ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

P.O. BOX 610 - BELL ISLAND, NF - A0A 4H0
PHONE: 488-2525 – FAX: 488-3399

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
DECEMBER 8, 2002

Focus: God's promise of a Savior brings words of comfort as well as the call to prepare.

In his love for humanity, God sent a messenger, John the Baptist, to announce the coming of the Messiah. John's words have a timeless value for Christians as we await the return of our Savior. As we receive his message today, we respond to it by celebrating the birth of our Lord and by preparing our lives for the Second Coming of Christ.

Dates to Remember

Sunday, December 15th: Knights of Columbus/ St Michael's Parish Christmas Gathering
Monday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. : Eccumenical Service : Festival of Lessons & Carols
Wednesday, December 18th, 7:30 p.m. : Parish Penance Celebration
Friday, December 20th: Visitation of the Sick and Shut In's
Sunday, December 22nd, 3:00p.m.: Eccumenical Christmas Service at the Hospital

Tuesday Dec. 10th 7:00 Charlie Bown Sr. & Jr.; Theresa Russell; Michael, Margaret & Tom
 Brazil & Fam; Agnes & Josephine Barron; Ronald Jr., Annabelle & Ronald Kavanagh

Wednesday Dec. 11th 9:30 Lillian Fitzgerald; Leo Murphy; Benedict Jackman; Bernard Fahey;
 Dorothy Baird; Bernice Whelan; Howard Perry; Kathleen Foley; Josephine Tremblett

Thursday Dec. 12th 7:00 Henry Fowler; Angela Warren; Olive O'Brien; Steve Hawco; Walter
 Rees; Brian Ghent; Pat & Francis McLean; Ada Craig; Ed Hurley; Marg Hawco

Friday Dec. 13th  9:30 Bernard Murphy; Gabe Maddigan; Gerald McCarthy; Patrick Shea;
Dennis & Madeline Neville; Eric & Sarah Bursey; John & Nellie Moore & fam.

Saturday Dec. 14th  5:00 Henry Crane; Doherty & McCarthy fam. & Fred Watson; Viola Bown;
Kavanagh; John & Alice Ford & dec. fam; Spec. Int; Mary Walsh; Mary Cole & Loretta O'Brien

Sunday Dec. 15th 10:30 Vocation to the Priesthood & Religious Life

SANCTUARY CANDLE: Dec. 7th to Dec. 13th In Loving Memory of:
Michael Cahill

COLLECTION
Offertory - 121 envelopes..........................................................................................$1279.75
Dues - 7 envelopes.......................................................................................................$37.00
Annual Dues.................................................................................................................$75.00
Heating..........................................................................................................................$1.00
Toonie Collection..........................................................................................................$54.25

FLOWERS IN MEMORY OF:
Patrick McGrath / Vincent Sweeney / Norm & Mary Luffman
Thank you for your financial support

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Sat. Dec. 14th - 5:00p.m. Readers: Ros Hurley & Diana Durdle
Eucharistic Ministers: Aiden Power, Sr. Dorothy
Luke Roberts, Helen Pitts
Presentation of Gifts: Kevin & Irene Delahunty
Ushers: Leo Byrne, Jim Pendergast, Fred Carroll, George Hickey Jr., Brian Tulk, Cyril Jackman

Sun. Dec. 15th - 10:30a.m. Readers: John & Rose Kent
Eucharistic Ministers: Ann McLean, Sid Maddigan
Geraldine Fitzgerald, Patricia King
Presentation of Gifts: Bob Carbage & family
Ushers: Sid Maddigan, Ray Whalen, Wayne Curnew, Alex Newell, Art Whelan, Wayne Dunne

CHURCH CLEANING GROUP: TEAM 2 FOR WEEK OF DEC. 9TH - 6TH
Geraldine Fitzgerald, Riv. Fitzgerald, Doug O'Neill, Marie Rees

Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus are having their regular monthy meeting on Dec. 13th at 8:00pm in the Clubroom. All members are asked to attend

Choir Practice
Please gather at the church on Wednesday night at 8:30 p.m. for our weekly choir practice New members are always welcome to add to our present faithful song leaders.

New Years Eve Celebration
If you wish to attend the New Years celebration at the hall, please call the office and let us know. Tickets will be available at a cost of $5.00 per person. You are asked to confirm if you are planning to to attend by the end of the week. You may also contact Marg Murrin , George Jackman, Clara Hammond or John Kent if you wish to purchase tickets.

Bulletin Announcement
If you wish to have an announcement in the bulletin, please call the office on Wednesday of each week. The bulletin is copied on Thursday.

Flowers In Memorial
You are invited to make an monetary offering in memorial of your loved one and we will purchase flowers for our church for the Christmas Celebrations. These flowers will be a tribute of love to your family and friends who have died. All donations will be acknowledged and the name of your loved one will be remembered during our Christmas masses.
Confirmation Meeting

On Wednesday, December 11th at 7:00 p.m. I will meet with the candidates for confirmation at the church. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the importance of Eucharist and the meaning of the mass. Also, it will be an opportunity to involve the youth in the Penance Celebration which will take place during the advent season. All candidates are expected to be present.

Parish Hall

If you wish to rent the parish hall for a function, please call the office and receive a copy of the regulations. We encourage individuals or groups who are planning a celebration or function to please consider renting the parish hall. Your support is much appreciated.

Sunday Missals

Copies of the Sunday Missals are available at a cost of $ 3.00. Please check at the back of the church if you wish to purchase a copy.

Children's Choir

Parents are asked to encourage their children to be part of our Christmas choir. Our next practice will be on Tuesday evening at 2:45 p.m. at the church. Please make a special effort to involve the kids in our Christmas liturgies.

Advent Folders

Please support your parish during the Advent season and make your offering . Families are encouraged to sacrifice a little and support the parish through the use of the Advent folders.

Knights of Columbus/ St Michael's Parish Christmas Gathering for Kids

The Knights of Columbus in conjunction with the parish will host a Christmas day for the kids on Sunday, December 15th at 2:30 p.m. at the parish hall. During this afternoon, the Knights will serve some treats and share in some fun activity with games of various kinds. We invite the kids to share in the egg and spoon race, wheel barrow race, tug of war, hammer and nail contest , spot dances and much more. The highlight of the afternoon will be a visit from the wonderful Santa. See you at the hall. Best wishes to the Knights as they continue to serve our community. All kids will have the opportunity to have a free photo with Santa.

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