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

904-261-3472

ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

TODAY’S READINGS Gospel at the Procession with Palms — Jesus’ entry

into Jerusalem (Luke 19:28-40).

First Reading — In spite of my sufferings I am not

disgraced. I am not put to shame (Isaiah 50:4-7).

Psalm — My God, my God, why have you aban-

doned me? (Psalm 22).

Second Reading — Christ emptied himself, and God

filled this emptiness with exaltation (Philippians 2:6-

11). Gospel — The account of Christ’s passion according

to Luke (Luke 22:14 — 23:56 [23:1-49]).

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the

Lord

Monday: Monday of Holy Week

Tuesday: Tuesday of Holy Week

Wednesday: Wednesday of Holy Week; Purim

begins

Thursday: Holy Thursday; Paschal Triduum

begins

Friday: Friday of the Passion of the Lord

(Good Friday); Fast and Abstinence

Saturday: Holy Saturday; Vigil of Easter

THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23RD TO ATTEND THE

CHRISM MASS IN ST. AUGUSTINE AND ON

GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 25TH.

“The Lord GOD is my help, therefore I am not dis-

graced.” —Isaiah 10:7a

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36- 38 Wednesday:Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3ab, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23- 26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5- 6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 1 6: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Lk 24:1-12 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Lk 24:1-12 or (at an afternoon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FR. JOSE FROM THE PARISHIONERS

OF ST. MICHAEL !!

PALM SUNDAY

MARCH 20, 2016

PASSION

The word “passion” connotes deep, focused engagement. It also relates to passivity, interestingly. The deeply pas-

sionate person in the Gospel narrative from Luke is Jesus. He appears passive, but he is not. He is wholly self-

possessed and wholly present for the one day that begins on Thursday evening at his last meal with his apostles

and ends with his burial before sunset the next day. Then follows the long Sabbath silence.

The narrative of the Passion is read whole and without pause on the Palm Sunday of the Passion. This story,

found in each of the Gospels, is unchanging. We are the ones who change. Each year, we bring ourselves with

another year’s history to hear and heed the story we so badly need. Life has its way with us, and we look again to

the Passion narratives to learn to follow.

Holy Thursday, March 24

7:00 pm Mass followed

with Adoration of the

Blessed Sacrament for one

hour.

Good Friday, March 25

3:00 pm Reading of the Passion, Adora-

tion of the Cross, Holy Communion.

7:00 pm Stations of the Cross.

7:30 pm Passion Play Musical Reenact-

ment in Parish Hall.

Saturday March 26

8:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass

Easter Sunday, March 27

8:00 am Mass

10:00 am Mass

12:00 noon Mass

Easter Day Masses will be outside. Please

bring a folding or lawn chair.

GIFT SHOP WILL BE MOVING !

The gift shop is closed on Palm Sunday and Easter

due to our relocation to the former Youth building.

Come to our new grand opening on April 2/3, 2016.

COFFEE & DONUTS

Join us for coffee & donuts in the

Parish Hall after the 10:00am Mass.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to our children who made their

First Reconciliation last Wednesday. May they

always know God’s grace and forgiveness.

ST. MICHAEL’S GOOD FRIDAY

PASSION PLAY Musical Reenactment

St. Michael’s Music Dept. will present

"God So Loved the World” A Passion Play-Musical Reenactment"

Good Friday, March 25, 2016 St. Michael's Parish hall 7:30 p.m. This powerful, spiritual musical and

portrayal of the events of Holy Thursday and Good Friday will bring to life the passion of our

Lord in His final hours. Admission is free.

Could you spend

just one hour with

me?

OUR PASSION PLAY CAST NEEDS YOUR HELP!

We are beginning to work on costumes and are

in need of solid color fabric 1 yard to 1 1/2 yards each:

Deep red—purple— white navy—medium blue—earth tones

Fabrics can be dropped off by the choir area

on Sundays For more information please

call/email: Kathleen Lunman

904-310-9389 or (732) 895-9234 kfl2@comcast.net

POPE FRANCIS FIVE FINGER PRAYER

The thumb is the closest finger to you. So start pray-

ing for those who are closest to you. They are the per-

sons easiest to remember. To pray for our dear ones

is a “Sweet Obligation.”

The next finger is the index. Pray for those who

teach you, instruct you and heal you. They need the

support and wisdom to show direction to others. Al-

ways keep them in your prayers.

The following finger is the tallest. It reminds us

of our leaders, the governors and those who have au-

thority. They need God’s guidance.

The fourth finger is the ring finger. Even though it

may surprise you, it is our weakest finger. It should

remind us to pray for the weakest, the sick or those

plagued by problems. They need your prayers.

And finally we have our smallest finger, the smallest

of all. Your pinkie should remind you to pray for

yourself. When you are done praying for the other

four groups, you will be able to see your own needs

but in the proper perspective, and also you will be

able to pray for your own needs in a better way.

ST. MICHAEL’S EASTER EGG

HUNT

Children between the ages of 1-12 are

invited to join us in our Annual

Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March

25, 2016. Eggs will be hidden in the

Villalonga Park between the church and school. Chil-

dren will hunt in areas designed for their age. A free

hot dog lunch will be provided in the Parish Hall after

the hunt is over. Children will also have the chance to

color Easter pictures for the Assisted Living and

Nursing homes. The Easter Egg Hunt begins at 11:00

a.m. Please meet in the parish hall.

BAPTISM CLASS

The next Baptism class for parents who have a

child/children to be baptized will be Thursday,

April 8th at 6:30pm. Please call the parish office if

you plan to attend: 904-261-3472.

If you have been asked to be a godparent for a

Baptism or sponsor for Confirmation, you must be

a registered, active member of St. Michael Catholic

Church for 6 months.

Sat. Mar. 19 (5pm) Edna Hapke by Gary & Linda

Skura

Sat. Mar. 19 (7pm) Spanish Mass

Sun. Mar. 20 (8am) Parishioners of St. Michael

Sun. Mar. 20 (10am) Harley McCarthy by Barbara

Russo

Sun. Mar. 20 (12noon) Rick Javens by Joan Javens &

family

Mon. Mar.21(8:30am) Cy Yelk by Jack & Jeanne

Curran

Tues. Mar. 22 (6pm) Margarita Duenas Matagolai by

her family

Wed. Mar. 23(8:30am) Michela ‘Mickey’ Bertolami by

St. Michael CCW

Holy Thurs. Mar. 24 (7pm) Claire Dyring by

David & Margaret

Mary Krohn

Easter Vigil Sat. Mar.26(8pm) Pat Stores by Bob

Stores

Easter Sun. Mar. 27 (8am) Edith Cooney by

John Cooney

Easter Sun. Mar. 27 (10am) Parishioners of St.

Michael

Easter Sun. Mar. 27 (12noon) Fr. Bob Napier by

Joan Javens & family

Please pray for the sick and all requests in our Prayer

Request Book.

EASTER DINNER AT ST. MICHAEL

Easter Dinner to be held at St. Michael's in

the Parish Hall on Easter Sunday, March

27th at 2:00 pm.

Easter is the holiest day in our Christian calendar, as we

celebrate Christ's victory over death for our salva-

tion. What better way to say "thank you" to Jesus than by

serving our parishioners?

Volunteers are needed to prepare, cook, serve & clean

up. In addition, the dinner itself will be open to anyone

who wants to enjoy an afternoon meal with their parish

family; young & old, those who have no family in town to

enjoy a meal, single Moms with children- all are welcome

at the table.

The Jesuits begin important functions by saying, "with joy

& gratitude". This will be our theme, so please consider

joining us to serve & eat a delicious meal! Kindly email

Mary & Bill Ramsey if you can assist with the prepara-

tions at: wramsey57@gmail.com

In addition, we request that you call Mary & Bill at

904-432-8185, or email, with a dinner reservation so

we can properly plan for those who will attend.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Walt Edwards: 491-0180

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 Masses: 5:00 pm

7:00 pm (Spanish Mass)

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—8. Sacrament preparation is

available for Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. Call

the parish office, 261-3472.

ST. MICHAEL ACADEMY

Pre-K—Grade 8 Principal—Jackie Stewart

Call 321-2102 for information

Email: smacad@smacad.org

Website: www.stmichaels-academy.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

Visiting Priest: Rev. Gerard O’Shea

Deacon Art Treadwell