Masses and Celebrations for the Week

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Fr. Raphael Glofcheski, Alexis Lepine, Freija Lorraine Thomas, Alvin Lepine, Paul Dennie, Frances Giroux (St. Joseph), Judy Sullivan, Teresa Gaston, Norma Ranger, Shirley Bissonnette, & John Lapierre.

1. ST. ALPHONSUS: Schedules for Readers and E.O.M.E. can be picked up in the vestry.

WEST PONTIAC CONNECTS: the centre will be open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and closed from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 (noon).

BANNS:   There is a promise of marriage between Andre Chartrand son of Wilfrid Chartrand and Mauricia Martin and Joan Bechamp daughter of Rene Bechamp and Rita Gagnon. The wedding will be celebrated at 3:00 PM on July 25, 2015 at St. Alphonsus Church.

ROY’S ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT: Friday, July 31, 2015 in support of the Chichester/Sheenboro Fire Department. The Tournament will be held at the Island Brae & Pontefract Golf course. Cost is $50.00 for golf and supper, $35.00 for golf only, and $25.00 for supper only. Golf cart rentals are extra. Call the Island Brae [613-732-9022]to reserve or Pontefract at 819-6836-3308. A Steak supper will be provided beginning at 6pm at the St. Paul the Hermit Hall. All are welcome! To register, contact George Picard at (George’s Bar) 819-689-2715.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOR THE HARRINGTON COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMITTEE: will be this Sunday, July 19^th at 7:00 p.m. at the Harrington Community Centre. Everyone is Welcome!

CHAPEAU RECTORY ARTISTS: Would Like to thank the Dr. Harold Keon Community Centre Fund for their donation towards the insurance for the art school and gallery. For more information call Peggy 819-689-5141, Betty 819-689-2299, or Donna( music lessons 819-689-5344).

PARISH SUPPER-WHITNEY: on Sunday, August 2, 2015, Country Style Home Cooking. Supper begins at 1:00 p.m. Adults: $12.00, Children 5-12 $5.00—under 5 Free. Take-out Meals available. Mass is at 9:00 a.m. Games for the whole Family begin at 1:00 p.m. Afternoon & Evening Bingo, Crown & Anchor, Fish Pond, Ring Toss, Religious articles and Raffle Tickets. Flea Market opens at 11:00 a.m. Whitney is located 3 miles east of the East Gate to Algonquin Park.

BAKE SALE: will be held this Sunday at 11:00 a.m. on the Chapeau Rectory Grounds. Proceeds to support the Chapeau Rectory Gallery and artists.

Sheenboro Irish Heritage Festival, July 24-26, 2015, Advance Tickets Available
There will be a festival this summer and we promise a fun-filled weekend with good local music and dance, a tearoom and local arts and crafts. The festival kicks off on Friday night with local fiddlers, square dancing and musicians playing at the Hotel Pontiac. On Saturday, the festival runs in Sheenboro all day under a big tent with Dominic D’Arcy kicking off the event, Louis Schryer, Gail Gavan, the Ramblin Valley Band, Erin and Siobheann Leahy and many other talented musicians and dancers. There will be a Jam session from 6:00 to 7:30 pm under the tent and all musicians and dancers are welcome. The entertainment continues into the evening with the Ryan Bros. playing from 8 pm till midnight. On Sunday, the festival will end with a mass followed by a cold lunch in the hall.
We need your help as the past festival did contribute to the parish purchasing two new stoves for the hall and we made a significant contribution to the parish funds.   If everyone donates an hour to our festival, we will lighten the load on our small group of energetic volunteers.  To volunteer, please contact Lorna Agnesi, Volunteer Coordinator at 819-689-2317 or fiddle-fingers@hotmail.com.  Keep watching our Sheenboro Heritage Festival Facebook page for updates on performers and you can see the draw prizes there too.

For full day and evening admission, advance Tickets are $20 for adults and free to those under the age of 15 years old. At the gate, they are $25 so please contact any of the committee members to purchase advance tickets.

There will be a Celtic mass at 11:00 am followed by a cold brunch in the Parish Hall. Tickets for the meal are available from the committee members or contact Janet Retty. Cost of the meal is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children.  We are seeking donated baked items for the brunch such as muffins, squares and cakes and these items may be dropped off at the hall before the Sunday mass.

PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF ST. ANN-CORMAC ONTARIO: on Sunday, July 26^th, 2015 with Bishop Michael Mulhall and Father Scott McCaig,  The theme of the Pilgrimage will be ” Eucharistic Amazement!” The principal Pilgrimage mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am with Bishop Michael Mulhall presiding, and a mass for healing will be celebrated at 2:00 pm. Local priest will be assisting with the anointing with St. Ann’s oil. A section of preferential seating in the shade will be given to those with lawn chairs. Religious articles, St. Ann’s League memberships, and food and refreshments will be available. Everyone welcome! Beginning Thursday, July 23 at 7:00 pm., and continuing Friday and Saturday evening, Father Scott will present talks with the following themes: Thursday-“The Mass as Sacrifice”; Friday – “ The Banquet of the Lamb”; Saturday – “The Power of Adoration”; Sunday at the 2:00 afternoon mass – procession from the parish church to the outdoor shrine with prayers and Benediction. You are warmly invited to attend! For further information, please see: www.cormacpilgrimage.com.

FIFTH ANNUAL WOJTYLA SUMMER INSTITUE AT OLSWA: Calling all teachers! On July 23-26, 2015 Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy will be hosting its fifth annual Wojtyla Summer Institute for Teacher’s. This year’s theme is Understanding the Past, Shaping the Future: The Catholic Church in Time. For more information and to register, please go to the www.seatofwisdom.org or call 1-877-369-6520