ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

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

The Lord is always present with us, but we must seek him out. We must learn to look for Him in others and act in ways that those around us know that he also dwells in us. Prayer, which increases our faith, is a two-way dialogue. We may not hear the Lord speak, but we should be aware that he sends us messages through many modes.

Wednesday August 10th 9:30am Patrick Byrne; Mary Butler; Alice & Dave Kennedy;
 Helen Dwyer; Barbara Stoyles; William Power; Lillian Fitzpatrick; Greg Mansfield; Kathleen Oates

Thursday August 11th 7:00pm Art Cummings; Marie Rees; Christine Whalen; Denis
 & Madeline Neville; Cecil & Marie Barnes; Angela & Martin St. Jarres; Michael & Alice O'Brien

Friday August 12th  9:30am Helen Dwyer; Douglas Somerton; Steve, Ann & Pat
McLean; Gerald Nolan; Jack & John Kavanagh; Thomas, Hilda & Theresa O'Hara, Frances Jackman

Saturday August 13th  4:00pm Sacrament of Penance
5:00pm Bridget & Patrick Byrne; Patrick & Alice Lahey & dec. family; John & Agnes King & dec. family; Edward Dwyer; Bride Manning; Phonse, Jenny & Gary Sweeney; Diane Ford; Kathleen Kent

Sunday August 14th 10:30am Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life


SANCTUARY CANDLE: STEPHEN HAWCO

Collection
Offertory - 109 envelopes..............................................................................$1367.76
Dues - 37 envelopes........................................................................................$392.00
Cemetery - 15 envelopes................................................................................$132.00
Toonie Collection..............................................................................................$98.74
Thank you for your financial support

Liturgical Ministers

Sat. Aug. 13th 5.00pm Readers: Paul Ryan & John Kent
Eucharistic Ministers: Alice Farrell; Cynthia Stoyles;
Betty & Kevin Quigley
Presentation of Gifts: Jennifer Fitzgerald & Jenine Ryan
Ushers: Peter Power; Bill Hammond; George Jackman; Joey Kent; Christopher Delaney; Jason Hickey

Sun. Aug. 14th 10:30am Readers: Sharon Hammond & Harriett Taylor
Eucharistic Ministers: Geraldine Fitzgerald; Irene Delahunty; Christine Quinlan
Presentation of Gifts: Clara Hammond & Riv Fitzgerald
Ushers: Sid Maddigan; Ray Whalen; Alex Newell; Art Whalen; Michael King; Jeff Childs

Thank You
Sincere thanks to all who helped beautify the cemetery and Grotto site at Lance Cove. It is truly a wonderful sign of your care and reverence for the sacred places of prayer and memory in our community. May the Lord continue to bless you for your kindness.

In Memorial
During the past weeks several individuals have asked : " Can I donate something to the church in memory of our loved ones" ? Certainly you may donate to our church. We are always interested in purchasing church vestments and other liturgical needs and as you know this can be a costly venture. If you wish to donate something to the church in memorial of your loved ones , please contact the parish and I will discuss the item and cost concerned. With regard to your donation.

Basilica Souvenirs
Basilica Souvenirs celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the consecration of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist are now available. They are available in the Basilica Cathedral Gift shop, the Basilica Museum or the Downhomer. Mugs, keyrings, collector plates, etc, are available at all three locations or ordered by contacting any of the locations listed above.

Annulments
The following is a continuation of last week's article on annulments. This piece outlines the proper procedures for obtaining an annulment.
STEP ONE: Complete the civil divorce. No Tribunal will consider your petition until the civil process is finished.

STEP TWO: Contact your parish priest or go directly to the Tribunal office.

STEP THREE: Fill out forms. There is basic information that a Tribunal has to have: date of baptism, date of marriage, date of civil divorce, etc.

STEP FOUR: The interview. Everyone who seeks an annulment is interviewed by a person who will advocate for you. The interview is crucial because it gives the Tribunal an opportunity to assess the grounds which to seek an annulment.

STEP FIVE: The statement. A person seeking an annulment writes up the story of the former marriage from courtship to break-up, for some people this is healing, for others it is humbling but is has to be done and it is hard work. A petitioner for an annulment gives the names of two or three people who can testify to the truth of the grounds on which the annulment rests. They do not have to know the intimate details of a marriage. For instance, in the example I quoted in the last few weeks, the witnesses were family members who witnessed the parents using force in order to get their daughter to the Church. They do not have to know what the marriage was like.

STEP SIX: The documents. Accompanying a petition for an annulment are certain documents; baptism and confirmation certificates, wedding certificates and license,
copy of civil divorce decree, etc.

STEP SEVEN: You wait. Now it is up to the judges & defender of the bond to do their work.

STEP EIGHT: When a decision is reached by the Tribunal in St. John's, it si sent to the Halifax Tribunal and from there to Ottawa. Mistakes are rare!

STEP NINE: If the petition for an annulment is denied, a Catholic can appeal - and the appeal can go all the way to Rome. Appeals are rare because if the case gets permission to proceed, the annulment is almost sure. If there are no grounds for an annulment, the person will be told that way back in step four and the petition for an annulment will be dropped.

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