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Inside This Week 30th 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.

ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH OCTOBER 29, 2017

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 29, 2017

BALANCE Today’s scriptures emphasize the fundamental link between love of God and love of our neighbors, especially those who are most in need. Love of God should compel us to love the people whom God cherishes. Conversely, work for justice and charity for those in need should be rooted in our love of God. That connection and balance, however, isn’t always easy to maintain in our lives. Even in religious orders we find that some Christians are more oriented toward contemplation and prayer, while others are more active in reaching out to those who are oppressed. Today Jesus reminds us of the necessity for both in the life of faith.

Dear brothers and sisters,

Last Saturday we had the Ministry Retreat for everyone in-volved in the various ministries of our parish. The purpose was to reflect on their call and commitment. Just like the priests who recharge their spiritual batteries through the an-nual retreat, all who minister to the Lord as stewards of God’s grace need to be renewed spiritually. Our ministries are not just about activities rather, about why we do what we do. The retreat helped everyone to be more convinced that it is not about ourselves but about God who called us to be His minis-ters. I am very happy to say that 86 of our ministers partici-pated in it and went home with renewed spirits. Now that our wintertime parishioners are coming back to en-rich our community of the people of God, we are starting a lot of programs intended to uplift our spirits in the Lord. It means that we need more people to get involved in the ministries. In a very special way I invite our new parishioners to see what ministries they can get involved in. The Fall Festival we have this weekend will energize our spirits to feel connected to the larger community and to extend to them our hospitality. In this context I would like to thank all of you for your gener-osity, especially for being aware of the needs of our parish and doing the best possible. It is because of your generosity that we are able to help a number of needy people with the dona-tions you make to our Social Ministry. Thank you also for thinking about our Debt Reduction and contributing towards it. I am glad to see that we love God and consider it our duty to be faithful stewards of God’s blessings. I wish and pray that we may be able to continue to do it all through the year. May God bless you and your families. Fr. Jose Kallukalam

Faith and Traditions TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

This week we have in All Souls’ Day a com-memoration that is linked to the Halloween customs. The big-spending sugar shock holiday is a long way removed from Thurs-day’s grateful remembrance of the souls who are hidden from our sight, but alive to Christ. Old pagan superstitions might find us holding our breath when going by the graveyard, whereas others might actually go to the cemetery to tend the family graves, to share good food, and remember dear ones. Nowhere does a culture embrace this day as fully as in Mexico. The “Day of the Dead” is a national holiday that unfolds over three full days. For three thousand years, the indigenous people of Mexico have been mocking death in an annual festival, and the invading Spaniards were shocked at the spectacle. To the Aztecs, life was a dream, and death was the entry into full life. Skulls were thus a symbol of joy and release from life’s sor-rows. The missionaries found all this a bit creepy, but they moved the three-day feast from August to synchronize it with the Christian calendar. So today, graves are decorated, altars are built in the home to honor the family dead, children feast on candy skulls, and people dress up in elaborate skeleton outfits. The devout spend hours in the cemetery, and there is a lively sense of the communion of saints, the living and the dead.

Liturgical Schedule (Intentions) Sat. Oct. 28 5:00 Jim Kehler by Marie Kehler Sun. Oct. 29 8:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Sun. Oct. 29 10:00 George Strain by the family Sun. Oct. 29 12:00 Maureen Brands by Al Brands Mon. Oct. 30 8:30 Don Winslow by Patrick & Suzy Sabadie Tues. Oct. 31 6:00 Maureen Albin by John & Theresa Megna Wed. Nov. 1 8:30 Jo Ann Coogan by John & Mary Coogan Wed. Nov. 1 6:00 Danny Rubio by David & Sally Coyle Thurs. Nov. 2 8:30 Frank Bader by Linda Bader Fri. Nov. 3 8:30 Dick & Sue Rand by Kevin & Mia Fitzgerald Sat. Nov. 4 5:00 Lawence A. Rice by Arlene Rice & family Sun. Nov. 5 8:00 Gabriella Griffiths by the Griffiths family Sun. Nov. 5 10:00 Gerry Rice by Mary Soller Sun. Nov. 5 12:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Please pray for the sick and all requests in our Prayer Request Book.

Daily Readings TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — You shall not oppress an alien, for you yourselves were once aliens in Egypt (Exodus 22:20-26). Psalm — I love you, Lord, my strength (Psalm 18). Second Reading — You became imitators of the Lord, so that you became a model for all believers (1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10). Gospel — You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, and you shall love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:34-40).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday:Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Thursday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5- 11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any Readings from no. 668 or from Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011- 1016 Friday: Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Mal 1:14b — 2:2b, 8-10; Ps 131:1-3; 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13; Mt 23:1-12 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Priesthood Sunday; World Youth Day Tuesday: Halloween Wednesday:All Saints Thursday: The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) Friday: St. Martin de Porres; First Friday Saturday: St. Charles Borromeo; First Saturday 3

ALL SAINTS DAY - HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

All Saints Vigil Mass —Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 6:00pm. All Saints Day—Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 8:30am and 6:00pm. St. Michael’s Academy students will process in their saints outfits before the 8:30am Mass.

ALL SOULS DAY

We will remember the deceased of our parish in 2017 at the 8:30am Mass on November 2nd. If you wish to light a spe-cial candle in memory of your deceased loved ones, please call the parish office, 904-261-3472.

Coming Events

PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY

The Catholic tradition is sacramental, filled with the conviction that community life and God’s grace are expressed in real actions insti-tuted by Christ. Within that Catholic tradition, priests represent Jesus’ actions and witness to the presence of the Lord in the Eucharist, in baptism, in the preaching of the word and n countless other ways large and small. As Pope John 11 said: “Without the priest, there is sim-ply no Catholic Church.” The lives of Catholic are touched and changed by God through the lives and actions of priests. “The sacraments, privileged moments in com-municating the divine life to man, are at the very core of priestly ministry.

“LIVING SAINTS MUSEUM” FOR

ALL SAINTS DAY” Please join the students of St. Michael Acad-emy on Wednesday, November 1st, as they transform the courtyard into a "Living Saints Museum" for All Saints Day.

Following the 8:30 Mass, students in the Third and Fourth Grade will share the story of their saints' lives in the courtyard with you. The Fifth Grade students have prepared dramatic "Saintly Skits" for everyone to relax and enjoy. We hope that you can join the St. Michael Academy students at Mass as we celebrate All Saints Day.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

This is an age-appropriate Liturgy of the Word offered during the school year for preschoolers through 2nd grade at the 10:00am Mass. After the Opening Prayer, Father invites the children to receive a blessing before they pro-ceed to the sacristy. They are brought back into the Mass at the Preparation of the Gifts.

No pre-registration is necessary.

Ministry & Organization News and Announcements

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 Cap-tain’s Choice format at a cost of $125.00 per player. All pro-ceeds 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: bob@thegerths.net 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 Nov. 11 - 12 and 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.

ST. MICHAEL WOMENS GUILD

The Women's Guild will be sell-ing Gift Basket Raffle Tickets be-fore and after Masses. The basket themes are: Chocolate, Italian and Mexican. Each basket is worth

over $250. Tickets are $2 each, or three tickets for $5. The winners will be selected at the end of the Arts and Crafts Show on Nov. 11, in the Parish Hall.

ST. MICHAEL WOMENS GUILD ARTS & CRAFT SHOW

The Women's Guild Arts and

Craft show will be held Friday, Nov. 10th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, and Saturday, Nov. 11th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm in the Parish Hall. The event is FREE, will have over 20 artisans, and features crafts, jewelry, art, food, sweet treats, and other types of handmade goodness. 4

Ministry Schedule Saturday, October 28, 2017 5:00 pm Mass Lector Light Ushers Lauerman, Vieser Extraordinary Ministers Dexter, Pulsinelli, Sheppard, Shripka’s, Walters Altar Servers Arato, Tita, Venerdi Sunday, October 29, 2017 8:00 am Mass Lector Pulsinelli Ushers Young’s Extraordinary Ministers Deacon Art, Balsamo’s Coleman, Cooper, Dalton’s Altar Servers Oden/Shripka 10:00 am Mass Lector Stoner Ushers Holmes, Maddox Extraordinary Ministers Anderson, Izzo, Maddox, Potochnik, Schweitzer’s Altar Servers Bogush, Kilburn, Smith 12:00 noon Mass Lector Sechler Ushers Oliver, Maliwauski Extraordinary Ministers Avakian, Bratton, Cantin, Caserta, Janzen, Mason, Svela, Altar Servers Logsdon, Schoening’s Saturday, November 4, 2017 5:00 pm Mass Lector Loveless Ushers Spence family Extraordinary Ministers Brooke, Elwells, D. Krohn, Lucey, Smith Altar Servers Sunday, November 5, 2017 8:00 am Mass Lector Oden Ushers Extraordinary Ministers Dean, Eby, Gosnell’s, Harbin, Hippler, McGowan Altar Servers Balsamo, Donovan 10:00 am Mass Lector Freeman Ushers Holmes, Maddox Extraordinary Ministers Dean, Sciarini, Seabrooke, Tufaro, Fuller, White Altar Servers 12:00 Mass Lector Bustabad Ushers Clark, Oberholtzer Extraordinary Ministers Amos, Howard, M. Lendry, Pitts, Stoner, Tasso, Trocino Altar Servers

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Financial Update Sunday, October 22, 2017

Registered Families 1645 Offertory $ 15,514.11 On Line Giving $ 1,908.00 Children’s Collection $ 34.00 Debt Reduction $ 1,325.00 On Line Debt Reduction $ 390.00

Contact Walt Edwards today in the Parish

Office at (904)261-3472

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

OUR PARISH IN ACTION

MINISTRY RETREAT 2017

FR. JOHN PHILIPS GIVING THE TALK

Group discussion

Concluding session

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 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 Weekend Mass Times Confessions—Saturday—4:00—4:45pm Saturday Vigil—5:00 pm Sunday Masses —8:00—10:00—12noon 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 Extraordi-nary Minister. Baptism Please contact the Parish Office by phone to ar-range for a Baptism and requirements. Matrimony Couples seeking information on marriage prepa-ration 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 Di-rector of Religious Formation by phone or email at lkennedy@stmichaelscatholic.com. 7