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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: Patricia King

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
THE FURTHER HUNGER
AUGUST 6th, 2006

Last Sunday we saw how Jesus gave bread to the people in the wilderness. But when they came back the next day for more he said to them, “Do not work for perishable food, but for the food that endures to eternal life”.
We are here because we know that we need another kind of food, the food that only God can give us.

First Reading: (Ex. 16:2-4. 12-15). God feeds his people in the desert.
Second Reading: (Eph 4:17. 20-24). Paul urges the Ephesians to live lives that are in keeping with their baptismal calling.
Gospel (Jn 6:24-35). Jesus declares that he himself is the true bread from heaven of which the manna provided by Moses was but a foreshadowing.

The First Reading tells how God fed his people in the desert with manna. This is regarded as the classic example of God’s care for his people.
Jesus too fed people who were hungry. But the Gospel makes it clear that the Son of Man did not come down from above merely to satisfy physical hunger. He came to give a heavenly bread that people will eat and never become hungry. The manna was but a foreshadowing of the spiritual food which was now being offered by Jesus to his followers. The manna nourished people physically and sustained life temporarily. The new bread will nourish people spiritually and sustain life eternally.
The ‘bread’ in question is primarily the teaching given by Jesus. Only at a secondary level does it refer to the Eucharist.

 

Mass Intentions
Wednesday Aug. 9th 2:00 p.m. Hoyles Home, St. John’s
3:00 p.m. Chancellor Park, St. John’s
7:00 p.m. Pat Byrne; Lillian Power; Richard O’Brien; Lillian & William Power Sr.; Margaret Flynn

Thursday Aug. 10th 2:00 p.m. Escasoni Home, St. John’s
3:00 p.m. Glennbrook Lodge, St. John’s
7:00 p.m. Frank Pendergast Sr. & Jr.; Bill & Jesse Ford; Alice Butler; Bernard Brazil; Bernetta Brazil
7:30 p.m. Choir Practise

Friday Aug. 11th 9:30 a.m. David, Julia & Lillian Fitzgerald; James & Ann
Fitzgerald; Bill Dalton, Owen & Aileen Kelly
6:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal, St. John’s

Saturday Aug. 12th2:00 p.m. Wedding, St. John’s
 5:00 p.m. Pat Byrne; Bridge & Pat Bryne Sr.; Ed Hammond; Frank Pendergast Sr. & Jr.; Mary & Debbie Stoyles; Ed & Joanne Dwyer; Phonse, Jenny & Gary Sweeney; Stephen Hawco; John Kavanagh Sr. & Jr.; Vince & Marion Sweeney

Sunday Aug. 13th 10:30 a.m. Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life
 

SANCTUARY CANDLE: THANKSGIVING

Collections for July 29th & July 30th, 2006
Offertory - 144 envelopes .................................................................. $1,765.75
Dues - 51 envelopes............................................................................ 491.50
Cemetery Offering - 18 envelopes....................................................... 168.00
Archbishop’s Appeal - 1 envelope....................................................... 25.00
Thank - you for your financial Collection

Welcome
Our Parish extends a warm welcome to all who have returned home or are visiting the Island for the weekend. We thank you for celebrating Eucharist with us. I trust you will enjoy the company of family and friends and in a very special way remember those who have died and gone to their eternal rest.

Liturgical Ministers
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Readers: Bonita Power & Ashley Curnew
Aug. 12th Eucharistic Ministers: Cynthia Stoyles; Carol Clarke; Pat Craig; Cecilia Kent
Presentation of Gifts: Irene & Kevin Delahunty
Ushers: Leo Byrne; Fred Carroll; Jim Pendergast; George Hickey; Cyril Jackman; Brian Tulk

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Readers: Susan Boone & Donovan Taplin
Aug. 13th Eucharistic Ministers: Judy Burt; Sarah Burt; John Kent; Christine Quinlan
Presentation of Gifts: Bob Seward Family
Ushers: George Jackman; Christopher Delaney; Bill Hammond; Peter Power

THANK YOU
We wish to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to Father Dohey, the Mercy Associates and to all the people for their many kindnesses to us over the past three years. We considered it a privilege to be able to work with you.

We want to say a special thank you to you, as our Parish Family, for the beautiful book case you gave us for our new residence. Also, thank you to the Mercy Associates for the beautiful wall pictures. We are deeply grateful.

You will all be missed but you will be in our hearts and prayers.

Sisters Elsie & Eileen

Family Day: Sunday, August 27th at 2:00 p.m.: Parish Hall Grounds
Wow, it’s time already to organize our annual Family Day. It will be an afternoon of fun and games with special treats for the kids. We will have hot dogs, hamburgers and pop for all who gather. At this time, I invite parishioners to help support the cause. We will accept school supplies for the kids and toiletries of any kind. For example; we need exercises, pens, pencils, crayons, coloring books, erasers, and all other supplies for school. Also, you may wish to contribute tooth paste, tooth brushes, soap, shampoo, etc. Please drop off your donation during the coming weeks at church and this will help us know how much we have .
Please plan for Family Day being held at the Parish Hall Grounds, on Sunday, August 27th, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.


Ordination
On Tuesday, August 15th at 2:00 p.m. at the Basilica, Rev. Mr. John Cole will be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese. All parishioners and friends are asked to attend and support John in his celebration of ordination .

On Sunday, August 20th at 5:00 p.m. John will celebrate his first Mass in our Parish . We assure John of our support and prayers and we congratulate him on this special occasion. Please make a special effort to attend both celebrations.

Sympathy
Our Parish extends sincere sympathy to the family and friends of the late: Veronica Andrews; Sarah Sheppard, Wince Vokey, Wanda Cummings and Bridget Lahey. We assure the families of our prayers and support during this time of grief. May our beloved friends rest in peace.

Dinner Theatre
The Bell Island Dinner Theatre will present “Little Island’s Big Decade” again on Saturday, August 12th at St. Michael’s Parish Hall. The cost is $23.00. Relive Bell Island in the 1940's. Meet Clara, the miner’s wife, at the clothesline. Sing, laugh, and enjoy a delicious meal. For reservations, call 368-6854, 693-0556 or the Parish office.

“Kitchen Party 2006" In Aid of the Bell Island Foodbank
On August 12th, 2:00 p.m. The Monsignor Bartlett Arena will host a benefit concert
with lots of great music. The cost of tickets are $8.00 (advance) $10.00 (door) and can be obtained at the Bell Island Foodbank or purchased from Holly O’Neill @ 488-2580 and Boyd Merril @ 488-3312.

YC 2006 SHOUT
YC 2006 SHOUT is a fantastic Christian youth conference taking place in Corner Brook on Oct 6-8 of this year. Regular registration $80.00 by Sept. 5th & Late registration $90.00 by Sept. 19th. Please contact your Parish office or Linda Maher, Archdiocesan Youth Minister, a.s.a.p. for further details and to register for this awesome event.
QUOTE
“How can there be too many children? That is like saying there are too many flowers.” Mother Teresa

 
 

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