ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

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

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Thus, we have jumped from Jesus' Infancy celebrated last week in the Feast of the Epiphany to the beginning of his public ministry some thirty years later. And yet, both feasts emphasize the divinity of Jesus, made cleat to the those who are willing to be observant.

Wednesday 9:30am Revlyn Sheppard; James Brennan; Elizabeth Lahey; John &
Jan. 12th Ellen Jackman & dec. family; Thomas Brazil; Zita LaMaire
2:00pm Hoyles Home
3:00pm Chancellor Park

Thursday 2:00pm Escasoni Home
Jan. 13th 3:00pm Glenbrook Lodge
7:00pm Florence St. George; Mary Butler; Fr. Lorne Whalen;
Norma Crane; Doris Bennett

Friday 9:30am Aiden & Madonna Power; Joanne Power; Gordon Power;
Jan. 14th Greg Mansfield; Arthur & Gwen Grant; Michael Shea; William King, Marjorie Sweeney

Saturday 4:00pm Sacrament of Penance
Jan. 15th 5:00pm Annie Greenslade, Gordon Power; Owen & Aileen Kelly; Thomas Dwyer; Patrick McGrath; Emmie Fitzgerald; Art Cummings

Sunday 10:30am For All Parishioners Living & Deceased
Jan. 16th

SANCTUARY CANDLE: PETER JACKMAN & MARIE HUNT
Collection Dec. 25-26, 2004
Offertory - 100 envelopes.................................................................................................$796.55
Dues - 48 envelopes........................................................................................................$1653.00
Christmas - 139 envelopes..............................................................................................$3299.00
Initial - 3 envelopes............................................................................................................$20.00
Advent - 24 folders...........................................................................................................$605.50
Children's Advent - 10 folders............................................................................................$23.00
Toonie Collection.................................................................................................................$9.80
Donation in Memory of Bernard Brazil...............................................................................$30.00
Donation in Memory of Clive Case.....................................................................................$50.00
Donation in Memory of James & Julia Butler & Stan Carroll Jr..........................................$25.00
Flower Donation in memory of Corp. Glen Newell & Steve Hawco.....................................$30.00
Collection Jan 1-2, 2005
Offertory - 95 envelopes.....................................................................................$1007.00
Initial - 46 envelopes............................................................................................$327.50
New Year's - 97 envelopes.................................................................................$1178.90
Advent - 5 folders..................................................................................................$90.00
Toonie Collection...................................................................................................$10.00
Dues - 4 envelopes.................................................................................................$48.00
Christmas - 4 envelopes..........................................................................................$77.00
Donation in Memory of Greg Mansfield................................................................$100.00
Donation in Memory of Art Cummings.................................................................$220.00
Thank you for your financial support

Liturgical Ministers
Sat. Jan. 15th 5:00pm Readers: Cathlyne Campbell & Rosemary O'Keefe
Eucharistic Ministers: Mary Power; Ashley Curnew, Pat Craig; Ros Hurley
Presentation of Gifts: Kevin & Betty Quigley
Ushers: Leo Byrne; Jim Pendergast; Fred Carroll; George Hickey Sr. Brian Tulk; Cyril Jackman

Sun. Jan. 16th 10:30am Readers: Christine Quinlan & Karen Seward
Eucharistic Ministers: Keith Kent; Irene Delahunty; Geraldine Fitzgerald; Riv Fitzgerald
Presentation of Gifts: Valerie Gorman; Brenda & Brendan Fowler
Children's Liturgy: Teresita McCarthy
Ushers: Ray Kennedy; Rick Whelan; Tom Cole; Charlie O'Brien; Kevin Delahunty; Evan Kent

CHURCH CLEANING TEAM - TEAM 1 FOR WEEK OF JAN. 10TH TO 14TH
Madeline Lewis; Angela Johnson; Marg Lewis; Leo Byrne; Carol Clarke; Lynn Carbage

Church Envelopes 2005
The church envelopes for 2005 are available at the back of the church. Please take your box so that we can make space for other materials.

Thank You
The busy schedule of the Christmas holiday and the celebration of the beginning of a New Year has been a time of wonderful joy for family and friends. I trust it was a time of Peace for all and a great opportunity to renew family ties and friendship. I sincerely thank all who offered kind words to me, shared Christmas cards and gifts. Your kindness to me is truly appreciated and strengthens a wonderful feeling of being part of your family. I wish to thank all who celebrated the many liturgies with us and helped in any way to decorate our church for the Christmas season. You donation of flowers to our church in loving memory is also a beautiful gift to those who have gone to their eternal home in Heaven. May the New Year be a time of renewed faith and a firm resolve for all of us to be active members of our church family and to serve Christ in the love we share with one another.

Message from Archbishop O'Brien

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

When the Badger flood took place in February 2003, Catholics across the Archdiocese responded spontaneously and generously to an appeal for aid on behalf of the families who were hit by this calamity.

Today we are faced with another disaster of immense proportions caused by the tidal wave which has brought so much grief and disaster to South East Asia. Some of you may have already responded to the various calls for aid, however, many more have asked how they can help. On Sunday, January 9th I invite you to contribute to a special appeal established by Development & Peace for Tidal Wave Relief.

Development and Peace has been working in Asia for more than 30 years. Because of this it can count on the Support of an active network of partner groups in each of the countries that fell victim to this terrible disaster. Also, Development and Peace is part of Caritas Internationals which ensures that its efforts will be coordinated with contributions from other countries and with the Catholic Church's social network throughout Asia.

Thank you in advance for your generosity. Even a little can go a long way when there are many givers.

May I take this opportunity at the beginning of this new year to offer you sincere best wishes for 2005.

Sincerely yours in Christ;
Archbishop Brendan O'Brien

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