ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH DECEMBER 31, 2017 Inside This Week Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 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 HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH DECEMBER 31, 2017 BEARERS OF THE WORD The Church has placed a number of notable feast days immediately after Christmas. The feasts of Stephen, John the Evangelist, and the Holy Innocents form a summary of the life lived in Christ, the Word made flesh. What do these have to do with the feast of the Holy Family, which crowns the Octave of Christmas? These feasts remind us that suffering will occur in fulfilling the mission of Christ, and that we are all called to be bearers of this Word whose birth we celebrate. We also see this manifested in the lives of Joseph and Mary, both of whom took social and religious risks in obedience to the will of God, and both of whom were open to the word of God sent to them from on high. In these ways they prefigured the life of Jesus himself. Most likely, few of us found ourselves at Mass this past Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, but the essence of these feasts and the essence of the holiness of Joseph, Mar and Jesus remain central, a holiness we celebrate today. Faith and Traditions TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace; Where there is hatred, let me sow charity; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is error, the truth; Where there is doubt, the faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; and Where there is sadness, joy. O, Divine Master, Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console; To be understood as to understand; To be loved as to love; For it is in giving that we receive; It is in pardoning that we are pardoned; And it is in dying to ourselves that we are born to eternal life. Amen. There s no more unusual setting to celebrate today s Feast of the Holy Family than Barcelona, Spain and the towering unfinished sandcastle known officially as the Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia. In 1882, the plan was hatched to build a vast place of worship in reparation for the revolutionary and liberal leanings of the city. The modern artist Antoni Gaudi dedicated his life to the project, living in the building, attending Mass daily, and giving up his personal wealth. When people pressed him to pick up the pace, he responded, My client is not in a hurry. (Gaudi s cause for beatification is moving along, and he could be the first professional artist and architect to be beatified.) The Spanish Civil War, a disaster for the Catholic Church in which thousands of priests, brothers, and nuns were murdered, halted work in 1935. In the 1950s work began anew, speeded up by computers in the 1980s. Still, the final stage of construction is not due to end until 2026. If the original methods had stayed in place, it would take several hundred more years to complete the plan. So far there are eight towers, with four to go. The highest steeple is three feet shorter than the nearest hill, since the architect didn t want his work to surpass God s artistry. The three faces of the basilica each have three doors, with the faces named Passion, Nativity, and Grace. The interior is crammed with geometric figures that almost seem to spin, crazy-quilt windows, spiral staircases, and jumbles of statues and figures. Although inspired by ancient Gothic cathedrals, the style is called Expressionist, and very little is left unexpressed by the masonry. 2
Sat. Sun. Sun. Sun. Mon. Jan. 1 Tues. Jan. 2 Wed. Jan. 3 Thurs. Jan. 4 Liturgical Schedule (Intentions) Dec. 30 5:00 Major Patrick H. Wood by Bill & Patsy Flynn Dec. 31 8:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Dec. 31 10:00 Col. Richard Wallace by Medra Keyser Dec. 31 12:00 George Strain by the family 8:30 Proceso Reyes by Eli & Agnes Bayacal 6:00 Edward O Malley by Brian & Mary Downey 8:30 Shirley Lewis by Jean Winslow 8:30 Gabriella Urbaniwiez by John & Sheila Carlin Fri. Jan. 5 8:30 Tori Maffatt by Mary Mahoney 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 Sun. Jan. 7 10:00 Mary Catherine Bennett by Therese Williams 12:00 Dorothy Frantz by Michael & Geraldine Janzen The SECOND COLLECTION next weekend, Jan. 6th and Jan. 7th will be the Catholic Relief Services Collection. The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph December 31, 2017 My eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples. Luke 2:30-31 Daily Readings TODAY S READINGS First Reading Those who honor their parents will be greatly blessed and will atone for sins (Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14) or Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3. Psalm Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways (Psalm 128) or Psalm 105. Second Reading Be thankful; do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus (Colossians 3:12-21 [12-17]) or Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19. Gospel The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom (Luke 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:29 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Thursday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Friday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 [23, 31-34, 36, 38] Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Monday: Mary, the Holy Mother of God; The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord; World Day of Prayer for Peace; New Year s Day Tuesday: Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen Wednesday: The Most Holy Name of Jesus Thursday: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Friday: St. John Neumann; First Friday 3
ST. MICHAEL MENS CLUB ANNUAL RETREAT Coming Events 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 ST. MICHAEL MEN S CLUB The St. Michael Men s Club first meeting of 2018 will be Tuesday, January 2nd beginning at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. We will discuss our recent Casino Night and plan for future fund-raising events. All men are welcome refreshments will be served following the meeting. Hope to you then! ST. MICHAEL WOMEN S GUILD The St. Michael Women s Guild will hold its first meeting of the new year on Monday, January 8, 2018. We meet in the parish hall at 6:30 pm and enjoy light refreshments before our meeting from 7:00 8:00pm. All women are welcome to attend. RELIGIOUS FORMATION The Gift Shop will be closed from January 1st 5th, 2018 for the New Year's holiday and inventory. We look forward to opening on Saturday, Jan. 6th for the 5:00 pm Mass. Our regular hours are: Wednesday: 9:00 am 4:00 pm Thursday: 9:00 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. All Parish Religious Formation programs (Adult Bible Class, Grades 1-8 th and Children s Liturgy of the Word) will start back up on Sunday, January 7, 2018. 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. ` 4
Financial Update Sunday, December 24 & 25, 2017 Registered Families 1650 Offertory $ 66,892.34 On Line Giving $ 1,974.00 Children s Collection $ 56.36 Debt Reduction $ 12,220.00 On Line Debt Reduction $ 240.00 2017 Q4 DEBT AND REPAYMENT AMOUNT (As of June 30, 2017) Ministry Schedule Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017 5:00 pm Mass MacDonell Delaney, Stoffa Ella Schoening, Tia Schoening Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 8:00 am Mass Pulsinelli Lunt, Miller Pulsinelli, Shripka Existing Debt/Notes Payable $1,663,549.29 4th Quarter Repayment $-181,836.47 (From Debt Reduction Donations) ===================================== Remaining Debt $1,481,712.82 Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 10:00 am Mass J. Quinn Holmes, Yeoman Harrison Pollack, Phillip Tita, Emma Venerdi Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 Exraordinary Ministers Sunday, Jan. 7 2018 12:00 noon Mass Stoner Oliver, Oberholtzer Devon Coyle, Gianna Coyle, Emma Venerdi 5:00 pm Mass Morris Southwick s 8:00 am Mass Oden Balsamo, Donovan 10:00 am Mass Light Contact Walt Edwards today in the Parish Office at (904)261-3472 12:00 Mass Bustabad 5
OUR PARISH IN ACTION CHRISTMAS MASS, 2017
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