St. The Archangel

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 Wednesdays from 8:30 to 8:00 PM in the Oratory Vocations with Benediction from 6 until 7 PM

Parish Office Hours: 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 #932 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 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 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION WILL BE CELEBRATED HERE BY OUR BISHOP, FROM THE DESK THE MOST REVEREND OF GREGORY L. PARKES, NEXT SUNDAY, JAN. THE PASTOR 21st , AT THE 11AM MASS. ALL ARE INVITED TO THIS BEAUTIFUL LITURGY. THE FRONT PORTION Dear Friends in Christ, OF THE CHURCH WILL

A woman and her elderly grandmother were BE RESERVED FOR OUR sitting on the porch discussing a certain family member. CONFIRMANDS AND WE KINDLY REQUEST “He’s just no good,” said the younger woman. “He’s THAT FAMILY MEM- untrustworthy, not to mention lazy!” BERS BE AFFORDED “Yes, he has his problems,” said the grandmother as THE OPPORTUNITY TO she rocked back and forth in her rocker, “but Jesus loves SIT CLOSEST TO THE FRONT TO SHARE IN THIS him.” SPECIAL DAY FOR THEIR YOUNG ADULTS. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR COOPERATION. “I’m not so sure of that,” replied the younger woman. Volunteers from the Society of St. Vincent “Oh yes,” said the old lady. “Jesus loves him.” She de Paul will be collecting monetary rocked some more and thought some more, and then she donations at the Church doors next weekend added, “Of course, Jesus doesn’t know him like we to help the neediest with food, utility bills do…..” and rent. Your generosity will be

In the call of the disciples in today’s appreciated. God bless you! reading, we are not told that Jesus knew anything more about them but that they followed Him when John the OF JESUS: Baptist pointed Jesus out as the “Lamb of God.” ISAIAH AND THE FOUR GOSPELS Jesus is revealed to us through the Andrew was identified as one of the two and the one beautiful book of Isaiah and across the who later went and told his brother, Simon, that he had four gospels as Teacher, Shepherd, found the Messiah. It seems upon first glance, Jesus Healer, Redeemer, Son of God, Son of called him, and gave him the new name of Cephas, which Mary, and in many other ways. Such encounters with is translated Peter. Scripture are meant to lead us into prayer and to help us take on the mindset of Jesus as we navigate the modern Did He know that Peter would later try to convince world. Sister Therese Dugan has begun leading us from Him that He did not have to suffer and die for broken now through Lent on this journey, three weeks at a time: humanity? Did He know that Peter would flee when Jesus Opening Sessions: Tuesdays, Jan. 9, 16 and 23 was arrested? Did He know that Peter would deny him 7-8 PM Library, Room #13 three times when He was imprisoned? Repeat Sessions: Thursdays, Jan. 11, 18, 25 In truth, Jesus certainly knew about human 10:30-11:30AM Library, Room #13 failings and, specifically, about Peter’s nature. And He All are welcome to attend any of the remaining sessions. also have known that Peter would ultimately be $10 fee payable at the door. crucified upside down, because he felt he was unworthy to die in the same position as Jesus. The truth SAVE THE DATE! St. Michael’s Annual Father is that the Lord knows us through and through. Daughter Dance will be held on Friday, February 2nd,

And the Lord knows that although each of us is at 7 PM. Watch future bullens for details. capable of blunders and sin, if we follow Jesus, we will find that, by His grace, we can grow into our very MARRIAGE JUBILEE MASS best selves. The Marriage Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving with Bishop Gregory Parkes will take place at the Sincerely in Christ, Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 at 3:00 pm. This event honors couples throughout the diocese who will celebrate 25, 50 or more years of marriage during the 2018 calendar year. If you wish to attend, please RSVP to the SPIRIT FM~ Your Diocesan Station~ 90.5 FM parish office by Wednesday, January 24th. St. Michael the Archangel Church January 14, 2018 Page 4

FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED

Our Church’s Loop System is compati- ble with hearing aids equipped with a tele-coil of T-coil. Simply set the T-coil to the ‘on’ position and everything from our audio system will process wirelessly through the hearing aid.

USHERS NEEDED If you are a registered parishioner interested in becoming an usher, please contact Nance Kelly at 560-2424. OUR VERY OWN THREE KINGS ON THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction Every Wednesday, in the Oratory, parishioners have the opportunity to pray before the exposed Blessed MILITARY PRAYER BOOK Sacrament. Exposition begins immediately after the 8 Our Military Prayer Book is on a.m. Mass and concludes with Benediction at 6:45 p.m. permanent display in the Narthex. Please A Holy Hour for vocations that includes prayers, the stop by and see who in our parish family and a litany is prayed aloud in English from 6-6:45 is serving in the military and please pray p.m. and again in Spanish from 7-8 p.m. Volunteers who for them and their families. keep vigil on Wednesdays before the exposed Blessed Those who serve our country in all the Sacrament are asked to sign up each week on the military services thank you for your prayers and support! To include a loved one in the prayer book, schedule sheets available in the church narthex, assuring contact Marina Kloppel at 858-382-7499 that the Lord is never left unattended. Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5

WEEKLY EVENT SCHEDULE

ALTAR FLOWERS Sunday, January 14 f you would like to place flowers in the 8:30 AM Coffee & Donuts Cenacle sanctuary to commemorate a special 9:30 AM Nursery Open #1 occasion, please contact our Head Sacristan, 9:30 AM Religious Education All Classrooms Tracy Marshall, at 432-0128. 10:30 AM RCIA #13 Noon Parish Library Open #13 6:30 PM High School Youth Group #8

Monday, January 15

PARISH OFFICE AND ORATORY CLOSED Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7 KNIGHTLY NEWS • Our St. Michael’s Knights are now cooking for Tuesday, January 16 Pinellas Hope Homeless Shelter one night per 10:00 AM Hispanic Prayer Group #12 month. Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7 • 7:00 PM Scripture Study #13 Since 2014, the Knights of Columbus Christian 7:30 PM Narcotics Anonymous Meeting #6 Refugee Relief Fund has committed more than $17 million to aid persecuted Christians in Iraq, Wednesday, January 17 Syria and the surrounding region. 7:00 AM Men’s Wed. Group/Emmaus #13 Interested in joining? Contact John Callaghan 9:00 AM Arts & Crafts #11 &12 Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7 at 612-4183. 6:30 PM Middle School Youth Group #8

6:30 PM Contemporary Choir Practice Church SUNDAY AM FELLOWSHIP 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Practice #4

Enjoy coffee and 7:00 PM Spanish Choir Practice #6 GOURMET DOUGHNUTS Thursday, January 18 in the Cenacle today after 10:30 AM Scripture Study #13 all Sunday Masses. Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7

8:00 PM AA Meeting #6 Sponsored by St. Michael

Knights of Columbus #11295 Friday, January 19 10:30 AM Parish Library Open #13 Noon AA Meeting #5, 6 & 7 CATHOLIC PILGRIMAGE TO BELLA ITALIA 12 day pilgrimage (6/12-6/23/2018) takes you to Rome, Saturday, January 20 , Assisi, San Giovanni Rotondo, the house of the Blessed Mother in Loreto, the Eucharistic ] of Lanciano, cave of St. Michael, Venice, Padua, the HOMEBOUND MINISTRY catacombs, and includes an audience with the Holy Our Extraordinary Ministers of the take Father and praying at the four major basilicas. Holy to the homebound of the parish Experience a lifetime pilgrimage with two priests, weekly or monthly, as required. Whether you are including daily Masses, first class hotels and round trip permanently homebound, or just temporarily airfare. Call Father Michael Hoyer at 954-854-0079 or homebound due to surgery, we can arrange for you Altura Tours at 1-800-242-4122 for information. to receive the Eucharist in your own home. If you are a parishioner in need of this ministry, please PRAY FOR VOCATIONS call Sr. Thérèse Carolan at ext. 229. All are invited to a charitable event: RUMORS, a Classic Neil Simon Comedy Wednesday, January 24, 2018 $30 Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole Street, Clearwater “Complimentary” Wine & Hors D’oeuvres: 6:45-7:45 pm, Performance: 8:00 pm

Four well-to-do couples are invited to the 10th anniversary celebration of Charlie and Myra Brock. They arrive at intervals to the party, only to find a rapidly developing set of unexpected, unlikely, and disturbing circumstances. Suddenly, eight successful professionals become eight scrambling lunatics running for cover, and turning on each other at a moment’s notice. This hilarious farce by Broadway’s most prolific playwright wrings laughter out of every twist and turn, culminating in a breathless comedic conclusion. Sponsored by the St. Brendan’s Council of Catholic Women. All proceeds benefit local charies. Contact Joanne Persak @ 630- 707-7715 for ckets/informaon. St. Michael the Archangel Church January 14, 2018 Page 6

TODAY’S READINGS Sunday, January 14 First Reading — Speak, for your servant is listening 8:00 AM Fr. Stephen Kennelly (1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19). 9:30 AM Our Parish Family Psalm — Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will 11:00 AM Bette Byrnes Cassidy (Psalm 40). Monday, January 15 Second Reading — Do you not know that your body is 8:00 AM Mario Carlo a temple of the Holy Spirit within you? Tuesday, January 16 (1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20). 8:00 AM Michael Caltabiano Gospel — Andrew found his brother Simon and Wednesday, January 17 brought him to Jesus (John 1:35-42). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna- 8:00 AM Vocations tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Thursday, January 18 READINGS FOR THE WEEK 8:00 AM Mark Tamse Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Friday, January 19 Mk 2:18-22 8:00 AM Dec’d Members of On Top of the Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20-22, 27-28; World Irish Club Mk 2:23-28 Saturday, January 20 Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9- 8:00 AM Bette Byrnes Cassidy 10; Mk 3:1-6 4:00 PM Dec’d MembersThe Sumner Family Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-13;

Sunday, January 21 Mk 3:7-12 8:00 AM Richard Scharer Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11; Mk 3:13-19 9:30 AM Fr. Thomas Champigny Saturday: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; 11:00 AM Our Parish Family Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20

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