26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Whoever is not against us is for us.”
Immaculate Conception
Parish Mission Oct. 14-17 with Fr. Conrad Edwards @ St. Peter's and St. John the Baptist Registration: On Monday October 1, at 6:30pm in the cafeteria of E.R.E.C. in St. Peter, there will be registration for the 2012/13 Religious Education classes for the children of all four East Richmond Roman Catholic churches, St. Peters, St. John the Baptist, Immaculate Conception and Holy Guardian Angels. You will be notified later as to the days and times of classes. Please spread the word. Immaculate Conception Parish MEETING immediately following Mass . Parish Council News: We want to also express our sincere appreciation to Elsie Middleton who has served this Parish so well, during her period as chair of Finance and Management. Saint John the Baptist CWL invite you to a Marian Cenacle on the five Tuesdays in the month of October at 6:30 in the vestry of the Church. In imitation of the Apostles and Mary our Mother who came together in the upper room awaiting the promise of the Holy Spirit, we are invited to come together to pray with Mary, live the consecration to Mary and create fraternity. The more we pray and allow time for the action of Our Lady, the more we experience an increase in mutual love. Effective Oct. 1st Terry Clements will no longer be taking the bookings for the Community Center. If you wish to book the center please call the Parish Office on Tuesdays at 587-2416. The regular meeting of the Richmond Branch RTO will be held Tuesday, Oct. 2 at La Picasse, Petit de Grat. Breakfast at 9:30. Pharmacare update: The insurance trustees have negotiated a reduction in dispensing fees for drugs with Lawton's Pharmacies. St. Peter's MacDonnell's and Dooley's of Arichat, have agreed to match the fees negotiated with Lawton's. The L'Ardoise and District Volunteer Fire Department is hosting our Fall Fair on Oct 5, 6, & 7, 2012. This weekend includes a POT LUCK supper Saturday night from 4-6pm. A Bake Sale on Sunday from 9:00am – 1pm, and a Turkey dinner from 11:30 am to 1pm. There is also an Auction at 2PM Sunday afternoon. Any help with food donations for the Pot Luck, or prize donations for our auction would be greatly appreciated. For infomation Please call Stephen Sampson 227-8223 or Alicia MacLeod 623-1412. Hope to see you there. Knights of Columbus: The regular monthly meeting will be Friday October 5, Council Officers, following Mass at 9:30 am. Wednesday October 10, all members @ 6:45pm. Both meetings will be held in the basement of St. Peter's Parish Glebe House. The Grand River Seniors' Club will be holding its annual “Brown Bag Sale & Tea” on Saturday, October 6th, from 2-4PM at the Grand River Fire Hall. Admission is $2 Adult Upgrading/GED classes Available: Register now if you wish to improve your reading, writing, math and/or computer skills: prepare to write the GED; upgrade your skills for employment;or work towards your own personal goals. Both day and evening classes will be available in both Arichat and St. Peter's from October 1/12 – June 17/13. There is no fee for these classes, learners can start at anytime,and everyone works at their own pace with the help of a qualified and supportive instructor. Assistance with childcare and transportation may be available. Encourage friends and family to register as well. For more information, please call The Richmond County Literacy Network at 226-0383 or 535-3304. It's never to late to learn. Thank You:Rose (Pascal) Sampson was generous in life and remains generous in death. Thank you to her Estate for the monetary gifts to our parish church HGA, hall, and organizations. We appreciate her kindness and we honour her memory R.I.P. |
