ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH P.O. Box 6310 Fernandina Beach, FL 32035 corner of North Fourth & Broome Streets 904-261-3472
THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BODY OF CHRIST MAY 29, 2016 FED BY THE LORD Jesus words This is my body and This cup is the new covenant in my blood were only part of his table blessing. Jesus twice said: Do this in remembrance of me (1 Corinthians 11:24, 25). This is the good news of today s solemnity. Like the five thousand hungry souls, we are fed by our Lord. This is not food that satisfies for only a short time, until the next meal. It is food that lasts and changes us. It is food for sharing in much the same way as Melchizedek did when he brought bread and wine to the returning Abraham. As children of God s reign, we are blessed to be able to receive and share God s gift. And we do so in the way most appropriate to our state in life as parents, children, husbands, wives, or religious. TODAY S READINGS First Reading Melchizedek, the king of Salem and a priest of God Most High, brought out bread and wine and blessed Abram (Genesis 14:18-20). Psalm You are a priest forever, in the line of Melchizedek (Psalm 110). Second Reading Paul gives his description of the institution of the Eucharist (1 Corinthians 11:23-26). Gospel Jesus speaks to the crowd about the kingdom of God and then feeds them with five loaves and two fish (Luke 9:11b-17). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Pt 1:2-7; Ps 91:1-2, 14-16; Mk 12:1-2 Tuesday: Zep 3:14-18 or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12; Ps 123:1b-2; Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Mk 12:28b-34 Friday: Saturday: Ez 34:11-16; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5b- 11; Lk 15:3-7 2 Tm 4:1-8; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 2:41-51 Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:17-24; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; Gal 1:11-19; Lk 7:11-17 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Once the early Christians realized that Christ s coming in glory was delayed, there was a need to provide for the governance and everyday needs of the church. The various orders within the church carried forward the apostles ministry, but also allowed for a measure of creativity. The sacrament we call holy orders evolved somewhat slowly. At first, it made sense for Christians to use the forms they knew, adapting them to new situations. Synagogues, for example, were administered by a board of elders, translated into Greek as presbyteros. We know from the Acts of the Apostles that a system of presbyters was a normal feature of church life from earliest days. They stood in relationship to another order, that of overseers, translated into Greek as episkopos, giving us the English bishops. The bishop was the shepherd, the faithful tender of the flock, one who offered the Eucharist, forgave sins, and maintained the bond of charity. Just as the deacons were the chief advisers for the charitable life of the church, so were the presbyters meant to advise the bishop on the spiritual life of the faithful. They were trusted advisers at first, not pastors or priests as we understand those terms today.
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Monday: Ninth Week in Ordinary Time; Memorial Day Tuesday: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday: St. Justin Thursday: Ss. Marcellinus and Peter Friday: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus; First Friday Saturday: The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday MEMBERS, PARISHIONERS & GUESTS PLAY BALL SMMC cordially invite all Brothers, Parishioners and guests to attend an evening of fellowship at the Old Ball Game. Jacksonville Sun s Baseball Game @ 6:00p.m. - 07/16/16 - $20.00/person Includes: Ticket & AUCE Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Tea & Lemonade from 5:00-6:30 For additional information, contact Social Chairman, Ken Cofield; H: 904-225-1026; C: 904-716-9192 or email: kencofield@yahoo.com VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL We are looking for creative and artistic adults that can help transform our parish hall into a Cavern for our VBS week from June 13 June 17th. We are looking for donations that can be used to use as set props and decorations: old sheets (brown, black, white), pool noodles of all colors, white icicle string lights, brown paper bags, brown boxes of all sizes) white cardboard. If you can help, please call the parish office at 261-3472. NEW MINISTERY TO BE FORMED We are forming a new Ministry at St. Michael's for divorced/separated parishioners. If you are interested in being a part of this ministry, please contact Mary Ramsey at: ramsym61@yahoocom. An organizational meeting will be held in the next few weeks. ST. MICHAEL GIFT SHOP VBS Registration can be done by going to our parish website and clicking the link to the registration. www.stmichaelscatholic.com. This is the new home of St. Michael s Gift Shop 224 North 5 th Street We encourage you to come and see our increased inventory. MISSION CO-OP APPEAL On the weekend of June 18/19, Fr. Michael Shanahan of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts will be speaking to us about their missions in Japan, India, Indonesia, Tonga, Fiji and the Philippines. A worldrecognized member of the Congregation is St. Damien, The Leper Priest of Moloka i, who was canonized in October, 2009. For more information, you may visit www.sscc.org. We just added Tiny Saints Charms (the coolest saint charms ever) Assorted 7-day Chapel (Hurricane) Candles, Rosaries, Journals, Bibles, Assorted Bracelets and other jewelry, Wall Plaques and Statues, Medals and much more. Our hours of operations are: Sunday: 8:30AM to 1:30PM Wednesday: 10:00AM to 4:00PM Friday: 12:00PM to 3:00PM Saturday: 4:30PM to 6:00PM
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS OFFERING! Registered Families 1629 May 22, 2016 Offertory $14,182.75 On Line Offertory 1,795.00 Children s Collection 79.36 Debt Reduction 5,427.00 On Line Debt Reduction 145.00 THE ULTIMATE SACRAFICE A MEMORIAL DAY POEM We set aside Memorial Day Each and every year To honor those who gave their lives Defending what we hold dear. In all the dark and deadly wars, Their graves prove and remind us Our brave Americans gave their all To put danger far behind us. They made the ultimate sacrifice Fighting for the American way. We admirer them and respect them And especially on every Memorial Day. THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 30TH IN REMEMBRANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY. ST. MICHAEL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS The installation of our officers for 2016-17 will be at the 10:00am mass on Sunday, June 5th. CONGRATULATIONS TO: Karen Selkirk - President Jackie Martin - Vice-President Donna Walters - Recording Secretary Sherry Pulsinelli - Corresponding Secretary Kathy Szabo - Treasurer Please keep the women in your prayers. Sat. May 28 (5pm) Nancy Moody by Tom Moody Sun. May 29 (8am) Cy Yelk by Peter & Annamae LePorin Sun. May 29 (10am) Jeffery Johnson by the Nassar family Sun. May 29(12noon)Parishioners of St. Michael Mon.May30(8:30am)Gabriela Griffiths by the Griffiths family Tues. May 31 (6pm) Carolyn Price by the Archam Bault family Wed. June 1(8:30am)Harold Gill by Denise & Tony Thurs.June2(8:30am)Arline Matricia and all deceased members of the St. Michael Theresians by the Theresians Fri. June 3 (8:30am) James Hass by Tom & Mary Atkinson Sat. June 4 (5pm) Ron Bannen by Peter & Annamae LePorin Sun. June 5 (8am) Harvey Sibley by Mary Berger Sun. June 5 (10am) Anne Hammer by Dan Hammer & family Sun. June 5 (12noon)Parishioners of St. Michael Please pray for the sick and all requests in our Prayer Request Book. COFFEE & DONUTS You are invited to Coffee & Donuts and fellowship in the Parish Hall after the 10:00am Mass. PLEASE NOTE: There will NOT be Coffee & Donuts next Sunday, June 5, 2016. We will resume on Sunday, June 12, 2016 REFLECTION: Are you ever afraid to share your faith or state the opinion of the Church to others? Do you avoid doing this because it might offend others, or because they might accuse you of imposing your beliefs on them? Have you ever considered that speaking the truth can be an act of mercy? We must speak in love, but we must also not be held back by fear. A Year of Mercy with Pope Francis Daily Reflections
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH Corner of North Fourth & Broome Streets P.O. Box 6310 Fernandina Beach, FL 32035 Parish Office - 505 Broome Street - Phone - 904-261-3472 Fax - 321-1901 Email: smjdean@bellsouth.net ALL EMERGENCIES: 904-277-6566 Website: www.stmichaelscatholic.com Rev. Jose Kallukalam, Pastor Visiting Priest: Rev. Gerard O Shea Deacon Art Treadwell Saturday Vigil Mass: Sunday Masses: Confessions: Saturday: Daily Masses: Holy Days Vigil: Holy Day MASS SCHEDULE 5:00 pm 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 noon 4:00-4:45 pm or by appointment 8:30 am Mon., Wed., Thurs., & Fri. 6:00 pm Tues. 6:00 pm 8:30 am & 6:00 pm MINISTRY TO SICK & HOMEBOUND Weekly visits and monthly Communion Services are held at Savannah Grand, Quality Health Care and Jane Adams House. Visits by Priest or Extraordinary Minister can be arranged by calling 261-3472. MATRIMONY Marriage preparation for couples who wish to be married in a Catholic ceremony must meet with their parish priest at least eight months prior to the wedding date. R.C.I.A. For those seeking to learn more about the Catholic faith, call 261-3472. RELIGIOUS FORMATION Classes are available for grades 1 8. Sacrament preparation is available for Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. Call the parish office, 261-3472. YOUTH MINISTRY Walt Edwards: 491-0180 MUSIC DIRECTOR Denise Ziegler: 654-3855 ST. MICHAEL ACADEMY Pre-K Grade 8 Principal Jackie Stewart Call 321-2102 for information Email: smacad@smacad.org Website: www.stmichaels-academy.org St. Michael Catholic Church Mission Statement 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, Be Witnesses to the World.