ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH

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

Come, Holy Spirit, come! – And from your celestial
Home – Shed a ray of light divine!
In today’s liturgy, before the Gospel Acclamation, we sing the great Pentecost Sequence: a song of praise to the Holy Spirit, in Latin known as Veni Sancte Spiritus. This song dates back to the thirteenth century (attribute to Pope Innocent 111) and is a beautifully poetic prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to come and to shine divine light on all humanity.
Using stirring titles, the prayer calls on the Holy Spirit to come down upon us. It gives witness to the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the world. If our souls are weary, it reminds us, the Holy Spirit brings us rest; in the heat of temptation, the Holy Spirit brings graceful coolness; if our souls are heavy and burdened by sorrow, the Holy Spirit consoles us.
The prayer continues, asking the Holy Spirit to wash us, to bring healing to the injured soul, to soften the hardened heart, to warm the cold-hearted, and to lead the lost. It ends by asking the Holy Spirit to give the seven holy gifts, to give reward to the virtuous and to lead us through death to salvation.
There are various translations of the sequence set to music. As the Easter season comes to a close, find a copy of this prayer. Pray it at various times today, in observance of Pentecost. Pray it throughout the coming season. Pray it whenever you are in need of a reminder of God’s great love and care, given to us through the Holy Spirit. Veni, Sancte Spiritus! Holy Spirit, Come! Alleluia!
First Reading: Acts 2, 1-11
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages.
Second Reading: Romans 8.8-17
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.
Gospel: John 14.15-16, 23b-26
The Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything.

Sunday June 3rd 10:30 a.m. Vocations to the Priesthood & Religious Life
 

Priests Retreat
During the coming week, Father Jim will be on annual retreat with the all the priests of the
Archdiocese, therefore, no Mass will be celebrated until Saturday, June 2nd. This will be a
time to gather with the priests, take time to pray and have some quiet time with Our
Lord. In case of Emergency, you may contact the Parish Office at 488-2525.
Please pray for the blessings of the retreat for all priests.

Collections for May 19th – May 20th, 2007
Offertory – 110 envelopes…………………………….…………………. $985.05
Papal Charities – 14 envelopes…………………………………………… 193.00
Dues – 2 envelopes………………………………………………………. 30.00
Archbishop’s Annual Campaign – 1 envelope…………………………… 5.00
Thank – You for Your Financial Support

Candidates for Confirmation
Our Parish is pleased to welcome and celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with our youth on Saturday, June 2nd, at 7:00 p.m. This is a very important time in the lives of our youth and we encourage them to continue to practice their faith and be actively involved in the life of our Parish.

Visitation of the Sick & Shut Ins
Due to the Priests Retreat, Sister Phyllis & Father Beresford will visit the Sick & Shut Ins of the Parish on the second Friday of June, which will be Friday, June 8th, 2007, instead of the usual 1st Friday of the month. Thank-you.

Welcome Home
Our Parish extends a warm welcome home to all visitors, especially former Bell Islanders who are visiting for their vacation. We welcome you back home and hope you have a wonderful visit as you rekindle friendships and share the stories of the past.

Liturgical Ministers
Saturday 5:00.p.m. Readers: Amanda Curnew & Ros Hurley
June 2nd Eucharistic Ministers: Mary Power; Cecilia Kent; Carol Clarke
Loretta Byrne
Presentation of Gifts: Betty & Kevin Quigley
Ushers: Bill Hammond; George Hickey; George
Jackman; Keith Pitts

Sunday 10:30 a.m. Readers: Rosanne Grant & Janet Lahey
June 3rd Eucharistic Ministers: Connie Cole; Geraldine Fitzgerald; Keith
Kent; Sister Phyllis Corbett
Presentation of Gifts: Bob Seward Family
Children’s Liturgy: Teresita McCarthy
Ushers: Ray Kennedy; Alex Newell; Charlie
O’Brien; Ray Whalen

Church Cleaning Team - #3 - for week of June 4th–June 8th, 2007
Geraldine Fitzgerald; Riv Fitzgerald; Doug O’Neil; Patricia King; George Jackman;
Ros Hurley

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.

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.

Knights of Columbus Ticket Sweep
St. Michael’s Parish and Conception Council would like to thank parishioners for their support in the Knights of Columbus State Lottery. A list of the winning numbers is available at the back of the Church. Once again thank

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