505 Broome Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Office (904)261-3472 Emergency (904) 277-6566 www.stmichaelscatholic.com Fr. Jose Kallukalam, Pastor Inside This Week The Most Holy Trinity 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 MAY 27, 2018
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505 Broome Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Office (904)261-3472 Emergency (904) 277-6566 www.stmichaelscatholic.com Fr. Jose Kallukalam, Pastor
Inside This Week The Most Holy Trinity
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 MAY 27, 2018
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY MAY 27, 2018
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF OUR FAITH
Today is a day simply to ponder the fact that in baptism we were claimed by God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The first reading from Deuteronomy prompts us to fix in our hearts the truth that God is the Lord of both heaven and earth and there is no other god. Saint Paul reminds us that, because we received the Spirit of adoption in baptism, we are now children of God. In the Gospel Jesus charges us with the responsibility to make other disciples. These realities make today’s solemnity a day of praise, adoration, and responsibility. It is a fitting day to thank God for the absolutely free gift of faith that we were given in baptism. It is also a day to ask God for strength to take on the re-sponsibility of sharing that faith with others.
THE HOLY TRINITY THREE PERSONS IN ONE GOD
How in the world can anyone explain that? The answer is that we in this world cannot. It is a mystery beyond our compre-hension. How can there be three separate persons- The Father, The Son, and The Holy Ghost - but yet still all be the same God? This is truly a question that we take on faith as Catholics, because our limited hu-man brains simply cannot understand it. And while we cannot fathom this mys-tery, as Catholics we know and love this fact of three persons in one God. And by the way, the word "Trinity" does not ap-pear in the Bible. Some of our protestant (one who protests against the Catholic Church) brothers and sisters use this strat-egy against Catholics concerning the word "purgatory", another word which doesn't ap-pear in the Bible, but yet, the doctrine is. This doctrine of the Trinity was formu-lated over time, which fulfills the words of Jesus in John 16:12-13: "I have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come."
Faith and Traditions TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
One of the great treasures of the Eastern tradition is the icon of the Holy Trinity created by the Rus-sian iconographer Andrei Rublev in the 1400s. The Trinity is symbolized by the three travelers to the tent of Abraham and Sarah. They are seated at a table blessing a cup of wine, under the oak of Mamre. If you look closely, you will see a sacri-ficed calf in the chalice, reminding the viewer of the cross. The table, prepared for eating and tilted toward the viewer, is an invitation to the Eucha-rist. From left to right, each figure is keyed to a person of the Trinity. Like all icons, this image is theology in art. The persons are equal in propor-tion and dignity, they all carry staffs to symbolize their power, and are shown with golden wings and halos. Today, the best place to see Rublev’s work is the Holy Trinity Cathedral, at the heart of the vast Holy Trinity monastery about an hour from Moscow. After decades of persecution, it is now once again a living monastery, a world heri-tage site, and the spiritual home of Russian Ortho-doxy. A Google visit is highly recommended to-day!
Liturgical Schedule (Intentions) Sat. May 26 5:00pm George Mattey by Myrtle Mattey Sun. May 27 8:00 Pierre LeBrun by Jean & Sharleen LeBrun Sun. May 27 10:00 Maureen Brands by Al Brands Sun. May 27 12:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Mon. May 28 8:30 Nancy Moody by Tom Moody Tues. May 29 6:00 Julia Fairchild by Penny Benninghoff Wed. May 30 8:30 Louis Scottoline by Paul & Michelle Thurs. May 31 8:30 Bill Ferrante by J. P. & Maria Quinn Fri. June 1 8:30 James Callahan by Patricia Hene Sat. June 2 5:00 Kristina Coogan by John & Mary Coogan Sun. June 3 8:00 Gladys Shripka by Harry & Donna Shripka Sun. June 3 10:00 Luigi Bresciani by Gloria Bresciani & the Quinn family Sun. June 3 12:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Please pray for all requests in our Prayer Request Book and for the sick, especially Hope Harbin. Please pray for those who have died, especially Marcia Simmons. May her soul and the soul of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 28, 2018 IN OBSERVANCE OF
MEMORIAL DAY.
Daily Readings
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Ask now of the days of old: Did anything so great ever happen before? Was it ever heard of? (Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40). Psalm — Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own (Psalm 33). Second Reading — You received a Spirit of adoption through whom we cry, “Abba, Father!” (Romans 8:14-17). Gospel — I am with you always, until the end of the age (Matthew 28:16-20).
Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity Monday: Eighth Week in Ordinary Time; Memorial Day Thursday The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday: St. Justin; First Friday Saturday: Ss. Marcellinus and Peter; Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday 3
Coming Events
TRIVIA NIGHT Enjoy Trivia? Like to have fun? Help sup-port St. Michael’s teen youth by joining us on
Friday, June 15th for trivia, prizes and fun! Light snacks provided—beer and wine available. Where: St. Michael parish Hall When: 7:00—9:30 pm Cost: $20.00 in advance or $25.00 at the door
(tickets can be purchased at the Parish Office)
All proceeds go to St. Michael’s teen youth and their summer Catholic conference. For more information, please email: [email protected]
ST. MICHAEL
WOMEN’S GUILD TEA Jeannette Ghito, guest speaker at the St. Michael Women’s Guild Tea.
Karen Selkirk presenting gift to the three Sisters of St. Joseph from St. Augustine. Many thanks to everyone who made this a success!
Ministry & Organization News and Announcements
INTERFAITH DINNER NETWORK (IDN)
The quarterly meeting for the Interfaith Dinner Network Signup will be Tuesday, June 5,2018 at 6:30pm in the Par-ish Hall. All current members and anyone interested in joining this wonderful ministry is encouraged to attend. We will have a brief meeting, signup for the dinners in July, August and September. If you are unable to attend but would like to volunteer or learn more about IDN, please call or text Rhette Angus: 770-639-0002 or [email protected].
HEALING THE PAIN OF ABORTION
Healing the Pain of Abortion
A Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat is a beautiful op-portunity for any man or woman who has struggled with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion. Come and experience the mercy and compassion of God who loves you unconditionally, June 8th – 10th . Call 904-221-3232 or email [email protected]. All calls & in-quiries are very confidential. Come and be restored!
ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH HALL The Parish Hall will be closed the week of June 18th through June 22nd to allow maintenance and cleaning staff to perform a deep cleaning.
NOMINATIONS TO PARISH PASTORAL
COUNCIL You are invited to nominate yourself or others to the parish pastoral council (PPC) for the one position opened. Please drop your nomination in the box pro-vided at the church entrance, including your full name with phone number and email address, or you may leave it at the Parish Office. If you are nominating someone other than yourself, please include your name and details with the nomination. 4
Ministry Schedule Saturday, May 26, 2018 5:00pm Mass Lector Morris Ushers Delaney, Stoffa Extraordinary Ministers Laurent, Svela, Turner, A & E Velazquez, Walker, Walters Altar Servers Lili Logsdon, Emma Smith, Loretta Stephenson Sunday, May 27, 2018 8:00 Mass Lector Hill Ushers Lunt, Gowins Extraordinary Ministers Deacon Art, Anderson, Balsamo’s, Dean, Oden, Pulsinelli Altar Servers Donovan, White Sunday, May 27, 2018 10:00 Mass Lector Mackowski Ushers Holmes, Schweitzer Extraordinary Ministers Coleman, Fuller, Izzo, Maddox, J. Murphy, Sciarini’s Altar Servers Jessica Tita, Phillip Tita, Quinton Thompson-Davoli Sunday, May 27, 2018 12:00 Mass Lector Polese Ushers Clarke, Oberholtzer Extraordinary Ministers Amos, Bratton, Caserta, Stoner, Svela, Tasso, Trocino Altar Servers Brooklyn Doratio, Ella Schoening, Tia Schoening Saturday, June 2,2018 5:00 Mass Lector Morris Ushers Tonti’s Extraordinary Ministers Brooke, Dexter, Donovan, Elwell’s, Fillion,Fuller Altar Servers Sunday, June 3, 2018 8:00 Mass Lector Pulsinelli Ushers Lunt, Yepes Extraordinary Ministers Coleman, Coooper, Dalton, Dean, Izzo, Shripka’s Altar Servers Balsamo, Gosnell Sunday, June 3, 2018 10:00 Mass Lector Smith Ushers Holmes, Maddox Extraordinary Ministers Deacon Art, Izzo, Norlinger, Svela, Turner, White Altar Servers Sunday, June 3, 2018 12:00 Mass Lector Bustabad Ushers Kebert, Miller’s Extraordinary Ministers Bratton, Goza, Hippler, Janzen, Pitts, Potochnik Altar Servers
The Most Holy Trinity May 27, 2018
Go . . . and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
Spirit. — Matthew 28:19 5
Financial Update Sunday, Sunday, May 20, 2018
Registered Families 1651 Offertory $ 19,298.58 On Line Giving $ 2,655.10 Children’s Collection $ 40.30 Debt Reduction $ 1,641.13 On Line Debt Reduction $ 410.00
Contact Walt Edwards today in the Parish Office at (904)261-3472
IMPORTANT REMINDER
For security purposes and to avoid disrup-tions 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 late-comers to enter through the front of the church. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.
2017 Q4 DEBT AND REPAYMENT AMOUNT (As of June 30, 2017)
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 - [email protected] Lori Kennedy, Director Religious Formation Walt Edwards, Business Manager Patty O’Neill, Bookkeeper Denise Ziegler, Director of Music
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 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 [email protected]. 7
