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 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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 NOVEMBER 19, 2017

THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 19, 2017

SHARING OUR GIFTS

Autumn is the season for harvesting and sharing the fruits of our labors. This week’s scriptures use images of the harvest, family life, pregnancy, and investment to describe the abundant harvest in the reign of God. We discover that sharing the gifts we have been given brings eternal rewards for everyone. In the Gospel parable a master entrusts his possessions to three servants before going on a journey. Each is given some talents. What they do with those talents determines what the master will do with them when he returns. How about us? What are we doing with our talents? How will our Mas-ter treat us when he returns?

A PRAYER FOR THANKSGIVING

O God of creation,

Giver of all good gifts, You bless our lives

With your generous love.

By giving us once more The fruit of the fields,

Our family and friends, Our faith, our work,

And our lives together.

We thank you for these gifts, And ask that you help us To imitate your goodness,

To share our blessings With those who are in need.

Amen.

The Parish Office will be closed on November 23rd and November 24th.

Faith and Traditions

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Earlier this autumn, we looked at how our Eucharistic Prayers have been enriched by the approval of several new prayers to augment the old Roman Canon. For us, there are the four standard prayers, three for Masses with Children, and the most recent addition, the former Swiss Eucharistic Prayer with four alternative forms (now known as the Eucharistic Prayer for Masses for Various Needs and Occasions). We also have two Eucharistic Prayers for Masses of Rec-onciliation. The source for these two prayers is the re-quest by many bishops for a special prayer for the “Holy Year” of 1975. Originally, the committee in charge was commissioned to write a single prayer, but the theme proved so rich that it gave rise to two. The first is based on and develops biblical texts on reconciliation. The sec-ond starts with the experience of living in today’s frac-tured world, and how the Spirit calls us to reconciliation and peace. Not everyone was happy with all this creativ-ity, saying that if too many were published, it would be difficult for the Vatican to control further requests. Every-one thought the pope would put strict limits on the prayers, but in the end he said he was willing to open doors that had long been closed. Although he approved them for a period of only three years, they were never formally removed from the Sacramentary and have been incorporated into the new Roman Missal. 2

Liturgical Schedule (Intentions)

Sat. Nov. 18 5:00 Elsa Rubio by the Rubio family Sun. Nov. 19 8:00 Gladys Shripka by Harry & Donna Shripka Sun. Nov. 19 10:00 Margarita Matagolai by the family Sun. Nov. 19 12:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Mon. Nov. 20 8:30 Jane Davoli by the Pittari family Tues. Nov. 21 6:00 Tom Martin by the Martin family Wed. Nov. 22 8:30 Lawrence A. Rice by Arlene Rice & family Thurs. Nov. 23 8:30 Harvey Sibley by Mary Berger Fri. Nov. 24 8:30 Sr. Catherine Cortney by Mary Mahoney Sat. Nov. 25 5:00 Gabriella Griffiths by the Griffiths family Sun. Nov. 26 8:00 Parishioners of St. Michael Sun. Nov. 26 10:00 Jim Kehler by Marie Kehle Sun. Nov. 26 12:00 Marty Ahearn by Paul Kayser Please pray for the sick and all requests in our Prayer Request Book. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Joan Rickerl, sister of John Quinn. May her soul and the soul of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. The SECOND COLLECTION this weekend is for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.

Daily Readings

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The woman who fears the LORD is to be praised (Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31). Psalm — Blessed are those who fear the Lord (Psalm 128). Second Reading — Brothers and sisters, you are children of the light (1 Thessalonians 5:1-6). Gospel — To all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance (Matthew 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44 Thanksgiving Day, Suggested: Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr29:10bcd, 11-12; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday: St. Cecilia Thursday: St. Clement I, St. Columban; Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro; Thanksgiving Day Friday: St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions Saturday: St. Catherine of Alexandria; Blessed Virgin Mary 3

Coming Events

ANNUAL ANGEL TREE

The St. Michael annual Angel Tree is in the church narthex this week and next week. In the past, parishioners have generously provided gifts for those less fortunate in our parish and in our community. Please take a tag from the tree and become a Christmas Angel. Gifts must be returned by Thursday, November 30th.

ST. MICHAEL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

St. Michael Knights of Columbus will hold our Eighth Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Omni’s Oak Marsh Course. The Noon Shotgun will be a Captain’s Choice for-mat at a cost of $125.00 per player. All proceeds go to local charities. Donations are appreciated from those who cannot play. Contact Tom Smeeton, 904-321-4139 or Bob Gerth, 904-491-0368 or email: bob@thegerths.net for more information

DINNER WITH FR. JOSE

RAFFLE TICKET SALE The Knights of Columbus will be selling "Dinner with Fr. Jose" raffle tickets after all Masses this weekend, Nov 18 -19. The winner will enjoy a dinner for 6 prepared by Fr. Jose in the Rectory. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. All proceeds go to the lo-cal charities benefiting from the K of C Charity Golf Tournament.

UPDATING OUR CENSUS

Has your address changed? Do you have a different phone number or email address? Any other changes since you registered at St. Michael? Please contact the parish office, 904-261-3472 or email: smjdean@bellsouth.net with any changes in your household. Thank you in advance for your cooperation

Ministry & Organization News and

Announcements ST. MICHAEL WOMENS GUILD

The Women's Guild wishes to extend a very large THANK YOU to the entire par-ish for all of the support for our Arts and Crafts show. We also wish to congratulate

the winners of the raffle baskets:

Chocolate Basket: Mark Bandyk

Italian Basket: John Megna

Mexican Basket: Michelle Lucas

CASINO NIGHT FUND-RAISING EVENT

St. Michael Men’s Club will hold a Casino Night Fund-raising Event on the evening of Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Parish Hall with 100% of net proceeds to help fund a new HVAC system at St. Michael Academy. Tick-ets to this event are available outside after Mass. Please join us for a fun evening of entertainment.

ST. MICHAEL ACADEMY BOOK FAIR

The SMA Library Book Fair begins Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Barnes and Noble in St. John’s Town Cen-ter. Join us that day between 11:00-7:00 for a variety of stories, arts and crafts and a presentation by author Jane Wood! When you shop Barnes and Noble either in per-son or on line December 2, 2017 – December 7, 2017 men-tion SMA and/or use our code #12243184 and the library will benefit. You may also pass this code along to ANY-ONE whether they are affiliated with SMA or not, even our friends/relatives out of state may use this code to benefit SMA. #12243184. Books make great Christmas presents. Thank you for your support!!

WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE THE GIFTS TO THE ALTAR?

If anyone wishes to carry the gifts for Communion for a special or personal occasion such as a birthday, anniver-sary or memorial, etc., please see the greeters/ushers be-fore Mass. We will be most happy to try to honor your request. 4

Ministry Schedule Saturday, November 18, 2017 5:00 pm Mass Lector Layman Ushers Shripka’s Extraordinary Ministers Deacon Art, Brooke, Dexter, Elwell’s, D. Krohn, Lucey Altar Servers Herbert, Lucey, G. Wright Sunday, November 19, 2017 8:00 am Mass Lector Sechler Ushers Young’s Extraordinary Ministers Balsamo’s, Cooper, Dalton’s, Velazquez’s Altar Servers Oden, Ramsey 10:00am Mass Lector Smith Ushers Holmes, Yeoman Extraordinary Ministers Amos, Cantin, Goza, Seabrooke Smith, Tufaro, White Altar Servers Balsamo, Bogush, Tita 12:00 noon Mass Lector J. Quinn Ushers Kebert, Oliver Extraordinary Ministers Bratton, Hippler, Howard, Pitts, Sciarini, Tasso, Trocino Altar Servers Evatt,Logsdon, Sellers Saturday, November 25, 2017 5:00 pm Mass Lector Fenn Ushers Weaver’s Extraordinary Ministers Donovan, J. Sheppard, Shripka’s, Walters Altar Servers Alexander, Biagini, Kilburn Sunday, November 26, 2017 8:00 am Mass Lector Clarke Ushers Lunt, Miller Extraordinary Ministers Deacon Art, Anderson, Balsamo’s, P. Dalton, Eby, Harbin, Altar Servers Dalton, Pulsinelli 10:00am Mass Lector MacDonell Ushers Livingston, Maddox Extraordinary Ministers Avakian, Caserta, Maddox, Potochnik, M. Schweitzer, S. Schweitzer, Turner Altar Servers Balsamo, Von Mohr’s 12:00 Mass Lector Simmons Ushers Miller’s Extraordinary Ministers Cantin, Janzen, Lendry’s, Mason, Sciarini Altar Servers Smith, Robinson, Venerdi 5

Financial Update Sunday, November 12, 2017

Registered Families 1645 Offertory $ 16, 810.11 On Line Giving $ 2,097.00 Children’s Collection $ 55.25 Debt Reduction $ 6,748.00 On Line Debt Reduction $ 75.00

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 $1,663,549.29 4th Quarter Repayment $-181,836.47 (From “Debt Reduction” Donations) ===================================== Remaining Debt $1,481,712.82

OUR PARISH IN ACTION

PANACAKE BREAKFAST, NOVEMBER, 2017

ART & CRAFT SHOW—2017

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Parish Directory

Pastor Fr. Jose Kallukalam Deacon Deacon Art Treadwell Parish Pastoral Council Mr. Jake Gosa, Chairman Parish Finance Council Mr. Jan Smith, Chairman Parish Staff Jeanne Dean, Secretary Lori Kennedy, Director Religious Education 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 St. Michael Academy Dr. Chris Hampton, Principal

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: Via Email— lkennedy@stmichaelscatholic.com 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