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 weekday Masses & Saturday 3:15 - 3:45

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

Card Games - 45's card play -- Every Saturday at 8:00pm at the Community Center. Prizes are $100.,
$60., and $40. Cookie Jar is $452.00+ and the Jackpot is now $950.00.

This weekend, the eucharistic ministers will be commissioned at the Masses. The Fire Department, as part
of their 25th anniversary celebrations, will act as ministers at the 10:30 am Sunday Mass.

Please welcome Fr. Bedford Doucette next weekend. He will speak about the Diocesan School of Ministeries
at the Masses.

Meetings:
Liturgy Committee Meeting: Thursday, April 14th at 7:30pm at the glebe
Annual Parish Meeting: Sunday, May 1st at 2:00pm at the Community Center

Annual East Coast Credit Union Meetings: You are invited to attend on Sunday, April 24, 2005 at the
Alexander Graham Bell Museum in Baddeck, NS at 2pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

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

Glory & Praise Hymnals Donations
In memory Anne Marie Cameron from Bernie & Leona Middleton

50-50 Tickets sponsored by the L'Ardoise Jolly Club (Seniors) Building Fund are now available from any
member of the Jolly Club or by contacting Gerard Mombourquette at 587-2120. Tickets are $1.00 each and are
drawn at the end of every month.

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

L'Ardoise Acadian Festival:
Anyone having any prizes for Bingo or Booths & Games that they would like to donate, please drop them off at
Kathleen Bona's in Rockdale (Before May 31)

Festival Chairman is Stevie Sampson and Treasurer is Eileen Madden for the 2005 Festival.

235 Arrow Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps; 824 Silver Dart Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron; 2842
L'Ardoise Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps cordially invite you to attend the 1st Richmond County Tri
Service Annual Ceremonial Review on Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 1:00pm at Richmond Academy
Gymnasium

The Dr. W.B. Kingston Memorial Clinic will hold its Annual General Meeting on Monday, April 18th at 7
pm in the L'Ardoise Community Center. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.

Richmond Minor Hockey Association will hold its Annual General Meeting on Sunday, April 17th at 7pm in
the Richmond Arena Board Room. All are welcome to attend.

Dance Concert The Swing de Suete with special guest "The Isle Madame Dancers" (The Renee Dancers) are
presenting a dance concert at Centre La Picasse on April 17th at 6:30pm. Adults $8.00 and Children under 12-
$5.00.

"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.

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:
I wish to thank all who called, visited and sent get-well and enrollment cards during my stay in hospital. A
special thank you to EHS, Elizabeth & Alex Boyles and also to my family. Sincerely Joseph Gracie.

April 2/3, 2005

Regular Collection......................................................................$921.61
Glory & Praise Hymn Books.....................................................$15.00
Share Lent....................................................................................$10.00
Fuel................................................................................................$5.00
St Anne Candles..........................................................................$63.00
Votive Candles.............................................................................$24.75
Total..............................................................................................$1039.36

Have a Good Week!!!

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