ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

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

Tues. Feb. 4th 7:00pm Ronald, Ron Jr. & Annabelle Kavanagh; Ellen Clarke; Pete & Nell Power;
 Gabe Maddigan; Bernard Murphy; Marjorie Sweeney; Steve & Anne McLean; John & Marg McLean; Betty & Mike Gushue

Wed. Feb. 5th 9:30am Mary Cole; Stephen Hawco; Bernard Fahey; Ada Craig; Elizabeth Cummins; John Reid; Mary Stoyles; Margaret Meamey; Tom Tremblett; Charlie Bown

Thurs. Feb. 6th 7:00pm Kevin Byrne & James Lane; Leo Murphy; Enid Cahill; Marg Hawco; Vince  Johnson; Sadie Kavanagh; Francis Learning; Spec. Int; Marjorie Sweeney

Fri. Feb. 7th 9:30am Theresa Russell; Michael, Margaret & Tom Brazil & fam; William & Helen
 Williams; Fred & Agnes Kent; Patrick Hearn; Dan Dwyer, Gary Hamilton & Peter Quigley; Thanksgiving, Josephine Tremblett

Sat. Feb. 8th 5:00pm Luke & Mary & Tom Brazil & fam; William Butler; Nicholas, John & Kevin
 Byrne; William, Bridget & Gerald Dyer; Spec. Int; Michael & Ellen Moore & Tanya Towes; Beryl & Bart Bartlett & Dawn Cahill

Sun. Feb. 9th 10:30am For all Parishioners Living & Deceased

Sun 7:00pm St. Patrick's Parish, St. John's

SANCTUARY CANDLE: Week of Feb. 1st – Feb. 7th
1. Marjorie Sweeney 2. Gerald & Thomas Coombs

COLLECTION
Offertory -124 envelopes..........................................................................................$989.90
Dues - 40 envelopes.................................................................................................$315.50
Toonie collection..........................................................................................................$5.10
Thank you for your financial support

Thank you

Sincere thanks to all who were very hospitable to Father Albert who provided ministry while I was away from the parish. We appreciate the kindness of Father Albert and we hope he enjoyed his visit to the Island

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Saturday Feb. 8th 5:00pm Readers: Rosemary O'Keefe & Bonita Power
Eucharistic Ministers: Fred Carrroll, Bonita Hammond
Kevin & Betty Quigley
Presentation of Gifts: George Jackman & Paul Young
Childrens Liturgy Team: Tara Ash & Rose Kent
Ushers: Leo Byrne, Jim Pendergast, Fred Carroll, George Hickey Jr., Brian Tulk, Cyril Jackman

Sunday Feb. 9th 10:30am Readers: Geraldine Fitzgerald & Rosanne Grant
Eucharistic Ministers: Connie Cole, Christine Quinlan
Sister Dorothy & Irene Delahunty
Presentation of Gifts: Bob Seward & Family
Childrens Liturgy Team: Carol Hawco & Lydia Brazil
Ushers: Sid Maddigan, Ray Whalen, Wayne Curnew, Alex Newell, Art Whelan, Wayne Dunne

CHURCH CLEANING TEAM - 1: For the week of Feb. 3 - 7
Cindy Foley, Maryann Gendreau, Pasty Durdle, Leo Byrne

Parish Bingo : See you at the hall

On Sunday, February 2nd at 2:30 p.m. at the parish hall, you are asked to support our monthly parish bingo. This is one of the major fund-raisers for our parish which will help offset the high costs of heat, light, and other needs of the parish for the month. If you do not play bingo on a regular basis, please make an effort to support this cause. If you do not wish to play bingo, you may make a donation. If our parish is to maintain its good financial standing, I invite you to help with this fundraising effort. Hope to see you at the hall. A complete list of prizes are displayed at the foyer of the church or at our main businesses in the town.
First Eucharist Meeting
Parents / Guardians of children preparing for First Eucharist are asked to attend a meeting on Thursday, February 6th at 7:30 p.m. at the parish hall. Please use the entrance at the hall.

Sympathy
Our parish extends sympathy to the families and friends of the late Mary Stoyles, Thomas Tremblett and Enid Cahill. We assure the families of our continued prayers and we pray that our loved ones will share fully in the peace of God's Kingdom.

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

This weekend we will celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. This celebration celebrates Christ as the Light of the World, a light to enlighten the nations. During this liturgy we will bless candles as we remember the powerful symbol of the light of Christ. If you wish to purchase a candle, they cost $2.00 . The church continues to keep the long tradition of Candlemas day.
Also, before and after mass today, we will have the blessing of throats which is also the anticipated feast of St. Blaze who is known for the healing of throats.

Counselling Services

Are you in need of professional counselling related to any matter of your personal or family life? For further information, call the Family Life Bureau, 579 - 0168 and ask for Sr. Loretta Walsh.

Canadian Cancer Society

Have you been touched by cancer? A monthly emotional support group of sharing and listening will take place on Wednesday, February 12th 7:30 p.m. in the Crosbie Building, Crosbie Road. For more information, call 753 - 6700.
Also, on Wednesday, February 19th at 7:30 p.m. a series of talks will begin: " Lifestyle Choices to Support Your Cancer Care". No cost and everyone is welcome. Call 753 - 6700.
Religious Article Room

During the past week we had the room located behind the main altar (religious article room) painted. Also, we will place a curtain as the main backdrop behind the altar in the same room to help make the space more reverent for our weekday masses. Please drop by the room and appreciate the continued improvements to our parish due to your kindness and generosity.

Sanctuary Candle

If you wish to light a sanctuary candle for a fee of $5.00 in memory of your loved one, you must submit the name of the loved one to the parish several weeks in advance. There are many who request to light the candle in memorial and we accept them as they are requested. The candle will burn in memorial for one week.

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