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ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

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

Administrator: Fr. Wayne Dohey – Secretary: Cindy Foley

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
APRIL 6, 2003

Focus: In Today's gospel, Jesus says "the hour has com..." We are reminded that time is running out for us too–there are only a few days left in Lent to make good our lenten resolutions. When Lent began, you gave a gift to God, a resolution to make a lenten sacrifice or a promise to serve in some special way. Have you been able to follow through with theses resolutions and promises? Spend some quiet time today reflecting on Jesus' words in the gospel: ‘Unless the grain of wheat falls to the earth and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat...If anyone would serve me, let him follow me..." Jesus asks us each to die to self...to serve in whatever way we are called. Although the days of Lent will soon pass away, it is never too late to reform, to resolve, to serve. Think today what gift you could give in these last days of Lent, perhaps just one prayer every day or one act of kindness or one harsh word left unsaid. The hour has come...how will you serve? What gift will you give?

 

 

MASS INTENTIONS

Tues. April 8th 7:00pm Mary Stoyles; Mary Byrne; Michael, Margaret & Tom Brazil & Fam; Henry  Crane; Kathleen Foley; Tom Tremblett; Enid Cahill; Lucy Reardon

Wed. April 9th 9:30am Leo Murphy; Bernard Fahey; Ed Hurley; Janette Seward; Angela Warren;
 Marjorie Sweeney; Kathleen Kent; Bridget Brown; Theresa Fitzgerald

7:00pm First Penance Celebration for Children
Parishioners are invited to attend the celebration.

Thur. April 10th 9:30am ** Please note time change for mass **Gabe Maddigan; Mary White; Ada  Craig; Patrick Byrne; Josephine Tremblett; Charlie Bown Sr. & Jr; Maria Kelly; Melvin Mercer; Tom Brazil & Frank Pendergast

Fri. April 11th 9:30am Bernard Murphy; Jake Bradbury; Evelyn George; Barbara Spracklin; Patrick  Shea; Mary Neary; Nancy Sweeney; Gordon Purcell; Francis Hammond
Stations of the Cross to follow after mass.

Sat. 5:00April 12th pm Marg Hawco; Frank Pendergast; Margaret & Mary Gorman; Alice & Marie Kavanagh; Stephen & Patrick Besso; John & Helen Brazil; Steve Hawco

Sun. April 13th 10:30am Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life.

COLLECTION
Offertory - 152 envelopes........................................................................................$1712.23
Dues - 46 envelopes.................................................................................................$463.00
Lenten Folder.............................................................................................................$20.00
Toonie collection..........................................................................................................$22.27
Development & Peace..................................................................................................$5.00
In Memory of Gerald Nolan.........................................................................................$50.00
Thank you for your financial support

Celebrating First Communion
This weekend we welcome to the Lord's table for the first time Stephen Cole, Brendon Fowler, Rebecca Ashford, Ashley McLean, Serina Dobbin. May God bless you as we celebrate with you the joy of this occasion.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Sat. April12th 5:00p.m. Readers: Rose Kent & Christine Quinlan
Narrator: John Kent
S1 & 3: Christy Foley
Eucharistic Ministers: Cecilia Kent, Pat Craig
Ken & Karen Curnew
Presentation of Gifts: George & Millie Jackman
Childrens Liturgy Team: Christine Tulk, Sheena Miller & Stephanie Pendergast
Ushers: Robert Carbage, Fred Carroll, George Hickey Jr.,
Brian Tulk, Cyril Jackman

Sun. April 13th 10:30a.m. Readers: Miriam Brown & Harriett Taylor
Narrator: Des McCarthy
S1 & 3: Teresita McCarthy
Eucharistic Ministers: Patricia King, Sid Maddigan
Geraldine Fitzgerald, Keith Kent
Presentation of Gifts: Raymond Whelan & Family
Childrens Liturgy Team: Cathy Hann & Lynn Carbage & Jessica King
Ushers: Michael King, Rhonda Tremblett, Corey Rees, Gregory Skehans, Shawn Hynes Sid Maddigan

CHURCH CLEANING TEAM - 2: For week of April 7st to April 11th
Geraldine Fitzgerald, Riv Fitzgerald, Doug O'Neill, Marie Rees, Rose Kent, Patricia King

Non Sacramental Penitential Service
Lent is an appropriate time to confess our sins and this year we are asked to celebrate the individual rite of reconciliation. Parishioners are invited to gather on Sunday, April 6th at 7:00 p.m. as we express our sorrow and pray for forgiveness. During this prayer service, we will offer readings and prayers as we pray for God's forgiveness. Following the service, you are invited to share in the individual rite of confession but we cannot have general absolution. However, it may be a time to beg God for forgiveness . If you do not wish to share in the individual rite of confession, perhaps this prayer service may help us all to reflect on our own need to turn away from sin and be faithful to the gospel. As a common act of sorrow , let us take time and pray the way of the cross.

Parish Web Page
Due to a very busy schedule of Mr. Reg Durdle, we have not managed to keep current our many notices on our parish web page. However, be patient and it will be updated very soon. Once again, I wish to remind all viewers of our web page that the management of the information is completed through the volunteer services of Mr. Durdle. He will update our information as soon as his time permits. 

Right to Life
The Right to Life Association will hold the annual Good Friday Vigil at the Health Sciences Centre on April 18th at 9:30 a.m., Please join in this peaceful , prayerful witness for life. For more info, call 579 - 1500.
Cemetery Masses 2003 for St. John's
The following dates are set for the cemetery masses in St. John's:
Kilbride, July 1st:7:00 p.m. , Mt Carmel: July 8th, 7:00 p.m.; Belvedere: July 15th , 7:00 p.m.
Holy Sepulchre, July 22nd, 7:00 p.m.

Knights of Columbus /St. Michael's Parish Ticket Sweep
Ticket sales are progressing very well but it will only be a success if all the tickets are returned. All parishioners are asked to ensure all tickets are sold. Members of the Knights of Columbus are especially encouraged to support their organization and help sell their tickets. Please submit the ticket stub and money to John Kent. Fred Carroll, Pat Craig, or the parish office as soon as possible. Do not leave it to the last minute to sell your ticket. We have plenty of tickets available at the parish.

Fire Fund
Our parish offers our support to the members of the Hutchings Family who lost their home and belongings in a fire this past week. All parishioners are asked to offer aid. Our parish will offer our full support and assist with the needs of the family .

Please Return Chip of Wood
The Lenten season is passing by very quickly and we are preparing for the Easter Celebrations. You are asked to return your chip of wood which you received on Ash Wednesday and we will use it to prepare the cross for Good Friday. Please place your wood in the basket provided at the entrances of our church.

Solidarity Sunday
Today is the fifth Sunday of Lent- a day known as Solidarity Sunday. It is a time to pray, reflect on the roots of our faith and respond to the call of the Gospel to work for justice and peace in our world. The theme for this year continues to be the same for the past three years: The Earth is For All. We are reminded that the earth is not for us alone but it belongs to God. As we express solidarity with people around the world , let us be especially be conscious of our sisters and brothers in Africa who struggle, hope , and actively work for a better life for themselves and their families. Please give generously to the financial needs of our poor as we celebrate Solidarity Sunday.

Flowers for Easter
This is the time of year when we place our orders for the supply of flowers for the Easter season. If you wish to donate to the purchase of these flowers in loving memory of your loved ones, please submit your donation to the parish office along with the names of those you wish to remember at the Easter liturgies. Thank you for your support.

 
 

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