Church of St. Michael the Archangel
296 Church St., Belleville, Ont. K8N 3C6
613-962-4634
"A city built on a hilltop cannot be hidden" (Mt 5:14)
Fr. Brent Brennan, Associate Pastor ~ fr.brent@gmail.com
Deacon Bill Letterio ~ bill.letterio@gmail.com
Donald Collins, Lay Pastoral Assistant donaldstmichaels@tuta.com
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SUPPORT STAFF
Mirijam Spoelstra, Music Director
Kim Long, Secretary ~ StMichael@archkingston.ca
Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Custodian: Don Marston ~ Housekeeping: Jane Robinson
FIFTEENTH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIME
ANNOUNCED MASSES
Confessions 1/2 hour prior to each Mass
Monday, July 14
12:10 pm ~ Wilfrid & Blanche Laporte (Pauline Meloche)
Tuesday, July 15 ~ St. Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor
8:00 am ~ Intentions of Alex Shaw (Rafferty Family)
Wednesday, July 16 ~ Our Lady of Mount Carmel
12:10 pm ~ Intentions of Kim Carmichael (Rafferty Family)
Thursday, July 17
8:00 am ~ Intentions of Michelle Demaiter (Rafferty Family)
Friday, July 18
12:10 pm ~ Intentions of Doreen Moher (Doreen Moher)
Saturday, July 19
9:00 am ~ James Neil MacDonald (Eric MacDonald)
5:00 pm ~ Dr. Robert & Margaret Allore (Arthur Allore)
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sunday, July 20
8:00 am ~ Harry & Greta Cole (Cheryle Morrow)
9:30 am ~ Deceased Moms of the Knights of Columbus (Council 1008)
11:00 am ~ For the People
Monday, July 21 ~ St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest and Doctor
12:10 pm ~ Intentions of Anne Auger (Rafferty Family)
Tuesday, July 22 ~ St. Mary Magdalene
8:00 am ~ Deceased Members of the Guerrerio Family (Maria Guerrerio)
Wednesday, July 23 ~ St Bridget, Religious
12:10 pm ~ Living and Deceased Members of Jagaciak Family (Jan/Danuta Jagaciak)
Thursday, July 24 ~ St. Sharbel Makhluf, Priest
8:00 am ~ Intentions of Tulip Fernades (Rafferty Family)
Friday, July 25 ~ St James, Apostle
12:10 pm ~ Intentions of Leslee Uddenberg (Rafferty Family)
Saturday, July 26 ~ St. Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary
9:00 am ~ Jordan Jiju (Mary Lilly Jose)
5:00 pm ~ Allan Morris (Madeline Morris)
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sunday, July 27 ~ World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
8:00 am ~ For the People
9:30 am ~ Intentions of Pierre and Audrey Lemieux (Richard and Margaret Murray)
11:00 am ~ Deceased Members of the Garvey Family (Colleen Kelly)
Monday, July 28
12:10 pm ~ Intentions of Brenda Webb (Dan & Anthea Murrell)
Tuesday, July 29 ~ St. Mary, Martha and Lazarus
8:00 am ~ Theo Hamelin (Paul Hamelin)
Wednesday, July 30 ~ St Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor
12:10 pm ~ Bill Fisher (Jane and Andy Anderson)
Thursday, July 31 ~ St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest
8:00 am ~ Intentions of Amy Soaft (Friends of Amy)
Friday, August 1 ~ St Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor
12:10 pm ~ Intentions of Doreen Moher (Doreen Moher)
Saturday, August 2 ~ St. Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary
9:00 am ~ Tom Weir (RoseMary Buxton)
5:00 pm ~ Marie Smith (Mom & Dad)
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sunday, August 3
8:00 am ~ Intentions of Fr. Jude Thusiar (Marilyn Woolven)
9:30 am ~ Intentions of Melanie Rabishaw (Anonymus)
11:00 am ~ For the People
Monday, August 4 ~ St John Vianney, Priest
12:10 pm ~ Juan Carlos Guevara (Morena Guevara)
Tuesday, August 5 ~ Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major
8:00 am ~ Suzanne Meloche (Pauline Meloche)
Wednesday, August 6 ~ The Transfiguration of the Lord
12:10 pm ~ Rommel Guevara (Morena Guevara)
Thursday, August 7 ~ St Sixtus II, Pope and Companions, Martyrs
8:00 am ~ Intentions of Fr. Brent Brennan (Alicja Poudrier)
Friday, August 8 ~ St Dominic, Priest
12:10 pm ~ Ho Thi Bong (Thuy Huynh)
Saturday, August 9 ~ St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr; BVM
9:00 am ~ Maria Guevara (Morena Guevara)
5:00 pm ~ Intentions of Fr. Brent Brennan (German & Sonia Lopez)
NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sunday, August 10
8:00 am ~ For the People
9:30 am ~ Intentions of Melanie Rabishaw (Lloyd & Sharon Irwin)
11:00 am ~ Allan Morris (Madeline Morris)
At a Glance ~ Parish Ministries
Parish Pastoral Council ~ Tomas Martinez (613) 967-4379
Parish Finance Committee ~ Brian Smith (613) 962-7267
Parish Screening Team ~ Ed MacIntyre (613) 921-2243
Parish Cemetery Committee ~ Richard Beare (613) 962-8690
Knights of Columbus ~ Dave Cameron (613) 966-5342c
Catholic Women's League ~ Nelaida Mendijar (613) 920-0581
TMIY Men's Fellowship ~ John Kavanaugh (613) 661-4852
Bible Study ~ Alexandra LeBlanc (613) 966-8430
Junior Liturgy ~ Shelley MacIntyre (613) 847-1080
Perpetual Adoration ~ RoseMary Buxton (613) 813-3609 or
Linda Rodgers (613) 922-4300
Hospital and Sick Visitation ~ John Kavanaugh (613) 661-4852
Healing Prayer ~ Donna Belch (613) 968-7047
Opus Dei Recollections for Women ~ Christine Petracca (613) 920-4517
Opus Dei Recollections for Men ~ Brad Shortell (613) 966-0927
Divine Mercy & Apostolate for the Dying ~ Sandy Eastwood (613) 477-3275
Quinte Right to Life Group ~ Rosemary MacMullen (613) 969-0424
Seniors's Luncheon/Young Adult's Group/Catechetical Instruction ~ Donald Collins (613-962-4634)
Youth Group ~ Sydney Hunt (613) 242-0583
Adult Choir and Schola ~ Mirijam Spoelstra (613) 966-0372
Parish Hall Bookings ~ Daisy Joseph (613) 771-9636
Parish Website ~ Joseph Abraham (613) 771-9636
Sunday, July 13 at 5:30 pm ~ Seminarian Dinner, Our Lady of Fatima, Kingston
Tuesday, July 15 at 6:30 pm ~ Youth Bible Study, Parish Centre
Wednesday, July 16 from 6 - 7:30 pm ~ Healing Prayer Group meets, Parish Hall 2nd floor
Monday, July 21 - 25 at 9:30- 3:30 pm ~ Summer Camp
Tuesday, July 22 at 6:30 pm ~ Youth Bible Study, Parish Centre
Tuesday, July 22 at 7:00 pm ~ Opus Dei Women's Recollection, Chapel
Wednesday, July 23 from 6 - 7:30 pm ~ Healing Prayer Group meets, Parish Hall 2nd floor
Wednesday, July 23 at 7:00 pm ~ Opus Dei Men's Recollection, Chapel
Monday, July 28 - August 1 at 9:30 - 3:30 pm ~ Summer Camp
Tuesday, July 29 at 6:30 pm ~ Youth Bible Study, Parish Centre
Wednesday, July 30 from 6 - 7:30 pm ~ Healing Prayer Group meets, Parish Hall 2nd floor
Tuesday, July 29 at 6:30 pm ~ Youth Bible Study, Parish Centre
Wednesday, July 30 from 6 - 7:30 pm ~ Healing Prayer Group meets, Parish Hall 2nd floor
Tuesday, August 5 - 7, 2025 ~ Canal Men's Retreat
Tuesday, August 5 at 6:30 pm ~ Youth Bible Study, Parish Centre
Sunday, August 17 at 11:00 am Mass ~ Reception for Sr. Beata Victoria S.V.
Sunday, August 24 at 6:30 - 9:00 pm ~ Quinte Catholic Youth, Parish Hall
Monday, August 25 at 10:00 am ~ Golf Tournament, Briar Fox Golf Club
Saturday, September 6 at 10:00 am ~ Journey to the Soul Bible Study, Parish Hall 2nd floor
Monday, September 8 at 7:00 pm ~ Catechism of the Catholic Church, Parish Hall 2nd floor
Saturday, October 4, 2025 ~ Women's Fall Retreat, Kemptville
Dear Parents and Guardians,
St. Michael's Parish is offering Summer Camp again this summer. You may email the parish office for a registration form or pick up a form at the church. Campers are not registered until payment has been received and a confirmation email is sent to you from the parish office. There is room for 60 campers each week. We look forward to a couple of great weeks with the children!
~ MEALS ON WHEELS ~ Volunteers are urgently needed to deliver meals to shut-ins on Thursdays for the month of August. It requires approximately one hour each Thursday. For more information please contact Marilyn Trudeau at 613-922-541.
Although the timeline for completing the interior renovations has been extended due to unforseen delays, the work is nevertheless progressing such that, everything should be finished in another 4-6 weeks.
The lighting system and sound system, plus the installation of new ceiling fans, can move ahead anytime. The altar of the Blessed Sacrament behind the drape is almost finished and the scaffolding will be removed to reveal a remarkably stunning gothic marble reredos, which will enhance the architectural beauty of the space and draw the faithful to fitting worship of the abiding sacramental presence of Our Lord in the Tabernacle. The narthex wall will be one of the last things to be installed.
As you see, the work done so far is both beautiful and practical. The initial budget was around $1 million. We have exceeded the budget because of added items as we progressed, $1.3 million is a better estimate.
How will be pay for all this? Primarily from savings accounts, secondly from donations made through the Capital Fund, which is part of the monthly envelope distribution to those who have signed up to donate to the parish, thirdly, through private donors. In the next couple of weeks, a list of possible itemized elements of the renovation will be made available so that, those with greater means might choose to donate certain parts of the restoration project. All donations, large or small, are welcomed with profound gratitude. A list of contributions will be kept in a book of "Remembrance and Gratitude", and all will be remembered regularly in the prayers offered at Holy Mass.
Please contact any member of the Finance Committee for further information or queries: Brian Smith (brian.smith47@outlook.com); Rick Steele (rlls@mac.com); and Carlo Petracca (nqdinc@gmail.com).
Fr. Richard Whalen, Parish Pastor
WHY SPEND ONE HOUR?
Thank you to all Adorers for faithfully coming every week.
"Jesus has made Himself the Bread of Life to give us life. Night and day. He is there. If you really want to grow in love, come back to the Eucharist, come back to that Adoration."
St. Mother Teresa
The following hours are in need of an Adorer
- Tuesdays, 1 am - 2 am, 2 am - 3 am and 3 am - 4 am
- Wednesdays, 12 pm - 1 pm
We need more people to volunteer to cover nighttime hours as regulars and as spares.
Can you spend one hour with Our Lord?
Please call RoseMary at 613-813-3609
7th Annual Rideau Canal Men's Retreat
by canoe and kayak
Tuesday, August 5 - Thursday, August 7, 2025
Rejoice!! Alleluia!! On the Solemnity of the Transfiguration, Wednesday, August 6th, 2025, there will be The Mass of Perpetual Profession of Sister Beata Victoria S.V. The Mass will be live-streamed from St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC at www.youtube.com@Saint PatricksCathedralNYC. Sr. Beata Victoria was born in Belleville and is the daughter of Silvana Loughheed.
All are invited to give thanks and pray with and for Sr. Beata on Sunday, August 17 at the 11am Mass at St. Michael the Archangel Church. There will be a reception for family and close friends in the parish hall following the Mass. A heartfelt thank you to the CWL and numerous parishioners and friends for their generosity in making the reception possible! It is good to celebrate the good news of yet another young woman’s “Fiat”, taking vows of chastity, poverty, obedience and the upholding of the sacredness of life from conception to natural death. There are now 140 Sisters of Life from nine different countries. They were founded by Cardinal O’Connor in 1991 in New York City. Blessings and grace in abundance to our Church and to our world!!
Congratulations!
Sister Beata Victoria S.V.
THANK YOU!!
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all the members of the St. Michael's Choir and Schola. Your dedication and talent have inspired parishioners each week. We hope that your well-deserved summer break will bring you back refreshed and recharged. Enjoy the summer!
The Journey of a Soul
Bible Study Series
St. Michael’s Parish Presents “The Journey of a Soul” Bible Study Series
Starting September 6, 2025
Saturday Mornings 10am to 11:30 am
Join us as we begin this Fall with the first in the series
“Journey with the Father”
What does it mean to walk with God? To come to know Him? To come to live for Him?
In this study, we explore our relationship with God the Father
as we look to the Bible to answer the age old questions –
Who is God? And what does He want from me?
God has revealed Himself and who He wants us to become,
through His words and His actions, with those whom He has called into relationship with Him.
Join us as we work through the Bible to understand God the Father,
what He offers us, and what He asks of those He has called to walk with Him.
This is the journey of a soul to God.
Beginning in Genesis, we will move through the Bible and come to understand
the nature of our relationship with God the Father.
In our weakness He strengthens us. In our struggles He teaches us.
Bring your Bible, a cup of coffee/tea, and join us Saturday mornings for Catholic fellowship
and the joy that comes from reading and sharing the Bible together.
COST IS FREE – EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Starts September 6, 2025 at 10am
upstairs in the St. Michael’s Parish Centre.
To register, or for more information, contact: Alexandra at Jesuslovesyou@cogeco.ca, 613-966-8430
Watch for upcoming Studies in this Series
“Journey with our Lord Jesus” coming January to Easter 2026
“Journey in the Holy Spirit” coming Easter to Pentecost 2026
Catholic Young Adults Group meets here at the parish for anyone in their 20's, 30's or 40's. All young men & women are invited to gather regularly for adoration, Mass,
Catechism & Bible studies and for other religious activities to foster faith & fellowship.
In addition, there are men's prayer & wing nights. If you are interested in attending, please contact Donald Collins at
donaldstmichaels@tuta.com and request for your name to be added to the Young Adults mailing list.
You do not need to be a member of St. Michael's to attend.
FORMED.org
Our Free Catholic Resource! Visit FORMED.org and login to access this parish-sponsored “Catholic Netflix” and its approximately 4000 resources for every age. Movies, children's programs, and a wonderful variety of DVDs, audiobooks, ebooks, etc. First time user? Visit FORMED. org, click Sign Up, select Belong to a Parish or Organization, find St Michael’s Parish, Belleville, ON (or Parish postal code K8N 3C6 or Parish code: QQVXXH), enter your email, choose your own password & check it out!
FOOD FOR GLEANERS
FOOD BANK NEEDED
Gleaners’ Foodbank Monthly Food Collection
On the third weekend of every month our parish will promote a food drive to provide for the ongoing daily demands of the Food bank. The blue bins which you see in the tower entrance and by the Welcome Desk are for that purpose. Dry goods and canned goods are requested. If you want a more extensive list of their needs please pick up the food list by the foldout at the entrance of the Church.
NEXT MONTHLY COLLECTION WILL
BE July 19 & 20, 2025
Please note that donations can be made at any time.
Whatsoever you do to the least of the brothers and sisters of Jesus, you do to Him.
One of the most important works of God that we do all of the time is supporting the sick and suffering with our prayers. All studies show that people who pray and receive prayer from others and are supported by the Sacraments, bear their sufferings better, recover more quickly and are open to God’s healing grace.
Will you be like the friends of the paralyzed man in the Gospel who lowered their friend through the roof right in front of Jesus, insisting that he be healed? They were so determined that their friend would encounter Jesus and experience his healing grace that they were ready to go to extreme measures on his behalf. Let’s be equally insistent and supportive.
Here are the names of our parishioners, family and friends who have asked for prayer:
Joanne Callaghan, Michael LeBlanc, Nancy Finkle, Natalie Swiatek, Hannah Doucette, Rita Quinn, Rosemary Chierici, Max Cassignol, Mirielle Cassignol, Elisabeth Bradshaw, Michael Walsh, Margo Holoway, Grace Felix, Dan Coughlin, Marion Hunt, Anne Shortell, Laurie Mavety, Nicola Thomas, Marvin Mahoney, Fernando Guerreiro, Lawson White, Erica Thomas, Theresa Mason, Dianne Ryan, Jack Rizzo, Bibin John, Mary Temple, Gary Tapp, Tracy Rivers, Bob Marcotte, Sharon Murrant, Dorothy Drake, Dianne Whalen, Rebecca Waite, Kevin Rivers, Basia Wielomaska, Boyd Touchie, Laurie Goos, Louise Bridge, Annette Hardy, Abigail Mondeville, Neenah Chowdhury, Cheryl Renaud, Emilia, Alyssia & Socorro Jovellanos, Marilee Mitts, Michelle Kelly, Nancy Enright Barr, David Fry, Robert Bunton, Jan & Danuta Jagaciak, Dolly Scott, Bonnie Young, Andronico Codina, Trent Lamont, Donna (Bunnett) O'Grady, Donna Belch, Gerry Derouin, Brenda Coleman, Colleen Finkle, Peggy LeBlancq, Carol Parks, Douglas Green, Sherry Hodgkisson, Joyce Nussey, Mary Forwell, Sharon Teresa, Dr. Mary Gwizdal, Barbara Bly, Marylynn O'Brien, Gayatri Ramkission, Ann Dominique, and Dan Smith
Apostolate For The Dying
Jesus told St. Faustina, "Pray as much as you can for the dying.... Be assured that the eternal salvation of certain souls in their final moment depends on your prayers." (Diary #1777)
If you have 45 minutes on a Wednesday after the 12:10 p.m. Mass, please join us in prayers for the dying. At the moment, we meet upstairs in the Parish Centre, but when we get back into the church we kneel in front of the altar. Please consider joining us, this is such a beautiful work of mercy.
Sandra Eastwood
Please remember in your prayers those who have recently departed this world to go to the Father. Our sympathies and prayers are extended to the families of all our beloved dead.
If you want the names of others added to this list, please let us know. We are happy to solicit prayers on behalf of everyone in need.
Marianne Mendijar, Joan VanNorman, Gloria McNeil, Mariyakutty Kunnath, Leon Collins, Jene Kleinscroth, Barbara Whelan, Jackie Wilson, Gail Scarrabelotti, Jane Sansom, Carol Jonkers, James Tracey, Romano Di Genova, Rosemarie Hamilton, Corazon Penner, Danielle Valentik, Vincena Amato, William Grier, Carl Harris, David Cape, Tony James, Gerard McCauley, John Sheedy, Rita Manera, Maura Cartagena, Bev Nethercott, Beverly MacDonald, Don Kellaway, Tyler Main, Gord Davis, Tom Rodgers, Jacqueline Simpson, James Murphy, Antonietta Ossana, John Jarvis, Theresa Shannon, Joan Coyea, Clifford LaCroix, Keith Donnan and Allan Morris, James McCauley, Antonio Valdes, Helen Meier, Susan Noronha, Beverley Howarth, Tony Rivers, Pat Scott Tom Weir, Ruth Solski, Rosaline Travers, and Douglas Bray
First of all, thank you to all who have been conscious of the need to financially support your parish in these difficult times and have had the means to do so. Simultaneously, prayers go out to all who are experiencing serious financial difficulties in these difficult times.
Now that we have returned to Church, you may
Now that we have returned to Church, you may
* Place your offering in the basket provided by the baptismal font at the east end of the Church.
* You may drop off your offering to the parish office.
* You may send your offering to the parish e-mail account StMichael@archkingston.ca by Interac on your banking App.
* You may send your offering to the parish e-mail account StMichael@archkingston.ca by Interac on your banking App.
* You may sign up for Preauthorized Debit (PAD) using the form attached to this message. PAD assures that, even if you are absent for a certain length of time, your offering will still be regularly made to your parish.
