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
Saturday Vigil, March 28
4:30 pm ~ Stations of the Cross
5:00 pm ~ Mary Gwizdal (Stewart & Anne Marie O’Brien)
Sunday, March 29
8:00 am ~ Mary Gwizdal (Robin & Marilyn Woolven)
9:30 am ~Living and Deceased Members of the Barrett Family (Claire Barrett)
11:00 am ~ For the People
3:00 pm ~ Lenten Penance Celebration
4:30 pm ~ Stations of the Cross
5:00 pm ~ Mary Gwizdal (Stewart & Anne Marie O’Brien)
Sunday, March 29
8:00 am ~ Mary Gwizdal (Robin & Marilyn Woolven)
9:30 am ~Living and Deceased Members of the Barrett Family (Claire Barrett)
11:00 am ~ For the People
3:00 pm ~ Lenten Penance Celebration
HOLY WEEK
ANNOUNCED MASSES
Confessions 1/2 hour prior to each Mass
Monday, March 3012:10 pm ~ Owen Moher (Doreen Moher)
Tuesday, March 31
10:30 am ~ Chrism Mass - Kingston5:15 pm ~ Intentions of Jim Martin (The Family)
Wednesday, April 1
12:10 pm ~ Noel Degan (Richard & Margaret Murray)
THE SACRED PASCHAL TRIDUUM
Thursday, April 2 ~ The Lord's Supper
7:00 pm ~ Anna Freundorfer (Brad & Anne Shortell)
Friday, April 3 ~ The Passion of the Lord
11:00 am ~ Stations of the Cross
3:00 pm ~ PASSION OF THE LORD
7:00 pm ~ Anna Freundorfer (Brad & Anne Shortell)
Friday, April 3 ~ The Passion of the Lord
11:00 am ~ Stations of the Cross
3:00 pm ~ PASSION OF THE LORD
Saturday, April 4 ~ Holy Saturday
7:45 pm ~ For the Catechumens and Those Being Received Into the Church
THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
Sunday, April 5 ~ 8:00 am ~ For the People9:30 am ~ Armando Leonarduzzi (Leonarduzzi Family)
11:00 am ~ Mary Ann Mendijar (Nelaida Mendijar)
OCTAVE OF EASTER
Monday, April 6
12:10 pm ~ Jacques Poudrier (Alicja Poudrier)
Tuesday, April 7
8:00 am ~ Phero Tien Dinh (Susie Dinh)Wednesday, April 8
12:10 pm ~ Victor Landon (Paul Landon)
Thursday, April 9
8:00 am ~ Souls in Purgatory (Anonymous)
Friday, April 10
12:10 am ~ Joan Lattimore (Anthea Murrell)
Saturday, April 11
9:00 am ~ Mary Gwizdal (Lise DeAraujo)
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
5:00 pm ~ Deceased Members of the Rivers Family (Louis & Darlene Rivers)
Sunday, April 12
8:00 am ~ For the People9:30 am ~ Allan Morris (Madeline Morris)
11:00 am ~ Willena Johnson (Johnson Family).
1:30 - 2:30 pm ~ Divine Mercy Holy Hour
EASTER WEEKDAY
Monday, April 1312:10 pm ~ Sonny Holoway (Alicja Poudrier)
Tuesday, April 14
8:00 am ~ Murray Mahoney (Krista & Dale Richardson)Wednesday, April 15
12:10 pm ~ Beverly & Michael MacDonald (Eric MacDonald)
Thursday, April 16
8:00 am ~ David Landry (Michelle Landry)
Friday, April 17
12:10 am ~ Intentions of Dan & Rob (Doreen Moher)
Saturday, April 18 - KINGSTON
10:30 am ~ 200th Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral
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
A Note of Thanks:
Due to the various demands I have failed to get the time to respond to so many people who have sent me best wishes, cards and gifts over the past year for various reasons. Please accept my apologies and my sincerest expression of thanks for everything you have done for me, most especially your prayers. I will offer a Mass of Thanksgiving for all your intentions.While we are grateful for the warmth we have enjoyed in the parish hall for the past 19 years we were obliged to put in a new boiler last week. Again my apologies for the few days of chilly temperatures in the hall, especially in the Chapel. The cost for the new boiler was approximately $21,000 before tax.
With Gratitude,
Rev. Richard Whalen, Pastor
PENANCE CELEBRATION
On Palm Sunday, March 29 at 3:00 pm, St. Michael's Church will hold their Lenten Penitential Service and several priests will be available to receive you in the Sacrament of Confession.
Confessions are available as well on:
Friday, April 3 from 9:30 - 11:00 am
Saturday, April 4 from 10:30 - 12:00 pm
Half hour before every Mass on weekdays and weekends.
SACRED TRIDUUM
Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord's Supper
7:00 PM
Good Friday - The Stations of the Cross
11:00 AM
Good Friday - The Passion of the Lord
3:00 PM
Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil
7:45 PM
Easter Sunday Mass
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
Sunday, March 29 at 3:00 pm ~ Lenten Penitential Service, Church
Tuesday, March 31 at 10:30 pm ~ Archdiocese Chrism Mass, Kingston at the CathedralThursday, April 2 at 6:30 am ~ That Man is You, Parish Hall
Friday, April 3 at 9:30 am ~ Confessions and RCIA Practice, ChurchFriday, April 3 at 11:00 am ~ Stations of the Cross
Saturday, April 4 from 10:30 to 12:00 pm ~ Confessions
Tuesday, April 7 at 1:00 pm ~ TeaTok, Parish Hall
Friday, April 10 at 6:30 am ~ That Man is You, Parish Hall
Friday, April 17 at 6:30 am ~ That Man is You, Parish Hall
Saturday, April 18 at 10:30 am ~ 200th Anniversary Mass, Kingston at the CathedralMonday, April 20 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm ~ Journey in the Holy Spirit, Parish Hall
Tuesday, April 21 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm ~ Women's Recollection, St. Joseph, Kingston
Wednesday, April 22 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm ~ Men's Recollection, Holy Family, Kingston
Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 to 11:30 pm ~ Journey in the Holy Spirit, Parish Hall
Saturday, May 2 from 10:00 to 11:30 pm ~ Journey in the Holy Spirit, Parish Hall
Saturday, May 23 at 5:00 pm ~ Confirmation, Church
Sunday, May 31 at 11:00 am ~ First Communion, Church
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
- Sundays 12 am - 1 am, 1 am - 2 am, 2 am - 3 am, 3 am - 4 am, 9 am - 10 am, 4 pm - 5 pm
- Tuesdays 2 am - 3 am, 3 am - 4 am
- Thursdays 5 am - 6 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
St. Peter's Trenton has reserved 10 seats for anyone who would like to attend the Chrism Mass but does not want to drive to Kingston. The bus will pick up parishioners at 9:00am at St. Michael's Church and return by 1:30pm. There will be a "free will" offering to help defray the cost of renting the bus. If you would like to attend the Chrism Mass and take the bus, please contact St. Michael's parish office and provide your name and contact information by noon on Monday, March 30th.
The next meeting will be on Holy Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:30am and not on Good Friday.
After Easter, the meetings will resume every Friday morning at 6:30am and the last meeting for the season will be on Friday, April 17th.
For more information or to register contact John Kavanaugh at johnkavanaugh140@gmail.com
Pontifical Collection for the Church in the Holy Land on Good Friday, April 3, 2026
The Good Friday Collection helps to maintain the Church of the Holy Land by providing educational, pastoral, and social support of Catholic youth and families committed to living their faith in the land where Christ lived, and by maintaining the Holy Sites that are so important to the faith of Christians everywhere. At the request of the Holy See, this Pontificial Collection will be taken during the Good Friday celebration on April 3, 2026.
Those who prefer to contribute online, may use Credit Cards, Interac, or Canadahelps, accessible at: www.commissariat.ca, in the
"Support Us" link.
Catechumens & Candidates for Easter Sacraments
Each year the Church rejoices to welcome new members who have journeyed through the RCIA weekly instruction and formation in Scripture, Catechism and Catholic piety. At the Easter Vigil on Saturday April 4th beginning at 7:45pm, the following Catechumens (unbaptized) will be Baptized, Confirmed and receive Holy Communion: Cassius Alexson, Tatiana Alexson, Hannah Aston, Tristan Marchese, Ryan Pontinen, Hilary Radway, and Julia West. The following Candidates will be received into the Roman Catholic Church, Confirmed and receive First Communion: Stewart White, Nicole Cotten, and Kaileigh Babcock. To be received into the Catholic Church and receive First Communion: Jason Krklinski, Chloe Krklinski, Rosie Krklinski and Mia Krklinski. Please keep these dear brothers and sisters in your daily prayers and plan to attend the Easter Vigil.
On Saturday, April 18th the Archdiocese of Kingston will celebrate their 200th Anniversary with a Holy Mass followed by a luncheon reception at Our Lady of Fatima parish hall, at which time Archbishop Mulhall will bless the replica icons that each parish will receive. The icons are 24" high by 18" wide and weigh approximately 2 lbs. Each parish is to provide a representative to pick up their parish icon. If you are planning to attend this exciting celebration and would be willing to pick up the icon at Our Lady of Fatima please contact Fr. Whalen, and he submit your name to the Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Kingston.
ROSARY PRAYER GROUP
Prayer group for family members who have fallen away from the Church. On Sundays from 1pm to 2pm, this prayer group will pray the Rosary for those who wish to pray for children, grandchildren or the members of their family who have left the faith. After the Rosary there will be time for particular intentions and spontaneous prayers to ask Our Lady to intercede for their return to the Catholic faith. To be held on the 2nd floor of the parish centre.
For more information contact
Tomas Martinez at 613-848-0620.
~ 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.
The dates for the reception of the Sacraments are as follows:
Confirmation: Saturday, May 23 @ 5pm
First Communion: Sun., May 31 @ 11am
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with either myself (donaldstmichaels@tuta.com) or the parish office if you have any questions.
Donald Collins
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
April 18 & 19, 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, 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, Marylynn O'Brien, Gayatri Ramkission, Ann Dominique, Shirley Bugg, Dan Smith, Cindy Trottier, Len Halpin, Hubert Brown, Roberta Steele, Sarah Babcock, Edna MacDonald, Brenda Webb and Joanne Callaghan.
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, Mona Chamberlain, Jackie Steinwall, Mary Gwizdal, Tom MacDonald, Murray Mahoney, Barbara Bly, Fr. Stan Alanen, Fr. Bill Steacy, Helen Whalen, Elizabeth Bradshaw, Sonny Holoway, Doug Murray and Sam Brown
St Michael the Archangel is one of the five "Pilgrimage Churches of the Archdiocese" during the
200th Anniversary Year.
December 8, 2025 to December 8, 2026
To learn how to obtain a plenary indulgence, please read Archbishop Mulhall's letter.
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.
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.
INCOME TAX RECEIPTS
The Income Tax Receipts have been mailed out. If you do not receive your receipt or have any discrepancies, please contact the parish office at 613-962-46354 or StMichael@archkingston.ca.
There are a number of tax receipts in the parish office with no address. If you are using E-Transfer to send your donations, it is helpful to include your email address in the "message box" so that you can be contacted if there is a problem. Thank you!
