ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

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

As we approach the lenten season, the church proclaims in sacred scripture that we are called to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. May our lives be a reflection of Christ as we go forth during the lenten season to be a community of forgiveness and therefore, by our Christian example, may we be the salt of the earth and the light of the world.

Stew Supper - February 19th, 2005
On Saturday, February 19th, you are invited to share in a stew supper. Take out suppers will be available from 3:00pm to 4:00pm and eat-in suppers will be served from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at a cost of $4.00 each.

WednesdayFeb. 9th  2:00pm Hoyles Home
 3:00pm Glenn Brook Lodge
7:00pm Nicholas & Mary Byrne; John & Kevin Byrne; William & Margaret Butler; Gerald Ford; Theresa Russell

Thursday Feb. 10th 2:00pm Escasoni Home
 3:00pm Chancellor Park
7:00pm Steve Hawco; Norman Jackman; Michael Shea; John Joe Yetman;

Friday 9:30am Arthur Cummings; Gordon Power & dec. family; Sam Kavanagh; Neil Maloney & dec. family;

Saturday Feb. 11th 4:00pm Sacrament of Penance
 5:00pm Brendon Stone; Elizabeth Lahey; Marjorie Sweeney; Ann Hearn; Edward Laurie, Tom Tremblett

Sunday Feb. 12th 10:30am For All Parishioners Living & Deceased

SANCTUARY CANDLE: Enid & George Cahill

Collection
Offertory - 116 envelopes..................................................................................$1142.25
Dues - 39 envelopes............................................................................................$384.00
New Year's Offering - 1 envelope.........................................................................$10.00
Toonie Collection..................................................................................................$10.00
Advent - 1 Folder..................................................................................................$24.75
Donation in Memory of Ada Carroll......................................................................$20.00
Donation in Memory of Rita Newton....................................................................$60.00
Donation in Memory of Sam Kavanagh.................................................................$20.00
Donation in Memory of Art Cummings..................................................................$20.00
Thank you for your financial support
Liturgical Ministers

Sat. Feb. 12th 5:00pm Readers: John & Rose Kent
Eucharistic Ministers: Ursula Lahey; Teresita McCarthy; Mary Power; Ashley Curnew
Presentation of Gifts: Dave O'Keefe & Family
Ushers: Leo Byrne; Jim Pendergast; Fred Carroll; George Hickey Sr.; Brian Tulk; Cyril Jackman

Sun. Feb. 13th 10:30am Readers: Gary Gosine & Janet Lahey
Eucharistic Ministers: Keith Kent; Irene Delahunty; Rosanne Grant; Riv Fitzgerald
Presentation of Gifts: Bob Seward & Family
Children's Liturgy: Lynn Carbage
Ushers: Ray Kennedy; Rick Whelan; Tom
Cole; Charlie O'Brien; Kevin Delahunty; Evan Kent

CHURCH CLEANING TEAM - 1 FOR WEEK OF FEB. 7TH TO FEB. 11TH
Madeline Lewis; Angela Johnson; Margaret Lewis; Leo Byrne; Carol Clarke; Lynn Carbage

Dinner Theatre Meeting
Due to the meeting scheduled at the town council we have changed our meeting to organize our Dinner Theatre for Tuesday, February 15th at 7:30 p.m.. All are encouraged to attend and help prepare for this festive celebration which will be held on July 23, 2005.

World Day of the Sick
"Jesus went forth healing the blind, the lame, the crippled, those afflicted with pain and disease." The ministry of Jesus to the sick is central to the life of the Church. Pope John Paul II in announcing this day stated: "I consider most appropriate, indeed, the bestowal upon the entire ecclesial community of an initiative which, as already practised in some nations and regions, has brought forth precious pastoral fruit." Each year this observance occurs on February 11, the memorial of our Lady of Lourdes. This day highlights the healing ministry of the Church. It reminds us that service to the sick and suffering cannot be neglected. It recognizes the great efforts of doctors, nurses, health care institutions and pastoral care givers to restore health to those afflicted with illness and disease. Let us pray for all those involved in the ministry of healing the sick.

Ash Wednesday: February 9th , 2005
On Ash Wednesday we stand before God . We reflect on our misdeeds of the past and on the ill habits of our present. Our frail spirits wrestle with sin, even as our frail bodies fight of death. We accept ashes as a reminder of our mortality. We fast from food as a sign of our sorrow.
In our lives, sin brings sorrow. Sin brings estrangement from the people we love, guilt when we lift our eyes to heaven , loss to a world starved for charity. Can you imagine living your life a better way? In the quiet of your heart, do you know what sin is darkening your sky? Are you willing to name it, specifically?
Accept ashes. Fast from food. Repent.

Knights of Columbus? St Michael's Parish Ticket Sweep
We have plenty of tickets available for our annual ticket sweep. The tickets cost $40.00 each and there are high valued prizes. Please contact the parish office or John Kent if you wish to purchase a ticket or to assist in helping to sell them. We need your support and we are very appreciative of your kindness. Last year we done very well and likewise we will succeed to do very good again this year

Lenten Folders
Parishioners are encouraged to take a Lenten Folder and contribute to the many needs of our parish. Lent is a time of self sacrifice and perhaps your giving can be a sign of your faithful concern to the financial needs of our parish. Th Lenten folders are available at the entrances of our church.

Church Opens
During the Lenten Season the church will be open daily. The church will remain open following the 9:30 a.m. mass or else it will open 10:00 a.m. Please take time to visit the Blessed Sacrament and pray the stations of the cross.

Parish Weekly Bulletin
Are you interested in sponsoring the weekly bulletin in memorial of your loved one? If you are interested in sponsoring the weekly bulletin in memorial, you may submit the name of your loved one and the bulletin will be printed for that week in memorial. The name of your loved one will be acknowledged on the front cover of the bulletin and parishioners will be asked to pray for the deceased. The offering required to print the weekly bulletin in memory will be $10.00. If you submit an offering, we ask that you attach no more then one name with your offering. This offering will help pay the weekly cost of printing the bulletin and the supply of paper.

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