ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

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

Two images stand out in the readings - the image of marriage as a sign of God’s fidelity to his people and the image of the grain of wheat. In the first reading God promises to make a new covenant with his people. The old covenant, given to Moses, was written on stone, but the new covenant will be written on the hearts of his people. The relationship between God and his people is likened to that of a husband and wife. In the Gospel Jesus says, “When a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it bears much fruit.” Jesus himself is the grain of wheat - the Word of God - the Seed - planted among God’s chosen people. He died on the Cross, to bring salvation to the world and through his death and resurrection he bore fruit abundantly.

Today’s Gospel invites us to empty ourselves, to die to our old ways, and to live more fully as followers of Christ. As we come near the end of our Lenten journey we could stop and ask ourselves., “How has my relationship with Jesus changed over the past few weeks of Lent?” “How has my relationship with my family and my neighbors changed?” How has my relationship with my Parish Community changed?”

Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Pete & Nell Power; Ed Hurley; Darlene Boudreau;
April 5th Melissa Hurley; Lillian Power

Thursday 9:30 a.m. Glenn Newell; Murray Seward; Marion Sweeney;
April 6th Gladys Hookey; John Hunt
10:00 a.m. Stations of the Cross

Friday 9:30 a.m. Marion Sweeney; Ray McLean; Ada Carroll; Rita
April 7th Newton; Edward Laurie

Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Penance
April 8th 5:00 p.m. Lillian Power; Melissa Hurley; Darlene Broudreau; Bobby Power; Emma Noseworthy;
Larry Dunn; Martin & Cyril Cahill; Agnes Earle

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life
April 9th 6:30 p.m. Parish Penance Celebration

SANCTUARY CANDLE: Cyril, Enid & George Cahill

Collections

Offertory - 129 envelopes.......................................................................1258.75
Dues - 39 envelopes.................................................................................410.00
Toonie Collection.......................................................................................10.00
Lent - 2 children’s Folders............................................................................4.25
Lent - 4 Folders........................................................................................110.00
Development & Peace.- 1 envelope............................................................10.00
Flower Donations......................................................................................120.00
In Memory of: Larry Dunn; Arthur & Gwen Grant; James & Anne Roberts; Leonard & Margaret Metcalfe; James Metcalfe; Kareen Farhat

Thank you for your financial support
Liturgical Ministers
Sat. April 8th 5:00 p.m. Readers: Kevin George; Amanda Curnew;
Narrator: Christine Quinlan
S1 & S3 Janet Lahey
Eucharistic Ministers: Lydia Brazil; Jasmine Brazil; Ros Hurley; Jocelyn Murphy
Presentation of Gifts: Mabel & Mary Ann Gendreau
Ushers: George Jackman; Jason Hickey; Joey Kent; Christopher Delaney; Joey Sommerton; Peter Power

Sun. April 9th 10:30 a.m. Readers: Donovan Taplin; Susan Boone;
Narrator: Des McCarthy
S1 & S3: Teresita McCarthy
Eucharistic Ministers: Sister Elsie Lahey; Judy Burt; Sarah Burt; John Kent
Presentation of Gifts: Rita Lahey Family
Children’s Liturgy: Jennifer Sweeney
Ushers: Ray Whalen; Sid Maddigan; Art Whalen; Michael King

CHURCH CLEANING TEAM -4 FOR WEEK OF APRIL 3RD TO APRIL 7TH
TEAM 4

Visitation of Sick
On Friday of this week, we will visit the sick and the shut in’s of the parish. Please notify the office if you are not home on that day.

Development and Peace Diocesan Council Annual General Meeting
The Brother Jim McSheffrey Diocesan Council of St. John’s will hold its Annual General Meeting 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006, at The Lantern, Barnes Road, St. John’s. Parish contacts and other interested persons are cordially invited to attend. A light lunch will be provided. For information, please call Pat Kennedy at 747-0680 (after 6 p.m.). For more information about Development and Peace, please visit our website at www.devp.org.

Did you know?...
That we have a Catholic Population of 111,000 in this Archdiocese. There are 35,928 family units. In our parishes last year we celebrated 1,179 baptisms, 1,533 confirmations, 903 first communions, 435 marriages and 847 funerals.

Parish Penance Celebration
On Sunday, April 9th at 6:30 p.m. we will celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation. We will listen to the message of sacred scripture, acknowledge our sins and avail of the sacrament individually if you wish to do so. Please make a special effort to attend.

Flowers For Easter
This is the time of year when we place our order for the supply of flowers for the Easter Season. If your 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 support.

Dinner Theatre & Silent Auction
On Friday, April 7th, St. Michael’s High School will host a Dinner Theatre and Silent Auction at St. Michael’s Parish Hall. Viewing of the Auction Items will commence at 6:00 p.m. and the Dinner Theatre will start at 7:00 p.m. This year’s theme is Springtime Soiree.” Ticket cost are $15.00 single and $25.00 double. To purchase tickets, please call Mrs. Cobb at the school at 488-2828.
Home Religion Program
Parents and Youth are asked to attend the following meetings concerning the Home Religion Program. These meetings are not optional and we will discuss the celebration of the sacraments and other matters of importance. As we approach Easter, the schedule is becoming very busy and we ask that you please attend this meeting:
Sunday, April 9th at 2:00 p.m. : Year 2 and 3 Home Religion Program
Sunday, April 9th at 3:00 p.m. : Year 5 Home Religion Program

Chrism Mass
On Tuesday, April 11th at 7:30 p.m. at the Basilica, the Archbishop will bless the oils to be used in all parishes for the year. The mass of Chrism is a special celebration and all are invited to attend if you are in the city at that time.
Choir Practice
Choir member (new and old) are asked to attend our weekly choir practice as we prepare for the many liturgies of the Lenten and Easter Season. The date for the choir practice is Sunday, April 2nd, at 2:20 p.m. and Tuesday, April 4th at 7:30 p.m.

Welcome to the Christian Community
Our Parish welcomes into our Christian Community the following children who were baptized the past week. Jermey Nathan Patrick Barnes; Chole Patricia Emily Doyle;

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