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.

 On different days here and there the Office will be closed.   As the Secretary will taking some holidays.  So, this Friday, July 19th & next Friday, July 26^th she will not be in the office.  Thank you.

MARRIAGE BANNS:   There is a promise of marriage between Jamie Nelson Hartwig, son of Nelson Hartwig and Rosemary Jessup and Amy Catherine Lapierre, daughter of Glenn Lapierre and Linda Legault.  The wedding will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. on July 20^th at St. Joseph’s Church,

There is a promise of marriage between Jonathan Joseph Michaud, son of Frank Michaud and Susie Gagnon and Carly Elizabeth McDonald, daughter of Timothy McDonald and Gail Romain.  The wedding will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. on July 27th at St. Alphonsus Church.

ROY’S ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT:  The golf tournament will be held on Friday, August 2nd at the Island Brae Golf Course and Club de Golf Pontefract.  Proceeds are going to the Pontiac West Fire Services and the Meilleur Residence.  Entry Fees are $60 for Golf, Supper & Prizes, Golf only $40 and Supper only $30.  Supper will be served at 6:00 p.m. at the Sheenboro Parish Hall. (Salad, Steak, Baked Potato and Dessert).  Register in Advance at George’s Bar 819-689-2715.  Book your carts in advance!!!

THANK YOU:  We would like to express our sincere thank you to our neighbours, family, friends, the CWL, Father Tim Moyle, Hayes Funeral Home and the Choir that helped us in so many ways during the recent passing of my wife and loving mother Jacqueline St-Jean Mainville.

Nous voudrions exprimer nos sincères remerciements à nos voisins, familles, amis, la ligue des femmes catholiques, le père Tim Moyle, la maison funéraire Hayes ainsi que la chorale qui nous ont tous aidés de différentes façons lors du décès de mon épouse et de notre chère mère Jacqueline St-Jean Mainville.

Royal et la famille Mainville

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 20^th to Thursday, August 22^nd. Spiritual Directors will be Fr. Réal Ouellette and Fr. Justin Bertrand. Departure at 8 a.m. on Tuesday. Complete payment due by July 25^th.  For further information please contact the website at http://www.paroissestpierre.com, email paroissestpierrefc@gmail.com, or telephone 819 683-2056.

Chapeau Gallery News:  Summer Hours – Posted on our outdoor sign.  The Footwear & Handbag Fundraiser was a great success.  We will continue with the sale until further notice.  Bend and Apps Fundraiser: Thursday, July 18^th starting at6:30 p.m.  Yoga will be held at Gallery, followed by appetizers at L’Ancienne Banque.  Everyone is welcome.  Cost $30/person.  Tickets available at West  Pontiac Connects and the Gallery.    Check our Facebook page at Chapeau Regionale Gallerie for upcoming events.  Leave a message.  chapeaugallery@gmail.com.

Knights of Columbus Council 1531 will provide bus transportation to and from the pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Ann in Cormac on July 28. Stops will be made at The Church of the Most Holy Name on Trafalgar Street at 9 a.m. and St. Columbkille’s Cathedral at 9:15. The bus will return to Pembroke after the healing mass.

Marriage Preparation Program: The Fall Diocesan Marriage Preparation Program is coming up on Saturday, October 19 and Saturday, October 26, 2019 at St. James the Less Parish, Eganville. Deadline to register is October 11, 2019. Registration is available online at http://www.pembrokediocese.com, or a form can be obtained from any parish and mailed in. Inquiries can be directed to Yvette Bourque at 613 732-7933 ext. 208, or yvettebourque@pembrokediocese.com.

Parish Picnic – St. Lawrence O’Toole Parish, Barry’s Bay, Sunday, July 14th from 12-4 p.m. in the parish parking lot. 1934-style Parish Picnic celebrating the 85th anniversary of St. Lawrence O’Toole Parish. FREE ADMISSION. Bouncing castle, children’s three-legged, sack races, candy apples, live entertainment featuring The Kelly’s and skits by Opeongo Readers Theatre, fresh items off the grill for purchase, games of chance, 50/50 draw, huge silent auction, and photo booth. Loads of fun and entertainment… Don’t miss it!

Canada Day:  The Sheenboro Canada Day committee would like to thank Father Tim for launching our festivities with a mass, and to the many volunteers who were instrumental in making Canada Day 2019 such a great success.  Thank you for your continued generosity and hard work.  We are particularly appreciative to all the children (as young as 10) who worked so diligently and enthusiastically in the park before, during, and after Canada Day.  Thank you, as well, to those who donated to the Silent Auction, to the many who entered floats in the parade, and to all our friends who showed up to celebrate Canada Day the Sheenboro Way with us.