OF HOLY GUARDIAN ANGELS & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 145, L'Ardoise, NS, BOE ISO.
Phone: 1-902-587-2416/Fax: l-902-587-2529/hgap@ stpeterscable.com
Pastor - Fr. Barrett Clare-Johnson
Easter
March 22 & 23, 2008
Weekday Masses
Mon., Mar. 24th: No Mass
Tue., Mar. 25th: Mass @ 6:30 pm in HGA. Intention for Cornelius Martell from Huguette
Wed., Mar. 26th: Mass @ 6:30 pm in Kateri Chapel. Intention for Mary Catherine & Michael Egan
from Bernie Egan
Thu., Mar. 27th: Mass @ 6:30 pm in HGA. Intention for Robert Sampson from Louis & Isabelle
Sampson
Fri., Mar. 28th: Mass @ 6:30 pm in HGA. Intention for Leo P. Sampson from Rose
Ministries:
4:00 p.m.
9:30a.m.
11:15 a.m.Date
Reader
Offertory
Eucharistic
ServersMar. 29
Jessica Sampson
Anna & Ernie Doupe
Joseph Boudreau (T)
Dorothy Matthews
Elaine SampsonMar. 30
Carolyn Martell
Dave & Marie Kemp
Frances Taylor
Charlene Momb.
Kayla BonaMar. 30
Joseph
Larry
Carol, Bill, Jean
Jessie, BrittanySacrament of Reconciliation: Before weekday Masses or by request.
Easter is a Day of Hope: Dear Parishioners - As a new life begins with the coming of spring, may you experience all the best of this Easter Season's many special graces and blessings. Happy Easter... Fr. Barrett
East Richmond Junior High Religion Classes: Will resume on Wednesday, March 27th at E.R.E.C. (after school).
Holy Guardian Angels Parish Pastoral Council: Meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 25th @ 7:00 pm in the Funeral Home.
Saturday Night Mass: The Saturday night Mass will move back to 7 pm on March 29th.
45's Card Game: Game at the L'Ardoise Community Center on Saturdays at 7 p.m. Usual 1st, 2nd, & 3rd. Prizes along with 1st toonie jar is $1,000, and 2nd tooniejar is 00.00+
Holy Guardian Angels Religion Classes: There will be NO class on Sunday, March 23 in the L'Ardoise Community Center; however, there will be class on Sunday, March 30.
Pot Luck: If anyone would like to donate/prepare food for the NET Retreat Pot Luck at 5 pm on April 24lh, please bring your food items to the kitchen of the Community Center between 4-5 pm. We do appreciate your help.
Meeting of Parents & Sponsors of Confirmation Students will take place on Sunday, March 30th at 6:30 pm in the Kateri Chapel.
Acadian Festival Update: The dates of our 46th Acadian Festival will be July 24-27, 2008. Fresh new ideas for this year's Festival are welcome. For more information contact: Scott Mombourquette 587-2262 or e-mail: scott.mombourquette@strait.ednet.ns.ca. The next meeting is at 2pm on Sunday, April 6 in the basement of the Community Center. Hope to see you there!!!!
The Daffodills Campaign: The daffodills are late coming this year and they will not be sold door to door. Sorry for the inconvenience. They will be sold on Tuesday, April 1 at the Credit Union from 8:30 am to closing; Wednesday, April 2nd at L'Ardoise General Store from 1 - 5:30 pm; and Sunday, April 6th at the Fleur de Lis Store in Rockdale from 1 - 5:30 pm. For more information call Alice Roberge at 587-2583
Merchandise Bingo - L'Ardoise Legion on Sunday, March 30th at 2 p.m. Come and support your Legion.
Thank You: We wish to thank our councillor Steve Sampson and the Richmond Municipal Council for it's generous donation of $25,000.00 to our parish. We also wish to thank Steve Sampson, his workers/volunteers, food donators and supporters of our Saturday night card games. Please know that your efforts are truly appreciated. Parish Financial Committee
Left at the Center: Plates & platters left at the Center after pot luck dinners, or funerals, or fall fair. Center is open from 2-6pm Monday to Friday, If not picked up by May 1, they will be given away.
Hot Turkey Dinner and Adult Dance on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the St Peters Lions Hall. In recognition of the 35th Anniversary Celebration of 824 Silver Dart Royal Canadian Air Cadets in St Peters. Guest Speaker: Major Allan MacKenzie. 6 pm - Meet & Greet; 7pm - Hot Turkey Dinner, all meal orders must be in by Friday, April 4, 2008. 10 pm - 2 am - Adult Dance - recorded Music by the Hines Brothers, Semi-Formal - No Jeans. All events open to the general public, as well as former cadets, staff, etc. Tickets can be purchased from Allison Martell; Theresa Burke; Marsha Boudreau. Prices: $12.00/person for Dinner or Dance ; $20.00/couple for Dinner or Dance; $20.00/person for Dinner and Dance; $35.00/couple for Dinner and Dance. All proceeds will go to 824 Silver Dart Royal Canadian Air Cadets, for training and traveling purposes.
L'Ardoise Playgroup - at the Community Center on Mon., March 31. - 9:30 - 11:30 am (newborn - age 6)
RTO - End of Year Banquet at the Louisdale Lions Den on Saturday, May 3/08. $16.00 per person. Social - 6 - 6:30 pm; Buffet - 6:30 pm Contact: Sally Ann Mombourquette or Helen MacDonald. Final ticket purchase is April 19th.
Leeside Transition House a Dessert Cafe and Silent Auction - Sunday, April 6th from 2 - 4 pm at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Center. Tickets are on sale now for $15. One silent auction will be held from 2 - 3 pm and the other silent auction will be from 2-4 pm. Come and enjoy a social afternoon with live entertainment, delicious desserts and beautiful items to bid on. For tickets call 625-1990.
Easter Flowers:
In memory of Alonzo J. Sampson from Alice Sampson and family
In memory of Michael Raney and Mary Cook from Betty Gillan
In memory of Frank J. Mombourquette & Francis Samson from Pat & Rene Samson
In memory of Irene Barrett from Wilfred Barrett
In memory of deceased family members from Evangeline DeYoung
In memory of Florence Parry from Cecil ParryRichmond Recreation Programs: Nia: A new lifestyle and fitness movement combines martial arts, dance arts & healing arts (e.g. Yoga) on Saturday, March 29 - 1-3 pm at the Felix Marchand School Louisdale. A one hour workshop followed by one hour class with certified instructors. Fee: $10.00 Participants have a chance to win prizes. To register call Richmond Recreation at 226-2400 or 1-8900-567-2600.
Arichat Relay for Life Luminaries are now on sale. Arichat Relay for Life will be held on June 6, 2008 at Ecole Beauport. Luminaries - $5.00 each in honor of or in memory of ??? ...Please contact Beverly Benoit at 226-2887 or 226-3106. Anyone interested in putting a team in the Arichat Relay for Life can contact Marie DeWolf at 226-2706.
Have a Good Week!