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NOVEMBER
28, 2008
Throughout the remainder of the
month of November, the work on the chapel remodeling project
progressed rapidly, the workers completing all the new electrical
wiring. Father Scott was able to purchase a complete set
of lights on clearance at a bargain price. The dry wall
was hung throughout. Then the stucco was sprayed on to the
ceiling. However, the result was not even, on account of
irregularities in the original ceiling. Consequently, it
was decided to cover the entire ceiling with a new layer
of dry wall, before redoing the stucco. This delayed the
project by a couple of days, but was well worth while. Maple
flooring, to match the original hardwood maple floor, was
chosen for the sanctuary.
Furthermore, given the urgency and enthusiasm
for completing the project rapidly, Father Scott contracted
with the workers to complete also the following projects:
construct the sanctuary and organ platforms, repair the
hardwood floor, install a hardwood floor in the sanctuary,
paint the walls, build a confessional. Together with labor
and supplies the whole project is estimated to cost around
$23,000, but as of now only $14,600 has been collected.
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The photo of the
students ofOur Lady of Mount Carmel Academy,
together with their three teachers and two priests
in front of the altar of St. Joseph,
in the entrance way. This photo was taken for the
chocolate drive,
the success of which they placed in the hands of St.
Joseph.
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The end of the First Quarter of
the first year of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was on Friday
November 14. The report cards were completed by the faculty
over the weekend, and Father Scott was able to hand them
out to the students, one at a time, the following Monday
17, first day of the Second Quarter.
It was on Friday afternoon November 21,
that the first meeting of the Brebeuf troop of Catholic
boy scouts took place at the school. The goal of the association
is to give outdoor skills and activities to boys 11 years
old and above, realism and manliness together with a team
spirit, within the context of the practice of Catholic Faith
and virtue. Mr. James Paraschuk, who recently moved from
Saskatchewan, has agreed to take responsibility for the
Scout troop, under the spiritual direction of Father May.
However, Friday afternoon not being a convenient time for
everyone, it was decided to continue the meetings every
Sunday after the 10:00 a.m. Mass. The first meetings concentrated
on practical skills concerning the use of knives and ropes.
The chocolate drive did not really get
going until Sunday November 23, the boxes of chocolates
only arriving on the previous Friday. However, within a
few days nearly all the 50 boxes had been distributed, and
many sold, and so a further 30 boxes was delivered within
a week. It is hoped that this fundraiser will make up the
shortfall in the funds necessary to complete the chapel.
On Friday November 28, our long awaited
aluminum flag pole was erected, in the midst of the piles
of snow. There was already a pole here, but at the front
of what was originally the school entrance. However, now
the school entrance is on the side, and it is this side
that is visible, being immediately in front of the parking
lot. The Our Lady of Mount Carmel school flag has been designed
and ordered, and soon it will be able to fly in front of
the school, alongside the Canadian flag.
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| Erecting
the new flagpole in the falling snow
and very cold weather
outside the Principal's office on Friday November
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The aluminum flagpole
finally stands erect, ready to carry the national
and school flags.
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