ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

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

Thank You: Cemetery Mass
Sincere thanks to all who helped beautify both cemeteries in our parish during the past few weeks. I sincerely thank the youth who are working on the many student projects who assisted as well as our parish workers and many volunteers. The property is very beautiful and it truly reflects our respect for all who have gone before us in faith. I encourage parishioners to continue to improve the property during the month of August and to remove any old fences that are not in good condition.
To all who participated in the cemetery mass at the Front, I sincerely thank you . May the Lord grant eternal peace to all our beloved dead.

Dinner Theater
Our annual dinner theater and dance was a wonderful success. I sincerely thank the leadership of Des McCarthy who coordinated the theater along with his very talented assistants. Your participation and support truly reflects your generosity to the community and to our parish. Your involvement added much joy to all who have shared in the event and certainly renewed a greater appreciation for the fine talent of our past friends: Steve Neary, Ray McLean and Harry Hibbs.
To the ladies and many others who catered a fine meal, we can only say: Thank You. Once again, you continue to show the wonderful people you are and the excellent service you give to us. May God continue to bless you.
Revenue from Theater
Income $4775.00 (tickets & donations)
Expenses $1225.66 (meal, band & music system)
Theater Revenue $3549.34 Bar Revenue $451.00 Total Profit $4000.34

Monday August 1st 5:30pm Reunion Mass : Fitzpatrick Family (Parishioners are
 welcome)

Tuesday August 2nd 9:30am Art Cummings; Helen Dwyer; Edward Dwyer; Regina
 Barry; Margaret Normore; Jack Lahey; Mary Ellen Doyle; Frank Pendergast;
11:30am Burial Service at Cemetery for late Ann Hearn

Thursday August 4th 7:00pm Patrick Byrne; Maude Kelly; Martin, Mary& Thomas
 Butler, Melvin Rose Jr.; Regina Barry; Rita Newton
7:30pm Wedding Rehearsal

Friday August 5th 9:30am Theresa Fitzgerald; Cyril Cahill; Sarah & Ann
 Brinston; Eric & Sarah Bursey; Christine Whalen; Jack Lahey, David Fitzgerald; Barbara Stoyles
3:00pm Wedding Mass, St. John's

Saturday August 6th 10:00am Burial Service at Cemetery for late William Dyer
 3:00pm Wedding Service : Kerry Tarrant and Nicole Nolan
4:00pm Sacrament of Penance
5:00pm Marie & Benedict Farrell; dec. members of Pendergast & Bown family; Glenn Newell; Edward Kent; Gregory & Josephine Metcalfe; William & Sarah Curnew; James & Maria Kelly; Charlie Bown Sr. & Jr.; Christine Bown; William Dyer; Gerald Dyer & dec. family

Sunday August 7th 10:30am For All Parishioners, Living & Deceased
 2:30pm Cemetery Mass, Lance Cove

Visitation of Sick
During the month of August, I will not visit the sick of the parish. If there is need for a visit , I will most certainly be available at your request. Sister Elsie and I will begin the regular visitation during the month of September.

Liturgical Ministers
Sat. Aug. 6th 5:00pm Readers: Jeff Childs & Joanne Power
Eucharistic Ministers: Jocelyn Murphy; Shirley Murphy;
Sr. Eileen Osborne;
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Presentation of Gifts: Irene & Kevin Delahunty
Ushers: Leo Byrne; Jim Pendergast; Fred Carroll; George Hickey; Brian Tulk; Cyril Jackman

Sun. Aug. 7th 10:30am Readers: Geraldine Fitzgerald & Christine Quinlan
Eucharistic Ministers: Connie Cole; Patricia King; Sid Maddigan; Judy Burt
Presentation of Gifts: Lydia Brazil family
Ushers: Ray Kennedy; Rick Whelan; Tom Cole; Charlie O'Brien; Kevin Delahunty

Sun. Aug. 7th 2:30pm Readers: Sharon Hammond & Des McCarthy
Cemetery Mass Eucharistic Ministers: Teresita McCarthy; Rosanne Grant
Lance Cove

Collection
Offertory - 105 envelopes.....................................................................................$1468.50
Toonie Collection.....................................................................................................$30.73
Cemetery..............................................................................................................$2352.43
Donation in Memory of Regina Barry from Senior Citizens Club.............................$20.00
Donation in Memory of Steve Delaney, Eugene & Sarah Kelly & dec Family..........$25.00
Donation in Memory of Julia & Joseph Pynn, Elizabeth & James Leonard & Frank Leonard....................................................................................................................$20.00
Donation in Memory of Richard & Jacqueline Dalton..............................................$20.00
Thank you for your financial support

SANCTUARY CANDLE: CYRIL CAHILL

Marriage & Annulments
Some Catholics who go through a divorce process just decide for themselves that they have no grounds for an annulment. At times, a Catholic might go to a priest who will say that they have no grounds for an annulment. Neither approach is advisable, the best route is to seek the advice of an expert and let them decide what the grounds are. Every diocese has people trained in Canon Law, particularly in marriage Tribunal work. They are the best people to decide if there are grounds for an annulment. They will listen to your story, if there are grounds for an annulment, they will tell you. If there are no grounds, they will be honest with you.
Some divorced Catholics blame themselves or their former spouses for their marriage break-up. The marriage Tribunal is not interested in whose fault it is or who is guilty an who is to be punished. The marriage Tribunal examines carefully whether the sacrament of matrimony is valid.
It often happens that a person will go to their parish priest who discourages them because of lack of information or who may disapprove of annulments. A Catholic need not stop there because they have a right to present their petition to a marriage Tribunal for consideration. Sometimes you as a Catholic have to do directly to the Marriage Tribunal office.
Every diocese has a marriage Tribunal office made up of pastors, religious and laity with secretaries - like most offices. There is a presiding judge who exercises power on behalf of the bishop. There are judges who are the experts in Canon Law and they hear the cases and make the decisions. There is a Defender of the Bond whose job it is to defend the laws of marriage and make sure that if an annulment is granted it is given on solid legal grounds. The Tribunal also has a Promoter of Justice who makes sure that he proper procedure is followed from beginning to end. Sometimes this role is assumed by the Defender of the Bond.

Blood Donor Clinic
There is will be Blood Donor Clinic held at St. Michael's parish Hall on August 2nd, 2005. The first session is from 1 - 3pm and the second is from 5 - 8pm. Identification with full name and signature, or full name and photograph is required. All new donors are welcome!
Call 1-888-2-DONATE for more information.

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