ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH JULY 23, 2017 Inside This Week 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor s Letter Liturgical Schedule Daily Reading 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
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 23, 2017 FRUIT OF THE WORD The seed is the word of God. The agricultural metaphors in all of today s readings give richness to the message that the word of God, cultivated in our hearts, bears much fruit in our lives. Creation itself awaits the redemption of all, even as our bodies await the resurrection. Just as we will rejoice in the fulfillment of God s word, so will all of creation sing for joy in the Reign of God. The word of God is effective and holy; it brings about exactly what it says. It is not futile or empty, but rich in meaning for those who hear and are healed. Those who hear the word of God and keep it will, with all creation, bear much fruit and sing for joy. Dear brothers and sisters, As we enter the second half of the year, we look back with gratitude to God and with the expectation of making things even better. Some of you may have traveled and visited your family and friends and renewed and strengthened relationships. Your children may be getting ready to go back to school, all geared up for the new school year and refreshed in mind and body. Let us pray that they are able to achieve their great goals with the help of the teachers and staff. Our parish has been active even in the early summer months. It seems our activities never slow down. As usual we were blessed with a lot of visitors at all the Masses on these Sundays. In the last six months, we sent 19 of our parishioners to eternity and baptized 20 children. That is a good sign. Twenty seven children received First Communion and thirty one children received the Sacrament of Confirmation. We had 12 weddings celebrated at our church so far this year, including some from out of town. Some families have moved away from the parish and almost an equal number of families newly came in. Therefore the number of families stays almost the same, more or less 1650. We had some new parishioners joining various ministries and organizations, making our parish more vibrant. Our social and spiritual outreach ministries have more volunteers now visiting the homebound and the sick. We have a few volunteers visiting the hospital and nursing homes as good disciples of Jesus, bringing peace and joy to the sick and the afflicted. Parish social ministry has been able to offer financial assistance to several of the needy people of the parish in a more substantial way than mere handouts. Thank you for your wonderful generosity in using the social ministry envelopes that help this ministry. We also are entering the new financial year. Our parishioners are generous in giving their time talents and treasures in service of God and others. We closed the year well enough, considering the tasks we had in front of us. Our income for the year was $1,355,871.14. Our expenses for the year totaled $1,029,995.38. Our surplus amount was $325,875.76 of which $300,000.00 was applied to our debt repayment. I thank all the parishioners for your good will in supporting our church. Your sacrifices made it possible for the parish to meet our financial goals and to pay back some of the debt we owe to the diocese. I hope and pray that we may be able to continue to be generous in the upcoming year too. May God bless all of you and your families. 2
Saturday Liturgical Schedule (Intentions) July 22 5:00pm Virginia Vengrin by St. Michael Visitation Ministry Sunday July 23 8:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Sunday July 23 10:00 Margarita Matagolia by the family Sunday July 23 12:00 Jim Kehler by Marie Kehler Monday July 24 8:30 John Orr by Rich & Marie Billings Tuesday July 25 6:00pm Dorothy Rocheleau by Grace Harmon & family Wednesday July 26 8:30 Bob Fanara by Denise & Tony Thursday July 27 8:30 Lynn Hoenig by Denise & Tony Friday July 28 8:30 Jack Gertchinsen by Mary ` Mahoney Saturday July 29 5pm George Mattey by the Mattey family Sunday Sunday Sunday July 30 8:00 Parishioners of St. Michael July 30 10:00 Gerry Rice by Mary Soller July 30 12:00 Jim Kehler by Marie Kehler Please pray for the sick and all prayers in our Prayer Request Book. Please pray for the repose of the soul of parishioner, Dr. Enrico Davoli. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Sharbel Makhlūf Tuesday: St. James Wednesday: Ss. Joachim and Anne Saturday: St. Martha FAITH & TRADITION THE MERCY, POWER, AND LOVE OF GOD The first reading today, from the book of Wisdom, makes its point over and over, at least five times in five verses! God is mighty, but lenient to all. God s power is shown in kindness and clemency, not in harshness and condemnation, and those who govern God s people must govern in the same way, with kindness. This loving kindness and gentleness is not contrary to God s might, but is a direct result of God s primacy over all. Who are we, then, to judge what is in the hearts of our fellow Christians and all people, when God commands justice with love and clemency? Likewise, the Holy Spirit makes up for our ignorance of what we need, speaking in a language we do not yet understand. But God knows our needs before we do, understands the intercessions of the Spirit, and helps us in our weakness. This is our hope: God s mercy, power, and love. TODAY S READINGS First Reading You taught your people that those who are just must likewise be kind (Wisdom 12:13, 16-19). Psalm Lord, you are good and forgiving (Psalm 86). Second Reading The Spirit comes to aid us in our weakness (Romans 8:26-27). Gospel Jesus proposes parables to the crowds, teaching them of the reign of God (Matthew 13:24-43 [24-30]). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ex 14:5-18; Ex 15:1bc-6; Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126:1bc-6; Mt 20:20-28 Wednesday: Ex 16:1-5, 9-15; Ps 78:18-19, 23-28; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Thursday: Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b; Dn 3:52-56; Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Ex 20:1-17; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 13:18-2 3 Saturday: Ex 24:3-8; Ps 34:2-11; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42 Sunday: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12; Ps 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-130; Rom 8:28-30; Mt 13:44-52 [44-46] 3
Coming Events Discernment Retreat for men ages 14 and up led by the seminarians of the Diocese of St. Augustine Ministry & Organization News and Announcements ST. MICHAEL S CRAFT GROUPS The Wednesday Craft Group meets in the parish hall from 9:30 1:00pm, and the Thursday Group meets in the Gift Shop from 10:00 4:00pm. We make items for the Craft Show, baptismal bibs for the parish and help with other projects as needed. Whether you are a crafter or a seamstress, all are welcome and needed. For more info: Janet (Wed.) janettread@gmail.com or Kathy (Thurs.) at klhszabo@gmail.com. DATES YOU WANT TO SAVE & NOT MISS!!! EXCITING PARISH HAPPENINGS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2017 FROM THE DIOCESE OF ST AUGUSTINE The Diocese of St. Augustine is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to support the Office of the Chancellor and Office of the Bishop. Those interested are encouraged to visit: http://www.dosafl.com/ general-job-listings/. ST. MICHAEL ACADEMY HELP WANTED PART TIME ASSISTANT FOR AFTER CARE PROGRAM St. Michael Academy is looking for an individual who can assist in the school s After Care Program from 1:00 6:00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This part time position would involve assisting in the care of children ranging in age from preschool students to 8th graders. Responsibilities include helping the Director in all areas of the After Care Program. If interested in interviewing, please email: champton@smacad.org. PARISH CELEBRATION OF THE FEAST OF ST. MI- CHAEL 12:00PM MASS CELEBRATED BY MOST REVEREND BISHOP FELIPE ESTEVEZ PARISH MEAL IN HALL TO FOLLOW SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7TH, 2017 PARISH MINISTRY RETREAT 9:00AM TO 3:30PM ATTENDANCE REQUIRED OF ALL ACTIVE MINIS- TERS OPEN TO ENTIRE PARISH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28TH, 2017 6:00PM TO 10:00PM ST. MICHAEL 1ST ANNUAL COMMUNITY WIDE FALL FESTIVAL TRUNK OR TREAT FAMILY CONCERT ON GROUNDS BY NASHVILLE RECORDING ARTIST AND CMA AWARD WINNER JESSE RICE (HAILED AS THE NEXT JIMMY BUFFETT!!!) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FORTHCOMING ON ALL EVENTS...MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW TO BE SURE NOT TO MISS OUT 4
Financial Update Sunday, July 23, 2017 Registered Families 1645 Offertory $ 16,739.52 On Line Giving $ 634.00 Children s Collection $ 74.10 Debt Reduction $ 488.00 On Line Debt Reduction $ 225.00 2017 Q4 DEBT AND REPAYMENT AMOUNT (As of June 30, 2017) Existing Debt/Notes Payable $1,663,549.29 4th Quarter Repayment $-181,836.47 (From Debt Reduction Donations) ===================================== Remaining Debt $1,481,712.82 Contact Walt Edwards today in the Parish Office at (904)261-3472 Ministry Schedule Saturday, July 22, 2017 5:00 pm Mass Stoffel Schneider s Motes, Brooke, Cantin, Dexter, Donovan, Fillion, Walters Alexander, Smith, Logsdon Sunday, July 23, 2017 8:00 am Mass Loveless Lunt, Miller, Moore Motes, Balsamo s Dalton s Harbin, Pulsinelli Oden, Shripka - 10:00 am Mass Light Holmes, Livingston, Schweitzer, Yeoman Motes, Anderson, Avakian, Seabrooke, Smith Kilborn, Thompson-Davoli s 12:00 noon Mass Sechler Clarke, Kebert, Miller s Deacon Art, Motes, Bratton, Howard, Izzo, Maddox, Pitts Evatt, Kebert, Venerdi Saturday, July 29, 2017 5:00 pm Mass MacDonell Spence s Deacon Art, Motes, Gosa, Lucey, Mason, Sheppard, Walker - Sunday, July 30, 2017 8:00 am Mass Layman Dalton, Ramsey Motes, Amos, Cooper, Eby, Grubesky, Harbin, Stoner - 10:00 am Mass Stoner Holmes, Livingston, Schweitzer, Yeoman Motes, Caserta, Coleman, Schweitzer, Svela, Turner, White - 12:00 Mass Bustabad Clarke, Kebert, Miller s Motes, Hippler, Howard, M. Lendry, Sciarini, Tasso, Trocino 5
OUR PARISH IN ACTION ST. MICHAEL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL OPENING NIGHT OF VBS Justin leads the children in prayer Samuel & Eli 6
Parish Directory Pastor Fr. Jose Kallukalam Deacon Deacon Art Treadwell Parish Pastoral Council Mr. Jake Gosa, Chairman Parish Finance Council Mr. Jan Smith, Chairman Parish Staff Jeanne Dean, Secretary Lori Kennedy, Director Religious Education Walt Edwards, Business Manager Patty O Neill, Bookkeeper Denise Ziegler, Director of Music Parish Phone (904)261-3472 Emergency Phone (904)277-6566 Parish Fax (904)321-1901 Parish Website Address www.stmichaelscatholic.com St. Michael Academy Dr. Chris Hampton, Principal 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