Acknowledgements
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Acknowledgements
Here at Sacred Heart, we have been most fortunate to have forward looking Priests who have fostered Lay Ministry on all levels.
Lay Ministers, be they Staff or those who have given so generously of their time and talents, enabled our various ministries and committees to flourish and grow.
Most importantly, the support of you, our Parishioners and your families have been and will be one of our most valuable assets. Your kindness, trust and inclusion has greatly enriched our Parish Family. A sincere and grateful “Thank You”.
As we move into Sarnia Bluewater Roman Catholic Family of Parishes, may our loving God, His son Jesus and the Holy Spirit continue to guide and bless us.
2020 and 2021 have been a particularly challenging times for everyone due to the many restrictions and health threats dues to COVID 19 and following variants. Our Pastoral and Lay Staff have gone above and beyond to meet the needs of our Parish Family during COVID. Thank you too all.
Father Matthew Bedard, our Pastor, Father Raymond Masse, our Associate Pastor and Father Gilbert Simard, who stepped in following the untimely death of Father Ray, have met the challenges of the many changing restrictions placed on them during this time of COVID 19.
Thank you to the following who contributed to this history of our Parish. This has been quite the endeavor. Without your input, expertise and knowledge the true nature and life of Sacred Heart Parish Family would not have been recorded for those who will follow. This is our Family Tree. We are both proud and humbled to pass this on. God bless you all.
John Barnfield Rayjon Share Care
Maggie Barnfield Baptism Preparation, Missions & Photography
Nancy Bechard St. Clair & District Catholic School Board
Mary Ann Barcroft Guthrie Former Parish Secretary
Fr. Matthew Bedard Reflection on Sacred Heart Parish
Christine Bressette Youth Ministry
Krystal Butler St. Patrick’s High School History
Peter Burns Bereavement Ministry, Visioning & Coediting
Sandra Burns Technical Support
Stella Burns Co-ordinating History
Peter Fitzsimons Ushers
Sheila Fitzsimons Coediting
Joanna Giresi Youth Ministry
Pat Hobin & Martha Knight Catholic Women’s League
Greg Hogan St. Vincent de Paul
Leanne Moran Music and Pastoral Ministry
Marg Maheu Caring and Sharing Ministry
Brian Murphy Ushers
Larry & Nicky Renaud Social Committee & Senior Altar Servers
Cathy Smith Youth Ministry
Deacon Christopher Stoesser Archives & Permanent Diaconate
Church Warden Deb Walker St. John-in-the-Wilderness Anglican Church
Special Thank You to:
Cathy Cimetta, Parish Financial Secretary
Michelle Christie, Parish Sacramental Secretary
Debra Majer, Archivist for the Diocese of London
Sources: The Historical Highlights of Sacred Heart 50th Anniversary Publication – Anne Hummel.
Sacred Heart Parish Archives.
“Gather up the Fragments” A History of the Diocese of London. Michael Power, Daniel J. Brock, et al. Published by the Diocese of London, Canada. 2008.
Diocese of London Archives.
As we join together as a Family of Parishes, may our loving God, his Son Jesus and the Holy Spirit continue to guide and bless us.Appendix
Pastors
Reverend T.G. Dill 1949-1951
Reverend J.F. Kelly 1951-1956
Reverend A.F. Scalisi 1956-1965
Reverend D. Kenny McMahon 1965-1982
Reverend P. Crunican 1982-1987
Reverend J. Hardy 1987-1988
Rev. T.J. Lever 1988-1998
Reverend L.G. Desjardins 1998-2010
Reverend P. Keller 2010-2013
Reverend V. Guilikers 2013-2018
Reverend D.M. Bedard 2018-2021
Associate Pastors
Reverend J. Devine 1960-1961
Reverend R.B. Burton 1961-1965
Reverend P. Morris 1965-1966
Reverend W. Powell 1966-1967
Rev. C.E. Sullivan 1967
Reverend J.J. Bensette 1967-1968
Reverend J.H. Chaseley 1968-1970
Reverend C. McLean 1970-1971
Reverend R. Guilbeault 1971-1975
Reverend E. Bugala 1975-1981
Reverend P. Beck 1981-1982
Reverend B. Coady 1983-1985
Reverend P. Phillips 1985-1987
Reverend R. Buchanan 1987-1988
Reverend T. Janisse 1988-1990
Reverend D.M. Vere 1990-1994
*Reverend M. Bolohan 1992
Reverend M. Charbonneau 1994-1996
Reverend G. Keep 1996-1997
Reverend Z. Sawicki 1997-2000
Reverend P. Nicholson 2001-2003
No Associate Pastor 2003-2010
Reverend A. Kolenchery 2010-2012
Reverend D. Butler 2012-2013
Reverend F. Komolafe 2013-2016
Reverend D. Johnston 2016-2018
Reverend A. Eboh 2018-2019
Reverend R.J. Masse 2019-2021
In residence & assisting Rev. G. Simard 2021
*Reverend Bolohan was assigned to Sacred Heart following his Ordination for two months prior to his Parish assignment in July, 1992.
Permanent Deacons
Reverend Mr. D. Robertson 2009
Reverend Mr. C. Stoesser 2015
Pastoral Ministers
Sister Patricia Hogan CSJ 1984
Maggie Barnfield
Stella Burns 1984-2010
Leanne Moran 2010-2021
Co-ordinators of Youth Ministry
Mary Valiquet 1990-1992
Cathy Smith 1993-2001
Joanna Giresi 2001-2011
Christine Bressette 2012-2019
Past Lay Staff
Arnold & Mary Bongers
Jean McEachen 1982-1986
Mary Ann Barcroft 1986-2012
Harry Daamen 1983-2008
Ruth Daamen 1983-2008
Sheila Ramus 1993-2010
Laurie McCormack 2001-2013
Present Lay Staff 2021
Michelle Christie 2012-2021
Cathy Cimetta 2014-2021
Ana Maria Moniz 2011-present
Seminarians
C. Beausoliel 1983
V. Guilikers 1984
A. DelCiancio 1987
R. Rocheleau 1990
P. Biorchia 1992
J. Kuilboer 1994