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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

TWENTY- SEVENTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
OCTOBER 8TH , 2006


It’s not easy to be a Christian in today’s world. And it’s almost impossible on one’s own. But we are not alone. Christ has called us into a community. Let us reflect for a moment on the fact that we don’t always speak and act in a way that builds up community.
 

First Reading (Gen 2:18-24). God made man and woman for each other. The bond of marriage means they are no longer two but one.
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econd Reading (Heb 2:9-11). By entering fully into human life, and by experiencing the bitterness of death, Christ became a brother and a saviour to all people.
 

Gospel (Mk 10:2-16). Christ teaches that the marriage bond comes from God and is therefore indissoluble.
 

Scripture Note:
Genesis has two accounts of the institution of marriage. The first (1:26-28) sees marriage as a means of procreation. The second (2:18-24) - our First Reading - sees marriage as meeting the human needs for companionship and equality.
On the basis of Deuteronomy 24:1-4, the Pharisees allowed a husband to divorce his wife because of ‘an indecency in her’. Appealing to Genesis 1:27; 2:24, Jesus stressed the unity created by marriage, which would forbid breaking the marriage bond, so that remarriage after a divorce would constitute adultery. Jesus leaves no doubt as to what the ideal marriage ought to be. But this doesn’t mean he wasn’t aware of, and sympathetic towards, the problems that can arise in living out that ideal.
The Gospel also shows Jesus’ love for the little ones, and tells us that we must receive the kingdom the way children receive a gift.

 
Mission Sunday, October 22nd
On Mission Sunday, all Catholics are asked to share in the Church’s Mission of spreading the Word of God. Through the generous giving of Catholics, to this National Collection, the Church will be able to become more involved in missionary work.

 
Mass Intentions
Tuesday Oct. 10th 7:00 p.m. Michael, Margaret & Jack McLean; Regina Barry; Betty
 Brazil; Edward Brown; Richard Foley
7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Meeting

WednesdayOct 11th  9:30 a.m. Patrick W. Murphy; Darlene Boudreau; Martin Butler;
Gertrude Byrne; Phoebe Byrne
2:00 p.m. Hoyles Home, St. John’s
3:00 p.m. Chancellor Park, St. John’s

Thursday Oct 12th 1:30 p.m. Escasoni Home, St. John’s
2:30 p.m. GlennBrook Lodge, St. John’s
7:00 p.m. Albert & Nicky Ash; Jack & Shirley Snow; Bernard Brazil;
Thomas J. Brazil; Helen Dwyer
7:30 p.m. Health Care Corporation Wellness Meeting

Friday Oct. 13th 9:30 a.m. Cyril Cahill; Ada Carroll; Arthur Cummings; Patrick Ezekiel;
Wanda Cummings

Saturday Oct. 14th 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Penance
5:00 p.m. Special Intention; Annie Gosine & Andrea Williams; Lloyd & Johnny Pitts; James & Julia Butler & Stannie Carroll; Lillian
Power; William Moore Sr; David Foley; Darlene Boudreau;
Ted & Terry Butler;

Sunday Oct.15th 10:30 a.m. Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life
 

SANCTUARY CANDLE: IN HONOR OF ST. JUDE

Collections for Sept. 30th & Oct. 1st, 2006
Offertory -131 envelopes................................................................................. $1343.00
Dues - 11 envelopes......................................................................................... 97.00
Students to the Priesthood -20 envelopes......................................................... 170.00
Needs of Canadian Church - 1 envelope........................................................... 10.00
Evangelization of Nations- 1 envelope............................................................. 5.00
Toonie Collection ........................................................................................... 19.00
Thank you for your Financial Support

Liturgical Ministers
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Readers: Teresita McCarthy & Des McCarthy
Oct. 14th Eucharistic Ministers: Pat Craig; Art Whelan; Betty Quigley; Ros Hurley
Presentation of Gifts: Lydia Brazil Family
Ushers: George Jackman; Christopher Delaney; Bill Hammond; Peter Power; Keith Pitts

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Readers: Harriett Taylor; Sharon Hammond
Oct. 15th Eucharistic Ministers: Geraldine Fitzgerald; Keith Kent; Rosanne Grant; Christine Quinlan
Presentation of Gifts: Tom Cole Family
Children’s Liturgy: Susan Boone
Ushers: Tom Cole; Rick Whelan; Alex Newell; Kevin Delahunty; Charlie O’Brien; Ray Kennedy

Happy Thanksgiving
This weekend, we give thanks to God for the many blessings we have received. The bountiful produce of the earth is a visible sign of God’s goodness to us. Our God wants us to share the goods of the earth with all people. Let us give thanks to the Lord for he is good.

Farewell Social for Father Wayne
On October 14th, 6:00 p.m. at St. Michael’s Parish Hall all of the Community are invited to attend a farewell social for Father Wayne Dohey. This will give everyone a chance to say good-by to Father Wayne and thank him for his dedication to St. Michael’s Parish and his contribution to our Community. Father Wayne you will always be in our prayers as you carry out your faithful mission for the work of Lord, Jesus Christ and his Church. We wish you all the best in your new Parish’s in the Placentia Area.

Respect for Life Week
The Right to Life Association will hold the following as part of Respect for Life Week, Oct. 15th to 21st:. Life Chain Sunday, October 15th, 2:30 p.m. in front of 202 LeMarchant Rd. Ecumenical Prayer Service on Tuesday, October 17th, at 7:00 p.m. (Location to be announced.) Open House/Senior Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 19th at 3:00 p.m. Clergy Appreciation Day/Open House on Friday, Oct. 20th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Annual General Meeting on Saturday, Oct. 21st, at 2 p.m. Knights of Columbus, St. Clare Ave. Your support is appreciated. For more information, call 579-1500.

Family Life Bureau
“COUNSELLING SERVICES: Individual, couple, and family counselling is available at the Family Life Bureau. One Call to 579-0168 brings help.”
The Marriage Course (for Married Couples) (7wks). A video series to help enrich your marital relationship. Topics include: communications, conflict resolution, forgiveness, parents and in-laws, good sex, etc. Begins Oct, 10th, 7:00-9:30 p.m.
To register call Sr. Loretta Walsh at 579-0168. (www.stjohnsarchdiocese.nf.ca/programs).

Public Meeting on Health & Wellness:
The Bell Island Health & Wellness Committee will hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 12th, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's Parish Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to present the findings of "The Bell Island Health and Well-Being Needs Assessment". This report will detail the health challenges facing the Bell Island people and community. This meeting is very important because it will help the community to move ahead and to set plans and priorities for the future of health care on Bell Island.

Fall Fair Activities
The Sale of Works/Dinner/Card Game: Monday, November 6th.
The Fall Fair Bingo: Friday, November 3rd at 8:00 p.m.
The tickets for the dinners for the Fair are on sale and we encourage parishioners and friends to support the cause. The dinner is a choice of Roast Beef or Turkey at a cost of $8.00 each.
At the back of the church, you may register your name if you wish to donate potatoes, carrot, turnip, baked goods or rolls to help with the extra costs. Please contact Rosanne Grant, Christine Quinlan, Patricia King, Ursula Lahey, Ros Hurley or Rose Kent for further information. Thank you for your support.

Did you know?.....
That John Ridgely, our Roman Catholic chaplin, provides pastoral care for students at Memorial University. If you or one of your family members attend MUN and would like to continue to celebrate your Catholic faith while at MUN why not contact the MUN Catholic Community (MUNCC) at 737-8589 or e-mail jridgley@mun.ca.

Home Religion Program
We will continue to accept new applications for the Home Religion Program for another two weeks. This will give those who have not had an opportunity to complete the registration to do so. Please ensure your child is registered.. Your must fill out the registration form and submit the $10.00 per program. Registration forms are available at the Church or Parish office.

 

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