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 Fifth Sunday of Lent 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 MARCH 18, 2018

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 18, 2018

SAVED BY GOD’S LOVE

Because the people broke the old covenant, God promised a new covenant, not in the blood of oxen and other animals, but in the blood of the Son, Jesus Christ. This new covenant, foreseen from afar by Jeremiah and the prophets, was not to be engraved on stone, or written on paper, but carved on our hearts, so that we might know God intimately. Not by keeping many laws are we to be saved, but by the love of God, living and real in our hearts through the sacrifice of Christ. Our Eucharist is the pledge of that indwelling of Christ, and of our response of praise and thanksgiving to God for the mercy, love, and kindness shown to us in forgiving our sins and cleansing our hearts of every-thing evil. God issues this invitation to intimacy by offering us the chance to have our sufferings transformed into the perfect love of the Savior, who first loved us.

Faith and Traditions

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

Over the next two weeks, as we hear of the interior anguish of Jesus, we are led to the Garden of Geth-semane, the scene of a night of suffering, failure, and loss. In Hebrew, the word means “olive press,” and it was an olive grove, although only a few trees remain. Olives can’t be eaten off the trees, they need to be cured—knocked from the trees at harvest time, scooped into a stone basin, and cracked open by a heavy millstone. The crushing stone weight was itself called a “gethsemane,” and once it was lowered onto the olives, oil from the fruit and the inner stone would drip into a groove and flow into jars. The night before his death, Jesus experienced such anguish that scrip-ture says his own blood perspired from him, an image no one who understands olive oil production could miss. Today, the Mount of Olives is within the city of Jerusa-lem and the site of the Church of All Nations, also known as the Basilica of the Agony. It was built in 1924, funded by Catholics in twelve different coun-tries. An open-air altar on the grounds is used by An-glicans on Holy Thursday every year. Nearby is the Russian Church of Mary Magdalene, built by the czar in 1888, its magnificent golden domes a distinctive landmark. There is also another tiny Catholic Church, called Dominus Flevit, or “The Cry of the Lord,” built in a teardrop shape in the mid-1950s. For centuries, the Franciscan order has had the care of the shrines of the Holy Land, and our Good Friday collection helps sus-tain these precious sites. 2

Liturgical Schedule (Intentions)

Sat. Mar. 17 5:00 Patricia Peacock by Charlie & Terri Turner Sun. Mar. 18 8:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Sun. Mar. 18 10:00 Special Intention for Lynn Coyle by Michael Graham Sun. Mar. 18 12:00 Ryan Gosa by the Gosa family Mon. Mar. 19 8:30 Christina Jacobs by the Southwick family Tues. Mar. 20 6:00 Helen Stone by St. Michael Women’s Guild Wed. Mar. 21 8:30 Lea Sorrells-Stephens by the Philipp family Thurs. Mar. 22 8:30 Vi Torre by the St. Michael Women’s Guild Fri. Mar. 23 8:30 Deborah Liles by Jeanne Dean & Julie Venditti Sat. Mar. 24 5:00 Mandy Stoffa by Elizabeth Lauerman Sun. Mar. 25 8:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Sun. Mar. 25 10:00 Ann Mizichko by her family Sun. Mar. 25 12:00 Carmen Visalli by Ray & Lisa Skorski Please pray for the sick, and all requests in our Prayer Request Book. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Laura Galiano, mother of parishioner, Geri Janzen, Margaret Mary del Tufo, aunt of parishioner, Jack Baker, and for Clayton Smith, brother—in—law of John & Lucille Haag. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. There is NO morning Mass on Wednesday, March 28th as all priests will be at the Cathedral-Basilica in St. Augustine for the Chrism Mass. We are still finding novena cards, hand-written prayers, pamphlets, books and other literature in the church. Please do not leave them unless you have permission from the pastor.

Daily Readings

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — I will place my law within them and write it upon their hearts. (Jeremiah 31:31-34) or Ezekiel 37:12-14. Psalm — Create a clean heart in me, O God (Psalm 51) or Psalm 130. Second Reading — Christ became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him (Hebrews 5:7-9) or Romans 8:8-11. Gospel — If a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it produces much fruit (John 12:20-33) or John 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45].

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9; Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: `Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16; procession) Is 50:4-7; Ps 22: 8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 — 15:47 [15:1`-39] SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Lent; Third Scrutiny Monday: St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday: Spring begins Friday: Abstinence; St. Turibius of Mogrovejo

REPENTANCE

God has promised pardon to one who re-pents, but has not promised repentance to one

who sins. —St. Anselm

Ministry & Organization News and Announcements

WALKING THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS

CROSS BEARERS AND READERS WANTED

FRIDAY, MARCH 23RD, 6:00PM Stations of the Cross for Friday, March 23rd is sponsored by the St. Michael Family Ministry Team. We will begin in the church at 6:00pm for the opening prayer. We will then move to the parish grounds to visit each station. We will return to the church for the closing prayer.

We are in need of individuals to carry the cross and to read at each station.

Please email Walt Edwards at: wedwards@stmichaelscatholic.com if you are able to assist.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The St. Michael Gift Shop is in need of a few volun-teers. All training is provided, and it would take 2 to 5 hours per month, depending on your availability. If you're interested, or would like more information, please contact Kathy Szabo: (klhszabo@gmail.com or 904-557-8347.)

BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED

A new “Living with Loss” support group is being formed to offer faith-based comfort to parishioners who are griev-ing the death of a loved one. This is not group therapy, but a lay-ministry support group grounded on faith and prayer. This group will meet at St. Michael’s Parish Hall on Thursday, March 22nd from 6:00 – 7:30pm. For informa-tion and sign up, please contact: Paula Nunimaker: 843-422-1196 or munie@gmail.com. or Ann Drumm: 850-702-8163 or adrumm2@gmail.com.

HOLY WEEK TAIZE’PRAYER SERICE

Continue Holy Week this year by coming to a quiet place for reflection. The St. Michael Taize’ ensemble invites you to attend a 35 minute musical and prayer service on Mon-day, March 26th at 7:00pm in church. Meet our Lord and fell the power of His Love in communal song and prayer. All are welcome!

BAPTISM CLASS

If you have a child/children to be baptized, the next Baptism Class will be Thursday, April 5th at 6:30pm in the Parish Office located at 505 Broome St. Both parents are asked to attend, and godparents if possi-ble. Please contact the Parish Office, 904-261-3472 if you plan to attend. 4

STATIONS OF THE CROSS The last Friday evening will be March 23rd at 6:00pm. Also, that will be the last Friday the fish dinners will be served in the Parish Hall. There will NOT be fish dinners on Good Friday.

SACRED PASCHAL TRIDUUM

HOLY THURSDAY

March 29th - 7:00 pm Mass followed with an hour of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

GOOD FRIDAY

March 30th - 3:00 pm - the Reading of the Passion, Adoration of the Cross and Holy Communion. March 30th—7:00 pm—Stations of the Cross. Good Friday is a day of fasting and abstinence.

HOLY SATURDAY—EASTER VIGIL

March 31st—8:00 pm Mass

EASTER SUNDAY MASSES

April 1st—8:00 am Mass, 10:00 am and 12:00 noon. All of these Easter Sunday Masses are outdoors—please bring a chair.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY

Did you know that every Sunday morning in our parish hall at 8:45 am, an

engaging journey through the Bible is going on? Cate-chist Mary Kate Bourquin leads you through The Bible Timeline, making the complex simple! You will learn to make sense of the Bible and see how it relates to everyday life. You will discover the remarkable con-nection between the Old and New Testaments and also see how the sacraments, the Church, and our entire Catholic Faith are rooted in Scripture. This class is for those who have never been in a Bible study program and those who have and are going a step farther in their studies. You are welcome to stop in and attend a class to see how dynamic this group is! If you have any questions please contact Lori Kennedy, DRE, in the parish office at 904-261-3472.

EASTER EGG HUNT

St. Michael Easter Egg Hunt will be on Palm Sunday, March 25, 2018 beginning at 1:15 in the park between the church and the school build-

ings. Ages 1- 12. Lunch for the family will be served in the hall.

Ministry Schedule Sat. Mar. 17, 2018 5:00 Mass Lector Fenn Ushers Bender’s Extraordinary Ministers Deacon Art, Brooke, Dexter, Donovan, Elwell’s, Lucey Altar Servers Violet Herbert, Joey Lucey, Emma Smith Sun. Mar. 18, 2018 8:00 Mass Lector Freeman Ushers Lunt, Gowins Extraordinary Ministers Cooper, Grubesky, Riegler, Walters, Velazquez’ Altar Servers Oden, Pulsinelli, Sun. Mar. 18, 2018 10:00 Mass Lector Simmons Ushers Kriscowski, Yeoman Extraordinary Ministers Izzo, Maddox, McGowan, J. Murphy, Nordlinger, Potochnik, Svela Altar Servers Catie Springer, Elizabeth Springer, Grace Wright Sun. Mar. 18, 2018 12:00 Mass Lector Mason Ushers Kebert, Miller’s Extraordinary Ministers Cantin, Caserta, Izzo, Mason, Stoner, Tasso Altar Servers Devon Coyle, Gianna Coyle, Loretta Stephenson Sat. Mar. 24, 2018 5:00 Mass Lector Smith Ushers Lauerman, Viser Extraordinary Ministers Krohn’s, Riegler, Sheppard, Smith, Laurant, Walters Altar Servers Charlotte Reb, Tia Schoening, Emma Vererdi Sun. Mar. 25, 2018 8:00 Mass Lector Pulsinelli Ushers Lunt, Yepes Extraordinary Ministers Deacon Art, Balsamo’s, Coleman, Dalton’s, Eby Altar Servers Dalton, Shripka Sun. Mar. 25, 2018 10:00 Mass Lector J. Quinn Ushers Martin, Schweitzer Extraordinary Ministers Izzo, Maddox, McGowan, J. Murphy, Nordlinger, Potochnik, Svela Altar Servers Abby Bogush, Katie Bogush, Michael Bogush Sun. Mar. 25, 2018 12:00 Mass Lector Stoner Ushers Kebert, Miller’s Extraordinary Ministers Cantin, Caserta, Gosa, Mason, Stoner, Tasso, Turner Altar Servers Anna Arato, Christopher Hampton, Piper Kebert

Fifth Sunday of Lent

March 18, 2018 I will place my law within them and write it upon their hearts;

I will be their God, and they shall be my people. — Jeremiah 31:33

Financial Update Sunday, March 11, 2018

Registered Families 1651 Offertory $ 17,477.22 On Line Giving $ 2,271.00 Children’s Collection $ 65.01 Debt Reduction $ 480.00 On Line Debt Reduction $ 45.00

Contact Walt Edwards today in the Parish

Office at (904)261-3472

PLEASE NOTE The Family Lenten Prayer Service is CANCELLED for this Sunday, March 18, 2018 Please plan to attend on

Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 5:00pm in the church. Hope to see you then.

2017 Q4 DEBT AND REPAYMENT AMOUNT (As of June 30, 2017)

Existing Debt/Notes Payable $1,481.712.00 4th Quarter Repayment $-164,057.00 (From “Debt Reduction” Donations) ===================================== Remaining Debt $1,317.655.00

OUR PARISH IN ACTION CONFIRMATION, MARCH 10, 2018

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Parish Directory Pastor Fr. Jose Kallukalam

Deacon Deacon Art Treadwell

Weekday Masses Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 am Tuesday: 6:00 pm

Weekend Masses Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 noon

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 - jdean@stmichaelscatholic.com Lori Kennedy, Director Religious Formation 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

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 lkennedy@stmichaelscatholic.com. 7