Anniversary Celebrations
Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of
Bishop Alexander Macdonell's arrival to
St. Raphael's!
Join us on the July 10th and 11th, 2004 for two festive days filled with history, music, laughter
and entertainment.
Schedule of Events
| Saturday July 10, 2004
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| 1:30 p.m. |
Opening Ceremonies
1:30 p.m.
South Glengarry Band
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| 2 - 4 p.m. |
Clan Donald Celebrations
Featuring local talent, singers,
fiddlers, Celtic groups
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| 4:30 - 8 p.m.
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BBQ / Auction with Dave Smith
Price for BBQ, Auction:
Adults - $15.00 |
| 8 - 12 a.m. |
Brigadoons & Bobby Lalonde
Price for Brigadoons & Bobby Lalonde:
Adults - $10.00
Children - $7.00 (12 and under)
The Brigadoons, one of Glengarry's favorite home grown bands, play Scottish traditional music, plus some traditional Canadian and Irish music. The band was formed in 1971, and tour the United States and Canada for festivals and highland gatherings.
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Sunday July 11, 2004 |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Mass
Celebrated by Cardinal Marc Ouellet
Archevêque de Quebec
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| 3:00 p.m. |
Donor Plaque Ceremony
S.D.G. Highlanders
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| 4:00 p.m. |
Buffet Dinner
Cost of Dinner: $25.00
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| 8:00 p.m. |
Concert with Rita Macneil
At St. Finnan's Cathedral, Alexandria
Cost: $30.00
Rita! Canadians who enjoy and cherish her music require only a first name. An exceptional songwriter with an unforgettable voice.
She is the only female singer ever to have three albums in Australia's Top 100 in the same year. In 1990 she sold more records in Canada than Garth Brooks and Clint Black. In 1992 she was named a member of the Order of Canada by Governor-General Ray Hnatyshyn.
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Information for this event:
Telephone: (613) 347-1663 or (613) 347-2293
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