Masses and Celebrations for the Week

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK:  Fr. Stephen Ballard, Barbara Coventry, Leonard Duff, Fran Flavelle, Earl Lepine, Annie Gaudette, Sandra Fletcher- McGuire, Aspyn Carroll, Roseanne Gagnon, Viola Fleury, Joanne Souliere, Patsy Lariviere, Ida-Mae Turner, Kerry Kelly, Paul Dennie, Judy Sullivan.

 St. Alphonsus Parish:  Would envelope user # 103 kindly put their name and address on the envelope or in the envelope so we can enter your name in the system.  Thank you

Chapeau Gallery & Victorian Tea Room News:  We are closed for the season.  Thank you for your patronage.  See you in the Spring 2020.  The winner of the 50/50 Draw was Cynthia Belaire and the 3 pieces Pawprints on my Heart-Faye Belanger.

The Annual CWL Craft Sale and Chicken Pot Pie Luncheon will be held on Sunday, November 17^th (10 A.M. – 3 P.M. at Harrington Community Centre.  Good opportunity to find some unique Christmas gifts.  Call Joan (819-689-2523) to book your table.

St. Alphonsus C.W.L: We will meet at Joan Sallafranque’s on Wednesday, November 6th at 1:30 p.m.  All members are welcome!

Christmas Brunch – St. Anne Parish C.W.L:  Will be held on Sunday, November 17^th, from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Municipal Hall, 8 montée Monseigneur Martel, Ile-du-Grand-Calumet, QC.  Bake Sale, Artisans’ Market & Draws.  Adults $12.00 and Children 10 and under $5.00 and 5 and under free.  Everyone Welcome!  Please bring a non-perishable food item as a donation for Bouffe Pontiac contact:  Joan Derouin 819-648-2445.

Holy Name -Christmas Market & Bake Sale:  Will be held on Saturday, November 16^th from 3-5 and after mass & on Sunday, November 17^th after 10 a.m. mass at Holy Name Church Annex.  New to you, gently used or new Christmas trees, decorations, and décor and more!

Friends of Peru invites you to give your donation to Peru.  You can place it in the special envelopes for Peru and place it in the collection this Sunday, November 3^rd.  If you want to give your gift later, give it directly to Fr. Tim and he will pass it on to me.  Last year we had $9,247.00 which we gave to people with special needs in 1) Education, for kids that were unable to go to school because of not having clothes or books.  2) Health needs, usually emergency needs of great urgency.  3) Poverty needs, many times not having anything to eat 4) Parish needs we helped with some repairs in the Parish and two priests who are sick.  Thank you all for your support last year.  May each gift that you give be multiplied in blessings for you here and in heaven.                                                                James & Alicia Keogh       819-410-0302

Flu shots:  Will be available on Monday, November 11th from 10:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M at Harrington Community Center.  They will also be available on Monday, November 25th from 1 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.  Appointments recommended 1-844-351-6277 or at clicsante.ca.

Remembrance Day in Sheenboro:  Will be celebrated on November 10th, 2019.  Mass will be at 11 a.m., followed by Remembrance Day ceremonies that will be held in the church.  People wishing to place a wreath in memory of a veteran are asked to contact Billy Brennan by email bbrennan.sheen@gmail.com on or before November 8th.  Following the Remembrance Service, a light lunch will be served in the parish hall.  There is no set cost for the meal but a donation to ensure this event can continue would be appreciated.

The Sheenboro Recreation Association is hosting a luncheon following our Remembrance Day ceremony on November 10th. We are looking for donations of sandwiches, squares, and veggie, fruit and cheese trays. If you are able to donate, please sign up at the back of the church or call Jean Gleason at 819-689-2119

Municipality of L’Isle-aux Allumettes invites you to join us as we pay tribute to our “Fallen Soldiers” at this year’s Remembrance Day Ceremony to be held on Sunday, November 10th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.  St. Joseph’s Center for Families & Seniors, St. Joseph, QC.  there will be a Reception and light lunch following the ceremonies.  R.S.V.P.  is required before November 1st, 2019 at noon; (819-689-2266) (Please advise if we are to order a wreath on your behalf)

Tuesday Social Club:  HELP! We are collecting clean warm clothing for men only to be taken to the Ottawa Mission for homeless men (Shepherds of Good Hope). Ron Bartman has taken the responsibility to deliver them. We will be accepting them on every Tuesday in October at the Harrington Community Center from 1 to 3 pm. Thanks a lot.

St. Paul the Hermit, Church Restoration and Memorial Plaque:  Parish Council is ready to accept financial donations in memory of a family member to fund the church’s capital work. Contributions of $500, donated in honour of a family member, will be commemorated on a plaque, and a receipt for the charitable donation will be issued.  When submitting a cheque, please identify the person that you want to be honoured on the plaque. Also, the parish council appreciates your support of the capital work and repairs and especially your tremendous support of our “Toonie collection.”

Annual Parish Supper – St. Matthew the Apostle, Madawaska, Sunday, November 3rd from 12-6 p.m. at the Madawaska Community Hall. Annual turkey, ham & bean supper – Raffle tickets. Adults: $14 – Children under 10: $5 – Children 3 and under: Free.

Knights of Columbus:  Bishop N.Z.Lorrain council 1531 of the Knights of Columbus will hold its next regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 12. It will be at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Ellis Avenue, Pembroke starting at 7;30 p.m.

The annual mass to honour deceased third and fourth-degree members of the Knights of Columbus will be on Tuesday, Nov. 26^th at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Pembroke. Mass starts at 7 p.m. Member, their spouses and the parishes are invited.