Pastor: Rev. Barrett Clare-Johnson
Secretary: Patricia Samson (patriciasamson_25@hotmail.com)
Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson: Paula Sampson
Religious Education Co-ordinator: Maureen Sampson

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Before weekly Masses & Saturday 3:15 - 3:45

Mass springs ahead to 7:00 pm on Saturdays beginning April 9th

Confirmation - Practice on Sunday, April 10 at 2:00 pm for candidates, sponsors & ministers.

Card Games - 45's card play -- Every Saturday at 7:00 pm at the Community Center. Prizes are $100.,
$60., and $40. Cookie Jar is $354.00+ and the Jackpot is now $940.00. Please note: Starting April 9 card
games will start at 8:00pm

Donations for Easter flowers
In memory of Irene Barrett from Wilfred Barrett
In memory of Margaret & Ned Pottie from Jean & Jackie Pottie
In memory of Serena (Peters) Landry of Montreal, formerly of Lower L'Ardoise from Rick & Marg Landry, &
Leonard & family
In memory of Alonzo Sampson from Alice Sampson
In memory of Alonzo Sampson from Barry & Anette Sampson

Donations for Hymnals:
In memory of Serena (Peters) Landry from Rick & Marg Landry
In memory of Serena (Peters) Landry from Leonard & Rick Landry & family

Religious Education: All classes resume on sunday, April 3rd.

Meetings:
Acadian Festival Meeting: Sunday, April 3rd at 2:00pm at the Community Center
Finance Committee Meeting: Thursday, April 7th at 7:30pm at the glebe
Liturgy Committee Meeting: Thursday, April 14th at 7:30pm at the glebe

Ordination: The ordination of Dan MacDonald and Darrell Marsh to the Diaconate will take place on Sunday,
April 24 at 7:00pm in St Ninian's Cathedral. All welcome!!

Merchandise Bingo: Saturday April 16 at 2:00pm at the L'Ardoise Legion. Sponsored by Ladies auxiliary
of the Fire Department

CARETAKER: Applications are being accepted for the job of Parish Caretaker. This involves maintenance of
Parish properties. Resume for this position will be received from April 2nd to April 16th, 2005. Make
applications to Holy Guardian Angels Parish, 203 Chapel Cove Road, PO Box 145, L'Ardoise, NS, B0E1S0
For further information about details call Kenny Pottie at 587-2472

L'Ardoise CAP site: Access to high speed internet, e-mail, printing or scanning. Support available on learning
the basics of computers & the internet. Surf the web, chat with friends or do computer projects. Located in the
basement of the Community Center - Hours: 3:30 to 7:30pm Monday to Friday. For more information,
please contact Cecile Samson at 587-2011

Adult choir: There will be a choir practice on Monday, April 4 at 6:00pm to prepare for the confirmation, etc.

L'Ardoise Acadian Festival Update:
Two meetings held to date have not been well attended. There is continued interest in making our 43rd annual
festival a social, cultural as well as a financial success. Maybe there is a need to review aspects of the festival,
however, early planning and discussion is required. Our next meeting is Sunday, April 3rd at 2:00pm
A number of activities previously associated with the festival are in "immediate" need of a person or group
of people to co-ordinate. They are: Major Ticket Draw, Bingo (Merchandise & Cash), Parade of floats,
Entertainment, children's activities, Treasurer and Festival Chairperson. If you would like to know what might
be involved with any of these or other aspects of the festival, give Fr. barrett a call at 587-2416. We will get
you the information needed and working with other volunteers can truly make it a fun-filled experience. This is
our community and as members, we would like to see a long standing tradition continue for many more years.
Plan to become involved and bring your ideas to our next meeting on Sunday, April 3rd.

"Seniors Safe Driving Program" renew your driving skills for today's traffic. Free to seniors over the age of
65 and $40.00 to those under 65. This is a 6-hour course with a certificate. Saturday, April 23rd at the Bonnie
Brae in St Peter's 10-4pm. Lunch will be served for a cost of $5.00. For more information or to register,
please call the Health Project at 587-2991.

Seniors do you know what to do in the case of a Medical Emergency? Gain basic knowledge of CPR, Choking,
Falls and more. No Test, No Cost, and No Stress. Sunday, April 24th from 1-4pm at the Bonnie Brae in St
Peters. Instructor is Esther MacDonnell. Refreshments will be served.

There will be a Well Women's Pap Screening Clinic on Saturday, April 16th at the Dr Kingston Memorial
Clinic. Take charge of your health, Have a PAP Test. For an appointment please call the Health Project at 587-
2991.

A 10-week "Women's Only" Tobacco Cessation Program will be held at the EREC Middle School starting
April 13th at 6:30pm. For more information or to pre register, please call the Health Project at 587-2991.

There will be an Adult Dance featuring "Clockwork" being held at the D'Escousse Civic Improvement Center
on April 16th from 9-1. Clockwork includes members of "The Accents" and "Aspen Grove" performing 60's,
70's, and 80's music please call 535-3446 or 226-2481 for further information or to purchase tickets.
Sponsored by: Richmond County Early Childhood Education Association

L'Ardoise District Volunteer Fire Department will hold a ratepayers meeting on Tuesday, April 19th, 2005 at
the L'Ardoise Fire Hall at 7:00pm

Thank You:
The family of the late Donald Dollimount would like to thank everyone who sent mass cards, sympathy cards,
food and made donations in his memory. Also to those who made donations to the trust at the Royal Bank. A
special thank you to the pallbearers, choir, ladies auxiliary for the lunch, Fr Barrett, Fr MacIsaac and Frances
Taylor (Eucharistic minister). Your kindness and compassion was overwhelming. Thank you and God bless.
Sandra Dollimount and sons

Thanks to all who supported the soup and biscuit meal we had for Development and Peace. The proceeds will
be included in final collection amount . $150.61 was raised.

Seafood & Corn Chowder: Thank you to all who came and supported us. We made $445.00. Special thanks to
the following who made this meal possible Ken & Lorraine Pottie, Elaine, Annette, & Rita May, Premium
Seafood, all those who helped dish out the meal and helped clean up after. Social Action Committee

Richmond Academy: Notice to parents of Richmond Academy students and parents of students planning to
attend Richmond Academy for the year 2005-2006 Tuesday, April 5 - 7pm parents of present grade 8
students

Message from Fr. Arthur Connell, C.SS.R -- The friendliness of the people of Holy Guardian Angels Parish
is something I will remember for a long time. It was a pleasure to greet them at the door of the church each
evening. Also their generosity towards the Mission collection was heart warming . You are all in my prayers
these days.

Are you afraid to speak in public? The Christopher Leadership Course, a ten week course in public speaking
is starting Sunday, April 3 at United Baptist Church, corner of Charlotte and Townsend Sts. Registration at 6:30
pm Class starts at 7:00 For more info call 564-1063

Merchandise Bingo to be held on April 3 at 2pm at the L'Ardoise Legion, Br 110 sponsered by the L'Ardoise
Legion Building Fund

Help Line 562-HELP (562-4357) Toll free - 1-800-957-9995 Anyone in need of direction or a friend please
call. Hours of Operation 6pm to 12am

March 20, 2005

Solidarity Sunday (Soup & Biscuit)........................................$150.61

March 25-27, 2005

Regular Collection......................................................................1010.08
Share Lent....................................................................................1555.00
Fuel................................................................................................30.00
Glory & Praise Hymnal...............................................................30.00
Easter Flowers..............................................................................130.00
St Anne Candles..........................................................................94.75
Votive Candles.............................................................................21.72
Total..............................................................................................$3,022.16

Have a Good Week!!!

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