ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

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

1st Reading: Acts 4:7-12:...There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. 2nd Reading: 1 John 3:1-2:...We will see God as he is.
Gospel: John 10:11-18....The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep
The Fourth Sunday of Easter is Good Shepherd Sunday. Each year on this Sunday a passage from the Gospel of John is proclaimed on Jesus the Shepherd. Both the First Reading and the Gospel, emphasize leadership. In the reading from Acts, Peter displays leadership. Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter speaks to the rulers and the elders fearlessly. He tells them the sick are cured, not by him, but by Jesus Christ, whom they had crucified, and who was raised from the dead. In the Gospel Jesus shows us how the shepherd leads the sheep and cares for them. In the same way it is our responsibility to care for those in our midst. It is the people who are called to shepherd those in their care. They have the responsibility to care for children both physically and spiritually; to teach them and to protect them. In our society we have also, Government leaders, law makers, doctors, nurses, police persons, security personnel, etc. All these people share in the mission of the Good Shepherd. This Sunday is also dedicated to World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Christians are invited to reflect on the meaning of God’s call and to pray for vocations. The whole Christian community shares the responsibility for fostering vocations. To do this we must be aware of the importance and need of vocations to the priesthood and religious life in our local Church. We can promote vocations in a very practical way by telling a young man or young woman that you think he or she has a vocation to the priesthood or religious life. Prayer for vocations deserves a place in daily prayer.

Thursday 11:00 a.m. Chancellor Park, St. John’s
2:00 p.m. Escasoni Home, St. John’s
3:00 p.m. Glenn Brook Lodge, St. John’s
7:00 p.m. Dan, Vera & Colleen Dwyer; Agnes Reid; Power Family
& Ed Power Sr. & Jr; Elias & Gertrude Basha
7:45 p.m. Knights of Columbus Meeting

Friday 9:30 a.m. Phoebie Byrne; William Mercer; Ray McLean; Florence
May 12th Pennell; Walter Fillier; Lillian Power

Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Penance
May 13th 5:00 p.m. Pete & Nell Power; Aiden & Madonna Power;
Hammond, Stone & Eveleigh Family; Genevieve Young & Harold Dunn; Deceased Members of Pendergast & Bown Family; Amelia & Patrick Hammond; Edward Cole

Sunday 10:30 a.m. All Mothers Living and Deceased
May 14th

SANCTUARY CANDLE: CYRIL J. CAHILL
 

COLLECTION
Offertory................................................................................................... $1346.00
Dues - 47 envelopes................................................................................... 426.00
Easter - 4 envelopes................................................................................... 45.00
Lent -2 Folders.......................................................................................... 40.00
Donation in Memory of Richard Foley...................................................... 50.00
Thank you for your kind support

Congratulations
We extend congratulations to the graduating class of St. Michael’s High School as they celebrate their achievement and success this weekend. We pray that they will continue to study hard and gain the success of senior high. We assure the class of our continued support and guidance in the future.

Liturgical Ministers
Sat. May 13th 5:00 p.m. Readers: Teresita McCarthy & Des McCarthy
Eucharistic Ministers: Ros Hurley; Carol Clarke; Loretta Byrne; Fred Carroll
Presentation of Gifts: Betty & Kevin Quigley
Ushers: George Jackman; Joey Kent; Christopher Delaney; Bill Hammond; Peter Power; Joey Somerton

Sun. May 14th 10:30 a.m. Readers: Valerie Gorman; Janet Lahey
Eucharistic Ministers: Christine Quinlan; Riv Fitzgerald; Shirley Murphy; Karen Seward
Presentation of Gifts: Patricia & Michael King
Children’s Liturgy: Karen Seward
Ushers: Ray Whalen; Sid Maddigan; Art Whelan; Michael King

Church Cleaning Team -2- for week of May 9th to May12 th
Lorraine Cahill; Mary Doherty; Geraldine Fitzgerald; Riv Fitzgerald; Patricia King

World Day of Prayer for Vocations
On the fourth Sunday of Easter, Christians are invited to reflect on the meaning of God’s call and to pray for vocations.

The Vatican Council documents (Church, Bishops, priesthood, religious life, laity, Church in the modern world) speak of the ways in which God calls us to serve and work for the spread of the kingdom. Christ the Good Shepherd continues to lead his people through his Bishops, priests, and deacons, and calls many to follow him in this way.
The whole Christian community shares the responsibility for fostering vocations. The first step is to live in a full Christian manner. Families with a lively spirit of faith, love and reverence contribute greatly to this work Spiritually active parishes, where people take a full part, help to promote vocations.

Battle of the Atlantic
On Sunday, May 7th at 3:00 p.m. at the Seaman’s Memorial, Lance Cove, the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 18 will gather to remember the Battle of the Atlantic. All parishioners and friends are invited to take time to pray and remember this day. May our time of prayer help renew our constant hope for peace throughout the world.

Dates to Remember
Wednesday, May 10th at 4:00 p.m:....... Teachers & Staff Appreciation Service
Wednesday, May 17th at 6:30 p.m:....... Year 3 Penance Celebration
Sunday, June 4th, 10:30 a.m:.................First Eucharist Celebration
 

Sympathy
Our parish extends sympathy to the family and friends of the late Mr. Ed Hammond. The late Mr. Hammond is the son of Mr & Mrs Bill Hammond , Lance Cove . We assure the family of our prayers during this time of grief. May the soul of Edward Hammond rest in peace. Amen.
 

Congratulations
Our parish extends congratulations to the children of the Year 1 Home Religion Program who as they have now completed the program. Sincere thanks to the parents and guardians who supported the children in their efforts to pass on the faith and shared in the Year 1 Religion Program.
 

Teachers & Support Staff
Throughout the years teachers and support staff who care for the education of our youth have given beyond duty to care for the educational formation of our youth. As a sign of gratitude and appreciation, our parish in collaboration with the local council of the Knights of Columbus will honor and extend congratulations. Parishioners and friends are invited to a special service at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10th. Following the service a social will take place in our parish hall. I extend a special invitation to parents who have children in our schools to join us and extend a word of appreciation. Please make a special effort to attend.

Mercy Congregation in Newfoundland & Labrador
...The Story of the Mercy Congregation in Newfoundland and Labrador...”WEAVERS OF THE TAPESTRY” by Sister Katherine E. Bellamy, RSM., will be launched on Saturday, May 13th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist Museum. This new 963 page history of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy tells the story of the circumstances of the founding; the character, example, and teachings of the foundress; the sufferings, hardships, joys, and triumphs of the members; the accounts of new missions undertaken; and the tales of saintly and not-so-saintly individuals are all elements in a congregational history that has been passed down through the years and is still unfolding. This book presents in truth and simplicity the story of a group of ordinary women who did ordinary things but who did them extraordinarily well. It is an attempt to capture the spirit that called young women to give up home, with all that this implies, in an attempt to bring a little more equality and justice to the world. They did this by educating the young, caring for the poor and the sick, and empowering people to take
control of their own lives and destinies so that all people might live in dignity and peace.

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