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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: Jody Whalen

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY
September 25th, 2005

" I was wrong. I'm sorry. I apologize. I've learned from my error, and I'm resolved to see that I don't make that mistake again. Please forgive me." Few sentences could be simpler, yet so many lives and relationships could be transformed were we to speak this way more often. But we hedge. We joke. We deflect. We go on the offensive. Today's readings cut through our nonsense. Ezekiel, Paul, and Jesus all make it quite clear that evading responsibility dooms us. "Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory"; "It is because of the iniquity that he committed that he must die"; "Tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you." Therefore, do not condemn, hardly explain. Simply show the wisdom of plain speech and honest action.

Home Religion Program
Reminder that the registration forms for the Home Religion programs are available at the back of the Church or at the parish office. We ask that you have your child registered by the end of September as we hope to commence the programs in October.

 

Mass Intentions

Tuesday 7:00pm Pete & Nell Power; John & Catherine Delahunty; Luke
Sept. 27th & Mary Ann Delahunty; Albert & Frances Haley; Jude Pearson; Mike Haley

Wednesday 9:30am Rita Newton; James & Ann Roberts; Kareem Farhat;
Sept. 28th James Metcalfe; Leonard & Margaret Metcalfe; Dan, Vera & Colleen Dwyer

Thursday 7:00pm Dec. members of Brazil & Barry Families; Alice,
Sept. 29th Donald & William Beeso; John & Mary Jordan; John Cole Jr.; Norman & Mary Luffman; Vincent Sweeney

Friday 9:30am Theresa Fitzgerald; Judy Whelan; Mary Normore;
Sept. 30th Michael, Margaret & Jack McLean; Annie Gosine

Saturday 4:00pm Sacrament of Penance
Oct. 1st 5:00pm Marie Rees; Alice Kennedy; Patrick, Stephen & Gertrude Myers; Philip & Mary Hunt; John, Marie & Kitty Hunt; Jack & Gertrude McLean; Lloyd & Johnny Pitts

Sunday 10:30am For All Parishioners, Living & Deceased
Oct. 2nd

Collection
Offertory - 114 envelopes.................................................................................$1260.95
Needs of the Canadian Church - 14 envelopes....................................................$133.00
Toonie Collection.................................................................................................$18.05
Students to the Priesthood - 1 envelope..................................................................$5.00
Dues - 2 envelopes...............................................................................................$10.00
Donation in Memory of Rosemarie Murphy.........................................................$20.00
Donation in Memory of Benedict & Marie Farrell..............................................$160.00
Donation to St. Michael's...................................................................................$100.00
Thank you for your financial support

Liturgical Ministers

Sat. Oct. 1st 5:00pm Readers: Ashley Curnew & Kevin George
Eucharistic Ministers: Betty & Kevin Quigley; Cecilia Kent; Helen Pitts
Presentation of Gifts: Irene & Kevin Delahunty
Ushers: Peter Power; Bill Hammond; George Jackman; Joey Kent; Christopher Delaney

Sun. Oct. 2nd 10:30am Readers: Gary Gosine & Rosanne Grant
Eucharistic Ministers: Judy Burt; John Kent; Keith Kent; Irene Delahunty
Presentation of Gifts: Shirley Murphy family
Children's Liturgy: Teresita McCarthy
Ushers: Sid Maddigan; Ray Whalen; Alex Newell; Art Whelan; Michael King

CHURCH CLEANING TEAM - 1 FOR WEEK OF SEPT. 26TH TO SEPT. 30TH
Madeline Lewis; Angela Johnson; Marg Lewis; Leo Byrne; Carol Clarke; Peter Power

SANCTUARY CANDLE: JOHN REID

Children's liturgy of Word
During the month of October we will begin the Children's Liturgy of the Word. This liturgy will take place at our Sunday mass and I invite volunteers to assist. It is a very simple liturgy with the kids and all materials are provided. Please let us know if you are interested in sharing in this ministry.

Church Cleaning
Are you interested in cleaning our church once per month? It only takes one hour or so of your time to do the monthly cleaning of our church. We do need volunteers and I believe it is a time for the younger folks of the parish to support this work. Our seniors have done this work for years and now it is time for the younger generation to get involved. Please call the office and submit your name.

Effective Parenting
It's never too late to be a great parent!
We can learn what our adolescents need by listening and observing. Are you an approachable person? Can your teens ask you questions? Are you available when they need you? You should be. Trust yourself. Use common sense. Look things up if you do not understand. An adolescent does not usually rebel against his/her parents but against their power - it feels unfair and unjust. Give them room to make their own mistakes. Teens need to set some of their own limits.
Because "belonging" is seriously important to teens, they often form a society of their own with new fads in appearance and slang expressions. These things spread as fast as spilled water and change just as quickly. Accept them.
Your teens need your respect and recognition. Let them share in some of the family decision making. Encourage responsibility by making use of their abilities and remember to give them praise, love and understanding.
Have fair expectations of teens. You should treat teens as you would like to be treated. Remember, they are not children any more, even though they may make inappropriate decisions at times.
Communications with Teens
Speak with respect
*The environment in which the communication takes place is as important as the words you speak. Choose time and location carefully, making sure everyone is on the same level in a neutral spot.
*If things get too stressful, a cooling off period is helpful.
*Learn to express feelings instead of assigning blame.
*Always listen attentively, and never use a "preaching tone"
*Don't worry if they don't feel like talking, respect their privacy.
*Find ways the show your teen what they mean to you.
*Don't be too exuberant in your effort to communicate - actions speak louder than words.
*Speak to your children about alcohol, drugs and sexuality early in life- it will make it easier to talk about them when they are teens.

A Walk to Remember
A memorial walk is being held for families who have experienced a loss in stillbirth, neonatal death, miscarriage or pregnancy losses. Sunday, Oct. 2nd at 2:00pm in Bowring Park on the lawn in front of the bungalow. A memorial tree will be planted. Parents, families and friends are welcome to participate in the walk. For info call 777-7919.

 
 

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