ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH NOVEMBER 19, 2017
Inside This Week 33rd 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
THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 19, 2017 SHARING OUR GIFTS Autumn is the season for harvesting and sharing the fruits of our labors. This week’s scriptures use images of the harvest, family life, pregnancy, and investment to describe the abundant harvest in the reign of God. We discover that sharing the gifts we have been given brings eternal rewards for everyone. In the Gospel parable a master entrusts his possessions to three servants before going on a journey. Each is given some talents. What they do with those talents determines what the master will do with them when he returns. How about us? What are we doing with our talents? How will our Master treat us when he returns?
A PRAYER FOR THANKSGIVING O God of creation, Giver of all good gifts, You bless our lives With your generous love. By giving us once more The fruit of the fields, Our family and friends, Our faith, our work, And our lives together. We thank you for these gifts, And ask that you help us To imitate your goodness, To share our blessings With those who are in need. Amen.
The Parish Office will be closed on November 23rd and November 24th.
Faith and Traditions TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Earlier this autumn, we looked at how our Eucharistic Prayers have been enriched by the approval of several new prayers to augment the old Roman Canon. For us, there are the four standard prayers, three for Masses with Children, and the most recent addition, the former Swiss Eucharistic Prayer with four alternative forms (now known as the Eucharistic Prayer for Masses for Various Needs and Occasions). We also have two Eucharistic Prayers for Masses of Reconciliation. The source for these two prayers is the request by many bishops for a special prayer for the “Holy Year” of 1975. Originally, the committee in charge was commissioned to write a single prayer, but the theme proved so rich that it gave rise to two. The first is based on and develops biblical texts on reconciliation. The second starts with the experience of living in today’s fractured world, and how the Spirit calls us to reconciliation and peace. Not everyone was happy with all this creativity, saying that if too many were published, it would be difficult for the Vatican to control further requests. Everyone thought the pope would put strict limits on the prayers, but in the end he said he was willing to open doors that had long been closed. Although he approved them for a period of only three years, they were never formally removed from the Sacramentary and have been incorporated into the new Roman Missal. 2
Liturgical Schedule (Intentions) Sat.
Nov. 18 5:00
Elsa Rubio by the Rubio family
Sun.
Nov. 19 8:00
Gladys Shripka by Harry & Donna Shripka
Sun.
Nov. 19 10:00 Margarita Matagolai by the family
Sun.
Nov. 19 12:00 Parishioners of St. Michael
Mon.
Nov. 20 8:30
Tues.
Nov. 21 6:00 Tom Martin by the Martin family
Wed.
Nov. 22 8:30 Lawrence A. Rice by Arlene Rice & family
Jane Davoli by the Pittari family
Thurs.
Nov. 23 8:30 Harvey Sibley by Mary Berger
Fri.
Nov. 24 8:30 Sr. Catherine Cortney by Mary Mahoney
Sat.
Nov. 25
5:00 Gabriella Griffiths by the Griffiths family
Sun.
Nov. 26
8:00 Parishioners of St. Michael
Sun.
Nov. 26
10:00 Jim Kehler by Marie Kehle
Daily Readings TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The woman who fears the LORD is to be praised (Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31). Psalm — Blessed are those who fear the Lord (Psalm 128). Second Reading — Brothers and sisters, you are children of the light (1 Thessalonians 5:1-6). Gospel — To all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance (Matthew 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday:
Tuesday: Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday: Sunday:
1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lk 19:11-28 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44 Thanksgiving Day, Suggested: Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr29:10bcd, 11-12; Lk 19:45-48 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40 Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sun.
Nov. 26
12:00 Marty Ahearn by Paul Kayser Please pray for the sick and all requests in our Prayer Request Book. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Joan Rickerl, sister of John Quinn. May her soul and the soul of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. The SECOND COLLECTION this weekend is for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.
Sunday:
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday: St. Cecilia Thursday: St. Clement I, St. Columban; Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro; Thanksgiving Day Friday: St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions Saturday: St. Catherine of Alexandria; Blessed Virgin Mary 3
Coming Events ANNUAL ANGEL TREE The St. Michael annual Angel Tree is in the church narthex this week and next week. In the past, parishioners have generously provided gifts for those less fortunate in our parish and in our community. Please take a tag from the tree and become a Christmas Angel. Gifts must be returned by Thursday, November 30th. ST. MICHAEL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS St. Michael Knights of Columbus will hold our Eighth Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Omni’s Oak Marsh Course. The Noon Shotgun will be a Captain’s Choice format at a cost of $125.00 per player. All proceeds go to local charities. Donations are appreciated from those who cannot play. Contact Tom Smeeton, 904 -321-4139 or Bob Gerth, 904-491-0368 or email:
[email protected] for more information
DINNER WITH FR. JOSE RAFFLE TICKET SALE The Knights of Columbus will be selling "Dinner with Fr. Jose" raffle tickets after all Masses this weekend, Nov 18 -19. The winner will enjoy a dinner for 6 prepared by Fr. Jose in the Rectory. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. All proceeds go to the local charities benefiting from the K of C Charity Golf Tournament. UPDATING OUR CENSUS Has your address changed? Do you have a different phone number or email address? Any other changes since you registered at St. Michael? Please contact the parish office, 904261-3472 or email:
[email protected] with any changes in your household. Thank you in advance for your cooperation
Ministry & Organization News and Announcements ST. MICHAEL WOMENS GUILD The Women's Guild wishes to extend a very large THANK YOU to the entire parish for all of the support for our Arts and Crafts show. We also wish to congratulate the winners of the raffle baskets: Chocolate Basket: Mark Bandyk Italian Basket: John Megna Mexican Basket: Michelle Lucas CASINO NIGHT FUND-RAISING EVENT St. Michael Men’s Club will hold a Casino Night Fundraising Event on the evening of Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Parish Hall with 100% of net proceeds to help fund a new HVAC system at St. Michael Academy. Tickets to this event are available outside after Mass. Please join us for a fun evening of entertainment.
ST. MICHAEL ACADEMY BOOK FAIR The SMA Library Book Fair begins Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Barnes and Noble in St. John’s Town Center. Join us that day between 11:00-7:00 for a variety of stories, arts and crafts and a presentation by author Jane Wood! When you shop Barnes and Noble either in person or on line December 2, 2017 – December 7, 2017 mention SMA and/or use our code #12243184 and the library will benefit. You may also pass this code along to ANYONE whether they are affiliated with SMA or not, even our friends/relatives out of state may use this code to benefit SMA. #12243184. Books make great Christmas presents. Thank you for your support!!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE THE GIFTS TO THE ALTAR? If anyone wishes to carry the gifts for Communion for a special or personal occasion such as a birthday, anniversary or memorial, etc., please see the greeters/ushers before Mass. We will be most happy to try to honor your request. 4
Financial Update Sunday, November 12, 2017 Registered Families Offertory On Line Giving Children’s Collection Debt Reduction On Line Debt Reduction
1645 $ 16, 810.11 $ 2,097.00 $ 55.25 $ 6,748.00 $ 75.00
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
Ministry Schedule Saturday, November 18, 2017 Lector Ushers Extraordinary Ministers Altar Servers Sunday, November 19, 2017 Lector Ushers Extraordinary Ministers Altar Servers Lector Ushers Extraordinary Ministers Altar Servers Lector Ushers Extraordinary Ministers Altar Servers Saturday, November 25, 2017 Lector Ushers Extraordinary Ministers Altar Servers Sunday, November 26, 2017 Lector Ushers Extraordinary Ministers Altar Servers
8:00 am Mass Sechler Young’s Balsamo’s, Cooper, Dalton’s, Velazquez’s Oden, Ramsey 10:00am Mass Smith Holmes, Yeoman Amos, Cantin, Goza, Seabrooke Smith, Tufaro, White Balsamo, Bogush, Tita 12:00 noon Mass J. Quinn Kebert, Oliver Bratton, Hippler, Howard, Pitts, Sciarini, Tasso, Trocino Evatt,Logsdon, Sellers 5:00 pm Mass Fenn Weaver’s Donovan, J. Sheppard, Shripka’s, Walters Alexander, Biagini, Kilburn 8:00 am Mass Clarke Lunt, Miller Deacon Art, Anderson, Balsamo’s, P. Dalton, Eby, Harbin, Dalton, Pulsinelli
Altar Servers
10:00am Mass MacDonell Livingston, Maddox Avakian, Caserta, Maddox, Potochnik, M. Schweitzer, S. Schweitzer, Turner Balsamo, Von Mohr’s
Lector Ushers
12:00 Mass Simmons Miller’s
Lector Ushers Extraordinary Ministers
Extraordinary Ministers Altar Servers
Contact Walt Edwards today in the Parish Office at (904)261-3472
5:00 pm Mass Layman Shripka’s Deacon Art, Brooke, Dexter, Elwell’s, D. Krohn, Lucey Herbert, Lucey, G. Wright
Cantin, Janzen, Lendry’s, Mason, Sciarini Smith, Robinson, Venerdi 5
OUR PARISH IN ACTION PANACAKE BREAKFAST, NOVEMBER, 2017
ART & CRAFT SHOW—2017
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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 Office Hours Monday—12noon—4pm Tuesday—Friday—9am—4pm Parish Phone (904)261-3472
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—
[email protected] 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 Emergency Phone (904)277-6566 Parish Fax (904)321-1901 Parish Website Address www.stmichaelscatholic.com St. Michael Academy Dr. Chris Hampton, Principal
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
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