Bridget Timberlake (Bell Choir) Honored at St. Mel Appreciation Dinner

On Saturday evening, May 22, 2010, Bridget Timberlake was honored at the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner with a Papal Blessing from The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI.

Bridget Timberlake has been a member of St. Mel Parish for nearly 20 years; joining when her children were ages one and three; She immediately became an active parishioner; volunteering as an instructor for the Sunday morning Religious Education Program for the pre-schoolers. As her children became students at St Mel School, Bridget was in the PVA, a Room Mom, a Scrip Coordinator, Lunch Ticket Salesperson, you name it. Though, a full time working Mom, she did what she could, whenever she could. As the years went by, Bridget has served on the Finance Council, the Pastoral Council and was a Eucharistic Minister. She was also an active member of the Youth, Young Adult, Family Life Planning Team during the Parish Development Process.

Currently, Bridget is a Lector and a member of our Music Ministry, playing in the St. Mel Adult Hand Bell Choir.

Congratulations Bridget!

Rehearsal and Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo - a good reason for a party. Schedule on May 6: Bell choir rehearsal - 5:30 to 7 p.m., Party 7 to 8 p.m., Parish choir rehearsal 8 to 9:30 p.m., food and drinks unlimited. Our personal chef Joseph Schmidt (www.joeythechef.com) once again delighted our palate with chicken and beef enchilladas and the very best strawberry margaritas. Hmmm.

My Redeemer Lives

Rejoice! He is risen.

Palm Sunday

The Parish and Handbell Choirs led the community in reflection during Palm Sunday. Here is a recording of Ave Verum, followed by the spiritual, Were You There.

Ave Verum and Were You There

Ave Verum, as performed at St. Mel, is set to the music of Mozart. This translation provides an understanding of the Latin lyrics:

Hail,true body
born of the Virgin Mary,
Who truly suffered, sacrificed
on the Cross for man,
Whose pierced side overflowed
with water* and blood,
Be for us a foretaste**
In the test of death.