WEDNESDAY MASS
Please note that Wednesday's Mass will be cancelled this week, as we will be in the process of painting the interior of the church.

RECONCILIATION & FIRST COMMUNION
On behalf of our faith community, a heartfelt thanks to Nancy Hewson Lemieux for accepting the responsibility of coordinating both the Reconciliation and First Communion of our young celebrants. This was a very important responsibility and Nancy did an outstanding job. Congratulations Nancy!

Also, thank you to the OLV Society for organizing a reception for the celebrants and their families after mass in the church basement. A special thank you also goes to Fr. Gyan for his support and guidance.

CONFIRMATION
The preparation sessions for Confirmation will take place at St. Aloysius parish, beginning in March. If you have not registered, and wish to do so, please call the office (819) 986-3763, by February 24. If you were not baptized at OLV or St. Malachy, you must request a copy of your Baptismal Certificate from the parish where you were baptized.

DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE Last week, you received a copy of the Development and Peace Lifestyle Awareness Calendar to help families reflect on the gifts they enjoy, and collect alms so that others may share in the feast of life. There are still some copies available at the entrance of the church. Included with your bulletin this week is Archbishop Ebacher’s letter to Gatineau Diocese parishioners on Share Lent 2010: “Feed the Hungry”. The annual collect for Share Lent will take place on the weekend of March 20-21, Solidarity Sunday.

OLV WARDENS
There is still a vacancy for one Warden, and we are looking for a volunteer. We are also looking for more Ushers. If you are interested and can help out, please call the office at (819)986-3763. If you are interested in any of the other ministries, help is always welcome. Just call the office and let us know.

MINISTRY MEETING - A REMINDER
A meeting of all volunteers who act as Ministers at both OLV and St. Malachy will take place on Saturday, Feb. 27th at 9:30 a.m. at O.L.V. Church. This includes: Choir Members, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Servers, Greeters, Ushers and all members of Liturgy Committee.

INCOME TAX RECEIPTS
If you wish to have a receipt for income tax purposes, you may do so at any time. Just put a self addressed stamped envelope in the collection basket or call the office at 819-986-3763.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN A WOMAN’S GOSPEL CHOIR?
For more information phone Sandra at (819) 986-1185 or Kathy at (819) 281-3457.

FUND RAISERS FOR CANCER:

CANS & BOTTLES DRIVE - Just a reminder that I am still collecting these for the Relay for Life which will take place on June 11. You can bring them to OLV Church and place them in the blue bin to the left when you enter or I can pick them up. This is a year round project and I thank all who have contributed. To date $135:00 has been raised.

BAKE SALE FOR CANCER - On Sunday February 28th from 10:00 am – 2:00pm, a bake sale (dessert only) will be held in the church hall. Please call Monique at (819) 986-3166, for more information.

FRIENDSHIP CLUB BAZAAR
The Buckingham Friendship Club will be holding their annual Bazaar on March 10, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m., at the K o f C. hall. There will be a Bake Sale, Craft and Bric/Brac tables, a raffle and light lunch will be served. Admission is $1:00. Everyone is welcome.

ST.PATRICK’S TEA
The OLV St. Patrick’s Tea will take place on Saturday, March 13th. Please mark your calendars to reserve that date. Further information will follow.

ST.PATRICK’S PARTY
St. Columban Mission is holding their annual St. Patrick's Party on Saturday March 13th at the Royal Canadian Legion, 231 Maloney Blvd. in Gatineau. Tickets are $8 and available from the St. Columban Fabrique or by calling (819) 561-3352. Irish entertainment, country band, refreshments and door prize.