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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

PALM SUNDAY
MARCH 20TH, 2005

Focus: Today each person is invited to participate in the greatest love story ever told.

Our participation in today's liturgy begins with the blessing of palm branches but it does not end there. Today the Church takes its time telling the greatest love story ever told. As each part is told we are invited, step-by-step, to come deeper into the mystery of God's love.


Dates To Remember
Parish Penance Celebration: Sunday, March 20th at 6:30 p.m.
Dinner Theater: Sponsored by St. Michael High: Friday, April 22nd at 7:00
Year 1, Home Religion Class Meeting: Saturday, April 23rd : 11:00 a.m.
Year 1 Home Religion Program: Presentation of certificates: Sunday, May 1st : 10:30 a.m.
High School Graduation: Saturday , May 7th , 5:30 p.m. , Ecumenical Service
Mother's Day: Sunday , May 8th : Receive a Rose of Life at mass
Confirmation: Sunday, May 15th, 10:30 a..m. Mass:
Sacrament of Penance for Children: Wednesday, May 18th at 6:30 p.m.
First Eucharist Celebration: Sunday, May 22nd , 10:30 a.m. Mass

Choir Practice
There will an adult choir practice Sunday, March 20th, following our Penance celebration.

 

Mass Intentions

Tuesday 9:30am Michael Shea; Mel Russell; Kathleen Gosine;
Mar. 22nd Thomas Stoyles; Phonse Littlejohn; Mary O'Neill
7:00pm Chrism Mass at the Basilica, all are welcome

Wednesday 9:30am Ray & Stephen Besso; Alice Besso Kavanagh;
Mar. 23rd Mary, John, Ann & William Jordan; Cyril Cahill

Holy Thursday 7.00pm Peter Dyer; Alice Kennedy; Sarah Bursey;
Mar. 24th Richard Kent; Helen Dwyer; Moses & Margaret Cummings, Albert & Nicky Ash
11:30pm Night Prayer

Good Friday 3:00pm Memorial of Lord's Passion
Mar. 25th 7:00pm Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday 8:30pm Stan & Ada Craig; David & Susan Foley; Adrian
Mar. 26th Whalen; Larry Dunn; Mike & Alice O' Brien; Jason Quigley; Nauch & Elizabeth Basha

Easter Sunday 10:30am For all Parishioners, Living and Deceased
Mar. 27th


Collections
Offertory - 121 envelopes...............................................................................$1196.91
Dues - 3 envelopes..............................................................................................$40.00
Lent - 2 Folders.................................................................................................$70.00
Toonie Collection................................................................................................$7.25
Development & Peace..........................................................................................$5.00
Donations for Flowers in Memory of Loved Ones.............................................$210.00
Thank you for your financial support


Annual Good Friday Pro-Life Vigil
The Annual Good Friday Pro-Life Vigil will be held in the Health Science Centre's parking lot on March 25, 2005 from 9:30 - 10:30am. This Easter let all children, born and unborn, celebrate the joy of life. For information, call the NL Right to Life Association at 579-1500 or 877-997-LIFE.

Memories of Martin
On the night of June 20th, 2001, 41 year old Father Martin Royackers was gunned down outside the door of his parish church in Annotto Bay Jamaica. His murder, which followed a death threat just weeks earlier, has never been solved. On Friday evening, March 25th, Good Friday, on Vision TV, they will present a one-hour documentary on the life of an extraordinary Canadian priest, Father Martin Royackers, S.J. who was murdered in his rectory on Annotto Bay, Jamaica. "Memories of Martin" will replace the Annual Catholic Mission which will return in 2006.
Reflections - on VisionTV
On Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday mornings, in the same time slot as the daily televised Mass, Father Pat Fitzpatrick, C.S.Sp Provincial of the Spiritans, will offer his reflections on the meaning of these feasts and their relevance to our lives.

Therese
The motion picture THERESE, based on the true story of Saint Therese of Lisieux will be opening at the Empire Cinemas in Mount Pearl Square on March 18th. The promoters say "Therese presents all of us with a rare opportunity to unite around the "Little Way" of Saint Therese of Lisieux, exemplifying the basic characteristics of Faith, Humility, Hope, Confidence, Compassion, awareness of sin and the power of Prayer.

Knights of Columbus /St. Michael's Parish Sweep
Have you purchased a ticket to support our annual ticket sweep? Have you helped sell a ticket to a family member or to a friend at work? Please join in the task and help the cause. Tickets cost $40.00 each and the deadline to pay for the ticket is not till the first week of May. We need the support of all members of the community as well as the Knights of Columbus. Tickets are available at the church or contact Mr. John Kent. Let's work together and make this another great success.

St. Patrick's Weekend
A sincere thanks to all who helped coordinate and support our annual St. Patrick's Day celebrations. I offer thanks to the many organizers ; the businesses who sponsored ads in our c0ncert booklet; Mr. Gary Crane for designing the booklet ads; the patrons of all the events; the administration of St. Augustine's School for allowing us the use of the facility; the many participants of the concert; the organizers and supporters of the meal and dance; Mr. George Mclean who provided the music for the dance free of charge; card game supporters and bingo supporters and their organizers ; and to all others who are behind the scenes who do the great tasks with little recognition: We Say Thank You. Our events were a great success and to all we offer you heartfelt thanks and praise.
The following list of net proceeds for the weekend: The updated income for the card game and bingo will be provided next week.
Concert: $274.00 ($250 fee for rental of sound system)
Concert Booklet: $1745.00
Dinner and Dance: $750.00
Total Income: $3012.00 (Profit)
Once again: Thank You.
Thank You
On behalf of the RCMP I wish to say Thank You for all who gathered and participated in our memorial service for the RCMP officers who were killed in Alberta. Our local detachment of police were very impressed and thankful for the wonderful support you extended and we are filled with gratitude and appreciation. Many parishioners of all church faiths attended and to all who coordinated the liturgy , participated ,as well as the wonderful faithful ladies who prepared for the social, your contribution is as usual done with class and excellence. Let us continue to offer support to our local police and together serve our community for the good of all.

Flowers for Easter
This is the time of year when we place our order for the supply of flowers for the Easter season. If you wish to donate to the purchase of these flowers in loving memory of your loved ones, please submit your donation to the office with the names of those you wish to pray for at the Easter liturgies. Thank you for your continued support.

CHURCH CLEANING TEAM - 4 FOR WEEK OF MAR.21ST TO MAR. 25TH
Peter Power; Cathy Somerton; Mary Doherty; Lorraine Cahill

 
 

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