ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

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

The followers of Jesus preached that the reign of God was at hand. Over two thousand years later we still hear the same message. Whether it be at the Second Coming or at the time of our own death, the reign of God for each of us will be at hand. We will go before God to account for our lives and to be judged on how well we have loved - or failed to love- one another.

Wednesday 2:00pm Hoyles Home, St. John's
Dec. 8th 7:00pm Judy Whelan; Betty Brazil; Dan, Vera & Colleen Dwyer; Richard, Veronica & Sister Paschal Dwyer; Madeline Mulcahey; Aiden Power

Thursday 2:00pm Escasoni Home, St. John's
Dec. 9th 3:00pm GlennBrook Lodge, St. John's
7:00pm Ethel Fowler; Ed Hurley; Brendan Stone; Molly & William Stone; Norman Jackman; Hugh Bonia; Brother Michael Goodland

Friday 9:30am Marie Rees; Norman Jackman; Greg Mansfield; John
Dec. 10th Murphy; William Dalton, Ed Brown

Saturday 4:00pm Sacrament of Penance
Dec. 11th 5:00pm Pete & Nell Power; Madeline Mulcahey; Greg Mansfield; William, Bridget & Gerald Dwyer; Thomas & Anastasia Cole; Vincent, Patricia & Patrick McGrath; Stephen Warren; Kathleen Kent

Sunday 10:30am Vocations to Priesthood and Religious Life
Dec. 12th

SANCTUARY CANDLE: In Loving Memory of George & Enid Cahill

Collection
Offertory - 130 envelopes..................................................................................$1322.75
Toonie Collection....................................................................................................$8.00
Dues - 40 envelopes............................................................................................$375.00
Annual Dues - 2 envelopes..................................................................................$175.00
Flowers- Thomas & Gerald Coombs, Marjorie Sweeney, Tom Tremblett Jr.........$100.00
Thank you for your financial support

Liturgical Ministers
Sat. Dec. 11th 5:00pm Readers: Bonita Power & Pat Craig
Eucharistic Ministers: Loretta Byrne; Carol Clarke; Jocelyn Murphy; Fred Carroll
Presentation OF Gifts: Ursula Lahey & Betty Pearl
Ushers: Leo Byrne; Jim Pendergast, Fred Carroll; George Hickey Sr.; Brian Tulk; Cyril Jackman

Sun. Dec. 12th 10:30am Readers: Gary Gosine & Rosanne Grant
Eucharistic Ministers: Judy Burt; John Kent; Rose Kent; Sid Maddigan
Presentation of Gifts: Patricia & Michael King
Children's Liturgy: Teresita McCarthy
Ushers: Sid Maddigan; Ray Whalen; Wayne Curnew; Art Whelan; Michael King

CHURCH CLEANING TEAM - 4 FOR WEEK OF DEC. 6TH TO DEC. 10TH
Peter Power; Cathy Somerton; Ros Fitzgerald; Mary Doherty; Eileen Keels; Lorraine Cahill

Feast of Immaculate Conception
On Wednesday, December 8th we will celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception at our 7:00 p.m. mass. Also, on this date we celebrate the 87th anniversary of the local council of the Knights of Columbus. It is a time to give thanks for the great work of the Knights and their resolve to be active men of faith in the life of our community. Following the celebration, a social will take place at the parish hall. All parishioners and friends are invited to support the Knights and encourage them in their efforts to serve the church.

Choir Practice
Members of our choir are asked to attend our choir practice on Tuesday, December 7th at 7:30p.m. Please make a special effort to attend and we will practice the music fore the Advent and Christmas season.

Advent penance Celebration
On Sunday, December 19th at 6:30p.m. we will celebrate the sacrament of penance. All parishioners and friends are invited to attend. Please make a special effort to attend.

Flowers In Memory
If you wish to make a monetary donation to help purchase flowers in memorial of your loved ones for the Christmas season, please do so during the coming weeks. Your offering will be recorded and the mass intentions for your loved ones will be remembered during the Christmas masses. Please place your offering in an envelope with the name of your loved one and we will purchase the flowers. Thank you for your kindness

Family Christmas Skate
On Saturday, December 11th at 12:00p.m., The Knights of Columbus and St. Michael's Parish welcome all families to our first Christmas Skating Party at the arena. This is an afternoon of family fun and to receive special treats from Santa. This hour of skating is free through the kindness of the parish and the Knights of Columbus. All are welcome.

Mass Intentions
Due to a great number of masses already requested, it will not be possible for us to add any other masses for the Christmas season. If you wish to request a mass, we will remember your loved one in the mass in the early new year. Thanks for your understanding. Please note that all the deceased will be remembered during the Christmas masses.

Santa Clause Parade
Ho, Ho, Ho.......Here comes Santa!!!! The annual Santa Clause Parade will take place this Sunday afternoon, December 5th at 1:30 p.m. The parade will begin at the Wabana Town Complex and will finish at the Boys and Girls Club. All are encouraged to attend and meet Santa. Following the parade, hot dogs, soft drinks and treats will be available for all.

Blood Donor Clinic
Support the gift of life and donate blood on Monday, December 13th: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at St. Michael's High School. Let's make a special effort and keep a supply of blood available for the Christmas season in case of an emergency.

Christmas Dinner
Are you living alone and have no family to offer you Christmas Dinner? If you are interested in having dinner Christmas Day at the parish hall, please call Father Wayne and let him know you wish to join him at the hall for Christmas Day dinner at 1:30 p.m. Only those who have no family or no one to provide a meal are invited to register. Please call the office this week if you are interested.

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