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Sacrament of Reconciliation: Before weekday Masses & Saturday 3:15 -3:45pm

Bulletin Announcements: bulletin announcements can be e-mailed to patriciasaitnson_25@hotmail.com or
wbarrettc@yahoo.ca.

Mass Time Change: The Saturday evening Mass will be held at 7 p.m. beginning April 1st.

Card Games: 45's card play at the Community Center on Saturdays starting at 7:00 p.m. Prizes: $100.;
$60.; $40.; We have 2 Cookie Jars: 1st is $1,000.00 & the 2nd is $20.00+. Please Note: There will be no more
jackpots!

Faith Formation Committee: This committee will meet on Monday, March 20th at 7 p.m. in the glebe.

Parish Pastoral Council: The council will meet on Tuesday, March 21st at 7:30 p.m. in the glebe.

High School Religious Education Class (Confirmed and not Confirmed students): Wednesday, March 22nd
at 7:30 p.m. in the glebe.

Church Sound System: The church sound system has been recently evaluated and adjusted by Mr. Albert
MacKinnon of Sydney, who just put in a new sound system in St. Joseph's Church, North Sydney. Sometimes,
the portable microphone does not work at the altar. The reason for this is the side speakers put out sound
directly and the sound cancels itself out. Otherwise, we have a fairly good sound system, good microphones and
good phantom power. The phantom power assures that the sound is distributed evenly amongst all of the
speakers. There are six speakers feeding into the amplifier. The speakers are called monitor speakers, and are
really more suited for a band. The amplifier is for musical instruments. Although the amplifier and speakers
are no longer made, the cones in the speakers should not dry out for at least another five years. It is then that we
ought to look at a new sound system. It would mean the removal of the current side speakers, and the
placement of three smaller ceiling speakers directly above and in front of the congregation. The altar would be
behind the speakers.

Diocesan Youth Event: Live Concert "Janelle": The Diocese of Antigonish is excited to sponsor a great
afternoon of music (and more) at this youth focused, family friendly concert featuring Janelle and her band,
One80. Janelle sang for Pope John Paul II and Queen Elizabeth II, and has opened for Christian musician
Michael W. Smith. She sang the Official Theme Song at World Youth Day 2002. Her three CD releases have
been smash hits and have won many awards, including three "Artist of the Year" and one "Album of the Year."
Join Us! Families, youth or parish groups welcome! Saturday, April 1, 2006 @ 2:00 PM, at St. Joseph's
Church, Port Hawkesbury. Admission restricted to ticket holders. To receive your complimentary tickets call
the Pastoral Centre (902) 539-8188 ext 226.

Adult Choir Practice: Monday, March 20 at 6 p.m. to prepare for Holy Week and the Easter season.

Healing Mass: The healing Mass is scheduled for Monday, March 27th at 7 p.m. Storm date - Monday, April
3rd at 7 p.m.

CAP Site Hours: 9 to 5 - Monday to Friday. For more information, please call the site at 587-2011/587-2043.

World Youth Day 2008: If any young people (ages 15 to 32) would like to go, the deadline for letting
Carolyn Cook know is Easter (April 16th). She can be reached @587-2422. Our next initiative will be the
Vesey's Seeds Spring Bulbs Fundraiser. It will start toward the end of the month, with the orders arriving in
May. We have placed a box at the main entrance of the Church for Canadian Tire Money. We will be
collecting this money until late spring. The money will be used to purchase some of the prizes for our
Merchandise Bingo (Details at a later date). Besides the fundraising efforts, there is also an account set up at
the East Coast Credit Union (L'Ardoise). Cash donations can be made directly at the Credit Union and a receipt
will be issued. Also, people can give through the Sunday collection. Please put your church envelope # on your
donation. Thanks.

Youth Ministry Team: The Holy Guardian Angels Parish Youth Ministry Team consists of Adam Cooke,
Carolyn Cook, Raymonde Burke and Muriel Martell.

Ladies Auxiliary of Fire Department: We, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fire Department, are seeking new
members to join our organization. The numbers are getting lower and we are in desperate need of new
members. If anyone is interested, would you please call Agnes or Wanda. Thank you

Richmond Recreation: Intermediate Spanish course at Richmond Academy for 8 weeks begins on Tuesday,
March 21st from 6:00 -7:30 p.m. Instructor is Joan MacLean. Call Richmond Recreation at 226-2400 to pre-
register.

Benefit /Auction in aid of Reg Lahey diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. He is undergoing physiotherapy and
requires special equipment - at the L'Ardoise Community Center on Saturday, March 25 from 2-6 p.m. Come
enjoy some music and support a friend. Food will be served - 19 years & over. For more info or to donate,
please call Tania Collier or Sherry Sampson

Parent Meeting: A meeting with the parents of the children making their first confession this year will be held
on Thursday, March 23rd at 7:30 p.m. in the church.

Ultreya: The Richmond County Ultreya will be held next Tuesday, March 21st at St Louis Parish Hall at 7:30
p.m. All Cursilliastas and Challengers are welcome. We'd love to see you there!

St Patrick's Day Concert: Lakeside Community Center, Sampsonville on Sunday, March 19th (storm date:
March 26th) Admission $4.00 - lunch served

Thank You: We, the family of the late Catherine Mombourquette, would like to express our sincere gratitude
to all who helped in many ways during our recent bereavement. A special thanks to all who came from near and
far to attend the wake and funeral; for those who sent food to our homes, the funeral parlor and Community
Center; to Fr. Barrett Clare-Johnson for his kind words; to the choir; readers, and altar servers; and for those
who sent flowers and mass offerings. Also, we wish to thank the Doctors and Palliative Care Unit at the Strait
Richmond Hospital and to all of Mom's great friends who served the wonderful lunch at the Community Center
following the service. Your thoughtfulness and kindness will be forever remembered. The Mombourquette
Family

12-week Healthy Living Plan Information Session - Tuesday, April 4th from 6-7 p.m.. please call Sheri for
more details at 1-888-225-5295, Ext. 5057. Pre-registration is required.

HAVE A GOOD WEEK!!!

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