ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH July 2, 2017 Inside This Week 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time Faith and Tradition Liturgical Schedule Daily Readings Coming Events Ministry Update & Photos Financial Update Ministry Schedule Our Mission We are the body of Christ at St. Michael s Parish Called to Gather for Worship, Celebrate the Paschal Mysteries Preach the Gospel Minister to Others And be Witnesses to the World. 505 Broome Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Office (904)261-3472 Emergency (904) 277-6566 www.stmichaelscatholic.com Fr. Jose Kallukalam, Pastor
Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time July 2, 2017 THE RICHNESS OF LIFE IN CHRIST Today we have the beautiful story of the woman promised a child, the wonderful exhortation about life in Christ, and a powerful instruction from Jesus. An embarrassment of riches? Not if we take Jesus' words about "welcome" to heart. The many challenges and blessings offered to us today by Elisha, Paul, and Jesus should be cause for rejoicing, and welcomed heartily into our lives. And, like the great treat that they are, they should be enjoyed and shared generously with others. Today's reading from Romans was chosen very early in the liturgical life of the Church to be the sole apostolic instruction received by candidates for baptism at the Easter Vigil. This illustrates its importance as a core belief, and as a means of comprehending the story of the Resurrection. Christ's resurrection is not merely a story about something that he underwent once upon a time, but it is our story, the story of how we joined the other members of the one Body of Christ, the church. We were not only dead, but we were buried; not ultimately buried, but raised to eternal life with Christ. ANOINTING OF THE SICK What is Anointing of the Sick? Although the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick may be celebrated for those who are not near death, we sometimes celebrate the Sacrament as part of what is called Last Rites. These rites include Reconciliation, Anointing the Sick and Eucharist, and are meant to prepare a person as he or she nears the end of the earthly life and begins the eternal one. The Eucharist given to a dying person is called Viaticum, which means bread for the journey. These Sacraments are the means by which Christ offers spiritual healing to a dying person. Those who celebrate these Sacraments often experience great peace as they approach death. If you or someone you know wish to be anointed, please contact the parish office: 904-261-3472. Faith and Traditions TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION It s Independence Day week, and there is a link worth tracing between the Declaration of Independence and the language of liturgy. One of the signers of the Declaration on that July 4 long ago was Charles Carroll, probably the wealthiest man in the colonies and one of the few Catholics on the political scene. As a flourish to his signature, he sought to distinguish himself from other prominent citizens bearing the same name by penning Charles Carroll of Carrolltown a defiant come and get me if you dare postscript aimed at the British. Carroll s brother John was a priest and patriot who in 1789 was given the task of organizing the Catholic Church in this country. By 1791 he had assembled a synod, or assembly of delegates, to launch that task formally. Archbishop Carroll wanted to gain acceptance of our faith by American people who mistrusted our customs and could not comprehend our liturgy. He made the amazing proposal to Rome that our liturgy should be prayed not in Latin, but in the vernacular, English. His wish was denied, but one hundred sixty years later, his deep desire helped the American bishops and scholars at the Second Vatican Council to win the vote in favor of the vernacular not just for the United States, but for the Church throughout the world. 2
Saturday Liturgical Schedule (Intentions) July 1 5:00pm Larry Dean by Jeanne Dean & family Sunday July 2 8:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Sunday July 2 10:00 Andy Hammer by Tom & Susan Smeeton Sunday July 2 12:00 Kenneth Schwandt by John & Diane Svela Monday July 3 8:30 Leith Foster by Ray & Noreen Hafner Tuesday July 4 8:30 Frank B. Clark by Tony Ostrom Wednesday July 5 8:30 Robert Earl Cook by the Cook children Thursday July 6 8:30 Doris Bennett by Denise & Tony Friday July 7 8:30 Larry Dean by Jeanne Dean & family Saturday July 8 5pm Gary Snyder by Johnelle Snyder Sunday July 9 8:00 Gladys Shripka by Harry & Donna Shripka Sunday July 9 10:00 Barbara Schoell by Bob & Pat Henderson Sunday July 9 12:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Please pray for the sick and all requests in our Prayer Request Book. The SECOND COLLECTON this weekend is for Special Missions Areas, including Florida and Latin America. Daily Readings TODAY S READINGS First Reading Elisha promises a baby son to the hospitable woman (2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a). Psalm For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 89). Second Reading We shall live in newness of life as Christ was raised from the dead (Romans 6:3-4, 8-11). Gospel Whoever gives but a cup of cold water to another will surely be rewarded (Matthew 10:37-42). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc-2; Jn 20:24-29 Tuesday: Gn 19:15-29; Ps 26:2-3, 9-12; Mt 8:23-27; or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass For the Country or a City, nos. 882-886, or For Peace and Justice, nos. 887-891 Wednesday: Gn 21:5, 8-20a; Ps 34:7-8, 10-13; Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19; Ps 115:1-6, 8-9; Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Ps 106:1b-5; Saturday: Mt 9:9-13 Gn 27:1-5, 15-29; Ps 135:1b-6; Mt 9:14-17; Sunday: Zec 9:9-10; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14; Rom 8:9, 11-13; Mt 11:25-30 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Thomas Tuesday: Independence Day Wednesday: St. Anthony Zaccaria; St. Elizabeth of Portugal Thursday: St. Maria Goretti Friday: First Friday Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary 3
Coming Events United States (U.S.) Declaration of Independence The significant aspect of the is that it changed the American "rebellion" against Great Britain into a "revolution." From April 19, 1775 until July 2, 1776 the war was being fought so the colonists could regain their rights as Englishmen that had been taken away by the British from 1763-1775. On July 2, 1776 the Second Continental Congress approved the resolution by Richard Henry Lee from Virginia that "these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States, that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved..." This was truly a revolutionary statement. John Adams felt that July 2 would be the day that would be "solemnized with Pomp and Parade with shows, games, sports, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this Continent to the other..." July 4 is the day that has been chosen as our "independence" day. That was the day that the Second Continental Congress approved but did not sign the Declaration of Independence mostly written by Thomas Jefferson. History has had a lot to do with the sanctity of July 4. It was on that day that the news of the Louisiana Purchase arrived in Washington, Henry David Thoreau arrived at Walden Pond and President Abraham Lincoln learned of the Union victories at Vicksburg and Gettysburg. However, the one incredible event that happened to ordain July 4 as something significant were the deaths of both Thomas Jefferson and John Adams on July 4, 1826 only hours apart from each other. The Declaration of Independence is on public display at the in Washington, D.C. Ministry & Organization News and Announcements VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION VBS: Registration for Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be held after all the Masses the weekends of July 8 th and 9 th and July 15 th and July 16 th. You may also email Lori at: lkennedy@stmichaelscatholic.com and she can email you registration forms. VBS will be held Monday July 17-21 st, 6:00 pm 8:15 pm in the Parish hall. We have a Pre School program for ages 3 & 4 and a program for K-6 th. For more information please call the Parish Office at 904-261-3472. RELIGIOUS FORMATION 2017 2018 UPDATE The schedule for our Religious Formation classes beginning September 10, 2017 has been updated. All Formation classes on Sunday will begin at 9:00am and end at 9:45am. The 10:00 am Mass will be the family Mass. Grades K-7 th School building 8 th grade Confirmation School building Adult Formation Parish Hall Children s Liturgy of Word Church Registration will begin in August. Please email: lkennedy@stmichaelscatholic.com or call Lori, 904-261-3472. TUESDAY, JULY 4TH MASS WILL BE AT 8:30AM. THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON JULY 4TH 4
Financial Update Sunday, June 18, 2017 & June 25, 2017 Registered Families 1645 Offertory $ 16,338.35 $ 16,470.35 On Line Giving $ 714.00 $ 1,914.00 Children s Collection $ 82.00 $ 89.46 Debt Reduction $ 937.00 $ 2,565.00 On Line Debt Reduction $ 225.00 $ 385.00 Parish Hall & Church Expansion Debt Debt Reduction $1,744,869.00 $ 4,112.00 Remaining Debt $1,740.757.00 Ministry Schedule Saturday, July 1, 2017 5:00pm Mass Mackowski D. Bender, E. Bender Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Deacon Art, Justin, Brooke, Gosa, P. Gosnell, V. Gosnell, Smith Logston, Lucey, Tita Sunday, July 2, 2017 8:00am Mass McGowan Miller, Moore Extraordinary Ministers Justin, Amos, Dean, Eby, Pulsnelli, Svela, Tufaro Donovan, Tolg - 10:00am Mass J. Quinn Holmes, Livingston, Yeoman Extraordinary Ministers Justin, Caserta, Coleman, Fuller, Seabrooke, Turner, White Alexander, Balsamo, Smith 12:00 Mass Oden Clarke, Kebert, J. Miller, P.Miller Extraordinary Ministers Justin, Bratton, Cantin, Howard, Pitts, Sciarini, Svela, Von Mohr family Contact Walt Edwards today in the Parish Office at (904)261-3472 5
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Parish Directory Pastor Fr. Jose Kallukalam Deacon Deacon Art Treadwell Parish Pastoral Council Mr. Jake Gosa, Chairman Parish Finance Council Mr. Jan Smith, Chairman Parish Staff Jeanne Dean, Secretary Lori Kennedy, Director Religious Education Walt Edwards, Business Manager Patty O Neill, Bookkeeper Denise Ziegler, Director of Music Parish Phone (904)261-3472 Emergency Phone (904)277-6566 Parish Fax (904)321-1901 Parish Website Address www.stmichaelscatholic.com St. Michael Academy Dr. Chris Hampton, Principal Academy Website Address www.smacad.org Parish Information Would You Like to Join St. Michael Parish? To join St. Michael Catholic Church and to register your email address, to receive parish information and updates, please chose one of the following: Via Email lkennedy@stmichaelscatholic.com Register Online www.stmichaelscatholic.com By Phone - (904)261-3472 In Person - 505 Broome Street., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Ministry to Sick & Homebound Please contact the Parish Office by email or by phone to arrange a visit from a Priest or Extraordinary Minister. Baptism Please contact the Parish Office by phone to arrange for a Baptism and requirements. Matrimony Couples seeking information on marriage preparation and available date should contact the Parish Office by email or by phone to meet with a priest at least eight months prior to the wedding date. R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Persons interested in learning more about the Catholic faith are encouraged to contact the Parish Office by email or by phone for more information on our RCIA process. Religious Formation Persons interested in Adult, Youth or Young Adult formation programs should contact the Director of Religious Formation by phone or email at lkennedy@stmichaelscatholic.com. 7