ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

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

Ascension to Glory

In many dioceses, today is celebrated as the solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. This solemnity celebrates the last appearance of Jesus to the disciples after the Resurrection. All of the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) recount that Jesus summoned the disciples before his Ascension. From there he commissioned them to go out into the world to preach, to teach, to spread the Gospel, and to baptize. Luke’s Gospel, which we hear today, includes a reference to the coming Spirit who will assist them in this mission.
In a way, the Ascension of Jesus to the right hand of the Father is only part of what we honor and commemorate today. The other part of this day is found in the great commission of Christ to his disciples. In their commission, we find ours as well. As the Church, the Body of Christ here on earth, we too are sent by the risen, ascended King! We too are to go out and to lead others to Christ.
In this great Christian mission we find our inheritance, as the Opening Prayer for today’s liturgy reminds us: In following Christ we are led into the new creation that will be fully established when he returns in glory at the end of time. At that time, as his followers, we too will be glorified with him. Eleven weeks ago, on the Second Sunday of Lent, we heard the account of the Transfiguration of the Lord – in which we see our future transformation promised to those who follow Christ. Today, in the Ascension we see a similar promised future as those who have baptized into the death and Resurrection of Christ: to sit with him at the end of time in the great kingdom of God. For this, as we pray today, is our glory and hope.

First Reading: Acts 1.1-11
As the disciples were watching, Jesus was lifted up.
Second Reading: Hebrews 9.24-28; 10. 19-23
Christ entered into heaven itself.
Gospel: Luke 24.46-53
Jesus withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven.

Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Gerald Mulcahy; Ray Evoy; Bernard Fowler;
May 23rd James Fitzpatrick; Amelia Hammond

Thursday 7:00 p.m. Matilda Kirby; Norman & Mary Luffman; Cecil Penny;
May 24th Vince & Marion Sweeney; Arthur Crummey

Friday 9:00 a.m. Pat & Michael McLean; Mary Hammond; Joe Kavanagh;
May 25th Ralph McCarthy; Bob Kavanagh

Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Penance
May 26th 5:00 p.m. Pete & Nell Power; Pat Byrne; Deceased Members of
Flannery Family; Edward, Josephine & Patrick Jackman;
James & Sarah Kavanagh; James & Florence Kavanagh;
Kathleen & Kay Kent; William Bursey

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life
May 27th

Collections for May 12th – May 13th, 2007
Offertory – 112 envelopes…………………………….…………………… $987.80
Papal Charities – 2 envelopes……………………………………………… 7.00
Thank – You for Your Financial Support

Cemetery Cleanup
We trust that all parishioners will become involved in the annual clean up of our cemeteries. Please start early and remove the debris, especially old fences and concrete that have deteriorated during the past years. The cemetery is very sacred ground and our loved ones deserve the most dignified and respected property in our Community. Please visit the grave site of your loved ones and support our efforts to beautify the property.

Caring By Sharing
St. Michael’s Parish has designated the First Sunday of each month for a collection of fresh vegetables for the Caring By Sharing (Foodbank). Through this program we hope to see success in that no one goes hungry and lives are changed for the better. This will help to give a balanced diet for those that are in need. Thank you for your generous support of our food sharing efforts. God Bless each one.

Liturgical Ministers
Saturday 5:00.p.m. Readers: Ashley Curnew & Karen Seward
May 26th Eucharistic Ministers: Art Whelan; Betty Quigley; Rosemary
O’Keefe; Jody Whelan
Presentation of Gifts: Shirley Murphy & Carol Clarke
Ushers: Leo Byrne; Fred Carroll; George Hickey;
Brian Tulk

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Readers: Sister Phyllis Corbett & Susan Boone
May27th Eucharistic Ministers: Bonnie Spracklin; Tom Spracklin;
Sid Maddigan; Christine Quinlan
Presentation of Gifts: Clara Hammond & Riv Fitzgerald
Children’s Liturgy: Ruth Bennett
Ushers: Tom Cole; Kevin Delahunty; Sidney Rees;
Ray Whalen

Church Cleaning Team - #2 - for week of May 1st – May 4th, 2007
Madeline Lewis; Angela Johnson; Marg Lewis; Jean Ezekiel; Angel Ezekiel; Peter Power

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.

Touch of Class Ticket Draw
The winners of the tickets that were sold for the Touch of Class are:
1st Prize: Won by: Lisa Arnold, ticket # 0441
Drawn by: Irene Delahunty
2nd Prize: Won by: Pat Craig, ticket # 0674; Drawn by: Rosalyn Clarke

Peace Week
Peace Week began on the 13th of May ending on the 19th of May. May 14th , was recognized Internationally as Peace Officer Memorial Day. “Peace Officers Memorial Day is a day to honor the memory of those heroes who have fallen in the line of duty, and to recognize all those who put themselves at risk every day in the fight against crime, violence and terrorism.” We congratulate all Peace Officers especially our R.C.M.P. who locally serve the cause of peace and who put their life on line for our safety.

Archbishop’s Appeal
“May 27th begins the collection for the Archbishop’s Appeal in support of Pastoral care services within our diocese. Your support is needed, and it is a way we can show our love for God and one another. Please give generously.”

HOLY SHOW CONCERT
THE HOLY SHOW CONCERT at Holy Trinity High School, Torbay, Tuesday, June 5th ,
is SOLD OUT. There will be NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR.

Third Annual Flatrock Penitential Pilgrimage
On September 15th the St. Joseph Prayer group will again be sponsoring the Annual Flatrock Pilgrimage under the patronage of Archbishop Wm. A. Carew. The walk will start at 12:00 noon at the junction of Windgap and Torbay Roads (Duffett’s Parking Lot) and end at Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto at approx. 3:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be available in the parish hall. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will begin at 4:00 p.m. preceded by Confessions. Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament will follow. For information call 753-2681, 722-4842, 722-4842, 722-6055 or visit the website: www.flatrockpilgrimage.org.

Awards Day: Boys & Girls Club
The Annual Awards Day for the Boys and Girls Club will take place on Sunday, May 27th, at 2:30 p.m. Please make a special effort to attend and support the youth of our Community. Sincere thanks and blessings to the leaders of the Club who coordinate the many events and provide great example and leadership to the boys and girls of the Club.

In Memorial
Our Parish continues to invite parishioners to remember their loved ones in a special way by making a donation toward the bulletin and the Sanctuary candle. If you wish, you may make a donation of $20.00 for the weekly bulletin to be printed in memory of your loved one for that week. You may also donate $10.00 to light the Sanctuary candle in memory of your loved one and the names will be acknowledged in the bulletin. We thank the many parishioners who have already contributed to this memorial in honor of their loved one and we hope that this will invite others to do the same.

40th Anniversary of Development & Peace
The 40th Anniversary of Development & Peace Eucharistic Celebration will be recorded for Broadcast on June 3rd to 9th only, on the Radio-Canada web site at:
www.radio-canada.ca/television/seigneur

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