Masses and Celebrations for the Week

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

ST. ALPHONSUS CHOIR: We are currently seeking more choir members. If you are interested and like to sing please feel free to come up and join us. We would love to have you. Thank you so much!

Enrolment for the 2018/2019 school year is currently underway at Dr. Wilbert Keon School. Please call (819) 689-2488 for your child’s enrollment. Ask for Rhonda.

A “Thank you” on behalf of the Victor Gagnon Family. To those who dropped off food, gave donations or passed on a ‘hug’ in the time of need, we say ‘Thanks’. To the choir, it was lovely and the CWL delicious as always, Thank you again. Most of all to Father Tim and Father Proulx thanks for the lovely service.  The Gagnon Family.

MARRIAGE BANNS:

There is a promise of marriage between Mark Morris son of Shamus Morris and Joanne Laviolette and Kayla Rehel daughter of Richard Rehel and Kathleen Graveline. The wedding will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 12^th at St. Alphonsus Church.

There is a promise of marriage between Daniel Gawne son of David Paul Gawne and Laura Angela Gawne and Sarah Jane Conroy daughter of Douglas Wayne Conroy and Nancy Mae Nantais. The wedding will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 19th at St. Alphonsus Church.

There is a promise of marriage between Michel Vaillancourt son of Luke Vaillancourt and Monette Romain and Amanda Porporo daughter of Nicolas Porporo and Audrey Larocque. The wedding will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 26^th at St. Alphonsus.

YOUNG AT HEART NEWS: Dinner and Sunset Cruise by Jamieson Travel and Tours on a Pontoon boat along the Ottawa River on Tuesday, August 28th. Maximum of 50 people, cost is $59 per person payable now. Please give your name to Mariette Gaudette at 819-689-2544 by the end of April. Thank you

FINAL CHILDREN’S CATECHISM CLASS UNTIL THE FALL: Will be held this Sunday, May 6th at 9:15 a.m. and this will be the last class until the fall.   At this time, we ask that you please hand in their Student text to the teacher so they can return it to the Parish. Thank you so much for your cooperation.

Exciting News!! Mary Cook renowned Ottawa Valley storyteller is coming to Chapeau on Tuesday, June 12th as guest speaker for our C.W.L June Dinner. Roast Beef dinner will be catered by Cheryl Smith. Tickets ($25.00 each) will be available in the coming weeks. Contact Joan (689-2523), Gail (689-2883) or Janie (689-2736).

PRO-LIFE ROSE SUNDAY: Henry will be selling roses at the Mass on Sunday, May 20th.

ST. PAUL THE HERMIT CEMETERY CLEAN UP: There will be a Cemetery clean-up on Friday, May 11th at 6 p.m. Thank you.

YOUNG AT HEART POTLUCK: Will be held on Wednesday, May 9th at 12 noon at Harrington Community Centre. Bring what you wish and it will be greatly appreciated.

A new doctor is wanting to locate in the Chapeau area and is looking to rent a 3-bedroom house. If you have a house to rent please call the CLSC in Chapeau [ closed Mondays] at 819-689-5080.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS-Council 1531: The next meeting of Council 1531 of the Knights of Columbus will be held on Tuesday, May 8th in the Knights of Columbus Hall, Pembroke at 7:30 p.m.

GARAGE SALE: On Friday, May 11th from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday, May 12th from 8 a.m. – 11 a. m. at the Holy Name Church Annex on 1st Avenue in Pembroke. All Proceeds are going towards the Resettlement Fund sponsored by Holy Name Parish. For more information contact Barb Austen 613-735-6265.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP PARISH-BRAESIDE, ONTARIO: Will be holding its Annual Parish Supper on Sunday, May 27. Barbecued Chicken Supper from 2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. A rainbow draw and a 50/50 draw. Adults $15.00 and Children (under 12) $5.00 and Children (under 6) Free.

Caisse Populaire Desjardins Chapeau Annual General Meeting:  Monday, May 28, 2018, 7 p.m. Harrington Community Hall 64, Chemin Pembroke, Chapeau. Everyone Welcome.

MARCH FOR LIFE – TRANSPORTATION:   Together with the Renfrew County Right to Life, the Diocese of Pembroke is sponsoring a bus for the March for Life in Ottawa on May 10th. It will leave Moncion’s Metro in Pembroke at 7:30 a.m. with stops at the Cobden Shell Station and Tim Horton’s in Arnprior. It will depart from the Hill at 3:30 p.m. sharp. A free-will offering will be collected. Please contact Barb Austen at 613-735-6265 to reserve seats on the bus.

Holy Name of Jesus Parish is recruiting for a part-time Office Administrator/Receptionist to work up to 20 hours per week. The requirements for this position include the following qualifications: proficient in secretarial and routine office administrative procedures, proficient in the use of all MS Office Programs, working knowledge of Quicken or other similar office accounting software, sufficient competency in accounting and financial management practices appropriate to maintaining parish financial records and reports, strong interpersonal and teamwork skills for interacting with the public, parish staff and parish volunteers, if not presently a parishioner at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, a reference letter from the Parish Priest where you attend church. Application deadline noon on May 16. Further information is included in the job description available at the Parish Office or on the Parish Website https://holynameparishpembroke.wordpress.com.

M.A.I.T.C: Books on the History of Allumette Island and Family Descendants – Books 1, 2, and 3 are available at the Municipal office and Chapeau Gallery.

CHAPEAU GALLERY: The Gallery is opening on May 12^th, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00p.m. Summer Hours will change July 1^st. Bake and Plant Sale – Saturday and Sunday, May 19^th and 20^th. Don’t forget our Garage Sale every week-end.