P.O. Box 145
L'Ardoise, N.S.
B0E 1S0
(902) 587-2416
hgap@stpeterscable.com
Pastor - Rev. Barrett Clare-Johnson
Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 17& 18, 2007
Weekday Masses
Tues., March 20th: Mass @ 7 p.m. Intention for Dan J. & Minnie Sampson from Mary &
Rose Sutherland.
Wed., Mar. 21st: Way of the Cross @ 6:00 p.m. Mass @ 6:30 p.m. Intention for Mary
(Molly) Sampson.
Thurs., March 22nd: Mass @ 7 p.m. Intention for John A. Sampson.
Fri., March 23rd: Way of the Cross @ 6:30 p.m. Mass @ 7 p.m. Intention for Cornelius
Martell from Hugette.
Ministries
Sat., March 24th
Fifth Sunday
of Lent
7pmCarol Sampson Leona Landry
Margaret LandryMarie Kemp(T)
Elaine SampsonHolly Wilkie Sun., March 25th
Fifth Sunday
of Lent
10:30 a.m.Stevie Sampson Rosalie &
Arthur SampsonMarie (T)
Mombourquette
Alice RobergeKeigan Cotie Sacrament of Reconciliation: Tuesday 6:15-6:45 p.m. Wednesday 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Thursday 6:15-6:45 p.m. Friday 6:00-6:30 p.m. Saturday 3:15-3:45 p.m.
The Sacrament and Reconciliation can be received by request, also.There will be a
Community Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Celebration of God's
Word, followed by an opportunity to receive the sacrament individually) on
Tuesday, March 27th @ 7 p.m. in Holy Guardian Angels Parish.Gift Bearers: If you would like to bring up the gifts of bread and wine at the Sunday
liturgies, please contact Raymonde Burke (587- 2675). Thank you.The NET team (National Evangelization Teams) will be in our parish on Tuesday, April
17th to conduct a retreat for FAMILIES. NET Ministries is a traveling retreat ministry
team, based in Ottawa, Ontario. The team is comprised of 10-12 young adults of vibrant
faith who have given ten months of their lives to travel throughout Canada to share their
faith with Catholic families and youth. The retreats are a high-energy experience using
large group presentations, small group discussion, drama, music, games, skits, personal
testimonies, the Sacraments, and prayer to present the Gospel. Team members blend
a fun experience with a straightforward and personal presentation of the Gospel message,
and how Jesus Christ has affected their lives. Please pray that our families will more
fully experience the love of God as they attend this retreat. If you would like to pre-
register your family ($20.00 per family-payable at the door; registration deadline-April
1st), please contact Carolyn Cook or e-mail carolyn.cook@seaside.ns.ca
The retreat will take place in the Community Center. It will begin at 4 p.m. (if you
cannot be there at 4, come when you get home). A Pot-Luck Supper will be held at 5:30
p.m., Mass at 8:30 p.m. (music by NET team), with the retreat ending at 9 p.m.
Confirmation candidates are encouraged to make a retreat before their confirmation, so
this will be a great opportunity for them, their families, and for all our parishioners to
grow in faith, hope and love. We need at least 50 people to keep this retreat, so come on
folks give Carolyn a call and pre-register by April 1st!FIRST CONFESSION: First Confession will take place on Wednesday, March 21st at
7:00 p.m. in the Church.45's Card Game: Saturday evening, L'Ardoise Community Center. Note the time
change - starting March 24th at 8:00 p.m. Prizes for First, Second & Third along with
half and half ticket draw. Admission is $7.00 (includes toonie jar). Two jackpots of
$1,000 each up for grabs. Come and bring a friend to enjoy a great evening and support
our Center.Viola Macintosh of Lower L'Ardoise was diagnosed with throat cancer last Fall.
Following several chemo and radiation treatments in Halifax, she is now waiting for a Pet
Scan to be done in Quebec. In an effort to assist Viola and her family with expenses, a
door-to-door collection will be done throughout the community the week of March 26-
31st. An account has also been opened with East Coast Credit Union for anyone who
may wish to contribute. Your generosity when a canvasser calls is humbly appreciated by
the Macintosh Family. Sincerely, Friends of Viola Macintosh.Liturgy Committee Meeting: The Liturgy Committee will meet on Thursday, March
22nd @ 7:30 p.m. in the glebe.45th L'Ardoise Acadien Festival Meeting: Tuesday, March 20th @ 7:30 p.m. in the Community Center. Parish Pastoral Council meeting to follow.
L'Ardoise Legion Regular Meeting: Tuesday, March 20th @ 7:30 p.m. Executive @
7:00 p.m.Are you 35 or older, married or single? Are you involved in a ministry of service in your
local parish or community? Do you have a spiritual desire to offer yourself in service to
God, to the Church and God's people? The Diocese of Antigonish is hosting a day of
discernment to the men of the diocese who may be interested in the permanent
diaconate. This gathering will take place at St. Louis Parish Hall, Louisdale on Saturday,
March 24 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Lunch will be served, so registration is necessary.
For further details please phone 595-2646 or 862-3938 to register. If you are married, we
also encourage your wife to attend. Registration is open until Wednesday, March 21.Thank You: I wish to express my gratitude to all those who attended and supported so
generously the benefit held for me on March 3. Thank you to everyone who helped and
gave their precious time in organizing the benefit, the Legion for the use of the hall, those
who supplied and prepared the meal, the entertainers, all who donated merchandise and
those involved in the auction. Your kindness and thoughtfulness will always be
remembered. Carl Samson.Solidarity Sunday: Solidarity Sunday is March 25. Lunch of soup and biscuits-11:30
a.m. in Community Center-silver collection. Proceeds to Development & Peace.
Sponsored by Social Action Committee. Seafood chowder & corn chowder on Good
Friday, April 6 after Church service in Community Center. $5 adult/$3 child.
Sponsored by Social Action Committee.ULTREYA: a reminder to all cursillistas and challengers that our next Ultreya will be
held on Tuesday, March 20th at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Louis Parish Hall in Louisdale.Attention ATV Riders: There will be a meeting Saturday, March 24 at 1:00 p.m. in the
L'Ardoise Fire Hall concerning the start up of an ATV club for our area. All interested
riders are encouraged to attend. Guest speaker Ray Gouthro, executive director of
ATVANS will be in attendance to answer questions and concerns. For any questions
before the meeting contact Ewan MacDonald.
Have a Good Week!