St. Michael The Archangel Parish

St. Michael’s Basilica

Monday 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday 9:00 A.M.

Thursday 9:00 a.m.

Friday 6:30 p.m.

Saturday 4:00 p.m.

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

St. Andrew’s Church

Tuesday 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday 9:00 a.m.

Friday 9:00 a.m.

Sunday 9:00 a.m.

St. Margaret’s Church

Saturday 6:00 p.m.

St. Michael’s by the Sea

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

Hours Sunday & Monday Closed

Tuesday—Saturday 10am—4pm

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH

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

SEPT. 20TH, 2020 25TH 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 Carter at 352-0491

or contact any member

Religious Education Coordinator

Renee Comeau 778-5153

Baptism

Please call the Parish Office

Confession

Please call Parish Office to

make an appointment

Ministry to Sick/Shut-Ins

Please notify the Parish Office

and arrange Communion

Responsible Ministry

Patricia Lee 622-5730

For your Convenience, Mass will be live streamed on Sunday morning

from the Basilica at 10:30 a.m. You can access this by going into your

search bar and type: “St. Michael The Archangel Miramichi YouTube

Please Note: The 6:30 pm Thursday Mass at St. Michaels By the Sea

is done for the season.

In Loving Memory of

Patrick W. Keoughan

Always Remembered Wife & Family

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

Sherri Lynn (Blacquier) MacKnight

Charles Barry Matheson; Michael Rutter

Updated Notice to Parishioners: Each parishioner is asked to write their name and phone number on a piece of paper, deposit it in the box/can/basket provided at the church entrance. 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 case contact traces need to be made. 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 during this time.

Important reminder. Parishioners are asked to wear masks/face coverings when arriving to and leaving Mass and coming forward for Communion. Those under the age of two, those who would have difficulty removing their own masks, and those with pre-existing respiratory conditions which would make wearing a mask difficult (such as severe asthma sufferers), are DISCOURAGED from wearing masks. Masks are mandated for when physical distancing is not possible – when you will be within 2 metres of another person.

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.

Please Note This is on hold until

further notice Thank you for your

cooperation and understanding

Nominations for Pastoral Council

Parishioners of St. Michael the Archangel Parish are asked to consider and nominate parishioners for election to membership of the Pastoral Council. Nominations can be made by phoning the office and submitting the parishioners’ names along with the names of the parishioners nominating them.

Fr. Paul Doucet, Rector St. Michael the Archangel Parish

Did you know the New Freeman is currently online through the Diocesan Website? You can access the New Freeman at https://www.dioceseofsaintjohn.org/news

Thank you for the many donations for the St. Michael’s Fall Supper. To all volunteers Many Thanks

Sept. 22 Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Lumina Robichaud

Sept. 23 Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Eldon McGrath

Sept. 25 Friday 9:00 a.m. Rita Richard

Sept. 27 Sunday 9:00 am Ben Doucette

Sept. 27 Sunday 11:00 a.m. Genevieve Cook

St. Michael’s Basilica

Sept. 21 Monday 9:00 a.m. Ian Bowie

Sept. 22 Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Lourdes Lyons

Sept. 23 Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Raymond Conroy (A)

Sept. 24 Thursday 9:00 a.m. Armand Lynch

Sept. 25 Friday 6:30 p.m. Nora Daley (A)

Sept. 26

Saturday

4:00 p.m.

William & Florence Cook (A); Lauza Henry; Darrell Comeau; Robert Losier; Lourdes Connell; Tom & Mary

Quinn (A); Agnes & Frank O’Kane & Son Buddy; Eleanor Hay; Viola White & Eunice Dickson;

Patrick & Mona Phelan; Aileen Hebert & DFM

Sept. 27 Sunday 10:30 a.m. Lourdes Lyons

Sept. 27 Sunday 5:30 p.m. For The People

St. Margaret’s Church

St. Michael’s By the Sea Mission

St. Andrew’s Church

Sept. 26 Saturday 6:30 pm Christina Cook

K of C Father B.M. Broderick Council 1219

4th Degree Meeting 1st Monday of the Month Regular Meeting 3rd Monday of the Month Executive Meeting 2nd Monday of the Month Knights of Columbus Chatham Bingo Sunday 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. All COVID–19 protection precautions (face masks, shields, distancing etc.) will be in place. Thank you for following all regulations, together we can continue to enjoy an evening of bingo. St. Michael’s Church Linens Sept. 20 Ann Duplessie Sept. 27 Rhoda Conroy Oct. 4 Mary Keating Oct. 11 Joanne Lamkey St. Michael’s Basilica Readers, please pick up your new schedule in the Church vestry.

Religious Education: We still need volunteers for grade 4,5, and 6 (very small classes) If you are able to volunteer your time we would greatly appreciate it. Please call Renee at 506-993-0977 or you can leave your name and number at the Parish office 778-5150. Please Note: Classes will resume on Sunday Sept. 27. St. Andrew’s Church Yard Sale Penny Sale will be held on Saturday Nov. 7. Doors will open at 12:30 pm, bingo will start at 2:00 pm—4:00 pm. Donation of gifts (new) value of $15.00 would be greatly appreciated. You can donate an item that has not been used, value $15.00 as well. Please drop off items at the Church on Sunday’s. For further information please call Mary Mott 627-9924/ 778-8104. All proceeds will go towards a new roof at St. Andrews Church.

St. Andrew’s Church Fall Supper will be held on Sunday October 4th, 2020 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm take out or curb side pick up (Black Brook Rd.) Advance tickets (adult $15, children $8.) You can purchase your ticket from Anne Bracken 622-8423 .Menu will be Turkey with all the trimmings plus dessert .There will be a draw at the supper. Tickets for meals and draw will be sold in the Church Basement at the time of the supper. We are asking for your support in donating gift cards. The proceeds from the draw will go towards the new roof at St. Andrews’ Church. We need volunteers for various jobs. On Sept. 30th, Wednesday we need men to help bring 425 Lbs. of Turkey into the church basement . Friday October 2nd, help is needed to help prepare for the supper. Saturday October 3 help is needed to prepare all vegetables. If you can offer your time, please let Ann Bracken know. Together we can accomplish a successful Fall Supper. Many helping hands bring wonderful results.

The Catholic Health Association of New Brunswick is offering two (2) Scholarships in the amount of $1000.00 each, they will be awarded to one (1) student studying in a French educational institution and one (1) student studying in an English educational institution. Students must be entering their second year of studies or later, in a post-secondary program in the field of health care. Information and application forms are available online at www.chanb.com. Applications must be postmarked by September 30th 2020. For further information please email catholichealth@chpchi.com.

Online Alpha Course ~ Our Lady of Peace Parish is offering Alpha online beginning Thursday, October 1, from 7:00 to 8:15 pm. Alpha is

perfect place to discuss the big questions of life, introduce people to God or renew your own relationship with Jesus. Alpha is open to everyone! Who will you invite? To register, please email pattycameron@ourladyofpeacefredericton.ca.

RCIA Please note the team will begin to meet on Thursday, September 24th, 2020 @ 7 PM at Saint Michael's Basilica Parish Center. If you are interested in the Catholic Church please feel free to come and be a part of our Journey Into Faith. Whether you are a Catholic or not, you are welcome to attend.

St. James & St. John United Church, will be hosting a Take-Out only, Roast Beef Supper on Saturday, October 3rd 3:30 – 5:30 pm includes roast beef, potatoes, gravy, turnips, carrots, roll and pie. There are two options for pickup: the front doors, 556 King George Hwy or drive thru (enter Henry Street and drive to the back of the church centre; someone will be there to direct traffic and take your ticket(s). Once you receive your supper(s), you will be directed to exit Regent Street). Tickets are: adults $15, children under 12, $7 and will be available at the Church Office and Brookdale Flower Shop. All tickets will be pre-sold in advance. All tickets must be purchased by September 29th.

Parish News

Capital Campaign Committee Update

Goal ....................................................... $1,000,000.00 Donations/Pledges ................................ …..769,325.75 Percent of Goal Reached....................... ………...76.93%

St. Michaels cemetery is now offering above ground interment for ashes.

Cremations now represent 60% of the burials at St Michael’s Cemetery. Families bury ashes in standard grave

plots, often two family members per plot, at an approximate cost of $2600 (for the two family members including

a headstone).

The cemetery has been serving parishioners for over 200 years. If we continue to use grave plots for the burial of

ashes, the cemetery will be full in 10 to 15 years.

In September St Michaels will be installing a new Columbarium for above ground internment of ashes.

Each Columbarium niche can hold two standard size urns. There will be a total of 48 niches for (96 urns).

St Michaels is now offering these niches for sale at a cost of $1,700. The placing of ashes and inscription on the

granite doors will be an additional $240 (at the time of burial).

The total cost for this new service will be approximately $1940.

Porcelain photo’s can also be purchased for an additional cost and placed on the doors.

The Columbarium will be in the new section of the cemetery, and the area will have lighting and benches,

providing a tranquil place to visit loved ones.

For more information on the new Columbarium, or any lots in the cemetery, please visit the church office or call

778-5150. You can now make arrangements at the parish office to reserve your niche in the Columbarium.

Payment must be made in full at the time. Further inquiries can be directed to Steven O’Reilly at 773-9380.

St. Michaels Basilica Cemetery (Cost per plot $500.00 )

Saint Michael the Archangel Parish Offertory

Regular Offering, all 4 churches: $ 6009.25 St. Michaels by the Sea Cemetery $ 30.00

St. Michael’s Capital Campaign $ 297.00 Basilica Cemetery $ 85.00

Basilica Renovation: $ 440.00 Turkey Donations $ 190.00

St. Andrew’s Capital Campaign: $ 165.00 St. Andrew’s Cemetery $ 45.00

Our Lady’s Chapel: $ 5.00 St. Vincent De Paul $ 161.00

Supper Donations: $ 175.00 St. Margaret’s Cemetery: $ 225.00

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. This weeks shortfall $ 3990.75

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

St. Andrew’s Capital Campaign $14,859.95

St. Andrew’s Cemetery $ 10,145.95 + $5223.37 (in trust)

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Prayers for the Families and Friends ,

for our youth who passed .

May Gods Blessings be with you

Father John Fraser will be in Fredericton on Monday, October 5th at 11:30 am to sell his book “THE HOLY LAND AND ME’. Books are $20 each and can be pre-ordered by emailing Fr. Fraser at fraserjohn082@gmail.com or by calling the parish office 444-6001. The 212-page book tells of early encounters through school and college. The journey then takes you through the Holy Land and many experiences there. Many bible references are included.

Moving forward, we will continue to follow all guidelines and restrictions for the safety of all parishioners. The parish office will continue to keep record of names and numbers. Your continuous co-operation is greatly appreciated. Ushers will continue to assist parishioners with questions and concerns. You can also address your concerns to the Parish office. Together we are a strong and faithful community.

PRAYER FROM POPE FRANCIS FOR PROTECTION

O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.

We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick. At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus' pain, with steadfast faith.

You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need.

We are certain that you will provide, so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee, joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.

Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the Father's will and to do what Jesus tells us.

He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.

We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.

Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

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