ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

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

First Reading: (2 Kgs 4:42-44). The miraculous food which the prophet Elisha gave to hungry people was a sign of God’s concern for his people.
Second Reading: (Eph 4:1-6). St. Paul pleads with the Ephesians to live a life in keeping with the Gospel, placing special emphasis on the need for unity and harmony.
Gospel (Jn 6:1-15). Like Elisha, Jesus feeds the people miraculously, but does so even more astonishingly.
For this and the next four Sundays the Gospel readings come from Chapter Six of St. John’s Gospel. John has no account of the institution of the Eucharist. But this chapter more than compensates for that.
The miracle described in the First Reading shows God’s concern for his people during a time of famine. The bread in question was the bread of the first-fruits, which was meant to be offered to God. But instead of offering it to God, Elisha, the prophet of the old covenant, gave it to the people. The left-overs stress God’s generosity.
Like Elisha, Jesus, the prophet of the new covenant, feeds hungry people, and does so even more astonishingly. There are clear Eucharistic over-tones in the way the miracle is related. Jesus “took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to the people.’
Such language is meant to remind us of what he did at the Last Supper, and of what happens every time we celebrate the Eucharist.
Even though both feedings are miraculous there is an essential human element in each, without which no miracle is possible.

Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Phoebe Byrne; Ron Kavanagh Sr.& Jr.; Margaret
Aug. 2nd Flynn; Yvonne Stone; Sarah & James Kavanagh Sr.; Florence & James Kavanagh Jr.; Annabelle Kavanagh

Thursday 9:30 a.m. Frank Pendergast Sr. & Jr.; Thomas Stoyles & Family;
Aug. 3rd Tom Tremblett Jr.; Marion Sweeney; Dave Locke
1:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal, St John’s
6:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal, St John’s

Friday 9:30 a.m. Special Intention; Bart & Beryl Bartlett & Dawn Cahill;
Aug. 4th Elizabeth Quirke Dwyer; Richard Foley; Marion Sweeney
4:00 p.m. Wedding Mass: Brian Beeso & Eileen Kennedy

Saturday 2:30 p.m. Wedding Mass, St John’s (Family Wedding)
Aug. 5th 5:00 p.m. Pat Byrne; Flannery Family; Pete & Nell Power; Darlene Boudreau; Deceased Members of Pendergast & Bown Family; Doug & Lena Jackman; Lloyd & Johnny Pitts

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life
Aug. 6th 2:30 p.m. Cemetery Mass, Lance Cove

SANCTUARY CANDLE: Deceased Members of the Dwyer Family

Collections for July 22nd & July 23rd, 2006
Offertory - 132 envelopes................................................................... $1,237.30
Cemetery Offering - 97 envelopes...................................................... 2,531.50
Dues - 1 envelope............................................................................... 25.00
In Memory of Steve Delaney; Eugene & Sarah Kelly & Deceased Family 30.00
Thank - you for your financial support

Visitation Sick / Shut In’s
I will visit the sick and the shut in’s of the Parish on Friday, August 4t. Please call the office if you are not home on that day.

Liturgical Ministers
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Readers: Kevin George & Amanda Curnew
Aug. 5th Eucharistic Ministers: Art Whelan; Betty Quigley; Ros Hurley
Rosemary O’Keefe
Presentation of Gifts: Millie & George Jackman
Ushers: George Jackman; Christopher Delaney; Bill Hammond; Peter Power

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Readers: Valerie Gorman & Janet Lahey
Aug. 6th Eucharistic Ministers: Sid Maddigan; Rosanne Grant; Geraldine Fitzgerald; Keith Kent
Presentation of Gifts: Rita Lahey Family
Ushers: Ray Whelan; Sid Maddigan; Art Whelan; Ray Kennedy

Sunday 2:30 p.m. Readers: Des McCarthy & Sharon Hammond
Aug.6th. Eucharistic Ministers: Teresita McCarthy & Ros Hurley
Cemetery Mass, Lance Cove

Visitors
For those who are visiting our Parish and wish to make a contribution to our weekly collection, you may use the Donation Envelope which is located on the table at the entrances of our Church. All contributions over $5.00 will be acknowledged and
a receipt will be forward to you for tax purposes

Dinner Theater
Sincere thanks to all who participated in our Dinner Theater during the past week. It was a wonderful success and a fine tribute to all, especially Bonita Power, who coordinated the great celebration along with her wonderful cast. Also, I sincerely thank the hard working ladies and gentlemen in the kitchen who have done a superb job preparing and serving the food. To all who helped in any way, we offer our heartfelt thanks.
The Dinner Theater will be playing during the coming weeks of August. For reservations/further details please call Bonita Power at (368-6853) or (693-0556) or call the Parish office for more information.
List of proceeds from the Dinner Theatre:
Income: $3,845.00 - Expenses: $1,125.15 - Profit: $2,719.85.
Bar proceeds: $718.00 less expenses of $318.00: Profit of $400.00.
Total Profit: $3,119.85. Thank - you for your continued support.

Cemetery Clean Up
Thanks to the hard work of our many youth under the leadership of Tom Cole who have done a great job cleaning our cemetery. The property is just beautiful and we offer thanks to all who shared in the beautification of the resting places of your loved ones. To all who removed old debris, especially fences that were in poor condition, I say Thank You. Let us continue to care for the property especially during the summer months. May our beloved dead, rest in peace.

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.

Flag Pole
During the coming week we will place a flag pole in front of our Church and we will fly the Papal Flag (Vatican Flag), which is the official flag for our Church. Also we will fly the various flags during other important events such as Canada Day, Remembrance Day, Bell Island Day, etc. I sincerely thank the Pendergast Family who kindly donated the flag pole and the cost incurred for its installation. This donation is a major cost and is donated in loving memory of our friend “Frankie”. It will be lowered at the times of all funerals in our Parish.

“Kitchen Party 2006" In Aid of the Bell Island Food Bank

On August 12th , 2:00 p.m. The Monsignor Bartlett Arena will host a benefit concert. 80% of the proceeds will go toward the Food Band and 20% toward the Archbishop’s
Appeal. The lineup will include acts such as: The Government Rams (a.k.a. Shanneygannock), Dermot O’Reilly & Fergus O’Byrne, George Jackman, Kevin George & Bill Bursey to name a few. More than 20 entertainers are scheduled to perform. The cost of tickets are $8.00 (advance) $10.00 (door) and can be obtained at the Bell Island Food Bank or by contacting Holly O’Neill @ 488-2580. Thank you for your support.

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