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 Easter

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 APRIL 29, 2018

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 29, 2018

LIVING BRANCHES

The Gospel and second reading for this Fifth Sunday of Easter emphasize the need for us to remain in Christ, and he in us. This shared life finds expression in the image of the one vine and many branches. We become living branches of the vine, members of the Body of Christ through baptism, Eucharist, and confirmation, sacraments of sharing God’s own life. The First Letter of John describes the fruit of this vine as active love of neighbor: “And his commandment is this: we should believe . . and love one another” (1 John 3:23). Our first reading from Acts shows us an example of someone who shares in Christ’s life in the per-son of Saint Paul. Paul’s fearless witness, even at the risk of his life, is proof to everyone that the risen Lord’s Spirit truly fills him with life and is bearing fruit in him.

FROM POPE VENEDICT XVI, DURING HIS APRIL 22, 2012 REGINA COELI

ADDRESS

Pope Benedict XVI said adults should bring rever-ence and love to the task of preparing children to re-ceive their first Holy Communion. The Pope told them their First Communion would mark “the mo-ment when you too understand the importance of a personal encounter with Jesus.” The Pope reserved his final words for the children in St Peter’s Square, before leading the recitation of the midday Marian prayer. “May the Mother of God help us to listen attentively to the Word of the Lord and participate worthily in the Eucharistic Sacrifice, to become witnesses of the new humanity,” he de-clared. As we begin the month of May — the month dedi-cated to Mary — let us reflect on the Holy Father's words here on First Communion Stories and implore Mary, our Blessed Mother, to help us with the task of raising our children to grow in wisdom and age and grace with the Church. Let us be especially attentive in our prayers to the children who are preparing to receive the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ for the first time as well as prayers for those who are helping to prepare these young souls for the reception of their First Holy Communion.

Faith and Traditions

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

In medieval times, one country, Scotland, linked its economy to the liturgy. Four holy days of the church calendar were keyed to the legal year. On these days, rents were due, clergy and servants were paid, and contracts and leases would be-gin or end. The term days were Pentecost (called Whitsunday), the Feast of Saint Martin on November 11 (Martinmas), the Feast of the Presentation on February 2 (Candlemas), and August 2 (Lammas), a harvest festival. On Lammas day, the first loaf of bread from the summer wheat har-vest was given to the village priest. After the Reformation, which swept the Catho-lic festivals away, the term days were gradually detached from the old feasts. It was only in 1990 that the term days were anchored on the 28th of February, May, August, and November. Today the old Scottish universities are the last hold-outs, still naming their terms or semesters after the old festivals. Scottish students today may not know about the liturgical year, but they still call the fall term Martinmas, and the spring session Candlemas. 2

Liturgical Schedule (Intentions)

Sat. Apr. 28 5:00 George Mattey by Myrtle Mattey Sun. Apr. 29 8:00 David Coyle by Pete & Gloria Rubio Sun. Apr. 29 10:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Sun. Apr. 29 12:00 Tom Martin by Mariela Martin & family Mon. Apr. 30 8:30 John Karsko by St. Michael Visitation Ministry Tues. May 1 6:00pm Shripka family by Harry & Donna Shripka Wed. May 2 8:30 Matthew Canale by Kevin & Maureen Conboy Thurs. May 3 8:30 Tim Combias by Kevin & Maureen Conboy Fri. May 4 8:30 In Thanksgiving by Mark & Marie Fenn Sat. May 5 5:00pm Joseph Reamer by Sue Riegler Sun. May 6 8:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Sun. May 6 10:00 Dr. Enrico Davoli by Charlotte Clark Sun. May 6 12:00 Ricky De Paulis & Jackie Leoni by Don & Peggy Cooper Please pray for the sick and all requests in our Prayer Request Book. Please pray for the repose of the souls of Susan Froehlich, daughter of Nancy Ryan and for Jeremy Young, nephew of Alan & Robin Young. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Daily Readings

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The church was being built up, and grew in numbers (Acts 9:26-31). Psalm — I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people (Psalm 22). Second Reading — Let us love not in word or speech, but in deed and truth (1 John 3:18-24). Gospel — Remain in me, as I remain in you. I am the vine, you are the branches (John 15:1-8).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a or (for the memorial) Gn 1:26 — 2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Ps 90:2-4, 12-14, 16; Mt 13:54-58 Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 10:25-36, 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98:1-4; 1 Jn 4:7-10 or 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 15:9-17 or Jn 17:11b-19

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Easter Monday: St. Pius V Tuesday: St. Joseph the Worker Wednesday: St. Athanasius Thursday: Ss. Philip and James; National Day of Prayer Friday: First Friday Saturday: First Saturday; Cinco de Mayo 3

Coming Events

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins af-ter the 8:30 Mass until 1:00 pm on the first Thursday of each month. On the other Thurs-days of the month it is for 1/2 hour following the 8:30 am Mass. Come spend some quality time with our Lord.

BAPTISM CLASS

The next Baptism class will be Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 6:30pm in the Parish Office at 505 Broome St. If you

have a child/children to be baptized, it is man-datory that parents must attend a baptism class and godparents are encouraged to attend also. Please contact the parish office, 904-261-3472 if you are planning to attend. The June class will be June 7, 2018.

KEEPING US SAFE A Security Team made up of Parishioners who are current and retired Law Enforcement Offi-cers, Military and Healthcare professionals has been formed at St. Michael's. If you have experience in the professions listed above we need your help. The volunteers will not be required to attend regular meetings. We only ask that you attend Mass. It does not matter if your Mass schedule varies every week. When you volunteer we will provide you with a short briefing to augment your prior training and experience. We ask all Parishioners "If you see something say something!" Please contact Charlie Sciarini:

charliesciarini@gmail.com if you can as-sist us.

Ministry & Organization News and Announcements

FROM THE DIOCESE

The Diocese of St. Augustine treats all allegations of sexual misconduct seriously and deals with all allegations in a prompt, confidential and thorough manner. To report abuse, call: Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator Judy Pinson: 904-262-3200, ext. 129 or: Department of Children & Families at: 1-800-96Abuse or 1-8-00-962-2873. Brochures are available at the church entrance.

RELIGIOUS FORMATION CLASSES

The last day for Religious Formation classes for grades 1 -7 and Children’s Liturgy of the Word ends this Sunday, April 29, 2018. Classes will resume in September.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

St. Michael Parish will be recognizing our 2018 High School graduates on

Sunday, May 20, 2018 at the 12:00 noon Liturgy! All graduates that would like to take part in this, please RSVP by May 12th to Lori at: lkennedy@stmichaelscatholic.com

ST. MICHAEL GIFT SHOP

First Holy Communion is Saturday, May 12th. Stop by the Gift Shop to browse through our wide selection of First Holy Communion items.

ALTAR FLOWERS If you would like to donate altar flowers in honor of an event, or in memory of a loved one, please con-tact the parish office, 904-261-3472. 4

Ministry Schedule Saturday, April 28, 2018 5:00 pm Mass Lector Cumberland Ushers Shripka’s Extraordinary Ministers Krohn’s, Lucey, S. Murphy, Pulsinelli, Riegler, Walters Altar Servers Joey Lucey, Charlotte Rebscher, Will Robinson Sunday, April 29, 2018 8:00 Mass Lector Freeman Ushers Cardinale, Lunt Extraordinary Ministers Deacon Art, Cooper, Dalton’s, Dean, Eby, Grubesky Altar Servers Oden, Pulsinelli Sunday, April 29, 2018 10:00 Mass Lector J. Quinn Ushers Holmes, Maddox Extraordinary Ministers Coleman, Fuller, Hippler, Izzo, Maddox, McGowan, J. Murphy Altar Servers Michael Bogush, Brooklyn Doratio, Harrison Pollock Sunday, April 29, 2018 12:00 Mass Lector Layman Ushers Miller’s Extraordinary Ministers Janzen, Mason, Pitts, Potochnik, Svela, Tasso, Trocino Altar Servers Piper Kebert, Josie Kilburn,

Loretta Stephenson

Saturday, May 5, 2018 5:00 pm Mass Lector Fulford Ushers Spence family Extraordinary Ministers Dexter, Donovan, Elwell’s, Fillion, Gosnell’s Altar Servers Sunday, May 6, 2018 8:00 Mass Lector Swanson Ushers Lunt, Gowins Extraordinary Ministers Cooper, Kreger, Shripka’s, Tufaro, Velazquez’ Altar Servers Balsamo, Ramsey Sunday, May 6, 2018 10:00 Mass Lector Oden Ushers Holmes, Schweitzer Extraordinary Ministers Deacon Art, Nordlinger, M. & S. Schweitzer, Seabrooke, Turner, White Altar Servers Sunday, May 6, 2018 12:00 Mass Lector Sechler Ushers Clarke, Kebert Extraordinary Ministers Amos, Avakian, Bratton, Caserta, Finnigan, Howard, Trocino Altar Servers 5

Financial Update Sunday, April 22, 2018

Registered Families 1651 Offertory $ 18,752.30 On Line Giving $ 2, 736.10 Children’s Collection $ 56.00 Debt Reduction $ 950.00 On Line Debt Reduction $ 390.00

Contact Walt Edwards today in the Parish Office at (904)261-3472

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

Our IDN coordinator, Rhette Angus won the Elsie Harper Volunteer of the Year

Award.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

RETREAT APRIL 21, 2018

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, Secretary - 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 (not in session from May to September)

St. Michael Academy Dr. Chris Hampton, Principal

Academy Phone Academy Website Address (904)321-2102 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