Grad News 2

Share events and important occasions in your life. Share photos of get togethers with fellow '78 grads.
Inquiring minds want to know......and see!

Send info and pictures to michaelpower-stjoes1978@hotmail.com


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Annual Christmas Get Together
at the "Crooked Cue"

Sunday December 23, 2018
8 PM

All 1978 grads are welcome


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CLASS OF '78 CRUISE
Saturday July 28, 2018

The plan is to cruise along the Niagara Escarpment, ending up in Thorold at the Inn at Lock 7. Catherine has 3 rooms reserved, all facing the lock (watch the ships rise past your window), for those who want to stay and relax, have a few drinks at the pub and catch up.  You'll go our own ways Sunday morning.  Anyone not riding a motorcycle but wanting to meet in Thorold is welcome too!
 

 Please contact Catherine (Benac) Bohdanowicz at cboh@rogers.com for more info/to confirm your interest. 



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Date for our class of '78 40th reunion
is booked and confirmed.

Saturday September 8, 2018

Details have been finalized, we are a GO!
Click on the link on the "Home Page" for all REunion info.

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John Hartman, Mary Beth Mathe (Dunnigan), Kevin Phillips, Frank Dunnigan, Joe Adamick, Leslie Corrigan (Hudson), Frank McGrath, Jamie Matera, Kevin Banis, Frank Baldanza, Dave Jeffrey, Sam Iuerillo, Scott McNally

Photos from the "Crooked Cue"

Saturday Deecember 23, 2017

Mary Beth Mathe (Dunnigan), Joe Adamick, Bill Gilkinson, Jamie Matera, John Hartman

"The Three Franks" (Dunnigan, McGrath, Baldanza)

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Annual Christmas Get Together

at the "Crooked Cue"
Saturday December 23, 2017
8 PM 

3056 Bloor St. W (Royal York & Bloor)

All '78 Grads are welcome


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Maureen Tolan, Maggie Jessup, Cecilia DeMonte, Majda Senicar, Leslie Corrigan

A small group this year but a lot of fun.
Between drinking and eating we squeezed in over four hours of catch up, reminiscing and everyhing in between.
Time does fly when youre having fun!
Thanks for an enjoyable evening ladies.


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ANNUAL GIRLS' NIGHT OUT
Friday November 3, 2017 - 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a casual and relaxing evening with the girls.
Reminise with fellow '78 grads, great food and drink and more than a few laughs are guaranteed!

For more details contact Leslie at michaelpower-st1978@hotmail.com


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Rosella Casalino
1959 - 2017

It is with sadness that I inform you of the passing of
fellow 1978 graduate
Rosella Casalino (Mais) on May 15, 2017.
Heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.



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...TO ALL GOLFERS...

Fellow 78 grad Judy Galbraith runs a yearly golf tournament
in honour of her brother who passed away in 2014
and attnded Michael Power (1972).

The proceeds (100%) go to the Peter Galbraith Memorial Scholarship Award at MPSJ and is given to one of the graduates in his memory.
It goes to a graduating student who is an example to others of respect, humility, friendship and civility for all members of the school community. This person looks to be everyone's friend and someone who strives to be the best person they can be.

If you would like to enjoy a day of golfing and a great meal while supporting this worthy cause please contact Judy at the number on the poster.


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A blast from the past!
Here's a high school days photo submitted to the website
by Patty DeMonte.
Can you figure out who everyone is?
Thanks for sharing Patty!

Ann McKay, Irene Semko, Patty DeMonte, Jeanette Hilliard
Cecilia DeMont, Cathy Wilson, Lily Gaber, Louise Crown, Paula ?




 

Cecilia DeMonte, Patty DeMonte, Jeanette Hilliard, Lily Gaber & Louise Crowne

and now...2016

 

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PHOTOS FROM THE CROOKED CUE
December 23, 2016

 

Scott McNally,Sean Croke, David Spagnolo, Bonnie Sawarna, Dave Jeffrey, Leslie Corrigan,Frank Canaletti, Debbie Luzar, Gerry Whelan, Cam Natale, Mary Beth Mathe, Majda Senicar, Frank Dunnigan, John Hartman,Denis Gubert, Frank Baldanza, Carmen Cachia, Mark

Left: Frank Baldanza, Sean Croake, Dave Jeffrey, Scott McNally. Right: Jamie Matera, Frank Dunnigan, Mary Beth Mathe

Left: Mark Drury, Dave Spagnolo, John Hartman, Bonnie Sawarna, Cam Natale. Right: Kevin Phillips, Paul Smith, Debbie Luzar, Mary Beth Mathe, Frank Dunnigan

Left: Debbie Luzar, Bonnie Sawarna, Leslie Corrigan. Right Majda Senicar, Carmen Cachia, Frank Baldanza

Left: Gerry Whelan, Paul Smith, Denis Gubert, Dave Jeffrey, Dave Spagnolo. Right Leslie Corrigan, Kevin Phillips

Scott McNally returns to Sean Croake his text book from 1975. Note to self...never lend Scott a book...LOL

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Annual Christmas Get Together
at the "Crooked Cue"
3056 Bloor St. W., Etobicke

Friday December 23, 2016
8pm

All 1978 Grads are welcome!

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Patty DeMonte, Mary DiFonzo, Gia Antonacci, Leslie Corrigan, Majda Senicar, Debbie Luzar, Maureen Donovan, Cecilia DeMonte, Maureen Tolan. (Maggie Jessup not in group photo, but was there)

Girls' Night Out 2016
Thanks for coming out ladies. Who doesn't love a stressfree evening spent walking down memory lane with high school classmates. Add in some great conversation and a few good laughs to round out the night. A fun evening had by all.
First Friday in November again next year.
The more the merrier!
 

Maureen Donovan, Cecilia DeMonte, Leslie Corrigan and Patty DeMonte

Maggie Jessup, Majda Senicar and Debbie Luzar

Maureen Tolan and Mary DiFonzo

Maureen Donovan, Cecilia DeMonte, Gia Antonacci and Patty DeMonte

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ANNUAL GIRLS' NIGHT OUT
Friday November 4th, 2016 - 6:30 pm

Join us for a casual and relaxing evening with the girls.
Dinner, drinks and good conversation with
fellow '78 grads.

If interested contact Leslie at michaelpower-stjoes1978@hotmail.com
for details.

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Calling all '78 grads from

St. Clement Elemetary School

Mini reunion for those who attended St. Clement before going to MPSJ and graduating in 1978

The Open Cork
2101 Dundas St. E., Mississauga
Sunday September 25, 2016
5 P.M.

Mark your calendar and pass it on to anyone you may know who was a part of this school group!


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Paula Rockett

It is with sadness that I inform you of the passing of
Pauline Kehoe (nee Rockett) on Monday May 30, 2016.
Heartfelt sympathies to her family and friends and fellow '78 grad
 Pat Kehoe. Paula was a fellow classmate for four years before graduating from grade twelve in 1977.
May all who knew her find some comfort in good memories.
Love, peace and caring thoughts.

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A few pictures from the Crooked Cue on Wednesday December 23, 2015
Thanks to all who dropped by and made the evning fun!
Same date, time and place next year:)
 

Gerry Whelan, Joe Adamick, Scott McNally, Frank Baldanza, Kevin Phillips, Leslie Corrigan, Mark Drury, Jeff Hudson

Frank Baldanza, Joe Adamick, Gerry Whelan

Frank Baldanza, Gerry Whelan, Cecilia DeMonte, Dave Jeffreys, Denis Gubert, Bill Gilkinson, Joe Adamick, Scott McNally, Leslie Corrigan, Mark Drury

Leslie Corrigan, Kevin Phillips, Marrk Drury

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Annual
"Crooked Cue Christmas Get Together"

Wednesday December 23rd, 2015
The Crooked Cue
3056 Bloor Street W.
(Bloor & Royal York)
8 PM start

All '78 grads are welcome


 

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Girls' Night Out 2015 - November 6, 2015
 

Kathleen Byrne, Janice Ward, Cecilia DeMonte, Leslie Corrigan, Maureen Tolan, Majda Senicar, Gia Antonacci

 

What a fun evening!

Lots of good conversation and a lot of laughs.
Thanks ladies for a very enjoyable evening.
First Friday in November again next year:)




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Enjoy a casual evening with fellow St. Joe's '78 grads.

Friday November 6, 2015
6:30 PM

Contact michaelpower-stjoes1978@hotmail.com for further details:)


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Kevin Phillips New Year's Day Levee at Mulligan's Pub

Fellow '78 grad Kevin Phillips
 

On Jan. 1, 2015 '78 MPSJ grad Kevin Phillips and "The Stew" entertained at Mulligan's Pub in Mississauga to a packed house! A little bit of everything for everybody. Guest appearance by Canadian entertainer Virgil Scott as well as Johnny Omand and Megan Jean Hawley.

Kevin and "The Stew" perform regularly on Sundays at Mulligan's Pub...... starting time 5:30 p.m.

A great way to spend a Sunday evening and support a fellow grad. Great music, good times, fun vibes!
Check them out.....you won't be disappointed!

 

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The 1978 MPSJ gang at the "Crooked Cue"
on December 23, 2014

Starting at the back left to right: Marg Riley (Maggie Grace), Scott McNally, Brian Anderson, Frank McGrath, Kevin Phillips, Carmen Cachia, Anne Hudson, Frank Baldanza, Denis Gubert, Leslie Corrigan (Hudson), Bill Gilkinson, Mark Drury

A good evening had by all......where did the time go?
In town for the holidays and joining in for the evening were Anne Hudson (in from Auckland, New Zealand) and Frank McGrath (in from Qatar, United Arab Emirates). You never know who will be there from year to year, truly a nice suprise when you get there!
Until next year..........:)


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Debbie Liiv, Maggie Jessup, Leslie Corrigan - 1978 MPSJ "50th Birthday Bash" June 2009

Debbie Liiv
April 15, 1959 - November 15, 2014

fellow 1978 graduate

Our thoughts and prayers to all of Debbie's family and friends
May you rest in peace



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Annual Christmastime get together at

"The Crooked Cue"
3056 Bloor Street West (at Royal York Rd)
Tuesday December 23, 2014

Drop by anytime after 7 P.M. to visit with fellow 1978 grads.
All are welcome!



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Girls' Night 2014
 

Girls' Night 2014 Cecilia, Patty, Gia, Leslie, Maureen, Maureen and Majda

Cecilia DeMonte, Patty DeMonte

Maureen Donovan, Gia Antonacci, Maureen Tolan

Majda Senicar, Leslie Hudson

Girls' Night Out was held on Friday November 7, 2014 this year
(first Friday in November every year)
and as always was a very enjoyable evening. A lot of catching up with each others lives with even more reminicing and heartfelt laughter.
Thanks to those who joined in and made it a memorable and fun evening.
Cheers!



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Leslie Corrigan & Sharon Bell taken in the hallway of MPSJ Centre Portable 1977

Sharon Bell
1959 - 2014
 fellow '78 graduate died peacefully surrounded by her family , at the age of 55, on Friday October 31, 2014 after a battle with cancer.

Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday November 4 at St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church and was a lovely mass and tribute to the person Sharon was and the people she touched through her life.

Classmates Scott McNally, Gerry Whelan and myself attended.

Rest in Peace Sharon


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Retiring Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion celebrates with newly elected Mayor Bonnie Crombie at Bonnie's victory party, October 27, 2014

Fellow 1978 MPSJ graduate
Bonnie Crombie (Sawarna)
wins the Mississauga  mayoral election
on Monday October 27, 2014.
Bonnie replaces retiring Mayor Hazel McCallion who
has run the City of Mississauga for 36 years.
We wish you much success Bonnie!

Congratulations Bonnie!



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Friday Novenber 7, 2014

All 1978 St. Joe's Grads are welcome
Contact michaelpower-stjoes1978@hotmail.com for further details



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EAT, DRINK, PLAY POOL and be MERRY!

 

Annual get together at the

"Crooked Cue"

3056 Bloor Steet West

Monday December 23, 2013

 

Drop by after 7 pm for a visit with fellow 1978 grads

All are welcome


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St. Clement Catholic Elementary School

is celebrating its 50th anniversary

May 9 & 10, 2014

 

If you are a former student check out the link below

http://stclement50th.com

 

and pass along the info to anyone else you are still in touch with who may be interested in this event




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GIRL'S NIGHT OUT 2013

 

A very enjoyable evening even though there was a small group this year.

We were back again at VIBO and in front of the cozy fireplace.

Lovely setting, great food and quality time spent with old classmates.

It felt like being at someones home around the kitchen table

only no one had to cook or clean up!

Until next year ladies.........

Ceic DeMonte (Bahr, Debbie Luzar (Thomson), Leslie Corrigan (Hudson), Majda Senicar (Krosel), Maureen Tolan (Shanahan).

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Annual

1978 Grads

 

 

Friday November 1, 2013

 

This annual event has the guest list changing every year. You never know who will be there. Join us for dinner and a fun and relaxing evening of catch up and reminiscing!

 

contact michaelpower-stjoes1978@hotmail.com for details





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Our Lady Of Sorrows
REUNION CELEBRATION
 

 

 

We are planning a little get together…

 

40 years have passed since Sister Bonaventure’s sent us on our way! It’s time to reunite and reminisce! ALL WELCOME!

 

Bring photos, stories and memorabilia!

 

WHEN: Thursday, May 9, 2013

TIME: 5:00PM

WHERE: LaPiatto Restaurant

ADDRESS: 165 Dundas Street West, Mississauga, ON L9T 1N7

WEBSITE: http://www.piatto.ca/index.html

 

 

Questions?

Contact Maggie @ maggiejessupstewart@gmail.com

 

 

Please RSVP by May 1st to the attention of

Peter Carey at peter.carey@rogers.com or (416) 354-4030 Ext 1036




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Pool Anyone?
Join other MPSJ 78' grads for the evening.

This has been a  Power boys night for years .....but the boys have once again extended the invitation to the girls.
Ladies?

  Friday December 21st
at The Crooked Cue.
Around 8 pm.
3056 Bloor Street West (Bloor and Royal York Rd)

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1978 Grads Girls' Night Out
held November 2, 2012


A small group this year but still a lot of fun! A lovely set up at VIBO in Etobicoke in front of a wood burning fireplace made for an intimate and cozy evening. All in attendance got caught up on life stories, careers and family. We'll definitely be doing this again next year!

Clockwise from front: Joan Cooney (Kirby), Maureen Tolan (Shanahan), Majda Krosel (Senicar), Leslie Corrigan (Hudson), Tracy Neale, Connie DeWitt, Gia Antonacci (DeJulio), Debbie Luzar (Thompson), Mary Ciufo

Gia and Debbie

Mary and Leslie

Joan, Maureen and Majda

Tracy and Connie

1978 Grads
Girls Night Out
Friday November 2, 2012

For more info contact michaelpower-stjoes1978@hotmail.com


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Picture 1 : Michelle Doyle-Davidson (Hepp), Nancy Bianco Yamek), Anne Murray, Anne Hudson (Millar), Picture 2: Anne Hudson Millar), Anne Murray, Michelle Doyle Davidson (Hepp), Nancy Bianco (Yamek)

Childhood/High School classmates get togeter in
Niagara Falls - July 5, 2012

All four of these ladies attended St Clement's Elementary School in Etobicoke together and then went on to St. Joe's for high school.

Nancy Bianco (Yamek) from Franklin Tennessee and Anne Hudson (Millar) from Auckland, New Zealand were both in Toronto for a visit home. They  hooked up with  fellow MPSJ classmates Anne Murray from Toronto and Michele Doyle-Davidson (Hepp) from Burlington for a day of fun and reminiscing.

 

Thanks for  the little bit of history and sharing the photos!



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Fellow classmates and 1978 grads Bonnie, Leslie and Anne meet up for dinner in New York City on July 2, 2012.

Anne was on her way to Toronto for a visit and did a three day stop over in NY for some sight seeing. Bonnie was in NY with her daughter for a dance competition and Leslie went down with one of Anne's sisters for a 4 day holiday .....and a lot of fun!
Anne is now in Toronto until July 13th and Bonnie is in NY for a week or so.

New York is an amazing city to visit!

Bonnie Sawarna (Crombie), Leslie Corrigan (Hudson), Anne Hudson (Millar)

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God has called home
a remarkable woman

Sister Imelda Cahill, CSJ

who in the 75th year of her religious life
entered eternal life on

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Cahill, Sister Imelda CSJ (Catherine Mary) died peacefully
at St. Joseph’s Motherhouse on Saturday, June 23, 2012
in the 75th year of her religious life.
She is predeceased by her parents, Clement Cahill and
Catherine Cecilia O’Hara,
by her sister Mary and her brothers, Raymond, Bernard, John
and Father Lawrence.
She will be dearly missed by her sister Patricia Howorth,
and many nieces and nephews.
Sister Imelda entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1936, and served in the
ministry of education for forty years as teacher and then as principal
at St. Joseph’s High School, Islington, for seventeen years.
On her retirement as principal, she was immediately elected as
Congregational Leader for two consecutive four-year terms.
After a one-year sabbatical, she served as Local Leader for the Infirmary at the
Motherhouse before moving to St. Joseph’s College for four years.
Since 1997, Sister Imelda has lived in our Infirmary and her ministry has been
one of prayer for the needs of the community and the world.

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Toronto diaconate grows by 14 after St. Michael's Cathedral ordinations

"Deacons are ordained to assist the Apostles proclaim the word and make that word a reality," Bishop Vincent Nguyen told 14 men he ordained to the second order of deacons on Saturday, May 26 at St. Michael's Cathedral.

Fellow 1978 MPSJ graduate Mike Minkowski of St. Christopher’s Parish in Mississauga was one of them

This is the 40th year that the archdiocese has ordained permanent deacons since Archbishop Philip Pocock instituted the diaconate as part of Toronto's response to the Second Vatican Council.

All the best Mike on this life journey!

Michal Minkowski is fourth from the left

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In attendance at the Crooked Cue on
Friday December 23, 2011:

Scott McNally, Frank Baldanza, Mark Drury, Jerry Cachia, Peter Glynn, Debbie Antonacci, Paul Smith, John Hartman, Sarah Hartman, Frank Dunnigan, Mary Beth Mathe (Dunnigan), Jamie Matera, Leanne Matera, Leslie Corrigan (Hudson), Jeff Hudson, Cecilia DeMonte (Bahr), Andreas Bahr, Mark Tierney, Dave Spagnolo, Kevin Phillips, Frank Canaletti, Joe Adamick

Same date, place, time and bat channel for 2012!

Frank Baldanza, Jamie Matera, Leanne Matera, Sarah Hartman, Frank Dunnigan, Mary Beth Mathe (Dunnigan), John Hartman, Scott McNally

Dave Spagnolo, Peter Glynn, Mark Tierney

Joe Adamick, Leslie Corrigan (Hudson), Frank Baldanza, Mark Drury, Frank Canaletti, Kevin Phillips, Jerry Cachia

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Pool anyone?
Join us for this annual event......

Friday December 23rd
at The Crooked Cue.
Any time after 7 pm.
3056 Bloor Street West (Bloor and Royal York Rd)

As was the case last year, one pool table has been reserved.  Tables, chairs & benches will be available nearby if one needs to be propped up or fall down somewhere.

The more the merrier!


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November 12, 2011
1978 grad Bonnie Sawarna visits fellow '78 grad and high school friend Anne Hudson (Millar) half way around the planet......in  Auckland New Zealand. Anne has lived in New Zealand the past twenty years and Bonnie just happened to be in the neighbourhood!
Thanks for the picture........you both look marrrrrrrrrrrrvelous!

Anne Hudson (Millar) and Bonnie Sawarna (Crombie)

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The now annual
St. Joe's 1978 Grad Girls' Night Out
was held on
Friday November 4, 2011 in Etobicoke at Vibo Restaurant.

We had the private diningroom upstairs, excellent serving staff, outstanding food and the wine never seemed to stop coming! Even with this size group there wasn't enough time to catch up with everyone.....and that wasn't for lack of trying. Attendance climbed from 5 to 16 this year. What a fun evening! Until next year.........

Suzanne Bowyer, Debbie Antonacci, Connie DeWitt

Kathleen Byrne, Leslie Corrigan

Maureen Tolan, Marg O'Gorman, Maggie Jessup

Cecilia DeMonte, Gia Antonacci

Sue Philp, Noreen Howes, Mary DiFonzo

Elinor Orsini, Barb Menary

Maggie Jessup, Leslie Corrigan

Julie Bates, Connie DeWitt, Kathleen Byrne

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on
Friday November 4, 2011

 for details get in touch at
michaelpower-stjoes1978@hotmail.com

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 Formerly a Liberal Party Member of Parliament for the electoral district of Mississauga-Streetsville, in Ontario, fellow 1978 graduate Bonnie (Sawarna) was elected to Mississauga City Council in a by-election in September 2011.

CONGRATULATIONS BONNIE!

Bonnie Crombie MP
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Mississauga—Streetsville
In office 2008–2011
Preceded by	Wajid Khan
Succeeded by	Brad Butt
Mississauga City Council, Ward 5 (Britannia Woods-Malton)
Incumbent
Assumed office 2011
Preceded by	Eve Adams
Personal details
Born	February 5, 1960 (1960-02-05) (age 51) Toronto, Ontario
Political party	Liberal
Spouse(s)	Brian Crombie
Residence	Mississauga, Ontario
Alma mater	University of Toronto York University
Profession	entrepreneur
Religion	Roman Catholic

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Alumni event June 6, 2011

Are you having MPSJ withdrawal?

Click on the link below for a quick fix.

 

 

 http://www.joe-adamick.com/events-schedule.php

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Back row: Joe Adamick, Kevin Phillips, Peter Glynn Front row:Roger Mehta (friend), Jerry Cachia's back, Denis Gubert, Rob Primeau (friend), Scott McNally, Mark Drury, waitress, Frank Baldanza, Frank McGrath, Gerry Simone, Frank Canaletti, Leslie Corrigan

Picture from "The Crooked Cue"
taken Thursday December 23rd, 2010




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Hi Everyone
As you may already know Debbie (Antonacci) is running her annual  fundraiser .    Details as follows

St. Gregory's Orphanage
www.stgregorysorphanage.org 
"It's All About the Kids"

Dinner Dance Fundraiser 
Feb 4th 2011

The Royalton

8210 Weston Road

Vaughan, Ontario

Reception, Antipasto and Open Bar ( All Food,  Drinks Included) at 6:00

Dinner at 7 pm

Silent Auction
Dancing

Tickets 80. Adult
(13 and under 60.00)

It is a fun time for a good cause.  All money raised goes directly to the orphanage -- zero dollars  stay here.  Tax receipts available for profit portion of the ticket.

   Also if you would like to make a table with any friends or family, let me know and this can be done as well.

Look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convience
 -- tickets selling fast.  

Paul (Smith)

paul.smith59@rogers.com

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The tradition continues......

Thursday, December 23rd
at The Crooked Cue.
Any time after 7 pm.
3056 Bloor Street West (Bloor and Royal York Rd)

As was the case last year, one pool table has been reserved.  Tables, chairs & benches will be available nearby if one needs to fall down somewhere.



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Frank Montebello
November 17, 1957 - November 16, 2010
1977 MPSJ Graduate

Fanily and friends will be received at
Newediuk Funeral Home
2058 Kipling Ave. (north of Rexdale Blvd.)
on Wednesday November 24, 2010 at  2 p.m.

A memorial service to celebrate Frank's life
will follow in the funeral home at 3 p.m.


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Another 1978 grad enters the political arena
CONGRATULATIONS PATRICK KEHOE!

A resident and businessman in Orillia Ontario, Pat is now councillor-elect for Ward 1 in Orillia as per the voters in the October 25, 2010 elections.
All the best Pat! We are sure that you will serve your
constituents and community well.


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A few 1978 St. Joes ladies got together downtown the night of September 17, 2010.
A delightful evening.
Some of us had not seen each other for over 32 years!

left to right- Noreen Howes (Shanahan), Maureen Tolan (Shanahan), Maggie Jessup (Stewart), Leslie Corrigan (Hudson), Gia Antonacci (DeJulio)

Maggie, Leslie and Gia

Noreen and Maureen

Maggie and Leslie

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Congratulations Maggie!

Maggie Jessup ('78 grad) and David Stewart sealed their longtime relationship marrying on Saturday February 20, 2010 at Langdon Hall Country House in the presence of their children and grandchildren. The ceremony was officiated by Maggie's BFF Julie Bates Pehar ('78 grad).

Spencer Natale, LisaWilke, Craig Stewart, Maggie, David, (front row) Tara Natale and Alex Natale

Julie Bates Pehar ('78 grad) and her husband Kreso Pehar ('77 grad)

Maggie and son Spencer

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A NOTE FROM FELLOW GRAD PETER RAJIC

Many thanks to Fr. Vetere and all my fellow MPSJ 1978 grads who have written to me, for your prayerful support and kind wishes on the occasion of my Episcopal ordination, which was held on January 23rd in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina. In mid-March I will take up my new duties as Apostolic Nuncio in Kuwait, Bahrein, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Yemen as well as Apostolic Delegate in the Arabian Peninsula.

 
May the Lord bless you and keep you:

May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you:
May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace!
 
Archbishop Petar (Peter) Rajic

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CONGRATULATIONS
Peter Rajic

Congratulations to fellow 1978 grad and classmate Peter(Petar) Rajic
who has been working in Rome in the Vatican. Peter has been named Apostolic Nuncio
(the Pope's  representative) to Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar,  and Delegte to the Arabian Peninsula.
Peter will be ordained an Archbishop
in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina on January 23, 2010.
Congratulations Peter. from (Fr.) John Vetere and all your fellow
1978 Michael Power/St. Joe's grads. 


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Pool Night (Wednesday December 23, 2009) 
was a fun and relaxing night before all the chaos of Christmas kicked in. Thanks to Scott McNally and "the boys" for letting a couple of St. Joe's girls join in the fun and the long tradition of a guys only night. Maybe now that Marg and Leslie have gotten their feet in the door a few more '78 St. Joe's grads will show up next year.

In attendance for the evening:
Scott McNally, Mark Drury, Sam Ierullo, Gerry Simone,
Frank Baldanza, Mike Smith, Peter Glynn, Frank Canaletti,
Paul Smith, Frank McGrath, Dave Spagnolo, Denis Gubert,
Marg Riley (Maggie Grace),Pat Grace,
Leslie Corrigan (Hudson), Jeff Hudson

sorry no pictures....no one brought a camera:(


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POOL ANYONE?

Wednesday December 23, 2008
anytime after 7 p.m.

The Crooked Cue
3056 Bloor St. W
(Royal York and Bloor St.)


This has been a  Power boys night for years ..... how about we change things this year St. Joe's girls!

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Come on out the evening of
Saturday November 28, 2009
Mulligans Pub
2428 Dundas Street West, Mississauga (Woodchester Plaza)

Every year Mulligans Pub , the Peel Police department and the Large Big Guys hockey team provide a weekend of entertainment and fundraising in aid of Toys for Tots. It's hard to think that in 2009, poverty or misfortune can spoil such a joyous time of year. Yet every Christmas there are young children that go without ...the little pleasures that the season provides. With your help in the past we have been able to raise incredible amounts of money for this worthy cause. Please join us on November the 28th for an all star studded line-up of performers. The band will be rockin' and there are tons of raffles prizes and party favours ! We sure hope you can make it !
 
P.S. The band consists of Mitch Lewis , Glyn Stephens , Gary Taylor, Denis Keldie, John Panchyshyn, Howard Moore and yours truly
Kevin Phillips. 

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Love and peace

Those at the 30th reunion would remember my family...Lindsay, Leslie, Jeff and Lauren

OMG....I can't believe I am now half-a-century young.
I had a very "Hippie Birthday". Family and friends indulged me with a far out party and came in groovy threads for the occasion. If you haven't guessed it by now....we like to entertain. Peace man!
Leslie:) Hudson (nee Corrigan)

Don't any other grads have any fun, trips or occasions
they want to share?



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Heartfelt Condolences

Please keep in your thoughts and prayers fellow '78 graduate Alena Krula and her family who are saddend by the tragic passing of her son Lucas on
Friday May 29,2009.

Peace, prayers and caring thoughts.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestar/obituary.aspx?n=lucas-christopher-kraska-cash&pid=127924982

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Heartfelt Condolences

Please keep in your thoughts and in your prayers fellow '78 graduate Catherine Emond whose husband lost a courageous battle to cancer on
Thursday February 19, 2009. 
Peace, prayers and caring thoughts.


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Celebrate a milestone....and celebrate the difference it makes to a sick or injured child in your community. Now, you can share your milestones by inviting freinds and family to make a donation in lieu of a traditional gift. Support your local Children's Miracle Network Hospital and visit www.milestonesformiracles.ca to find out more.

You can also support John Hartman and his Milestones for Miracles quest (celebrating the big 50) by making a secure online donation using your credit card at
http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?SID=2034630

Thank You



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"Down to the Wood"
Saturday January 17, 2009 - The Cadillac Lounge, Toronto

was a huge success for Kevin Phillips and an evening filled with great entertainment and fun for those who attended! Check out the photos below to see what you missed!

After two years of growing.........Kevin's ponytail gets the chop

The new look........though it will be short lived

Leslie and Kevin

Proud to be there in support of "Down to the Wood" Joan Cooney, Mary Beth Mathe, John Hartman, Frank Dunnigan, Marg Riley, Mike Kirby, Leslie Corrigan,Jeff Hudson, (Pat Grace behind) Scott McNally

Left photo: Joan Cooney, Sarah Hartman, Mary Beth Mathe, John Hartman, Frank Dunnigan, Marg Riley. Right photo: Jeff Hudson, Scott McNally Joan Cooney, Mike Kirby

The moment we were all waiting for.....

and waiting for......

Finally......Down to the Wood!

Kevin with no hair.........Kevin with hair!

Thanks to everyone who made a pledge towards Kevin's cause of raising money for research in fighting cancer below the waist.
WAY TO GO KEVIN!


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POOL NIGHT
December 23, 2008

Frank Baldanza, Gerry Simone, Scott McNally, Frank McGrath, Denis Gubert, Sam Ierullo, Mike Smith, Dave Spagnolo

Chris Reihl, Frank Baldanza, Frank Canaletti

Also in attendance for the evening were Mark Drury, Kevin Phillips, Joe Adamick and Peter Glynn. We definitely have to get some St. Joe's girls out next year to balance it out!


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Kevin is shaving his head in public to raise money for cancer research!

Saturday January 17, 2009
4:30 - 9:00 p.m.
The Cadillac Lounge
1296 Queen Street West, Toronto

There will be a band with special guest performers, prizes and raffles. Come by and show your support.

Contact Kevin and make a pledge for a very worthy cause. 

kevinjohnphillips@sympatico.ca



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POOL ANYONE?

Tuesday December 23, 2008
anytime after 7 p.m.

The Crooked Cue
3056 Bloor St. W
(Royal York and Bloor St.)

See Scott McNally's entry on the guest book page for more info.

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CONGRATULATIONS BONNIE!

Tuesday October 14, 2008
Fellow 1978 Graduate Bonnie Sawarna (Crombie) is the newly-elected Liberal MP for Mississauga-Streetsville defeating incumbentWajid Khan, who had crossed the Commons floor to join the Conservatives.

Check out the December 2008 issue of Chatelaine.  The article "Born to run" features Bonnie pre-election.
(pages 179-186)

All the best in representing your riding of Mississauga-Streetsville and all your future political endevours.