ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

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

In today's gospel Jesus retells the story-no doubt familiar to his hearers-that we also hear in the first reading. There Isaiah describes his people's distraction, failing to make a worthy reply to the care God has lavished on them. Jesus sharpens the story's point, making it apply to himself. In both passages people seem incapable of paying attention to the wonderful gifts laid at their feet. Paul is less the storyteller and more the preacher in the Letter to the Philippians, but his point is similar: "Whatever is true...honorable...just...pure...lovely...gracious...think about these things." Paul understands that attention to the loveliness of the world is a vital discipline for the disciple. Let the readings open your eyes to the goodness with which God surrounds you; then ask yourself, How will I open my eyes, mind and imagination to the goodness of God and so overflow with grateful love in return?

Wednesday 9:30am Kevin Bouzane; Joe Ryan; Jean Whalen; Walter &
Oct. 5th Dorothy Templeman, Eugene & Sarah Kelly; Viola Downey

Thursday 7:00pm Walter King; John & Nellie Moore & dec. family;
Oct. 6th Marie Rees; John & Alice Ford & dec. family; William Ford; Art Cummings

Friday 9:30am Lillian Fitzpatrick; Michael Gosine; Dan, Vera &
Oct. 7th Colleen Dwyer; Bernard Murphy; Ada Carroll; Regina Barry
2:00pm Wedding: St. Patrick's Church, St. John's
4:00pm Wedding: St. Patrick's Church, St. John's

Saturday 2:00pm Wedding: Holy Rosary Church, Portugal Cove
Oct. 8th 4:00pm Sacrament of Penance
5:00pm Richard, Veronica & Sr. Paschal Dwyer; Alice Kennedy; Edward Dwyer; Stephen Hawco; Gordon Power & dec. fam.; Neil Maloney & dec. fam.; Phonse, Jenny & Gary Sweeney; Aiden & Madonna Power; Christine Bown

Collection
Offertory - 123 envelopes..........................................................................$1126.39
Dues - 36 envelopes.....................................................................................$345.50
Toonie Collection..........................................................................................$17.50
Cemetery Collection - 1 envelope....................................................................$7.00
Needs of the Church - 2 envelopes.................................................................$12.00
Donation in Memory of John Jones................................................................$20.00
Thank you for your financial support
Liturgical Ministers

Sat. Oct. 8th 5:00pm Readers: Rosemary O'Keefe & Bonita Power
Eucharistic Ministers: Brenda Sweeney; Mary Power; Ashley Curnew; Carol Clarke
Presentation of Gifts: Mabel & Mary Ann Gendreau
Ushers: Leo Byrne; Jim Pendergast; Fred Carroll; George Hickey; Brian Tulk; Cyril Jackman

Sun. Oct. 9th 10:30am Readers: Sharon Hammond & Harriett Taylor
Eucharistic Ministers: Christine Quinlan; Riv Fitzgerald; Patricia King; Shirley Murphy
Presentation of Gifts: Rita Lahey Family
Children's Liturgy: Karen Seward
Ushers: Ray Kennedy; Rick Whelan; Tom Cole; Charlie O'Brien; Kevin Delahunty

CHURCH CLEANING TEAM - 2 FOR WEEK OF OCT. 3RD TO OCT. 7TH
Geraldine Fitzgerald; Riv Fitzgerald; Doug O'Neill; Patricia King; Kathleen Wiseman

Snow Clearing Tender: 2005 - 2006
This is the time of the year when we prepare for the upcoming winter. We invite contractors to submit the type of equipment they use for snow removal and the expenses incurred for its hire. We will review the costs of the equipment per hour as well as the snow removal contract for the total winter season. The contract will include the clearing of snow around all church/hall property as well as the priests residence. For further discussion, please call the office. All interested persons are asked to have their prices or contract submitted by the end of October.

SANCTUARY CANDLE: DAVID & HELEN WHALEN
Belvedere Orphanage Fund
This is a special fund which is available for Female orphans or half-orphan. Applications are available at the parish office. The following conditions apply if you seek to receive support: 1. Recipient must be a female orphan or half-orphan; 2. Person must be in need; 3. Need is to be interpreted broadly an not confined to Education; 4. The recipient must be 18 years old or younger; 5. Application must be made through a) a member of a religious congregation, or b) a parish priest; 6. The party making application for the recipient must verify that she is a needy orphan or half-orphan. The deadline for the application is October 13th, 2005.

Knights of Columbus - Ticket Sweep
The annual Ticket Sweep for the Knights of Columbus is now taking place. Tickets cost $1.00 each and are available throughout the parish by contacting any member of the Knights. The prize will be $100.00 value of groceries for 52 weeks. The profits from the sale of tickets will be donated to the parish to support the Home Religion Program for our children. Please support this project.

We are very pleased to offer congratulations to the new executive of our local Knights of Columbus Council. The new executive are: Grand Knight: John Kent; Deputy Grand Knight: George Jackman; Chancellor: Fred Carroll; Recorder: Bill Ford; Warden: George Hickey; Advocate: Leo Byrne; Inside Guard: James Pendergast ; Outside Guard: Alex Newell ; Financial Secretary: Bernie Brazil; Trustees: Jason Hickey and Cyril Jackman. Treasurer: Pat Craig. I wish to thank all the men for their accepting the varied offices of the council and I look forward to a positive working relationship. Congratulations to all. There will be a meeting for the Knights of Columbus on Tuesday, October 18th, at 7:30pm.

Visitation of Sick & Shut-In's
The monthly visit to the Sick and Shut-In's of our parish will take place on Thursday, October 7th, 2005

Blood Donor Clinic
There will be a Blood Donor Clinic at St. Michael's Regional High on October 4th, 4 - 8pm. Identification with your full name and signature or full name and photograph are required. All new donors are welcome!

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