March 1, 2015

Fr. Michael Bell - Rest In Peace

     
                                                          Photo courtesy of Mrs. June Ely

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Fr. Michael Bell - faithful shepherd to the Latin Mass community in the Southern half of the Diocese of Monterey, and good friend to our own Chaplain Fr. Nicholas Milich. Fr. Bell passes away last night due to complications from a stroke suffered a few weeks ago. He died peacefully just before midnight Saturday, with a recording of Gregorian chant in the background.

The memorial services for Fr. Michael Bell are as follows:
Viewing: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2015 at
St. Paul the Apostle Church, 800 Bello Street, Pismo Beach 93449
Vigil & Rosary: 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2015 at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 800 Bello Street, Pismo Beach 93449
Traditional Tridentine Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 800 Bello Street, Pismo Beach 93449; followed by a reception in the parish hall.
Committal: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Old Mission Cemetery, 101 Bridge Street, San Luis Obispo 93401.

Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine.
Et lux perpetua luceat ei.