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Clergy
Rev. Jose Kallukalam Pastor
Parish Office Mon – Fri 9.00am–4.00pm
Phone (904) 261-3472 Emergency (904) 277-6566
Emergency calls must be made by patient, family, or care
facility.
Mass Times Saturday Vigil 5.00pm Sunday 8.00am Sunday 10.00am
Sunday 12.00pm
Daily Mass M W Th F 8.30am Tues 6.00pm
Confession Sat 10.00am-11.00am or by appointment.
Adoration
Thur 9.00am –9.30am
Saint Michael Academy www.smacad.org (904) 321-2102
Ms. Susan Dorner Principal
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St. Michael
Catholic Church 201 North 4th 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 Lori Kennedy, Director
of Religious Formation [email protected]
[email protected] Sr. Josephine Thekkumthala,
Pastoral Associate Denise Ziegler, Director of Music
[email protected] [email protected] Walt
Edwards, Business Manager Patty O’Neill, Bookkeeper
[email protected] Jake Gosa, Pastoral Council
Chairman Mike Mayer, Finance Council Chairman
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph WE ARE GOD’S HOLY
FAMILY The Scriptures of Israel are filled with many stories of
barren couples who were miracu-lously granted the gift of children
by God. Surely the best known among these is the first reading from
today, from which Luke took inspiration when he recounted the
miraculous birth of John the Baptist to Zechariah and Elizabeth,
and the more miraculous birth of Jesus to Mary and Jo-seph. In each
instance, we are given examples or role models of those who trusted
in God. More than examples of those who trust, they are models of
self-surrender. They abandoned their own pre-suppositions and
prejudices about the workings of the world and turned their lives
over to belief in a God who can make life grow where none ought to;
a God who can turn death around into a new and unimagined life; a
God who can, today, take a tiny child of humble parents in an
insignifi-cant town and make him into a light for all the world.
This is what we, as God’s holy family, are called to do each day:
to trust not in ourselves and the way we think things should be,
but to open ourselves and surrender ourselves in faith to a God of
endless promise.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION In the last century, a few new
feasts were blended into the Church year, including to-day’s. After
World War I, the chaos of daily life in Europe made its impact felt
on the fami-ly structure. Partly to offer Christians an image of
hope and holiness in married family life, and also to promote the
welfare of children, today’s feast was “invented” in 1921. In 1969,
it became a feast of Christmas. The prayers today remind us not
only of family life, but of life in the community of faith. We
ponder the mystery of a God who loves us dearly enough to embrace
the strug-gles, joys, and daily sorrows of family life. The message
of Christmas shines through: God-with-us is available to us in the
ordinary pat-terns of our lives and commitments. The lives of
people who raise their children in difficult circumstances, and of
people who remain faithful to life in the Church in spite of some
of their own family struggles, occupy a special place in our hearts
today in prayer.
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Those who honor their parents
will be greatly blessed and will atone for sins (Sirach
3:2-6,12-14) or Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3. Psalm — Blessed are those
who fear the Lord and walk in his ways (Psalm 128) or Psalm 105.
Second Reading — Be thankful; do everything in the name of the Lord
Jesus (Colossians 3:12-21 [12-17]) or Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19.
Gospel — The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom (Luke
2:22-40 [22, 39-40]). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2;
Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8: Mt:13-18 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6;
Lk 2:22-35 Wednesday:1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36- 40
Thursday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Friday: Nm
6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Saturday: 1 Jn
2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8,
10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
FROM THE DIOCESE HOW TO REPORT ABUSE
The Diocese of St. Augustine treats all allega-tions of sexual
misconduct seriously and deals with all allegations in a prompt,
confidential, and thorough manner. To Report Abuse, call the police
or the Department of Children and
Families at (800) 962‐2873. Or call the Dioc-esan Victim
Assistance Coordinator at (904) 208‐6979 or email
[email protected]. To
report abuse by a bishop(800) 276‐1562 or vis-it
www.reportbishopabuse.org
Would You Like to Join St. Michael Parish? To join St. Michael
Catholic Church and to regis-ter your email address to receive
parish infor-mation and updates, please do so in person, on
our website, or by phone!
Processions Why does the liturgy begin with a proces-sion? It is
not just a practical matter of getting the ministers of the liturgy
from the sacristy to the sanctuary. The procession is a powerful
sign of who we are as Christian people. We are not static, staying
in one place. We are going some-where. Our procession leads us to
the altar, sign of Christ’s presence in our midst. We move, we
process, because we recognize our need for what Christ is preparing
for us at that table. We go forward eagerly, because we are hungry
for that heavenly food. This procession is an orderly one:
serv-ers, deacon, priest presider. Each is set apart by distinctive
vesture: albs for the altar servers, dal-matic for the deacon,
chasuble for the priest. The procession is an image of the
hierarchical structure of the Church. On a deeper level it is an
image of unity in diversity. We are all on a journey to the
heavenly city, but each of us is clothed with different gifts. We
all receive the call to service, but not in the same way. Only by
coming together in all our wonderful variety can we achieve the
work of the kingdom.
CHILDREN OF ETERNITY You are children of eternity. Your immortal
crown awaits you, to reward your duty and love. You may indeed sow
here in tears, but you may be sure there to reap in joy. —St.
Elizabeth Ann Seton
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PARISH IN ACTION
Thank you, Anne Maliwauki, Alan Young, Gregory Shurman and
Elizabeth Stoner for speaking to the parishioners about their
personal reasons for joining the ministries they belong to. Their
willingness to share not only in the ministries, but sharing what
it means to them, resulted in some answering their own call and
signing up to be a part of our wonderful ministries.
RCIA ADVENT RETREAT
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.
The RCIA families attended their RCIA Advent retreat Sunday,
December 13th. The families made Christmas gift bags for the Drop
In Center Christmas party, offered special intentions to the
Blessed Mother and made their own Advent wreaths. May God continue
to bless them as they study and learn more about the Catholic
faith.
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SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, on the octave day of
Christmas—January 1—honors Our Lady under the aspect of her
motherhood of Jesus Christ and is a Holy Day of Obligation. We will
offer a Vigil Mass on Thursday, Dec. 31, at 6pm as well as Masses
on Friday, Jan. 1, at 8:30am and 6pm. In the 4th and 5th centuries,
debates about the nature of Jesus raged within the Church. While
the divinity of Christ was mostly settled as official doctrine at
the church Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, the debate about the
relationship of Christ's divine and human natures persisted after.
At the center of this debate was a particular title of Mary. Since
at least the 3rd century, Christians referred to Mary as theotokos,
meaning “God-bearer.” Related to theotokos, Mary was called the
“mother of God.” Referring to Mary this way was popular in
Christian devo-tion, but Nestorius, the patriarch of Constantinople
from 428-431, objected, suggesting that Mary was only the mother of
Jesus' human nature and not his divine nature. Nestorius' ideas
were condemned at the Council of Ephesus in AD 431, and again at
the Council of Chalce-don in AD 451. In response to this, The
Church determined that Christ was fully God and ful-ly human, and
that these natures were united in one person, Jesus Christ. Thus
Mary could be called "mother of God" since she gave birth to Jesus
who was fully divine as well as human. Since this time, Mary has
been frequently honored as the “mother of God” by Catholics,
Or-thodox, and some Protestants.
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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 expe-rience unexpected financial challenges.
Apply Today www.stmichaelscatholic.com
[email protected] or pick up an application in
the Parish Office.
Needed Amount
$ 24,152.00 per week
Ministry Schedule
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Offertory December 13
Registered Parishioners 3866
Offertory $ 18083.00
Online Giving $ 3,360.20
Children’s Collection $ 0.00
Debt Reduction $ 495.00
Online Debt Reduction $ 263.70
TOTAL $ 22,201.90
Already a parishioner? Have you moved, changed phone numbers or
email? Contact the parish office so we can stay up-to-date!
Saturday December 26 5.00 pm
Lectors Tony Conticelli, Patty Truax Stewart
Ushers Kevin McCoy, Pam Vieser, Kathy Clarke
EMs Anne Velazquez, Eddie Velazquez, Mary Walker
Altar Servers Michael Bass, John Pulsinelli
Sunday December 27 8.00 am
Lectors Kathy Clarke
Ushers Dawn Lunt, Larry Moore, Alan Young
Ems John Pulsinelli, Greg Shurman, Kathy Szabo
Altar Servers Kenny Dalton
Sunday December 27 10.00am
Lectors Karen Cook, Jim Mackowski
Ushers Bo Venerdi, Jim HoIland & Kathy Clarke
EMs Richard Coleman, Andy Godek, Terri Turner
Altar Servers Paul Donovan, Joe Morris, Harrison Pollack
Sunday December 27 12.00 pm
Lectors Judy Raggi Moore, Mary Sechler
Ushers Kebert Family
Ems Diane Svela, Charlie Sciarini, Patty Sciarini
Altar Servers Tim Gowins , Gianna Coyle
Saturday January 2 5.00 pm
Lectors John Quinn, Sara Quinn
Ushers Kevin McCoy, Pam Vieser, Kathy Clarke
EMs
Altar Servers Michael Bass, John Pulsinelli
Sunday January 3 8.00 am
Lectors Kathy Hill
Ushers Dawn Lunt, Larry Moore, Alan Young
Ems
Altar Servers
Sunday January 3 10.00am
Lectors Tom Basore, Regina Lee
Ushers Bo Venerdi, Jim HoIland & Kathy Clarke
EMs
Altar Servers
Sunday January 3 12.00 pm
Lectors Cece Brassell, Anne Golden
Ushers Kebert Family
Ems
Altar Servers
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Parish Calendar
Saturday December 26
5pm Daniel Valdepena By Pete & Gloria Rubio
8am Parishioners
Sunday December 27
10am Geraldine Youngross By Patty Underhill
12.00pm Regina Hewitt & Emma Ott By Mary Ott
Monday December 28
8:30am Gloria Reichenfeld By Karen Bowden
Tuesday December 29
6pm Tedd Kurdes By Ruth Hnath
Wednesday December 30
8:30am Joseph Reamer By Sue Riegler
Thursday December 31
8:30am Mary Teresa Goss By Barbara Conticelli
6.00pm Nestor Olivier By Helen & Charles Santiago
Friday January 1
8.30am Paul Fritzche By St. Michael Men’s Club
6.00pm Teresita Martinez By Ed & Tima Johnson
Saturday January 2
5pm Gary & Johnelle Snyder By From the Family
8am Mary Kaulfers By Sr. Rose & Sr. Josephine
Sunday January 3
10am Gail Wilson By Jane & Lee Godfrey
12.00pm Parishioners
