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ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

P.O. BOX 610 - BELL ISLAND, NF - A0A 4H0
PHONE: 488-2525 – FAX: 488-3399

Administrator: Fr. Wayne Dohey – Secretary: Cindy Foley

THIRTIETH SUNDAY
OCTOBER 26, 2003

Focus: God delivers and gathers, consoles and leads his people.

God interacts with his people. God hears the cries of those who are in need. He comes to them to comfort them and to draw them to himself. Through the sacrifice of his Son, God leads the faithful to eternal life. We respond with an openness to believe in God, to accept his embrace, and with faith follow wherever God's Spirit leads.

 

Mass Intentions

Tuesday Oct. 28th 7:00pm Raymond Beeso, Henry Malloy, Monique Keels, Donald Murphy; Tom
 Tremblett; Madeline Stoyles; Michael, Margaret & Jack McLean

Wednesday Oct. 29th  9:30am Tom Brazil, Frank Pendergast; Janette Seward; Judy Whelan; James Kavanagh; Fred O'Brien; Sr. Denise Costello; Jim Dwyer; John King

Thursday Oct. 30th 7:00pm Angela Warren; Marjorie Sweeney; Josephine Jackman; Steve Hawco; Ed  & Theresa Russell; Henry Crane; Stephen Hutchings; Ada Craig

Friday Oct. 31st 9:30am Betty Walsh; Jack Jackman; Kathleen Foley; David & Susan Foley; Kevin & Mary Cole; Edward Cole & Justin Johnson; Ethel Fowler

Saturday Nov. 1st  4:00pm Sacrament of Penance
5:00pm Kathleen Kent; Pete & Nell Power; Dec. of the Bown & Pendergast fam; Brian, Regina & Mary Hickey; Ron Murphy; Steve Delaney; Eugene & Sarah Kelly & dec. fam; Sadie, Florence & James Kavanagh

Sunday Nov. 2nd 10:30am Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life

SANCTUARY CANDLE In Loving Memory of James Hunt

COLLECTION
Offertory - 127 envelopes.......................................................................$1147.58
Dues - 8 envelopes......................................................................................$56.00
Students to the Priesthood.- 2 envelopes......................................................$12.00
Evangelization of Nations -3 envelopes.........................................................$12.00
Needs of the Canadian Church.......................................................................$2.00
World Mission Sunday.................................................................................$15.00
Toonie Collection.........................................................................................$13.25
Donation in memory of Don Murphy.............................................................$30.00
Card Game for September..........................................................................$286.00
Thank you for your financial Support

Right To Life
Respect for Life Week is Oct. 27th - 31st . Activities include Banquet / Annual General Meeting , Tues., Oct. 28th at St. Theresa's Parish Hall at 7:00 .m. . Guest Speaker : Denise Mountenay of Together for Life Ministry : Gospel Concert , Thurs., October 30th , West End Baptist Church at 7:00 p.m. : Open House at Elizabeth House /Right To Life on Friday , October 31st , 2 - 4 p.m. For information call : 579 - 1500.

Toonie Collection
Your weekly offering to our Toonie Collection is very much appreciated. The Toonie boxes are located at the entrances of our church and we invite parishioners and visitors to make a donation to our Toonie Collection.

Liturgical Ministers

Sat. Nov. 1st 5:00pm Readers: Christine Tulk & Ros Hurley
Eucharistic Ministers: Carol Clarke & Ashley Curnew
Ken & Karen Curnew
Presentation of Gifts: Dave O'Keefe & Family
Ushers: Leo Byrne, Jim Pendergast, Fred Carroll, George Hickey Jr., Brian Tulk, Cyril Jackman

Sun. Nov. 2nd 10:30am Readers: Gary Gosine, Rosanne Grant
Eucharistic Ministers: Irene Delehunty, Keith Kent
Connie Cole, Sr. Elsie Lahey
Presentation of Gifts: Valerie Gorman, Brenda & Brendan Fowler
Ushers: Sid Maddigan, Ray Whalen, Wayne Curnew, Alex Newell, Art Whelan, Michael King,

Ministry Schedule
The new ministry schedule is available at the entrances of our church. If you are involved in the many ministries of our liturgy, please pick up your schedule.

CHURCH CLEANING TEAM -1 : For week of Oct. 27th to Oct. 31st
Cindy Foley, Patsy Durdle, Leo Byrne, Lorraine Cahill, Carol Clarke, Alex Newell, Lynn Carbage

Knights of Columbus
On Thursday, October 30th at 7:30 p.m. , the Knights of Columbus will celebrate the rite of installation for their new executive for the year. Following the installation ceremony all parishioners and friends are invited to our parish hall for a social. Please take time to gather for this celebration and help promote the work and true spirit of the Knights of Columbus.
All members of the Knights of Columbus executive are asked to attend a rehearsal on Tuesday, October 28th at 7:30 p.m.

Building up the Kingdom of God
The dates set in the archdiocese for the Archdiocesan appeal is November 1st - 16th . Your donation will help us provide comfort to the sick in hospital; put our gifts at the service of seniors; bring God's love to those in prison; provide counsel and direction for our university students. We don't give because we have a lot and can afford it, we give because of a desire to share what we have with others. During the weekend of November 1st and 2nd, we will have a second collection to help with our contribution to the archdiocese for this important financial campaign to help with the pastoral care in our local church.

Halloween
Hope the kids have a safe and enjoyable Halloween. You are most welcome to drop by my home and hopefully I can offer a few treats to the kids. During the evening of Halloween , members of the Knights of Columbus will be patrolling our streets and ensuring that all kids are safe .

Home Religion Program
We have completed registration for those who are seeking to participate in the Home Religion Program for this year. It is necessary for us to order the materials required for the program and during the coming week I will update the parents/guardians of the dates for the meetings concerning the programs. Please refer to the bulletin for all information concerning the Home Religion Program.

Parish Finances
During the past week the parish terminated employment for Mr. Tom Cole. Since the busy schedule of work for the summer is complete, Mr. Cole will be available on a part time basis for the Winter months. I wish to thank Tom for his excellent work and faithful dedication to the parish.
As you may have noticed our income for the weekly collection is not as high as it was during the summer. I ask all parishioners to please support the parish to the best of your ability. Our parish expenses are very high . Our insurance bill for 2003 - 2004 is $9,080.00 and we must also meet the expenses for snow clearing which will be another $5000.00. Therefore , I am sure you understand the reason for us all to be sensitive to the importance of supporting our parish financially.

Fall Fair
Please schedule the Fall Fair into your social calendar . The following events are taking place:
Monday, November 10th : *Chicken Breast Dinners:
*Eat In or Take Out
*Sale of work, & Bake sale
*Super Card GameSaturday, November 15th: *Activity Night at the Hall
*Plenty of Music and a Dance for all
Sunday, November 23rd: *Giant Bingo, Super prizes
Please give generously to support our Fair. Your donations of Knitted Goods, Crafts, Cookies, or Donate to the Dinners with potato, carrot, turnip, or rolls will be much appreciated. Let's make this Fall Fair a great success and a wonderful sign of our community spirit.

Farewell : Father Doug Barrett
On Sunday, October 26th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Cyprian's Church , Father Doug Barrett will celebrate Eucharist of Thanksgiving before he leaves the Island to take up his new pastoral appointment in New Brunswick. We offer our best wishes to Father Doug and his family and we thank them for their faithful service and kindness to us as a parish family. You are invited to attend the celebration and a social will follow after the liturgy.

Memorial Mass: Tuesday, November 4th
On Tuesday, November 4th at 7:00 p.m. , we will have a Memorial Mass for all those who died in our parish during the past year. You are invited to share in this celebration and if you wish, you may light a candle in loving memorial. For those who have loved ones who have died elsewhere , you may also light a candle and take time to pray . Since the month of November is traditionally the month of the Holy Souls, it is important that we remember all our beloved dead . Let us invite all parishioners and friends and together pray for our faithful departed. Following the mass, a social will take place at our parish hall.

 
 

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