Masses and Celebrations for the Week

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Shirley Chaput, 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.

MARRIAGE BANNS:  There is a promise of marriage between Michel Louis Fleury son of Lionel Fleury and Lorraine Fleury and Mindy Patricia Gagnon daughter of Jean Paul Gagnon and Geraldine Gagnon. The wedding will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 23^rd at St. Alphonsus.

ST. ALPHONSUS C.W.L: Will be having a meeting on Tuesday, June 5^th at 10:30 in the Sacristy. Thank you.

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) are available now. Contact Joan (689-2523), Gail (689-2883) or Janie (689-2736). Deadline for tickets is Tuesday, June 6th

YOUNG AT HEART NEWS: Please take note that the Sunset Cruise that was supposed to take place on August 28^th has been advanced to August 21. Last date to give your name & money to Mariette Gaudette at 689-2544 is the day of our picnic on Wednesday, June 13^th. This will be at Carmel & Edmond Chartrand”s Cottage. Food, beverages & prizes will be provided. Bring your own Chair. Thank you & see you there!

BENEFIT DANCE FOR GRANT GIROUX will be held on Saturday, June 23^rd, 2018 at the Sheenboro Hall. Doors will open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. Live music by Station Hill and a late lunch will be provided. Tickets can be purchased at Dubeau’s Grocery, Lepine’s Garage, Milton Kidd & other local businesses.

 THANK YOU: Words cannot express our gratitude, however, the Drapeau and O’Brien families would like to thank Father Moyle for the kind words at the funeral masses, CWL for the luncheons, our friends and neighbors, pallbearers, the choir, Hayes Funeral services and everyone who made donations in memory of our dear mothers Marie Drapeau and Yvonne O’Brien. The greatest comfort during our sorrow was the expressions of sympathy conveyed to our families in so many ways. We deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness and will always be remembered by our families.   The Drapeau & O’Brien Family

St. Paul the Hermit Parish, Potluck Dinner and Euchre Party, Saturday, June 9th, Parish Hall Following 5 p.m. Mass: A potluck dinner will be held in the Parish Hall after mass. Everyone is welcome, so parishioners please invite your neighbours. Cost is $5.00 per adult and children under the age of 5 dine for free.

Feast of St. Columbkille: The Office of Faith Formation and Family Life & Youth Ministry Office of the Diocese of Pembroke invite you to a special Eucharistic Celebration for the Feast of St. Columbkille on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 10 a.m. at St. Columbkille Cathedral, 188 Renfrew Street, Pembroke. All are welcome to join with us in prayer and thanksgiving for the Patron Saint of our Diocese. For more information please contact Deacon Adrien Chaput at 613 732-7933 ext. 206 or dcadrienchaput@pembrokediocese.com.

The Pontiac Organization of Seniors and Retirees invites you to the next Seniors’ Café tour! Come discuss and share a small snack. We have four dates and four locations available! June 6th (Shawville), June 13 (Campbell’s Bay), June 15th (Fort-Coulonge), June 20th (Chapeau) Call 819-665-3604 to confirm your participation or to obtain more information! Please continue to share the information!

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 now open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00p.m. Summer Hours will change July 1^st. Bake, Book & Plant Sale – Saturday and Sunday, June 16^th-17th. Don’t forget our Garage Sale every week-end.

Feast of Corpus Christi: Please join us as we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi at St. Columbkille Cathedral, 188 Renfrew St., Pembroke, on Sunday, June 3, 2018. Eucharistic celebration at 10:30 a.m. followed by a procession with hymns and adoration through the streets of Pembroke. For more information, please contact Deacon Adrien Chaput at 613-732-7933 ext. 206 or dcadrienchaput@pembrokediocese.com.

St. Ann’s “Walk the Opeongo Line” Pilgrimage – July 26-29, 2018: This will be our third year making the walking pilgrimage from Renfrew to Cormac! This spiritual hike is a great opportunity to disconnect from the world for a few days and re-connect with God. The pilgrimage is open to anyone willing and able to walk 67km over 3 days. Thanks to the generous support of volunteers and benefactors, the cost is only $30/adult and $15/child. Please see the website walktheopeongoline.com for more information.

 RETREAT FOR GIRLS:  Hearts Set Ablaze Retreat June 15-17, for girls 11-15 years of age, led by the Sisters of Our Lady Immaculate at Camp Bucze, Barry’s Bay, ON. A weekend of faith, friendship, prayer, and fun! The cost is $75 and applications can be downloaded at http://solisisters.ca/youthretreats.html Questions about the retreat may be directed to Sr. Mary Augustine srmaryaugustine@solisisters.ca

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH- 331 Plaunt Street South, Renfrew Ontario: will be having a Hot Roast Beef Dinner on Sunday, June 10^th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fresh home baking! Take-out & Delivery available-(613)432-5825. Adults – $15.00, Children 12 & Under – $5.00, Children Under 5 Free