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

ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Melchizedek, the king of Salem and a priest of God Most High, brought out bread and wine and blessed Abram (Genesis 14:18-20). Psalm — You are a priest forever, in the line of Mel-chizedek (Psalm 110). Second Reading — Paul gives his description of the institution of the Eucharist (1 Corinthians 11:23-26). Gospel — Jesus speaks to the crowd about the king-dom of God and then feeds them with five loaves and two fish (Luke 9:11b-17).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 2 Pt 1:2-7; Ps 91:1-2, 14-16; Mk 12:1 -2 Tuesday: Zep 3:14-18 or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12; Ps 123:1b-2; Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Mk 12:28b-34 Friday: Ez 34:11-16; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5b- 11; Lk 15:3-7 Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1-8; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 2:41-51 Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:17-24; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; Gal 1:11-19; Lk 7:11-17

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Once the early Christians realized that Christ’s com-ing in glory was delayed, there was a need to provide for the governance and everyday needs of the church. The various “orders” within the church carried for-ward the apostles’ ministry, but also allowed for a measure of creativity. The sacrament we call “holy orders” evolved somewhat slowly. At first, it made sense for Christians to use the forms they knew, adapting them to new situations. Synagogues, for ex-ample, were administered by a board of “elders,” translated into Greek as presbyteros. We know from the Acts of the Apostles that a system of presbyters was a normal feature of church life from earliest days. They stood in relationship to another order, that of “overseers,” translated into Greek as episkopos, giv-ing us the English “bishops.” The bishop was the shepherd, the faithful tender of the flock, one who of-fered the Eucharist, forgave sins, and maintained the bond of charity. Just as the deacons were the chief ad-visers for the charitable life of the church, so were the presbyters meant to advise the bishop on the spiritual life of the faithful. They were trusted advisers at first, not pastors or priests as we understand those terms today.

THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BODY OF CHRIST MAY 29, 2016

FED BY THE LORD Jesus’ words “This is my body” and “This cup is the new covenant in my blood” were only part of his table blessing. Jesus twice said: “Do this in remembrance of me” (1 Corinthians 11:24, 25). This is the good news of today’s solemnity. Like the five thousand hungry souls, we are fed by our Lord. This is not food that satisfies for only a short time, until the next meal. It is food that lasts and changes us. It is food for sharing in much the same way as Melchizedek did when he brought bread and wine to the returning Abraham. As children of God’s reign, we are blessed to be able to receive and share God’s gift. And we do so in the way most appropriate to our state in life—as parents, children, husbands, wives, or religious.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Monday: Ninth Week in Ordinary Time; Memorial Day Tuesday: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday: St. Justin Thursday: Ss. Marcellinus and Peter Friday: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus; First Friday Saturday: The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday

VACATION BIBLE

SCHOOL We are looking for creative and artistic adults that can help transform our parish hall into a Cavern for our VBS week from June 13—June 17th. We

are looking for donations that can be used to use as set props and decorations: old sheets (brown, black, white), pool noodles of all colors, white icicle string lights, brown paper bags, brown boxes of all sizes) white cardboard. If you can help, please call the par-ish office at 261-3472. VBS Registration can be done by going to our parish website and clicking the link to the registration. www.stmichaelscatholic.com.

MISSION CO-OP APPEAL

On the weekend of June 18/19, Fr. Michael Shanahan of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts will be speaking to us about their missions in Japan, India, Indonesia, Tonga, Fiji and the Philippines. A world-recognized member of the Congregation is St. Da-mien, ‘The Leper Priest of Moloka’i’, who was can-onized in October, 2009. For more information, you may visit www.sscc.org.

MEMBERS, PARISHIONERS &

GUESTS PLAY BALL – SMMC cordially invite all Brothers, Parishioners and guests to attend an evening of fellow-

ship at the Old Ball Game. Jacksonville Sun’s Baseball Game @ 6:00p.m. - 07/16/16 - $20.00/person – Includes: Ticket & AUCE Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Tea & Lemonade from 5:00-6:30 For additional information, contact Social Chairman, Ken Cofield; H: 904-225-1026; C: 904-716-9192 or email: kencofield@yahoo.com

NEW MINISTERY TO BE FORMED

We are forming a new Ministry at St. Michael's for divorced/separated parishioners. If you are inter-ested in being a part of this ministry, please con-tact Mary Ramsey at: ramsym61@yahoocom. An organizational meeting will be held in the next few weeks.

ST. MICHAEL GIFT SHOP

This is the new home of St. Michael’s Gift Shop

224 North 5th Street We encourage you to come and

see our increased inventory.

We just added “Tiny Saints Charms” (the coolest saint charms ever) Assorted 7-day Chapel (Hurricane) Candles, Rosa-ries, Journals, Bibles, Assorted Bracelets and other jewelry, Wall Plaques and Statues, Medals and much more…….

Our hours of operations are: Sunday: 8:30AM to 1:30PM Wednesday: 10:00AM to

4:00PM Friday: 12:00PM to 3:00PM Saturday: 4:30PM to 6:00PM

GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS OFFERING!

Registered Families 1629 May 22, 2016 Offertory $14,182.75 On Line Offertory 1,795.00 Children’s Collection 79.36 Debt Reduction 5,427.00 On Line Debt Reduction 145.00

THE ULTIMATE SACRAFICE

A MEMORIAL DAY POEM We set aside Memorial Day

Each and every year To honor those who gave their

lives Defending what we hold dear.

In all the dark and deadly wars, Their graves prove and remind us

Our brave Americans gave their all To put danger far behind us.

They made the ultimate sacrifice Fighting for the American way.

We admirer them and respect them And especially on every Memorial Day.

THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED

MONDAY, MAY 30TH IN REMEMBRANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY.

ST. MICHAEL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS The installation of our officers for 2016-17 will be at the 10:00am mass on Sunday, June 5th.

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Karen Selkirk - President Jackie Martin - Vice-President

Donna Walters - Recording Secretary Sherry Pulsinelli - Corresponding Secretary

Kathy Szabo - Treasurer

Please keep the women in your prayers.

Sat. May 28 (5pm) Nancy Moody by Tom Moody Sun. May 29 (8am) Cy Yelk by Peter & Annamae LePorin Sun. May 29 (10am) Jeffery Johnson by the Nassar family Sun. May 29(12noon)Parishioners of St. Michael Mon.May30(8:30am)Gabriela Griffiths by the Griffiths family Tues. May 31 (6pm) Carolyn Price by the Archam Bault family Wed. June 1(8:30am)Harold Gill by Denise & Tony Thurs.June2(8:30am)Arline Matricia and all deceased members of the St. Michael Theresians by the Theresians Fri. June 3 (8:30am) James Hass by Tom & Mary Atkinson Sat. June 4 (5pm) Ron Bannen by Peter & Annamae LePorin Sun. June 5 (8am) Harvey Sibley by Mary Berger Sun. June 5 (10am) Anne Hammer by Dan Hammer & family Sun. June 5 (12noon)Parishioners of St. Michael Please pray for the sick and all requests in our Prayer Request Book.

COFFEE & DONUTS

You are invited to Coffee & Donuts—and fellowship in the

Parish Hall after the 10:00am Mass. PLEASE NOTE: There will NOT be Coffee & Donuts next Sunday, June 5, 2016. We will resume on Sunday, June 12, 2016 REFLECTION: “Are you ever afraid to share your faith or state the opinion of the Church to others? Do you avoid doing this because it might offend others, or because they might accuse you of imposing your beliefs on them? Have you ever considered that speaking the truth can be an act of mercy? We must speak in love, but we must also not be held back by fear.”

___“A Year of Mercy with Pope Francis” Daily Reflections

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 Mass: 5:00 pm 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