Masses and Celebrations for the Week

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Barbara Coventry, Leonard Duff, Fran Flavelle, 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.

St. Alphonsus C.W.L: Thank you to all who attended our June Dinner. Yves Lafontaine had a very interesting and moving presentation on his working visit to Peru. Congratulations to Vivianne Mainville who will receive her 10-year pin.

Thank you: We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our neighbours, family & friends that helped in so many ways during the recent flood that threatened our house. We are able to return to our home because of your efforts. Thank you for your help, efforts, meals, acts of kindness and generosity. You kept our spirits higher than the water levels.               Garry & Suzanne Gagnon      

MARRIAGE BANNS:

1) There is a promise of marriage between Andrew Joseph Swan, son of Adrien Swan and Patricia Buckle and Desiree Norah Chartrand, daughter of Thomas Chartrand and Catherine Lawlor. The wedding will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 6th at St. Alphonsus.

2) There is a promise of marriage between Matthew Morris, son of Shamus Morris and Joanne Laviolette and Chelsey Schryer, daughter of Louis Schryer and Paula Keon. The wedding will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 13^th at St. Alphonsus.

Young at Heart News:   The picnic will take place in the Hall on Wednesday, June 19^th with games, prizes, food, and drinks. It is free for all members, and please be there no later than 1:30 p.m. so the games can start at 2:00 p.m.

 Madonna House Apostolate presents: I Will Be Love! – Summer Program 2019 for young adults between the ages of 19 and 35 from July 7th – August 10th. Week 1 (July 7-13): Receive from the Father – Week 2 (July 14-20): Prayer transforms – Week 3 (July 21-27): Forgiveness that heals – Week 4 (July 28-August 3): Today – here and now – Week 5 (August 4-10): Behold your Mother. For more info or to register please call 613 756-3713 or email registrar.of.men@madonnahouse.org (men) or registrar.of.women@madonnahouse.org (women). More information also available at http://www.madonnahouse.org/programsguests/.

In recognition of the many deceased members of the former Holy Spirit Church Mission, a sign will be erected outside the cemetery later this year. We are asking for your input as to the design and wording. Please email your suggestions to the parish at uppontiac@gmail.com or to Peter at peter.smith@xplornet.ca or by phone 819-689-2505.

Feast Corpus Christi: Please join us as we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi at St. Columbkille Cathedral, 188 Renfrew Street Pembroke on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Eucharistic Celebration at 10:30 a.m. Hymns and Adoration with a short procession through the streets of Pembroke. Please contact Deacon Adrien Chaput at 613 732-7933 ext. 206 or dcadrienchaput@pembrokediocese.com for more information.

Sheenboro, St. Paul the Hermit Parish – Our church has some necessary minor capital projects (ceiling plaster, electrical stack and side door). In addition, we have two major repairs needed: the wall near the side entrance and repointing of exterior stonework. We are seeking donations from individuals or families in support of these capital projects. As we are celebrating the centenary of the rebuilding (1918) and dedication (1919) of our church on September 1, we propose that donations are noted in memory of a family member and a plaque will be placed at the entrance with their names. If you have questions, please speak to Fr. Tim about this fundraising initiative.

Meilleur Memorial Golf Tournament, Friday, June 28, 2019 in support of the Upper Pontiac Sports Complex and Résidence Meilleur du Haut Pontiac. The Tournament will be held at the Island Brae [ shotgun start at 10:00am] and Pontefract [ shotgun start at 9am] Golf Clubs. Cost is $60 for golf and supper, $40 for golf only, and $30 for supper only. Golf cart rentals are extra. Call the Island Brae [ 613-732-9022] and the Pontefract [ 819-683-3308] to reserve. A catered supper begins at 6:30pm in the Chapeau Arena. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. To register contact Charlotte Sunstrum at 819-689-5084. All welcome!

Walk The Opeongo Line, July 25-28, 2019 – Join pilgrims from ages 7-77 in this life-changing, 4-day journey from Our Lady of Fatima, Renfrew to St. Anne Shrine, Cormac. This will be our 4^th year making the 67km walk! It’s an experience that merits many blessings and many wonderful memories. For more information and to register, visit: walktheopeongoline.com.

Diocesan Pilgrimage – Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré. Fr. Réal Ouellette and Fr. Justin Bertrand: are organizing a pilgrimage to the shrines of Notre-Dame-du-Cap, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré (entire day) and St. Joseph’s Oratory from Tuesday, August 20th to Thursday, August 22nd. Spiritual Directors will be Fr. Réal Ouellette and Fr. Justin Bertrand. Departure at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Prices will be determined by May 30th. Complete payment due by July 25th. For further information please contact the website at http://www.paroissestpierre.com, email paroissestpierrefc@gmail.com, or telephone 819 683-2056.

Chapeau Gallery: Will be opened on Saturday, June 15^th from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 16^th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Donations towards the Garage Sale would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support. New summer hours starting June 24^th. Check our Facebook page at Chapeau Regionale Gallerie. Leave a message. chapeaugallery@gmail.com.

Canada Day Silent Auction: Coming up soon is our 22nd Silent Auction as part of the Canada Day celebrations. Once again we are asking for your donations in the form of whatever you want. It could be services such as babysitting, gardening and yard work, painting, dinners or brunches. Preserves and home baking are always popular. Gently used items are good too. We will have a “grab table” for a dollar or two and books also. Use your imagination. We have had some very innovative services in the past. The hall in Sheen will be open Saturday evening June 29 from 5:45 until 8:30 to receive your items. If you want your name as a donor on the item please attach a piece of masking tape or paper with your name on it. Call Janet at 689-5640 or Angie at 689-2486.

Tickets for Stonefence Theatre’s production of ‘Up at Fred’s-Allons-y’ are selling out fast and there are only a limited number left. Don’t delay in calling the Office or going online via Facebook to purchase yours. There will only be one showing of the play and once the tickets for it are sold, it will be too late. Don’t miss out on this new Canadian production about one of our most famous local characters – Fred Meilleur.