Masses and Celebrations for the Week

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Dean Fitzpatrick, Kerry Kelly, Alexis Lepine, Freija Lorraine Thomas, Alvin Lepine, Paul Dennie, Judy Sullivan, Teresa Gaston, Norma Ranger and Shirley Bissonnette.

ST ALPHONSUS C.W.L: Thank you to all who helped make our Craft Sale and Luncheon a success once again. The dice winners were Almira McGuire with the high score (grocery tote) and Gail Sullivan with the low score (cake plate).

FAMILY ROOTS AND COMMUNITY HISTORY:EXPLORING OUR UNIQUE PEOPLE/PLACE CONNECTION: Come join us at the West Pontiac Connects Centre for an introductory course that combines family genealogies, local history and modern technology as we explore our very unique local history with distinct aboriginal content, facilitated by local artist and social researcher Paula LaPierre. This introduction equips adults to continue on with their own personal examination of our social history in a very special local context. There is room for attendees for the 4 week course. Available Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Thursday 6 – 8 pm evening courses beginning Oct. 15 until Nov. 5, 2015, Tuesday 6 – 8 pm evening courses beginning October 20 until Nov. 10, 2015. Seat for 4 participants, for each 2 hr. session, offered once a week for 4 weeks.

CHAPEAU RECTORY GALLERY: Kids Healthy cooking and craft class on Saturday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Cost is $7.00 includes a lunch all proceeds go to Gallery expenses. Parents and Grandparents invited to participate. To register contact: West Pontiac Connects 819-689-2878 limited to 12 students.

FRIENDS OF PERU: We want to thank you for the support of our friends in Peru. We will be returning to Peru in November and anyone who wants to give a donation we will see that 100% of it is given to a needy family. If you give us your email address we will try to keep in touch from Peru. James and Alicia Keogh email: ajkeogh1@hotmail.com

FORMATION DAY FOR CATECHISTS AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: A formation day for catechists will be held on Saturday, November 21^st, 2015 at the Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish Hall, 284 Trafalgar Road, Pembroke from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our guest speaker for the day will be Dr. Jason Dedo, with lunch and refreshments provided. There is no registration fee but registration is necessary. This formation day is open to all catechists, those interested in the ministry of catechesis, pastors, deacons and pastoral assistants. To register, please contact Deacon Adrien Chaput at the Diocesan Faith Formation Office at 613-732-7933 ext. 206 or dcadrienchaput@pembrokediocese. com by November 17, 2015.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: The annual memorial mass for deceased 3rd and 4th degree members of the Knights of Columbus will be celebrated at St. Alphonsus Church in Chapeau on Nov. 24 at 7 p.m.  It is open to all member knights, their families and the parishes. Sponsored by Council 1531.

The next regular meeting of Bishop N.Z. Lorrain council 1531 will be on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the K of C Hall on Ellis Avenue at 7:30 p.m.

C.W.L: will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, November 12^th at 12:30 pm at Harrington Community Centre.   All members are welcomed!

ST. ALPHONSUS CWL : We will be sponsoring card parties for the next three months. Your donations of sandwiches and squares are always appreciated. Prize donations are also greatly appreciated.

CHILDREN’S CATECHISM CLASS:  The next catechism class will be Sunday, December 6^th at 9:15 at Dr. Wilbert Keon School. For those who were not able to attend the class last month. It is very important you come and pick up your books at the Parish Office (819-689-5232) before the next class. Thank you!

S.U.P: Seniors Walking Club-Every Friday beginning at 10:30 am at the PPJ Trail (Riverclub). Walk at your own pace. Call 819-689-2878 for more info.

SHEENBORO: Computer learning at the Sheenboro CAP Centre, Starting on Nov. 02/2015. A

Teacher will be available every Monday 9 am —- 3pm to set up a time Call Billy at 613 639 4976 or Yanick at 819 689 5022 on Mondays 9am -3pm

FLU SHOTS: will be available to everyone on Monday, November 16 from 10 am to 6:30 pm and on Monday November 30^th from 1:00 pm to 6:30 p.m. Please bring your medical card.

CHILDREN’S CATECHISM CLASS:  The next catechism class will be Sunday, December 6^th at 9:15 at Dr. Wilbert Keon School. For those who were not able to attend the class last month. It is very important you come and pick up your books at the Parish Office (819-689-5232) before the next class. Thank you!

S.U.P: Seniors Walking Club-Every Friday beginning at 10:30 am at the PPJ Trail (Riverclub). Walk at your own pace. Call 819-689-2878 for more info.

SHEENBORO: Computer learning at the Sheenboro CAP Centre, Starting on Nov. 02/2015. A Teacher will be available every Monday 9 am —- 3pm to set up a time Call Billy at 613 639 4976 or Yanick at 819 689 5022 on Mondays 9am -3pm

FLU SHOTS: will be available to everyone on Monday, November 16 from 10 am to 6:30 pm and on Monday November 30^th from 1:00 pm to 6:30 p.m. Please bring your medical card.

A LITTLE CHURCH HUMOUR:

A church’s bell ringer passed away.

The church posted the job opening in the local newspaper’s classified ads and a man came in with no arms wanting the job. The clergy weren’t sure he could do it, but he convinced them to let him try it. They climbed the bell tower and the guy ran toward the bell and hit it with his head, producing a beautiful melody.

They gave him the job on the spot.

The next day he went to ring the bell, tripped, bounced off the bell and fell to the sidewalk below. Two priests were walking past. One asked, “Do you know this guy?” The other responded, “No, but his face sure does rings a bell.”