Masses and Celebrations for the Week

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Jim McGuire, Earl Lepine, Annie Gaudette, Sandra Fletcher McGuire, Aspyn Carroll, Roseanne Gagnon, Viola Fleury, Joanne Souliere, J.P. Lariviere, Ida-Mae Turner, Kerry Kelly, Paul Dennie, Judy Sullivan and Norma Ranger.

CHAPEAU LION’S CLUB: Will be having a pancake, sausage & homemade bean breakfast this Sunday, February 18th. Everyone Welcome!

2017 INCOME TAX RECEIPTS: Your 2017 income tax receipts are ready and are available at the back of the churches. If by chance your receipt is not there. Please call the office (689-5757) and we will issue you one. If you would like to become a new envelope user just take a blank box of envelopes at the back of the church and put your name on the first couple so we can put your name in the system. So you can be issued an income tax receipt next year. Thank you!

ST ALPHONSUS C.W.L: The CWL and the Coady Institute thanks everyone who attended and/or donated food and prizes for last Sundays card party.

Oxfam Canada also extends their appreciation for all the used stamps collected and sent to them. Please continue to bring them in.

CWL MEMBERSHIP FEES ($20.00): will be due early in the new year. Kindly use the envelope in your box or a regular one marked “CWL Fees” with your name on it. It can be put in the collection basket or given to a member.

PERMANENT DIACONATE – INFORMATION SESSIONS: Is the Lord calling you to the Permanent Diaconate? Come discover what the diaconate is all about. All men in the diocese are invited; married men are encouraged to come with their wives. If you wish to attend a session or get more information, contact Deacon Seath (613-324-0007) or mseath@archottawa.ca.  There will be 3 sessions: Monday, February 26^th, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 20 Grant St. Ottawa; Wednesday, March 7^th, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Parish, 685 Walkley Rd. Ottawa; Saturday, March 10^th, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Annunciation of the Lord Parish, 2414 Ogilvie Rd., Ottawa.

WESTERN QUEBEC LITERACY COUNCIL: Volunteer Tutors Needed. We are looking for patient and friendly tutors who can devote 2 hours a week to helping an adult learner. No previous experience is needed. An interest in education is an asset. Make a positive impact in someone’s life. Help a learner gain skills and self-confidence. Free training, teaching material, and continuous support. Contact us today! 1-888-647-3112 or 819-648-2150, Email: info@wqlc.org, Website: http://www.wqlc.org

YOUNG AT HEART NEWS: On March 14 there will be an Irish Stew Dinner. Secondly, as we host the Euchre games on Monday nights till the end of March, we are asking our members to please contribute 1 door prize as we need 5 gifts for Monday nights. Thank you very much.

Upper Pontiac Sports Complex: If you are interested in sponsoring Friday night skating, please contact Dave Vaillancourt at (613) 401-6953.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Council 1531 of the Knights of Columbus will host the board of Columbus House at its Feb. 27 meetings. Led by executive director Tina Belanger, members of the board will give an update on Columbus House. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall and is open to members, their families and the community.

ST. PAUL THE HERMIT PARISH: On Sunday, March 4, 2018, Sheenboro Parish Hall at 4:00 p.m. the parish will have a fundraiser and social event: Jim Beattie’s Musical and Visual Tour of the Ottawa Valley with a 2nd tour of Ireland as well. A meal will be served of Irish stew. Tickets are $15.00 per person and will be available for purchase at the mass on January 20, 2018 from members of your parish council. Everyone is welcome and if you wish to purchase a ticket, please contact Joann McCann at 819-689-2229 or email at jpmccann@rogers.com. Tickets will be available at the door.

 ST. JOSEPH: If anyone would like to get rid of their plastic shopping bags, Helen McGuire’s daughter, Beverly Chaput, is making some mats out of them for the needy and could use some more. Your bags can be dropped off at St. Joseph’s Church. Thank you for your help.

The Ottawa Mission : If you would like to donate warm clothing or other items for the homeless frequenting the Ottawa Mission, call Roger at 613-732-1148, Bruce at 613-584-3951 or Ron at 819-689-5440. Volunteers will ensure that all items are delivered.

Medjugorje – Children’s clothing (ages 3 to 12 yrs.) is needed in Medjugorje for children of impoverished and needy families. Since 1993, Pat Duggan of Combermere has been involved in a small but diversified mission making a difference in Medjugorje. For information please refer to http://www.patriciasplacecatholicgiftshop.com/ or call Pat at 613-765-2655, Roger at 613-732-1148, Bruce at 613-584-3951 or Ron at 819-689-5440. Clothing will be delivered in mid-May and end of Sept. 2018.