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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. . 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 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 #862 ministry of Christ. through Worship, Witness and Works.

Second Sunday of Advent Page 3

It anticipates the Sermon on the Mount, in which the poor, the mourners, the powerless, the merciful, the peacemakers and those persecuted are the Blessed of FROM THE DESK God. (Matt.5:3-11).

OF In the light of this Epistle, I wish you and yours a THE PASTOR very happy, peaceful and blessed Christmas.

May the of the crib at Bethlehem continue to watch over you and give you peace.

Dear Friends in Christ, Let us continue to remember each other in that “Communion”, which unites heaven and earth, the This week I have included the Christmas message continents of the world and also one another.

from Fr. Ailbe in Ireland. Since he left us in August, he has moved twice. In one of those moves, aided by 215 poinsettias were sold to benefit the a mattress he was carrying, he fell forward and broke Kimberly Home Pregnancy Center last his thumb and two bones in his wrist. He says that it weekend. Awesome, in that the is healing but is still a little sore. Please pray for his greenhouse supplying plants was complete recovery and that his schedule will permit particularly hard hit by Hurricane Irma. him to be with us again next summer: THANKS TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED THIS WORTHY CAUSE! A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM FR. AILBE O’MURCHU, ofm GIVING TREE GIFTS ARE DUE BACK

It is that time of year when yellow leaves or none do TODAY, 12/10/17. THEY WILL BE hang upon the bow that shakes against the cold. DELIVERED TO THE VARIOUS CHARITIES THIS WEEK. CONTACT DEBBIE

It is that time of year when once again we reflect on MATTEI AT 945-1953 WITH QUESTIONS. the historical event, when God became man, for our sake. The Society of St. , a

It is that time of year when in the quiet moments we Catholic lay organization, is in need of ruminate on our mortality and immortality to come. volunteers. The Society leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by This great moment of history took place in space and offering person-to-person service to those time. In Bethlehem, under the Emperor Augustus and who are needy and suffering If you feel his governor, Quirinius. God’s calling to witness His love by embracing all

Jesus entered the world through the working of the works of charity and justice, we need your help! For Holy Spirit (Matt:1:20). He is God’s Son (LK:1:32- more information or to join, call Katy Marsh at 35). This is the miracle of God’s coming and His 797-2375, x217. Incarnation. He is Emmanuel, God with us There will be an Advent Reconciliation Service here on (Matt:1:23). Tuesday, 12/19, at 7 PM. A short communal penance By the merciful love of God, radiant light from on service will be followed by individual confessions. high is visited upon us in order to enlighten all those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. SPIRIT FM~ Your Diocesan Station~ 90.5 FM (LK:1:78ff). “GIFTS TO YOU” SEMINAR Luke’s Christmas story proclaims the birth of the Our Parish Nurse program is offering a Saviour, which has long been expected and hoped free, unbiased, seminar on Advanced for: “to you is born this day in the city of a Directives in the Cenacle on Thursday, Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.” (LK:2:11). 12/14, at 2 PM. A representative from the Faith Community Nursing This story subverts human categories. A barren Outreach program at Morton Plant woman like Elizabeth and a like Mary become Mease Hospital will present details pregnant (LK:1:7-34). The powerful are toppled on making your final wishes regarding your end-of-life care. from their thrones and the lowly are raised up. The Pre-planning is a great gift you can give to your loved ones, hungry are filled with good things while the rich are relieving any anxiety about what care you would choose sent empty away (LK1:52ff). It is a history in which should you be unable to impart your wishes. Sharing your Directives with your health care providers ensures you God brings life and death, makes poor and rich, receive the care you would prefer, a great gift you can give humbles some and elevates others (1.Sam2:1-11). to yourself! All are invited to attend this free event. St. Michael the Archangel Church December 10, 2017 Page 4

Give a faith-filled gift to the faithful men in your life Christmas is the time of Hope. Hope born in a manger, destined to be our Savior and bring man closer in union with God.This Christmas give the gift that has the same hope to bring your men closer to Christ. The 8th Annual Tampa Bay Men’s Conference Catholic Men in a Modern World “Come and See” Featuring Jeff Cavins, Fr. Dwight Longenecker and John Pridmore Saturday, February 10th, 2018 Higgins Hall at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Tampa Tickets are $40 per person with Father/Son combo tickets at two for $40 Tickets include lunch and free parking For tickets or more information visit SuncoastCatholicMinistries.com Second Sunday of Advent Page 5

FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED WEEKLY EVENT SCHEDULE

Our Church’s Loop System is compati- Sunday, December 10 ble with hearing aids equipped with a 8:00 AM Coffee & Donuts Cenacle tele-coil of T-coil. Simply set the T-coil 9:30 AM Nursery Open #1 to the ‘on’ position and everything from 9:30 AM Religious Education All Classrooms our audio system will process 9:30 AM RCIA #13 wirelessly through the hearing aid. Noon Parish Library Open #13

Monday, December 11 Increased Offertory Program Noon Bingo D Hall Thank you to all parishioners who have submitted Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7 Commitment Cards. As a reminder, all Cards need 6:00 PM Junior Choir Practice #4 6:45 PM Religious Education All Classrooms to be submitted to the church no later than Dec. 17th in order to be accounted for in the final Tuesday, December 12 Summary Report. Please submit a Commitment 10:00 AM Hispanic Morning Prayer Group #12 Card even if you are unable to change your current Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7 level of giving. For those registered parishioners 7:30 PM Narcotics Anonymous Meeting #6

not currently supporting the parish, please consider a monthly gift to support the needs of our parish. Wednesday, December 13 7:00 AM Men’s Wed. Group/Emmaus #13 9:00 AM Arts & Crafts #11 & 12 Sunday Nursery Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7 St. Michael’s Church Nursery is 6:30 PM Middle School Youth Group #8 open for children ages 6:30 PM Contemporary Choir Practice Church 1 – 4 during the 9:30 AM Mass. 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Practice #4 7:00 PM Spanish Choir Practice #6 Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction Thursday, December 14 Every Wednesday, in the Oratory, parishioners have Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7 the opportunity to pray before the exposed Blessed 2;00 PM “Gifts to You” Seminar Cenacle Sacrament. Exposition begins immediately after the 8 7:00 PM Hispanic Evening Prayer Group #12 8:00 PM AA Meeting #6 a.m. Mass and concludes with Benediction at 6:45 p.m.

A Holy Hour for vocations that includes prayers, the Friday, December 15 and a litany is prayed aloud in English from 6-6:45 10:30 AM Parish Library Open #13 p.m. and again in Spanish from 7-8 p.m. Volunteers who Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7

keep vigil on Wednesdays before the exposed Blessed Saturday, December 16 Sacrament are asked to sign up each week on the schedule sheets available in the church narthex, assuring that the Lord is never left unattended. SUNDAY AM FELLOWSHIP

Enjoy coffee and Exercise your faith and your limbs, too: GOURMET DOUGHNUTS Walk with fellow parishioners daily in the Cenacle today after (except Sunday) after the 8 AM Mass all Sunday Masses. over to the ORATORY and pray the Rosary and the Chaplet, Sponsored by St. Michael’s and, on Mondays and Saturdays, the Knights of Columbus #11295 Miraculous Medal Novena. It’s good for your heart and soul. A message from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office: REMEMBER TO LOCK YOUR CAR ] WHILE IN CHURCH. HOMEBOUND MINISTRY Our Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist take Scripture Study with Sister Therese Dugan Holy Communion to the homebound of the parish will resume January 9th and 11th (Tues. or weekly or monthly, as required. Whether you are Thurs.). This series will track Jesus across permanently homebound, or just temporarily the four gospels as Messiah, Holy One, Shepherd, the Way, etc It will be three homebound due to surgery, we can arrange for you weeks, a break, and then a few weeks into to receive the Eucharist in your own home. If you Lent. It amounts to traveling with Jesus as His close are a parishioner in need of this ministry, please companion and through a world and hearts need- call Sr. Thérèse Carolan at ext. 229. ing redemption. Plan to come along! St. Michael the Archangel Church December 10, 2017 Page 6

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading -- The rugged land shall be made a Sunday, December 10 plain; the rough country, a broad valley ( 8:00 AM Gus Napert. 40:1-5, 9-11). 9:30 AM Norman Byrnes Psalm -- Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant

11:00 AM Our Parish Family us your salvation (Psalm 85). Monday, December 11 Second Reading -- Conduct yourselves in holi- 8:00 AM Angela Colgan ness, hastening the coming of the day of God Tuesday, December 12 (2 Peter 3:8-14). 8:00 AM Florence Bradley Gospel -- I have baptized you with water; he will Wednesday, December 13 baptize you with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:1-8). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, 8:00 AM George Veit & Peter Tottle International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Thursday, December 14 READINGS FOR THE WEEK 8:00 AM Helen Karen Dittus Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 5:17-26 Friday, December 15 Tuesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 8:00 AM Edward Clark 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Saturday, December 16 Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the 8:00 AM Jim Buck Common of The Blessed Virgin Mary, 4:00 PM John & Dorothy O’Donnell nos. 707-712

Sunday, December 17 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 8:00 AM Our Parish Family Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 9:30 AM Ann M. Johnson Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 11:00 AM Dec’d Members of King and Selkey Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Families Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2017 Offertory $ 14,369 Online Giving/Offertory $ 3,180 Building Emergency Fund $ 63 Envelopes Used 458 Attendance 1828

Religious Retirement Fund Collection $ 6,653

Thank you for your generosity

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The end of the year is fast-approaching. If you haven’t taken your required minimum distribution from your IRA, you can make a difference here at our parish while also lowering your taxable income. Contact Deacon Paul Koppie in the Parish Office to find out more.

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