Coming Together For Noah
Homily by: Rev. Richard A. Valentine 
“Come to me all you who labor and are burdened… and I will give you rest.”
                                                                                                              Mt 11:28
 

     You and I have heard this scriptural invitation from Jesus many times. And this evening we come to Jesus in prayer because we are burdened with concern for Noah’s health and seek his healing.  This burden is a labor of love, as it should be, for the love that we bear for Noah, Amy, David, and Matt.  We come together for Noah to pray for him and his family, with the Lords assurance, that our hearts and souls will find peace and relief even as we ask the Lord to help Noah in his time of need.
 
        A yoke was a common farming tool in Jesus’ time.  It was a heavy wooden beam with two loops hanging below. That beam was placed across the necks of two oxen with their heads through the loops. In this way two animals could easily pull the weight of a plow or wagon, that would have exhausted one animal.  In this  image Jesus is simply saying: “Let me help you.” 
 
      Our community has been pulling together for Noah, and his family from the moment we heard of his illness by phone calls, text messages, cards, and tee shirts. The doctors and medical staff at Hasbro Children’s Hospital have been pulling together for Noah with their knowledge, therapies and medicine.  And in the Gospel, Jesus assures us that He too is pulling for Noah.  So, with faith and trust in the Lord, let us continue to seek Christ’s help and strength.  Christ makes us strong and Christ will make Noah strong.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019

The annual Macaroni Dinner sponsored by the Coscial Justice Committee is a major fundraiser for the ministry.
Tickets on sale after all masses. 
Adults $8.00 Children 4-12  $4.00

The Mystery of the Eucharist explores the truth and beauty of Christ's real presence in the Eucharist

St. Michael's  parish is looking for a new  coordinator for our parish basketball program. Chris has stepped down, and we thank him for his service to our parish, and all the children that have enjoyed the CAL league. If you are interested  in finding out more info. on this please email Chris at cruggieri.saintmichaelsparish@gmail.com or call the rectory at 231-5119. Thank you!

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Saturday, Oct 19, 2019
5:00 PM Mass
Charles Lachapelle
Remembrance
by Family.

Sunday, Oct 20, 2019
8:00 AM Mass
John Motta
Remembrance by family.
 
Sunday, Oct 20, 2019
10:30 AM Mass
Bertha & Leander Emin
Remembrance by Family

Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019
7:00 AM Mass
Alpheda Masse
Remembrance by Family.