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Sacrament of Reconciliation: Before weekday Masses

L'Ardoise Legion Monthly Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 16th at 7:30 p.m. Executive at 7 p.m.

L'Ardoise Fire Dept Rate Payers Meeting: Tuesday, May 16th, 2006 at 7 p.m. at the Fire Hall.

Senior's Jolly Club Meeting on Wednesday, May 17th at 7:30 p.m. Membership dues ($10.00) will be
collected at this meeting.

Anniversary Celebrations: All couples, who were married here or who are now members of our parish,
celebrating 25 years, 40 years, and 50 years and over are invited to celebrate together on Saturday, June 10th,
2006 at the Community Center. Reception - 4:30 p.m.; Supper - 5:00 p.m. and Mass following at 7:00 p.m.
Please call to confirm by May 31, 2006 if you plan to attend. Carolyn; Annette; Leona; Elaine

World Youth Day Group will be having a Yard Sale/Bake Sale plus a 50/50 Draw at the Community Center
on Saturday, May 20th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Anyone having items, which they no longer want such as clothes,
toys, tools, knick-knacks, etc.. .please feel free to donate them, the group will greatly appreciate it. Items which
have not been sold will then be donated to the Diabetic Association. Coffee and tea will be available. For more
information, contact Raymond Burke (after 4 on weekdays).
World Youth Day Group: There is an account set up at the St Peters Enviro-Depot for the World Youth Day
Group. Anyone wishing to donate their recyclables to the group can drop them off and the staff at the Depot
will credit the WYD account.

A Fish Chowder Supper will be held at the Grand River Fire Hall on May 27th beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the Grand River Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.

Health Project: There will be a Well Men's Clinic and Well Women's Clinic held at the Dr. Kingston
Memorial Clinic in L'Ardoise on May 25th from 5-9 p.m. For more information or to book an appointment,
please call the Health Project at 587-2991. Couples can arrange appointment times together.

Celebration of Hope: The annual ecumenical celebration of hope will take place on May 18th at 7 p.m. Adult
choir will be singing.

Card Games: Saturday night 45's Card Game at the Community Center at 8p.m. Prizes: $100.; $60.;
$40.;The first loonie jar is $1,000.00; the second one is $1,000.00 and the third is $396.00+

C@P Site Hours: New hours are Tuesday to Friday from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 12
noon. For more info, please call the site at 587-2011/587-2043.

Scholarships: Each year, the parish provides scholarships (Holy Guardian Angels Parish Scholarship, Fr.
Briand Scholarship, Fr. Clary Scholarship) to high school parishioners who are planning to attend a post-
secondary institution (university, college, etc). If you are interested in receiving an award at your graduation,
please write a letter to Holy Guardian Angels Parish, PO Box 145, L'Ardoise, NS, BOE ISO. In your letter,
please state/include the following: your name, address, and telephone number; what post-secondary institution
you plan to attend; if you were to decide on a career today, what would it be and why?, and a copy of your last
set of marks. Letters are to be received no later that May 24th, and will be placed in a confidential file.

Eastern Counties Regional Library will be visiting St Peters East Richmond Education Center) Tuesday,
May 30 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. ant 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. and in L 'Ardoise (Community Center) on Tuesday, May
16th from 4:00-5:30 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. This library is a free to the public. Everyone is welcome!

Bursary Concert in memory of Estwood Davidson on Saturday, May 13th from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Tara Lynn
Community Hall in River Bourgeois. All proceeds to a graduating student from Richmond Academy. Adm:
$12.00 single and $20.00 couple

Second Annual Richmond County Senior's Expo will be held at the Tara Lynn Community Center in River
Bourgeois on May 27 & 28, 2006. For tickets and information, please call Lorraine MacKillop

Cancer survivors are invited to register for the Relay for Life event which will be held in Arichat on June 9th,
2006. This event is a celebration of courage in the fight against cancer. Survivors will share a dinner and then
take part in one victory lap around the track. To register for the survivor dinner, please call 226-0969.

Bulletin Announcements: bulletin announcements can be e-mailed to: patriciasamson_25@hotmail.com

Bus Trip to Monastery: July 23, 2006 with Fr. Albert MacPherson, Missionary Priest. Starting point to be
decided based on registration. Cost $25.00. To register, phone 902-862-6781

Congratulations! We are extending sincere congratulations to a university graduate, Chantelle Taylor on 2
years Bachelor of Education at St F. X. specializing in Science, French and Mathematics and also 4 years
Dalhousie University with Bachelor of Science, double major in Chemistry and Mathematics and 21 credit
hours in French. She graduated with French Immersion certificate in Grade 12. Presently she's been given a
teaching contract with the Strait Regional School Board. Congratulations Chantelle!!!

Municipality of the County of Richmond Heavy Garbage Collection: A Heavy Garbage Collection
Program will be carried out in Richmond County on Monday, May 15, 2006. Material MUST be at the
curbside by 8:00 a.m. to ensure pickup.

Variety Concert: at Lakeside Community Center, Sampsonville on Sunday, May 21st at 7:30 p.m. Adm:
$4.00.. .Lunch served. A fun filled evening of music, song and dance.

There will be a Challenge Follow-Up held on Wednesday, May 17th, 7:30 p.m. at St Louis Parish Hall in
Louisdale. The follow-up will be hosted by the Cape Breton Challenge Movement from Sydney. We want to
encourage as many Challengers and Cursillista's as possible to attend. So tell everyone about it and bring a
friend. We will have pizza & beverages for lunch. Everyone welcome!

Ultreya: Our regular monthly Ultreya will be held in Sydney River at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Richmond
County Cursillo Movement is hosting. The Ultreya will take place on May 25th at 7:30 p.m. We would like to
see as many Challengers and Cursillista's as possible representing our area. Spread the word. Everyone
welcome.

A-Z's of Landscaping/Gardening Seminar on Tuesday, May 16th, 7:001- 9:30 p.m. at Richmond Academy,
(Room 121), Louisdale. Fee: $10.00, Instructor: Clair Rankin Call 226-2400 or 1-800567-2600 toll free to
register.

Thank You: Special thanks to the many individuals, businesses and community organizations for your
assistance in making the Stanley Family Benefit such a tremendous success. Your time and generosity was
greatly appreciated. The Stanley Family and the Benefit Committee

Invitation: The parishioners of St John's and St. Leo's parishes wish to invite you to a celebration horoing
Father John Maclntyre on the occasion of his 40th Anniversary in the Priesthood on Sunday, June 11', 2006
... Mass at 3:00 p.m. at St. John;s Church, New Aberdeen with reception to follow at St. Leo's Parish Hall,
Sterling Road. Best Wishes only!

Looking for Summer Employment? Create Your Own Job!!! Students in business offers 15-29 year old
students: .. .access to start-up capital in the form of a non-interest bearing loan ... access to assistance
developing business plans and start up information ... access to experienced business mentors in the
community. The purpose of the program is to assist students in creating their own businesses, and thus jobs for
themselves and friends. It's a non-profit program funded by various government agencies. Please feel free to
contact me for any additional information or to arrange an appointment. "Students in Business.ca"

HAVE A GOOD WEEK!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

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