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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: Jody Whalen

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
NOVEMBER 28TH, 2004

FOCUS: Awaken to new possibilities.

Advent is a time to climb our of our ruts, to claim our souls and lives for re-creation, to bring ourselves out of the darkness of the world into the light of the divine kingdom. God loves us and invites us to know him, trust him, and spend time with him. The readings of the season are meant to awaken us to the infinite possibilities which God offers to those who are faithful.

 

Mass Intentions

Tuesday 7:00pm Marie Rees; Norman Jackman; Robert, Elizabeth, James &
Nov. 30th Terry Lane; Annie Locke; Michael, Margaret & Pat McLean

Wednesday 9:30am Aiden & Madonna Power; Mary Butler; Norman Jackman;
Dec. 1st Carmel Thistle; Mary Miller; Cyril Butler; Betty Brazil

Thursday 7:00pm Madeline Mulcahey; Greg Mansfield; Betty Guttieres;
Dec. 2nd Albert & Nicky Ash; Edward Brown; Dec. mem of Petrie family

Friday 9:30am Maureen & Alice Hynes; Patrick & Mary Moriarity;
Dec. 3rd Daniel & Bridget Hynes; Walter & Madeline McLean; Walter & Catherine Lahey, Raymond Lahey; Michael Cahill

Saturday 4:00pm Sacrament of Penance
Dec. 4th 5:00pm Bill & Dawn Cahill, Loretta Quirke-Dwyer; James, Sadie, Jim & Florence Kavanagh; Norm Jackman; Dec. mem of Eveleigh, Stone & Hammond families; Harold & Mary Quinlan; Vincent Sweeney; David & Helen Whalen; Harold Dunne

Sunday 10:30am For All Parishioners Living and Deceased
Dec. 5th

SANCTUARY CANDLE: IN LOVING MEMORY OF MICHAEL CAHILL


COLLECTION
Offertory - 122 envelopes..................................................................................$1120.50
Toonie Collection....................................................................................................$8.00
Dues - 3 envelopes................................................................................................$35.00
Heating - 1 envelope...............................................................................................$5.00
Building Up The Kingdom of God - 2 envelopes...................................................$15.00
Cemetery Fund - 1 envelope..................................................................................$50.00
Thank you for your financial support

Liturgical Ministers

Sat. Dec. 4th 5:00pm Readers: Joanne Power & Jeffrey Childs
Eucharistic Ministers: Ursula Lahey; Ros Hurley; Mary Power; Ashley Curnew
Presentation of Gifts: Kevin & Betty Quigley
Ushers: Ed Dwyer; Pete Power Sr.; Bill Hammond; George Jackman; Joey Kent; Christopher Delaney

Sun. Dec. 5th 10:30am Readers: Valerie Gorman & Janet Lahey
Eucharistic Ministers: Shirley Murphy; Connie Cole; Patricia King; Sister Elsie Lahey
Presentation of Gifts: Bob Seward Family
Children's Liturgy: Carol Hawco
Ushers: Sid Maddigan; Ray Whalen; Wayne Curnew; Alex Newell; Art Whelan; Michael King

CHURCH CLEANING TEAM - 3 FOR WEEK OF NOV. 28TH TO DEC. 3RD
Karen Seward; Lydia Brazil; Clara Hammond; George Jackman; Marie Cummings

First Friday
During the month of December Sister Elsie and I will visit the sick and the shut in's on Thursday, December 16th instead of the first Friday of the month.

Choir Practice
Members of our choir are asked to attend our choir practice on Tuesday, November 30th at 7:30 p.m. . Please make a special effort to attend and we will practice the music fore the Advent and Christmas season.
Advent Folders
You are invited to take an advent folder and make your offering . This offering is a sign of your daily giving to your church and to help with the may expenses. Advent Folders are available at the entrances to our church.

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.

"Coping with the Holidays"
A free education session entitled "Coping with the Holidays" will be presented by the members of the Bereavement Association of St. John's. This two hour session will be held from 7:00p.m. to 9:00pm on Thursday, December 2nd in the Auditorium.. Free parking is available in lot 9. For further information and/or to register, please call 777-6959.

Mercy Associates
The regular meeting of the Mercy Associates will take place on Wednesday, December 1st at 7:00pm at the Sister's residence.

Irish Newfoundland Concert
If you like Irish Newfoundland music, then come and join us at St. Augustine's School on Monday, November 28th. The concert, beginning at 8:00pm, will feature Chris Andrews of Shannyganook and Patrick Moran of The Punters. The cost is $5/Adults & $3/students. Come and have a great time and support our children as all proceeds go towards the St. Augustine's Music Program.

Congratulations
Our parish extends best wishes to David and Faye Fitzgerald on the occasion of their 39th wedding anniversary. May you enjoy many more years of happiness and health.

Home Religion Program
The Home Religion Program has started in our parish and we encourage all Parents/Guardians to take time to help their children and fulfill the promise they made in baptism, to bring their child up in the ways of the Roman Catholic Faith. I trust that all youth who are registered for these programs and all their families will renew their commitment to be faithful in attending our regular weekend mass.
"...thy Lord shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory."
Isaiah 60:19

 
 

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