St. Michael the Archangel Mass Times

10 Howard Street

Miramichi, NB E1N 0C4

St. Michael’s Basilica Sunday Mass

Times

Saturday 4:00 p.m.

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

St. Andrew’s Sunday Mass Time

Sunday 9:00 a.m.

St. Margaret’s Sunday Mass Time

Saturday 6:00 p.m.

St. Michael’s By the Sea Mass Time

Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Saint Michael’s Museum &

Genealogical Centre

Saint Michael’s Catholic

Supplies & Book Store

Telephone: 778-5152

Website

www.saintmichaelsmuseum.com

St. Michael the Archangel Parish

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 Hours

Monday to Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Closing Friday at Noon

Telephone: 778-5150 Fax: 778-5156

JANUARY 13, 2019

Knights of Columbus

Father Bernard M. Brodrick Council 1219

Charity/Unity/Fraternity/Patriotism

Interested? Call Stan at 778-1100

or contact any member

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

For Façade Lighting with a $50.00 Donation

Baptisms

Last Sunday of the Month

Please Phone Parish Office

Confession

Saturday 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. In

the Bishop Roger’s Chapel

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

My dear people of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, I want to take this opportunity on behalf of Fr. Dass and myself to sin-cerely thank you for your many kindnesses shown to us this past Christmas season; the meals, treats, cards and gifts were deeply appreciated. As you know, Fr. Dass is at home in India for a month enjoying a well-deserved vacation with his family and friends. I can tell you he enjoys serving you as he often comments how busy the parish is, and that the busyness is a good thing. Your support for our ministry is greatly appreciated also. We especially want to thank all those involved in the various liturgical ministries – Decoration and Environment, Sacristans, Servers, Music Ministry, Choirs, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Communion, Collectors, and Gift Bearers – for assisting us in providing meaningful liturgical celebrations. We also want to take this opportunity to acknowledge our often unsung heroes, our parish staff, catechists, administrative and maintenance volunteers, including collection counters who do much behind the scenes. As we head into Ordinary Time, begin 2019 and the final chapter of our parish realignment – total amalgamation – hiccups can be expected. One way to help make the transition smoother is that all cheques now be addressed to St. Michael the Archangel Parish, or simply St. Michael’s. Donations for specific projects can be noted in the “Memo” section of your cheques so the proper account can be credited. To make financial matters going forward even easier, I ask that you seriously consider Pre Authorised Debit as your means of making your regular Sunday Offering; it is the most secure for all involved, and “Offering Cards” can be provided so parishioners can still participate in the physical act of placing something in the collection basket. Once again, thank you, and God’s abundant blessings be upon all of us as we continue forward to His kingdom.

Regular Offering: $ 1440.75 Christmas: $659.00

Initial Offering: $ 15.00 Solemnity of Mary: $95.00

Cemetery: $ 970.00 Tree of Remembrance:$865.25

Jan 12 Sat 6:00 pm John Sullivan

Jan 19 Sat 6:00 pm Michael Lynch (A), Thomas (A) & Mary Quinn

Jan 26 Sat 6:00 pm Bertha & Albert McGrath (A)

Mass Intentions

St. Margaret’s Offertory Procession

Jan 12 Buddy Holland Family Jan 19 Robert Chiasson Family

St. Andrew’s Church

Mass Intentions

Jan 13 Sunday 9:00 am Greg Dalton

Jan 20 Sunday 9:00 pm Marguerite, Oswald & Eugene

Jan 27 Sunday 9:00 am Vic Fullerton

Feb 3 Sunday 9:00 am Jack Gallant & Harvey Bransfield

St. Michael’s By the Sea Mission

St. Andrew’s Offertory New Year: $ 45.00

Regular: $737.25 Initial Offering: $ 50.00 Heating Fund: $ 245.00

Mass Intentions

Jan 13 Sunday 11:00 am Michael L. Keoughan

Jan 20 Sunday 11:00 am For the People

Jan 27 Sunday 11:00 am Dale Taylor

St. Michael’s Offertory

Regular Offering: $ 234.00

New Years: $25.00

Initial Offering: $10.00

Cemetery: $15.00

St. Margaret’s Church

Jan 13 Mary Jan 20 Rosie Jan 27 Lydia

Feb 3 Diane Feb 10 Flora

Offertory Gifts

Jan 13 Donna & Margie

Jan 20 Edward & Leisa

Jan 27 Donna & Margie

Readers

Jan 13 Doris

Jan 20 Donna

Jan 27 Iona

St. Andrew’s Lectors

St. Andrew’s Offertory & Gifts

Jan 13 Youth Jan 20 Knights Jan 27 Youth

Offertory from December 22nd to January 5

Parish News

Any Homebound Parishioners who are sick and would like a Blessing from Fr. Paul or Fr. Dass, please call the office at 778-5150.

Capital Campaign Committee Update Goal………………………………$1,000,000.00 Donations/Pledges ………..$664,713.45 Percent of Goal Reached ………………….66.47%

The Winner of the Capital Campaign Basket is Pam Walsh, Congratulations!

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. TV Bingo every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 10.

Jan 13 Team 2 Jan 20 Team 3 Jan 27 Team 4 Feb 3 Team 1 Feb 10 Team 2 Feb 17 Team 3 Feb 24 Team 4

Schedule of Church Linens

Jan 13 Judy Foran Jan 20 Janine Gorman Jan 27 Mary Derry Feb 3 Florence Petrie Feb 10 Maureen Connell

Pot of Gold Just a friendly reminder that the deadline to play your toonies are Sundays at 5:30 pm. Please be sure to write your numbers clearly on your toonies.

St. Michael’s Basilica 2019 Missals are now available at the Parish Office Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

St. Michael’s Museum has 20% off all their Christmas items. Note for All Parishioners: As of January 1 all money is going to one bank account so those of you that write cheques please make it payable to St. Michael’s or St. Michael the Archangel. If you are wanting it to go to something specific please state it on the memo line. Thank you for your patience during this time of revitalization.

Lectors please note: Please pick up the new schedules in the Vestry.

ANNUAL CATECHIST RETREAT is just a few weekends away. Registration is available online by visiting our website www.sjdfaithformation.com and clicking on the retreat picture. We are excited to have Dr. Andrew Wilson as our retreat facilitator. Many know Andrew from the lay ministry formation program. The retreat is open to all ministries and is being held from January 25-27 at the Villa Madonna Retreat House. Car pooling may be possible. For more information you can also contact Patricia Lee at 622-5730 or by email at mirreled@dioceseofsaintjohn.org

Before performing a baptism, the priest approached the young father and said solemnly, "Baptism is a serious step. Are you prepared for it?" "I think so," the man replied. "My wife has made appetizers and we have a caterer coming to provide plenty of cookies and cakes for all of our guests." "I don't mean that," the priest responded. "I mean, are you prepared spiritually?" "Oh, sure," came the reply. "I've got a keg of beer and a case of whiskey."

Choir Practice for Adults

Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

New Members Welcome Wheelchair Accessible!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

4th Degree Meeting 1st Monday of the month

Regular meeting 3rd Monday of the month

Executive meeting 2nd Monday of the month

MONTHLY CURSILLO ULTREYA MEETING

3rd Wednesday of the month at 8:00 pm

Mount saint joseph ladies auxiliary

3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:30 pm

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MEETING

First Monday of every month at 10:00 a.m.

CWL MEETING

Second Thursday of the month at 2:00 pm.

PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING

3rd Monday of the month at 1:00 pm

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING

3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 pm

Millennium Memorial Wall—In the year 2000 the first millennium board was started and is now complete. A second board has been started. Like the first board, there is enough space to place 54 name plaques. The boards are located on the inside wall at the main entrance to the church on either side of the center aisle. If you have a friend or relative interested in adding a loved ones name on a plaque, please contact Sandy at 778-5150 for further information.

Martha’s Ministry You are invited to join this small crew that cleans the Lord's House once a month. You'll find that it is not only fun working with them but also very gratifying as well. An established routine is followed consisting mainly of light dusting and sweeping. No heavy lifting. There are currently five teams, consisting of five or six members, who rotate on a monthly basis with each team serving only twice per year. It only takes an hour or two of your time. Please phone the Parish Office 778-5150 if you are interested.

If you have any questions concerning the Liturgy, Sacraments, Canon Law or anything church related please write your question down, sign your name and put it in the glass jars of which you will find at all the entrances of the church and Fr. Paul will address them in our Faith Fact Corner. Thank You!

St. Andrew’s Church is continuing with their “Shingle Fund Campaign”. Bundles are $ 30.00 each and may be in memory of a loved one. For more information please contact Helen Land at 773-9787. Total raised so far is $ 4325.00

A Wrinkle in Time A little girl got on her grandpa's lap and said, "Did God make me?" "Yes," the grandpa replied. "Did God make you too?" "Yes," the grandpa said. "Well," the little girl said, looking at his wrinkles and thinning hair. "He sure is doing a better job nowadays!"

Regional News

The Friends of Camp Sheldrake are spearheading a fundraising campaign to assist Camp Sheldrake, an accredited non profit Catholic based camp located in Miramichi, N.B. The Camp offers summer programs for kids of all denominations from ages 5 -17 and has a history of subsidizing kids from lower income families. To offset the challenges of lower government grants, higher increased costs and required infrastructure repairs, we require the ongoing support of businesses and people in the community. Please join us, in the hopes that we can raise $15,000 to help the camp, not only meet it current challenges, but also be able to provide kids with a great camping experience for years to come.

St. Samuel’s Men’s Group hosts a 45’s card party each Sunday evening beginning at 7 pm in the church hall. Cost $5 - no partner required. Everyone welcome!

Cursillo Weekend – Is this for you? It’s a three day weekend where participants share a profound experience of Christian Life. The weekend starts on a Thursday and ends Sunday afternoon. During these three days, we learn how to get to know ourselves, distinguish-ing yourself from others, examining our inner self looking for comfort and security. It’s a chance to experience the presence and love of Jesus Christ, which is an encounter with God. Finally to see the good that can be provided by a loving and caring community, sharing attitudes, interests and goals. Dates for the upcoming Men’s Weekend are May 16-19,2019. Dates for the upcoming Women’s Weekend are May 23-26,2019. For further information please contact Frank Trevors at 622-8010 or Elkin Cook at 622-8328.

To all Women Recently Diagnosed with Cancer, Currently in Treatment or a Survivor - CARE & SHARE, is a FREE Weekly Fitness and Healing Program for you. Come and discover how to cope with physical and emotional life changes, with the focus on enhancing your healing and recov-ery. Let us support you on your cancer journey! Join us at the Newcastle Public Library on Tuesdays from 2:00 to 3:15 pm. For further information, please contact: (506) 351-1272.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: losing someone you love is very painful. The most important factor in healing from loss is having the support of other people. For more information about the grief support group at the Miramichi Hospital or to register, please call Lorette at 622-3759 or Diane at 622-8019. If no answer, please leave your name and number and they will get back to you. Course available in both French and English. Sessions will begin in the near future.

AGELESS GRACE® BRAIN HEALTH FITNESS CLASSES IN MIRAMICHI: (Exercises to stimulate the Brain and the Body simultaneously). Every Wednesday at 10:00 am at the Golden Hawk Recreation Center. For further information, contact Trudy Walsh at 773-8908 or forwardmove.2@gmail.com

The Catholic Bookstore….final “Stock Clear Out Sale”…. 50% or more off ….. storewide (some exceptions apply). Store hours until January 31, Tuesday to Friday, 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Please note, that after we close the retail portion of the Catholic Bookstore on January 31, we

will continue to operate as a wholesale store for your all parish/sacramental/catechetical needs. You may continue to visit the store to make purchases, and call or email your orders as you have normally done in the past. Thank you for your support and we look forward to serving you in the future.

smelt Fry—Branch # 3 Legion on Saturday January 19, 2019 from 11:30 am to 6:00 pm Smelts are pan fried. Eat in $10.00 or Take Out $10.50 All You Can Eat!

Annual White Gold Dinner/Concert: Sunday February 10, 2019 at the Beaverbrook Kin Centre. Supper is at 5:00 pm. Your choice of Roast Beef or Stuffed Chicken. Tickets are $35.00 each by reservation only. Call 622-1780 Sponsored by the 62nd Miramichi Folksong Festival Inc.

There will be a Christian Unity service regarding a Week of Prayer at St. Mary's Anglican Church on Friday, January 18th at 7:00 pm.

On Saturday, February 9th, 2019 there will be a Valentine Hot Roast Beef Dinner and Dance at the Sunny Corner Legion -- doors open at 6:00 - supper served at 7:00 and dance to follow from 9:00 - 12:00 with live music by: Tyron & Friends. Tickets are available from Wendy Matthews @ 622-4642 or Helen Mullin @ 622-1243 *** $25.00 per person.

CGIT Alumni will be meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 29th at 11:30 a.m. at the Pizza Delight, Chatham. All former CGIT are invited to attend

One beautiful Sunday morning, Reverend Bernard announces to his congregation, 'My good people, I have here in my hands three sermons...... A $100 sermon that lasts five minutes A $50 sermon that lasts fifteen minutes And a $20 sermon that lasts a full hour. Now, we'll take the collection and see which one I'll deliver.'

St. Michael’s Mass Intentions

Seven Extraordinary

Ministers of

Communion are

needed besides the

sacristan for each

mass.

St. Michael’s offertory

Regular Offering: $ 4519.55 Capital Campaign: $ 162.00

St. Vincent de Paul: $ 153.00 Renovation Fund: $ 2093.40

Cemetery Fund: $130.00 Christmas:$ 60.00

Initial Offering: $ 367.00 Our Lady Chapel: $5.00

Jan 12 Saturday 4:00 pm Mary Joyce Ramsay, Alice Dignam, Elroy Rigley (A), Violet Estey,

Terry Conroy (A) & DFM, Dorothy Stevens, Lester Phee, Danny Julien,

Theresa Schwandt, Agnes Keoughan Lynch, Gary Traer, Mr & Mrs Leonard Lewis,

Virgie Dinan (A), Paul Lordon Jr., Ronald Flanagan (A), Carroll & Grant DFM,

Holy Souls in Purgatory

Jan 13 Sunday 10:30 am For the People

Jan 13 Sunday 5:30 pm Mary Mann

Jan 14 Monday 9:00 pm Lois Strang

Jan 15 Tuesday 9:00 am George Hickey

Jan 16 Wednesday 9:00 am Violet Estey

Jan 17 Thursday 9:00 am No Mass

Jan 18 Friday 7:00 pm Frank Buckley

Jan 19 Saturday 4:00 pm Debbie Young, Arthur Rogers, George Hickey, Holy Souls in Purgatory, John Hawkes,

Irene (A) & John Kane, Patricia & David Lahey, John & Mary Ellen Jackson,

Paul F. Barry, Patrick (A) & Mary Agnes Lahey, Joe Reynolds, Mary Susan Gregan,

Mr. & Mrs, Patrick Daley & DFM, Violet Estey

Jan 20 Sunday 10:30 am Gerald Glynn (A), Marion McCarthy

Jan 20 Sunday 5:30 pm Anne Gill

Please note:

Lectors refer

to your

schedules.

No Winner For this week

Ticket #1824

$653.00 Will Roll Over For Next Week

Remember to play your Toonie!

Extraordinary Minsters of Communion January 12 & 13, 2019

4:00 p.m. Mass: Cil Hickey, Margie Whelan, Lorraine Gray, Maura McCluskey, Florence Petrie, Mark Trevors, Patty MacDonald

10:30 a.m. Mass: Roy Matheson, Norma O’Donnell, Barb McLaughlin, Tom Flynn, Lynette Stymiest, Joanne Isiah Joan Madore

5:30 A.M. Mass: Jessica Young, Linda Dickson

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

Manon Paulin niece of Jean & Bertha Paulin

SCOTTS DRUG STORE LTD.

1781 Water Street

Miramichi, NB E1N 1B2

Phone (506)773-4475

For All Your Prescription Needs!

“Windows, Doors, Glass….”

Rudy Henstridge Production Manager

Box 3015

1411 Wellington St. Miramichi, NB E1N

4L5

Home Wiring — Renovations—Heating & Lighting

Service Entrance Upgrades—Parking Lot Lighting

Boom-Bucket-Digger-Truck Service

Alternative Energy —Services Pumps& Controls

Electric Motor Sales & Services

773-8016

22 Wilson Dr. Miramichi

A-1 SIDING INC.

RENOVATIONS OF ALL TYPES INCLUDING

KITCHEN & BATH, NEW CONSTRUCTION,

& MUCH MORE

17 STANLEY STREET

MIRAMICHI, NB

E1N 2S7

(506) 623-

Stephen O’Reilly

120 General Manson Way

PO Box 145

MIRAMICHI, NB E1N 3A5

Northeast Machine Works Inc.

Machine Shop & Welding

Industrial Manufacturing & Fabrication

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

Miramichi Irish Festival July 18 – 21, 2019 & July 16—19, 2020

Tickets available from May 2019 at

www.canadasirishfest.com or

1745 Water Street, Miramichi.

Middle Island Irish Historical Park

2345 Water Street, Miramichi, NB E1N 4B6

Phone: 773-7505

CAPTAIN’S GALLEY RESTAURANT Opened for the Season

1781 King George Highway

Telephone: 622-4460

Cellular: 623-8683

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