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

Parish Pastoral Council: Call for nominations. We are starting now to ask parishioners to consider someone
for parish pastoral council, and to put the name in a box at the Church entrance. You must have the permission
of the person first. Outgoing parish pastoral council members are Rene Samson, Jean Pottie, Jean C. Pottie and
Elsie Deveau. Elsie has re-offered for a second term. The box will be out until September 13th. We need
three people. The important features of the parish pastoral council are (Parish Pastoral Council Guidelines,
Diocese of Antigonish, p. 4): "Prayerful" The work of the council is rooted in personal and community prayer.
"Pastoral" The council approaches its service to the parish in a spirit of pastoral care. What are the priorities of
the parish? "Representative" The council represents the entire community, not special interest groups. It has a
concern for all members of the community. "Prophetic" Being prophetic means we have a keen sense of God's
justice for the poor, the disadvantaged and the marginalized. "Enabling" The council seeks to identify and
encourage the use of the gifts of parishioners.

L' Ardoise Acadian Festival 2005: In an attempt to provide parishioners with a financial report from the
festival, we are busy paying bills as well as collecting any expected revenue. If anyone has invoices not paid
please make contact with the treasurer, Eileen Madden. Our aim is to have a statement prepared for a festival
follow-up meeting in September.

Card Games: 45's card play will commence for another season. Starting Sunday, September 4th at 2:00 p.m.,
we will begin with the usual 1st,2nd,3rd prizes. The Jackpot kicks off at $500.00 with a rising Cookie Jar. In
October, we will revert to our regular Saturday evening time slot.

Finance Committee Meeting: Tuesday, September 13th at 7:30 p.m. in the glebe.

Parent Session & Religious Education Registration (Grades Primary to Grade 9) on Thursday, September 22
at 7:30 p.m. in the church. Religious Education Classes begin on Sunday, September 25 at 9:30 a.m. in the
Community Center. Opening Mass for this year's Religious Education Program to follow at the 10:30 a.m.
Mass.

Retired Teachers' Association: Monthly meeting of Richmond R.T.A. will take place on Tues., Sept. 13 in La
Cuisine Acadienne in Louisdale. Breakfast @ 9. Meeting @ 9:30 a.m.

Prayer Chain: When Bridget Burkey was sick several years ago, our parish had a prayer chain going for her.
We would like to do that again for Debbie Parsons (daughter of Phoebe and Donnie Boudreau, formerly of
Gracieville) and for all those suffering with cancer, especially those in our own community. The prayer chain
would go from 6 a.m. to 10p.m. each day for the month of September. Anyone who would like to participate,
please sign up to prayer for a half hour each day. The list is on the table at the back of the church. Thank you.

Variety Concert at the Lakeside Community Center on Sunday, September 11, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.
Admission is $4.00 and lunch will be served.

Bake Sale at the L'Ardoise Community Center on Sunday, September 11 at 11:00 a.m.. All proceeds to the
Terry Fox Run.

Eastern Counties Regional Library will be visiting at the L' Ardoise (Community Center) on Tuesday,
September 20 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Terry Fox Run: This is an exciting year for the Terry Fox Run. It marks the 25th anniversary of what was the
start of, and has become a world wide event that brings people of all cultures together, but all have one thing in
common, we all want a cure for cancer. Unfortunately, the last few years have not been very well attended, but
if only for this year, I ask you.to join our regular walkers and make this the best year yet! Walk in memory, or
in support of someone who has battled this terrible disease. I know people from this area are generous and
supportive, so many families have experienced this first hand; but now this is another small way to help. If you
don't want to go around and collect pledges, you may come the day of the walk and make a personal donation.
The run is on September 18th and registration is in the bottom of the Community Center (for this year) and runs
from 2 - 4 pm. You may walk, run, bike, or in-line skate. Refreshments will be served. Through sheer
determination Terry made a difference, now it is up to us to continue his legacy. Together cancer can be beaten.
Hope to see you there! Lesa Oakley, Run Co-ordinator

Strait Richmond Minor Hockey is now accepting applications for Coaches for the 2005-2006 season.
Coaches are required for Midget A & B; Bantam A & B, PeeWee A & B, and Atom A & B. Resumes with
qualifications should be mailed to Fred MacNeil, Box 679, Louisdale, NS BOE 1VO Any questions call 345-
2493. Deadline: September 10, 2005
Strait Richmond Eagles Minor Hockey Association Registration will take place at the Richmond Arena on
Sunday, September 11, 2005 from 1 - 3 p.m. Late registration is limited and will only be accepted under the
descression of the executive committee after October 22nd.

Womens Only Tobacco Cessation Program - 10 week program starting September 20th - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at
EREEC Middle School, St Peters.--for more information or to register please call the Health Project at 587- 2991

Women's Health Issues - Taking Time For You! Sunday, September 11th from 2 - 4 p.m. at St Peters Fire
Hall. Compounding Pharmacist Georgie MacNeil. Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, relieve the
symptoms caused by the natural decrease in the production of the hormones by the body. To find out more...
See you there!!!!

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.

Collection on 25 September: If your were asked to describe the work of the Canadian Conference of Catholic
Bishops (CCCB), how would you answer? If you answered that, as the name indicates, it brings together the
Bishops of Canada, allowing them to work collectively for the good of our Church, you would be right! Many
people also know the Conference through its work in co-ordinating major events, such as World Youth Day or
the veneration of the relics of St Therese of Lisieux across Canada. The CCCB also participates actively in
dialogue with representatives of other Christian churches and religions. The Conference encourages missionary
and evangelical work throughout the world, but also here in Canada, in the Far North. The CCCB also works in
collaboration with Development and Peace - an organization that it founded - to promote international
solidarity. It urges our government on topics important to Canadians, including marriage, health care, child
poverty, respect for life and the state of the family. Within our Church, the CCCB plays a unique and
irreplaceable role, as do the diocese and the parish. In order to continue its work, the Conference needs your
financial assistance. Thank you in advance for your generous donation on the occasion of the Bishops'
Collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada, which will be held on Sunday 25 September 2005.

September 3 & 4, 2005

HAVE A GOOD WEEK!!!

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