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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!!!