ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

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

Today, all over the world, the Church celebrates with those who have been elected for the Easter Sacraments, the first of the three Scrutinies.
Today, and on the next two Sundays as well, the elect will come before God to carefully and seriously examine their hearts, their souls, and their lives. They will be led through these rites in which Christ, through the Gospels that are proclaimed, gently yet powerfully reveals to them the areas of their lives that need to be strengthened and healed.
Three powerful Gospels from Year A may be proclaimed: the Johannine stories of the Samaritan woman at the well, the man born blind, and the raising of Lazarus. Through each of these Gospels, Christ reveals to the elect the areas of their lives that are still in need of his saving presence and action. Through these Gospels, the elect are led to “see” (be illumined) the areas of their lives that are in need of Christ, who is, for them, life –giving water, their light in darkness, life in the face of death.
In the light that these Gospels cast, the Church then prays over the elect, using ancient prayers of exorcism. These prayers are meant to strengthen them in the midst of their spiritual journey against the power of sin and evil as they prepare to meet their Saviour in the sacraments.
Although these rites are meant principally for the elect, they serve also to assist the baptized in their Lenten journey of baptismal renewal and recommitment to Christ. On these three Sundays, the elect and the baptized are together led by Christ to see anew how he is, indeed, Savior and Redeemer: the way, the truth, and the life.

First Reading: Exodus 3. 1-8a, 13-15
Moses, you will tell the Israelites: I AM has sent me to you.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10. 1-6, 10-12
Our ancestor’s experience in the desert under Moses is recorded to instruct us.
Gospel: Luke 13. 1-9
Unless you turn back to God, you will perish as they did.

Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Pete & Nell Power; Edna Kennedy; Albert Dalton;
March 13th Bernard Fowler; Margaret Flynn

Wednesday March 14th 9:00 a.m. William O’Brien; Patrick Newell; William Furey;
Michael Gosine; Frances & Albert Haley

Thursday March 15th 7:00 p.m. Joseph Normore; Ann (Sis) Fowler; Diane (Jones) Bickford ;
. Mary Hedderson; John Hunt

Friday March 16th 12:00 p.m. Alexander Willcott; Melissa Hurley; Frances Jackman;
Peter & Frances Jackman; Angniezka Jaskot
My Way of the Cross

Saturday March 17th 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Penance
5:00 p.m. Noel Bartlett; Ray Evoy; Matilda Kirby; James P. Delahunty;
Frank Pendergast Sr. & Jr.; Michael & Margaret Mclean;
Scott King; Kathleen & Harold Gosine; Fred Whalen;
Emma Joy; Albert Dalton; Amelia Hammond

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

Collection for Mar. 3rd & Mar. 4th , 2007
Offertory – 119 envelopes…………………………….……………………… $1, 205.75
Dues – 13 envelopes………………….………………………………………… 130.00
Ash Wednesday – 6 envelopes…………………………..……………………. 23.25
Donation in Memory of Bernard Fowler……………………………………….. 20.00
Donation in Memory of William O’Brien & Patricia Newell………………….. 20.00
Thank –You for your Financial Support

Dates To Remember
April 6th Good Friday
April 7th Holy Saturday
April 8th Easter Sunday

Lenten Folders
Lenten folders are available at the entrances of our Church. Lent is a time for all of us to make our daily offering and consider supporting the needs of our Parish. Please encourage the children to make their sacrifice and to participate in the Lenten offering.
 

Liturgical Ministers
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Readers: Des McCarthy & Teresita McCarthy
Mar. 17th Eucharistic Ministers: Helen Pitts; Karen Seward; Art Whelan;
Betty Quigley
Presentation of Gifts: Lydia Brazil Family
Ushers: Bill Hammond; George Hickey; George
Jackman; Keith Pitts

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Readers: Kelly Whelan & Gary Gosine
Mar. 18th Eucharistic Ministers: John Kent; Riv Fitzgerald; Patricia King;
Joey Somerton
Presentation of Gifts: Tom Cole Family
Children’s Liturgy: Ruth Bennett
Ushers: Ray Kennedy; Alex Newell; Charlie O’Brien; Ray Whalen

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

St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
Please schedule the following events into your calendar for next weekend and support the cause.

Saturday, March 17th, Irish Stew Supper
TAKE OUT: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EAT IN: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
($5.00 for Irish Stew, Roll and Desert). COME HUNGRY, GO AWAY HAPPY

Sunday, March 18th, 7:00 p.m., St. Michael’s Parish Hall
St. Patrick’s Day Concert: Admission: $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children.

Monday, March 19th, 8:30 p.m., Super Card Game with special prizes.

Tickets for the Irish Stew suppers are going fast and you have only one more week left if you wish to purchase a ticket. You can purchase your ticket from Christine Quinlan; Ursula Lahey; Rose Kent; Mrs. Margaret Kent or Joan Whalen. Enjoy a relaxing evening at home with a take out or come and eat in at the hall and enjoy an evening with family and friends

Donations Needed for Irish Stew Supper:
At the back of the Church you will find a sheet to register your name if you wish to donate to the Irish Stew Supper. Donations of rolls and/or cookies would be greatly appreciated and would help our fund raising. Thank you for your kind support.
 

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 or in the collection with the names of those you wish to pray for at the Easter liturgies. Thank you for your support.

Parish Penance Celebration
On Sunday, March 25th, at 3:00 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.

Ministry List
The Ministry List is now available at the back of the Church. Please ensure that you pick up your scheduled Ministry list and if you are unable to assist on the day that you are scheduled, please have someone to fill in for you.

Home Religion Program
NOTICE FOR PARENTS:
Current themes for the Home Religion Program are now being distributed through the schools. Parents and Children are asked to attend the following meeting concerning the Home Religion Program.

Year 1…….Saturday, March 24th, 2007 @ 1:00 p.m. Parents and Children

Year 2…….Saturday, March 24th, 2007 @ 1:45 p.m. Parents and Children

Year 3 to 5...Saturday, March 24th, 2007 @ 3:00 p.m. Parents and Children

Knights of Columbus Ticket Sweep
The ticket sweep for our Parish continues to be doing very well. We still must sell a lot more tickets if we are to gain the extra bonus for the sale of 400 tickets. To those who are home on a holiday or if you have not yet purchased a ticket at a cost of $40.00, please stop by the Sacristy after Mass and support this very important cause. Please support St. Michael’s Parish and the local council of the Knights of Columbus.

Mass of Chrism
On Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at 7:30 p.m., The Mass of Chrism will be celebrated in the Cathedral Basilica of St.John the Baptist. 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 parishioners are invited to attend..

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