ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH MARCH 11, 2018 Inside This Week Fourth 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
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 11, 2018 COMMUNAL RESPONSIBILITY The people of God forgot the covenant and flouted God s laws. They did not listen to the prophets among them, who spoke for God in warning them. Prophets are sent from God to remind us why we are here, but they are often, even in our own time, mocked, disregarded, and mistreated rather than thanked and listened to. The book of Chronicles tells the results of these sins: the destruction of the temple and all of Jerusalem, murder, mayhem, and finally exile to a foreign land. Why are these stories in the Bible? Just to inform us of what happened to our ancient forebears? What good would that be unless there were a message and a warning for us as well? Are we people who follow the teachings of God, who obey the words of Christ in the second covenant in his blood? Or do we continue to wreak works of darkness and violence? We are reminded by these readings that we will be judged as a people, not just as individuals. Faith and Traditions TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Year B of the Lectionary has the Letter to the Ephesians today. Ephesus, today in Turkey, was in the first century a great Greek city, the center for the worship of Diana, the goddess of the hunt. It was a vast city even by modern standards, having nearly half a million people in the time of Paul. Yet that was a time of economic recession and moral decay. No wonder Saint Paul stayed here the longest. It gave him an enormous and religiously curious audience. His preaching stirred up the artisans who depended on the pilgrims who came to honor (and buy mementos of) seventeen gods and goddesses enshrined in the city s temples. You can still see the open-air theater where Paul s homily triggered a riot. Paul did have success here, and many conversions among Jews and Gentiles. They seem to have struggled with hope, perhaps because of their suffering from economic woes and isolation. Some old traditions say that the Apostle John lived out his days here, and that the Blessed Mother was cared for by him. There s no biblical basis for this, but it is certain that a small house just outside the city has been treasured by Christians and Muslims for centuries as the last dwelling of Mary. Long ago, the harbor silted up and the city was nearly abandoned, becoming a small village. As is so often the case, that accident of history preserved the ancient city, so that archeologists have been very successful in revealing ancient Christian sites. One such site is the Church of Mary, probably the first church to be dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, and the site of the Council of Ephesus in 431. Today, a visit to Ephesus is one of the most rewarding journeys for any pilgrim. 2
Liturgical Schedule (Intentions) Sat. Mar. 10 5:00 Joseph Reamer by Sue Riegler Sun. Mar. 11 8:00 David Coyle by Judy Graham Sun. Mar. 11 10:00 Topsy Smith by Ginny Smith Sun. Mar. 11 12:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Mon. Mar. 12 8:30 Elaine Margaret Dolan by Philip Dolan Tues. Mar. 13 6:00 David Coyle by St. Michael Visitation Ministry Wed. Mar. 14 8:30 Bertha Rowland by St. Michael Visitation Ministry Thurs. Mar. 15 8:30 Floria P. Oberro by Mike & Socorro Laurent Fri. Mar. 16 8:30 Katherine Toland Quinn by Polly Benninghoff Sat. Mar. 17 5:00 Patricia Peacock by Charlie &Terri Turner Sun. Mar. 18 8:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Sun. Mar. 18 10:00 Special Intention for Lynn Coyle by Michael Graham Sun. Mar. 18 12:00 Ryan Gosa by the Gosa family Please pray for the sick, and all requests in our Prayer Request Book. Please pray for the repose of the souls of Dr. John Kralik and Irwin Southwick. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. 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. Please do not leave prayers, prayer cards, pamphlets, books or any literature in the church unless you have permission from the pastor. Daily Readings TODAY S READINGS First Reading The wrath and the mercy of the LORD are revealed in the exile and liberation of the Chosen People (2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23) or 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a. Psalm Let my tongue be silenced, if I ever forget you! (Psalm 137) or Psalm 23. Second Reading God, who is rich in mercy, brought us to life with Christ (Ephesians 2:4-10) or Ephesians 5:8-14. Gospel The Son of Man must be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life (John 3:14-21) or John 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38].. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:3-4, 12-15; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33 Alternate readings (Year A): Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45] SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Lent; Second Scrutiny; Daylight Saving Time begins; Girl Scouting Sunday Friday: Abstinence Saturday: Saint Patrick March 11, 2018 God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. John 3:17 3
Coming Events STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays at 6:00pm on March 16, March 23. Fish dinners will be served in the Parish Hall following the Stations of the Cross. There will NOT be fish dinners on Good Friday. 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. March 30th 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross A day of fasting and abstinence. 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. FROM THE DIOCESE The Diocese of St. Augustine treats all allegations of sexual misconduct seriously and deals with all allegations in a prompt, confidential and thorough manner. To report abuse, call: Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator Judy Pinson: 904-262-3200, ext. 129 or: Department of Children & Families at: 1-800-96Abuse or 1-8-00-962-2873. Brochures are available at the church entrance. Ministry & Organization News and Announcements BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED A new Living with Loss support group is being formed to offer faith-based comfort to parishioners who are grieving the death of a loved one. This is not group therapy, but a lay-ministry support group grounded on faith and prayer. This group will meet at St. Michael s Parish Hall on Thursday, March 22nd from 6:00 7:30pm. For information and sign up, please contact: Paula Nunimaker: 843-422-1196 or munie@gmail.com. or Ann Drumm: 350-702-8163 or adrumm2@gmail.com. ST. PATRICK S DAY DINNER & MORE The annual St. Patrick s Day Dinner will be held Saturday, March 17, 2018 in the Parish Hall from 5 8pm. Corned beef & cabbage and more: Irish music and dancers, 50/50 raffle and quilt raffle. Tickets can be purchased in the parish office. $15.00 person, children under age 6 are free. UPDATING PARISH RECORDS We are continually updating our parish records to have them current. Please contact the parish office, 904-261-3472 if you have moved, changed your phone number or email address, etc. We appreciate your taking the time to notify us thank you. Adult Formation Bible study classes are held every Sunday morning in the Parish hall from 8:45 am to 9:45 am. The class is using the Ascension Press Catholic Bible study program Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible. There are several other classes offered at other times during the week. Please call the parish office for more information. 904-261-3472. 4
Financial Update Sunday, March 4, 2018 Registered Families 1651 Offertory $ 18,658.37 On Line Giving $ 3,366.60 Children s Collection $ 67.00 Debt Reduction $ 1,075.00 On Line Debt Reduction $ 235.00 2017 Q4 DEBT AND REPAYMENT AMOUNT (As of June 30, 2017) Sat. Mar. 10, 2018 Exraordinary Ministers Sun. Mar. 11, 2018 Ministry Schedule 5:00 Mass Fulford Delaney, Stoffa Fillion, Fuller, Hippler, Krohn s, Mason, Riegler Katie Biagini, Mary Biagini, Ella Schoening 8:00 Mass Stoffel Lunt, Cardinale Dean, Eby, Gosnell s, Hippler, Shripka s Gosnell, Donovan 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 FAMILY LENTEN PRAYER SERVICE #4 Rejoice St. Michael! This week s Family Lenten Program theme is finding hope and joy in the midst of our Lenten sacrifices and penance. Please come join us on Sunday night at 5PM in the church. If you would like to pray with, or for your family, this is an Amazing opportunity to do so. All are welcome. Sun. Mar. 11, 2018 Sun. Mar. 11, 2018 Sat. Mar. 17, 2018 Sun. Mar. 18, 2018 Sun. Mar. 18, 2018 Sun. Mar. 18, 2018 10:00 Mass Simmons Livingston, Maddox Anderson, Coleman, Seabrooke, S. Schweitzer, Smith, Turner, White Jessica Tita, Phillip Tita, Harrison Pollack 12:00 Mass Cumberland Kebert, Miller s Deacon Art, Bratton, Howard, Janzen, Sheppard, Pitts Aislin Alexander, Brooklyn Doratio, Zander Sellers 5:00 Mass Fenn Bender s Deacon Art, Brooke, Dexter, Donovan, Elwell s, Lucey Violet Herbert, Joey Lucey, Emma Smith 8:00 Mass Freeman Lunt, Gowins Cooper, Grubesky, Riegler, Walters, Velazquez Oden, Pulsinelli, 10:00 Mass Simmons Kriscowski, Yeoman Izzo, Maddox, McGowan, J. Murphy, Nordlinger, Potochnik, Svela Catie Springer, Elizabeth Springer, Grace Wright 12:00 Mass Mason Kebert, Miller s Cantin, Caserta, Izzo, Mason, Stoner, Tasso Devon Coyle, Gianna Coyle, Loretta Stephenson 5
OUR PARISH IN ACTION ST. MICAHEL WOMEN S GUILD AT ST. AUGUSTINE
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