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March 24, 2013...............................Vol. 43 - No. 12

CeryRev. Henry J. Rife............................................PastorRev. Ren Tapel.................................. Parochial VicarRev. Jose Tejada................................. Parochial VicarRev. Mr. Robert Simpson ................................Deacon

Mass ScedeDaily...................Monday - Wednesday, 7:00 & 8:00AM

Sacrament of ReconciiationNO CONFESSIONS ON HOLY THURSDAY

Parish Ofce

727-868-5276 Fax 727-862-91878014 State Road 52 Hudson, Florida 34667-6763

www.saintmichaelchurch.orgHours: Mon. - Fri., 9:00AM - 12:00NOON & 1:00 - 4:00PM

MASS INTENTIONS

Monday, March 25th

7:00 AM Clyde Staats

8:00 AM Eileen L. Muraco

Tuesday, March 26th

7:00 AM Mary Ann Grzybowski

8:00 AM Charles Vincent Nero

Wednesday, March 27th

7:00 AM John A. Firtek

8:00 AM Frank E. Whiffen III

Holy Thursday, March 28th

7:00 PM For All Parishioners

Holy Saturday, March 30th

8:00 PM For All Parishioners

Easter Sunday, March 31st

All Masses For All Parishioners

Holy Week ScheduleHOLY THURSDAY - March 28th

8:00 AM Morning Prayer of the Church7:00 PM Mass of the Lord's Supper followed

by Visitation to the Altar of Repose

(This will last until 10:00 p.m.)

NO CONFESSIONS TODAY!

GOOD FRIDAY - March 29th8:00 AM Morning Prayer of the Church

12:00 Noon Stations of the Cross3:00 PM Celebration of the Lord's Passion

Veneration of the Cross and Receptionof Holy Communion

HOLY SATURDAY - March 30th

8:00 AM Morning Prayer of the Church12:00 Noon Blessing of the Easter Food

8:00 PM Easter Vigil - This is the solemn VigiMass and will include initiation of newmembers into the church and will lastapproximately 2 hours.

There wi be NO 4:00 or 6:00 p.m. Vigi Mass.

EASTER SUNDAY - March 31stEaster Masses will be celebrated at 7:00, 9:00, 11:00a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in Church.

READINgS FOR MARCh 31ST

1st Reading .............................Acts 10:34a, 37-42nd Reading ...............................Colossians 3:1Gospel ............................................... John 20:1

DECEASEDThe following members of our parish family entered

eternal life during the past few weeks: Cheryl Church Sal DeNicola

Catherine Weber Edward Keely

Kindly remember their souls and the souls of all thefaithful departed in your daily prayers.

The Sanctuary Candle

for the week of March 24th

was donated in loving memory of

Fred & Genevieve Yealy

Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church Hudson, Florid

FROM ThE OFFICE OF wORShIpThis Tuesday, at 11:30 a.m. Bishop Lynch wpreside at the Chrism Mass at St. Catherine of Sienin Clea rwater . During this Mas

the pr iest s of the diocese wBishop Lynch will renew thecommitment to priestly servic

This is also the Mass where th

Oil of the Sick and Oil of thCatechumens are blessed and the Sacred Chriswill be consecrated. The oils are used throughothe year in each parish in the diocese. The faithfare invited to participate in this wonderful diocesacelebration. For those who cannot attend, the Ma

is broadcast live on Spirit FM 90.5.

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In these three readings [Isaiah 2:2-5, 1 Peter

2:4-9, Matthew 16:13-19] I see that there is

something in common: it is movement. In the first

reading, movement is the journey [itself]; in the

second reading, movement is in the up-building

of the Church. In the third, in the Gospel, the

movement is in [the act of] profession: walking,

building, professing.

Walking: the House of Jacob. O house of Jacob,

Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord.This is

the first thing God said to Abraham: Walk in my

presence and be blameless.Walking: our life is

a journey and when we stop, there is something

wrong. Walking always, in the presence of theLord, in the light of the Lord, seeking to live with

that blamelessness, which God asks of Abraham,

in his promise.

Building: to build the Church. There is talk

of stones: stones have consistency, but [the

stones spoken of are] living stones, stones

anointed by the Holy Spirit. Build up the Church,

the Bride of Christ, the cornerstone of which

is the same Lord. With [every] movement in

our lives, let us build!Third, professing: we can walk as much as we

want, we can build many things, but if we do not

confess Jesus Christ, nothing will avail. When one

does not walk, one stalls. When one does not build

on solid rocks, what happens? What happens is

what happens to children on the beach when

they make sand castles: everything collapses, it is

without consistency. When one does not profess

Jesus Christ - I recall the phrase of Leon Bloy

- Whoever does not pray to God, prays to the

devil.When one does not profess Jesus Christ,one professes the worldliness of the devil.

Walking, building-constructing, professing:

the thing, however, is not so easy, because in

walking, in building, in professing, there are

sometimes shake-ups there are movementsthat are not part of the path: there are movements

that pull us back.

This Gospel continues with a special situation.

The same Peter who confessed Jesus Christ, says,

You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. I

will follow you, but let us not speak of the Cross.

This has nothing to do with it. He says, Ill

follow you in other ways, that do not include the

Cross.When we walk without the Cross, when

we build without the Cross, and when we profess

Christ without the Cross, we are not disciples of

the Lord. We are worldly, we are bishops, priests,

cardinals, Popes, but not disciples of the Lord.

I would like that all of us, after these days of

grace, might have the courage the courage

to walk in the presence of the Lord, with the

Cross of the Lord: to build the Church on the

Blood of the Lord, which is shed on the Cross,

and to profess the one glory, Christ Crucified. In

this way, the Church will go forward.

My hope for all of us is that the Holy Spirit,that the prayer of Our Lady, our Mother, might

grant us this grace: to walk, to build, to profess

Jesus Christ Crucified. So be it.

ChApEl ClOSEDThe chapel will be closed for the Holy ThursdayEvening Mass. Please join the congregation inthe church for this service.

bRINg YOuR bEllS!In celebration of the joy of Easter,we invite all parishioners to bringbells from home on Easter to be rung

during the Gloria.

To Walk, To Build, To Profess Christ Crucified

As we rejoice in the election of Pope Francis, we share with you hisfirst homily in which he shares his vision of the Church today.

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RemembeR ouR tRoops

An attempt is being made to update the list in thevestibule of Military Personnel from our parish whoare currently serving on active duty. If you knowof someone, please contact Marge at 819-1077or email her at marge33@verizon.net. Be sure toinclude their name, branch and rank. As always,they and all the members of our Armed Services,will be remembered at daily Mass & Prayers.

...on their 17t AnnaFnd-Raisin Criseaboard Princess Cruise LineRoya princesssailing November 3rd - 10th froFort Lauderdale. Accompanied by Fr. Henry visit SThomas, St. Maarten and Princess Cays. Rates fthis 7-day cruise start at $999 for an inside caband include a bon voyage luncheon, round-trmotor coach to Fort Lauderdale, all U.S. departutaxes and baggage handling. A valid passport recommended and proof of citizenship is requireA deposit is required at time of booking. For inf

call Goldmark World Travel at 862-3595.

sail with the

ladies' guild

March 27th Seder Service

7:00 p.m. in Parish Center

YOUTH MINISTRY caleNdaR

REGULAR wEdnEsdAy niGht yoUth GRoU

7:15 p.m. High/Middle School Teens

CAThOlIC SEDER SERvICEThe Youth Ministry Program will host a CatholicSeder Service on Wednesday, March 27th at 7:00

p.m. in the parish center. By celebrating this seder,they hope to create a fuller understanding of HolyThursday. Please note that this is a service only.Dinner will not be served. Light refreshments tofollow. For reservations, call Barbara at 819-5134.

pRIzES NEEDED!Members of St. Michael Prayer Group condugames on a regular basis at Bear Creek NursinHome. They are in need of prizes. If you havcostume jewelry or anything suitable for a nursinhome resident that you no longer need, please brinit to the parish ofce. Thank You.

FACIlITIES ClOSEDThe parish ofce and facilities will be closed onTuesday, March 26th, for the parish staff to attendthe Chrism Mass.

DIvINE MERCY NOvENAThe Chaplet of Divine MercyNovena begins on Good Friday,March 29th and continues untilDivine Mercy Sunday, April 7th.Following the 1:00 p.m. Mass onApril 7th, Exposition of the BlessedSacrament and Benediction will be

held and will include the recitation ofthe Divine Mercy. The Divine Mercyhas been a source of blessing forour parish and we hope that manyof you will come to honor the One who loves us.

lENTEN REgulATIONSGood Friday is a day of Fast. One full meal andtwo lesser meals are allowed. Eating betweenmeals is not permitted. Catholics between theages of 18 and 59 are bound to fast. GoodFriday is also a day of Abstinence. On days ofabstinence, meat may not be taken. The law ofabstinence binds all Catholics fourteen years of

age and older.

NO ChIlDREN'S lITuRgY...will be held on Easter Sunday.

ST. MIChAEl SINglES' (55+)...will meet on Thursday, March 28th for lunch atApplebee's Restaurant on Little Road in New PortRichey. For reservations or more info, please callDottie at 862-8854. New members are welcome.

ST. MIChAEl ROSARY MAKERS...wish to thank the parishioners for their generosduring their recent Donation Weekend. Over 41rosaries were sold and combined with donation

raised $2,475 for their ministry making it possibto put a rosary in the hands of many who wouotherwise never have one. Again, sincere thanfor your generosity and support of this ministry!

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SCHEDULED MEETINGSAA (Beginners) ............................ Thur./6:45-7:45PAdult Catechism Study Group ......Tue./9:00-10:30A

Adult Choir .................................... Thur./7:00-8:30P

Al-Anon .......................................Tue./10:00-11:30A

Chaplet of Divine Mercy ......................... Sat./3:00P

Contemporary Music Group .......Call for informatio

Craft Workshop ............................Mon./9:00-11:00A

KofC.................................1ST & 3RD Tue./7:30-9:00P

Ladies Guild............................... 2ND Fri./1:00-3:00P

Legion of Mary ............................ Wed./9:00-10:30A

Prayer Group .........................................Thur./9:00A

Recovery Inc...................................Tue./2:00-4:00P

Respect Life.................................... 1ST Tue./10:00A

Rosary Makers ......................... Tue./11:30AM-1:00P

Youth Group ..........................................Wed./7:00P

Heat bill rising? Check your hot water pipes foleaks, which can drain your energy savings.

THE GREEN CORNER

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

March 10, 2013Offertory Envelopes $14,507.00Loose Collection 5,786.00Building Fund 560.00Online Giving 292.50

Total Offertory $21,145.50

Diocesan Collection:Catholic Relief Services $2,721.00

Thank you for your generosity and commitmentto St. Michael Church.

ONLINE GIVING

Q. How can I be sure that my offering will becounted when I give online?A. You can be sure your gift will be countedbecause the funds come directly from your bank

account into the church's account. There's nochance for losing an envelope or adding thenumbers incorrectly. Most accounting errors comefrom people we take the accounting burdenaway and let people spend more time in ministry.

If you would like to sign up for EGiving, visit theparish website at www.saintmichaelchurch.organd follow the link to Online Giving.

AnnuAl pAstorAl AppeAl

...because WE are Catholic.

2013 Parish Goal ................................... $218,585Amount Pledged ...................................$133,225Total Number of Donors ...............................705Average Gift ..................................................$189

Percentage of Goal ........................................61%Amount Received ....................................$97,475Percentage of Participation ..........................29%

These gures current as of March 15, 2013.

For greater glory...

ExCluSIvE MOvIE ShOwINgAT ThE CINEMA SIx ThEATER

St. Michael Knights of Columbus have rented the

Cinema Six Movie Theater on Monday, April 8th at7:00 p.m. for an exclusive showing of the lm FORgREATER glORY, the true story of an impassionedgroup of men and women who risk it all for family,faith and the very future of their country. Suggesteddonation $5.00 per person. For more informationor tickets, please call Bill at 727-457-9313. Ticketsalso available in the parish ofce.

MEDICAl SupplY MINISTRYSt. Michael's has a ministry which maintains a

supply of medical equipment which is available forparishioners to borrow. We are currently in need ofwheelchairs, walkers, commode and shower chairs.If you have any of these items that you no longerneed, please consider donating them to the parishso they will be available to help others in need.

PARISH OFFICE & FACIlITIES ClOSEd...Good Friday, March 29th and Easter Monday,

April 1st and will reopen Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.

On The Lighter Side...On Palm Sunday, a 5 year old boy woke up ill and

stayed home from Church with a sitter. When hisfamily returned, they were carrying palm fronds.Johnny asked what they were for. People heldthem over Jesus head as he walked by, his fatherexplained. Wouldn't you know it? Johnny fumed.The one Sunday I don't go and He shows up!