ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

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

Month of May: Pray the Rosary
During the month of May, it is traditional that we pray the Rosary as a family. I fully understand that this practice is not common today as it was in the past but perhaps families can rekindle the prayer of the rosary. It is encouraged that you take time to pray the rosary at least once a week and explain the prayer to your children. Also, twenty minutes before weekday mass, we will pray the rosary.

Easter Liturgies
I sincerely thank all who helped with the many liturgies of the Easter Tridiuum. I am very appreciative to all who decorated the church and ensured it was cleaned and given the greatest care. To all who attended, I pray that the blessings of the Easter season be with you at all times.
To be honest, I was very disappointed with the church attendance on Good Friday. It is unfortunate that for reasons of your own choice that some neglected to reverence the Cross on the most sacred day of the year. I am very concerned that we have set up other activities to be more important than church and the harsh reality is that fewer young people will attend church when there are other events happening that compete with church services. If we continue to give our youth/adults a choice between going to mass and other social events, they will follow the way of the world: reject the church and find other events more important. As a Christian community, we must set our priorities

Focus: All that we have and are is a gift from God and is meant to be shared.

The world might tell us that we are the owners of our lives and possessions. Just the opposite is true; all that we have–our lives, faith, and possessions–are gifts from God. As Christians, it is our duty to be good stewards and share generously with others what we have been given. This was the ideal the early Church strived for, and it is the ideal we are to strive for today.

Tuesday April 29th 7:00pm Steve Delaney; Janette Seward; Angela Warren; Sadie, Florence &
 Jim Kavanagh; Ada Craig; Patrick Byrne; Nancy Sweeney

Wednesday April 30th 9:30amJosephine Tremblett; Charlie Bown Jr. & Sr; Evelyn George; Gordon
 Purcell; Barbara Spracklin; Thanksgiving; James Jackman; John Lawlo

Thursday May 1st 7:00pm Patrick Shea; Michael, Margaret, Tom Brazil & Fam; Jake Bradbury;
 Francis Hammond; Marjorie Sweeney; Enid Cahill; Walter Collier

Friday May 2nd 9:30am James & Anne Roberts; Kareem Farhat & James Metcalfe; Leonard
 & Margaret Metcalfe; Tom Manning, Sarah Jackman; Glen Newell

Saturday May 3rd 4:00pm Tom & Margaret Kent; Tom Tremblett; Mary Stoyles; Carol Mosdell;
 Dawn Cahill; Ted Butler; Thomas & Agnes Sweeney; Sadie, Florence & Jim Kavanagh

5:30pm Ecumenical Service for Senior Prom Class
(This service does not replace one's obligation to attend Sunday mass)

Sunday May 4th 10:30am Vocations to the Religious Life & Priesthood

SANCTUARY CANDLE: For the week of April 26th to May 2nd
Patrick & Amelia Hammond

COLLECTION
Offertory.........................................................................................................$739.80
Holy Thursday.................................................................................................$699.00
Good Friday.....Money donated to the Needs of the Holy Lands ..... ....................$925.30
Stations of the Cross.......................................................................................$552.50
Easter...........................................................................................................$1574.09
Lenten Folders.................................................................................................$524.75
Toonie Collection................................................................................................$13.00
Development & Peace..........................................................................................$5.00
Hutchings Fire Fund...........................................................................................$50.00
Flower Donations in Memory of Glen Newell..........................................................$15.00
Flower Donations in Memory of Loretta Jones & Charles & Martha Cahill.................$15.00
K of C Bean Supper....Money donated to the Right To Life Association..................$147.85
Thank you for your financial support

Liturgical Ministers

Sat. May 3rd 5:00pm Readers: Rosemary O'Keefe & Kelly Whelan
Eucharistic Ministers: Kayla Foley, Ashley Curnew
Kevin & Betty Quigley
Presentation of Gifts: George & Millie Jackman
Childrens Liturgy Team: Christine Seward & Deedee Conway
Ushers: Robert Carbage, Leo Byrne, Jim Pendergast, Fred Carroll, George Hickey Jr.

Sun. May 4th 10:30am Readers: Geraldine Fitzgerald & Nicole Butler
Eucharistic Ministers: Sister Dorothy & Connie Cole
Karen Seward & Art Whelan
Presentation of Gifts: Lydia Brazil & Family
Childrens Liturgy Team: Kevin George & Kayla Foley
Ushers: Michael King, Rhonda Tremblett, Corey Rees, Gregory Skehans, Shawn Hynes, Ray Whalen

CHURCH CLEANING TEAM - 1: For week of April 28th to May 2nd
Cindy Foley, Maryann Gendreau Patsy Durdle, Leo Byrne

Celebrating First Communion Last weekend we welcomed to the Lord's table for the first time Krista Hawco. This weekend we welcome Mallory Seward to the Lord's table for the first time. May all children know the love Jesus has for them because of the Christian example parents give to them.

Right to Life
Sincere thanks to the Knights of Columbus who coordinated the Bean Dinner on Good Friday. The total proceeds for the dinner was: $147.85. This money will be forwarded to the Right to Life Association.

Rosary : Knights of Columbus
On Friday, May 9th at 7:00 p.m. at the Basilica Parish, the Rosary will be prayed by the Knights of Columbus. The Holy Father has declared this to be the year of the rosary. All are welcome to attend.

National Volunteer Week: April 27th - May 3rd
This year, from April 27 to May 3, National Volunteer Week is celebrating the spirit and energy of Canada's Volunteers with the theme: The Value of One. The Power of Many. The theme describes how one person's actions , informed by the heart and by a desire for change in the world, can make a significant difference.
It is with sincere gratitude that I salute all the volunteers of our parish and community who work together and share their gifts and talents to help make the many activities and events of our town a continued success. To all who participate and volunteer in making St. Michael's Parish fully alive, I offer you every blessing and praise.

Battle of the Atlantic
On Sunday, May 4th at 3:00 p.m. at the Seaman's Memorial, Lance Cove, The Royal Canadian Legion , Branch 18 will gather to remember the Battle of the Atlantic. All parishioners and friends are invited to take time to pray and remember . May our time of prayer help renew our constant hope for peace throughout our world.

Blue Ecumenical Service
On Thursday, May 8th at 7:00 p.m., our parish family in cooperation with the Knights of Columbus will honour the faithful service of the local Fire Department and the Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. This celebration is in recognition of the outstanding service of these individual groups and we are proud to acknowledge their service. Following the service at the church, we will gather at the parish hall for a social and entertainment. All parishioners and friends are invited.

Confirmation Candidates
Confirmation candidates who have prepared to be confirmed this year are encouraged to attend mass. Although classes are finished, I hope this does not mean the end of going to mass. If you plan to stop going to church, please reconsider your request to be confirmed. It makes no sense to be confirmed and not go to mass. Let's be honest with the Lord and act with honour when we promise to follow His path.

Giant Card Game: June 4th,8:30 p.m. In Memorial of Patrick Shea

On Wednesday, June 4th at 8:30 p.m. at the parish hall, a giant card game will take place in memorial of the late Patrick Shea. The family of the late Mr. Shea have requested to sponsor this card game and they will provide all prizes with all the proceeds donated to the parish. We thank the Shea family for their generosity and we pray for your loved one.

The prize structure for the evening is as follows:
1st Prize: $50.00; 2nd prize: $40.00; 3rd prize: $30.00; 4th prize: $20.00 ; 5th prize: $15.00; 6th prize: $10.00; 7th prize: $5.00.
Door Prize to be announced . Three baskets of variety to be sold on tickets. If there are any changes to this prize structure, they will be acknowledged in next weeks bulletin.

Tickets will be sold for the card game : $5.00 each. Tickets will be available at the weekly card game , parish office, Heather Clarke or Margaret Murrin. Tea/sandwiches will be served following the game . Please support this great game and share in the memory of the late Mr. Patrick Shea who loved the game.

Bell Island Peer Advocates
The Bell Island Peer Advocates invite you to attend a fun and information session on Tuesday, April 29th, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. At the Bell Island Hospital. The discussion will focus on: Let's talk About Elder Abuse: Part 1. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call: 488 - 2694, 2160 or 3159.

Boys and Girls Club
On Sunday, May 4th at 2:30 p.m., the Boys and Girls Club will host their annual Awards Ceremonies. All parishioners and friends are invited to attend.

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