ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH JANUARY 7, 2018 Inside This Week The Epiphany of the Lord 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
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 7, 2018 GOD S PROMISE TO ALL PEOPLE Today Isaiah reminds the people of God that the land shall be restored to their possession, they shall rejoice to see their people return from the bondage of exile, and that they shall be a light to the nations. In other words, through the people of Israel, the Savior shall come to all people who seek God with a sincere heart. This brings joy and the radiance of God s glory to all the world and to all people everywhere. Through the fidelity of the people of God, and through God s fidelity to them, all people shall become God s children and rejoice in the fulfillment of God s promise to Israel. EPIPHANY The feast of the Epiphany, which was kept in the East and in certain Western Churches before being observed in Rome, seems to have been originally a feast of the nativity; January 6, for those churches where it was kept, was the equivalent of Christmas (December 25) in the Roman Church. The feast was introduced at Rome in the second half of the sixth century and became the complement and, so to say, the crown of the Christmas festival. Epiphany means manifestation. What the Church celebrates today is the manifestation of our Lord to the whole world; after being made known to the shepherds of Bethlehem He is revealed to the Magi who have come from the East to adore Him. Christian tradition has ever seen in the Magi the first fruits of the Gentiles; they lead in their wake all the peoples of the earth, and thus the Epiphany is an affirmation of universal salvation. St. Leo brings out this point admirably in a sermon, read at Matins, in which he shows in the adoration of the Magi the beginnings of Christian faith, the time when the great mass of the heathen sets off to follow the star which summons it to seek its Savior. Faith and Traditions TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Where on earth would you go to honor the magi? Iran or Saudi Arabia, Tarshish or the Isles come to mind, but Cologne, Germany would be a good choice. There the Shrine of the Three Kings has been the centerpiece of the city s cathedral since the fourth century. Today it is the largest reliquary in the world: a gilded and ornamented triple casket gleaming high above the altar. In the fourth century, the supposed relics of the wise men were taken from Constantinople to Milan, where they remained until the German Emperor with the unlikely name Frederick Barbarossa (Red Beard) gave them to the Archbishop of Cologne. Ever since, pilgrims have streamed into the city to honor the magi, the first of all pilgrims, and thus the heavenly patrons of all who have some holy wanderlust. This largest Gothic cathedral in Europe today was begun in the mid-1200s to house the relics. In medieval times, the relics in a city s possession were often the key to a sound international economy. The reliquary was last opened in 1864, and the remains of three men were indeed discovered. The cathedral is well worth a visit, with enormous twin spires forming the largest façade of any church in the world (it is the model for St. Patrick s in New York). Construction began in 1248 and ended in 1880, a six-hundred-year project. Today, it is a World Heritage Site, described by the U.N. as an exceptional work of human creative genius. This great treasure of our tradition suffered fourteen direct bomb hits in World War II but did not collapse. It survived while the city burned around it, preserved, the townspeople say, by three heavenly patrons. 2
Liturgical Schedule (Intentions) Sat. Jan. 6 5:00 Helen Wilkins by John & Sheila Carlin Sun. Jan. 7 8:00 Michael D Alessio by Gregory & Pat D Alessio Sun. Jan. 7 10:00 Mary Catherine Bennett by Therese Williams Sun. Jan. 7 12:00 Dorothy Frantz by Michael & Geraldine Janzen Mon. Jan. 8 Tues. Jan. 9 8:30 Susan Sterman by Mike & Carol Minogue 6:00 Eunice Maley by St. Michael s Visitation Ministry Wed. Jan. 10 8:30 Tony Cordero by Michael & Socorro Laurent Thurs. Jan. 11 8:30 Joan Leyne by Mary Mahoney Fri. Jan. 12 8:30 Betty Davis Feener by Tu & Kim Thu Doan Sat. Jan. 13 5:00 Jean Hensler by Patrick & Suzy Sabadie Sun. Jan. 14 8:00 Maud B. Cancienne by Jim & Carol Cooper Sun. Sun. Jan. 14 10:00 Carolyn Parshall by John & Diane Svela Jan. 14 12:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Please pray for the sick, and all requests in our Prayer Request Book. Please pray for the repose of the souls of Roger Godwin, brother of parishioner, Mary Bennett, for Emilia, mother of parishioner, Marie Kehler, and for Tom Elvidge, brother of parishioner Pete Elvidge. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. The Second Collection today is for Catholic Relief Services. Daily Readings TODAY S READINGS First Reading You shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading The Gentiles are copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel The magi were overjoyed at seeing the star (Matthew 2:1-12). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28 or Mk 1:14-20 and Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29 39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40 45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1 12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13 17 Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES The Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week; Julian Calendar Christmas The Baptism of the Lord First Week in Ordinary Time begins Saturday: St. Hilary; Blessed Virgin Mary 3
Coming Events ST. MICHAEL MENS CLUB ANNUAL RETREAT St. Michael s Men s Club is sponsoring its annual retreat for all men of the parish at Marywood Retreat Center for Spirituality and Ministry in St. Johns, FL. The retreat is from 5:00 pm on Friday, January 19, 2018 to Sunday at 12:00 noon on Sunday, January 21, 2018. Cost is $150.00 for room and meals. In the event someone cannot afford the fee, discreet funding is available. Please contact Charlie Sciarini: 904-521-6838 or csciarini@gmail.com for more information or to reserve a room. Ministry & Organization News and Announcements SAVE THE DATE MINISTRY APPRECIATION DINNER Our annual Ministry Appreciation Dinner will be coming up on Saturday, January 20th. Everyone in a ministry will be receiving a call from their minister coordinator asking those attending to bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert, depending on the first letter of your last name. More details will follow soon. ST. MICHAEL WOMEN S GUILD The January meeting of the Women's Guild will be held on Monday, Jan. 8th in the Parish Hall. There will be light appetizers beginning at 6:30 pm, and the onehour meeting will begin at 7:00 pm. All women of the parish are welcome. A special welcome is also extended to our seasonal parishioners. PANCAKE BREAKFAST NEXT SUNDAY Sunday, Jan. 14th, 8:30 am - 10:00 am in the Parish Hall. Join us for pancakes, sausage, bacon, fresh fruit, coffee and juice. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children. It s a great way to have fellowship with parishioners and guests. RELIGIOUS FORMATION The St. Michael Gift Shop will be open on Saturday, Jan. 6th for the 5:00 pm Mass, and all Masses on Sunday, Jan. 7th. Religious Formation program will meet this Sunday for classes. Please note that there will be NO classes on Sunday, January 14, 2018 as we observe the Martin Luther King Holiday. Our regular hours are: Wednesday: 10:00 am 4:00 pm Thursday: 10:00 am 4:00 pm Friday: 11:00 am 3:00 pm Thank you for shopping at St. Michael s Gift Shop. We appreciate your patronage. Please keep our 16 students that are preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation in your prayers. Confirmation will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 10:00 am. 4
Financial Update Sunday, December 31, 2017 Registered Families 1650 Offertory $ 34,804.83 On Line Giving $ 1,951.00 Children s Collection $ 53.00 Debt Reduction $ 5,506.00 On Line Debt Reduction $ 375.00 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 Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 Exraordinary Ministers Sunday, Jan. 7 2018 Ministry Schedule 5:00 pm Mass Morris Southwick s Aislin Alexander, Mary Biagini, Emma Venerdi 8:00 am Mass Oden Young s Balsamo, Donovan 10:00 am Mass Light Livingston, Martin Anthony Balsamo, Harrison Pollock, Isabella Thompson-Davoli 12:00 Mass Bustabad Clark, Kebert Devon Colye, Gianna Coyle, Zander Sellers Contact Walt Edwards today in the Parish Office at (904)261-3472 Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 Sunday, Jan. 14 2018 Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 5:00 Mass Smith Lauerman, Pam Vieser Aislin Alexander, Will Robinson, Emma Smith 8:00 Mass Polese Gosnell, Oden 10:00 Mass Fulford Holmes, Yeoman Bogush family 12:00 Mass Fenn Oliver, Oberholtzer Anna Arato, Michael Evatt, Piper Kebert
OUR PARISH IN ACTION EPIPHANY
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 Formation 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 Religious Formation Adults Sunday 9am 9:45am - Parish Hall 1st Grade 7th Grade 9:am 9:45am St. Michael Academy Children s Liturgy of he Word 3 year olds 7 year olds during 10am Mass St. Michael Academy Dr. Chris Hampton, Principal Academy Phone (904)321-2102 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