ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

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

We are called to be a community, a people of God. We are to give glory to God in our worship, in the way we use the world's resources, in how we treat one another, and in how we reach out to those in need. There is nothing that, if we ask for God's help, can keep us form his love. Even in our weakness we can praise God for the blessings we have received.

Tuesday 7:00 Gordon Purcell; Madeline Stoyles; Josephine Tremblett; Ron, Ron Jr.,
Feb. 18th & Annabelle Kavanagh; John & Bridget Sweeney; Gerald Nolan

Wednesday 9:30 Steve Hawco; Gabe Maddigan; Elizabeth Cummins; Tom Tremblett;
Feb. 19th Henry Crane; Maria Kelly; Dawn Cahill; Beryl & Bart Bartlett

Thursday 7:00 Charlie Bown Sr.; Thanksgiving; Bernard Fahey; Francis Hammond;
Feb. 20th Marjorie Sweeney; Enid Cahill; Madeline & Denis Neville; Ada Craig

Friday 9:30 Eric & Sarah Bursey; Lawrence & Bridget Byrne; Albert & Nicky Ash
Feb. 21st Mary Stoyles; Sadie Kavanagh; Nancy Sweeney; Ed Hurley

Saturday 5:00 James & Anne Roberts; Kareem Farhat & James Metcalfe; Leonard
Feb. 22nd & Margaret Metcalfe; Ron Cameron; Bart & Rachael Bartlett & dec. fam; Theresa Russell

Sunday 10:30 All Parishioners Living & Deceased
Feb. 23rd

COLLECTION
Offertory - 120 envelopes.......................................................................................$1181.85
Dues............................................................................................................................$5.00
Toonie Collection.......................................................................................................$16.90
Thank you for your financial Support

Knights of Columbus
The regular monthly meeting for the Knights of Columbus will take place at the following times:
Executive Meeting: Thursday, February 20th, 8:00 p.m.
General Meeting: Friday, February 21st, 8:00 p.m..
All members are asked to attend to discuss important plans.
Confirmation
It has become very evident that some candidates for confirmation are not attending classes on a regular weekly basis and some are not attending church. If candidates are not fully participating in these preparation plans for confirmation , they will not be confirmed. The choice is yours and if you do not participate, confirmation will be delayed until next year.

Liturgical Ministers

Saturday Feb. 22nd 5:00p.m. Readers: Teresita McCarthy & Diana Durdle
Eucharistic Ministers: Cecilia Kent, Pat Craig
Aiden Power, Ashley Curnew
Presentation of Gifts: Kevin & Betty Quigley
Childrens Liturgy Team: Francis Fitzgerald & Melissa Maddigan
Ushers: Leo Byrne, Jim Pendergast, Fred Carroll, George Hickey Jr., Brian Tulk, Cyril Jackman

Sunday Feb. 23rd 10:30a.m. Readers: Miriam Brown & Des McCarthy
Eucharistic Ministers: Teresita McCarthy, Christine Quinlan
Diana Durdle, Keith Kent
Presentation of Gifts: Clara Hammond & Riv Fitzgerald
Childrens Liturgy Team: Kevin George & Kayla Foley
Ushers: Sid Maddigan, Ray Whalen, Wayne Curnew, Alex Newell, Art Whelan, Wayne Dunne

CHURCH CLEANING TEAM - 3: For week of Feb. 17th to the 21st
Karen Seward, Lydia Brazil, Clara Hammond, George Jackman

St. Patrick's Day Weekend
Let's plan for the St. Patrick's Day Weekend. If you are interested in planning for the many events for the weekend , please attend the meeting on
Thursday, February 13th at 7:30 p.m. at the hall. The tentative schedule is:
Wednesday, March 12th: Card game
Friday, March 14th 8:00 p.m. Parish Bingo
Saturday, March 15th : Irish Stew Supper (before and after mass)
Dance at night : Music by Shirley Murphy
Sunday, March 16th : 7:00 p.m. : Concert at Immaculate Conception School.

Sympathy
Our parish family extends sympathy to the family and relatives of the late Gordon Purcell. May the Lord bless the family and reward our loved one the peace of the Kingdom.

Happy 80th Birthday
Happy Birthday and best wishes to Mr. Aiden Power who celebrates his 80th birthday. May the Lord bless Aiden with continued years of good health and happiness.

Play Off Hockey

The Junior Blues and the Avalon Caps will meet on Saturday night at 7:15 p.m. for game one of the play offs at the Msgr. Bartlett arena. The second game will take place on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. All are invited to support the home team and continue to support the success of the arena.

Day of Prayer for the Sick: Tuesday, February 18th , 7:00 p.m.

Due to poor weather last week, we will re-schedule the mass for the healing of the sick on Tuesday , September 18th at 7:00 p.m. During the liturgy we will celebrate the rite of anointing . We extend a special welcome to all involved in the health care profession and those involved in the ministry of home care. All are welcome.

Ash Wednesday

The Lenten Season is fast approaching and we will celebrate Ash Wednesday on March 5th. You are asked to return your palm from last year to the church so that it may be burned and the ashes can be used for Ash Wednesday.
During the Lenten Season, the sacrament of reconciliation will be available before our weekday masses as well at the regular time on Saturday at 4:00 p.m.

Bereavement Seminar

A seminar will be held at the Health Sciences Centre in room 2J618 on Monday, February 17th 8:00 p.m. for people who have lost a loved one. For more information, call 777 - 6959.

First Communion

Parents of children preparing for First Eucharist are asked to attend a class session Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the hall. The purpose of this class is for parents and children to make a banner for the First Communion celebration. All are asked to bring along the required materials as was discussed at our meeting.

Ministry Schedules
All parishioners who share in the various ministries of our parish such as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Presentation of the Gifts are asked to pick up their new schedule at the back of the church.

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