P.O. Box 6310 Fernandina Beach, FL 32035 corner of North Fourth & Broome Streets 904-261-3472

ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

THIRTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 30, 2016 GOD IS WITH US

The book of Wisdom tells us that the spirit of God is in all things. What a wonderful thought, and what a wonderful image to keep in front of us as we travel down life’s road. For if the path is revealed in the treading, it’s good to know that God is with us—and all around us—every step of the way. But Paul knows that this divine presence is not timid. Instead, God calls out to us, and Paul prays that we, along with the Thessalonians, might be made worthy of that call. And who knows more about God’s call than Zacchaeus, the tax collector? Jesus called him out of a tree, for goodness’ sake. Or perhaps more correctly, as we reflect upon the end of today’s Gospel reading, for heaven’s sake.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — LORD, you love all things that ex-ist (Wisdom 11:22 — 12:2). Psalm — I will praise your name forever, my king and my God (Psalm 145). Second Reading — May the name of Christ be glo-rified in you and you in him (2 Thessalonians 1:11 — 2:2). Gospel — Zacchaeus, a tax collector, considered to be a sinner, is converted to the Lord (Luke 19:1-10).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:12 14 Tuesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Wednesday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Phil 3:17 — 4:1; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 16:1 -8 Saturday: Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; Ps 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15; 2 Thes 2:16 — 3:5; Lk 20:27-38 [27, 34-38]

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The recent “October count” tracking the statistics of participation at Sunday Mass calls to mind the situa-tions of churches where it is difficult or impossible for Catholics to worship freely. This is especially striking in English Catholic history, as freedom of worship was systematically dismantled at the time of the Reforma-tion. It seems that most English people retained deeply Catholic sympathies throughout the period of religious upheaval. Catholics who refused to participate in the public worship of the Church of England were called “recusants,” and beginning with the reign of Elizabeth I, they were subject to strict penalties. Recusant liter-ally means “a person refusing to obey a command.” Most of those laws were in force until the early 1800s, and Catholics were not entirely emancipated from the duty of Anglican worship until 1829. Recusants paid heavy fines for not attending the state church. Holding on to Catholic faith was therefore a luxury of the very rich, who maintained private chap-els, and sent their daughters and sons to English con-vents and monastery schools on the continent. Re-markably, the first among all British peers, the Dukes of Norfolk, the hereditary Earls Marshal of England, have never given up their Catholic faith. Many of these wealthy recusant families founded the colony of Maryland, and later many members of the old Catho-lic families continued on to the Kentucky frontier in search of greater religious freedom.

THERE IS NO COFFEE & DONUTS THIS SUNDAY, Oct. 30th.

The St. Michael Academy 3rd graders will participate in the 12:00 noon Mass on Sunday,

November 6th.

ARTS & CRAFT SHOW The Second Annual CCW Holiday and Crafts Show will be held Friday, Nov. 11 from 4:00—7:00pm and again on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9:00am—4:340pm in the Parish Hall. There will be many artisan booths, baked goods, and candy. The Fruitcake Follies will provide entertainment. Plus much, much more!

ADMISSION IS FREE!

CCW RAFFLE The CCW will sell raffle tickets before and after all Masses this weekend and next. There are three different baskets: Italian, Mexican and Chocolate—each one is valued at over $200.00. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.

DIOCESAN ANNIVRSATY CELEBRATION Mass with Bishop Estevez at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 545 AIA N., Ponte Vedra Bch, FL on Saturday, November 19th at 1:00pm for Mass and renewal of vows followed with a reception in their Parish Hall. Please see brochures at the church entrance to RSVP.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time; Priesthood Sunday Monday: Halloween Tuesday: All Saints Wednesday: The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) Thursday: St. Martin de Porres Friday: St. Charles Borromeo; First Friday Saturday: First Saturday; Blessed Virgin Mary

FROM BISHOP ESTEVEZ Bishop Estévez invites all Catholics of the Diocese of St. Augustine to participate in one of five “Listening Ses-sions” to assess how the diocese has done in implement-ing a three-year strategic plan addressing the ideas and concerns voiced from the laity during the first listening sessions in 2011 – and to gather input for future plan-ning efforts. Monday, November 7 St. Matthew Parish Hall 7:00 – 8:30 pm Wednesday, November 9 San José, Parish Hall, Session in Spanish 7:00 – 8:30 pm Thursday, November 10 St. Joseph Academy Audito-rium 7:00 – 8:30 pm

ST. MICHAEL VISITATION MINISTRY The St. Michael Visitation Ministry is in need of Ministers of Care. Contact Lori Kale at 310-5169 or Sally Fulford at 261-0404 if you are interested in this Ministry. Also, we are always on the lookout for parishioners who are unable to attend Mass and might like a spiritual visit. Contact Lori or Sally to inquire. We will visit short term or long term. Thanks for your prayerful consideration.

EXPOSITION AND ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Spend some quality time with our Lord on November 3rd. We have Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on the

first Thursday of each month, from 9:00am—1:00pm.

for Christmas

YOU KNOW IT AIN’T CHRISTMAS TILL

THE FAT MAN SWINGS!

ST. MICHAEL’S MUSIC DEPARTMENT PRESENTS:

Come join us as we officially Ring in the Holidays in song!

THE FRUITCAKE FOLLIES WILL TAKE PLACE Friday Nov. 11—6pm at

St. Michael Annual Arts and Crafts Show

GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS OFFERING!

Registered Families 1632 October 23, 2016 Offertory $15,774.00 On Line Offertory 1,904.00 Children’s Collection 54.00 Debt Reduction 515.00 On Line Debt Reduction 385.00 World Missions 2,332.00 Bishop Esteves has asked for an Emergency Collection for Victims of Hurricane Matthew the weekend of November 5/6, 2016.

ST MICHAEL GIFT SHOP

Please remember our Gift Shop when you are planning to buy your Christ-mas cards, advent candles and holders, advent calendars, ornaments, statues,

books and coloring books for children etc., along our basic line of merchandise, or anything special that you may like to order. Stop by and see us…..

BIBLE SHARING GROUP A small group gathers together to study the Sunday read-ings and how they relate to our everyday living. Join us every Tuesday at 10:00am in the BIG green house on N. 5th street. We’d love to have you. Please contact Mary Ellen Corbin, 261-6922.

ST. MICHAEL’S K OF C 7TH ANNUAL CHARITY

GOLF TOURNAMENT St. Michael's Knights of Columbus will hold their Seventh Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, December 2, 2016

at Omni's Oak Marsh Course. The Noon Shotgun will be a Captain's Choice format at a cost of $125 per player. This event raises $12,000 for local charities. Donations are also appreciated from those who can't play. Contact Tom Smeeton 321-4139 or Bob Gerth 491-0368

Sat. Oct. 29 (5pm) Jim Kehler by Marie Kehler Sun. Oct. 30 (8am) Parishioners of St. Michael Sun. Oct. 30 (10am) Harvey Sibley by the family Sun.Oct.30(12noon) George Carley, Jr. by Joan Javens & family Mon.Oct.31(8:30am) Carrie Marasco by Dallas & Marie Butcher Mon.Oct.31(6pm) Gladys Sheridan by Gregory & Pat D’Alessio Tues.Nov.1 (8:30am) Robbie Hosty by St. Michael CCW Tues. Nov.1 (6pm) Bader & Juele famlies by Linda Bader Wed. Nov. 2(8:30am) Angeina Bonaddio by Mark & Marie Fenn Thurs.Nov.3(8:30am Gary Snyder by Johnelle Snyder Fri. Nov. 4 (8:30am) Jo Ann Coogan by John & Mary Coogan Sat. Nov. 5 (5pm) John & Elizabeth Bucchieri by Don & Elizabeth Talbot Sun. Nov. 6 (8am) Carolyn A. Schur by Charlie & Mary DeFilippo Sun. Nov. 6 (10am) Parishioners of St. Michael Sun. Nov. 6(12noon) Dick Douglas by the Perez family Please pray for all requests in our Prayer Request Book. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Kyle Conger and Rosemary Walraven, aunt of Janice Ancrum. May their soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

VETERANS OF THE PARISH

On behalf of the St. Michael Men's Club, I am asking for veterans to join us and par-ticipate in the Veterans' Day Parade Fri-

day, November 11th. We gather at 10:30am at 11th and Atlantic Avenue and the parade starts at 11:00am. We walk the route, but have cars and a decorated float with chairs and for those for whom it is difficult to walk. Please do come and join us. For questions, call John Megna: 904 - 277-2143 or email: jtmegna@aol.com.

CALLING ALL VETERANS Veterans, please join the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classes of St. Michael Academy for a reception in your honor. The festivities will begin following Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 9th in the Parish Hall. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided in thanksgiving for your service to our great country. Please RSVP to Ms Smythe in the acad-emy of f ice: 904-321-2102 or emai l : smacad@smacad.org.

FEAST OF ALL SAINTS

The Feast of All Saints Vigil will be Monday, October 31st at 6:00pm.

Masses on Tuesday, the feast day, will be at 8:30am and 6:00pm.

YOUTH MINISTRY Walt Edwards: 261-3472

MUSIC DIRECTOR Denise Ziegler: 654-3855

ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH Corner of North Fourth & Broome Streets P.O. Box 6310 Fernandina Beach, FL 32035

Parish Office - 505 Broome Street - Phone - 904-261-3472 Fax - 321-1901 Email: smjdean@bellsouth.net ALL EMERGENCIES: 904-277-6566 Website: www.stmichaelscatholic.com

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 pm Sunday Masses: 8:00 am—10:00 am—12:00 noon Confessions: Saturday: 4:00-4:45 pm or by appointment Daily Masses: 8:30 am Mon., Wed., Thurs., & Fri. 6:00 pm Tues. Holy Days Vigil: 6:00 pm Holy Day 8:30 am & 6:00 pm

MINISTRY TO SICK & HOMEBOUND Weekly visits and monthly Communion Services are held at Sa-vannah Grand, Quality Health Care and Jane Adams House. Visits by Priest or Extraordinary Minister can be arranged by calling 261-3472.

MATRIMONY Marriage preparation for couples who wish to be married in a Catholic ceremony must meet with their parish priest at least eight months prior to the wedding date.

R.C.I.A. For those seeking to learn more about the Catholic faith, call 261-3472.

RELIGIOUS FORMATION Classes are available for grades 1—7. Sacrament preparation is available for Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation on Sun-days from 10:30 am—11:45 am. Call the parish office, 261-3472.

ST. MICHAEL ACADEMY Pre-K—Grade 8 Principal—Dr. Christopher Hampton Call 321-2102 for information Email: smacad@smacad.org Website: www.smacad.org

St. Michael Catholic Church Mission Statement 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, Be Witnesses to the World.

Rev. Jose Kallukalam, Pastor

Deacon Art Treadwell