ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH JULY 29, 2018 Inside This Week Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 29, 2018 WEEKLY MIRACLE This week marks the beginning of a kind of liturgical detour. We have been listening to Saint Mark s Gospel during this liturgical year (Year B). Today we begin to hear a long section from John s Gospel, starting with the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. This miracle story is a prelude to the Lord s statements that we will begin hearing in a few weeks, in which Jesus refers to himself as the bread of life. Each week we witness a miracle at Mass. We do not see a multiplication of loaves before us. What our eyes of faith allow us to see is the miracle of the transformation of common elements bread and wine into the Lord s Body and Blood. Once we have received the Lord, the multiplication begins, for in the Eucharist we are strengthened to multiply our efforts to feed the poor, shelter the homeless, and bring comfort to the despairing. Faith and Traditions Dear brothers and sisters, Thanks to Everyone Ministry Fair we celebrated last weekend manifested once again the great St. Michael Spirit of enthusiasm, ingenious planning, hard work, cooperation and love of the parish. From a believing and worshipping community we are growing into a serving community by offering our time and talents in service of God and His Church. Last year nearly 100 people had signed up for the various ministries. This year 182 people signed up and hundreds of others visited the booths with great interest, in spite of the rain. I am sure, some of them are still considering to offer their best for the Church. A lot of planning and preparation went into it before the actual event. I would like to thank all the people in leadership who took the initiative and planned everything, ministry leaders who attended the preparation meeting, designed the brochures, decorated the tables and presented with fervor and zeal all about the working of their ministries. Everyone who took the trouble to go over to the parish hall to learn about what we do to serve made the fair a grand success. I am grateful to each of you who found your passion in our parish ministries and signed up. It reflects your love for the parish and willingness to take your faith to the next level Doing for God what you do best. May God continue to bless you and your families and bring our parish to the greatness we dream of. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Last Wednesday, the greatest pilgrimage in our tradition ended with the feast of Saint James at his shrine in Compostela, Spain. Every year, as many as a hundred thousand persons walk a portion of the medieval way of the pilgrim, earning the right to wear the scallop shell symbol of this journey of faith. In legend, this city on the northern coast of Spain is the final resting place of the apostle, and the full name of the cathedral is Saint James of the Field of Stars. There is a tradition that Saint James the Great preached there. In the Roman Catholic tradition, the pilgrimage, like any procession, is a symbol, life s journey distilled, a powerful sign of our journey toward a certain goal. The perils of the road, the support of companions, the contemplative slower pace of life, have the potential to transform and renew the pilgrims in ways that last a lifetime. Along the way, the distinctions between rich and poor fall away, and everyone shares humble rustic food and stops for the night in hostels or under the stars. After a long walk, the experience of entering through the great doors into the vast cathedral filled with incense, light, and song is a foretaste of heaven. The pilgrims often say that their whole lives are redirected toward that moment of entry into the heavenly Jerusalem. The most memorable feature of the cathedral is called the botofumeiro, an incense burner on pulleys and chains that sweeps through the cathedral in immense circles, swirling clouds of sweetsmelling incense around the vast nave. 2
Liturgical Schedule (Intentions) Sat. July 28 5:00 Joseph Moran by Pete & Gloria Rubio Sun. July 29 8:00 Bobby Henderson by Greg & Pat D Alessio Sun. July 29 10:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Sun. July 29 12:00 Thomas Holstein by Jim & Suzanne Delaney Mon. July 30 8:30 Robert Nunimaker by Paula Nunimaker Tues. July 31 6:00 Special Intention of Lily Robinson by Mary Fitzpatrick Wed. Aug. 1 8:30 Gary Bertuzzi by Dan & Marg Schleppe Thurs. Aug. 2 8:30 Gloria Goodell by the Goodell family Fri. Aug. 3 8:30 Ellsworth K. Gentel by Kevin & Mia Fitzgerald Sat. Aug. 4 5:00 Deacon John Cavallaro by Laurel Cavallaro Sun. Aug. 5 8:00 Gladys Shripka by Harry & Donna Shripka Sun. Aug. 5 10:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Sun. Aug. 5 12:00 Tony Graham by Kathleen Andrews Please pray for the sick and all requests in our Prayer Request Book. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Emilia Taylor, sister of Sylvia Martens. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. The eyes of all look hopefully to you, and you give them their food in due season. Psalm 145:15 Daily Readings TODAY S READINGS First Reading When they had eaten, there was some left over, as the LORD had said (2 Kings 4:42-44). Psalm The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs (Psalm 145). Second Reading Strive to preserve the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace (Ephesians 4:1-6). Gospel Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were reclining, and also as much of the fish as they wanted (John 6:1-15). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jer 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Ps 59:2-4, 10-11, 17-18; Mt 13:44-46 Thursday: Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-6ab; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:1-12 23-25, 54; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Peter Chysologus Tuesday: St. Ignatius of Loyola Wednesday: St. Alphonsus Liguori Thursday: St. Eusebius of Vercelli; St. Peter Julian Eymard Friday: First Friday Saturday: First Saturday 3
Coming Events CHARACTER STUDIES OF ST. JOHN S GOSPEL Presenter: Father Briggs Hurley Please join us each Wednesday in August as Fr. Briggs presents the theology of St. John and introduces us to several characters found in the Fourth Gospel. With Fr. Briggs guidance, we will meet and study these individuals and the progression of their character growth. This will be an interactive bible study, so please bring your bible. August 1, 6:30 7:30 pm John the Baptist (prep: please read Jn 1:19-37) August 8, 6:30 7:30 pm Andrew and Philip August 15, 7:00 8:00 pm (Holy Day of Obligation) Mary Magdalene August 22, 6:30 7:30 pm Thomas August 29, 6:30 7:30 pm John the Beloved All classes will be held in the parish hall. FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY DINNER St. Michael Family Ministry has a monthly dinner on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 6:00 8:00pm in the Parish Hall for families with children 18 or younger. Please bring a side dish or a dessert. RSVP to: Robin Young, 904-655-8206. THANK YOU TO ST MICHAEL PARISHIONERS St. Michael Parish received a thank you note from Propagation of Faith for the generous gift of $3,472.95 which was sent to the Holy Childhood Association. We have been sending the money that our children place in the red basket every Sunday to them. They informed us that it was forwarded to St. Paul s Seminary in southern Benin, Africa. This year close to 200 young men are preparing for the priesthood and the local Sisters provide food, medical care and education to children and families in need. Thank you all for your generosity. Ministry & Organization News and Announcements PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY A heartfelt Thank You to all who stopped by our table at the Ministry Fair. Some of you indicated that you have not knit and/or crochet in years. To this we say, don t worry, just come and join us. We will help you to rediscover your gift of needlework or teach you a new skill. At St. Michael, the mission of the Prayer Shawl Ministry is to offer Prayer Shawls to those who need comfort and/ or healing. We meet every Friday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Our meetings are a time of prayer, and fellowship. We also provide Lap/Wheelchair blankets, Baby Blankets, Preemie Hats, Chemo Hats, and items as needed in our church community. Prayer Shawls are given as gifts. Donations for supplies are gratefully accepted. For more information, please contact: stmichaelsprayershawl@gmail.com, or contact Peggy at 904-239-7137, or Joanna at 321-356-4658. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The weekend of September 15th/16th, the K of C will sponsor Wheelchair Sunday at St. Michael parish. We will collect donations to acquire wheelchairs for people in need nationally and worldwide. If you know of someone who needs a wheelchair, please contact the parish office, 904-261-3472 with the information. We will provide as many wheelchairs as we can. Knights will conduct a 1st Degree installation August 9th inducting 4 new members to be held in the parish hall (Knights only). The Knights of Columbus Bible Study (Book of Exodus) will begin September 11, to be held in the parish hall at 6:45 PM. Study guide is $24.95 if any are interested, contact James Mackowski at jamesmackowski@bellsouth.net Join the Knights and Ladies Group at Eucharistic Adoration August 2 from 9am 1pm. 4
Financial Update Sunday, July 22, 2018 Registered Families 1651 Offertory $ 15,908.10 On Line Giving Children s Collection $ 79.00 Debt Reduction $ 521.00 On Line Debt Reduction 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 Saturday, July 28, 2018 Sunday, July 29, 2018 Sunday, July 29, 2018 Ministry Schedule 5:00 Mass Fenn Tonti s Fillion, Gosa, Laurent, S. Murphy, Sheppard, Smith, Walters Jessica Tita, Phillip Tita, Emma Venerdi 8:00 Mass Freeman Cardinale,Yepes Deacon Art, Dalton s, Grubesky, Harbin, Pulsinelli, A. Velazquez Velazquez, White 10:00 Mass Stoner Holmes, Maddox Nordlinger, M. Schweitzer, S. Schweitzer, Seabrooke, Tufaro, Turner, White Bogush family Contact Walt Edwards today in the Parish Sunday, July 29, 2018 Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018 Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018 12:00 Mass Mason Clarke, Miller s Cantin, Caserta, Finnigan, Hippler, Howard, Mason, Svela Ella Schoening,Tia Schoening, Grace Scuderi 5:00 Mass Griffiths Karr, Wagner Elwell s, Krohn s, Lucey, Pulsinelli, Sheppard 8:00 Mass Sechler Lunt, Gowins Balsamo s, Cooper, Dalton s, Harbin, Tufaro Donovan, Oden 10:00 Mass Mackowski Holmes, Maddox Deacon Art, Finnigan, S. Schweitzer, Seabrooke, White IMPORTANT REMINDER For security purposes and to avoid disruptions during the Mass, please refrain from opening the side doors of the church once Mass has begun. Signs have been posted on the exterior of the side doors advising latecomers to enter through the front of the church. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter. Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018 HOLY HOUR FOR LIFE 12:00 Mass Light Kebert, Miller s Amos, Janzen, Pitts, Sciarini s, Tasso, Trocino Please join the Respect Life Ministry in prayer and adoration before the Blessed Sacrament on the 1 st Thursday of every month, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the church. ` 5
OUR PARISH IN ACTION MINISTRY FAIR, JULY 21/22, 2018
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