ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 Inside This Week 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Faith and Tradition Liturgical Schedule Daily Readings Coming Events Ministry & Organization News Financial Update Ministry Schedule Our Parish in Action 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
TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 FORGIVENESS Nearly ten years before, a son and father had parted ways when the business they shared went bankrupt. The son blamed the father. They did not speak to each other again. Then the father became seriously ill. The mother called the son and told him he had better come soon. The son walked sheepishly into the hospital room. The father motioned his son to him and whispered: Did you ever think you could do anything that would keep me from loving you? Resentment and anger are foul things, the first reading from Sirach tells us. Remember the last things. Stop hating. Live by the commandments. As Saint Paul writes to the Romans, we are to live for the Lord and die for the Lord. Jesus parable in today s Gospel reminds us of God s compassion. The immense sin of humanity has been forgiven and stricken from the record. We are to forgive others in the same way. SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF Bishop Estevez has asked for a Special Emergency Collection for the victims who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. Our prayerful and financial support is urgently needed. Thank you in advance for your generous support. Watch, dear Lord, with those who wake or watch or weep tonight, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend your sick one, O Lord Jesus Christ, rest your weary ones, bless your dying ones, sooth your suffering ones, shield your joyous ones, and all for Your love s sake. Amen St. Augustine Make us worthy, Lord, to serve our fellow men throughout the world who live and die in poverty and hunger. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta We can never love our neighbor too much. St. Francis de Sales Faith and Traditions TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION We ve seen how the rescue of Eucharistic Prayer II from the mists of history changed the style of our prayer, introducing a sleek simplicity to the prayer said aloud by the priest. Remember, before the reform of our prayer in the late 1960s, the priest whispered the words of the Roman Canon, Eucharistic Prayer I. His voice was not amplified, his back was to the people, who could only tell what was going on by a shift in his posture as he bowed and genuflected and as bells were rung to indicate his progress through the prayer. With the emergence of the new prayers, some feared that the old prayer would be lost forever if it weren t somehow changed. The reformers asked that it be streamlined a bit by omitting the repeated Through Christ at the end of various intercessions, and trimming the list of somewhat obscure saints. The new edition therefore brackets parts of the two lists of saints in the prayer, unfortunately dropping all the women from the second set. The decision was also made to keep the Lord s words at the consecration exactly the same in every Eucharistic Prayer, although there is precedent for more variety. On November 2, 1968, Pope Paul VI signed off on the plan of the new Mass, and by April 1969, the publication of the revised order of Mass was announced. 2
Liturgical Schedule (Intentions) Daily Readings Sat. Sept. 16 5:00 Gary Snyder by Johnelle Snyder TODAY S READINGS Sept. 17 8:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Sept. 17 10:00 Harvey Sibley by Mary Berger Sept. 17 12:00 Vera Boggs by Pat Decowski Mon. Sept. 18 8:30 Mike Boyle by Patrick & Suzy Sabadie Tues. Sept. 19 6:00 Fr. Gerry O Shea by Linda Bader Wed. Sept. 20 8:30 Special Intention for all Theresians and the Little Flowers by the Theresians Thurs. Sept. 21 8:30 Larry Dean by Jeanne Dean & family Fri. Sat. Sept. 22 8:30 Fr. Gerry O Shea by St. Michael CCW Sept. 23 5:00 Gladys Shripka by Harry & Donna Shripka Sept. 24 8:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Sept. 24 10:00 Kyle Conger by Jim & Mary Caserta Sept. 24 12:00 Chuck & Audrey Wagner by Don & Peggy Cooper Please pray for the sick and all requests in our Prayer Request Book. FORGIVE OTHERS There are many kinds of alms the giving of which helps us to obtain pardon for our sins; but none is greater than that by which we forgive from our heart a sin that someone has committed against us. St. Augustine First Reading Remember the commandments and hate not your neighbor (Sirach 27:30 28:9). Psalm The Lord is kind and merciful, slow to anger, and rich in compassion (Psalm 103). Second Reading Whether we live, or whether we die, we do so for the Lord (Romans 14:7-9). Gospel Forgive one another from your heart (Matthew 18:21-35). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Tm 2:1-8; Ps 28:2, 7-9; Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Tm 3:1-13; Ps 101:1b-3ab, 5-6; Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: 1 Tm 3:14-16; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Friday: 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Ps 49:6-10, 17- Saturday: 20; Lk 8:1-3 1 Tm 6:13-16; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 8:4-15 Sunday: Is 55:6-9; Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-1 8; Phil 1:20c-24, 27a; Mt 20:1-16a SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catechetical Sunday Tuesday: St. Januarius Wednesday: Ss. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions; Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year 5778) begins at sunset Thursday: St. Matthew Friday: Saturday: Autumn begins St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) 3
Coming Events ST. MICHAEL WOMEN S GUILD MEETING (SMWG) The September General Meeting will be Monday, Sept. 18th. We welcome you to join us in the Parish Hall with light refreshments beginning at 6:30pm followed by the one hour business meeting which begins at 7:00 pm. Come pray with us, meet new women of the Parish as well as reconnect with old friends. All catholic women are invited specially visitors, friends and part-time residents. MORNING OF PRAYER On Saturday, Sept 30th, the St. Michael Women s Guild will have a Morning of Prayer. Registration and a light breakfast begins at 8:30am in the Parish Hall the program begins at 9:00am ending with a light lunch. This will be a prayerful morning to pray your favorite prayers and to perhaps pray a new type of prayer. All women of the parish are invited, as well as your family and friends so feel free to bring a guest. Please RSVP: 904-261-3472 or stmichaelwomensguild@gmail.com. TAIZE PRAYER SERVICE Periodically a Taize service is held here at St. Michael Catholic Church. The 35 minute service consists of musical chants sung repeatedly and includes a period of silence, a scripture reading and prayer intercessions. A small ensemble of singers and musical accompaniment (clarinets & violin) help the participants enter into a prayerful state as they blend their voices with the ensemble. Feel free to take a little time to rest in the Lord and feel the power of God s love in communal song and prayer before we rush into Fall activities. The St. Michael Taize ensemble invites you to join us and bring a friend on Monday, September 25th at 7 pm in St. Michael Church, at N. 4th and Broome Streets. All are welcome! Ministry & Organization News and Announcements RELIGIOUS FORMATION St. Michael will recognize our catechists and teachers from our Religious Formation Programs and teachers from St. Michael Academy next Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the 10:00 Mass. ADULT FORMATION PROGRAM St. Michael offers a wonderful and engaging program titled: Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible. This is an engaging journey through the Bible for those who are wanting to get the big picture of the Bible and understand what it is all about. The Bible is a story about the Father s unfailing love for you a love that you are now called to share with others. The program is presented in DVD form along with teaching, and a participant s workbook. It helps one make sense of the Bible and see how the scripture relates to your everyday life Scripture is the foundation of our Catholic faith and this class shows how the sacraments, the Church and our entire Catholic faith is rooted in Scripture. Our Adult Formation class is held on Sunday mornings from 9:00 to 9:45 am in the parish hall. Classes begin Sunday, September 24, 2017. To register please call the parish office at 904-261-3472 or register online at www.stmichaelscatholic.com. CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD We will begin Sunday, September 24th at the 10:00 Mass. BIBLE STUDY RESUMES The Tuesday morning Bible Study group resumes Sept 26 at 10am in the Parish House. Commentary books on the Gospel According to John can be purchased at the Book Loft on Centre St. Participants should read the Intro and Chap. 1 for that meeting. Direct any inquiries to Pam Huie: 904-321-0744. 4
Financial Update Sunday, September 10, 2017 Registered Families 1645 Offertory $ On Line Giving Children s Collection Debt Reduction On Line Debt Reduction Due to Hurricane Irma, figures not available. 2017 Q4 DEBT AND REPAYMENT AMOUNT (As of June 30, 2017) Existing Debt/Notes Payable $1,663,549.29 4th Quarter Repayment $-181,836.47 (From Debt Reduction Donations) ===================================== Remaining Debt $1,481,712.82 Contact Walt Edwards today in the Parish Office at (904)261-3472 Ministry Schedule Saturday, September 16, 2017 5:00 pm Mass Smith Weaver s Extraordinary Ministers Brooke, Cantin, Gosnell s, Krohn s, Smith Lucey, Tita, Venerdi Sunday, September 17, 20 8:00 am Mass Oden Young s Extraordinary Ministers Balsamo s, Dalton s, Grubesky, Harbin, Izzo Gosnell, Tolg 10:00 am Mass S. Quinn Holmes, Yeoman Extraordinary Ministers Hippler, Izzo, M. Schweitzer, S. Schweitzer, Seabrooke, J.Treadwell, Turner Balsamo, Kilburn, Pollack 12:00 noon Mass Simmons Miller s Extraordinary Ministers Deacon Art, Amos, Bratton, Janzen, Maddox, Mason, Trocino Von Mohr family Saturday, September 23, 2017 5:00 pm Mass Light Bender s Extraordinary Ministers Deacon Art, Elwell s, Lucey, Pulsinelli, Walters Logsdon, Lucey, Wright Sunday, September 24, 2017 8:00 am Mass Stoffel Miller, Moore Extraordinary Ministers Coleman, Cooper, Dean, Eby, Shripka s, Walker Pulsinelli, Ramsey 10:00 am Mass Clarke Martin, Schweitzer Extraordinary Ministers Fuller, Izzo, Fuller, Sciarini, Stoner, Svela, White Thompson-Davoli family 12:00 Mass Maliwauke Oberholtzer, Oliver Extraordinary Ministers Howard, Lendry s, Pitts, Potochnik, Stoner, Tasso D. Coyle, G. Coyle, Evatt
Thank God Hurricane Irma did not cause much damage to our church buildings except - 6
Pastor Fr. Jose Kallukalam Deacon Deacon Art Treadwell Parish Directory 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 Office Hours Monday 12noon 4pm Tuesday Friday 9am 4pm 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 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