ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

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

Mother’s Day:
Because God couldn’t be everywhere to look after our every single need, He sent us Mothers. While that may not be theologically correct, it is very close to the truth for most of us. When the ice comes in, everybody else seems to be getting summer and we are still waiting for Spring, I think we need a bright spot in our Calendar called Mother’s Day.
Mothers are the greatest unsung heroes. We need more than one day in a year to give her the gratitude and praise she deserves. Mothers don’t look for praise and yet they are powerful and deserving of appreciation. “The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.” They have to be “Jills of all trades and masters of everything.” At Baptism the priest reminds us that parents are the first teachers of their children in the faith and they are the best teachers. Here are some of the things a mother teaches to show us how special we are:
Individuality: “I don’t care how many of your friends are getting their nose pierced, you’re not!”
Economics: “Money doesn’t grow on trees!”
Patience: “We’ll leave when I say we’ll leave!”
Weight Control: “Don’t you get too big for your britches!”
Respect for Authority: “You’ll do it because I say so, and I’m your Mother!”
How to Delegate: “Just you wait until your father gets home!”
Humility: “You are not half as cute as you think you are!”
Less is More: “Get upstairs and wipe that eye shadow, lipstick and eye-liner off your face!”
Magic: “I know, because I got eyes in the back of my head!”
Transcendental Meditation “You sit there until you figure out why you should have known better!”
Family Closeness: “If you can’t take your sister, you are not going!”
Faith: “You’d better pray your teacher doesn’t tell me you are involved in this racket!”
Protect The Things You Love: “If I find those toys (or shoes or c.d.’s) in the middle of the floor just one more time – They’ll disappear!”
Responsibility: “You broke the window, you dented the car! Now you fix it and you pay for it!”
Imagination: “Just pretend they are real diamond earrings!”
Infinity: “Whatever happens, I’ll always be your Mother!”
Discuss these at the family table and see how many you can add to the list. On this Mother’s Day don’t forget to add a Thanks to the Blessed Mother for giving us Jesus who understands us as much as any mother or father could possibly understand us and love us.
A Special Happy Mother’s Day to the Mothers who treat our Parish so well.
Readings: Acts 15.1-2, 22-29 - Revelation 21.10-14, 22-23 - John 14.23-29

Wednesday May 16th 9:30 a.m. Jim Fitzpatrick; Horace Gendreau; Julia Gendreau;
Edna Kennedy; Special Intention

Thursday May 17th 7:00 p.m. Scott King; James Leo Murphy; Michael & Mary Ellen
Murphy; John Murphy; Patrick Newell

Friday May 18th 9:00 a.m. Irene & Gerald Costello; Patrick Murphy; William
O’Brien; Mary Rees; Arthur Reid

Saturday May 19th 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Penance
5:00 p.m. Marge Hawco & Von Byrne; Irene & Gerald Costello;
Patrick & Annie Lahey; Elizabeth Ann Clements; Mary & Joseph (Joe) Normore; Charles Bown Sr. & Jr.; Christine Bown; William, Bridget & Gerald Dwyer; Ed Hammond

Sunday May 20th 10:30 a.m. Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life
 

Collection for May 5th & May 6th, 2007
Offertory – 123 envelopes…………………………….…………………… $1,248.15
Dues – 7 envelopes………………………………………………………… 55.00
Stations of the Cross – 1envelope…………………………………………. 5.00
Holy Thursday – 1 envelope……………………………………………….. 10.00
Easter – 1 envelope………………………………………………………… 5.00
Development & Peace – 1 envelope……………………………………….. 5.00
Thank – You for Your Financial Support

Cemetery Mass Schedule - 2007
Bell Island (The Front) July 22nd , 2007 Sunday – 2:30 p.m.
Bell Island (Lance Cove) August 5th, 2007 Sunday – 2:30 p.m.

Kilbride July 3rd, 2007 Tuesday – 7:00 p.m.
Mt. Carmel July 10th, 2007 Tuesday – 7:00 p.m.
Belvedere July 17th, 2007 Tuesday – 7:00 p.m.
Holy Sepulchre July 24th, 2007 Tuesday – 7:00 p.m.
St. Thomas of Villanova (Topsail) July 22nd, 2007 Sunday – 2:00 p.m.

Liturgical Ministers
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Readers: Harriett Taylor & Colin Taylor
May 19th Eucharistic Ministers: Jasmine Brazil; Lydia Brazil; Helen Pitts;
Pat Craig
Presentation of Gifts: Bob Seward Family
Ushers: Bill Hammond; George Hickey; George
Jackman; Keith Pitts

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Readers: Patricia King & Jean Williams
May 20th Eucharistic Ministers: Joey Somerton; Bev Rees; Des McCarthy;
Teresita McCarthy

Presentation of Gifts: Valerie Gorman Family
Children’s Liturgy: Ros Hurley
Ushers: Ray Kennedy; Alex Newell; Charlie O’Brien Ray Whalen
Church Cleaning Team - #1 - for week of May 15th – May 18th , 2007
Ray Whalen Jr.; Joey Kent; Amanda Curnew; Jasmine Brazil; Tasha Brazil; Morgan Seward

CELEBRATING SACRAMENTS IN 2007:
Thanks to our leaders in The Home Religion Program, all young people who followed the program faithfully will be ready to celebrate their First Sacraments after the End of May:
May 26, 2007 (Saturday at 1:30 p.m.) Parents, Leaders and Pastor will meet for a short time and any questions that need to be answered will be attended to. The Parents and Young People will then work for an hour or so on suitable banners for the celebrations.
June 2, 2007 (Saturday at 7:00 p.m.: Those prepared will be Confirmed as a completion of their Baptism Initiation. They will receive First Communion at the same Mass.
June 13, 2007 (Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.) Young people who wish to celebrate their First Reconciliation will experience the wonderful peace of Confession, Contrition and Absolution.
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND KEEP THIS NOTICE HANDY!!!!!!!!

Inurnment of Ashes
The Inurnment of the Late James Fitzpatrick will take place at the R. C. Cemetery, Bell Island on Saturday, June 23rd, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. Please keep his family in your prayers.

Mercy Associates
The Original Group of the Mercy Associates will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, May 16th, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sister’s Residence.

A Learning Opportunity
Would you like to have a high school diploma? Are you 18 years of age or older?
We can help you prepare to write the GED tests that lead to a Newfoundland and Labrador High School Equivalency Certificate. Material provided and Transportation supported and the Cost is free. Call and ask for Alice at 488-2221. Please respond by Friday, May 18th, sponsored by Education, Resources and Support Services.

HOLY SHOW CONCERT
HOLY SHOW CONCERT – Tues. June 5th, at 8:00 p.m., Holy Trinity High School, Torbay. Tickets are $10.00 and can be obtained by calling 437-5979, Mary at 754-0852, Holy Trinity Parish Office at 437-6628 or at the door.

Archbishop’s Appeal
Please support Our Families, Our Community, Our Church by making a gift to the Archbishop’s Appeal on Sunday, May 27th or Sunday, June 3rd, 2007. Your gift large or small can make a difference. Many will continue to be affected by good works provided for them, their lives improved and their faith strengthened.

Fifth Annual Rosary
The Fifth (5th ) Annual Rosary and Procession sponsored by the Knights of Columbus will take place on Friday, May 25th, 7:30 p.m. at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. A reception will follow at St. Bon’s Gymnasium. All parishioners and their families and friends are cordially invited to participate in this experience.

World Communications Day
Today Catholics are invited to reflect upon the media of social communication (films, radio, television, newspapers, audio visuals) and how these influence our lives.
The media can promote values that lead to a more fully human society. The Church’s ministry is twofold. The media can be used to help promote the Gospel. At the same time, as receivers of the materials presented by the media, the faithful have a duty to support and promote worthwhile presentations on media and reject those which promote values contrary to spiritual growth.

Rosary: Month of May
During the month of May, parishioners are invited to pray the Rosary as a family, privately or before our weekday Mass. Please take time to reverence Mary, the Mother of God and our Spiritual Mother.

Happy 97th Birthday
Our Parish Community would like to wish Mary (Molly) Delahunty a Happy 97th Birthday, on Monday, May 14th, 2007. Best Wishes from all of us.

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