St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church 2281 State Road 580 Clearwater, Florida 33763 Phone: (727) 797-2375 Fax: (727) 791-8287 website: www.stmichaelfl.org TODAY’S MASSES: JOURNEYONGS #862 ORATORY MEDITATION CHAPEL HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri: 8:30 am to 7:00 pm Wednesday: 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Saturday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesdays from 8:30 to 8:00 PM in the Oratory Vocations Holy Hour with Benediction from 6 until 7 PM Parish Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Friday: 9:00 am to noon. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Every Saturday: 3:00-4:00 pm and after the 4:00 pm Mass; also after the 8:00 am Mass on the Thursday before the first Friday of each month. BAPTISM: Arrangements are made six weeks in advance. \ MARRIAGE: Six months formation program is required. Welcome to our Community Fr. Gregg Tottle, Pastor Fr. Theodore Costello, Associate Pastor Fr. Joseph. Hertel, OFM, Assisting Pastoral Assistants: Deacon Paul Koppie, ext 215 Sr. Thérèse Carolan, OSC, ext. 229 Sr. Therese Dugan, SND, ext. 224 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm English Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:00 am Domingo: 3:00 pm Misa En Español; Confesión 2:00 pm Monday to Friday: 8:00 am Saturday: 8:00 am w/Anointing of the Sick PARISH MISSION STATEMENT To engage our Parish Family in continuing the loving and reconciling ministry of Jesus Christ. through Worship, Witness and Works. Parish Administrator: Eileen Woodbury ext. 221 Director of Religious Education: Katie White, ext. 243 Director of Music: Elizabeth Lyons, ext. 237 Youth Director: Cheryl de la Cruz, ext. 244 Maintenance Director: Bert Tottle, ext. 234 Chairman of the Parish Council: Chuck Chucri Chairman of the Finance Committee: Nancy Ridenour Guardian Angels Interparochial School Mrs. Mary Stalzer, 799-6724
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St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church
2281 State Road 580 Clearwater, Florida 33763
Phone: (727) 797-2375 Fax: (727) 791-8287
website: www.stmichaelfl.org
TODAY’S MASSES:
JOURNEYONGS #862
ORATORY MEDITATION CHAPEL HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri: 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Saturday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesdays from 8:30 to 8:00 PM in the Oratory
Vocations Holy Hour with Benediction from 6 until 7 PM
Parish Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Friday: 9:00 am to noon.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Every Saturday: 3:00-4:00 pm and after the 4:00 pm Mass; also after the 8:00 am Mass on the Thursday before the first Friday of each month.
BAPTISM: Arrangements are made six weeks in advance. \
MARRIAGE: Six months formation program is required.
Welcome to our Community Fr. Gregg Tottle, Pastor
Fr. Theodore Costello, Associate Pastor Fr. Joseph. Hertel, OFM, Assisting
Pastoral Assistants:
Deacon Paul Koppie, ext 215
Sr. Thérèse Carolan, OSC, ext. 229
Sr. Therese Dugan, SND, ext. 224
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm English Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:00 am Domingo: 3:00 pm Misa En Español; Confesión 2:00 pm Monday to Friday: 8:00 am Saturday: 8:00 am w/Anointing of the Sick
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT To engage our Parish Family in continuing the loving and reconciling
ministry of Jesus Christ. through Worship, Witness and Works.
Parish Administrator: Eileen Woodbury ext. 221
Director of Religious Education: Katie White, ext. 243
Director of Music: Elizabeth Lyons, ext. 237
Youth Director: Cheryl de la Cruz, ext. 244 Maintenance Director: Bert Tottle, ext. 234
Chairman of the Parish Council: Chuck Chucri
Chairman of the Finance Committee: Nancy Ridenour
Guardian Angels Interparochial School Mrs. Mary Stalzer, 799-6724
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Dear Friends in Christ,
This week I have included the Christmas message from Fr. Ailbe in Ireland. Since he left us in August, he has moved twice. In one of those moves, aided by a mattress he was carrying, he fell forward and broke his thumb and two bones in his wrist. He says that it is healing but is still a little sore. Please pray for his complete recovery and that his schedule will permit him to be with us again next summer:
A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM FR. AILBE O’MURCHU, ofm
It is that time of year when yellow leaves or none do hang upon the bow that shakes against the cold.
It is that time of year when once again we reflect on the historical event, when God became man, for our sake.
It is that time of year when in the quiet moments we ruminate on our mortality and immortality to come.
This great moment of history took place in space and time. In Bethlehem, under the Emperor Augustus and his governor, Quirinius.
Jesus entered the world through the working of the Holy Spirit (Matt:1:20). He is God’s Son (LK:1:32-35). This is the miracle of God’s coming and His Incarnation. He is Emmanuel, God with us (Matt:1:23).
By the merciful love of God, radiant light from on high is visited upon us in order to enlighten all those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. (LK:1:78ff).
Luke’s Christmas story proclaims the birth of the Saviour, which has long been expected and hoped for: “to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.” (LK:2:11).
This story subverts human categories. A barren woman like Elizabeth and a virgin like Mary become pregnant (LK:1:7-34). The powerful are toppled from their thrones and the lowly are raised up. The hungry are filled with good things while the rich are sent empty away (LK1:52ff). It is a history in which God brings life and death, makes poor and rich, humbles some and elevates others (1.Sam2:1-11).
It anticipates the Sermon on the Mount, in which the poor, the mourners, the powerless, the merciful, the peacemakers and those persecuted are the Blessed of God. (Matt.5:3-11).
In the light of this Epistle, I wish you and yours a very happy, peaceful and blessed Christmas.
May the miracle of the crib at Bethlehem continue to watch over you and give you peace.
Let us continue to remember each other in that “Communion”, which unites heaven and earth, the continents of the world and also one another.
215 poinsettias were sold to benefit the Kimberly Home Pregnancy Center last
weekend. Awesome, in that the greenhouse supplying plants was
particularly hard hit by Hurricane Irma. THANKS TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED
THIS WORTHY CAUSE!
“GIFTS TO YOU” SEMINAR Our Parish Nurse program is offering a free, unbiased, seminar on Advanced Directives in the Cenacle on Thursday, 12/14, at 2 PM. A representative from the Faith Community Nursing Outreach program at Morton Plant Mease Hospital will present details
on making your final wishes regarding your end-of-life care. Pre-planning is a great gift you can give to your loved ones, relieving any anxiety about what care you would choose should you be unable to impart your wishes. Sharing your Directives with your health care providers ensures you receive the care you would prefer, a great gift you can give to yourself! All are invited to attend this free event.
GIVING TREE GIFTS ARE DUE BACK TODAY, 12/10/17. THEY WILL BE DELIVERED TO THE VARIOUS
CHARITIES THIS WEEK. CONTACT DEBBIE MATTEI AT 945-1953 WITH QUESTIONS.
There will be an Advent Reconciliation Service here on Tuesday, 12/19, at 7 PM. A short communal penance service will be followed by individual confessions.
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Give a faith-filled gift to the faithful men in your life Christmas is the time of Hope. Hope born in a manger, destined to be our Savior and bring man closer in union with God.This Christmas give the gift that has the
same hope to bring your men closer to Christ. The 8th Annual Tampa Bay Men’s Conference
Catholic Men in a Modern World “Come and See” Featuring Jeff Cavins, Fr. Dwight Longenecker and John Pridmore
Saturday, February 10th, 2018 Higgins Hall at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Tampa
Tickets are $40 per person with Father/Son combo tickets at two for $40 Tickets include lunch and free parking
For tickets or more information visit SuncoastCatholicMinistries.com
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Exercise your faith and your limbs, too: Walk with fellow parishioners daily (except Sunday) after the 8 AM Mass over to the ORATORY and pray the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and, on Mondays and Saturdays, the Miraculous Medal Novena. It’s good for your heart and soul. A message from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office:
REMEMBER TO LOCK YOUR CAR WHILE IN CHURCH.
FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
Our Church’s Loop System is compati-ble with hearing aids equipped with a
tele-coil of T-coil. Simply set the T-coil to the ‘on’ position and everything from
our audio system will process wirelessly through the hearing aid.
Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction Every Wednesday, in the Oratory, parishioners have
the opportunity to pray before the exposed Blessed Sacrament. Exposition begins immediately after the 8 a.m. Mass and concludes with Benediction at 6:45 p.m.
A Holy Hour for vocations that includes prayers, the rosary and a litany is prayed aloud in English from 6-6:45 p.m. and again in Spanish from 7-8 p.m. Volunteers who
keep vigil on Wednesdays before the exposed Blessed Sacrament are asked to sign up each week on the
schedule sheets available in the church narthex, assuring that the Lord is never left unattended.
Increased Offertory Program Thank you to all parishioners who have submitted Commitment Cards. As a reminder, all Cards need
to be submitted to the church no later than Dec. 17th in order to be accounted for in the final
Summary Report. Please submit a Commitment Card even if you are unable to change your current
level of giving. For those registered parishioners not currently supporting the parish, please consider
a monthly gift to support the needs of our parish.
WEEKLY EVENT SCHEDULE Sunday, December 10
8:00 AM Coffee & Donuts Cenacle 9:30 AM Nursery Open #1 9:30 AM Religious Education All Classrooms 9:30 AM RCIA #13 Noon Parish Library Open #13
Monday, December 11 Noon Bingo D Hall Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7 6:00 PM Junior Choir Practice #4 6:45 PM Religious Education All Classrooms
Tuesday, December 12 10:00 AM Hispanic Morning Prayer Group #12 Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7 7:30 PM Narcotics Anonymous Meeting #6
Wednesday, December 13 7:00 AM Men’s Wed. Group/Emmaus #13 9:00 AM Arts & Crafts #11 & 12 Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7 6:30 PM Middle School Youth Group #8 6:30 PM Contemporary Choir Practice Church 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Practice #4 7:00 PM Spanish Choir Practice #6
Thursday, December 14 Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7 2;00 PM “Gifts to You” Seminar Cenacle 7:00 PM Hispanic Evening Prayer Group #12 8:00 PM AA Meeting #6
Friday, December 15
10:30 AM Parish Library Open #13 Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7
Saturday, December 16
SUNDAY AM FELLOWSHIP
Enjoy coffee and GOURMET DOUGHNUTS in the Cenacle today after
all Sunday Masses.
Sponsored by St. Michael’s Knights of Columbus #11295
Scripture Study with Sister Therese Dugan will resume January 9th and 11th (Tues. or Thurs.). This series will track Jesus across the four gospels as Messiah, Holy One, Shepherd, the Way, etc It will be three weeks, a break, and then a few weeks into Lent. It amounts to traveling with Jesus as His close companion and disciple through a world and hearts need-ing redemption. Plan to come along!
Sunday Nursery St. Michael’s Church Nursery is
open for children ages 1 – 4 during the 9:30 AM Mass.
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HOMEBOUND MINISTRY Our Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist take Holy Communion to the homebound of the parish weekly or monthly, as required. Whether you are
permanently homebound, or just temporarily homebound due to surgery, we can arrange for you to receive the Eucharist in your own home. If you are a parishioner in need of this ministry, please
call Sr. Thérèse Carolan at ext. 229.
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TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading -- The rugged land shall be made a plain; the rough country, a broad valley (Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11). Psalm -- Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation (Psalm 85). Second Reading -- Conduct yourselves in holi-ness, hastening the coming of the day of God (2 Peter 3:8-14). Gospel -- I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:1-8).
Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of The Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28
Sunday, December 10 8:00 AM Gus Napert. 9:30 AM Norman Byrnes 11:00 AM Our Parish Family
Monday, December 11 8:00 AM Angela Colgan Tuesday, December 12 8:00 AM Florence Bradley Wednesday, December 13 8:00 AM George Veit & Peter Tottle Thursday, December 14 8:00 AM Helen Karen Dittus Friday, December 15 8:00 AM Edward Clark
Saturday, December 16 8:00 AM Jim Buck 4:00 PM John & Dorothy O’Donnell Sunday, December 17
8:00 AM Our Parish Family 9:30 AM Ann M. Johnson 11:00 AM Dec’d Members of King and Selkey Families
New parishioners are requested to register at the Parish Office. A los nuevos feligreses se les agradece inscribirse en la Oficina.
Are you hurting from abortion? God is forgiving and is reaching out to you in love
and concern. Call Project Rachel at 1-888-456-HOPE or visit: www. rachelsvineyard.com
Thank you for your generosity
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2017 Offertory $ 14,369 Online Giving/Offertory $ 3,180 Building Emergency Fund $ 63 Envelopes Used 458 Attendance 1828
Religious Retirement Fund Collection $ 6,653
The end of the year is fast-approaching. If you haven’t taken your required minimum distribution from your IRA,
you can make a difference here at our parish while also lowering your taxable income. Contact Deacon Paul Koppie
in the Parish Office to find out more.
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