ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

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

FOCUS: Jesus invites us to walk with him and helps us along the way.

When we undertake a major project we look at costs, time, and the energy that will be needed. If our goal is to be a follower of Christ, similar things come into play. Can we give up our desire for worldly rewards in order to reach for heavenly ones? Can we gladly carry whatever cross we have been given? With Jesus as our companion, we can.

150th Anniversary of the Cathedral - Basilica
Archbishop Brendan O'Brien if the Archdiocese of St. John's will be presiding over a celebration of Thanksgiving and Praise, opening the Year of Celebration for the 150th Anniversary of the Cathedral - Basilica of St. John the Baptist on Thursday, September 9th at 7:30pm. The theme for this celebration and this anniversary year is "We Remember, We Celebrate, We Go Forth." Please make your plans to attend this significant anniversary celebration. Organizers of the celebration are hoping that parishioners from this parish and groups and societies from this parish will attend. For more information contact the 150th Anniversary Committee at 709-726-3660.

Tuesday September 7th 7:00pm Lillian Fitzpatrick; Fr. Lorne Whalen; Michael
 Ryan; Aiden Power; Marie Rees

Wednesday September 8th 9:30am Pat Byrne; Kevin & Mary Cole; Ray McLean;
 Mary Miller, Betty Brazil; Gerald Lane
2:00pm Burial of the Ashes of the Late Gerald Gorman

Thursday September 9th 2:00pm Escasoni Home, St. John's
 3:00pm GlennBrook Lodge, St. John's
7:00pm 150th Anniversary Mass at the Basilica

Friday September 10th 9:30am Alice Kennedy; Fr. Lorne Whalen; Theresa
Fitzgerald; Terry Butler; Walter King; Lillian Fitzpatrick

Saturday September 11th 4:00pm Sacrament of Penance
 5:00pm Gordon Power; Edward Brown; Katherine Olsen; Peter & Agnes Kent and dec. family; Dec. members of the O'Keefe family, John, Matilda & Laura Evans

Sunday 12th 10:30am For All Parishioners Living & Deceased

SANCTUARY CANDLE: In Loving Memory of James & Julia Butler

Collection

Offertory - 128 envelopes..................................................................................$1345.50
Dues - 46 envelopes............................................................................................$434.00
Toonie Collection....................................................................................................$9.00

Thank you for your financial support

Liturgical Ministers

Sat. Sept. 11th 5:00pm Readers: Kevin George & Ashley Curnew
Eucharistic Ministers: Mary Power; Carol Clarke; Jocelyn Murphy; Fred Carroll
Presentation of Gifts: Dave O'Keefe Family
Ushers: Ed Dwyer; Pete Power Sr.; Bill Hammond; George Jackman; Joey Kent; Christopher Delaney

Sun. Sept. 12th 10:30am Readers: Valerie Gorman & Janet Lahey
Eucharistic Ministers: Sister Elsie Lahey; Sid Maddigan; Judy Burt; Karen Seward
Presentation of Gifts: Tom Cole Family
Ushers: Ray Kennedy; Rick Whelan; Tom Cole; Charlie O'Brien; Kevin Delahunty; Evan Kent

CHURCH CLEANING TEAM - 1 FOR WEEK SEPT. 6TH TO SEPT. 10TH
Lynn Carbage; Leo Byrne; Carol Clarke; Alex Newell

Bereavement Seminar
This seminar is for people who have lost a loved one. The two-hour seminar describes the grieving process and presents some information on things individuals and families can do to help themselves and others during the time of grief. It also describes the resources available for those who are grieving. This session will be presented by Dr. Rick Singleton, Director of Pastoral Care with the Health Care Corporation of St. John's. The Session is from 7:00 - 9:00 pm on Monday, September 20th, 2004 at the Health Science Centre in room 2J 619. Stay on the main corridor through the main entrance and follow the signs. No registration is necessary. For more information, you can call 777-6959.

Burial Service
The burial of the remains of the late Gerald Gorman will take place on Wednesday, September 8th at 2:00pm. All are invited to attend this celebration at the cemetery.

Welcome Back
During the coming week, the teachers ,students and support staff will return back to our schools for another year . We hope and pray it was a relaxing summer holiday and we wish you every blessing in the year ahead. I look forward to a positive working relationship with both schools and I invite them to seek our support at any time.

Home Religion Program
The religious education for our children is the sole responsibility of the parents / guardians. The role of the parish is to provide the religious materials and coordinate the families to participate in the program.
Children: Age 5 & 6 are invited to participate in the year 1 program.
Children: Age 7 or older can participate in the year 2 program which includes first Eucharist.
Children: Age 8 can participate in the year 3 program which includes First Penance.
Children: Age 9 or older can participate in the Confirmation Program.
Please note that these age groups are flexible. It is up to the parents/guardians to ask to have their child register for a particular program. This year the religion program will be completed at home and once per month we will meet with the parents/guardians to evaluate their progress. For further information, call Karen Seward 488 - 2560 or the parish office 488-2525. Registration Forms are available at the parish office or at the church. Please complete the form and submit a fee of $10.00 so that the parish can purchase the materials required for each child.

Christian Vocation Conference
There will be an archdiocesan conference on the weekend of October 1st to the 3rd at St. Peter's Parish, Mount Pearl. The focus of the conference will be : " Fostering a Vocation Culture In Our Parish ." Facilitators will be Father Len Altilia , S.J. And Sister Susan Kidd C.N.D. from Toronto. Each parish has room for six participants. If you are interested, call: Brendan and Margaret Rumsey 364 - 1854.

School Openings on Bell Island
St. Michael's High School and St. Augustine's Elementary School will re-open for all students on Friday, September 10th. Students (Grade 1-6) at St. Augustine's will have classes beginning at 8:20 and will be dismissed at 11:20. Kindergarten classes will begin on Monday, September 13th. Students (Grase 7-Level 3) at St. Michael's will have classes beginning at 8:40 and dismissing at 10:00. Buses for both schools will run at the normal times.

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