St. Michael's Basilica - St. Michaels Basilica

Regional NewsHOLY HOUR FOR LIFE will be held every Friday at 3 pm atSt. Samuel’s Church in DouglastownReserve the DateJune 23 rd at 7:00 p.m. for “An Evening with Choirs” atSt. Andrew’s United Church. More details to follow at a laterdate.The Catholic Health Association is offering two scholarships inthe amount of $500.00 each to a student entering their secondyear or later in a post-secondary program in the field of heathcare. Information and application forms can be found on theirwebsite www.chanb.com or by calling 778-5302. Applicationsmust be postmarked before July 15, 2013.CELEBRATING “OUR BEGINNINGS” - 225 Years of Religious andCultural Heritage will be having a supper at Father Morriscy Hallon Sunday, July 14 th at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Miramichi –from 3 pm to 6 pm. Adults $10.00 Children $6.00 take out $1:00extra. For more information, please contact Judith (773-5864) orthe Parish Office (773-4064.)000002100Camp Sheldrake Inc., Bartibog, a residential summer camp forchildren/youth ages 6 – 17, is now accepting registrations forupcoming summer programs. Complete registration informationis available on our website www.campsheldrake.ca or by contactingour office (506) 622-8907, by e.mailcampshel@xplornet.ca.0000000Registration for Summer Day Camps at Miramichi Boys andGirls Club is now taking place. Sixteen camps this year, includingSplash Zone, Ultimate Dance Camp, Big Rig Camp & more! Allcamps focus on fun, friendship, and building great summerchildhood memories! For more information about these fantasticfun-filled camps for children in Kindergarten to Grade 5, call778-2444.Middle Island Breakfast begins this Sunday. 10:30am-1:00pm.Canada Days Gospel Concert will be talking place on Sunday,June 30th at St. Mary’s Church (360 Newcastle Blvd.) at 7pm.Admission is a free will offering and all proceeds will go towardsto St. Mary’s Cemetery Fund. This event will be hosted by SusanButler and features “Miramichi Sings” (a new choral group on theMiramichi), and many more! There will be a reception to followin the Parish Centre.You are reminded of the Celebration “OUR BEGINNINGS” takingplace July 12, 13 and 14 at St. Peter and Paul in BartibougeBridge. Please advise us by July 1st if you intend to display anythingfor your Parish and/our Family History. Please advise RobertRobichaud (773-4702) or Frances Connell (352-0466) ASAP.Diocesan NewsSt. Francis Xavier University offers distance education coursesfor adults seeking faith formation for personal and professionaldevelopment: Diploma in Ministry; Certificate in Lay Ministry;Certificate in Spirituality; and Diploma in Intellectual DisabilityStudies. For information please contact Continuing & DistanceEducation, StFX University, toll free 1-877-867-5562,diplomainministry@stfx.ca;website:http://www.sites.stfx.ca/continuingeducation/ministry.Great news! The Diocese of Saint John is very happy toannounce that another LAY PASTORAL MINISTRY FORMATIONPROGRAM will begin NOVEMBER 2013. This is a two-yearprogram that takes place over ten monthly weekends each year.A great opportunity for those involved in ministry (within andoutside the walls of the church), desiring to learn more abouttheir faith and to grow spiritually, and to develop pastoral skills.Also a helpful program for those discerning God’s call forministry. Further information to be found in posters andapplication forms that will soon be in parishes. If you needfurther information, you may leave a message for ClaudetteDerdaele, Coordinator of the program, by contacting theDiocesan Office at 653-6800.POETRY CORNERAll These Thingsby Belinda van RensburgJesus cares for you and meFor all the fishes in the seaFor crawling snakes and birds that flyUpon the earth and in the skyLittle bugs that buzz and hopHorses galloping clip clopPonies prancing; dolphins dancingLove birds kissing and romancingSharp eyed eagles that can soarMighty ocean waves that roarBleating lambs and chimps that swingRefreshing showers in the SpringAll these things and so much moreJesus Christ loves and adoresHe made each thing and everyoneWho lives under the smiling sun