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
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
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
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: MASS SCHEDULE Monday-Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm English Friday: 9:00 am to noon.
Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:00 am SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Every Saturday: Domingo: 3:00 pm Misa En Español; 3:00-4:00 pm and after the 4:00 pm Mass; also after the Confesión 2:00 pm 8:00 am Mass on the Thursday before the first Friday of each month.
Monday to Friday: 8:00 am BAPTISM: Arrangements are made six weeks in advance. \
Saturday: 8:00 am w/Anointing of the Sick MARRIAGE: Six months formation program is required.
TODAY’S MASSES: PARISH MISSION STATEMENT JOURNEYONGS To engage our Parish Family in continuing the loving and reconciling #874/875 ministry of Jesus Christ. through Worship, Witness and Works.
PARISH MINISTRIES
Altar Servers: Sean Hoolihan — [email protected] 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 — [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Page 3
Scripture Study with Sister Therese Dugan will resume January 9th and 11th (Tues. FROM THE DESK or Thurs.). This series will track Jesus across the four gospels as Messiah, Holy OF One, Shepherd, the Way, etc. It will be THE PASTOR 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 needing redemption. Plan to come along!
Dear Friends in Christ, TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The New Year will soon be upon us while we wonder how 2017 went so quickly. Some of us are There’s no more unusual setting to celebrate today’s also wondering where the last decade has gone, or Feast of the Holy Family than Barcelona, Spain, and the maybe where our hair or our waist has disappeared towering unfinished sandcastle known officially as the to. Perhaps we will try to beat back some of those Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia. In 1882, the plan was hatched to build a vast place of worship in lost years with New Years resolutions. Enjoy these preparation for the revolutionary and liberal leanings of funny and innovative New Year's resolutions and the city. The modern artist Antoni Gaudi dedicated his make some fun ones for yourself! life to the project, living in the building, attending Mass • Just for today, I will not sit in my living room all daily, and giving up his personal wealth. When people pressed him to pick up the pace, he responded, “My day in my pajamas. Instead, I will move my client is not in a hurry.” (Gaudi’s cause for beatification computer into the bedroom. is moving along, and he could be the first professional • I will no longer waste my time relieving the past; artist and architect to be beatified.) The Spanish Civil instead, I will spend it worrying about the future. War, a disaster for the Catholic Church in which thousands of priests, brothers, and nuns were murdered, • I will not bore my boss by with the same excuse halted work in 1935. In the 1950s work began anew, for taking leaves; I will think of some new excuses. speeded up by computers in the 1980s. Still, the final • I will give up chocolates totally. 100%. stage of construction is not due to end until 2026. If the original methods had stayed in place, it would take Completely. Honestly.... several hundred more years to complete the plan. So far • I will try to figure out why I really need nine there are eight towers, with four to go. The highest e-mail addresses. steeple is three feet shorter than the nearest hill, since • the architect didn’t want his work to surpass God’s I resolve to work with neglected children — artistry. The three faces of the basilica each have three my own. doors, with the faces named Passion, Nativity, and • I will stop using social media while on the phone Grace. The interior is crammed with geometric figures that almost seem to spin, crazy-quilt windows, spiral at the same time with the same person. staircases, and jumbles of statues and figures. Although • I will spend less than one hour a day on social inspired by ancient Gothic cathedrals, the style is called media. This, of course, will be hard to estimate since Expressionist, and very little is left unexpressed by the I'm not a clock watcher. masonry. If you can’t afford a visit, Sagrada Familia maintains a website, and virtual visits are free. • I will read the manual...just as soon as I find it. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. • I will not tell the same story at every get together. FLORIDA MARCH FOR LIFE On New Year’s Day, we celebrate Mary as the The Diocese is sponsoring a day trip to the Florida Mother of God. St. Luke tells us that, "Mary kept all March for Life in the nation’s oldest city, St. these things, reflecting on them in her heart." Augustine, on Saturday, January 13, 2018. This Perhaps the best resolution for us is not to shut the March is for anyone who believes in the sanctity of door on the lessons of the past year or years, but to human life. $40.00/adults and $20.00/ages 13 and take the time to reflect on the activity of God in our younger- includes boxed lunch. Bus departs St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Clearwater and St. lives. In so doing, perhaps we can maintain the Spirit Francis of Assisi Parish in Seffner. Learn more and of Christmas throughout the coming year. That may register here: http://www.dosp.org/life/upcoming- be the very best resolution we can make. events/ Questions? Contact Sabrina Schultz at Sincerely in Christ, 344-1611, x5325 or [email protected].
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FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED St. Michael’s Women’s Club will have their first
Our Church’s Loop System is compati- meeting of the new year on Wednesday, January 3rd, ble with hearing aids equipped with a in D Hall at the back of Church. Barbara Rhodes of tele-coil of T-coil. Simply set the T-coil the Red Tent project will be the speaker. A potluck to the ‘on’ position and everything from luncheon will follow. our audio system will process All women of the parish are welcome. wirelessly through the hearing aid. Men: Seize the opportunity, Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction and bring others with you! Every Wednesday, in the Oratory, parishioners have As you enter 2018, take the opportunity to learn the opportunity to pray before the exposed Blessed from others and grow in virtue. Stand with other men in the battle to reclaim our families and cul- Sacrament. Exposition begins immediately after the 8 ture for the glory of God! Build stronger friend- a.m. Mass and concludes with Benediction at 6:45 p.m. ships by bringing other men with you to share in A Holy Hour for vocations that includes prayers, the the experience! rosary and a litany is prayed aloud in English from 6-6:45 8th Annual Tampa Bay Men’s Conference p.m. and again in Spanish from 7-8 p.m. Volunteers who Catholic Men in a Modern World keep vigil on Wednesdays before the exposed Blessed “Come and See” Sacrament are asked to sign up each week on the Saturday, February 10th schedule sheets available in the church narthex, assuring Featuring Jeff Cavins, Fr. Dwight Longenecker that the Lord is never left unattended. and John Pridmore Higgins Hall/St.Lawrence Catholic Church, Tampa Tickets include lunch and free parking Espiritu Santo Catholic Church in Safety Harbor Cost is $40 per person with Father/Son combo offers a free Caregivers’ Support Meeting the third tickets at two for $40 Thursday of each month from 10 AM to noon. For tickets or more information visit: Contact Kathy for more information: 771-9018 SuncoastCatholicMinistries.com The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Page 5
WEEKLY EVENT SCHEDULE Sunday, December 31 8:00 AM Coffee & Donuts Cenacle
HAPPY NEW YEAR PARISH OFFICE AND ORATORY CLOSED Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7
Tuesday, January 2 10:00 AM Hispanic Morning Prayer Group #12 10:00 AM Women’s Club Board Meeting #13 Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7 7:30 PM Narcotics Anonymous Meeting #6
Wednesday, January 3 7:00 AM Men’s Wed. Group/Emmaus #13 9:00 AM Arts & Crafts #11 &12 10:00 AM Women’s Club Meeting/Potluck Cenacle Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7 6:30 PM Contemporary Choir Practice Church 7:00 PM K of C Monthly Business Meeting Cenacle 7:00 PM K of C Ladies’ Auxiliary Meeting #12 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Practice #4 7:00 PM Spanish Choir Practice #6 Thursday, January 4 Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7 8:00 PM AA Meeting #6
Friday, January 5 10:30 AM Parish Library Open #13 Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7
Saturday, January 6
ALTAR FLOWERS
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.
CATHOLIC DAYS AT THE CAPITOL Join Dynamic Catholic and speaker Dr. Allen Hunt JANUARY 30-31 (RETURNING FEB. 1) at Our Lady of Lourdes, Dunedin on Saturday, In the Catholic Tradition, Responsible Citizenship is a January 27 from 9:30am-2pm in the church for Virtue. Catholics from around the state are invited to this amazing event! Come and discover how four attend our annual lobbying days known as Catholic Days life-changing habits can point you towards at the Capitol. Schedule includes a legislative briefing on discovering incredible possibilities for your life. human life and dignity issues, meetings with elected You will leave this event with a personal plan to officials, luncheon, and the Red Mass of the Holy Spirit. help you become the best version of yourself. Registration deadline is January 5th. Learn more at: Everyone age 12 and over is welcome. There will www.flaccb.org/cdac. be childcare available. Tickets are available after or contact Sabrina for more information: 344-1611, all Masses throughout the month of January. We x5325 or [email protected]. are offering buy one get one free tickets the weekend of Jan. 6th and 7th. BOGO offer is only available in person, not online. MAY YOUR GIFTS TO www.DynamicCatholic.com/Dunedin YOURSELVES BE THOSE OF PEACE, CONTENTMENT AND THANKS TO THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED ESPECIALLY, EFFORTS TOWARD GOOD HEALTH TO OUR CHRISTMAS FLOWER FUND. IN 2018. YOU MADE ALL OUR SPIRITS BRIGHT! St. Michael the Archangel Church December 31, 2017 Page 6
TODAY’S READINGS Sunday, December 31 First Reading — Those who honor their parents will 8:00 AM Stefan Matuska be greatly blessed and will atone for sins 9:30 AM Our Parish Family (Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14) or Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3. 11:00 AM Nowicki & DeCologero Families Psalm — Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk Monday, January 1, 2018 in his ways (Psalm 128) or Psalm 105. 8:00 AM Betty Griffin Second Reading — Be thankful; do everything in the 11:00 AM William & Margaret Bride name of the Lord Jesus (Colossians 3:12-21 [12-17]) or Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19. Tuesday, January 2 Gospel — The child grew and became strong, filled 8:00 AM Fr. Steven Kennelly with wisdom (Luke 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]). Wednesday, January 3 The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna- tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. 8:00 AM Vocations Thursday, January 4 READINGS FOR THE WEEK 8:00 AM Patrick Francis Mulroy Monday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Friday, January 5 Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 8:00 AM Fr. Steven Kennelly Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28
Saturday, January 6 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 8:00 AM Guido Joseph Sinopoli Thursday: Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 4:00 PM Joseph O’Brien Friday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51
Sunday, January 7 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; 8:00 AM Our Parish Family Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 [23, 31-34, 36, 38] 9:30 AM Serge Belanger Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13;
11:00 AM Fr. Steven Kennelly Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
Sunday Nursery St. Michael’s Church Nursery is SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2017 open for children ages Offertory $15,172 1 – 4 during the 9:30 AM Mass. Online Giving/Offertory $2,963 Envelopes Used 507 Did you know the Clearwater Free Clinic Attendance 1662 at 707 N Fort Harrison Ave, provides medical care to CHRISTMAS uninsured working or recently laid off people in Clearwa- Offertory $38,479 ter? People on Medicare, Medicaid or Online Giving/Offertory $1,383 other forms of insurance are not eligible. Pain Envelopes Used 481 management and narcotic prescriptions are Attendance 2707 not part of the medical care provided. Google Clearwater Free Clinic for complete Thank you very much for your generosity information including eligibility requirements.
SUNDAY AM FELLOWSHIP MILITARY PRAYER BOOK resumes today Our Military Prayer Book is on
Enjoy coffee and permanent display in the Narthex. Please GOURMET DOUGHNUTS stop by and see who in our parish family is serving in the military and please pray in the Cenacle today after for them and their families. all Sunday Masses.
Those who serve our country in all the military services
Sponsored by St. Michael thank you for your prayers and support! Knights of Columbus #11295
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