St. Michael The Archangel

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Mass Schedule

St. Michael’s Basilica

Monday 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday 9:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday 9:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Thursday 9:00 a.m.

Friday 9:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Friday *3:00 p.m.

*Divine Mercy Devotional

Saturday 4:00 p.m.

Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

St. Andrew’s Church

Saturday 4:00 p.m.

Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Saint Michael’s Museum & Genealogical Centre

Saint Michael’s Catholic Supplies & Book Store Telephone: 778-5152

Website www.saintmichaelsmuseum.com

Hours Monday—Friday 9 am—5 pm

Saturday 10 am—4 pm Sunday—CLOSED

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH

ST. MICHAEL’S BASILICA - ST. ANDREW’S - ST. MICHAEL’S BY THE SEA - ST. MARGARET’S

JULY 12, 2020 15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PASTORAL TEAM

REV. PAUL DOUCET & REV. AROCKIA DASS CHINNAPPAN

Email: padre@nb.sympatico.ca

Parish Secretaries: Sandy Williston & Mary Roy

Office Email: office@saintmichaels.ca

Parish Office 778-5150

Knights of Columbus

Father Bernard M. Brodrick Council 1219

Charity/Unity/Fraternity/Patriotism

Interested? Call Brian at 352-0491

or contact any member

Baptisms

Please Phone Parish Office

Confession

Please call Parish Office to

make an appointment

Ministry to Sick/Shut-Ins

Please notify the Parish Office

and arrange Communion

Religious Education Coordinator

Renee Comeau 778-5153

Responsible Ministry

Patricia Lee 622-5730

“ A Sower Went Out To Sow ”

In the charity of your prayers, please pray for all those who have passed Including

Important Notice to Parishioners

Mass is now open for all to attend. Each parishioner is required write your name and phone number on a piece of paper, deposit it in the box provided in the church. It is imperative that we have this information . Please bring this information with you each time you come to a Mass. This information will be kept at the office, and will assist us in protecting our congregation. Ushers will still be at the weekend Mass’s to assist you. All restrictions still apply until further notice. Thank you for all your patience and assistance received during this time.

Please Note This is on hold until

further notice Thank you for your

cooperation and understanding

Anyone wishing to have a candle lit may do so by dropping an envelope off at the office with your name on it

and we will go over and light the candle for you.

St. Andrew’s Church

July 18 Saturday 4:00 p.m. Owen Kelly ; Bertha Comeau ; Matilda Murdock ; Kay Richard ;

Nicole, Jacques & Abraham Chamberlain

July 19 Sunday 10:30 a.m. Xavier Richard

St. Michael’s Basilica

July 13 Monday 6:30 p.m. Catherine Trevors

July 14 Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Judy Scott

July 14 Tuesday 6:30 p.m. George Hickey

July 15 Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Cathy Vautour

July 15 Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Normand Landry

July 16 Thursday 9:00 a.m. Pearl, Danny & Eric Arsenault

July 17 Friday 9:00 a.m. Danny Kenny; Holy Souls in Purgatory

July 17 Friday 6:30 p.m. Elizabeth & Leo Handrahan

July 18 Saturday 4:00 p.m.

Darrell Comeau; Raymond Cripps; Paul MacLean; Buddy Holland; Ben Doucette; Christina Cook; Normand Landry; Nina Gregan ; Ross Francis ; Doris Perry; William Kerr ; Clarence Cook Sr.;

William Flynn ; Betty Wood (A); Alex McCarthy; Robert McCarthy; Cecil Young Jr. (A) ; Bertie (A), George & Ted Flieger; Gary Nowlan ;

Sam & Yvonne Rousselle

July 19 Sunday 10:30 a.m. Debbie Young

July 19 Sunday 5:30 p.m. For The People

Important Notice—St. Michael the Archangel Parishioners

Washrooms will NOT BE AVAILABLE for use due to the COVID 19 government

orders mandating the closure of public washrooms. Thank you for your

understanding and cooperation in this matter.

Parish News

Capital Campaign Committee Update

Goal………………………………$1,000,000.00 Donations/Pledges ……….. 761,926.75 Percent of Goal Reached ………………….76.19%

** K of C Father B.M. Broderick Council 1219 ** Breakfast - First Sunday of the month.

K of C Bingo at the K of C Hall on King St. Sunday at 7:00 p.m. ** On hold until further notice. TV Bingo every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Channel 10 St. Michael’s Church Linens July 12 Stella Mercer; July 19 Theresa Flynn July 26 Mona Lordon Aug. 2 Marg Sweeney

Religious Education We are looking for catechism teachers again for this coming Fall. If you are willing to volunteer your time we would greatly appreciate it. Please call the office at 778-5150 and leave your name and phone number and Renee will call you back.

Saint Michael’s Catholic Supplies & Book Store has reopened. The store hours are Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday.

Camp Sheldrake: While Camp Sheldrake will not be opening this year for overnight camping, funding for ongoing expenses and projects

will continue throughout 2020/2021. As our Duck Race (Duck ticket draw for this year) is by far the camp’s largest fundraiser, it is of great importance that we do our best to once again make this a successful campaign. Camp Sheldrake is an excellent opportunity for helping many youth from the Miramichi area build self-esteem through connections with counsellors and other youth. Tickets are $5.00, first prize is $3000.00, and there are four other smaller prizes. Draw date is September 12, 2020. If you would like a ticket please call: Johnny Furlong 625-9397; Wendy Lavoie 210 -2664; Brett Gallant 773 – 4442; Chris Ross 773 – 7515.

St. Andrew’s Capital Campaign fundraisers for a new roof: Yard Sale -To be announce at a later date. (Items can now be dropped off at the church before weekend Masses) Penny Sale - It will be rescheduled at a later time. New Items can now be dropped off at the church before Weekend Masses) Gift Card Tree ( To start selling tickets in August ) The winner will be drawn at the Fall Supper Oct. 4th, 2020. Christmas Memorial Tree—Nov./ Dec. Please check with Mary Mott for further updates @ cell 627-9924, home # 778-8104

First Communion will be held on Sunday July 19, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Mass

Our Lady of Mount Carmel's Annual Shrine Mass: The Annual Shrine Mass will be celebrated in Howard at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on Sunday, July 19, at 2 pm. Bishop Christian Riesbeck, CC, will be the celebrant. Everyone is welcome to attend.

St. Andrew’s United Church On Wednesday, July 15th, 2020 from 11 am to 12:30 pm, will be hosting a Cold Plate Take Out Fundraiser! Cold Plates can be picked up from the church, located at 188 Wellington Street, or have them delivered to wherever you like! There will only be 200 Pre-Sold Tickets available! The cold plate is just $15. per person and the cold plate will be consisting of: Turkey Salad, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Macaroni Salad, ,Cucumber and Tomato, Roll and Dessert. To order contact Karen Tozer Rose at the Church office 773-9932 on or before Monday July 13.

More than 160 years ago, the people of Saint John built a great cathedral. Built during years of religious tensions; waves of Irish immigrants pouring into the province; a cholera epidemic; and a country on the verge of Confederation, the Cathedral was a testament to the determination of a young city to thrive. It stood as the highest structure for miles around – a beacon reminding the people of their Irish heritage.

We are determined to secure our heritage for generations to come.

Restoration projects

For the first time in generations, the cathedral’s 24,000-square-foot roof was replaced. This was a major priority to prevent further damage to the cathedral’s interior due to water infiltration.

The original plaster ceiling had suffered. As a result, scaffolding in the cathedral's interior has been installed. This provides a protective temporary "ceiling." This allows a regular schedule of worship and other events to continue at the cathedral.

Saint Michael the Archangel Parish Offertory

Regular Offering, all 4 churches: $ 5294.60 Our Lady’s Chapel: $ 5.00

St. Michael’s Capital Campaign $ 127.00 Basilica Cemetery $ 316.00

Basilica Renovation: $ 1356.00 St. Vincent De Paul $ 181.00

St. Andrew’s Capital Campaign: $ 750.00 St. Andrew’s Cemetery $ 90.00

St. Michael’s by the Sea Cemetery $ 5.00 St. Margaret’s Cemetery $ 30.00

In the interest of transparency, the Parish Finance Council has decided to publish, on an ongoing basis, the weekly shortfall of our regular operating revenue.

The needs of our parish require a total weekly contribution for the Regular Offering of $10,000. Our shortfall for last week is $ 4705.40

We are now able to do E transfers: simply send it to office@saintmichaels.ca

St. Andrew’s Capital Campaign $15,323.95

St. Andrew’s Cemetery $7464.37+ $5223.37 (in trust)

Totals will be updated once a month

A sower went out to sow.

Father, every time I hear this parable, I am struck by how unbelievably generous you are, and how full of optimism and hope. You don't hoard seed and drop it only in the warmest, richest soil. No, you toss the seeds of the kingdom everywhere, equally, with no fear of running short. No matter how poor the conditions, you give every one of us, every part of us, a chance to germinate and grow. And, Father, every time I hear this parable, I am struck by how unbelievably patient you are. I know that it can take 150,000 years or more for rock to pulverize, mix with organic compounds, and become top soil just a foot deep. And just as you wait patiently for rock to become soil, so you wait patiently for my stony heart to become fertile ground for your kingdom.

Father, no matter how stony my heart might be, thank you for never holding back the seeds of your life and love. Thank you for giving me so many chances to share in your divine life-- in each Sunday's worship, in prayer, in Scripture, and in every opportunity life gives me to be your Son's disciple. And just as that the seed falling on rocky ground is part of the process-- sprouting in the cracks to help break open the rock and leaving organic compounds behind (rock can't become soil without them)-- so help me to realize, Father, that each time your life sprouts in me, even if it fades, it is part of your process of slowly transforming me into the image of your Son. Thank you, Father, for your generosity, for your patience for your hope in me

for your love, for your life. AMEN

As people arrive for Mass this weekend, you are asked to follow all the instructions of

the ushers. The ushers will be checking names so contact traces can be made if necessary

(we are required to maintain a record of people entering our buildings), and they will be

guiding you to the pews and for Communion, and at the end of Mass for the dismissal.

Given the need for social distancing, people will be seated in the first available pew from

the front as they arrive - this eliminates the need to walk around in search of an empty

pew which are not so easy to spot due to the spacing.

If there are members of your ‘Family and Friends ’ who will be arriving later, please

indicate this information to the ushers.

You are asked to remain in your pew at all times until directed to move by an usher.

Please note: public washrooms are closed.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

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Machine Shop & Welding

Industrial Manufacturing & Fabrication

Tel: (506)773-6622 cell: 627-6205

Miramichi Irish Festival

June 15-21 2021 www.canadasirishfest.com or

1745 Water Street, Miramichi.

Phone: (506)778-8810

Middle Island Irish Historical Park

2345 Water Street, Miramichi, NB E1N 4B6

Phone: 773-7505

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