Pastor: Rev. Barrett Clare-Johnson
Secretary: Patricia Samson (patriciasamson_25@hotmail.com)
Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson: Paula Sampson
Religious Education Co-ordinator: Maureen Sampson

Mass Intentions...

Ministries...

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Before weekday Masses & Saturday 6:15 - 6:45

Card Games: PLEASE NOTE: 45's card play at the communioty Center on Saturdays starting at 8:00pm
with the usual 1st, 2nd, 3rd prizes. The jackpot is now $515.00 and the Cookie Jar is $290.00+.

Missals: The Sunday Missal 2005-2006 is available in the vestry. Cost: $3.00

It's not too early.... To begin planning your entry for the 10th Annual Festival of Trees in St Peters which will
be held in St Peters District Lions Hall on November 19 & 20, 2005. Let's make this milestone year a special
one! Entry fee is an item for the Food Bank.

SOCIAL ACTION FUND RAISING WEEKEND:
December 03, 2005 - Saturday - Annual Food Drive
December 04, 2005 - Sunday - Pot Luck - 11:00 a.m.
Toy & Merchandise Bingo - 2:00 p.m.
Anyone or any organization willing to donate prizes can do so by calling any of the committee members:
Leona; Elaine; Sally; Annette; Carolyn.
NOTE: There will be NO Craft Sale.

L'Ardoise Cap Site: Sponsored by L.E.A.D. - located in the Community Center is open to everyone
wishing access to high speed Internet, printing, scanning and faxing. Use our computers to do projects, research
or connect to the Library's Web Catalogue. Assistance is available for those needing help. Hours: 4-7 p.m.
on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and 9:00 am - 12:00 noon on Saturday. Visit our website at
www.stpeterscable.com/~lardoisecap or call 587-2011 for more information.

World Mission Sunday: Today is World Mission Sunday. We celebrate our participation in the mission of
Jesus. Our lives of faith and good works witness to the Gospel of love. Today in solidarity with the faithful
everywhere, let us give generously to support the mission work of the universal Church.

Variety Concert at the Lakeside Community Center in Sampsonville on Sunday, October 23rd, at 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $4.00 and lunch will be served.

Msgr. Conrad Girroir was ordained priest on December 22nd, 1945. Immaculate Conception Parish, West
Arichat, invites you to celebrate the 60 years of priesthood of this good priest on Saturday, November 12th,
2005. Mass will be in the church at 4 p.m. followed by a reception at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Please call
902-226-2109 before November 1 if you plan to attend.

Hallowe'en Dance: L'Ardoise Legion, Branch 110, Saturday, October 29-9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music by
"Overflow". Admission: $4.00 with costume; $6.00 without costume. Best costume prizes 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
I.D.'s on request.

Merchandise Bingo: L'Ardoise Legion, Branch 110, Sunday, October 30th from 2-4 p.m. Sponsored by
Fund Raising Committee. License # AGA-200336-05

The Remembrance Day Dinner will be held on Sunday, November 6th, 2005 at 6 p.m. Members planning
to attend must reserve their tickets by Wednesday, November 2, 2005 Tickets may be picked up at the branch or
by calling 587-2263 or 587-2259 to reserve your tickets.
Remembrance Day Service, Friday, November 11,2005 L'Ardoise Legion Branch 110
9:30 a.m. - Mass, Holy Guardian Angels Church, L'Ardoise with Fr. Barrett Clare-Johnson officiating
Following Mass, the veterans and members will fall in behind the cadets to the march to the Community Center.
11:00 a.m. - Remembrance Day Ceremonies and laying of wreaths at the L'Ardoise Community Center
12:00 p.m. - Light lunch will be served at the L'Ardoise Legion for members, Cadets and the general public.

Presentation: On Friday, November 4th from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m., the sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame
are sponsoring a presentation by Dr. Nuala Kenny, Sister of Charity, MD., entitled "The Gospel and End of
Life Decision Making." Dr. Kenny is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
In today's society, many of us are often faced with serious decisions that affect our lives and the lives of our
loved ones at a time of grave illness. An open invitation is extended to all to attend this presentation at the
Membertou Trade & Convention Center, Sydney.

Canada-Wide Catholic Youth Ministry Conference for Adults: The Canadian Catholic Youth Ministry
Network wishes to extend an invitation to all Youth Ministers (Parish Ministers, Diocesan Directors, Campus
Ministers, High School Chaplains, Vocation Directors, Scout & Guide Leaders, Pastors and Educators) to join
us in Hamilton, Ontario next February - to discuss ways and means of building welcoming faith communities
with and for our youth. For more information, please contact the Youth Ministry Office 902-539-6188 ext. 226
or visit the conference website - www. cyo.on.ca/ymc2006

In Concert: "Men of Faith" on Sunday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Assumption Church, Arichat
Freewill offering accepted.

Thank You to everyone who donated food items to the food bank during Thanksgiving weekend. It helped to
replenish the shelves until our food drive on December 04, 2005. - Social Action Committee

A Well Women Pap and Health Clinic will be held on Wednesday, October 26th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the
St. Peters Medical Clinic and also on Saturday, November 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dr. Kingston Memorial
Clinic . Anyone wishing an appointment may call the Health Project office at 587-2991. Blood Pressure,
Weight, Glucose and Cholestrol screening will also be offered during this Clinic.

A Seniors Ceilidh, Safety Talk and Tea will be held on Thursday, October 27th from 12-3 p.m. at the Bonnie
Brae Seniors Club. RCMP will speak on Safety at home for Seniors. Entertainment by Kiffie Carter and Al
Martin. Silver collection at the door. All are welcome to attend.

The Pumpkin: A woman was asked by a coworker, "What is it like to be a Christian?" The coworker replied,
"It is like being a pumpkin. God picks you up from the patch, brings you in and washes all the dirt off you. Then
He cuts off the top and scoops out all the yucky stuff. He removes the seeds of doubt, hate, greed, etc. and then
carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside you to shine for all the world to see."

Anger Management Program: A 6-week program consisting of general discussions on anger, anger types,
minimizing anger outbursts, managing stressful situations, relaxation techniques, etc. Mondays from Oct. 24 to
Nov. 28, 2005 from 7-9 p.m. - Atlantic Superstore, 1225 Kings Road, Sydney River. To register phone 902-
539-6868.

Cooperative Parenting & Divorce Program: A 6-week educational program designed to provide parents with
ideas to cope with many of the parenting difficulties that arise after separation or divorce, and to help parents
contribute to a healthy coping process for the children. Thursday, from Oct. 27 to Dec. 1, 2005 from 6:30-8:30
p.m.....Family Service of Sydney \Office, 164 Charlotte Street, 2nd Floor. To register phone 902-539-6868.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

HAVE A GOOD WEEK!!!

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