Upper Pontiac Parishes

Masses and Celebrations for the Week

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Leonard Duff, Fran Flavelle, Sandy LaRose-Dutton, Pat Keon, Paul Keon, Anchie Bechamp, 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.

FLU SHOTS: will be available at Harrington Community on Monday, November 26th from 1:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.   *This year they would like you to call in advance to book your appointment at 1-844-351-6277 or online at clicsante.ca.

CHILDREN’S CATECHISM CLASS:   The next class will be held on Sunday, December 2nd. If you have a child in grade 1 and would like to register him/her in the class. You would have to come in the office before this class to do so. Also wanted to let you know that the activity books came in on Monday, so feel free to drop by the office to pick them up. Children that are in Book 2 your Teacher will give them to you next Class

ST. ALPHONSUS C.W.L: Will meet on Wednesday, November 14^th after Mass.   All members are welcome.

ST. ALPHONSUS C.W.L:   Don’t forget the Craft Sale and Chicken Pot Pie Luncheon on Sunday, November 18^th 10 AM-3 PM. Many interesting things to see and a good chance to do some early Christmas Shopping.

CHAPEAU R.A. PRESENTS “A FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY”: Let’s celebrate on Sunday, December 9^th 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Activities include: Kids build their own Gingerbread house, kids create their own Christmas Craft, Christmas movie and popcorn. Entry fee is $10. Family photo by Sarah Wood Photography $10/pic. Please register with Karie Bissonnette or Marielle Lair on Facebook or at 613-401-2850 by December 2^nd as organizers need time to purchase supplies.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE CHAPEAU CHRISTMAS PARADE: Will be held on November 25^th at 2 p.m. For more information about entering a float please call Patrick Fleming at 819-689-1061.

THANK YOU: The daughters of the late Willis Venasse wish to extend their belated but sincere heartfelt thanks to family members, friends, and neighbours. Please know that all acts of kindness and sympathy: food, flowers, donations, cards, visits, prayers, kind words spoken and support were greatly appreciated.

ST. JOSEPH CWL: St. Joseph CWL has organized a fundraiser to supplement the projects we support throughout the year. We will be selling tickets on a Christmas Basket (turkey & trimmings). The fundraiser will run from November 15 to December 15. Tickets are $5.00 a book. The draw will take place on December 19th.   We need your support. Please take a bag (or more). Thank You.

SINGING KNIGHTS: Will be in Chapeau on November 25th to celebrate and sing at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Please everyone come & celebrate the mass and join them at the Lion’s Club Breakfast.

BELLS OF PEACE: The Canadian Legion is asking that every bell (including church bells) in every community across Canada be rung 100 times in unison on November 11, 2018 to mark the 100^th Anniversary of the end of WWI. In our time zone, the bells will begin ringing at 4:45 p.m. Please call the office if you are interested.

CHRISTMAS MARKET & BAKE SALE! The Holy Name Parish Restoration Committee will be hosting a Christmas Market and Bake Sale on November 11th as a fundraiser with things Christmas-related, such as décor, crafts, and baking. The times are 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and after Mass in the Holy Name Annex. We are gladly accepting donations for this fundraiser for the Restoration Fund. Religious theme Christmas Cards will be available at the sale. Holy Name Parish cookbooks “We Eat, We Pray, We Love” will also be on sale. Items for sale can be dropped off at the Holy Name Parish Office anytime. Everyone is welcome!

CHAPEAU LION’S CLUB: Will be hosting their pancake breakfast on Sunday, November 25^th. Everyone Welcome.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: The next regular meeting of Bishop N.Z. Lorrain council 1531 of the Knights of Columbus will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the K of C Hall on Ellis Avenue. It starts at 7:30 p.m.

 Bishop N.Z. Lorrain council 1531 of the Knights of Columbus: will host its annual memorial mass for deceased members of the third and fourth degrees on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at St. Columbkille’s Cathedral. Mass starts at 7 p.m. A special invitation is extended to families of the deceased members as well as current members and their families.

CHRISTMAS BRUNCH-St. Anne’s Parish C.W.L: Weill be held on Sunday, November 25^th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Municipal Hall, 8 montée Monseigneur Martel, Calumet Island, QC Adults $12.00 and Children 10 and under $5.00, children 5 and under Free, Take-out is available. Bake Sale/Artisans’ Market & Draws. Everyone Welcome! Please bring a non-perishable food item as a donation for Bouffe Pontiac. C.W.L. cookbook for sale $15.00. Excellent Christmas gift idea! Contact Joan Derouin 819-648-2445.

THE SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: Will be held on Saturday, December 8^th, 2018 at the Cathedral in Pembroke. Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 9:30 a.m. Mass at 10:00 a.m. with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament to follow. Please join us in Prayer for the Sanctity of Life St. Columbkille Cathedral 188 Renfrew St., Pembroke, ON.