St. Michael Catholic Church located in Fernandina Beach Florida

Kiwi Welcome to St. Michael Catholic Church located in Fernandina Beach Florida. We are happy you decided to visit. If you have been away from the Church, Christ longs for your return to join Him in the praise of God at weekly worship. The words of Jesus are in our hearts as in His name we extend a loving welcoming hand to you: "Come to me... and I will give you rest. Learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart...my yoke is easy, and my burden light." Have you been away from the church? We welcome you back. Take a tour and view all our photos. Read about Saint Michael or spend some time and visit our prayers area. We have many areas of information to offer. We welcome your thoughts, concerns and prayers.

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FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

THE GOOD NEWS

Today’s readings begin with a few verses from the book of Job. First, Job complains that his nights drag on endlessly.

Then, worse yet, “My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle; / they come to an end without hope” (Job 7:6). Not exactly encouraging, these lamentations, not when taken alone. Most of us have been there, though, and the antidote is the “good news” that Paul found so compelling that “an obligation has been imposed on me, and woe to me if I do not preach it!” (1 Corinthians 9:16). Paul felt driven to announce the gospel to as many people as possible, “to save at least some” (9:22).

This good news is the mystery of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who lifted Simon Peter’s mother-inlaw from her sickbed with a mere touch of his hand. “The whole town was gathered at the door. He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons” (Mark 1:33–34)). Our woes and demons are as real as Job’s, and Jesus is our savior.

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Job spoke, saying: I have been assigned

months of misery, and troubled nights have been allotted to me (Job 7:1-4, 6-7).

Psalm — Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted (Psalm 147).

Second Reading — I have become all things to all, to save

at least some (1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23).

Gospel — Jesus cured many who were sick with various diseases (Mark 1:29-39).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Mk 6:53-56

Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Mk 7:1-13

Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Mk 7:14-23

Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Mk 7:24-30

Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Mk 7:31-37

Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Mk 8:1-10

Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32; 1 Cor 10:31 — 11:1; Mk 1:40-45

Pastor’s letter

This week opens up a great opportunity for us to grow in our faith and fellowship with other people. The program is called “Why Catholic”, one of the best adult faith formation programs in the country. This program was initiated in our diocese two years ago and now we have the chance to make use of it. “Why Catholic” is a six weeks’ study program based on the Creed and the Catechism of the Catholic Church presented with Scriptural insights. We gather in small groups wherever convenient, study the chapters of the book, read the Scripture and pray together.This program is the implementation of one of the major suggestions received through the ‘Parish Survey’. I wish and hope that all our families make use of it and grow in faith and mutual relationship. Consequently we will see its effects in our parish life, in its ministries and in our family life. Therefore please do not hesitate to sign up.I would like to congratulate our young people who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last Saturday. All thirty of them are confirmed to be witnesses of faith and to be leaders of the next generation of St. Michael’s. I wish and pray that they be helped to grow in their faith by continuing to attend church regularly and participating in youth formation programs.It is also wonderful to see that St. Michael’s Academy Soccer team won the Diocesan Championship this year – now it is four years in a row. Congratulations to the players, coaches and the principal and teachers. When I went home a few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to participate in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of my Seminary. More than 500 priests and 30 Bishops participated in the celebration. That was a touching moment. There were also other programs to celebrate the occasion. However, I am happy to be back to the parish to continue my ministry here with you.

Fr. Jose Kallukalam Pastor

PLEASE NOTE:
The Saturday evening Mass at the United Methodist Church in Yulee is at 4:00 PM.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is immediately after the 8:30am Mass on Thursdays.

Our Mission Statement

St. Michael's has four M's

Melding, Ministry, Mirth, and Mission

We speak of melding into a new community. Remember Pentecost? We are from Fernandina Beach or Amelia Island, in Nassau County, Florida. We grew up in Jacksonville, Orange Park, Yulee, Callahan, and the regions around St. Mary's and Savannah in Georgia. There are even visitors from Wisconsin, New Jersey, Ireland, Italy and Japan. Yet each of us hears about the Marvels God has accomplished.

Ministry: What marvels should all these expatriates hear? "There are different gifts but the same Spirit: there are different ministries but the same Lord: there are different works but the same God who accomplishes all of them in everyone." Could there be a better description of a healthy parish?

Mirth: "At the sight of the Lord, the disciples rejoiced." Holy laughter is the corridor of a healthy parish.

Mission: "He showed them his hands and his side. As the Father has sent me So I send you." These words speak of mission. They remind us that the task is far from finished. Years of what has been points to what must yet be, what lies ahead.

Jesus still shows his hands and his side today. He still bears his wounds in the Poor and downtrodden. Jesus will not allow complacency to set in. Thus the parish's mission continues.

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