00a0 Florence later became a nun at the Home of the Good Shepherd.\u00a0 She was then Sister Cecilia (patroness of music).\u00a0 The first group of children to receive their First Holy Communion was in 1925 and Confirmation on June 13, 1926.\u00a0 The choir was formed in 1925 with Mrs. Parker, organist, and Mrs. Cissy Timmins, singer.<\/p>\n

The Catholic Women\u2019s League (CWL) of St. Anthony of Padua Parish was formed and chartered on February 27, 1925, with only 30 members.\u00a0 The first president of the CWL was Mrs. R. V. Winders.<\/p>\n

In 1928, Father Ryan went to Italy to study Cannon Law.\u00a0 During his stay there, he died and a plaque was placed at the front of the old church in his honor.<\/p>\n

1928 – 1938<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 1928, Rev. W. T. Edmondson<\/span><\/em> was appointed pastor by Archbishop Sinnott after serving St Augustine of Canterbury in Brandon, MB from 1924-1927.\u00a0 He was the Archbishop\u2019s helper and had requested to be moved to a small parish as he had a speech handicap. Rev. W. F. Edmondson was well known and respected in the municipality of West Kildonan.\u00a0 He continued to be the editor of the Northwest Review and was responsible for having the 2 rooms (11\u2019x9\u2019, 9\u2019x9\u2019) built over the sacristy and office.\u00a0 This two room suite served as living quarters for the pastor.\u00a0 Father Edmondson served at St. Anthony\u2019s for 10 years until his sudden death on August 19, 1938.<\/p>\n

1938 – 1945<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 1938, Rev. J. Alphonsus Webb<\/span><\/em> was appointed pastor by Archbishop Sinnott after serving St Augustine of Canterbury in Brandon, MB from 1933-1937.\u00a0 He purchased a building, formally used by the Salvation Army and he moved it alongside the church.\u00a0 It was connected to the church by a short hallway which connected with the partial basement under the church.\u00a0 This area was a place for catechism, social gatherings, meetings, etc.\u00a0 Rev. Webb resided on Semple Avenue until he was moved to Immaculate Conception Parish in 1945.<\/p>\n

1945 – 1953<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 1945, Rev. Maurice J. Cooney<\/span><\/em> was appointed pastor by Archbishop Philip Pocock.\u00a0\u00a0 Father Cooney was a Navy Chaplain during the war who was responsible for purchasing the property on Aikens and Burrin where the present church was built.\u00a0 The property which included tennis courts belonged to St. Anne\u2019s Church where Father Cooney would join the youth of the parish.\u00a0 He also formed a bowling league within the parish and bowled on the same league.\u00a0 In 1950, the 25th Anniversary of the Parish was celebrated. \u00a0He was then appointed to St. Augustine of Canterbury in Brandon, MB.<\/p>\n

1953 – 1964<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 1953, Rev. J. E. Campbell, B.A., M.A., J.C.D.<\/span><\/em>,<\/span> who was in St. Augustine of Canterbury, Brandon, MB from 1942-1943 & 1952-1953, was appointed by Archbishop Philip Pocock. \u00a0he was a former Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Winnipeg. \u00a0The parish was in the process of expanding; seating was insufficient and more pews had to be added. An extra mass was added to the Sunday schedule.\u00a0 Rev. Campbell, with the support of a few parishioners (Mr. J. Rollwagan, John Kelsch, Ted Beeston, A. G. McGavock, J. Hocken, Wally Off ) initiated the start of the \u201cnew church\u201d plans.\u00a0 They initially started the contact with a professional firm to organize a financial campaign (Wells Organization).<\/p>\n

In 1957<\/strong> a Building Fund and Budget Canvass Committee was formed to raise funds for the new church.\u00a0 The Canvass Organization Committee consisted of:<\/p>\n

Pastor:<\/span><\/em> Rev. Joseph E. Campbell<\/p>\n

Honorary Chairmen:<\/span><\/em> Mr. P. Smerchanski and Mr. J. Kelsch\u00a0\u00a0 General Chairman:<\/span><\/em> Mr. J. Rollwagen<\/p>\n

Canvass Chairman:<\/span><\/em> Mr. E. Beeston\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Team Chairman:<\/span> Mr. W. Off<\/em><\/p>\n

Arrangements Chairman:<\/span><\/em> Mr. J. H. Molloy<\/p>\n

Initial Gifts:<\/span><\/em> Mr. E. Weselake\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Special Gifts:<\/span><\/em> Mr. A. McGavock<\/p>\n

Team Captains:<\/span><\/em> Mr. C. Runge,\u00a0 Mr. R. Rose, and\u00a0 Mr. A. Strack<\/p>\n

Hostess Chairman:<\/span><\/em> Mrs. J. Kelsch<\/p>\n

By Mr. C. Runge, Team Chairman, 1957:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cOur Giving Can Be Of Two Kinds:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

A TOKEN GIFT is one which is so small that it has only a NEGATIVE<\/em><\/p>\n

IMPACT upon the Giver.<\/em><\/p>\n

A SACRIFICIAL GIFT is one which is large enough to have a POSITIVE<\/em><\/p>\n

SPIRITUAL IMPACT upon the Giver <\/em>and cannot be paid at one time…\u201d<\/p>\n

The estimated cost of the present church to build, in 1961, was $150,000.\u00a0 There was a canvass for weekly pledges. \u201cAn organized, intensive, face-to-face solicitation in the homes for weekly pledges held over the next 150 weeks began on April 14, 1957\u201d (quote by Mr. Beeston).\u00a0 The canvass began with a Parish Loyalty Dinner at the Marlborough Hotel, Winnipeg, Manitoba on March 31, 1957.<\/p>\n

In 1960, a Building Committee was formed and this Committee, working with Reverend J. E. Campbell, developed the plans.\u00a0 The members of the Building Committee were:<\/p>\n

Mr. E. C. Beeston\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. F. Keks\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. J. Maxom<\/p>\n

Mr. A. McGavock\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. J. Rewucki,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mr. J. Rollwagen<\/p>\n

Mr. C. Scarfe\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mr. P. Smerchanski<\/p>\n

In 1960, the architectural firm of Plumpton, Mipper and Associates Ltd. was hired.\u00a0 After a year, construction was completed and the cornerstone was blessed and placed on Sunday, August 20, 1961, by the Reverend N. J. Chartrand, Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Winnipeg, with a delegation from the Archbishop of Winnipeg, Most Reverend George Bernard Flahiff, C.S.B., D.D.\u00a0 The solemn blessing was held at the church on Sunday, November 5, 1961.<\/p>\n

1964-1970<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 1964, Rev. C. J. Klein, O.M.I.<\/span><\/em> was appointed pastor by<\/p>\n

Archbishop George Flahiff.\u00a0 In 1969, the mortgage of the present church was \u201cframed\u201d.<\/p>\n

1970-1980<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 1970, Rev. V. J. Fix, O.M.I.<\/span><\/em> was appointed pastor by Archbishop George Flahiff.\u00a0\u00a0 Father Fix foresaw a parish center which resulted in the purchase of the former Baptist Church on the corner of Semple Avenue and Aikens Street.\u00a0 The center was used by the catechetics and was a meeting place for the youth, Guides, and Brownies.\u00a0 In 1975, the 50th Anniversary of the Parish was celebrated.\u00a0 Mr. Walter Kowalski was studying to become a Deacon, and, in 1976, he was ordained to the permanent diaconate as Deacon Rev. Walter Frank Kowalski, B.Sc.Ed.\u00a0 Also, during Father Fix\u2019s term, Father Ralph MacKay celebrated his first mass.<\/p>\n

1980-1990<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 1980, Rev. Edward Lequiea, O.M.I.<\/span><\/em> was appointed pastor by Archbishop George Flahiff.\u00a0\u00a0 In the period that Father Lequiea was Pastor of our Parish, renovations were done;\u00a0 ramp for wheelchair access, the foyer and altar were renovated and an office and 3 rooms were added to the basement of the church.\u00a0 He also celebrated his 40th and 45th anniversary of the priesthood with St. Anthony of Padua Parish.<\/p>\n

Father Lequiea brought to our parish the meaningful music of the \u201cOur Father\u201d, which is still sung at many of our masses.\u00a0 The music was composed by Leona Gibney, sister of Father Gibney of Regina who is a friend of Father Lequiea\u2019s.\u00a0 Father Lequiea received permission to use this music and passed it on to many parishes throughout his career and now it is used as part of the celebration in many parishes.<\/p>\n

On August 23, 1988, Father Richard Arsenault and Father Darren Gurr were ordained Deacons (Sacred Order of the Diaconate) (Transitional) from our parish.\u00a0 On May 26, 1989, they were both ordained priests at St. Mary\u2019s Cathedral, Winnipeg. Manitoba.<\/p>\n

1990-1995<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 1990, Rev. Samuel Argenziano<\/span><\/em> was appointed pastor by Archbishop Adam Exner.\u00a0 Father Sam came from St. Edward The Confessor Church with his pet companion Rex.\u00a0 In 1994, he was instrumental in a number of renovations done in the church: doors, lighting, carpet, painting and a new sound system.\u00a0 During this time, the late Sir Thomas Cropo donated carillon bells for the church.<\/p>\n

Under the direction and guidance of Father Sam, on May 23, 1993, Father David was ordained Deacon from St. Anthony of Padua Parish (Sacred Order of The Diaconate (Transitional).\u00a0 Father David was ordained at St. Mary\u2019s Cathedral on May 12, 1994, and celebrated his first mass on May 15, 1994, at St. Anthony\u2019s.\u00a0 Father David is presently the Pastor of St. Theresa’s Parish in Middlechurch, Manitoba.\u00a0 Reverend Deacon Walter Frank Kowalski died on January 24, 1995.\u00a0 He served our parish faithfully until ill health prevented him from continuing his ministry.\u00a0 \u201cThe Souls of the just are in the hands of God\u201d. <\/em><\/p>\n

In 1990, Father Sam promoted the R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation) for adults.\u00a0 The Seniors Group (Leisure Club) was started in the Spring of 1991.\u00a0 The \u201cDream Team\u201d was a group that was visioning for the future and parish development.\u00a0 The \u201cRemembering Church\u201d group was also formed.\u00a0 This was a program which invited people back to the church.<\/p>\n

Father Sam supported the establishing of the Knights of Columbus, St. Anthony of Padua Council. 10569.\u00a0 The Council was formed in January 1991 with 43 members and the charter was signed in March 1991.<\/p>\n

Father Michael Wollbaum was a Seminarian Intern at St. Anthony\u2019s from August 1994 to August 1995 assisting Father Sam.\u00a0 Prior to our Parish, he entered St. Peter\u2019s Seminary in Ontario (1990) and onto St. Augustine\u2019s, Brandon (1993) and in August 1994 to St. Anthony\u2019s.\u00a0 He was ordained to The Sacred Order of The Diaconate (Transitional) at St. Mary\u2019s Cathedral on December 14, 1995.\u00a0 He was ordained to the Priesthood on May 2, 1996.\u00a0 Since his ordination, he has assisted in many Parishes:\u00a0 St. Mary\u2019s Cathedral, Amaranth, Swan River,\u00a0 Camperville, Dauphin, and Neepawa.\u00a0 Also, from June 1996 to July 1997 he was Pontifical Master of Ceremonies (in charge of liturgical ceremonies for the bishop).\u00a0 He is currently Pastor of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish in Winnipeg, Manitoba.<\/p>\n

In 1995, Father Sam went to Holy Rosary Parish on River Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba.<\/p>\n

1995-2002<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 1995, Father Terance McGrath<\/span><\/em> was appointed by Archbishop Rev. Leonard Wall.\u00a0 He came from Notre Dame Church in Selkirk, Manitoba.<\/p>\n

Terance McGrath was born on August 28, 1943, in Lindsay, Ontario (approximately 75 miles northeast east from Toronto, Ontario).\u00a0 His parents Edward McGrath and Mary Ellen Mooney had 7 children (5 boys, 2 girls); John, Lorraine (Etobicoke, Ontario), Robert (Oshawa, Ontario), Terance (Winnipeg), Barry (Calgary, Alberta), Sheila (Etobicoke, Ontario) and Edward (Reabora, Ontario).\u00a0 His eldest brother John passed away in 1975.\u00a0 He has 11 living nieces and nephews and one deceased.<\/p>\n

During his youth Terance attended:<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 St. Dominic\u2019s Catholic School for Boys in Lindsay,\u00a0Ontario for grades 1-5.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 St. Mary\u2019s Catholic School in Lindsay, Ontario for grades 6-8.<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lindsay Collegiate, Lindsay, Ontario for grades 9-13<\/p>\n

At age 18 (1961), Terance was called to become a priest.\u00a0 He entered\u00a0 Novitiate Nazareth House in St. Mary\u2019s, Ontario for one year of spiritual theology in preparation to go into the Society of Scarborough Foreign Missions (priests for foreign lands).\u00a0 It was compulsory at that time to complete this year in preparation for the Seminary.<\/p>\n

At age 19 (1962), Terance entered St. Frances Xavier Seminary in Toronto, Ontario, and attended classes at St. Augustine\u2019s Major Seminary. He studied for three years and received his Bachelor of Arts, B.A. majoring in philosophy, (Thomistic Philosophy, Latin, psychology, ethics, anthropology, and logic, etc.).<\/p>\n

He continued his studies for the next three years and majored in theology (scripture, church history, canon law, missiology (missionary studies).\u00a0 At age 22 (1965), he went onto Language School for 6 months for Spanish Immersion in St. Mary\u2019s, Ontario.\u00a0 Terance speaks Spanish fluently.<\/p>\n

In 1968, Terance was sent to the Dominican Republic to work with the missionaries.\u00a0 He was there for almost two years.<\/p>\n

At age 27 (1970), he went back to the Seminary (St. Michael\u2019s College, University of Toronto) for one year to complete his studies in theology.<\/p>\n

Reverend Terance was ordained to the diaconate in May 1971 from St. Augustine\u2019s Seminary in Toronto, Ontario by Archbishop Pocock.\u00a0 From May to June 1971, he was a deacon and was appointed to St. Gertrude\u2019s Church to assist the pastor.<\/p>\n

On July 31, 1971 (age 28) – Reverend Terance was ordained by Bishop Morocco in Lindsay, Ontario.\u00a0 His first mass was the next day – August 1, 1971, at his home parish, St. Mary\u2019s Roman Catholic Church, Lindsay, Ontario (where he was baptized, received his First Holy Communion and Confirmation).<\/p>\n

During the month of August he enjoyed a short holiday and in September, he continued his education (pastoral studies in counseling)\u00a0 at St. Paul\u2019s University in Ottawa for one year.\u00a0 In summer of 1972 (age 29), Father Terance (Father Terry) completed his master’s degree majoring in pastoral studies accenting on individual and group counseling.<\/p>\n

At this time, The Scarborough Fathers loaned Father Terry to Winnipeg for a one-year term (1972-73) as there was a shortage of priests.\u00a0 He was sent to St. Edward\u2019s Church as an assistant priest (part-time) with Father Louis McCloskey.\u00a0 During this period, he was also a marriage counselor at the Pastoral Centre on Wolseley Street.<\/p>\n

Father\u2019s term was extended for another year at St. Edward\u2019s Church (1973-1974).\u00a0 He continued to assist Father Louis McCloskey part-time and continued to help with marriage counseling at the Pastoral Centre and in addition,\u00a0 co-ordinated the marriage preparation classes from the Pastoral Centre.<\/p>\n

In 1974, Cardinal Flahiff appointed Father Terry to Stony Mountain Federal Prison and Rockwood Institute as Chaplain and the town\u2019s priest (1974-1976). He commuted from Winnipeg and also conducted youth masses every Sunday evening at St. Paul The Apostle Church in Charleswood.<\/p>\n

During this time on request by Cardinal Flahiff, Father Terry started the process of incardination into the Winnipeg Diocese to be completed three years later (1977).<\/p>\n

In 1976. Father Terry was asked by the B.C. Region to coordinate the Chaplaincy Services at Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford, B.C (federal prison).\u00a0 He became a Federal Peace Officer and coordinated the religious programs for the inmates at Matsqui, B.C.,\u00a0 Mission, B.C., and the Region Medical Centre.\u00a0 He worked closely with the Chaplains in learning to meet the religious needs of the many inmates.\u00a0\u00a0 He was also involved in the process of closing the B.C.P. Prison.<\/p>\n

In the Fall of 1978, Archbishop Flahiff appointed Father Terry to St. Peter\u2019s Church in Winnipeg, replacing Msgr. Michael Moore.\u00a0 During his four-year stay (1982), the church debt was decreased,\u00a0 re-organizing of storage areas and a garage was built.<\/p>\n

In 1982-1991 (nine years), Father Terry was appointed to Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Parish.\u00a0 His involvement was: \u00a0planning and developing, renovating and expanding the church, hall, administration and education area, social area and worship area.<\/p>\n

From 1991-1995 (four years), Father Terry was appointed to Notre Dame Church in Selkirk, Manitoba.<\/p>\n

In August 1995, Father Terance was appointed to St. Anthony of Padua Parish.\u00a0 During these years, he has supported many projects such as new windows in the rectory, new boiler, new ventilation system, patio area renovations, new sunroom, new kitchen (hall), new floor tiles (hall), office renovations and security system, etc.\u00a0 He also guided our many parish groups; P.P.C.-Parish Pastoral Council, CWL-Catholic Women\u2019s League, Knights of Columbus, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, the three Choirs, Altar Servers, Liturgy, R.C.I.A.-Right of Christian Initiation for Adults, Catechists, Marriage Preparation, Bingo Committee, Leisure Group, Finance Committee, Collection Counters, Decorating Committee and Children\/Youth Liturgy.<\/p>\n

Fr. Terry nominated Edward Winiarz for a special honor, and he received the Benemerenti Medal.\u00a0 The conferral of this honour took place on Sunday, November 14, 1999, at St. Mary\u2019s Cathedral.\u00a0 This is a special award given by the Pope to an individual who has given many dedicated years of service to the church.<\/p>\n

In 2002, Fr. Terry was appointed pastor of St. Charles Parish.<\/p>\n

2002-2006<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2002, Msgr. Michael Moore<\/span><\/em> was appointed by Archbishop Rev. V. James Weisgerber.\u00a0 He came from\u00a0St. Charles Parish in Winnipeg, Manitoba.<\/p>\n

Msgr. Moore semi-retired in July of 2006<\/p>\n

2006-2011<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2006, Fr. Henryk Laciak<\/span><\/em> was appointed by Archbishop Rev. V. James Weisgerber.\u00a0 He came from\u00a0Our Lady of Victory Parish\u00a0in Winnipeg, Manitoba.<\/p>\n

Fr. Henryk retired in July of 2011.<\/p>\n

2011-2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2011, Fr. Mark Filips<\/em><\/span> was appointed Parochial Administrator<\/em> for a 1-year term by Archbishop Rev. V. James Weisgerber.\u00a0 He came from\u00a0St. Charles Parish in Winnipeg, Manitoba.<\/p>\n

On June 3, 2011, Fr. Mark Filips was ordained at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Winnipeg, Manitoba.<\/p>\n

Fr. Mark was born on September 29 in Kenora, Ontario.\u00a0 His parents are\u00a0Donald and Alicia and he has two brothers Greg and Ian.<\/p>\n

Education:<\/p>\n

– Humber College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto 1994-1995<\/p>\n

– Funeral Service Program. Apprenticeship with Jenkens Funeral Home in Thunder Bay, 1995-1996<\/p>\n

– Funeral Director and Embalmers License 1997<\/p>\n

– Worked in the Funeral profession for 10 years in Thunder Bay, Kenora, and Winnipeg<\/p>\n

– University of Manitoba (St.\u00a0Paul’s College) Winnipeg, 1999-2003: undergraduate degree (BA) major – Religious Studies: minor – Philosophy.<\/p>\n

– Sacred Heart School of Theology, Hales Corners (Milwaukee) Wisconsin, 2007-2011, Master of Divinity (MDiv)<\/p>\n

While Fr. Mark was at the University of Manitoba, he studied Modern Greek language for 3 years and in the Seminary studied Spanish.<\/p>\n

In his childhood, he took piano lessons at the Royal Conservatory of Music up top Level Four.\u00a0 He still enjoys playing the piano and the organ.\u00a0 Fr. Mark also danced Ukrainian Dancing with the Junior Vesalka Dancers in Winnipeg, Manitoba.<\/p>\n

Fr. Mark had a handrail built and installed on the steps of the altar to the ambo for the readers and had a beautiful stained glass window made and put into the confessional while he was here.\u00a0 The stained glass window was made by one of our parishioners, Ray Mazur and donated by him and his wife Peggy.<\/p>\n

Fr. Mark was appointed Pastor of St. Jude’s in Erickson on July 3, 2012.\u00a0 From that parish he will also serve St. Alphonsus Parish in Minnedosa, Sacred Heart Church in Elphinstone and reduced service\u00a0at St. Elizabeth of Hungry Church in Polonia.<\/p>\n

2012 – Present<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2012, Fr. Dominic Yuen<\/span><\/em> was appointed Pastor by Archbishop Rev. V. James Weisgerber.\u00a0 He came from\u00a0St. Augustine\u00a0of Canterbury Church in Brandon, Manitoba.<\/p>\n

Father Dominic was born and grew up in Brandon. He received all of his sacraments of initiation as well as celebrated one of his first masses at St. Augustine\u2019s Church.<\/p>\n

He received his diploma in Psychiatric Nursing at the Brandon Mental Health Center where he worked for some fourteen years. He received his Bachelor’s Degree at the Brandon University and his Masters of Divinity at the University of Western Ontario in London, ON.<\/p>\n

A graduate of St. Peter\u2019s Seminary in London, Father Dominic served as an assistant at Holy Rosary Parish in Winnipeg and as pastor in Russell and Rossburn until being sent to St. Augustine\u2019s as pastor in July 2006.<\/p>\n

Father Dominic attributes his relationship with Jesus Christ and his early spiritual development to his mother, the priests of St. Augustine\u2019s and to many of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions whom he holds with deep affection. Father considers it an awesome privilege to have been able to serve his home parish as pastor.<\/p>\n

On July 3, 2012, Fr. Dominic has been appointed Pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish (WK) in Winnipeg.\u00a0 He has been very busy while at St. Anthony’s and supported many upgrades and renovations in our parish.<\/p>\n

In 2014, the rectory and office areas were upgraded and renovated. \u00a0In 2015, new lights and fans were installed in the parish and in 2016, the roof was re-shingled.\u00a0 2017,\u00a0 the sanctuary wall was beautifully redesigned and 2018 brought us a new ceramic floor to match.\u00a0 Our beautiful Adoration Chapel and gathering space was completed in 2020.\u00a0 Currently, people come Tuesday –\u00a0 Friday during office hours.\u00a0 We are not at the point of being open 24hours yet, but in time we hope that will happen.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Fr. Dominic started a Vocational Discernment Group shortly after arriving at St. Anthony’s.  From this group 2 men entered the seminary.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fr. John Schnurr was ordained a priest on May 4, 2019 and is a priest in the Diocese of Hamilton, Ontario where he is from.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"Fr. Oliver Omega was ordained on June 9, 2023 and will become Parochial Vicar of St. Augustine of Canterbury Parish in Brandon and St. Mary’s Parish in Souris on August 1, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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