ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH FEBRUARY 18, 2018 REPENT AND BELIEVE IN THE GOSPEL Inside This Week First Sunday of Lent 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
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 18, 2018 PEOPLE OF THE COVENANT If there is one word that stands out in today s readings, it is covenant. God s faithfulness and goodness serve as examples to us of how to live. Genesis tells the story of Noah and of God s covenant not only with all people, but with all of nature. Never will the cleansing waters of the flood bring their destructive power to all the earth again. The sign, the reminder to both God and nature, is the rainbow in the heavens. The psalm reminds us of this compassion of God, and begs God to remember us, not because of our goodness, but because of God s goodness and fidelity to the promise. God shows us how to be good, not by decree, but by example. FAST AND ABSTINENCE Good Friday is a day of fasting. Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are permitted one full meal and two lesser meals per day (which together should not equal one full meal), with no eating between meals. All Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence. Catholics who are 14 years or older should abstain from meat entirely. Soups and gravies made from meat are permitted. STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays at 6:00pm beginning February 16, February 23, March 2, March 9, March 16, March 23. Fish dinners will be served in the Parish Hall following the Stations. LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE The Lenten Penance Service will be Tuesday, March 13th at 7:00 pm. Several priests will be available for confessions. SACRED PASCHAL TRIDUUM HOLY THURSDAY March 29th - 7:00 pm Mass followed with an hour of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. GOOD FRIDAY March 30th - 3:00 pm - the Reading of the Passion, Adoration of the Cross and Holy Communion. 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross HOLY SATURDAY EASTER VIGIL March 31st 8:00 pm Mass EASTER SUNDAY MASSES April 1st 8:00 am Mass, 10:00 am and 12:00 noon. Easter Sunday Masses are outdoors please bring a chair. Faith and Traditions TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The Holy Father usually marks the solemn opening of the Lenten fast with a procession and Mass on Ash Wednesday evening. He walks from the Benedictine monastery, San Anselmo, down the Aventine hill to the Dominican monastery of Santa Sabina. This very old tradition was revived by Pope John XXIII in the late 1950s. Have you ever wondered who gives the pope his ashes? It s the cardinal who has been given the title of the church of Santa Sabina. The pope s homily at this Mass states his theme for Lent. Santa Sabina dates from the fifth century, and is one of the most beautiful churches in Rome. One of the panels on its main doors features the Crucifixion, a scene not normally depicted in art until much later. In the year 1219 the pope gave the church to Saint Dominic for his new religious order, the Order of Preachers, commonly called the Dominicans, and it remains their world headquarters to this day. That pope, Honorius III, was a member of the Savelli family, and this church was their personal family chapel. Sabina was a wealthy Roman lady who became a Christian and was martyred, and whose home became a place of prayer. Later, the church built on that spot was dedicated to her memory. 2
Liturgical Schedule (Intentions) Sat. Feb. 17 5:00 Robert E. Matthews by Jim & Regina Lee Sun. Feb. 18 8:00 Genevieve McManemon by St. Michael Visitation Ministry Sun. Feb. 18 10:00 Mandy Stoffa by Nassau Community Band Sun. Feb. 18 12:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Mon. Feb. 19 8:30 Tues. Feb. 20 6:00 Wed. Feb. 21 8:30 Thurs. Feb. 22 8:30 Don Winslow by Tom Moody Joan Fazio by Patrick & Rosemary Huffman Barbara Hager by Kevin & Mia Fitzgerald Pat Fumic by Don & Carol Bejan Fri. Feb. 23 8:30 Lea Marie Philipp by Bill & Patsy Flynn Sat. Feb. 24 5:00 Mandy Stoffa by Paul Donovan Sun. Feb. 25 8:00 Margaret Simon by the Rubio family Sun. Feb. 25 10:00 Arthur Jacob by Kevin& Mia Fitzgerald Sun. Feb. 25 12:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Please pray for the sick and all requests in our Prayer Request Book. The Parish Office will be closed Monday, February 19th in observance of President s Day. First Sunday of Lent February 18, 2018 Your ways, O LORD, make known to me; teach me your paths. Psalm 25:4 Daily Readings TODAY S READINGS First Reading God s covenant with Noah when he was delivered from the flood (Genesis 9:8-15). Psalm Your ways, O Lord, are love and truth to those who keep your covenant (Psalm 25). Second Reading The water of the flood prefigured baptism, which saves you now (1 Peter 3:18-22). Gospel This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand (Mark 1:12-15). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 116:10, 15-19; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10 Sunday: Monday: SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES First Sunday of Lent; Rite of Election; Rite of Calling the Candidates to Continuing Conversion; Rite of Sending Presidents Day; Julian Calendar Lent Wednesday: St. Peter Damian Thursday: Chair of St. Peter the Apostle; Washington s Birthday Friday: St. Polycarp; Abstinence 3
Coming Events FISH DINNERS AFTER THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS You are invited to enjoy a delicious fish dinner in the Parish Hall after the Stations of the Cross. Prices are $9.00 for adults and $6.00 for children ages 12 and under. All proceeds will go to St. Michael Church. USHERS/GREETERS NEEDED Would you like to help the Usher/Greeter Ministry at the Sunday Masses: 8:00, 10:00 and 12:00? Please contact Kevin McCoy by phone if you can assist in this ministry, 904-583-2743. Thank you. Ministry & Organization News and Announcements BISHOP S ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP APPEAL Last week we presented a video message from Bishop Estevez at all Masses. This week we are participating in Follow-up weekend for any parishioners who may not have been with us last week. We hope you will make a prayerful consideration to pledge a gift to the 2018 Bishop s Annual Stewardship Appeal. If you have not made a pledge to the Appeal, we invite you to participate in this worthy mission by making a pledge using the pledge cards available in church, or online at: www.dosafl.com/bishopsappeal. You participation truly makes a difference. GIFT BEARERS If you would like to take the gifts of bread and wine at the Offertory during the weekend Masses, please let an usher know before Mass begins. UPDATING PARISH RECORDS We are continually updating our parish records to have them current. Please contact the parish office, 994-261-3472 if you have moved, changed your phone number or email address, etc. We appreciate your taking the time to notify us thank you. Did you know that the Rite of Confirmation is understood as part of the unity of the Sacraments of Initiation? As such, preparation for and the celebration of Confirmation is the concern and responsibility of the whole parish. This presumes the active involvement, participation, and collaboration of candidates, families, sponsors, pastor, catechists and parish members. Our students have been preparing for Confirmation the last 12 weeks. The immediate preparation, that which is necessary directly prior to the reception of the Sacrament, is done at the parish. One of the elements required is a retreat. Our Confirmation retreat will be held on Saturday, February 24 th on the parish campus. Please keep these students in your ongoing prayers: Athalie, Alec, Anthony, Gavin Brighton, Abby, Amanda, Fiona, Sommer, Nathaniel, Gabi, Hayley, David, William, Vincent, Sarah, Ella, Adam, Megan, Devon, Aiden, Richard and Hunter. TAIZE We invite you to come to Taize this Monday, February 19th beginning at 7:00pm in St. Michael church. During this Lenten season this gives us a time to be closer to our Lord with song, scripture, prayer and reflection time. All are cordially welcome. The Diocese of St. Augustine High School Youth Conference is being held the weekend of February 23-25 th. The theme of this year s conference is You re Enough Surrender and Let God Work. St. Michaels is sending 6 High School students and one chaperone. Please keep Will, Marie, Isabella, Catie, Austin, Berenger and John in your prayers. I have the strength for everything through him, who empowers me. Philippians 4:43 4
Financial Update Sunday, February 11, 2018 Registered Families 1651 Offertory $ 17,976.21 On Line Giving $ 3,112.00 Children s Collection $ 30.55 Debt Reduction $ 7,460.00 On Line Debt Reduction $ 105.00 2017 Q4 DEBT AND REPAYMENT AMOUNT (As of June 30, 2017) Ministry Schedule Sat. Feb. 17, 2018 5:00 Mass Mackowski Spence family Extraordinary Ministries Fillion, Gosnell s, Murphy Sun. Feb. 18, 2018 Katie Biagini, Mary Biagini, Joey Lucey 8:00 Mass Hill Lunt, Cardinale Balsamo s, Dean, Velazques, Walker Oden, Pulsinelli Existing Debt/Notes Payable $1,481.712.00 4th Quarter Repayment $-164,057.00 (From Debt Reduction Donations) ===================================== Remaining Debt $1,317.655.00 Contact Walt Edwards today in the Parish Office at (904)261-3472 ST. MICHAEL PARISH MISSION, 2018 St. Michael Annual Parish Mission will be Monday, March 12, Tuesday, March 13 and Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 8:30 am and at 7:00 pm. This year, Fr. Charles Coury, CSSR, a member of the Congregation of the most Holy Redeemer, will present the mission. The Lenten Penance Service will be on Tuesday evening. Please plan to attend. Sun. Feb. 18, 2018 Sun. Feb. 18, 2018 Sat. Feb. 24, 2018 Sun. Feb. 25, 2018 Sun. Feb. 25, 2018 Sun. Feb. 25, 2018 10:00 Mass Light Livingston, Maddox Coleman, Izzo, Maddox, Murphy, Nordingler, Potochnik, M. Schweitzer Anthony Balsamo, Christopher Hampton, Will Robinson 12:00 Mass Bustabad Kebert, Oliver Bratton, Cantin, Caserta, Svela, Tasso Josie Kilburn, Elizabeth Springer, Emma Venerdi 5:00 Mass Smith Bender s Brooke, Dexter, Fuller, Krohn s, Riegler, Smith Emma Smith, Lilly Logsdon, Grace Scuderi 8:00 Mass Oden Lunt, Gowins Eby, Shripka s, Tufaro, A. Velazqez Balsamo, Donovan 10:00 Mass Simmons Livingston, Maddox Anderson, Kreger, S. Schweitzer, Sciarini s, Turner, White Michael Bogush, Jessica Tita, Phillip Tita 12:00 Mass Fenn Miller s Cantin, Howard, Janzen, Mason, Murphy, Stoner, Svela Michael Evatt, Catie Springer, Grace Wright 5
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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 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 Academy Website Address www.smacad.org