P.O. Box 145
L'Ardoise, N.S.
B0E 1S0
(902) 587-2416
hgap@stpeterscable.com
Pastor - Rev. Barrett Clare-Johnson
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
January 6 & 7, 2007
Weekday Masses
Tues.. Jan. 9th: 7 p.m. Mass. Intention for Michael Murphy from Mildred Sampson
Wed., Jan. 10th: 7 p.m. Mass. Intention for Joseph, Murdoch and John Rehberg from
Margaret Sampson.
Thurs., Jan. llth: 7 p.m. Mass. Intention Mary Claire LeRue from Michael LeRue
Fri., Jan. 12th: 7 p.m. Mass. Intention for Ella & Alphie Sampson from the Family
Ministries
Sat., Jan. 13
4 p.m.Elysia Hudson Leona Landry
Clarence StoneAnna Doupe (T)
Leo SamspsonSarah
TouesnardSun., Jan.14 10:30 a.m. Maureen Sampson Lorraine &
Clarence
WestlakeMarie
Mombourquette
(T)
Stephen SampsonMeghan &
Danielle MartellSacrament of Reconciliation - before the Masses and by request
L'Ardoise C@P Site: Hours of operation will be from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. Monday to
Friday.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. 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 of technology; a youth who has completed
at least one course at the univesity 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 January 17th, 2007 Please send application
to Marie Burkey, L.E.A.D., PO Box 31, L'Ardoise, NS BOE1SOMeetings:
Liturgy Committee will meet on Thursday, January 11th at 7:30 p.m. in the glebe.
February 21st is Ash Wednesday
Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, January 16th at 7:30 p.m. in the glebe.
Parish Pastoral Council will meet on Tuesday, January 23rd at 7:30 p.m. in the glebe.Retired Teachers Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 9th at Parker's Restaurant -9
a.m. Breakfast; 9:30 -Meeting. Hope to see you there!45's Card Game: Saturday evening 7 p.m. at the L'Ardoise Community Center. Prizes
for 1st, 2nd, 3rd along with half & half tickets, Toonie jar - 1st - $1,000 and the 2nd is $571+. Admission is $7.00. Come and enjoy!!!Confirmation Classes: Confirmation classes begin on Sunday, January 7th @ 6:30 p.m.
in the Community Center.Bulletin Announcements: Bulletin announcements can be mailed-in, dropped off @ the
glebe house, called-in (587-2416), or e-mailed (hgap@stpeterscable.com) by Wednesday
noon.Pre-Marriage Course Schedule: Dates: Friday, January 19th (6:30 -.m. - 9:30 p.m.),
Saturday, January 20th (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.), Sunday, January 21st (1:00 p.m. - 5:00
p.m.). Location: Our Lady of Fatima.
Dates: Friday, February 23rd (6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.), Saturday, February 24th (1:00 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m.), Sunday, February 25th (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.). Location: St. Leo's Hall -
Glace Bay.
Dates: Friday, March 9th (6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.), Saturday, March 10th (1:00 p.m. - 5:00
p.m.), Sunday, March 11th (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.). Location: Our Lady of Fatima.
Dates: Friday, March 23rd (6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.), Saturday, March 24th (1:00 p.m. - 5:00
p.m.), Sunday, March 25th (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.). Location: Bras d'Or Hall.
Dates: Friday, June 8th (6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.), Saturday, June 9th (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.),
Sunday, June 10th (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.). Location: Our Lady of Fatima.Christmas Flowers
Correction: ought to have read:
In memory of Florence Raney from John Raney
In memory of Marie Jeanne Mombourquette from Gerard MombourquetteThe L'Ardoise Legion Children Christmas Party was a great success, (approx. 47
children). I would like to thank the Parish and men's Club for their participation and to
Gaye Middleton for the lovely music and Norma Martell for the crafts. Special thanks to
Santa. Alice RobergeUltreya-New Years Reflection A reminder to all cursillistas and challengers that our
next Ultreya will be held on Tuesday, January 16th at 7:30 p.m. at the St Louis Parish
Church in Louisdale. Hope to see you there!Achieving a Healthy Weight! 12 week weight loss program for anyone interested in
setting goals to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Information session on January
10th at 7 p.m. at the East Coast Credit Union in L'Ardoise. Cost is $20.00 per person and
space is limited. For more information please call the health project at 587-2991.
Program will run every Wednesday afternoon at 12 noon from January 31 - April 18.Special Thank You to John C. Martell for looking after the collection at Christmas.
Thank You: The family of the late James (Jimmie) Burke would like to express their
sincere thanks to all who showed their heartfelt sympathy at this very difficult time. For
all your prayers, cards, memorial donations, food, phone calls and visits your kindness
helped temendously and will never be forgotten. A special thank you to staff at the Strait
Richmond Hospital and St Martha's Regional Hospital for the special care you provided
to him during his brief illness. We would also like to thank Alex A. Morrison Funeral
Home, Father MacDow, Father Maclssac and all who participated in the funeral mass
and to the St Peters Alter Society for the lunch served following the funeral. There are not
enough words we can use to express our appreciation for all that you have done. Olga,
Marvin, Priscilla, Ellis, Wandalee and families.Thank You: Jack and Jean Pottie would like to thank all those who helped celebrate
their 25th Anniversary. Thanks for the gifts and monetary donations. Your
thoughtfulness will always be remembered.End of an Era/Beginning of a New Chapter: We would like to express our sincere
thanks to Marlyn Mury for her 6 years of dedicated service as manager of East Coast
Credit Union, L'Ardoise Branch. Marlyn will be staying as a part-time lender until the
end of March, when she plans to retire. We wish you much happiness in your retirement.
We would also like to extend our congratulations to Andree Sampson who has been
awarded the position of Manager, effective Jan. 2, 2007. We wish you much success in
the future...East Coast Credit Union, L'Ardoise Branch Staff.