CLERGY Rev. Jose Kallukalam

Pastor

Rev. Briggs Hurley Parochial Vicar

PARISH OFFICE

Mon 12pm–4pm Tues–Fri 9am–4pm

Phone (904) 261-3472 Emergency (904) 277-6566

Emergency calls must be made by patient, family, or care facility.

MASS TIMES

Saturday Vigil 5pm Sunday 8am, 10am, 12pm

DAILY MASS

M W Th F 8:30am Tues 6pm

CONFESSION Sat 4–4:45pm or by appointment.

ADORATION Thurs 9–9:30am First Thurs 9am–1pm SAINT MICHAEL ACADEMY

www.smacad.org (904) 321-2102

Ms. Susan Dorner Principal

SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 23, 2020

ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

505 Broome Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 www.stmichaelscatholic.com

FORMED IN THE SPIRIT. A year of equipping our families for the work of ministry to build up the body of Christ

OUR MISSION We are called to gather for worship,

celebrate the paschal mysteries, preach the Gospel, minister to others,

and be witnesses to the world.

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SAINT MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH Parish Office • (904) 261-3472

www.stmichaelscatholic.com

Sr. Rose Paul Madassery, Office Manager Denise Ziegler, Director of Music srrosepaul@stmichaelscatholic.com musicatmichaels@gmail.com Sr. Josephine Thekkumthala, Pastoral Associate Meridith Burkhart, Youth Minister srjosephine@stmichaelscatholic.com meridithburkhart@hotmail.com Walt Edwards, Business Manager Patty O’Neill, Bookkeeper wedwards@stmichaelscatholic.com Jake Gosa, Pastoral Council Chairman Lori Kennedy, Director of Religious Formation Jan Smith, Finance Council Chairman lkennedy@stmichaelscatholic.com

SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME LETTER FROM THE PASTOR

Dear brothers and sisters, This week as we enter the season of Lent, Holy Mother Church reminds us that “Lent is a special season for the ascent to the holy mountain of Easter. Through its twofold themes of repentance and Baptism, Lent disposes both the catechumens and the faithful to celebrate the Pascal Mystery.” Our Ash Wednesday liturgy reminds us of the Lenten disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, which help us to build up our spiritual strength and renew our Easter faith. However, we do well to remem-ber that these are not the goals of Lent but means to attain the goal of our spiritual renewal through repen-tance and conversion as we prepare to celebrate the Lord’s resurrection. Therefore, during the season of Lent, we need to make sure that each of the three disciplines gets our attention. During Lent we should strive to pray more, especially as a family and attend Mass at least one more day of the week. Tuesday evening Mass provides an opportunity for working people to go to the celebration of the Eucharist. Please also try to participate in the Stations of the Cross on Fridays. We should keep in mind that we have to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday and abstain from meat on all Fridays of Lent. Many people keep the great tradition of giving up something for Lent. However, what we give up should benefit the needy of our community. In other words, our almsgiving should reflect a spirit of sacri-fice as well as generosity. In order to help our parishioners, this year we will distribute “Family Lenten Sacrifice” cups. This is not to simply collect donations but to encourage people to save what they sacrifice and deposit the amount in the cup. You may bring your savings to the church on Easter Sunday, either in a specially-marked envelope or in the cup itself. It is very meaningful if you also encourage your children to give up something during Lent and save it to help those in need. After Easter, we will donate the amount to Catholic Charities that serves the needy people of our area. Fr. Briggs and I cordially wish all of you a very fruitful season of Lent and pray that we take this journey together to ascend to the joyful mountain of Easter.

Fr. Jose Kallukalam

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Take no revenge and cherish no grudge; love your neighbor as yourself (Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18). Psalm — The Lord is kind and merciful (Psalm 103). Second Reading — You are the temple of God, and holy (1 Corinthians 3:16-23). Gospel — Offer no resistance; love your enemies (Matthew 5:38-48).

Monday: Jas 3:13-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 9:14- 29 Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-11a, 23; Mk 9:30- 37 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22- 25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18- 19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Ps 51:3-6, 12-13, 17; Rom 5:12-19 [12, 17-19]; Mt 4:1-11

Please pray for all requests in our Prayer Request Book. Please pray for the sick and those who have died, espe-

cially for Paul Fritzsche. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.

MONTHLY YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MASS

All youth and young adults of the parish and their families are invited to attend next Sunday, Mar. 1, at 5pm.

ASH WEDNESDAY

Ash Wednesday is this Wednesday, Feb. 26. We will have Masses at 8:30am, 12pm, and 6pm.

FAMILY LENTEN SACRIFICE CUPS Ushers will be distributing Family Lenten Sacri-fice cups next weekend (2/22-23) after all Masses. The idea is to save what we sacrifice and deposit the amount in the cup. Cups will be col-lected on Easter Sunday, either in a specially-marked envelope or in the cup itself and all offer-ings will be donated to Catholic Charities.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Join us for Stations of the Cross each Friday in Lent at 6pm.

LENTEN FISH FRY Our first of six Fridays of serving fish dinners during Lent will be this Friday, Feb. 28, at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. Cost is $10 for adults.

ST. MICHAEL’S CONFIRMATION

Bishop Estévez will confirm 22 students from St. Michael’s and 4 students from St. Francis this coming Saturday, Feb. 29, at 10am, with a reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Come support our confirmandi as they receive the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in this final Sacrament of Initia-

tion! Please keep them in your prayers.

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BISHOP’S ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP

APPEAL This week, we hope you will make a prayerful de-cision to pledge a gift to our 2020 Bishop’s Annual Stewardship Appeal. This 150th anniversary year, BASA invites each of us to join as a faith commu-nity in support of the beautiful mission of our Church. As good stewards of God’s gifts, giving and sharing of ourselves is

how we can express gratitude for all our blessings. Stewardship is an act of faith and should be at the heart of our lives as faithful and active mem-bers of our Church. It means we are ready to rec-ognize all that we are and all that we have are gifts from God. How will you respond today to all of the gifts He has given to you?

A DAY FOR MEN

Come join men of the Diocese for a day of reflec-tion entitled “The Purpose-Driven Man” on Sat-urday, Feb. 29, from 8am-3:30pm at Resurrec-tion Catholic Church in Jacksonville. Free to all men 15 years and older. To register, contact Robert Roldan at (904) 534-8581.

BISHOP KENNY HIGH SCHOOL AUCTION 2020

Make plans now to attend the 34th annual Bishop Kenny Boosters Auction on Saturday, Mar. 28, at 6pm at the John Baldwin Athletic Center. Tickets are available for $60 per person. Dinner and dessert will be provided by Carrabba’s Italian Grill and Bruster’s Ice Cream, drinks included. For tickets or more information, please call Sheila Ma-rovich at Bishop Kenny High School at (904) 398-7545 or visit http://bidpal.net/bkauction2020.

JOB OPENING St. Michael Catholic Church is seeking a quali-fied Maintenance Assistant. This full-time posi-tion is responsible for assisting with the overall maintenance of several buildings and parish grounds, upkeep of equipment and facilities, pre-ventative maintenance, and urgent repair needs of the parish. Additional responsibilities include as-sistance with the setup and clean-up of events. The successful candidate will have experience in minor repairs as well as general knowledge of carpentry, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The candidate will have the ability to lift 70lbs and walk the grounds for extended periods of time. This is a 40-hr/week position with bene-fits. Typical job hours are 7:30am–3:30pm, Mon-day through Friday, but does require occasional evening and weekend work, as arranged with the supervisor. If interested, please submit résumé to Walt Edwards, Business Manager, in the parish office or by email to wedwards@stmichaelscatholic.com.

VOCATIONS RETREATS

Ladies: The Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sac-rament are hosting a dis-cernment day retreat on Saturday, Mar. 14, from 9am-9pm. There is no cost to attend and meals are included. For more information: https:/ /mercedariansisters.org/event/discernment-day-retreat/. Gents: St. John Vianney College Seminary in Mi-ami is hosting a Vocation Awareness Weekend Mar 13-15. If you are considering the priesthood or want to know more about the seminary, contact the Office of Vocations at (904) 262-3200, ext. 101.

Be holy, for I, the LORD, your God, am holy. — Leviticus 19:2b

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There will be no Adult Faith Formation this Wednesday, Feb. 26, in commemoration

of Ash Wednesday.

Join Fr. Briggs during the next five Wednesdays of Lent as he facilitates the brand new video series No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk through Christ’s Passion. This biblical pil-grimage by best-selling author Edward Sri guides us through the last hours of Christ’s life, step-by-step with Jesus from the garden of Gethsemane to Mount Calvary. Every step of the way, Old Testa-ment prophecies, messianic expectations, biblical symbolism, and historical context shed light on the mystery of Christ’s suffering and death. Experience a deeper understanding and appreciation of God’s immeasurable and unconditional love for us...grow closer to Jesus than you ever have before.

This Sunday, Feb. 23, from 8-10am in SMA, the RCIA team will present “The [Lenten] Scrutinies: Looking Within”. There will be no meeting next Sunday, Mar. 1.

Children ages 3–7 are invited to join us for Chil-dren’s Liturgy of the Word every Sunday at 10am!

There will be no Religious Formation for grades K–7 on Wednesday, Feb. 26, in commemoration of Ash Wednesday. We ask that all families attend one of the Ash Wednesday Masses that day. We also encourage all families to take part in the Sta-tions of the Cross which will be held every Friday of Lent at 6pm in the Church.

Confirmation will be held this coming Saturday, Feb. 29, at 10am. Keep our students in your prayers!

Salt & Light invites all 6-12th graders to SMCC’s youth group! We meet every Sunday from 6-8pm in the Parish Hall. Join us for fellowship and fun!

UPCOMING EVENTS 2/21-23 Diocesan Youth Conference 2/23 “Wrath” 2/29 Confirmation Mass, 10am 2/29 Rise Up Jacksonville 3/1 Youth and Young Adult Mass, 5pm

Young adults between the ages of 18 and 35, come join us this Monday, Feb. 24, at 6pm in the Big Green House. Scott will be presenting on Lenten disciplines and devotions. We will also be discuss-ing upcoming events and ideas we can do as a group this Lent! Also, don’t forget our monthly Youth and Young Adult Mass next Sunday, Mar. 1, at 5pm.

Young adults interested in joining, download the GroupMe app and subscribe to “Saint Michael Young Adult Ministry” for what’s going on!

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22

Feast of the Chair of St. Peter

5pm Miles Kelleher by Tom & Gloria Gagne

9:30am-3:30pm CATECHIST LEVEL I TRAINING—PH

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

8am Bill Mankey by David & Joy Mankey

BISHOP’S ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP APPEAL WEEK-END

8-10am RCIA—SMA 9-10am Adult Bible Study—PH 1-2pm Choir Rehearsal—C 6-8pm Salt & Light—PH

10am Jolly Paul Madassery by St. Michael Women’s Guild

12pm Parishioners of St. Michael

MONDAY FEBRUARY 24 8:30am Donny Loper

by Lisa, Laura, Jennifer & Elaine 1-2pm Beatitudes Prayer Group—PH 6-7:30pm Young Adult Ministry—BGH

TUESDAY FEBURARY 25 6pm Bill Lauerman

by Liz Lauerman 6:30-8pm KofC Bible Study—PH

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26 Ash Wednesday

8:30am Jolly Paul Madassery by Linda Bader

Day of Fasting and Abstinence No Religious Education No Adult Faith Formation 9:30am-12:30pm Crafts Ministry—PH 12pm Grace Verrone

By Donnalynn Studley

6pm Frederick J. Schur, Jr. By Charlie & Mary DeFilippo

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27 8:30am Mary Catherine Pittari

by the Pittari family 5:30-8pm Choir Rehearsal—C

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28 8:30am Paul Gosnell

by the Counting Teams

Day of Fasting and Abstinence 12-2pm Shawl Ministry—PH 6pm Stations of the Cross—C 6:30-8pm Lenten Fish Fry—PH

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 29 5pm Keith Edmunson

by Bill & Patsy Flynn 10am Confirmation Mass—C

SUNDAY MARCH 1

First Sunday of Lent

8am Parishioners of St. Michael No RCIA 9-10am Adult Bible Study—PH 1-2pm Choir Rehearsal—C

5pm Youth and Young Adult Mass—C

6-8pm Salt & Light—PH

10am Betty Peacock by Charlie & Terri Turner

12pm Gene Spaniel by Kathy Houston

5pm Special Intention of Timothy Gosnell by Linda Bader

MASS INTENTIONS PARISH EVENTS

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PARISH CALENDAR

C: Church • PH: Parish Hall • PO: Parish Office • SMA: St. Michael Academy • BGH: Big Green House

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MISSION 52 EMERGENCY — NEED HELP?

Emergency assistance through the Mission 52 intra-parish initiative is designed to assist regis-tered St. Michael Parish Families who may ex-perience unexpected financial challenges.

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mission52@stmichaelscatholic.com or pick up an application in the Parish Office.

2020 Q1 DEBT $1,139,159.62

Saturday, February 22, 2020 5:00 Mass Lectors Mackowski, Loveless Ushers Schneider’s Extraordinary Ministers Lucey, Shripka’s, Velazquez’, Walker S. Murphy Altar Servers Brady Massey Violet Herbert Carsyn Massey Sunday, February 23, 2020 8:00 Mass Lectors Sechler, Layman Ushers Yepes, Lunt Extraordinary Ministers K. Dalton, T. Balsamo, Cooper, Eby, Pulsinelli, Walters, Young Altar Servers Morris, Velazquez Sunday, February 23, 2020 10:00 Mass Lectors Lee, Stoner Ushers Bailey, Lopez Extraordinary Ministers Avakian, Coleman, Fuller, Kreger, Maddox, J. Murphy, S. Schweitzwer Altar Servers Christopher Hampton Camren Schmack Gabby Wagner Sunday, February 23,2020 12:00 Mass Lectors S. Quinn, J. Quinn Ushers Oberholtzer, Kebert Extraordinary Ministers Svela, Caserta, Finnigan, Hippler, Mason, Tasso, Pitts Altar Servers Zander Sellers Michael Evatt Jadelyn Duran Saturday, February 29, 2020 5:00 Mass Lectors MacDonell, Bustabad Ushers Bender’s Extraordinary Ministers Brooke, Buehler, Donovan, Drake’s, Ellwell’s Altar Servers Brooklyn Doratio Emma Venerdi Gabby Wagner Sunday, March 1, 2020 8:00 Mass Lectors Oden, Morris Ushers Moore, Cardinale Extraordinary Ministers Balsamo’s, Coleman, Cooper, P. Dalton, Dean, Pulsinelli Altar Servers White, Dalton Sunday, March 1, 2020 10:00 Mass Lectors McMannemon, Light Ushers Schweitzer, Maddox Extraordinary Ministers J. Murphy, Nordlnger, M. & S. Schweitzer, Seabrooke, Turner, Vaccaro Altar Servers Bogush family Sunday, March 1, 2020 12:00 Mass Lectors Pollock, Fenn Ushers Clarke, Oberholtzer Extraordinary Ministers Amos, Cantin, Caserta, Finnigan Hippler, Howard, Stoner Altar Servers Piper Kebert Camren Schmack Audrey Kebert

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FEBRUARY 16, 2020 Registered Families 1565

Offertory $ 21, 217.70

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Children’s Collection $ 44.66

Debt Reduction $ 2,386.00

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