ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

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

We are celebrating the feast of the Blessed Trinity. We begin and end the Eucharist with the names of the Father, the Son, and the Spirit on our lips. The Trinity is a mystery to be celebrated with childlike love and trust. Our celebration of the Eucharist should deepen our relationship with the Blessed Trinity.

First Reading: (Deut 4:32-34.39-40). Moses reminds the people of the close and loving relationship God established with them, and of the obligations and blessings that flow from such a relationship.
Second Reading: (Rom 8:14-17). Through the in-dwelling of the Holy Spirit, we have become children of God and co-heirs with Christ his Son.
Gospel (Mt 28:16-20). In his last appearance to his apostles, Jesus commissions them to preach the Gospel to all peoples, and promises to be with them to the end of time.
The First Reading talks about the power and glory of God, who nonetheless, entered into a close and loving relationship with his people, Israel, and of the obligations and blessings that flow from such a relationship. This reading stresses the oneness of God.
In the Second Reading this relationship is taken deeper; we are not just members of God’s people, but members of God’s family. We are God’s children. The Holy Spirit dwells within us and has made us co-heirs with the Son. This reading makes clear reference to the three persons in God.
The Gospel also makes reference to the three persons of the Blessed Trinity. Jesus, who has total power over the whole universe, now empowers his apostles to preach the Gospel to the whole world. The all-powerful Son of God promises to be with them (and by implication with us) until the end of time. The mission of the Church is to help all people to know the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Thursday June 15th 11:00 a.m. Deanery Meeting, Outer Cove
 7:00 p.m. Margaret Flynn; Elizabeth Hunt; Richard Foley; Phoebe Byrne; George Cahill

Friday June 16th 9:30 a.m. Walt Fillier; Marion Sweeney; Art Cummings; Marie &
 Benedict Farrell

Saturday June 17th 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Penance
 5:00 p.m. Aiden & Madonna Power; Ed Hammond; John & Bride Kent; Stephen Hawco; William Moore; John King; Vincent & Patricia McGrath; Thomas & Anastisa Cole; Michael & Margaret McLean; Steven & Thomas Hammond & Dec. Family; Robert & James Lane

Sunday June 18th 10:30 a.m. All Fathers Living & Deceased
 

SANCTUARY CANDLE: CYRIL J. CAHILL

COLLECTIONS
Offertory - 129 envelopes....................................................................... $1401.00
Dues - 14 envelopes............................................................................... 150.00
Building up The Kingdom of God - 48 envelopes.................................. 766.00
Insurance - 16 envelopes......................................................................... 152.00
Donation in Memory of Blair Dalton...................................................... 60.00
Donations Toward Sanctuary Candle:
In Memory of Pat Ezekiel from Jean Ezekiel........................................... 100.00
In Memory of Ed Hammond from Bill & Mary Hammond....................... 100.00
In Memory of Rose Marie Murphy from Mary & Edward Murphy........... 100.00
Memory of Michael & Margaret McLean & Family from Ann & Marg Mclean 50.00
In Memory of Larry Dunn from Dora Dunn.............................................. 50.00
In Memory of Gordon Power & Neil Maloney from Ann Power............... 25.00
In Memory from Ray & Bride Jackman.................................................... 20.00
Thank-you for your financial support
 

Liturgical Ministers
SaturdayJune 17th  5:00 p.m. Readers: Rosemary O’Keefe & Amanda Curnew
Eucharistic Ministers: Loretta Byrne; Fred Carroll; Cecilia Kent; Mary Power
Presentation of Gifts: Millie & George Jackman
Ushers: Leo Byrne; Fred Carroll; George Hickey; Cyril Jackman; Jim Pendergast; Brian Tulk

Sunday June 18th 10:30 a.m. Readers: Geraldine Fitzgerald & Christine Quinlan

Eucharistic Ministers: Connie Cole; Rosanne Grant; Sid Maddigan; Sister Eileen Osborne
Presentation of Gifts: Tom Cole Family
Ushers: Michael King; Sid Maddigan; Art Whelen; Ray Whalen

Church Cleaning Team -3- for week of June 6th to June 9th
Margaret Bickford; Dianne Delaney; Mary Delaney; Lee Doyle; Andrea Galway;
George Jackman

Knights of Columbus Meeting
The regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus will take place on Tuesday, June 13th at 7:45 p.m.. All members are asked to make a special effort to attend.

Academic Achievement
We extend congratulations to the following who graduated from Memorial University during the recent ceremonies: Darryl Maddigan (Bachelor of Arts); Jo Ann Bennett (Bachelor of Commerce). We are very proud of your success and we wish you well in all your future endeavors.

Cemetery Clean Up
This is the time of year we start the annual clean up of our cemeteries. Please visit the resting places of your loved ones during the coming weeks and remove any old fences or debris . It is important that the resting places of our loved ones is cared for and cleaned . It is our expectation that any fences that are in poor condition or not painted ought to be removed from the site and no new fences erected. Thanks for your support and let us continue to show our love for our deceased and to ensure that our tourists and all of us acknowledge that our loved ones are given the highest respect and reverence in the manner we maintain their resting places.

Summer Vacations/Ministries
The Ministry list for the months of July to October will soon be completed within the next couple of weeks. During the summer months, many of you will be away on weekends and enjoying a well deserved holiday. If you are unavailable to fulfill weekend ministries at the church, please find a substitute. Thank you for your support.

Did you know?...
That a mini - World Youth Day will take place in Moncton, NB, from August 16 -20, 2006. It is open to youth and young adults from the Atlantic region 15 years of age and older. Youth and chaperones will be billeted with host families in Moncton Diocese area. Cost $250.00 per person if driving (based on one vehicle with 5 passengers) or $400.00 per person if flying. Deadline for registration is Friday, June 30th. Registration details and forms are available from Linda Maher, Archdiocesan Youth Co-Ordinator, at 726-3660 or e-mail youthcentre@nf.aibn.com. A great opportunity for youth to express and celebrate their faith amidst the excitement and enthusiasm of WYD!

Kiwanis Dinner & Dance
The Kiwanis Governor’s Ball will take place on Bell Island, June 17th, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Augustine’s School. Govenor Hazel Brandon, from Suriname, South America, will visit the NL Division Clubs at Bell Island. Gary Gosine is the LT. Gov. for the NL Clubs. You can call any Kiwanian for Tickets. The Deadline for the tickets is June 10th, 2006. All proceeds for the dinner and dance will go to St. Augustine’s School Lunch Program. Cost of the tickets are $15.00 single.

Dinner Theatre
Patrick’s Mercy Home Foundation and Spirit of Newfoundland Productions are hosting a Dinner Theatre in support of St. Patrick’s Mercy Home . Join us at Spirit of Newfoundland’s 10th Anniversary Spectacular Show, Thursday, July 13, 2006, Majestic Theatre, 390 Duckworth Street. Cost $65.00 (tax Inc). ***Call Jim Byrne at 726-2687 ext. 229 for tickets or information.***

St. Peter’s Parish, Mt. Pearl - 10th Annual Golf Tournament:
Scheduled for Monday, July 10th, 2006 at the Willows. Teams and individuals invited, $80.00 per person to play. Hole sponsors, volunteers and prize donors also invited. For more information, please call the Parish Office at (709) 364 - 8606.

Philomena Chafe Memorial Pilgrimage to Ste. Anne De Beaupre.
(With visits also to St. Joseph’s Oratory and Cap de la Madeleine). GROUP 2, August 16 -23, 2006, for further information you may call Joanne Chafe @ (709) 579-7924.

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