ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

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

The primary reason why we are here is to worship God. Jesus said of the Pharisees: “This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” Hence, their worship was hollow and empty. It’s a danger that faces us all. We need God’s help in order to give him the kind of worship that will honor him and transform our lives. Let us turn to God now with sincere and humble hearts. Christ calls us to be faithful, to purify our hearts from sin and serve Christ in the love we share with others.
First Reading (Deut 4:1-2.6-8) Moses urges the people to be faithful to God’s Law, which is not a burden to be endured, but a source of life and wisdom.
Second Reading (Jam 1:17-18.21-22.27). It is not enough to listen to the word of God; we must put it into practice.
Gospel (Mk 7:1-8.14-15.21-23). Jesus tells the Pharisees that they have substituted their own laws for the Law of God, and are more concerned about outer cleanness than cleanness of heart.
 

Wednesday 9:30 a.m Pat Byrne; Richard O’Brien; Jack Doody; Wince
Sept. 6th Vokey, Wanda Cummings
4:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal, Basilica
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Thursday 7:00 p.m. Bill & Alice Nugent; Isabella Penney, Melissa Hurley
Sept. 7th & Ed Hurley; Veronica Andrews; Errol Keels; Gordon Power

Friday 9:30 a.m. Joseph, Mary & Patrick Normore, William Furey; Tom
Sept. 8th O’Leary; Richard Kent; Gloria Noseworthy; Kathleen Reid
2:30 p.m. Wedding Mass, Basilica Parish

Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Penance
Sept. 9th 5:00 p.m. Frank Pendergast Sr. & Jr.; John Kavanagh Jr. & Sr.; Charlie Bown Sr. & Jr.; Christine Bown; William & Bridget Dyer; Bill, Sophie & Gerald Dyer; Clyde Ryan; Murry Seward; Special Intention; William, Bridget & Jean Norcott

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

SANCTUARY CANDLE: MARGE SWEENEY

Collection for Aug. 26th & Aug. 27th, 2006
Offertory - 124 envelopes..........................................................................$1,369.46
Dues - 33 envelopes .................................................................................. 280.00
Tonnie Collection...................................................................................... 37.75
Donation in Memory of Veronica Andrews................................................. 20.00
Donation in Memory of Gordon Stoyles...................................................... 20.00

Thank you for your financial support

Liturgical Ministers
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Readers: Des McCarthy & Teresita McCarthy
Sept. 9th Eucharistic Ministers: Betty Quigley; Ros Hurley; Rosemary O’Keefe; Cynthia Stoyles
Presentation of Gifts: Lydia Brazil Family
Ushers: Leo Byrne; Fred Carroll; Jim Pendergast; George Hickey; Cyril Jackman; Brian Tulk

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Readers: Geraldine Fitzgerald; Christine Quinlan
Sept.10th Eucharistic Ministers: John Kent; Riv Fitzgerald; Patricia King; Connie Cole
Presentation of Gifts: Valerie Gorman Family
Ushers: Ray Whalen; Sid Maddigan; Art Whelan
Charlie O’Brien

HOME RELIGION PROGRAM
The religious education for our children is the sole responsibility of the parents/guardians. The role of the Parish is to provide the religious materials and coordinate the families to participate in the program.
Children: Age 5 & 6 are invited to participate in the year 1 program.
Children: Age 7 or older can participate in the year 2 program which include Confirmation and First Eucharist.
Children: Age 8 can participate in the year 3 program which includes First Penance.
It is up to the parents and guardians to ask to have their child register for a particular program
Registration forms are available at the Parish office or at the Church. Please complete the form and submit a fee of $10.00 per program so that the Parish can purchase the materials required for each child. The deadline for Registration is Sunday, September 24th, 2006.

Boys & Girls Club
Tickets are on sale at the Boys & Girls Club at a cost of 3 for $5.00. First prize is $1000.00 and the second prize is $500.00. The draw will take place Sunday afternoon. If you want a ticket, call Joey Somerton . Support the cause.

Quote
“When we have nothing to offer Jesus, we can offer him our emptiness”
Mother Teresa
Welcome Back
It’s the time of year to return back to the routine of school and other activities . We welcome back the new and the regular students, teachers and support staff of our schools and offer you our continued support in the year ahead. Let us continue to work together and build a good relationship between school, family and church community.

Parish Ministries
As we begin the new school year, we will commence our many activities for children within our Parish. We will begin the Children’s Liturgy and therefore we need leaders . If you wish to participate and renew your participation in our Children’s Liturgy at our 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, please let us know.

Also, we plan to update our church cleaning groups. We need new members . Please let us know if you wish to help with this very important task. It is a very major and important ministry for our Parish. Our House of Prayer ought to be perfectly cleaned every week and we need your help to do this.

Thank You
Sincere thanks to all who participated and supported our annual Family Day last Sunday. It was just wonderful. Sincere thanks to the Knights of Columbus who donated to the cause; Minister Dianne Whelan who donated to our efforts and the many individuals who gave so kindly. To our many donors and volunteers who helped, I offer thanks and gratitude.

Walk for Hope
On the weekend of September 16th and 17th , Bell Island volunteers will host events to raise awareness of the treatment of breast cancer. They will host a breakfast on Saturday morning; Concert ,Sunday afternoon ; Walk of Hope ,Sunday at 5:00 p.m. and an evening church service at St. Michael’s, Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. To participate or donate to this event, contact Brenda Beienman 745 - 1441 or Kay Coxworthy, Tracey Merrill, Angie Cobb, Marg Cahill, Gail Sweeney , Dale Fitzgerald, Donna Kubic, or Karen Seward.

Family Life Bureau : Separation & Divorce
The Bureau will host an 8 week course on topics which include grief, anger, self worth, stress, etc. Group begins, Monday, September 25th. To register, please call Sister Loretta Walsh: 579 - 0168. Space is limited.

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