Birthdays that I missed this past month were Joey Rehel on Nov. 17 and Anna Rochon on Nov. 20. We hope that you both had a fun-filled day.
Let it snow, let it snow, this is Thursday, Nov. 22, and we are getting our first snowstorm of the year. It really gets you into that Christmas spirit.
Linda and Wayne Venne, Laurette Spencer and Marie Campbell have just returned from a one week stay in Branson, Missouri. They took in the festival of lights, great entertainment and other beautiful tourist attractions.
On Saturday we took in Alex and Mikaela’s birthday party at Jodi and Mike’s in Embrun. Everyone had a wonderful time.
On Sunday morning Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Church celebrated a special wedding anniversary mass. It was to honour couples celebrating a milestone anniversary this year. They were Carolyn and Gerry Pharand, 40 years, Gail and Roger Perry, 40 years, Lyne and Ray Béchamp, 40 years and Paulette and Yvan Pelletier, 20 years. On behalf of Our Lady’s Helping Hands, Susan Ethier read a tribute to honour the couples and Lise Gauthier, president of Our Lady’s Helping Hands, presented a plate engraved with the milestone anniversary of each couple. After mass, each couple was treated to breakfast at the Waltham Station and a rose was place at each table setting. Congratulations to all of you.
Special birthday wishes are extended to my dear friend Georgette Beaubien, who is celebrating her birthday today. Enjoy your day Georgette and many more.
Birthday wishes are extended to my sister Susan Pilon, of Casselman, who is celebrating her birthday Nov. 29. We hope that your day is filled with love and happiness Sue.
If you want to get into the Christmas spirit you can take in the festival of lights on Dec. 1 and 2 at the Coulonge Chutes in Mansfield. The cost is $5.00 per person and $15.00 per family.
You can also take in the Sounds of Christmas which will take place at St. Alphonsus Church on Dec. 2 at 2:00 pm. It will be presented by local artists and musicians. This will be followed by a dinner at Harrington Hall. The cost is $10.00 per person. The proceeds will go to St. Alphonsus Church. For more information you can call Cynthia Belaire at 819-689-2070.
Have a good week everyone.
Ah, the Christmas season is upon us for yet another year. And how do we feel about this holiday event that can consume so much of our attention, our time and effort in preparations?
As I think back to my childhood, Christmas was indeed the great holiday, time off from school, Christmas baking, Christmas trees, colorful lights and the timeless songs and music. It seemed so awesome and so important because everybody and everything came to a stand still.
Santa Claus was the hero of the day and with his magical powers he brought gifts to children everywhere.
From my perspective as an adult, I don’t think much has changed so far as Christmas and young children are concerned. Many of the traditions and circumstances have changed, like spending hours looking through the Christmas catalogues, dreaming of some special gift from Santa, or the attendance at a religious service at Christmas. However, I think that for most families and most children there are still strong family traditions. So, which ever way you may choose to celebrate Christmas, let us remember that we are making some of the most important cheerful memories that a child will carry for the rest of his or her life. As we prepare for Christmas and are very busy with all the hustle and the bustle, let us take the time and reflect in this Advent Season on what is the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of Christ.
Happy birthday wishes and love is extended to my sister Susan Pilon, of Casselman, who is celebrating her birthday today. Enjoy your special day Sue.
