St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church

2281 State Road 580 Clearwater, Florida 33763

Phone: (727) 797-2375 Fax: (727) 791-8287

website: www.stmichaelfl.org

TODAY’S MASSES:

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ORATORY MEDITATION CHAPEL HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri: 8:30 am to 7:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Saturday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesdays from 8:30 to 8:00 PM in the Oratory

Vocations Holy Hour with Benediction from 6 until 7 PM

Parish Office Hours:

Monday-Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Friday: 9:00 am to noon.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Every Saturday: 3:00-4:00 pm and after the 4:00 pm Mass; also after the 8:00 am Mass on the Thursday before the first Friday of each month.

BAPTISM: Arrangements are made six weeks in advance. \

MARRIAGE: Six months formation program is required.

Welcome to our Community Fr. Gregg Tottle, Pastor

Fr. Theodore Costello, Associate Pastor Fr. Joseph. Hertel, OFM, Assisting

Pastoral Assistants:

Deacon Paul Koppie, ext 215

Sr. Thérèse Carolan, OSC, ext. 229

Sr. Therese Dugan, SND, ext. 224

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm English Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:00 am Domingo: 3:00 pm Misa En Español; Confesión 2:00 pm Monday to Friday: 8:00 am Saturday: 8:00 am w/Anointing of the Sick

MASSES FOR IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: VIGIL 12/07: 7 PM 12/08: 8 AM & 1 PM

(Holy Day of Obligation)

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT To engage our Parish Family in continuing the loving and reconciling

ministry of Jesus Christ. through Worship, Witness and Works.

Parish Administrator: Eileen Woodbury ext. 221

Director of Religious Education: Katie White, ext. 243

Director of Music: Elizabeth Lyons, ext. 237

Youth Director: Cheryl de la Cruz, ext. 244 Maintenance Director: Bert Tottle, ext. 234

Chairman of the Parish Council: Chuck Chucri

Chairman of the Finance Committee: Nancy Ridenour

Guardian Angels Interparochial School Mrs. Mary Stalzer, 799-6724

PARISH MINISTRIES

Altar Servers: Sean Hoolihan — sean.hoolihan@RaymondJames.com Adult Spiritual Formation : Sr. Therese Dugan, SND Ext. 224 Baptism Preparation: Sr. Therese Dugan, SND Ext. 224 Chancel Choir & Junior Choir: Liz Lyons – Ext. 237 Christian Initiation of Adults: Katie White — DRE — Ext. 243 For unbaptized adults or adults interested in learning about the Catholic Faith Contemporary Choir: Vicky O’Hara Community Care Ministry: Temporary services for our “shut-in” parishioners. Home and Hospital Visitation: Sr. Thérèse Carolan, OSC – Ext. 229 EM to Sick/Homebound: Betty Taylor Eucharistic Ministers at Mass: Sr. Therese Dugan, SND — Ext. 224 F.A.S.T. (Faith & Action for Strength Together) Betty Taylor 734-1071 Grief & Bereavement Support: Sr. Thérèse Carolan, OSC — Ext. 229 Hospital Visitation: All area hospitals have Catholic chaplains for the ordinary Sacramental care of Catholic patients. Parish visitation upon request. Lectors: Ashley Andrews 669-0144 Library: Marie Bronson 542-7163 Liturgy Committee: Darren Vermost — DVermost@vermost.com Men’s Wed. Group/Emmaus John Hoffman 784-7322 or Victor Huff 510-0229 Nursery (for ages 1-4): Open—9:30 AM Mass only Infant Chapel: Available at all Masses for families with infants (located near Choir area) Parish Vocation Enrichment Team: Sr. Margaret Harig, SND 286-7829 Parish Nurse Ministry: Lynn Meehan (215) 264-4289 or lynnmeehan14@yahoo.com Religious Education: Pre-K - Grade 1: Sunday 9:30 AM (September - May) Grades 2-8: Monday 6:45 – 8:00 PM Evenings and Sundays Phone 797-7083 Katie White – DRE – Ext. 243 Sacristan: Tracy Marshall 432-0128 Twinning Committee: Janice Andrews 669-0144 Ushers: Nance A. Karpowicz-Kelly 560-2424 Welcome Committee: Richard and Kathy Clark

ORGANIZATIONS Alcoholics Anonymous: Weekdays at Noon and Thursday 8:00PM - #6 Arts & Crafts: Marie Bronson 789-3735 Bingo: Monday at Noon Women’s Club: Toni Montevago 420-2070 Hispanic Association: Gladys Vargas Knights of Columbus Council 11295: John Callaghan 612-4183 Knights of Columbus Assembly 3422: Donald Kantner 443-6734 Knights of Columbus Ladies’ Auxiliary: Pat Kantner 692-1612 Respect Life: Donna Selkey Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Katy Marsh — Ext. 217

Where there are no telephone numbers listed, please call the Parish Office for referral (797-2375)

Guardian Angels Catholic School - 2270 Evans Road, Clearwater, Florida 33763 (727) 799-6724

Principal: Mrs. Mary Stalzer

FROM THE DESK OF

THE PASTOR

First Sunday of Advent Page 3

Dear Friends in Christ,

On May 25, 2006, climber Lincoln Hall was left for dead by his guides on the side of Mount Everest. The next day, his crew released a statement announcing his death. Little did they know that Hall was very much alive, but in dire circumstances. He was suffering from altitude sickness, which had caused him to become disoriented. He was left alone on the mountain with no hat, gloves or oxygen bottles. A day later, Daniel Mazur and his climbing group came across Hall. Mazur, who was just two hours away from the peak, abandoned his Everest quest and left his party to carry Hall down to the camp at the base of the mountain, which was a four hour trek.

As we prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth, what we are celebrating is God’s rescue of humanity. We may spend our lives trying all means to reach life’s summit experiences and find ourselves disoriented and exhausted by life’s hardships. Yet God does not want us to perish but to live and thrive. When God’s people experienced devastation resulting from their turning from the Lord, they repented and made efforts to restore their relation-ship with the Lord. Time and time again, this took place in the course of the history of Israel.

We, too, are in need of rescue. Not only do life’s challenges disorient us, but sometimes good fortune can do so as well. We can forget our need for God. Instead of sending up flares in the form of Mass and prayer to let God know where we are and that we need rescuing, we may not be aware how far we have veered away from safety. We may rely totally on ourselves or ways other than Christ’s ways for Direction, not realizing Christ is the only one who can and will recue us. No one else is more interested in our ultimate salvation. Others may seem to have the answers, but few are willing to risk it all for us the way our God does.

There’s a postscript to the Everest rescue: just days before, another climber, David Sharp, died 1,000 feet (304 meters) from the summit when

dozens of people passed him by because they didn't want to risk their own Everest glory.

Sincerely in Christ,

ADVENT CANDLES ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AFTER MASS THIS WEEKEND.

SEE NEXT WEEEK’S BULLETIN FOR A SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING OPEN HOUSE DATES

FOR OUR WONDERFUL PARISH SCHOOL.

Our Confirmation class will be preparing special personal "kit bags" for the homeless at Pinellas Hope on Saturday, December 9th. Small size shampoos,

lotions, soaps etc. from hotel/motel/cruise ship stays or small toothpastes and dental floss and/or toothbrushes from your dentist visits gratefully accepted. Please, no

aerosol sprays, mouthwashes containing alcohol or razors. Items may be dropped off in the Cenacle on

Sunday morning or in the Parish Office. Our Confirmation class thanks you in advance!.

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PRAY FOR VOCATIONS

USHERS NEEDED If you are a registered parishioner interested in becoming an usher, please

contact Nance Kelly at 560-2424.

ALTAR FLOWERS

The flowers on the altar and in front of the Blessed Virgin are from Robert & Sue Koechlin

IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROBERT KOECHLIN, JR.`

f you would like to place flowers in the sanctuary to commemorate a special

occasion, please contact our Head Sacristan, Tracy Marshall, at 432-0128.

POINSETTIAS WILL BE SOLD FOR $8 OR 2/$15 AFTER MASS TODAY TO BENEFIT THE KIMBERLY HOME

PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER.

Reach out to needy children, families and elders

in our community. Please take an ornament off the tree in the Narthex and purchase

what was requested. Then bring the wrapped gift back

to the Tree with the ORNAMENT TAPED ON IT

no later than Dec. 10th. Frs. Ted, Gregg and Joe congratulating St. Michael’s

2017 St. Jude Medal award winner Pat McGehee

First Sunday of Advent Page 5

Men's Wed Group / Emmaus • Every diocese needs a robust Catholic Men's Ministry. • Every parish needs an active Men's group. • Every man needs a true brother in faith. • Every Wednesday at 7:00 am at the Library. • Every man from any parish is welcome.

The St. Vincent de Paul volunteers extend sincere thanks to all who contributed last weekend, helping them to continue to help those most in need with food, rent and utility assistance. God bless you!

FREE CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR YOU Our Parish Nurse program is offering a free, unbiased, seminar on Advanced Directives in the Cenacle on Thursday, 12/14, at 2 PM. A representative from the Faith Community Nursing Outreach program at Morton Plant Mease Hospital will present details

on making your final wishes regarding your end-of-life care. Pre-planning is a great gift you can give to your loved ones, relieving any anxiety about what care you would choose should you be unable to impart your wishes. Sharing your Directives with your health care providers ensures you receive the care you would prefer, a great gift you can give to yourself!

WEEKLY EVENT SCHEDULE Sunday, December 3

8:00 AM Coffee & Donuts Cenacle 9:30 AM Nursery Open #1 9:30 AM Religious Education All Classrooms 9:30 AM RCIA #13 Noon Parish Library Open #13

Monday, December 4 Noon Bingo D Hall Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7 6:00 PM Junior Choir Practice #4 6:45 PM Religious Education All Classrooms

Tuesday, December 5 10:00 AM Hispanic Morning Prayer Group #12 10:00 AM Women’s Club Board Meeting #13 Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7 7:00 PM Ushers’ Meeting Cenacle 7:30 PM Narcotics Anonymous Meeting #6

Wednesday, December 6 7:00 AM Men’s Wed. Group/Emmaus #13 9:00 AM Arts & Crafts #11 & 12 10:00 AM Women’s Club Meeting Cenacle Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7 6:30 PM Middle School Youth Group #8 7:00 PM K Of C Ladies’ Auxiliary Meeting #12

7:00 PM K of C Officers’ Monthly Meeting Cenacle 7:00 PM Contemporary Choir Practice Church 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Practice #4 7:00 PM Spanish Choir Practice #6

Thursday, December 7 Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7 8:00 PM AA Meeting #6

Friday, December 8

10:30 AM Parish Library Open #13 Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7

Saturday, December 9 Noon Confirmation Retreat

SUNDAY AM FELLOWSHIP

Enjoy coffee and GOURMET DOUGHNUTS in the Cenacle today after

all Sunday Masses.

Sponsored by St. Michael’s Knights of Columbus #11295

MANDATORY MEETING FOR ALL USHERS Tuesday, December 5th 7:00 PM Cenacle The meeting will begin with an Advent Evening Prayer Service followed by a meeting to review upcoming Usher Ministry changes and discuss

any other topics that you may have. The meeting will end with a social that includes

cookies/pastries and refreshments. Please RSVP if you are unable to attend.

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TODAY'S READINGS First Reading -- We are the clay and you, O LORD, are the potter: we are the work of your hands (Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7). Psalm -- Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved (Psalm 80). Second Reading -- God is faithful; by God you were called to fellowship with the Son (1 Corinthians 1:3-9). Gospel -- Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. (Mark 13:33-37). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Cor-poration. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 -- 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 85:9-14; 2 Pt 3:8-14; Mk 1:1-8

Sunday, December 3 8:00 AM Alex Byrne. 9:30 AM Scott McAndrews 11:00 AM Our Parish Family

Monday, December 4 8:00 AM Marie Berryhill Tuesday, December 5 8:00 AM Darryl Chaisson Wednesday, December 6 8:00 AM Vocations Thursday, December 7 8:00 AM Edmond Laprade 7:00 PM Patricia Love FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 8:00 AM Ronald Koziel 1:00 PM Stefan Matuska

Saturday, December 9 8:00 AM John Kelly 4:00 PM Vincent Falini Sunday, December 10

8:00 AM Gus Napert 9:30 AM Norman Byrnes 11:00 AM Our Parish Family

Sunday Nursery St. Michael’s Church Nursery is

open for children ages 1 – 4 during the 9:30 AM Mass.

Thank you for your generosity

It's Free Movie Sunday in our Library Stop in today, Dec. 3rd, for a special December movie treat! We will be showing a

film about the real story of St. Nicholas, the truth about the man we call Santa Claus. There is historical evi-dence about the real man on which our jolly, old charac-ter is based. The portrait of Nicholas, a courageous man of God is told, a man who stood for truth at a criti-cal time of Church history and who profoundly impacted the culture in which he lived. 55 minutes. Begins at 12:15 in Room #13.

Complimentary refreshments will be provided.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2017 Offertory $ 12,126 Online Giving/Offertory $ 2,292 Building Emergency Fund $ 335 Envelopes Used 593 Attendance 1741

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2017 Offertory $ 13,689 Online Giving/Offertory $ 3,341 Building Emergency Fund $ 115 Envelopes Used 520 Attendance 1677

THANKSGIVING 2017 Offertory $ 3,397

Scripture Study with Sister Therese Dugan will resume January 9th and 11th (Tues. or Thurs.). This series will track Jesus across the four gospels as Messiah, Holy One, Shepherd, the Way, etc It will be three weeks, a break, and then a few weeks into

Lent. It amounts to traveling with Jesus as His close companion and disciple through a world and hearts need-ing redemption. Plan to come along!

The St. Michael’s Women’s Club will meet Wed., 12/06, at 10:00 a.m. in the Cenacle. Speakers will be Beth Aubin and Kathy Pena of the DCCW. Luncheon to follow at the Beachcomber. Don’t forget socks for our veterans and pantry items for St. Vincent DePaul. All are welcome.

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