Masses and Celebrations for the Week

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Ashton Godin, Ida-Mae Turner, Shane Sullivan, Herman Morin, Viola Fleury, Dean Fitzpatrick, Kerry Kelly, Alexis Lepine, Paul Dennie, Judy Sullivan, Teresa Gaston, Norma Ranger.

WASHROOM: If anyone needs to use the washroom before church or during mass feel free to go over to the Rectory next door and use the one there. Thank you!

BURIAL: for Rhonda Ward & Paul Racicot will be held on Saturday, August 6^th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul the Hermit Cemetery. There will be a reception afterwards at the Parish Hall. Everyone Welcome!

PUBLIC MEETING – ST. ALPHONSUS PARISHIONERS: there will be a public meeting on Tuesday, August the 2^nd at 7 p.m. in the sacristy of the church. Topic:  discussion about the construction/repair projects happening at the church. Everyone Welcome!

ST. ALPHONSUS-PARISH SUPPER RAFFLE TICKETS: Tickets for the Chapeau parish draw are available to be picked up at the entrances of the Church. We ask & strongly encourage each family to try to sell a minimum of 10 books as this is an important component of our profit generated by the parish supper. There is a sign-up sheet to put your name down and the amount of books you take. Your help is appreciated with this Fundraiser. There are 5 books of tickets in each elastic.

BIBLIOTHÈQUE/LIBRARY L’ISLE-AUX-ALLUMETTES & SHEENBORO: HEURES D’ÉTÉ/SUMMER HOURS (Jusqu’au 25 août/ Until August 25), MARDI ET JEUDI: 09H00 – 12H00/ TUESDAY & THURSDAY: 9AM – 12:00. Sera fermée les 26 & 28 juillet et 2 & 4 août / Will be closed: July 26 & 28 and August 2 & 4. Venez lire chez nous!/ Come read with us!

FOUND IN ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH: A nice necklace & charm was found in the church. Contact Hazel 819-689-2609.

LADIES COFFEE CLUB: is inviting everyone to an afternoon of music and laughter at Fort William on Wednesday, August 3^rd. Lunch available (11:30 a.m.). Welcome all. Bienvenue à tous! More info call: Helene 819-689-5455 or Bernie 819-689-5223.

142^nd ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE: to Sainte-Anne-de Beaupré and Cap-de-la Madeleine will be on August 13-14, 2015, 2015. Our weekend celebrant is Archbishop Paul-André Durocher, Archdiocese of Gatineau. Pope Francis has encouraged all of us to make a pilgrimage during the Year of Mercy. What an opportunity to participate in this 142^nd Annual Pilgrimage. The Archdiocese of Québec designated to a Door of Mercy at the Shrine of Ste. Anne-de-Beaupré. Ste-Anne is a “Stations of Mercy. Information: Sylvia Soucie at 819-683-2537 or in Ottawa at Mike Budge 613-224-8110 www.stanne-de-beaupre.com.

BENEFIT DANCE FOR RANDY CHESTER: on Saturday, August 6^th from 8 p.m. until midnight at the Pembroke Legion. Light Lunch, live band and prizes. Tickets are $5.00 each and are available from Noella McGuire 613-732-8545 or at the door.

ST. TERESA OF THE LITTLE FLOWER CHURCH (Fort William): There will be a mass held there on Sunday, September 4^th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.

FRIENDS OF PERU: This is a short reminder to those friends of Peru that want to help. One way is to collect bottles and cans & cash them in during the celebrations & donate them to Peru. May we all enjoy ourselves as we also help others. This year we really want to put into practice the corporal works of mercy.   Love Jim and Ali Keogh 819-689-5105.

CHAPEAU REGIONALE GALLERIE NEWS: Today, the members have homemade beans, buns and pies for sale after Mass.  Visit our Art Gallery, Museum and Bridal Salon. Offering Children’s Arts and Craft Classes every Monday until August 15^th from 10am-3:30pm.  Drop by the Gallery. Sunday, August 7^th Bake and Vegetable Sale after Mass. Now promoting 100% local raw honey and handmade beeswax candles by Waddington Farms.

August 2^nd, 9^th and 16^th, the Meet and Greet Club are having “Paint Days” from 1-3pm. Paintings will be displayed in the Main Gallery.  Mark your calendar for August 14^th – Debbie Bechamp’s Concert 2-4 pm. Limited space. Contact Donna: 819-689-5344.

ST. JOSEPH CONVENT IN CHAPEAU: Due to the weekly break-ins to the former St Joseph Convent in Chapeau. It is with regret that there will be a reassessment regarding the future of the proposed plans for the former historical building. There will a safety and security assessment done by two security companies early next week and a video DVR system will be installed inside and outside the Convent. I will be asking for the assistance of Provincial Police to provide me with a safety audit including lighting in the backyard. The break-ins have increased since school ended for the summer holidays. These incidents have delayed the future of any business development and the possible abandonment of a new development for the Iles aux Allumettes. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank those who have contributed to the history of the Teachers College, the Sisters of St Joseph and the Normaliennes.

FALL PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORIE: The Jubilee Year of Mercy Fall 2016 Pilgrimage to Medjugorje, including a visit to the Holy Door at St. Anthony Monastery near Medjugorje, will be held from September 27 to October 7, 2016. Price $2,190, airport taxes included. For registration and/or further information, contact Patricia Duggan at 613-756-2655 or dugganpatricia@bell.net.

PARISH SUPPER – ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST PARISH – CAMPBELL’S BAY: Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. at the Parish Centre. Turkey, Ham and trimmings, homemade pies. Adults $15 and Children 12 & under $6, Toddlers free. Welcome to all!   Fr. Ghislain & Parishioners.