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Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays, 6:15pm - 6:45pm

Fr. Barrett will be away from October 13th until November 1st. In the event of a funeral, please
contact Fr. Joe Gillis at 828-2317 (phone), 828-2637 (fax) and/or mjgillis@ns.sympatico.ca
Please welcome Fr. Francis Cameron on the weekends. All Saints' Mass will take place on
Wednesday, November 1st @ 7 p.m. All Souls' Mass will take place on Thursday, November 2nd @
7 p.m. On Friday, November 3rd there will be Mass @ 7 p.m. (intention for Marie Beaton from
John C. Martell).

Parish Census: The parish census will begin on Monday, October 16th and end on Thursday,
November 30th. There are four sections assigned to five team members: I. Point
Michaud/Gracieville - Wilma Martell; II. Little Harbour/Lower L'Ardoise - Dorothy Matthews;
III. West L'Ardoise/L'Ardoise - Courtney Martell, and IV. Rockdale/Three Islands/Grand Greve
- Maryanne Mombourquette &. Valerie Sampson. Spare census takers are Kathleen Bona, Rita
Peterson and Paula Sampson. Fr. Barrett would like to thank these individuals for volunteering.

World Mission Sunday: Today is World Mission Sunday. We celebrate the call of Jesus: "You
are my witnesses." Love is the soul of mission and we are first and foremost invited to be credible
witnesses by the way we live as disciples of Christ. Let us be generous in our loving support of the
mission work of the universal Church.

Service; One very pra:tical way many laypeople serve in their parishes is through parish ministries
or work. Parish ministries are all the jobs people do to keep the parish running smoothly and to
make Mass meaningful and prayerful. Here are a few parish ministries found in most Catholic
parishes: Parish Pastoral Council - This is an advisory board of elected or appointed parish
members who help the pastor with pastoral duties. Lector ~ These are readers of the Scripture
lessons, except for the gospel at Mass (with the exceptions of Palm Sunday and Good Friday).
Eucharistic Ministers ~ These are trained members of the laity who help with the distribution of
Holy Communion. Ministers of Music- These include the church musicians, cantors (song
leaders) and members of the choir. Mass Servers ~ Those who help at the altar during Mass.

Parish Pastoral Council: The pastoral council will meet on Tuesday, October 24th @ 7 p.m. in the
Community Centre.

Faith Formation Committee: The faith formation committee will meet on Monday, October 30th
@ 7 p.m. in Maureen's house. Bring sweets. Tea provided.

C@P Site Hours: Monday to Friday from 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. For more info, call the site at 587-2011.

Confirmation Classes will take place on October 22nd, 29th & November 5th @ 6:30 p.m. in the Community
Centre. Candidates are reminded to wear their Halloween costume to the Oct. 29 session.

Mass Time Change: We will resume the 4 p.m. Saturday evening Mass on November 4th.

Eucharistic Ministers: We need more eucharistic ministers. If you are interested, please call Leo Sampson,
Raymonde Burke or Sherry Sampson.

Community Center: Terry Clements has agreed to look after all bookings pertaining to the Community
Center. For a booking please call him at 587-2511.

45's Card Game:Over the next few months many people from our community, along with friends from nearby
will gather on Saturday evening for a lucky chance at 45's. More importantly a great social event with friends.
Whatever the reason, this regular event has been a tremendous financial help to the expenses of our center. To
continue preparing for the game every Saturday there is always the chore of setting up the tables and clean up
afterward. People also enjoy the food hospitality each week. Items needed are stir sticks, napkins, styrofoam
cups, sugar packets, soda pop, paper plates, sandwiches, sweets. Anyone wishing to make a contribution of any
of these items or help in any other way can contact Blanche or Stevie. We thank you for
your support and hope that all will enjoy another fun-filled season of laughter and fellowship.

45's Card Game - Saturday evening, 8:00 p.m. L'Ardoise Community Center. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd , along
with 1/2 & 1/2 tickets and tooniejar. Admission is $7.00 Come & Enjoy!!!

Social Action Upcoming Events: Sunday, Nov. 12th -- Pot Luck Dinner at 11:30 ; Bake Sale - before and after
dinner; Toy & Merchandise Bingo at 2 p.m. . Saturday, Dec. 02 - Annual Food Drive. Further details later.

Left at Center after Fireman's Weekend: 1 bowl (Appleworks) Call Sally Anne

Cape Breton's Family Place Resource Centre: L'Ardoise Playgroup (newborn - 6 years), 9:30 -11:30 am,
L'Ardoise Community Hall - October 23/30.

Need a Ride?: The staff of the Strait-Area Alternative Transportation Project are conducting information and
fact finding sessions in your community. The purpose of these meetings are to determine the need for a
community-based transportation system in Richmond County and Port Hawkesbury. The ultimate goal of this
project would be to assist persons with disabilities, seniors, and the economically challenged by meeting their
everyday needs through a safe, reliable, and affordable transportation system. Current Meeting Schedule:
October 25th - L'Ardoise Community Centre 7:00; October 26th - Grand River Hall 7:00.

World Youth Day Group: Our next efforts are Meals on Wheels on Sunday, November 12. The meals cost
$7.00 for the cold plate, roll and desert. They will be delivered between 3 and 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 12
Anyone wishing to make a donation to the World Youth Day Group may do so at East Coast Credit
Union - L'Ardoise Branch. Again, a very sincere thank you to everyone who has supported us.

Antigonish Diocesan Society: The Annual Meeting of the Antigonish Diocesan Society will be held in the
Knights of Columbus Hall, Port Hawkesbury on Sunday, October 22. The meeting will begin at 2:30 p.m.

Well Women's Clinic: Saturday, October 28th from 9a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Dr. Kingston Memorial Clinic in
L'Ardoise. For more information and other available clinics, or to book an appointment please call The Health
Project at 587-2991.

Father Ted Colleton Scholarship sponsored by: The Interim (Canada's Life and Family Newspaper and
Niagara Region Right to Life) Three awards of $1,000. Contest open to Senior High School Students (Grades
11 & 12) Students must submit a typed original essay,( 800-l000words) on this topic: Is abortion the most
important human rights issue of our day?" For more details contact: dirocco@lifesite.net. Mail you
completed application package to: Father Ted Colleton Scholarship, 104 Bond Street, Suite 306, Toronto,
Ontario M5B 1X9

Housekeeper available: Monday, Thursday and Friday-Please call Yvette Firth

Have a good week!!!

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