ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

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

Blessings
In our Catholic tradition, we recognize the power of blessings. The introduction to the Book of Blessings reminds us that the “source from whom every good gift comes is God, who is above all, blessed for ever. He who is all good has made all things good, so that he might fill his creatures with blessings and even after the Fall he has continued his blessings as a sign of his merciful love.”
To bless God is actually to praise God, to give him thanks, To bless God is to recognize the many good and wonderful ways that God has acted in our lives. God’s powerful and saving presence is the basis of all of the praise and thanks we offer him.
When the Church celebrates a blessing we recognize that God is the source of all good things. We ask that God’s goodness continue in a specific situation. When the Church blesses objects, we ask that God make his presence and action known through our use of those objects. Finally, when the Church blesses people, we recognize God’s goodness in them as his son or daughter, and we ask God to continue to guide them, to be present to them.
In all of these rites, the Church acknowledges God’s great care for his people and the world. In acknowledging God’s saving presence and action, we are moved to praise him for all the good he has done, and we ask that his goodness continue in our lives.
 

First Reading: Genesis 18.20-21, 23-32
Do not be angry, O Lord, if I speak.
Second Reading: Colossians 2.6-14
God made us alive with him, when he forgave us all our trespasses.
Gospel: Luke 11. 1-13
Ask, and you will receive.

Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Louise Conway; Jim Fitzpatrick; Horace Gendreau; Julia
Aug. 1st Gendreau; Scott King

Thursday 7:00 p.m. John Murphy; Arthur Reid; Alice White; George Young;
Aug. 2nd Frank Pendergast Jr.

Friday 9:00 a.m. Winnie Casey; Bernard Fowler; Cecil Penny; Arthur
Aug. 3rd. Crummey; Mary Hammond

Saturday 2:00 p.m. Wedding Service: Edward Hurley & Amanda King
Aug. 4th 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Penance
5:00 p.m. Ralph McCarthy; Diane Bickford; Bob Kavanagh; Melvin
Rose Jr.; Martin & Mary Butler Jr.; Noel Bartlett; Clarence Burke; Pat Byrne; Tom Peach; Jean Power

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life
Aug. 5th

Collection for July 21st & July 22nd, 2007
Offertory – 89 envelopes…………………………………………….…$1,112.00
Cemetery – 79 envelopes…………………………………………….…$2,219.85
Donation in Memory of Jean Power………………………………….……. 25.00
In Memory of Steve Delaney; Eugene &Sarah Kelly & Dec. Family….….30.00
Total Profit from Dinner Theatre - all expenses paid………………….$3,576.04
Thank You for Your Generous Financial Support

Anniversaries of Ordination
We offer our congratulations and best wishes and we ask God’s blessings on:
Father Regis Kamela who will celebrate his 19th anniversary on July 31st
Father Ancent Mwaungulu who will celebrate his 29th anniversary on August 6th
Father John Cole who will celebrate his 1st anniversary on August 15th

Liturgical Ministers
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Readers: Mary Whelan; Bonita French
Aug. 4th Eucharistic Ministers: Loretta Byrne; Jody Whelan; Fred Carroll;
Pat Craig
Presentation of Gifts: David & Eric Hickey
Ushers: Leo Byrne; Fred Carroll; George Hickey;
Brian Tulk

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Readers: Geraldine Fitzgerald & Christine Quinlan
Aug. 5th Eucharistic Ministers: Keith Kent; Shirley Murphy; Pat Murphy;
Patricia King
Presentation of Gifts: Clara Hammond & Riv Fitzgerald
Ushers: Tom Cole; Kevin Delahunty; Sidney Rees; Ray Whalen

Home Religion Program/ Sacramental Preparation
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 includes first Eucharist.
Children: Age 8 can participate in the year 3 program which includes First Penance.
Children: Age 9 or older can participate in the Confirmation Program.
Please note that these age groups are flexible. It is up to the parents/guardians to ask to have their child register for a particular program. The religion program will be completed at home and once per month we will meet with the parents/guardians to evaluate their progress.
For further information call the Parish office 488-2525 or Karen Seward at 488-2566. Registration Forms are available at the Parish office or at the church. Please complete the form and submit a fee of $10.00 for each program so that the parish can purchase the materials required for each child.

Visitation of Sick/Shut In’s
On Friday, August 3rd, Fr. Jim will visit the Sick and the Shut In’s of the Parish. Please prepare for his visit and if you will not be home, please notify the Parish as this will allow Fr. Jim more time to spend with others.

Events in the Parish
Monday and Wednesday nights at St. Michael’s Hall………….. Card Game at 8:30 p.m.
Aug. 4th & Aug. 25th, 2007…………... Dinner Theatre at St. Michael’s Hall at 7:00 p.m.
Voices From The Past – Remembering Days Gone By:
Cost of the ticket is $25.00. For reservations: Call Bonita at 351-2013 or 579-8907.

Dinner Theatre
We wish to thank all who participated in our Dinner Theater during the past week, especially Bonita Power, who coordinated the great celebration along with her wonderful cast. It was a great success. Your participation and support truly reflects your generosity to the community and to our Parish.
Also, we sincerely thank the youth of our Parish and 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 can only say: Thank You. Once again, you continue to show what wonderful people you are and the excellent service you give to your Parish and community. May God continue to bless you.

THE ORDER OF ST. LAZARUS ECUMENICAL SCHOLARSHIP:
Applications are invited for this Scholarship, established by the Order of St. Lazarus and administered by Queen’s College. The Scholarship is available to graduate or undergraduate students pursuing ecumenical studies in Christian faith and religion. Recipients should be residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, or graduates of educational institutions in the Province. Clergy of any Christian denomination resident in Newfoundland and Labrador seeking to pursue graduate studies elsewhere in Canada or in other countries are eligible to apply. Enquiries and applications should be addressed to the: Provost, Queen’s College, 210 Prince Philip Drive, Suite 3000, St. John’s, NL A1B 3R6.

ATLANTIC YOUTH MINISTRY CONFERENCE "Building Bridges":
The Catholic Youth Office of the Archdiocese of St. John’s is hosting an exciting opportunity for adults, catechists and youth leaders to come together to discuss concerns and plans to inspire the faith formation of pre-teens and teens. This conference will be held at the Hotel Mt. Pearl , Oct. 19-21, 2007. Early registration (extended to Aug. 31st ) is $175.00, after Aug. 31st - $200.00. Please contact your parish office or Linda Maher, Catholic Youth Office for registration brochures and accommodation info.
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