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Rev. Jose Kallukalam Pastor
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www.stmichaelscatholic.com
F S . A year of equipping our families for the work of ministry to build up the body of Christ
O M 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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T T S O T THE MESSIAH FORETOLD Today’s story of the cure of a deaf man with a speech impediment is a good example of how much is contained in a simple miracle story. The Greek word mogilalos appears only here in all of the New Testament. It is a technical term refer-ring to someone with a stammer. It is also used only once in the entire Jewish scriptures, in the passage that we read today as our first reading from Isaiah. Clearly, by his choice of this precise word Mark wants us to recognize that what Jesus is doing is the fulfillment of what Isaiah had pre-dicted centuries earlier. In fact, Mark wants us to recognize that Jesus is the Messiah foretold by Isaiah and the other Jewish prophets of old. The word ephphatha, “be opened,” used to describe the restoration of the man’s speech, is another example of a subtle allusion to an earlier prophecy. This time the prophecy in question is from Ezekiel, when he foretells that in the mes-sianic age, “your mouth shall be opened to speak” (24:26). The sophistication of Mark’s narrative is further revealed when we realize that there are multiple levels within a single refer-ence. Mark not only draws our attention back to Israel’s prophetic past, he also points to the initi-atory practice of his contemporaries by his men-tion of such things as spittle, touching of ears, and the use of the word ephphatha, all of which were practices incorporated into the early Church’s baptismal ritual.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Turning the calendar page to September marks a new beginning in the lives of many who live by the academic year. Traditionally the start of the school year in the United States, this month can bring to mind the many calen-dars by which we live. There are fiscal years, academic years, television seasons, sports sea-sons—the list seems endless. Added to all of these is, of course, the liturgical year. A Christian of the first century or so would have been hard-pressed to understand what we mean by a feast day or holy day. That person would have understood Sunday as the primary feast day, and Easter as the primary Sunday. It was only over time that the Church began to set aside particular days and seasons to commemo-rate certain events or highlight selected myster-ies of the faith. What has evolved over the cen-turies is a “map” of our faith, written on the days and seasons of the year. Some have ob-served that one will absorb all the major teach-ings of the Church in the course of a single year of Sundays if one is attentive. What a wonder-ful way to get Christianity “into our bones!” And best of all, there are no grades!
JUDGMENT To pass judgment on another is to usurp shamelessly a prerogative of God. —St. John Climacus
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God (Isaiah 35:4-7a). Psalm — Praise the Lord, my soul! (Psalm 146). Second Reading — Show no partiality as you ad-here to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ (James 2:1-5). Gospel — Jesus makes the deaf hear and the mute speak (Mark 7:31-37). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Col 1:24 — 2:3; Ps 62:6-7, 9; Lk 6:6-11, or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Blessing of Human Labor,” nos. 907-911 Tuesday: Col 2:6-15; Ps 145:1b-2, 8-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6 Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23] Thursday: Col 3:12-17; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 6:27-38 Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: 1 Tm 1:15-17; Ps 113:1b-7; Lk 6:43-49 Sunday: Is 50:5-9a; Ps 116:1-6, 8-9; Jas 2:14-18; Mk 8:27-35
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
visit www.reportbishopabuse.org
PARTS OF HOLY MASS Remembering When Jesus broke the bread on the night before he died, he told his disciples, “do this in memory of me” (Luke 22:19). Christians have been faithful to that solemn command. Our eucharistic remembering is not nostalgia, nor is it merely historical, recalling events and facts of long ago. In the liturgy, remembering is ac-tion. “Do this,” Jesus said. In the Eucharist, we remember by doing. And as we remember, the sacrifice of Jesus is renewed, truly made present, no longer then, but now. After the consecration, each of the Eucharistic Prayers includes a section called the anamnesis, a Greek word that means “remembering.” In this part of the prayer, “the Church, fulfilling the command that she received from Christ the Lord through the Apostles, keeps the memorial of Christ, recalling especially his blessed Passion, glori-ous Resurrection, and Ascension into heaven” (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 79e). We pause and call to mind the whole paschal mystery, Christ’s dying and rising. “We celebrate the memory of his death and resurrection” (Eucharistic Prayer for Reconciliation II). Obeying Christ’s command, we remember.
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Women’s Help Center is Coming to
Nassau County!
Women’s Help Center is excited to announce the opening of a new office in Nassau County! The center, located at 541841 US Highway 1 in Callahan, is scheduled to open late summer/early fall 2021. We minister to women and men facing unexpected pregnancies, providing them with the support they need to choose life for their preborn children. Our life-affirming services include pregnancy tests, options counseling, ultrasounds, adoption referrals, post-abortive counseling, and more, all at no cost. We also have an Angel Closet where families in need can get free diapers, baby clothes, maternity clothes, formula, and other baby items. We are blessed by the support shown to us al-ready throughout Nassau County and are ex-cited to connect with you about the positive impact we want to have in the community. If you are interested in volunteer opportunities or learning more about our ministry, please call Nancy Basham, Women’s Help Center Execu-tive Director, at 904.398.5143. https://www.whcjax.com Changing Lives, One Heartbeat at a Time, Since 1990
CATECHETICAL SUNDAY 2019 The past year has highlighted the urgent need for healing--physical, spiritual, emotional--in ourselves and in our world. As our world struggles to heal, complete healing is not pos-sible without Jesus as the Divine Physi-cian. When our souls heal, all heals, despite our suffering. The words we pray at Mass, “Say the Word and My Soul Shall be Healed”, have the power to remind us of, to open our eyes to, the heal-ing that Jesus offers us in the Eucharist, which is essential, eternal, and ever open to us. We humbly ask him to say the word, and with that prayer, we have faith that, with the fantastic and improbable prospect of Jesus entering under our roof, our souls shall be healed! Fr. Jose will commission our Catechists on Sunday, September 19th at the 10:00 am Mass. Please keep all our Catechists in your prayers as they start this new year preparing our chil-dren and adults who are in our Religious For-mation programs and Academy.
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 5, 2021 Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs to the kingdom? — James 2:5
September 11 Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11 God of peace, bring your peace to
our violent world: peace in the hearts of all men and women and peace among the nations of the earth. Turn to your way of love
those whose hearts and minds are consumed with hatred.
Please pray for all re-quests in our Prayer Re-quest Book in the church.
Please pray for the sick and those who have died especially our Parishioners. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
St. Michael’s Craft Group
We meet in the Parish Hall on Wednesday, 9:30-12:00. Come for the Crafts… Stay for the Fel-
lowship, Fun and Occasional Dessert!
If you paint, glue, cut, iron, sew or troll Pinter-est, please join us. New ideas for projects are welcome as we prepare for the November 5th and 6th St. Michael Women’s Guild Christ-mas Bazaar. We make crafts for three booths for this parish fund raiser. Don’t be hesitant, join us. If you have any questions, please call Joanna: 321-356-4658.
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BAPTISM CLASS If you have a child/children to be baptized, it is mandatory that at least one parent attend a bap-tism class. It is held on the last Thursday of the month, If you plan to attend, please call the parish office to register, 904 -261-3472.
St. Michaels Women’s Guild The St. Michaels Women’s Guild will hold their September general meeting on September 9 in the Parish Hall from 6pm – 8pm.
Come and join us for fun and socializing. The Sisters will be presenting a demonstration of Indian cooking for all to try. All women of the parish are invited. Bring your own wine and a snack for sharing. Hope to see you there. For additional information: [email protected]
Tuesday Bible Study Resumes
The Tuesday morning 10:00 am Bible Study will begin again on Tues-day, September 14 in the parish hall. The Col-legeville Commentary on the Book of Isaiah can be purchased at the Book Loft on Centre street. Participants should read the Introduction and Chapters 1 & 2 for the first meeting. Call Pam Huie at 904 321 0744 with any questions.
Red Bird Ministries Grief Group Support The Diocese of St. Augustine’s chapter for Red Bird Ministries is hosting Grief Group Support Sessions for families who have experienced child loss, miscarriage to adult. This program runs for 10 weeks on Tuesday evenings begin-ning September 14, 7:00-8:30pm in Jordan Hall at Assumption Parish, 2403 Atlantic Blvd. in Jacksonville. For more information visit https://life.dosafl.com/red-bird-ministries/. To register contact the Office of Human Life & Dignity at [email protected] or 904-262-3200.
If you are interested in becoming Catholic or are a baptized Catholic seeking First Eucharist and Confirmation, You may register on our website or by calling the office at 261-3472.
The parish office will be closed
Monday, September 6, 2021 in observance of Labor Day.
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Saturday September 4 5.00 pm Lectors Maggie Schweitzer, Sally Fulford Ushers Kathy Clarke, Pam Vieser, Kelly
Polson, Kevin McCoy EMs Frank & JoAnne Gallo, Mary
Walker Altar Servers Jonah Lents, Ed Velazquez, Tom
Duffy Sunday September 5 8.00 am Lectors Terri Turner, John Barada Ushers Dawn Lunt, Larry Moore, Alan
Young EMs Kathy Szabo, Helen Tufaro, Robin
Young Altar Servers Kenny Dalton, Paul Donovan Sunday September 5 10.00am
Lectors Sara Quinn, Pamela Stumpp
Ushers Kathy Clarke, Richard Schweitzer EMs Julie Eby, Shelly Nordlinger, Jan
Smith Altar Servers Camren Schmack, Elizabeth Godek,
Emma Godek Sunday September 5 12.00 pm Lectors Anne Golden, Cece Brassell
Ushers Kebert Family, Kathy Clarke EMs Charlene Bratton, Marilyn Fillion,
Natalie Tasso Altar Servers Liam & Rory Heyden, Sydney
Wagnstrom Saturday September 11 5.00 pm
Lectors Jim Mackowski, Pamela Stumpp Ushers Kathy Clarke, Pam Vieser, Kelly
Polson, Kevin McCoy EMs Sr. Rose, Ginny Brooke, Peggy
Fuller Altar Servers Brooklyn Doratio, Grace & Gabby
Wagner Sunday September 12 8.00 am
Lectors Kathy Hill, John Pulsinelli
Ushers Dawn Lunt, Larry Moore, Alan Young
EMs Mary Elwell, Andy Godek, Mary Walker
Altar Servers Tom Oden, John Pulsinelli Sunday September 12 10.00am
Lectors Marie Fenn, Ken Varane Ushers Kathy Clarke, Richard Schweitzer EMs Maggie Schweitzer, Susan Schweit-
zer, Diane Svela Altar Servers Quintin Thompson-Davoli, Dominic
Cortes, McKayla Pollack Sunday September 12 12.00 pm Lectors Tracy Dietrich, Elizabeth Stoner
Altar Servers Gianna Coyle, Jadelyn Duran, Jonah Lents
Ushers Kebert Family, Kathy Clarke
EMs Celeste Amos, Mary Caserta, Marty Gudorf
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Registered Parishioners 3866
Offertory $ 16,428.00
Online Giving $ 7,924.15
Children’s Collection $ 32.00
Debt Reduction $ 40.00
Online Debt Reduction $ 614.70
TOTAL $ 25,038.85
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Saturday September 4 5.00pm Gary & Johnelle Snyder
By Family
8am John Flynn By Flynn Family
Sunday September 5 10am Tom Basore
By Brian & Mary Downey
12.00pm St. Michaels Parishioners
Monday September 6 8.30am William Schroeder
By Tony & Barbara
Parish Office closed Beatitude Bible Study 1.30pm Parish Hall SMMC Monthly Meeting, 7.00pm Parish Hall
Tuesday September 7 6.00pm Corbin Day
By Robert Lacey KofC Bible Study
Wednesday September 8 8.30am
St. Michael Academy (Special Intention) By Celeste Amos
Crafts Ministry 9.30AM – 12.00PM, Parish Hall SMA Chess club meet 2.45pm Parish Hall Maureen Choir Practice, 5:30 – 7:30pm, Church
Thursday September 9 8.30am Alice E. Duffy (Special Intention)
By Duffy Family
Friday September 10 8.30am Gloria Goodell
By Goodell Family
Contemplative Prayer Group meeting, 9.00-11.00AM, Church
Saturday September 11 5.00pm Carmine & Rose De Filippo
By Charlie & Mary De Filpo
8am St. Michaels Parishioners
Sunday September 12 10am Michelangelo Rizzo
By Mark & Marie Fenn
12.00pm John S. Mertes By John & Diane Svela
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