Guest Speakers
Liz Maple
Gracie Nepomuceno
Gracie Nepomuceno
Knitting Circle Lead
I have been a parishioner at St. Patrick’s since 1984, the year I moved to Markham. Over the years, I have been involved with the Social Justice Ministry, Lector Ministry, and Little Rock Scripture Study. I currently Co-ordinate the Lector Ministry.
Through the Social Justice backpack program, backpacks are donated e
Knitting Circle Lead
I have been a parishioner at St. Patrick’s since 1984, the year I moved to Markham. Over the years, I have been involved with the Social Justice Ministry, Lector Ministry, and Little Rock Scripture Study. I currently Co-ordinate the Lector Ministry.
Through the Social Justice backpack program, backpacks are donated every year to Native Child in downtown Toronto. It came to my attention in August 2022 that they have a need for winter hats, mitts, and scarves for all ages, infant to adult. This need, spurred on by the CWL Knitting Circle, spurred on the idea of the weekly Knitting Circle during Lent.
Gracie Nepomuceno
Gracie Nepomuceno
Gracie Nepomuceno
Loss and Rebuilding
After 33 years of marriage, Gracie lost her husband and has had to rebuild. Gracie has worked with the Ministry of Education as a Data Coordinator, has a Doctor of Ministry from U of T School of Theology and has an extensive background in Ministry service like Sacramental Prep. Refugee ESL teacher, member of the Meal on
Loss and Rebuilding
After 33 years of marriage, Gracie lost her husband and has had to rebuild. Gracie has worked with the Ministry of Education as a Data Coordinator, has a Doctor of Ministry from U of T School of Theology and has an extensive background in Ministry service like Sacramental Prep. Refugee ESL teacher, member of the Meal on Wheels program to mention a few. She is currently a member of the Movement for Marriage Enrichment and a lay Member for Social Justice Committee.
Indira Noro
Gracie Nepomuceno
Ciscily J. Winkler
Keeping Fit
After a long career as a Jewelry Artist and Goldsmith, in 2017 at the age of 50, Indira embarked on a new career, instructing fitness classes at the city of Markham's Community Centers and privately in her own home studio. Her most popular class includes 10 minutes of gentle weight training for the arms and stretching.
Ciscily J. Winkler
Ciscily J. Winkler
Ciscily J. Winkler
Christian Family Life Chair
Toronto Diocesan Council (TDC)
of the Catholic Women's League
Ciscily joined the Catholic Women's League at St. Patrick's Parish in 2011 and has served as Standing chair for Education and Health, and Spiritual Development, and as President from 2016-2018. During her tenure she is fondly remembered for chairing our
Christian Family Life Chair
Toronto Diocesan Council (TDC)
of the Catholic Women's League
Ciscily joined the Catholic Women's League at St. Patrick's Parish in 2011 and has served as Standing chair for Education and Health, and Spiritual Development, and as President from 2016-2018. During her tenure she is fondly remembered for chairing our council’s 40th anniversary with His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins, and Rev. Fr. Dominic Barber as con-celebrants.
Ciscily then, went on to the TDC of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada and was elected to serve as Standing Chair for Community Life from 2019-2022, and currently as Christian Family Life (2022-2024).
Ciscily is a retired certified (diagnostic) Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) in five disciplines. She enjoys spending her retirement in service to others while abiding to the Catholic Social Teachings. She also finds social time for her family and friends, and quiet moments in her garden.
Elizabeth Yorski
Ciscily J. Winkler
Elizabeth Yorski
The Glory of God is a Person Fully Alive: Becoming self-aware of our talents and strengths that set us on fire.
Elizabeth Yorski, currently works as a Chaplain at Markham Stouffville hospital in addition to working as a Spiritual Director. She has an MA in Ministry and Spirituality. With her husband, they have created Emergent Strengths,
The Glory of God is a Person Fully Alive: Becoming self-aware of our talents and strengths that set us on fire.
Elizabeth Yorski, currently works as a Chaplain at Markham Stouffville hospital in addition to working as a Spiritual Director. She has an MA in Ministry and Spirituality. With her husband, they have created Emergent Strengths, a not-for-profit organization that helps people discover, develop, and discern what God is calling of them with a program that combines the tested accuracy of the Clifton Strengths Assessment and the wisdom of Ignatian Spirituality. They are parents of a blended family of 12 children, live in Markham, On., and call St Patrick’s their home parish where they are part of the Strength’s Ministry. Elizabeth has been a CWL member since 2016.
Get ready for an engaging and interactive session at our April General Meeting.