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
Fr. Gijo George, Syro Malabar Catholic Church ~ gijopanthackan@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
SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME ANNOUNCED MASSES
Confessions 1/2 hour prior to each Mass
Monday, January 19
12:10 pm ~ Beverly J. MacDonald (Eric MacDonald)
Tuesday, January 20 ~ St. Fabian & St. Sebastian
8:00 am ~ Rosey Allesh (Robin & Marilyn Woolven)
Wednesday, January 21 ~ St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr
12:10 pm ~ Intentions of Pamela Sager (Anonymous)
Thursday, January 22 ~ Sts, Vincent, Deacon and Marianne Cope, Virgin
8:00 am ~ Souls in Purgatory (Eric MacDonald)
Friday, January 23
12:10 pm ~ Intentions of Mary Gwizdal (Linda Latchford)
Saturday, January 24 ~ St. Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor
9:00 am ~ Rita Garvin (The Butler Family)
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Saturday Vigil, January 24
5:00 pm ~ Intentions of Mary Gwizdal (Karen & Shannon)
Sunday, January 25
8:00 am ~ For the People
9:30 am ~ Maurice Villeneuve (Robin & Marilyn Woolven)
11:00 am ~ Baxter Family (Eric MacDonald)
THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Monday, January 26 ~ Sts. Timothy and Titus, Bishops
12:10 pm ~ Souls in Purgatory (Alicja Poudrier)
Tuesday, January 27 ~ St. Angela Merici, Virgin and Religious
8:00 am ~ Clarence Langabeer (Alan Langabeer)
Wednesday, January 28 ~ St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest & Doctor
12:10 pm ~ Rita Garvin (The Butler Family)
Thursday, January 29
8:00 am ~ Intentions of Fr. Shawn Hughes (Robin & Marilyn Woolven)
Friday, January 30
12:10 am ~ Intentions of Dan & Anthea Murrell (Una Patrick)
Saturday, January 31 ~ St. John Bosco, Priest
9:00 am ~ Intentions Mary Gwizdal (Sonny & Margo Holoway
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Saturday Vigil, January 31
5:00 pm ~ Intentions of Roberta Steele (James & Sandy Eastwood)
Sunday, February 1
8:00 am ~ For the People
9:30 am ~ Armando Leonarduzzi (Leonarduzzi Family)
11:00 am ~ Expectant mothers and their unborn children (QRTL)
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) 921-9027
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' 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
Canada Needs Our Lady ~ Michelle Landry (343) 261-9112
Sunday, January 18 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm ~ Quinte Catholic Youth Group, Church Basement
Wednesday, January 21 at 6:30 pm ~ RCIA, Parish Hall
Wednesday, January 21 at 7 pm ~ Men's Recollection, Church
Friday, January 23 at 6:30 am ~ That Man is You, Parish Hall
Saturday, January 24 from 10:00 - 11:30 am ~ Journey to the Soul Bible Study, Parish Hall
Sunday, January 25 after 9:30am Mass ~ First Communion Class, Parish Hall
Sunday, January 25 after the 11:00am Mass ~ Confirmation Class, Parish Hall
Sunday, January 25 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm ~ Quinte Catholic Youth Group, Church Basement
Wednesday, January 28 at 6:30 pm ~ RCIA, Parish Hall
Friday, January 30 at 6:30 am ~ That Man is You, Parish Hall
Saturday, January 31 from 10:00 - 11:30 am ~ Journey to the Soul Bible Study, Parish Hall
Sunday, February 1 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm ~ Quinte Catholic Youth Group, Church Basement
Wednesday, February 4 at 6:30 pm ~ RCIA, Parish Hall
Thursday, February 5 from 6:30 - 9:00 pm ~ Alpha Course, Parish Hall
Saturday, February 7 after the 5 pm Mass ~ Seasons of Grace, Liturgical Potluck, Parish Hall
PARISH MISSION ~ FEBRUARY 23, 24, 25 2026
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, 2 am - 3 am, 3 am - 4 am
- Wednesdays, 4 am - 5 am
- Sundays 3 am - 4 am, 4 am - 5 am, 8 am - 9 am
Plus, 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
January 2026
Dear Families,
The following is a schedule with the dates for the respective Masses and classes that will be taking place at the parish to help your children prepare for the reception of the Sacraments.
Please note, the schedule dates for both First Communicants and Confirmandi classes are the same. Classes for Confession and Communion will be after the 9:30am Sunday Mass lasting about 40/45 minutes, while classes for Confirmation will be after the 11am Sunday Mass and will run until 1:30pm.
For those with children preparing for First Communion, we ask that at least one parent attend the class with their child(ren). For those with children preparing for Confirmation, it is not necessary for parent(s) to attend/accompany their child(ren).
The class schedule for both First Communion and Confirmation is as follows:
- Sunday, January 25
- Sunday, February 8 and 22
- Sunday, March 8 and 22
- Sunday, April 12 and 26
- Sunday, May 10
This year we will also be having three weekday evening Masses for those preparing for the Sacraments along with their families. Masses will be held on the following Tuesday evenings, beginning at 6pm, with a brief time of instruction following the Mass by the presiding priest. Confession will also be available prior to Mass and parents in particular are encouraged to make use of the Sacrament of Reconciliation to provide a good example to their respective child(ren) as they prepare for the reception of the Sacraments.
- Tuesday, January 13 @ 6pm
- Tuesday, February 24 @ 6pm
- Tuesday, April 21 @ 6pm
As for the dates for the reception of the Sacraments they are as follows:
First Confession: Saturday, February 28
Confirmation: Saturday, May 23 @ 5pm
First Communion: Saturday, May 30 @ 5pm
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with either myself (donaldstmichaels@tuta.com) or the parish office if you have any questions.
We look forward to seeing you soon and accompanying you as you prepare your children for the reception of the Sacraments.
In Him,
With Her,
Donald Collins
The religious goods glass counter placed at the back of the church offers a few Catholic books and items for sale to all parishioners. If you require any items or have any questions please contact Tomas Martinez at 613-967-4379 or email stmichaelrgc@gmail.com. Response times will vary from 1 to 5 days.
The spring session with begin on Friday, January 23rd at 6:30am. All men are welcome to attend and encouraged to bring a friend.
For more information or to register contact John Kavanaugh at johnkavanaugh140@gmail.com
NEW LECTORS NEEDED FOR
ALL WEEKEND MASSES
Good news! Our new sound system will be installed at operative by the end of the month. With better sound equipment, there will be a need to have an in-service for all readers, but also, we require many new readers to be trained. If you are 13-years or older, you are invited to consider undertaking this important role of proclaiming the Word of God during our liturgies. Please contact the parish office or Rod Badgley at RwBadgley@me.com.
~ 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 613-922-5141.
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
January 17 & 18, 2026
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, 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, 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, Michelle Kelly, Nancy Enright Barr, Robert Bunton, Jan & Danuta Jagaciak, Dolly Scott, Bonnie Young, Andronico Codina, Trent Lamont, 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, Shirley Bugg, Dan Smith, Cindy Trottier, RoseMarie MacMullen, Sonny Holoway, Len Halpin, Hubert Brown, and Brenda Webb.
PASTORAL CARE WORKSHOP
St Joseph Parish, Belleville, is hosting a Pastoral Care Workshop sponsored by the Archdiocese of Kingston on Saturday, January 31st - 9:00 AM - 12 :00 PM.
Location: St Joseph’s Parish Hall, 399 Victoria Ave, Belleville. RSVP: St. Joseph parish office, (613) 968-9950, stjoseph.belleville@archkingston.ca or Karen at h.k.holtz@sympatico.ca
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.
Don Kellaway, Tyler Main, Gord Davis, Tom Rodgers, Marcella Beaudrie, Gerald Charlton, Jacqueline Simpson, James Murphy, Antonietta Ossana, John Jarvis, Theresa Shannon, Joan Coyea, Clifford LaCroix, Keith Donnan, Allan Morris, James McCauley, Antonio Valdes, Helen Meier, Susan Noronha, Beverley Howarth, Tony Rivers, Pat Scott, Tom Weir, Ruth Solski, Rosaline Travers, Steven Corfe, Douglas Bray, Jean Tomaso, Maurice Villeneuve, Marcella Beaudrie, Elizabeth Copeland, Mary Gleeson, Concetta Ialacci, Roger Campbell, David Fry, David Dunkley, Tena Meaney, Doreen Filice, Tony O'Connor, Donna O'Grady, Gerry Bibby, Roy Eisan, Terry Villeneff, Marilee Mitts, Rita Quinn, Gary Jackson, Mario Guerreiro, Ilene Estelle Lashley, Cosmo Andrew Vieira, Francois Roy, Rita Garvin, Tim Gavey, Horatio Janaratne, Bernadette Priestley, Stanislaus Wilzcinski, Horatio Janaratne, and Mona Chamberlain
BICENTENNIAL MISSION FOR LENT 2026
at St. Michael the Archangel
Feb 23:
St. Peter and the High Altar: How low does it go?
Feb 24:
St. Michael and the High Altar: How high does it go?
Feb 25:
Narnia and the High Altar: Further Up and Further In
We are grateful to welcome Father Raymond DeSouza for our parish mission this year. Please mark your calendars as we explore the depth of our Catholic faith as a parish family.
To simplify Online Giving through Interac E-Transfer, auto deposit has been set up for your convenience. To take advantage of this simpler way of donating to St. Michael the Archangel, you are required to use the following E-mail address: StMichael@archkingston.ca. If you use the old parish E-mail address, stmichael1829@gmail.com, you will still need to create a security question and a security answer. As a reminder, when sending donations through E-Transfer please let the parish know in your E-mail, if you wish to designate the money towards a specific fund like: Capital, Priest Retirement, Shared Lent, etc. Otherwise, the money will be deposited in to the General Fund. Thank you so much for your continued generosity in keeping St. Michael the Archangel a vibrant parish in the Archdiocese of Kingston.
MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE
APRIL 20 ~ MAY 1, 2026
with spiritual direction from
Fr. Richard Whalen
8th Annual Rideau Canal Men's Retreat
Tuesday - Thursday
August 4-6, 2026
To know Christ and the power of His Resurrection (Phil 3:10)
This retreat is for Catholic men 18 years and older, and fathers with teenage sons, who are invited to share and deepen their Faith while enjoying mail camaraderie.
Registration Packets are available at the entrance of the church.
For more Information, contact Dan Hart at 613-899-9514 or Richard Miron at 613-218-6497.
Scholars, students, clergy and the public who are interested in the renewal of economic thought are invited to the 1st International Conference on Douglas Social Credit and Catholic Social Teaching, hosted by the Pilgrims of St. Michael in Rougemont, Quebec, Canada on May 21st and 22nd, 2026.
The conference will examine the economic ideas of C.H. Douglas, the founder of the Social Credit movement and their relationship with Catholic social teaching, particularly the principles of the dignity of the human person, the common good, subsidiarity and solidarity.
We welcome proposals for presentation at the 2 day conference until March 31. Two days studying the principles of Douglas Social Credit will precede the conference.
Contact Helen Kmera at 458 658 1939 or at helenkmera@gmail.com for full details.