Masses and Celebrations for the Week

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Alexis Lepine, Alvin Lepine, Amelia Swann, Peter Breekyk, Frances Giroux (St. Joseph) Chris Gardner, Teresa Gaston, Norma Ranger ,Doreen Dubeau, Jacqueline Lepine, John Lapierre, and Judy Sullivan.

ALPHONSUS C.W.L: Please continue to bring in your used stamps.

ENVELOPE BOXES:  If you are new to the Parish or if your name is not on any of the boxes. Please feel free to take a blank box and put your name and address on your first couple of envelopes so we can put you into the system. Thank you so much.

Hockey Day, Downey’s Bay, Saturday, February 14, 2015 – Family Event: Glenn Magill and Brian Dubeau with the help of neighbours will soon be starting work on the rink for the six th annual Hockey Day. Everyone is welcome to come skate, play shinny, snowshoe (we have about a dozen adult and children sized snowshoes), drop a line for ice fishing, curling for the first time or just warm your toes by the fire to enjoy the company of others.  It starts at 1 p.m. and we provide hotdogs and hot chocolate. Head to Downey’s Bay Road, turn right onto Tapp and then take McCann Lane and signs will direct you to parking.  Supper afterwards is a potluck at 6 p.m. in the Magill’s heated garage (#600 McCann Lane).  If you have any questions, please contact Joann McCann at jpmccann@rogers.com or 819 689-2229.

Personalized basic computer or smartphone training, free, by appointment on Thursdays, continuing weekly until mid-March.  For more information and to sign up, call Joanne at West Pontiac Connects, 819.689.2878.

CHAPEAU DISTRICT LION`S CLUB: are having a Pancake breakfast this Sunday January 25^th at Harrington Community Centre from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Everyone Welcome!!

IN HONOR OF ST. HEDWIG’S 100^TH ANNIVERSARY: Our Lady Seat of Wisdom’s Drama Club will present Our Town, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Thornton Wilder. Performances will be held at St. Hedwig Church Hall in Barry’s Bay on Friday, Feb. 6^th & Saturday, Feb 7^th at 7:00 p.m., plus a matinee showing on Sunday, Feb. 8^th at 2:00 p.m. Adults: $10, $12 at the door; Students/Seniors/Clergy: $7; Families: $40; Children under five: free. Advance tickets are available at Lorraine’s Pharmasave in Barry’s Bay, or may be reserved by calling the Academy at 613-756-3082. Tickets may be purchased at the door, subject to availability.

LOOKING FOR A BABYSITTER???: I am very interested. I have an infant CPR certificate & the Babysitter’s course and I am great with children. I am available on weekends. Please call Presha Donohue 819-689-5576. References are available on request.

CHOSEN: Once we enter in the New Year, Our Lady of Lourdes in Pembroke will begin a youth ministry program called “Chosen.” Youth from other parishes are most welcome. Who? Youth from Grades 9-12,

What ? Dynamic Faith formation. When? on Sundays from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Where? at Our Lady of Lourdes Hall Why? This is an awesome program and our faith is worth it! Questions? Contact Fr. Michael 613-735-6392.

UPPER PONTIAC SPORTS COMPLEX:   is open for public skating Wednesdays and Fridays 6:30 to 7:50.  The cost is $2 for adults, $1 for children and free when we have a sponsor.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Bishop N.Z. Lorrain Council of the Knights of Columbus will host a night with Milton Fraser of the Pembroke office of the Alzheimer’s society of Ottawa and Renfrew County. The topic will be Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and will be on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the K of C Hall on Ellis Avenue, Pembroke starting at 7 p.m. This event is open to council members, their families and the community at large.

WORLD DAY OF THE SICK: February 11, Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, highlights the healing ministry of the church. It reminds us that service to the sick and suffering cannot be neglected and recognizes the great efforts of doctors, nurses, health care institutions and pastoral caregivers to restore health to those afflicted with illness and disease.

BOOKING MASSES: If you are looking for a special date you should call the office well in advance because dates fill up so quickly and you may not be guaranteed. As they allotted on a first come first serve basis. Thank you for your cooperation.

PICTURE DIRECTORY: are available and can be picked up after mass. Thank you for all you patience.

CWL membership fees ($20.00) are due any time now. Kindly use the envelope in your box or a regular one marked “CWL Fees” with your name on it. It can be dropped in the collection basket or given to a member.

CATECHISM CLASS: The next children’s Catechism Class will be held on Sunday, February 1^st, at 9:15 at Dr. Wilbert Keon School.

MARRIAGE BANNS: There is a promise of marriage between: Molly Bridget McGuire, daughter of Charlie McGuire and Nancy Bimm of St. Joseph’s, QC; and Joshua John Pasch, son of John Pasch and Sandy Taylor of Ladysmith, QC. The wedding is scheduled to be celebrated on 21 February 2015 in St. Joseph’s Parish.

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER-SOUPER DE LA ST. VALENTIN: St. Pierre Parish of Fort-Coulonge invite you to a Valentine’s Day BBQ chicken supper to be help in the parish hall on Friday, February 13^th at 6:30 p.m. (with live music). To reserve tickets ($25), contact Suzette Adam at 819-683-3811, Charlotte Boucher at 819-683-2446 or Emérance Charbonneau at 819-683-2968. Proceeds to the heating expenses of the church, rectory and hall.