ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 25, 2018 Inside This Week Palm Sunday of the Passion 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
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD MARCH 25, 2018 PASSION The contrast between the processional reading in today s liturgy and the proclamation of the Passion is striking. We are given a glimpse of how profoundly the word of God is fulfilled in Jesus. First he must be hailed as the Messiah, the One who is to come. He must be acknowledged by all, though they do not know what they are saying. They think he is the promised king, a worldly king of the Jews who will free them from the Roman occupation. They do not yet understand, even the disciples, exactly where this triumphal procession is leading. In our lives, we too do not know where we are going. It is in faith that we can follow Christ wherever he may lead us, trusting that death is not the end, nor evil the victor. Faith and Traditions TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION For many centuries, Christian pilgrims have longed to walk in the footsteps of Jesus, and on Passion Sunday the eyes of the world are on the Via Dolorosa, the Road of Sorrows, in Jerusalem. As soon as it became safe for Christians to worship in public in the fourth century, a way was marked out. It was changed a few times over the years, and today s usual route was sketched by the Franciscans six hundred years ago, although Anglicans and Byzantines have their own unique detours. Friday is the most favored day, although it is crowded then. Almost everyone begins at the Lion s Gate in the Muslim Quarter, and ends at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It s less than a quarter mile, but it threads its way through crowded markets with souvenir shops and fast-food snacks. There are, just as in your parish church, fourteen stations along the way. The exact spots are not known, but what matters is the pilgrim s unique ability to see even an ordinary road in a teeming city as something more than meets the eye. 2
Liturgical Schedule (Intentions) Sat. Mar. 24 5:00 Mandy Stoffa by Elizabeth Lauerman Sun. Mar. 25 8:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Sun. Mar. 25 10:00 Ann Mizichko by her family Sun. Mar. 25 12:00 Carmen Visalli by Ray & Lisa Skorski Mon. Mar. 26 8:30 Pat Stores by Bob Stores Tues. Mar. 27 6:00 Virginia Delli Paoli by Denise & Tony There is NO morning Mass on Wednesday, March 28th as all priests will be at the Cathedral-Basilica in St. Augustine for the Chrism Mass. Holy Thursday Mar. 28 7:00pm Darlene Sass by Jim & Mary Caserta Good Friday Good Friday Mar. 29 3:00pm Reading of the Passion, Adoration of the Holy Cross, Holy Communion Mar. 30 7:00pm Stations of the Cross Holy Saturday Mar. 31 8:00pm Nancy Moody by Tom Moody Easter Sunday Apr. 1 8:00 Easter Sunday Apr. 1 10:00 Easter Sunday Apr. 1 12:00 Gladys Shripka by Harry & Donna Shripka Michael Soucy by his parents and sister Parishioners of St. Michael ALL EASTER SUNDAY MASSES ARE OUTDOORS PLEASE BRING A LAWN/FOLDING CHAIR SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Monday: Monday of Holy Week Tuesday: Tuesday of Holy Week Wednesday: Wednesday of Holy Week Thursday: Holy Thursday The Sacred Paschal Triduum Friday: Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday); Fast and Abstinence; Passover begins Saturday: The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night; Holy Saturday HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FR. JOSE! ST. MICHAEL S FAMILY WISHES YOU GOD S BLESSINGS. Daily Readings TODAY S READINGS Gospel at the Procession with Palms Jesus entry into Jerusalem (Mark 11:1-10 or John 12:12-16). First Reading In spite of my sufferings I am not disgraced. I am not put to shame (Isaiah 50:4-7). Psalm My God, my God, why have you Abandoned me? (Psalm 22). Second Reading Christ emptied himself, and God filled this emptiness with exaltation (Philippians 2:6-11). Gospel The account of Christ s passion according to Mark (Mark 14:1 15:47 [15:1-39]). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Mk 16:1-7 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 or (at an afternoon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35 3
Coming Events The St. Michael Academy Middle School Cordially invites you to attend their Living Stations of the Cross Wednesday, March 28, at 10:30 am In the Church All are Welcome! Ministry & Organization News and Announcements Thank you to all who attended the Family Lenten Prayer Services. We have completed our course and look forward to offering more short services throughout the different Liturgical seasons we experience during the year. For those who attended, we hope your Lent has been enriched with the wonderful music, lessons from Bishop Barron, praying and sharing with other families. Walt and Lori. Did you know that every Sunday morning in our parish hall at 8:45 am, an engaging journey through the Bible is going on? Catechist Mary Kate Bourquin leads you through The Bible Timeline, making the complex simple! You will learn to make sense of the Bible and see how it relates to everyday life. You will discover the remarkable connection between the Old and New Testaments and also see how the sacraments, the Church, and our entire Catholic Faith are rooted in Scripture. This class is for those who have never been in a Bible study program and those who have and are going a step farther in their studies. You are welcome to stop in and attend a class to see how dynamic this group is! If you have any questions please contact Lori Kennedy, DRE, in the parish office at 904-261-3472. CHRISM MASS Chrism is a sweetsmelling mixture of olive oil and balsam, which is added to the oil for its fragrance. Consecrated by the Bishop at the Chrism Mass during Holy Week, Sacred Chrism is used in Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders. It signifies the Holy Spirit. ST. MICHAEL EASTER EGG HUNT Join the Family Life ministry and Religious Formation program for an Easter Egg Hunt this weekend after the 12:00 noon Mass. Egg hunting for ages 1-12, lunch for the entire family, cookie decorating, photo ops, and other surprises! Bring a basket! HOLY WEEK TAIZE PRAYER SERICE Continue Holy Week this year by coming to a quiet place for reflection. The St. Michael Taize ensemble invites you to attend a 35 minute musical and prayer service on Monday, March 26th at 7:00pm in church. Meet our Lord and feel the power of His Love in communal song and prayer. All are welcome! BAPTISM CLASS If you have a child/children to be baptized, the next Baptism Class will be Thursday, April 5th at 6:30pm in the Parish Office located at 505 Broome St. Both parents are asked to attend, and godparents if possible. Please contact the Parish Office, 904-261- 3472 if you plan to attend. 4
Financial Update Sunday, March 18, 2018 Registered Families 1651 Offertory $ 18,706.21 On Line Giving $ 2,070.10 Children s Collection $ 87.25 Debt Reduction $ 2,411.00 On Line Debt Reduction $ 825.00 2017 Q4 DEBT AND REPAYMENT AMOUNT (As of June 30, 2017) Existing Debt/Notes Payable $1,481.712.00 4th Quarter Repayment $-164,057.00 (From Debt Reduction Donations) ===================================== Remaining Debt $1,317.655.00 Sat. Mar. 24, 2018 Sun. Mar. 25, 2018 Sun. Mar. 25, 2018 Ministry Schedule 5:00 Mass Smith Lauerman, Viser Krohn s, Riegler, Sheppard, Smith, Laurant, Walters Charlotte Reb, Tia Schoening, Emma Vererdi 8:00 Mass Pulsinelli Lunt, Yepes Deacon Art, Balsamo s, Coleman, Dalton s, Eby Dalton, Shripka 10:00 Mass J. Quinn Martin, Schweitzer Izzo, Maddox, McGowan, J. Murphy, Nordlinger, Potochnik, Svela Abby Bogush, Katie Bogush, Michael Bogush Sun. Mar. 25, 2018 12:00 Mass Stoner Kebert, Miller s Cantin, Caserta, Gosa, Mason, Stoner, Tasso, Turner Anna Arato, Christopher Hampton, Piper Kebert Sat. Mar. 31, 2018 8:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass Oden Bender s, Rubio s Will Robinson, Zander Sellers THE EASTER VIGIL IN THE HOLY NIGHT Contact Walt Edwards today in the Parish Office at (904)261-3472 The SPECIAL COLLECTION on Good Friday, March 30, 2018 is for the Holy Land. On Easter, please remember to bring your separate envelope marked Our Family Lenten Sacrifice and place it in the collection basket with the regular offertory. All funds received will be directed to Catholic Charities of the diocese and earmarked for food for the poor. The entire celebration of the Easter Vigil must take place at night, so that it begins after nightfall and ends before daybreak on the Sunday. This Vigil is arranged in four parts: after a service of light and the Easter Proclamation (1), the Church meditates on all the wonderful things God has done for His people from the beginning: this is the Liturgy of the Word (2). As the day of resurrection approaches, new members of the Church are reborn in Baptism (3), and the whole Church is called to the table of the Lord prepared for His people through His Death and Resurrection, this is the Liturgy of the Eucharist (4). 5
OUR PARISH IN ACTION ST. MICHAEL S MISSION, MARCH, 2018 6
Pastor Fr. Jose Kallukalam Deacon Deacon Art Treadwell Parish Directory Weekday Masses Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 am Tuesday: 6:00 pm Weekend Masses Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 noon Confessions: Saturday: 4:00 4:45 pm or by appointment Parish Pastoral Council Mr. Jake Gosa, Chairman Parish Finance Council Mr. Jan Smith, Chairman Parish Staff Jeanne Dean, Secretar - jdean@stmichaelscatholic.com 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 the 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: 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