ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

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

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
February 11th, 2007

A tree that is planted by the riverside grows and bears fruit. In the same way, those who trust in God are truly blessed. As we gather in this house of God, let us ask God to increase our trust in him and reliance on him.
First Reading: Jeremiah 17: 5-8......The life of those who trust in man is as precarious as that of a shrub growing in the desert. Whereas the life of those who trust in God is as sure as that of a tree growing by the waterside.
Second Reading: 1Cor 15:12, 16-20.....The resurrection of Christ is the foundation on which our faith and hope rest.
Gospel: Luke 6:17, 20-26.....This contains Luke’s version of the Beatitudes, (Whereas Matthew has nine Beatitudes, Luke has only four, with however, four corresponding ‘woes’).
SCRIPTURE NOTE:
For this and the following two Sundays we will be reading from Luke’s Sermon on the Plain’ which parallels Matthew’s ‘Sermon on the Mount’.
Glares the poor blessed. The poor are the ‘little ones’ who have trust in but God.
The Beatitudes echo the program Jesus announced in the synagogue at Nazareth. Whereas Matthew has nine Beatitudes, Luke has only four, with however, four corresponding ‘woes’
 

Sunday Feb. 18th 10:30 a.m. Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life

Collections for Feb. 3rd, & Feb. 4th, 2007
Offertory - 115 envelopes.................................................................... $1,103.19
Dues-11 envelopes............................................................................... $90.00
Initial - 3 envelopes............................................................................. $28.00
Donation in Memory of Jim Fitzpatrick............................................... $25.00
Thank-you for your financial support

SANCTUARY CANDLE: In Memory of Horrace Gendreau
Knights of Columbus/St. Michael’s Parish Ticket Sweep
Once again this year the Parish and the Knights of Columbus will combine efforts in the Knights of Columbus State Lottery. Members of the Knights will be in Church at the end of the Weekend Masses to distribute tickets to parishioners and Knights who which to support the fundraiser by purchasing a ticket or taking a ticket or tickets to sell. The cost of the ticket is $40.00. However, the prize structure has been changed from previous years. The 1st prize is $50,000.00, 2nd prize $15,000.00, 3rd prize $5,000.00,
5 prizes of $1,000.00 and 10 prizes of $500.00. This is a major fundraiser for St. Michael’s Parish and the Knights and your support is very much appreciated.

Last Year’s Blessed Palm
Parishioners are invited to bring the blessed palm which you received last year to the church in the coming weeks to prepare for Ash Wednesday, which be celebrated on Feb. 21st. It is the burning of dried palms that provide the blessed ashes we receive on Ash Wednesday.

2007 - Cemetery Schedule
Cemetery Mass at the Front: Sunday, July 22th, @ 2.30 p.m.
Cemetery Mass at Lance Cove: Sunday, Aug. 5th @ 2:30 p.m. (Date Rescheduled)
Please note the changes made to Cemetery Mass for Lance Cove

Liturgical Ministers
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Readers: Ashley Curnew & Pat Craig
Feb. 17th Eucharistic Ministers: Irene Delahunty; Jasmine Brazil; Lydia Brazil; Carol Clarke; Rosemary O’Keefe
Presentation of Gifts: Millie & George Jackman
Ushers: Bill Hammond; George Hickey; George Jackman; Keith Pitts

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Readers: Sharon Hammond & Valerie Gorman
Feb. 18th Eucharistic Ministers: Joseph Sommerton; Jody Whelan; Patricia King; Connie Cole; Beverly Rees
Presentation of Gifts: Clara Hammond & Riv Fitzgerald
Children’s Liturgy: Teresita McCarthy
Ushers: Ray Kennedy; Alex Newell; Charlie O’Brien; Ray Whalen

Church Cleaning Team - 1 - for week of Feb 12th - Feb. 16th, 2007
Ray Whalen Jr.; Joey Kent; Amanda Curnew; Jasmine Brazil; Tasha Brazil

St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Please schedule the following events in your calendar for you and your family to enjoy St. Patrick’s Weekend together.
Wednesday, March 14th, Super Card Game with special prizes.
Saturday, March 17th Irish Stew Dinner
Sunday, March 18th St. Patrick’s Day - Irish Concert

Tax Receipts 2006
Copies of the tax receipts for the year 2006 are available at the back of the church. Thank you for your generous offering.

Knights of Columbus State Essay Contest 2007
The State Council of the Knights of Columbus for Newfoundland & Labrador is sponsoring an essay writing contest. They are to write on the following subject.
Why do you feel so few young men and women are choosing to become priests or religious today? All students from grades 7 to 12 are eligible. The essay should be 500 words or less. The prize winners will be announced at the Knights of Columbus convention on May 20th. First Place-$200.00; Second Place - $100.00; Third Place - $50.00. Deadline for entries: April 25th, 2007 and to be submitted to Mr. Pat Gambin, State Warden, 4542 RR2, Corner Brook, NL A2H 6B9
Letter from Diocese of Grand Falls
Dear Faithful People:

The year 2009 will mark the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of the first Council of the Knights of Columbus in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
During these past 100 years, the dedication and participation of the Knights in the social and religious life of the province forms a proud chapter of history.
As a Fraternal Organization of Catholic Men, the Knights touch the lives of many people and give strong witness to their Catholic faith.

On behalf of myself, Archbishop O’Brien of St. John’s, and Bishop Crosby of St. George’s & Labrador, I thank the Knights for their strong promotion of family life, to the assistance they give to brother Knights in distress, and the help they bring in time of disaster, both in financial and in volunteer hours in the province of Newfoundland & Labrador.

The Knights are also to be commended for the service they give to the church especially in their strong support of the Bishops in the cause of human life and the sanctity and dignity of marriage. I take this opportunity to join with my brother Bishops in encouraging every Catholic man to think seriously of becoming a member of the Knights of Columbus - the largest Catholic fraternal organization in the world.

Sincerely,

+Most Rev. Martin W. Currie
Bishop of Grand Falls
State Chaplain
Knights of Columbus, NL
 

Did you know?.....
That Pope Benedict XV1 has declared a plenary indulgence for the World Day of the Sick being celebrated this Sunday, Feb. 11th. A decree issued on January 25, 2007 grants the indulgence to those who participate in the Mass for the World Day of the Sick in Seoul, Korea and to those who participate in a similar ceremony that day “at any other place decided by the ecclesiastical authorities.” The indulgence is also granted to health-care personnel whose duties make it impossible for them to attend ceremonies for the World Day of the Sick, and to the sick who cannot attend the ceremonies, if they pray for the welfare of the sick on that day.

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