Masses and Celebrations for the Week

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Pat Keon, Paul Keon, Alvin Lepine, 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.

Different days here and there the Office will be closed.   As the Secretary will taking holidays. So this Monday, August 6^th & Friday August 10^th she will not be in the office. Thank you for your understanding.

MARRIAGE BANNS:   There is a promise of marriage between Matthew Lyman Paul Allard son of Paul Allard and Charlene Durocher and Rikki-Lee Mary Godin daughter of Ricky Godin and Shelley Conroy. The wedding will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 11th at St. Alphonsus Church.

 SAVE THE DATE: This year’s ‘Islandfest’ will be taking place on August 24th and 25th in the village of Chapeau. Games, activities, live music and much more! We hope to see you there. If you wish to volunteer, please contact the Municipal Office at 819-689-2266.

 ISLANDFEST RIB DINNER: Will be held on Saturday, August 25^th. Tickets are $20 and are available at the Municipal Office, Conroy’s and from Mariette Sallafranque call 819-689-2488. Tickets must be purchased in advance by August 22^nd. Thank you.

 YOUNG AT HEART NEWS:  For those who are going on the Sunset Cruise on August 21^st the bus will leave Harrington Community Centre at 4 p.m. and will pick up also at Dubeau’s at 4:15 p.m. B.Y.O.B.

-Cards will start on Wednesday, October 3^rd at 1 p.m. There will be a Pot Luck Dinner on October 24^th at 11:30 p.m. followed by a General meeting and by cards.

THANK YOU: We would like to thank everyone who came out to celebrate their 60^th Wedding Anniversary from near and far away and everyone who helped out to make this a very successful event. Also would like to thank everyone for the beautiful gifts and cards.     Lucien, Mado Chartrand & Family

CHAPEAU GALLERY NEWS: Summer Hours – Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 pm. Come visit the Gallery, featuring an Art Exhibition, Market, History Books of Allumette Island, Indigenous, Exhibition, Gift Shop, museum (1850s Parlour and Bishop’s Room), Doll Collection, Vintage Clothing Boutique. The next bake, book sale will be on Saturday & Sunday August 4^th & 5^th. Each week, new items are added to the Garage Sale. ‘Someone’s throw away is someone’s treasure’. Thank you for your support!

 FEATURE ARTISTS/ARTISANS – Betty Ryan artist, writer, & photographer currently working at Michael’s in Pembroke teaching (arts & crafts). Don’t forget Betty is the featured Artist this Sunday.

The Members of the Chapeau Regional Gallery would appreciate the loan of any antiques or memorabilia for our historical display.

EDDY & REMY SCHMITT OF ALLUMETTE ISLAND. Eddy has over 80 different herbs & spices & 100% unpasteurized honey & beeswax candles. Remy is the proud owner of ‘Beyond Nutrition’ located in Petawawa. The Gallery carries a few of her nutritional products. Remy will speak on the subject of Natural Health & Wellness ’on Sunday, August 12^th at 1:30 p.m.

STONE FENCE THEATRE COMES TO SHEENBORO: The Old Fort William Cottagers’ Association (OFWCA) hosts Stone Fence Theatre’s musical production “I Come from the Valley! Tales and Times of Joan Finnigan” at Sheenboro Parish Hall, Saturday, August 11, 2018, 7:30 pm.   The hall and bar open at 6:30 pm. St. Paul the Hermit Parish will host the bar and keep the proceeds. Tickets are $28 per person and the price includes dessert and tea/coffee at the intermission.   We will again seek pie donations from our talented bakers of Fort William and Sheenboro! If you wish to make a donation of a pie, dessert or squares, please contact Chris Graham at don.graham2@icloud.com. At past theatre events, our bakers wowed everyone with their delicious pies, we hope that you do again! You may purchase a ticket from Chris Graham, Janet Retty, Chris Cavan, Diane Lacourse and Joann McCann.

PARISH SUPPER: Our Lady of Grace Church Westmeath, Ontario Turkey Supper on Sunday, August 19^th, 2018 at Westmeath Community Centre. Serving Lunch & Supper from Noon to 6 pm.   There will be raffle tickets, Adult and Children’s Grab Bags, Homemade Baking & Craft sale, Bingo and more. Adults $15.00 Children 5-12 $6.00 and Children 4 and under Free. Take-out available Wheelchair Accessible & Air Conditioned.

Turkey Supper: St. Hedwig Parish, Barry’s Bay is serving a turkey supper on Sunday, August 19th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (see poster on Bulletin board for more details).

ST. THERESA’S -FORT WILLIAM: Will be having a mass on Sunday August 19^th at 11:00 a.m. with Bishop Michael Mulhall the intentions of this mass will be for all deceased cottage families of Fort William.

MONSTER BINGO: Will be held on Sunday, August 26^th at 7 p.m. at the Parish Hall in Fort Coulonge. (over $10,000 in prizes). The game cards are on sale in advance contact Jeannot Bilodeau at 819-683-1110 and will also be available at the door. Everyone Welcome.

WESTERN QUEBEC LITERACY COUNCIL TUTOR TRAINING WORKSHOP:  Saturday, September 15^th from 10 am to 3 pm Pontiac West Connects, 120 King Street, Chapeau, QC.  Learn how to tutor an adult with our Free workshop.  Help someone improve their reading, writing, and maths skills.  Become a volunteer tutor and help make a difference.  Sign up today!  Call 1-888-647-3112 or email info@wqlc.org.

Thank you: Sincere thanks to our families, friends, and neighbours for their kind thoughts, prayers, visit, cards, food donations, and continued support. Thank you to Fr. Moyle, Meril, the choir for the beautiful hymns, the CWL for the delicious lunch and Hayes Funeral Home for their care and attention. Everything was greatly appreciated. The Gagnon Family