ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 22, 2017 LIBERATION AND REFORM While you might have to reach for an atlas to determine that Isaiah is speaking about Galilee, today’s first reading (part of which was read at Christmas) is prophetic of Jesus’ future ministry in that province. The light that brings salvation and rejoicing is, ultimately, Christ. Liberation is the theme: liberation from both ignorance (“darkness”) and sin (the “yoke”). As Isaiah identifies a place, so Paul describes an attitude: the attitude that develops, even among good people, of equating their own will with the common good. This always brings dissension, and so it has done in Corinth. Paul will not allow this; we are all members of “Christ’s party.” The gospel is not to divide us. Matthew quotes from Isaiah in today’s Gospel, presenting Jesus as the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecies. The theme is “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17). To spread this message, Jesus begins to select disciples, four of whom we meet today: Peter, Andrew, James, and John. TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The burdens that were once laid upon the people have been vanquished (Isaiah 8:23 — 9:3). Psalm — The Lord is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27). Second Reading — Paul exhorts the believers at Corinth: As there is one Christ, so too must there be no divisions among you. (1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17). Gospel — After calling his first disciples, Jesus goes throughout Galilee teaching, proclaiming the gospel, and curing the people (Matthew 4:12-23 [12-17]).

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children; St. Vincent; St. Marianne Cope Tuesday: St. Francis de Sales Wednesday: The Conversion of St. Paul; Week of Prayer for Christian Unity ends Thursday: Ss. Timothy and Titus Friday: St. Angela Merici Saturday: St. Thomas Aquinas; Chinese New Year 4715

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 9:15, 24-28; Ps 98:1-6; Mk 3:22-30, or any of a number of readings for the Day of Prayer Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday:Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Ps 1 17:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Thursday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a, 10; Mk 4:21-35 Friday: Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Lk 1:69-75; Mk 4:3541 Sunday: Zep 2:3; 3:12-13; Ps 146:6-10; 1 Cor 1:26 -31; Mt 5:1-12a

CONFIRMATION FOR ADULT CATHOLICS If you are a baptized Catholic, 18 years or older, who has received First Eucharist but has never been Confirmed, please call the parish office, 904-261-3472 by Feb. 1st to register for the 6 week Confirmation class. The day and time will be determined by the participants’ availability.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION It’s still months away, but parish ministers, especially BOOK CLUB The Book Club will begin a two if they are involved in the catechumenate, have their month journey discussing St. eyes on Lent and the Easter Triduum. Until fairly reTeresa’s book; No Greater Love, cent times, the last few days before Easter were which is available at the Gift Shop. shaped by an awareness of the Passion, but the faithful were left to their own devices about how to engage with these mysteries. A thousand years ago, the Easter They will be meeting on Monday, Vigil as a solemn and central moment of initiation had Feb. 6 at 1:00 pm in the Parish Hall. vanished. By the early 1950s it was a minor moment All parishioners are welcome. in parish life, celebrated on Holy Saturday morning, Please RSVP: usually with only the priests and a handful of invited 904-261-3472 or guests. Most people understood it as necessary only [email protected]. for blessing the paschal candle and preparing the Easter water. People who were children during World War II sometimes remember that the weekly noontime "TO LOVE, HONOR AND CHERISH” test of the air-raid sirens on Holy Saturday signaled The St. Michael Catholic community invites married couples to the 6th Supper and Substance dinner; a rothe end of Lent. mantic and inspiring evening to be held in the Parish Today, of course, we see Holy Saturday as entirely Hall on Friday, January 27th at 6:30 pm. After dinner, within the paschal fast, and hardly the time for chil- Steve and Carol Lendry and Jim and Kim Maddox dren to be tearing through the plastic grass looking for will share a short presentation on their marriage jourjelly beans and chocolate eggs. These memories point ney. Limited tickets will be available for $35 per to a total collapse of the once-central liturgies of the couple after Masses on January 14th and 15th and Christian year. This impoverishment of the liturgy 21st and 22nd. Wine and soft drinks will be available was mostly an accident of history. The root cause was as well as door prizes. Please join us to help celebrate the loss of Lent as a time focused on the final forma- the Sacrament of Marriage. Contact Jan & Jan Smith tion of catechumens for the Easter sacraments. By at 261-3677 for more information or to volunteer to 1880, scholars began to piece together a vision of help with the dinner. what once had been, and slowly, at first in a handful of monasteries in Europe, pieces of the tradition were BAPTISM CLASS rediscovered and celebrated. The next Baptism Class will be Thursday, January 26th in the Parish Office at 6:30pm. At least one parent must attend before your child/children will reFROM THE DIOCESE OF ST. AUGUSTINE The Diocese of St. Augustine treats all allegations ceive the sacrament of Baptism. Please call the parish office, 904-261-3472 if you plan to attend of sexual misconduct seriously and deals with all allegations in a prompt, confidential and thorough the class. manner. ST. MICHAEL’S VISITATION MINISTRY If you are interested in becoming a member of St. MiTo report abuse, call: chael's Visitation Ministry, this course must be comDiocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator pleted as one component of your qualifications to Judy Pinson at (904)262-3200, ext. 129 or visit. Department of Children & Families at 1-800-96Abuse or 1-800-962-2873. A Protecting God’s Children class will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 6:00 pm in the parBrochures are available at the ish hall. You must register at www.virtus.org to atchurch entrance. tend. Please contact the parish office if you have any questions: 904-261-3472.

GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS OFFERING! The SECOND COLLECTION this weekend is for Respect Life. This collection benefits 23 local pregnancy resource centers and 4 maternity homes. It also helps support Respect Life ministry in the parish and diocese. Last year in our diocese, over 11,000 were served in the pregnancy centers and 102 women received housing. Let’s continue to serve the community in this way by giving generously to this collection. Interested in Catholic School? CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK—JAN. 30—FEB 3 During Catholic Schools Week, St. Michael Academy will be hosting an Open House for all families interested in enrollment for the 2017-18 school year. Please join us after noon Mass on Sunday, January 29th from 1pm - 2pm and on Wednesday, February 1st from 9-11am to tour the school and see students and classes in action. If these times are not convenient for you, please contact our school office at 904-321-2102 to schedule a tour.

Sat. Jan. 21 (5pm)

Fred Fedorko by Bob & Beverly La Penna Sun. Jan. 22 (8am) SPECIAL INTENTION for the Young family by Donna Walters Sun. Jan. 22 (10am) Joe Reamer by Sue Riegler Sun. Jan. 22 (12noon) Parishioners of St. Michael Mon. Jan. 23 (8:30am) Gladys Shripka by Harry & Donna Shripka Tues. Jan. 24 (6pm) Lyle Wilke by Doris Homan Wed. Jan.25 (8:30am) Ray J. Lamoureux by John & Mary Coogan Thurs. Jan.26(8:30am) Marie Sloan by Mary Berger Fri. Jan. 27 (8:30am) Charlie Steinkamp by Deacon Art & Janet Treadwell Sat. Jan. 28 (5pm) Joe Reamer by John & Marilyn Riegler Sun. Jan. 29 (8am) Parishioners of St. Michael Sun. Jan. 29 (10am) Joseph Azzollini by Sean & Mary Maguire Sun. Jan. 29 (12noon) SPECIAL INTENTION for Maria Quinn by John & Mary Elwell Please pray for the sick and all requests in our Prayer Request Book. Please pray for the repose of the souls of parishioners, Don Winslow and Luis Reyes. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

USCCB > Prayer and Worship LITURGICAL RESOURCES FOR A PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION

OUTREACH HEALTH MINISTRY Please join us for the celebration of our new Outreach The inauguration of a public official is normally a civic function, at which representatives of various religious tra- Health Ministry. Kickoff will be Thursday, February 9th at 4:00pm in the Parish Hall. The Ministry team ditions may be invited to offer public prayers. will host an overview of the health ministry and what St. Paul writes, "I ask that supplications, prayers, peti- it will provide for our parish. tions, and thanksgivings be offered for everyone, for kings and for all in authority, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity" (1 Timothy 2:1–2). It is, therefore, appropriate to offer prayers in liturgical settings for our civic leaders, as the prayers of the needs of the faithful and the world are lifted up and offered to the Lord. The inauguration of the President of the United States is a particularly significant moment which draws the attention of all citizens of our land. It is fitting that the prayer of the Church, particularly gathered at the Eucharist, be attuned to the occasion.

THE MOST INNOCENT AMONG US Among the vulnerable for whom the Church wishes to care with particular love and concern are unborn children, the most defenseless and innocent among us…The Church cannot be expected to change her position on this question. From A Year of Mercy with Pope Francis

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

ALL EMERGENCIES: 904-277-6566

Fax - 321-1901 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.stmichaelscatholic.com

Rev. Jose Kallukalam, Pastor Deacon Art Treadwell MINISTRY TO SICK & HOMEBOUND Saturday Vigil Mass: Sunday Masses: Confessions: Saturday:

MASS SCHEDULE 5:00 pm 8:00 am—10:00 am—12:00 noon 4:00-4:45 pm or by appointment

Daily Masses: Holy Days Vigil: Holy Day

8:30 am Mon., Wed., Thurs., & Fri. 6:00 pm Tues. 6:00 pm 8:30 am & 6:00 pm

Weekly visits and monthly Communion Services are held at Savannah 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 2613472. RELIGIOUS FORMATION Classes are available for grades 1—7. Sacrament preparation is available for Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation on Sundays from 10:30 am—11:45 am. Call the parish office, 261-3472.

YOUTH MINISTRY Walt Edwards: 261-3472 MUSIC DIRECTOR Denise Ziegler: 654-3855

ST. MICHAEL ACADEMY Pre-K—Grade 8 Principal—Dr. Christopher Hampton Call 321-2102 for information Email: [email protected] 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.