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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

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
MARCH 7, 2004

Focus: We have a share in God's covenant of grace with Abraham and his descendants.

The season of Lent presents each of us with the opportunity to revisit those behaviours in our lives which hinder our relationships with God and with our sisters and brothers. The grace of God provides each of us with the means to bring about change. During these weeks of Lent seize the moment, take up the cross of change, and carry it toward the new life of Easter.

 

Mass Intentions

Tuesday 7:00pm James & Anne Roberts; Kareem Farhat & James Metcalfe; Leonard
Mar. 9th & Margaret Metcalfe; Donald Murphy; Ed Hurley; Jean Pynn; Michael Ryan; Lillian Fitzpatrick; Fr. Lorne Whalen

Wednesday 9:30am James & Gertrude Quinlan; Marjorie Sweeney; Tom Tremblett; Judy
Mar. 10th Whelan; Kevin & Mary Cole; Bart & Beryl Bartlett; Dawn Cahill; John Andrews; Ray McLean
2:00pm Escasoni Home
3:00pm Glenbrook Lodge

Thursday 2:00pm Hoyles Home
Mar. 11th 3:00pm Chancellor Park
7:00pm Mary King; James Kavanagh; Fred O'Brien; Henry & Ethel Fowler; Annie Byrne; Sandra Byrne Baleski; Gertrude Cahill; Kevin Lawlor
Stations of the cross to follow Mass

Friday 9:30am Dan, Vera & Colleen Dwyer; Theresa Fitzgerald; James Young; Terry
Mar. 12th Butler; Steve Hawco; John Byrne & Margaret Cummins; Walter King
Stations of the cross to follow Mass

Saturday 4:00pm Sacrament of Penance
Mar. 13th 5:00pm Margaret Normore; Don Murphy; Eveleigh & Hammond Fam; Alice Kennedy; William & Sarah Curnew; James & Maria Kelly; Mary, Nicholas, Kevin & John Byrne

Sunday 10:30am For all Parishioners Living & Deceased
Mar. 14th
SANCTUARY CANDLE: 1. In Loving Memory of Art Kitchen
2. In Thanksgiving for prayers answered

Collection
Offertory - 150 envelopes....................................................................................$1362.25
Dues - 53 envelopes................................................................................................$442.00
Development & Peace - 10envelopes.......................................................................$118.00
Toonie Collection......................................................................................................$9.25
Donation for Hymn Books.......................................................................................$16.00
Thank you for your financial support

Liturgical Ministers

Sat. March 13th 5:00pm Readers: John & Rose Kent
Eucharistic Ministers: Aiden Power, Cecilia Kent
Loretta Byrne, Theresa Whelan
Presentation of Gifts: Patricia & Michael King
Ushers: Ed Dwyer, Pete Power Sr., Bill Hammond, George Jackman, Joey Kent, Christopher Delaney

Sun. March 14th 10:30am Readers: Des & Teresita McCarthy
Eucharistic Ministers: Christine Quinlan, Irene Delahunty
Keith Kent, Art Whelan
Presentation of Gifts: Cathlyne Cambell,& Kayla Cahill
Childrens Liturgy Team: Kevin George
Ushers: Ray Kennedy, Rick Whalen, Tom Cole, Charlie O'Brien, Kevin Delahunty, Evan Kent

CHURCH CLEANING TEAM - 4 For week of Mar. 8th to the 12th
Peter Power, Cathy Somerton, Ros Fitzgerald, Mary Doherty, Eileen Keels, Lorraine Cahill

New Hymn Books
We are continuing to receive donations for hymn books in memory of your loved ones. I thank you for your generosity and I encourage others to offer their support. I wish to remind families that in lieu of flowers for a funeral, it is encouraged that you donate to our special project of purchasing a hymn book in memorial. Thank you for you continued support.
Choir Practice
All members of our choir are asked to attend a regular weekly practice on Tuesday, March 9th following mass. This choir practice is in preparation for the Easter season. Please make a special effort to attend and I encourage new members to join.

50th Anniversary
All are welcome to celebrate the renewal of vows of Bob and Isabel Power who will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on March 17th, reception to follow at the Legion. All are welcome.Sympathy
Our parish extends sympathy to the family and friends of the late Michael Ryan, and Raymond McLean. May the Lord bless the families and reward our brothers the gift of eternal life.
Lenten Folders
Please take a Lenten Folder and make your offering during the Lenten Season. You are encouraged to take a folder located at the entrances of the church. Please support your parish.
St. Patrick's Day Weekend: March 10th, 13th,14th & 19th
Plans are well underway for a great St. Patrick's Day Weekend. Please schedule the following events into your calendar and support the cause:
Wednesday, March 10thSuper Card Game with special prizes, held at the Parish hall.
Saturday, March 13th: Irish Stew Supper:
Take Out: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - $ 4.00 Eat In : 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - $ 4.00
No tickets required: Just drop In and enjoy Irish Stew and Irish Music
Sunday, March 14th: 7:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception School:
Irish Concert with plenty of music, skits and recitations. Admission $ 3.00
Friday, March 19th at 8:15pm. Parish Bingo
If you are interested in helping with the concert, please call the parish office. Your support will make it a wonderful time for all.
Welcome to the Christian Community
Our parish welcomes: Nicholas Joseph Johnson and Patrick Joseph Ralph Hurley to our faith community. We pray that the parents may be faithful as the first teachers of their child in the ways of faith and that we as a community may be conscious of our call to give Christian example.
Alcoholics Anonymous
The annual St. Patrick's Day mini convention of A.A. will be held March 12th , 13th , and 14th at Holy Cross Elementary on St. Clair Avenue. If you are interested about your own drinking or that of a family member, you may find some answers at a public meeting of A.A. to be held in conjunction with the convention on Sunday, March 14th at 3:00 p.m. For more information, call 579 - 5215.

Commemorative Medal: Captain Desmond McCarthy
The Commemorative Medal for the Golden Jubilee of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11 was presented to Captain Desmond McCarthy CD by Commander Wylie, Commander of the cadet movement for all the Atlantic provinces, at the CFS Officer's Mess in Pleasantville, St. John's on Friday, February 27. He was nominated by Commander Wylie in recognition of outstanding service to the Cadet Movement since 1964. Des is currently commanding officer of 2965 NSD Army Cadet Corps and has held that position since 1987. This cadet Corps has the distinction of being the only Corps in Canada comprised of deaf cadets who do both drill and lectures using sign language.
On behalf of all parishioners and friends , we offer Des congratulations and we salute him with fine honour.

 
 

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