FATHER GYAN WILL BE REMAINING WITH US
Archbishop Ebacher has announced the good news that he has renewed Father Gyan’s appointment as Pastor of St. Aloysius, St. Columban, Our Lady of Victory and St. Malachy until August 31, 2013. All the Parish Committees look forward to working with Father Gyan for another three years.

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR - St. Aloysius Parish in Gatineau
Friday, May 14th and Saturday May, 15th - Friday, May 21st and Saturday May, 22nd. This Seminar takes place over the course of two weekends, which are designed to help participants establish and deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ. The teachings, discussions, praise and worship, and prayer lead participants to experience an awakening of the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit, bestowed at Baptism and Confirmation.

Fridays will be 7:30 to 9:30 pm (in the hall) - Saturdays will be 9 am to 4 pm (in the hall). Please consider this invitation to join us and share it with your friends - everyone is welcome. Once you have decided, you will need to register with Carol Léonard by calling the St. Aloysius office at (819) 663-5244. Thank you and God bless.

OLV SPRING SUPPER AND BALLOON AUCTION - MAY 28TH, OLV CHURCH HALL
COCKTAILS: 4:30 PM
DINNER: 6:00 PM
ADULTS: $15.00
CHILDREN 6 TO 12: $6.00
CHILDREN UNDER 6: FREE

Tickets are limited and are available from Ethel Pearson (819-986-5217) or from Alma (819-986-3763). As was the case last year and which was very successful, we are calling upon the participation and support of our Parishioners. We are requesting that families within the Parish donate such items as food baskets comprised of homemade preserves (i.e. jams, pickles, salsa etc.) or other homemade family treats. Another way individuals can contribute is to donate gift certificates from local businesses or provide various gift baskets. As well, our local artists are also encouraged to participate by donating paintings or crafts.

For those individuals who are willing to help our auction, would you please advise Alma of your interest and what you plan to donate no later than May 20th.

POINT OF CLARIFICATION CONCERNING ST. GREGOIRE CEMETERY
It has come to the attention of the OLV Wardens that there may be some confusion regarding the recent policy issued for the St. Grégoire Cemetery. Please note that the objective of the policy is to update leaseholder files and to confirm that the leaseholders are aware of their obligations as leaseholders and, we repeat, not to reclaim burial lots for resale. Hopefully this will clarify any misunderstanding. For more information, please refer to the blue pamphlets that can be found at the entrance of the church.

CHURCH FUNERAL PARKING
Please note that when there is a funeral at our church, a member of the church will contact the City of Gatineau to obtain a parking tolerance. This tolerance will include the streets surrounding the church - Charles Street, Joseph Street, Pine Street and MacLaren Street only. It does not include the parking lot behind the fire station - the parking time limit must be respected in that lot.

This tolerance is usually effective 1 hour prior to the funeral service to 2-3 hours after the service. (Example: if service is at 11:00 am - parking tolerance will be from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm). After this time frame, the regular 2-3 hour parking restriction becomes effective.

NOTE: All No Parking and Handicap Parking must be respected at all times. Parking tolerance or not.

GARAGE SALE
Place: Centre d’Accueil, 111 Gérard-Gauthier Street, Buckingham sector
Date: 22 May 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

MEETING OF FAITH FOMRATION LEADERS IN OUR DIOCESE - SATURDAY, MAY 29TH
There will be a meeting for pastors, pastoral agents, faith formation leaders as well as parents of children and youth in faith formation (or catechetical) activities on Saturday, May 29 between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon at the Diocesan Centre. Together we will share what inspires us in our mission to journey with others toward Christ.

This year, efforts are being made to incorporate the needs of English-speaking parishes. So we hope you will be able to join us. This year, efforts are being made to incorporate the needs of English-speaking parishes. So we hope you will be able to join us.

Please, take note of the date and register by e-mailing Julie Cool at juliecool@sympatico.ca or calling Sr. Alice Labrie at 819-771-8391. Let her know if you prefer to participate in the English activities. Also feel free to let Julie Cool know what you would like to discuss with other English parishes on that day.

OLV WARDENS MEETING
The next wardens’ meeting will be on Thursday May 20, at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory.