ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH MAY 28, 2017 Inside This Week The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord Pastor s Letter Liturgical Schedule Faith and Tradition Daily Readings Diocese of St. Augustine Ministry Update & Photos Financial Update Ministry Schedule Our Parish in Action St. Michael Academy 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
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 28, 2017 SHARE THE HOPE The readings for today s celebration of the Ascension of the Lord once again remind us that as Christians we are people of hope. In the second reading Saint Paul eloquently exhorts the Ephesians to enlighten their hearts so that they will know the hope and glory that come from being people who place their trust in the Lord Jesus. In the story of the Ascension, recounted in the first reading, the Lord Jesus assures the disciples that the Holy Spirit s power will come upon them. Finally, in the Gospel, the Lord lets the disciples know that their mission is to spread the hope of the gospel to all the nations. This wonderful feast keeps our eyes focused on the hope in which we were grounded on the day of our baptism. From the Pastor We are coming to the end of the Liturgical Season of Easter. After celebrating the Ascension of Jesus this Sunday, we have Pentecost next week. Just as the Resurrection of Jesus Christ assures us of our own resurrection with him, Pentecost reminds us about God s continuing presence among us through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit helps us to discern things, to make wise decisions and to live our faith courageously. Even though we experience God s providence and care for us in our daily life we also might meet with difficult situations and challenges. From a human perspective, we may not have immediate answers to those problems. Some such situations arise from sudden and unexpected tragedies in life such a death in the family, accidents or terminal illnesses. It may just be a news item for us when we hear or read about them. However, when someone is face to face with those tragedies, no words of consolation may be enough to bring peace to the minds of those involved. We are aware that some such tragedies have happened to some of our parish family members in the recent past. Even if all of us may not know them personally, as they are members of our family, we need to keep them in our prayers. It should not be just in the Prayer of the Faithful during Mass. We should continue to remember them in our prayers. It will be a great gesture of love and solidarity, if we mention their names in our family prayers as well as in personal prayers. I specially mention the Coyle family that needs all our prayer support at this time. There are also others who need to be added to our daily prayers. That is how we show in actuality that we all are children of the Heavenly Father. As we come to the end of the Easter Season, let us also be aware that in Jesus we find answers to our life s problems, no matter how complicated they are. Jesus suffering and consequent death was not the end. His Resurrection gives meaning and redemptive value to our own sufferings. May God bless all of us, especially who are suffering the most. Fr. Jose Kallukalam
Saturday Liturgical Schedule (Intentions) May 27 5:00pm Rankin Morris by David & Sally Fulford Sunday May 28 8:00 Nancy Moody by Tom Moody Sunday May 28 10:00 Andy Hammer by the 10:00 Contemporary Choir Ensemble Sunday May 28 12:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Monday May 29 8:30 George Mattey by the Mattey family Tuesday Wednesday May 31 8:30 May 30 6:00pm Kathleen Forshay by the Madden family Stacie Oppert by Joe & Joan Raineri Thursday June 1 8:30 Gary Digueseppe by the Martino family Friday June 2 8:30 Kristina Coogan by John & Mary Coogan Saturday June 3 5:00 Barbara Schoell by Harry & Eloise Duccilli Sunday June 4 8:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Sunday June 4 10:00 Anne & Andy Hammer by Dan Hammer & family Sunday June 4 12 noon Margarita Matagolai by the family Please pray for the sick, and those who died, especially Danny Rubio, son of Pete & Gloria Rubio, and parishioner, David Coyle. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Ascension of the Lord; World Communications Day Monday: Memorial Day Tuesday: Shavuot ( Weeks ), the Jewish festival of the giving of the Law, begins at sunset Wednesday: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thursday: St. Justin Friday: Ss. Marcellinus and Peter; First Friday Saturday: St. Charles Lwanga and Companions; Daily Readings TODAY S READINGS First Reading Jesus tells the disciples that they will be witnesses to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:1-11). Psalm God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord (Psalm 47). Second Reading May the Father of glory give you a Spirit of wisdom and revelation (Ephesians 1:17-23). Gospel Jesus instructs the Eleven to baptize and teach people of all nations (Matthew 28:16-20). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2a, 24, 35c, 27-28, 29bc -30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23
Diocese of St. Augustine The Diocese of St. Augustine treats all allegations of sexual misconduct seriously and deals with all allegations in a prompt, confidential and thorough manner. To report abuse, call: Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator Judy Pinson at (904) 262-3200 ext. 129 or Department of Children & Families at 1-800-96Abuse or 1-800-963=2873. Brochures are available at the church entrance. MEMORIAL DAY God of power and mercy, You destroy war and put down earthly pride. Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears, that we may all deserve to be called Your sons and daughters. Keep in your mercy those men and women who have died in the cause of freedom and bring them safely into your kingdom of justice and peace. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers The Parish Office will be closed Monday, May 29, 2017 in observance of Memorial Day. Ministry & Organization News and Announcements RCIA Interested in Becoming Catholic? Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Is living the Catholic faith what you are seeing? Would you like the opportunity to speak with someone about the path to Catholicism? We invite you to join us on Wednesday evenings, from 6:30 7:30pm in the Teachers Lounge at St. Michael Academy. For those who would like to become Catholic, we will meet on Sundays, from 8:15 9:45am beginning on August 6th at the same location. Please call 261-3472 to register or for more information. PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL (PPC) NOMINATIONS Parishioners interested in volunteering to serve on St. Michael s PC or to nominate someone, are requested to submit the names in writing to our PPC chairperson, Mr. Jake Gosa, 505 Broome Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 or email him at: gosa.james@gmail.com. Names should be received no later than June 30, 2017. Please include name, address, phone number and email address. THANK YOU We thank Don & Corky Gerarde for their donation to St. Michael Church of the votive lights at the Blessed Heart of Jesus statue. We also wish to thank Catherine Turner for designing it and having it made especially for the front of the statue.
Financial Update May 21, 2017 Registered Families 1645 Offertory $14,419.98 On Line Giving 5/14/17 $655.00 On Line Giving 5/21/17 $1,014.00 Children s Collection $48.20 Debt Reduction $569.00 On Line Debt Red.5/14/17 $75.00 5/21/17 $335.00 Parish Hall & Church Expansion Debt Debt Reduction $1,744,159.00 $979.00 Remaining Debt $1,743,180.00 The SECOND COLLECTION is for the Trinity Dome Have you considered online giving? Did you know many parishioners regularly give gifts of stock and real estate to support St. Michael. Contact Walt Edwards today in the Parish Office at (904)261-3472 Leaving a Bequest to Your Parish For many people, thinking about their will can make them feel uncomfortable, but a will is an opportunity to leave a legacy and make a difference. Your will enables you to provide for your family, friends, loved ones and any cause you support. Your will can ensure the future financial well being of your family and other people you wish to benefit. Our parish has many different missions within the community including helping the sick, seniors, families, and supporting the academy. A bequest to your parish can create lasting change in people s lives. Remembering our parish in your will assist the Church to continue making positive changes to people s lives every day. You can make a difference. Saturday, May 27, 2017 Smith R. Wasik, R. Wasik Ministry Schedule 5:00pm Mass Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist L. Bass, M. Bass, Mason, J. Sheppard, J. Sheppard, Smith, Walters Alexander, Balsamo, Herbert Sunday, May 28, 2017 Oden Miller, Moore 8:00am Mass Extraordinary Ministers Coleman, Cooper, K. Dalton, P. Dalton, Dean, Schweitzer, Walker Shripka, Ramsey 10:00am Mass J. Quinn Holmes, Livingston, Yeoman Extraordinary Ministers Anderson, Riegler, Sciarini, Seabrooke, Tufaro, Turner, White A. Thompson-Davoli, Logsdon, Bogush Fenn Clarke, Kebert, J. Miller, P. Miller 12:00 Mass Extraordinary Ministers Bratton, Cantin, Dean, Stoner, Svela, Tasso, Trocino Evatt, Sellers, Smith
OUR PARISH IN ACTION The CCW held a Tea on May 20th with forty four women attending. The afternoon included food, fellowship, floral demonstration and a Best Hat award. Congratulations to our St. Michael Academy Pre-K Graduation Class of 2017!
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.