P.O. Box 145
L'Ardoise, N.S.
B0E 1S0
(902) 587-2416
hgap@stpeterscable.com
Pastor - Rev. Barrett Clare-Johnson
Third Sunday of Easter
April 21 & 22, 2007
Weekday Masses
Mon.. April 23rd: Mass @ 9:30 a.m. Intention for Cecelia St. Amour (Briand) from Pat &
Rene Samson.
Tues., April 24th: Mass @ 7:00 p.m. Intention for Richard Matthews from Dorothy
Matthews.
Wed.. April 25th: Mass @ 9:30 a.m. Intention for Mary Oakley from Ken & Family. East
Richmond Parish Pastoral Planning meeting in the evening.
Thurs., April 26th: Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation within Mass @ 7:00
p.m.
Fri., April 27th"1: Mass @ 7:00 p.m. Intention for Joseph Gracie from Beatrice Gracie.
Ministries
Sat., April 28 Theresa Clements Tommy & Kay Mombourquette Marie Kemp (T) Shirley Gracie Sarah Touesnard Sun., April 29 Carolyn Cook Blanche &
Ralph SampsonJoseph Boudreau(T)
Dorothy MatthewsJanelle & Muriel Martell Sarament of Reconciliation: Saturday from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the Reconciliation
Room or by request.
Sacrament of the Eucharist: Anyone who has made his or her First Communion has the
right to receive Communion under both species (the Body and Blood of Christ); however,
in the case of children and the cup, the decision rests with the parents.NET Family Retreat: Some events and impressions of the retreat - a talk on what makes
a family effective; a skit of a teenager fighting with her parents and Jesus comes in on the
scene; a wife resting her head on her husband's shoulder and a teenager wrapping her
arms around a parent during quiet prayer time... Those who participated in this retreat
went home happy. Special thanks to Carolyn Cook for registration work; Sally Anne Mobourquette/Raymonde Burke/Leona Middleton/Paula & Leo Sampson for working the
kitchen; all who contributed food (delicious!); Wilfred Barrett for setting up for Mass;
Marie Burkey and Sherry Sampson for reading; Elaine Sampson for serving as eucharistic
minister, and Sarah Touesnard and Tiffany Harker for serving. Fifty-five people
participated in the retreat. Thanks to all who prayed that our families would experience
the love of God. They did...Fr. Barrett.45's Card Game: Saturday evening, L'Ardoise Community Center. 8:00 p.m. Prizes for
First & Second along with half and half ticket draw. Admission is $7.00 (includes toonie
jar). First Toonie Jar is $1,000 and the 2nd Toonie Jar $842.00+. Come and bring a
friend to enjoy a great evening and support our Center.Scholarships: Grade 12 students interested in receiving a scholarship from the Parish are
asked to submit a resume and cover letter by April 27th. Are you involved in Parish or
Community life or both? How? What have you learned from these experiences? What
would you like to do in the future? Please send resume and letter to Holy Guardian
Angels Parish, P.O. Box 145, LArdoise, N.S., BOE ISO.Liturgy Committee Meeting: The liturgy committee will meet on Tuesday, April 24th @
7:30 p.m. in the glebe.Annual Parish Meeting: The Annual Parish meeting will be held on Sunday, April 29th
@ 7 p.m. in the Community Center (top floor). Everyone welcome! Parish Pastoral
Council meeting to follow.Variety Concert: A Variety Concert will be held at the Lakeside Community Centre, Sampsonville on Sunday, April 22nd @ 7:30 p.m. Please join us for an evening filled
with great music, song and dance. Admission is only $4.00 and lunch will be served.Confirmation: The practice for candidates and sponsors will be held on Sunday, April
22nd @ 2 p.m. in the Church. Confirmation will take place on Thursday, April 26th @
7:00 p.m. in Holy Guardian Angels Parish with Bishop Raymond J. Lahey presiding.
Following the celebration, there will be a gathering in the Community Center (top
floor). If you would like to donate sandwiches or sweets for this event, please drop
off at the Center by 7:00 p.m. Please keep our confirmation candidates in your prayers.
Thank you.The Richmond Villa Family and the family of the late Ida Meunier wish to thank Fr.
Barrett, Jean & Jackie Pottie, Russell Webb, Sheila Pottie, John C. Martell, Wilfred
Barrett, George Martin, Ron Dupe, Sophie Martell, Mime Terrio, and Mona Carpenter for
their kindness in helping with Ida's funeral. Along with appreciation for the 'Food
Angels,' your thoughtfulness was wonderful and much appreciated. Thank you for
adopting "Moi Chum."Thank You: I am very grateful for the generosity shown to me as a result of the recent
monetary contributions which will assist my on going cancer related expenses. Special
thanks to those who canvassed the homes and who contributed at the Credit Union.
Please continue to remember me in your prayers. Sincerely, Viola Macintosh & Family.Nicholas Middleton of Rockdale has recently been diagnosed with Renal failure. His
kidneys will only function with the support of dialysis. Following a number of surgical
procedures to prepare for dialysis, Nick will require regular treatments and several trips to
the hospital. In an effort to assist Nicholas with extra expenses, friends and family have
organized an afternoon benefit for Saturday, May 12th at the L'Ardoise Community Center
from 2:00-6:00 p.m. The event will comprise of live entertainment, auction, bake table,
food, as well as tickets on a barbecue. Come and support a worthy cause!Youth & Adult Intermediate Guitar theory lessons, at the Richmond Arena, Sundays,
for 4 weeks beginning April 22, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. youth group, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. adult
group. Fee is $25.00 Instructor: Cyril MacPhee. Call 226-2400 to register.
Introduction to Fish Carving course at Richmond Academy, Louisdale begins Monday,
April 25 for 4 weeks, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Fee: $25.00 materials extra. Instructor: Award
winning carver Chris Marchand. Call 226-2400 for details.Annual Anniversary Celebration for couples who are celebrating 25, 40, 50 years of
marriage and over 50 will take place on Saturday, June 3rd, 2007 at the Community
Center. If you are one of these couples who are celebrating this event in 2007, please call
Carolyn Martell or Leona Middleton. Watch the bulletin for further details.Watoto - Concert of Hope - Choir from Africa- April 24-189 March Street in New
Glasgow and at 489 Ambercrombie on April 25th - time 7-9 p.m; April 26th -
Chedabucto Place Academy, Guysborough, 27 Green Street 7-8:30 pm
Have a Good Week!