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Terrace Bay News, 8 Jun 1961, p. 9

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June 8, 1961 REV, DEAN E.Ae GALLAGHER HONOURED Honouring the Silver Jubilee of the Very Reverend Dean E,A,Gallagher on his Ordina- tion as a Priest of God, Parishioners of St. Martin's Roman Catholic Church in Terrace Bay and friends filled the Parish Hall to capacity Tuesday evening, May 30th, Mr. W.E. Cavanaugh spoke of thepleasure his Parish- ioners took in paying tribute to their : beloved Pastor on such an auspicious occa- sion, They were pleased also to welcome visiting Clergy, guests from the Lakehead and many friends from the District, Beginning with the children of the Parish, Mr,Cavanaugh presented Michael Gombola and Lita Marie Boudreau, Michael -said-'Little folk though we be, We too want a share in -- the joys of your Silver Jubilee" and of their hope that the Dean remain on, even until his Golden Jubilee, giving the Dean a Scroll, Lita Marie presented a Spiritual Bouquet to Father Gallagher and listed off it's Pledges, Representing the Highschool youth of the Parish, Ed Kenneyreala Scroll té Dean Gallagher before presenting it and Annette Boudreau listed the Catholic Girls! Club Spiritual Bouquet as well as making a pre- sentation of a.gift set of vestments, On behalf of his committee and the Par- ishioners, Mr,Cavanaugh congratulated Dean Gallagher on his Silver Jubilee and presen- ted ham with a purse. Dean Gallagher thanked his friends and, though being most grateful to the Parishioners, expressed a wish that this money be used toset up a bursary for the education of students for the Priesthood for foreign Missions. .Coming as a complete sur- prise to the people of the Church, Mr, Cavanaugh replied for them, "Since coming to Terrace Bay five years ago Dean Gallagher, through his unselfish efforts for the moral good of this Community, has become an insti- tution in our daily lives here, Perhaps, from selfish motives, the Anni- versary Committee felt that our Pastor was wearing himself out physically anda vaca- tion trip to Rome would also be to our advantage, : Although disappointed for the moment at the Dean's announcement, I must point out that mental contentment is often more impor- tant than physical fitness and the Bursary being our Pastor's wish, I know I speak for the Parish as a whole when.I. say that we are happy to concede to his wishes," Mr. Cavanaugh then gave credit to his hard-working committee of Mesdames E,Pineault J.Marcella, JShubaly, Bill Cavanaugh and Miss Cathy Smith, Messrs, G,Valiquette and M, Nicol, Canvass Chairman had been Mr, D.J.Gilles; Miss Smith had headed the Deco~.. ration Committee; Mrs J. Hale chaired the luncheon committee; Mrs, Don Doudreau versed: the school children and Father Cano, P,P., of Schreiber acted as Advisor, Regret was voiced that the Bishop was unabie to be present tut congratulatory telegrams were read from Most Revs E.Q. Jennings, D.D., Bishop of Fort William, -- Rt.Reve. Monseignor A,J,Hogan, D.P., V.Ge, P,P, of Fort Wiiliam and from Rt.Rev,Mons., E-Hebert, DePey VeG., PP. of Keewatin, Many greetings arrived from other Priests of the Diocese and friends, Father A.Creengrass, P,P, of Marathon rose to express appreciation of his friend- --_shinwith Daan Caltagher and recsiled TERRACE BAY NEWS 'were served by the ladies, --" ; -- -- Page 9 PERMA ALUMINUM PRODUCTS 180 N,Cumberland St,, Port Arthur, Ont. PHONE DI 41832 FIRST LINE LIFETIME ALUMINUM SELF STORING WINDOWS 5 iD COMPLETE WITH SCREEN ~- 2D 22 INSTALLED , 'BUY DIREOT & SAVE | SELF STORING AL -- _ $6 9.50 District Kepresentative P H ONE Albert Cadieux 36096 99 =LAURIER AVE, humorous incidents of their early associa-~ tion, He too, offered his praise of the Dean, considering him a symbol of a real true Priest, and one who was always an inspira- tion, Mrs, T.H.Carrol, from Fort Villiam, also recalled associations with Dean Gallagher, then presented him with a gift from the Ladies Auxiliary of 'St.Joseph's Boarding School in Fort William, Rev.Father T.J,Gallagher from Milton, Ont. was happy to join in the celebrations, He had been honoured to join his brother that morning and evening in Masses of Thanks- giving. He mentioned that prayer alone had brought the Dean through serious illness to arrive finally at his Silver Jubilee. He. offered personal congratulations to the Dean 'and asked the Good Lord to spare him that he be allowed to continue as Pastor for many years to come, Other guests of note were Rev.Father A,Rolland, S.J., of Long Lac and Father J.M,Cano, P.P., of Schreiber, 'Mr, Cavanaugh then introduced the Reeve of Terrace Bay, Mr. J.Ferrier who stated how pleased he and Mrs.Ferrier were to be includ ed on this very wonderful occasion, He said "The Church is the centre of our moral code and it is dedicated men like Dean Gallagher who keep it together."'" He regretted there .WaS not somie civic citation he could present | 'to the Dean for the great force for good he -has been in this Community, Good wishes were expressed individually -as Dean Gallagher. met with everyone gathered in the Parish Hall, and coffee and dainties The head table was graced with a low milk white bowl of white snapdragons, baby blue mums and green leaves sprayed with silver. -matching bud vases of pink roses and similar : vases on the serving tables were filled with : pink Glacioli. Flanking were A beautiful dais had been created in white and blue and the pillars were covered in silver and blue and about the Hall were -placed indications of the general powers of the Priesthood, the handwork of Mrs. M.Nicol and at the far end of the Hall _a backdrop depicting the Church, School and the occasion. : Earlier in the evening a Solemn High Mass had been celebrated by Very Rev.Dean EeA, - Gallagher. assisted by Fether T,J,Gallagher, P.P., as Deacon and Father A.Greengrass, P,P as Sub-Deacon, In the Sanctuary were Father J,M.Cano, P.P., and Father A,Rolland, S.J.; ~and~ servers were Id-Kermoy, (Gont!d Ps 1%)

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