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HOLY GUARDIAN ANGELS PARISH
P.O. Box 145
L'Ardoise, N.S.
B0E 1S0
(902) 587-2416
Pastor - Rev. Barrett Clare-Johnson


Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 23 & 24, 2006

Mass Intentions & Schedule...

Tuesday, Dec. 26
Wednesday, Dec. 27
Thur., Dec. 28
Fri., Dec. 29
7:00pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
Intention for Bertha Crewe from the family
Intention for Daniel Sampson from Anna Belle Sampson
Intention for James H. Martell from Theresa Martell
Intention for William J. Martell from Lorraine Martell

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Available before weekday and weekend Masses, and by request.

L' Ardoise C@P Site: The cap site will be closed during Christmas week, but will re-open on January 2nd,
2007.

Employment Opportunity: The cap site will undertake a 10 week youth initiative project. The youth hired
through this initiative will carry out activities associated with a community based Heritage and Geneology
project. The project is to begin on Tuesday, Jan. 2nd, 2007. Eligible applicants must be between the ages of 15-
30; a Canadian citizen; a student currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution such as college, university,
school ofte'chnology; a youth who has completed at least one course at the university or other post-secondary
institution; have a knowledge of computer programs and skills. Rate per hour $8.50 - 20 hours per week -
Monday to Friday 3:30 -7:30 p.m. Application deadline is Wed., Dec. 28th,2006. Please send application to:
Marie Burkey, L.E.A.D., P.O. Box 31, L'Ardoise, N.S., BOE ISO

Jesse Tree: A reminder that donations for the Social Action Committee can be pinned on the Jesse Tree. There
are envelopes available, at the base of the tree, to place your donation in. Please put your church number on the
envelope, so that you can get credit for your donation. The money will be used throughout the year for needy
families. Thank you.

Symbols of the Jessie Tree: The Star of David - The six pointed star is the emblem of the Royal House of
David,evento this day;Christ,who is bornof the Houseof Davidcantrulyclaimthis emblemas his own. Chi-
Rho Symbol-
Early Christians used the first two letters of the Greekword, XPICTOC as a secret sign meaning
"Christ".

Thank You: Thanks to all who decorated and cleaned the church for Christmas. I would like to wish everyone
a Merry Christmas, also. ..Fr. Barrett

Feast of the Holy Family Mass Schedule: Sat., Dec. 30th @ 4 p.m., and Sun., Dec. 31st @ 10:30 a.m.

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass Schedule: (holy day of obligation) Sun., Dec. 31st @ 4 p.m., and
Mon., Jan. 1st @ 10:30 a.m.

Donations for Christmas Flowers: In memory of Ann Marie Cameron from Bernie & Leona Middleton; in
memory of Charlie Stan & Irene Sampson from Annie; donation from Mr. & Mrs. Ambrose Sampson; in
memory of Florence Raney from Gerard & John Raney; in memory of Roy & Rose Harker, Carole Bona, Ivan
Harker & Michael Conrad; in memory of Betty Sampson from Richard & Family; in memory of Betty Sampson
from Alice Samson & Marg Fitzpatrick; in memory of Albert & Evangeline Wincey from Beth & Louise; in
memory of Joseph & Howard Gracie from Paula & Beatrice; in memory of Charles & Alexander LeRue from
Eleanore LeRue; in memory of Florence Parry from Cecil A. Parry; in memory of deceased family members
from Edward Lightizer; in memory of Alma & Jim Taylor & Leo Mombourquette from Gerard & Frances
Taylor; in memory of Suzette Mombourquette from Anita Penney, and in memory of Dan, Anita & Joe
Longaphy & Joe & Talin Mombourquette from Billy & Margaret Bona.

Please Note: An account has been set up at the East Coast Credit Union in aid of Walter & Sharon Martell of
Grand Greve. Sponsored by Holy Guardian Angels Parish Adult Choir.

Religious Education & Confirmation Classes: Religious education classes will resume on Jan. 7th @ 9:30
a.m., and confirmation classes will resume on Jan. 7th @ 6:30 p.m. All classes are held in the Community Center.

Parish Census: Thus far, 171 forms have been passed in to the glebe. Census takers are asked to pass in their
forms to Mary Anne when they are finished. If you were not counted and would like to be included, please
contact the glebe. Thank you.

Teille Programs on Cable T.V. Channel 5: Wednesday, December 27th @ 2 p.m., "Festival of Choirs 2003
L'Ardoise," and Thursday, December 28th @ 2 p.m., "Festival of Choirs 2006 in St. Peter's."

Eastern Counties Regional Library will be visitine: L' Ardoise (Community Center) Tuesday, January 9th,
4:00 - 5:30; 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Ministries

DATE
READER
OFFERTORY
EUCHARIST
SERVER
Sun. Dec.24
Christmas Family
Mass
6 pm
Children Children Tyler Harker(T)
Stephen Sampson
Holly Wilkie
Sarah Touesnard
Mon. Dec. 25
Christmas
Midnight Mass
Ernie Doupe Paula & Leo
Sampson
Tommy
Mombourquette(T)
Marie Kemp
Elaine Sampson
Anna Doupe
Mon., Dec.25
Christmas Day
Mass
10:30 a.m.
Marie Burkey Rosalie & Arthur
Sampson
Shirley Gracie (T)
Frances Taylor
Muriel Martell
Bill Fitzpatrick
Sat. Dec 30th
Feast of the Holy
Family
4:00pm
Sheila Pottie Margaret Landry &
Kathleen Bona
Elaine Sampson(T)
Stephen Sampson
Tiffany Harker
Sun. Dec. 31st
Feast of the
Holy Family
10:30am
Sheila
Mombourquette
Anna & Ernie
Doupe
Marie
Mombourquette(T)
Sheila
Mombourquette
Danielle Martell
Sun. Dec. 31
Mary, Mother
Of God
4:00pm
Jerome Martell Elaine & Bucky
Sampson
Joseph Boudreau
(T)
Dorothy Boudreau
Wilfred Birrette
Mon. Jan 1st
Mary, Mother of
God
10:30am
Carolyn Martell Joan Gould &
Lorraine MacManus
Frances Taylor(T)
Leo Sampson
John C. Martell

 

Have a good week and Merry Christmas!!!

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