Saint Michael Parish February 7, 2016
Rev. Arturo Chagala, Parochial Administrator Ms. Grace Galaschewski, Office Manager Sr. Jennie Catanese, M.S.B.T., Receptionist Saint Michael Church Founded 1831
1445 North Second Street Philadelphia, PA 19122 215-739-2358 Fax: 215-739-5766 http://stmichaelsphilly.org E-mail 1saintmichaelchurch@comcast.net
Immaculate Conception Church Front & Allen Streets Office hours at Saint Michael Monday-Thursday 9 -4:00 p.m. Friday 9 - 1:00 p.m.
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Sunday Vigil (Saturday) 5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (IC) 11:30 a.m. (español) Daily Mass Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. Holy Days Noon at Immaculate Conception (IC) 7:00 p.m. at Saint Michael (bilingual) CONFESSIONS Saturday 4:15 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. & by request
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saint Michael Parish has been a viable part of Fishtown/Northern Liberties for 182 years. We continue creating a community where all God’s children are treated with dignity & respect and where faith, hope and love/charity are abound. We welcome all new immigrants and visitors to our parish. La parroquia de Santo Michael ha sido una parte viable de Fishtown/Northern Liberties por 182 años. Continuamos creando una comunidad donde tratamos con dignidad y respeto los niños y donde la fe, la esperanza y el amor/la caridad es abundante. Damos la bienvenida a todos los nuevos inmigrantes y visitantes a nuestra parroquia. 1
February 7, 2016
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Isaiah, a man of unclean lips, beholds the Lord’s glory in the temple and is sent on mission. Simon, a sinner, responds to the mission of Jesus by becoming a disciple. Paul, the persecutor, speaks of his call to preach nothing but Christ crucified and risen. 2/7
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 PM vigil Joan McDevitt r/o Gonzaga Family 8:30 AM Rev. Msgr. Samuel E. Shoemaker Deceased 10:00 AM Deceased Members—Clemens Family r/o Lee & Sis Clemens 11:30 AM For the Sick in the Parish
Please note: the “Blessing of Throats” will take place after all Masses today.
2/8 8:00 AM
2/9 8:00 AM
2/10
Monday St. Jerome Emiliani, Priest; St. Josephine Bakhita, Virgin Robert Campbell r/o His Family
Tuesday Weekday Archbishop Francis B. Schulte— Deceased
Ash Wednesday
12:00 noon (I.C.) 1:30 PM (St.M.) 6:00 PM (St.M.)
For the People of the Parish La Salle Academy For the People of the Parish
Ashes will be distributed only during these times . Also: Mass is at 6:00 pm NOT 7:00 pm
2/11
Thursday Our Lady of Lourdes
2/12
Friday After Ash Wednesday
8:00 AM Archbishop Francis B. Schulte –Deceased 8:00 AM Rev. Msgr. Samuel E, Shoemaker—Deceased
2/14
1st Sunday of Lent
5:00 PM vigil
Judge William J. Lederer r/o Marie Lederer 8:30 AM Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Burke—Deceased 10:00 AM Betty & Stash Sebzda r/o Cookie Sullivan 11:30 AM For the Victims of Violence
SANCTUARY LIGHTS will burn in the Churches this week for a Special Intention at the request of Lee & Sis Clemens SUNDAY COLLECTIONS: Jan. 31, 2016 1st Collection $ 1,557.00 Catholic Relief Services (to date) $ 133.00 Aging & Ill Priests $ 10.00 Storm Relief Collection $ 328.00 ===================================== LITURGICAL MINISTERS February 14, 2016 5:00 PM Lector & Euch. Min.: As Available 8:30 AM Lector: Walt Daskaluk Euch. Min.: Cass Micenec 10:00 AM Lector: Jean Robertson Euch. Min.: Maria Tanczak 11:30 AM Lectors: Mercedes Sanchez/Nelly Cintron Euch. Min.: As Available PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Dave McGovern , Sis Clemens, Ralph Berarducci, Barbara Schindle, Maria Rivera, Osealdo Rodriguez, Joseph Galdo, Isabella Lederer, Bianca Mercado, Joanne Sherman, Mary Zarowski, Dorothy Schill, Rosita Renta, Olga Espada, Hilda Rodriguez, Freddie Nagle, our benefactors, those who have asked for our prayers & those who have no one to pray for them.
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A Little Bit of Wisdom Lord Jesus, may I never be so blind as to think I can see the limits of your mercy.
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New Parishioners/Nuevos Feligreses Welcome. Please call the rectory and make an appointment to register as soon as possible. Bienvenidos. Favor de llamar la rectoría y haga una cita para inscribirse lo mas antes posible. Change of Address/Cambio de Direccion Please notify the parish secretary if you plan to move. Favor de notificar la secretaria de la parroquia si planificas mudarse. Collection Envelopes/Sobres para la colecta Every working person should support the parish by regularly using their envelopes - they can be obtained by calling the rectory or filling out one of the “welcome” envelopes at the entrance of the church. Cada persona de trabajo debe habitualmente apoyar la parroquia usando los sobres—puedes obtenerlos llamando la rectoría o llenando unos de los sobres maracados “bienvenidos” en entrada de la iglesia. 214-2
February 7, 2016
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
CHURCH REGULATIONS REGARDING FAST AND ABSTINENCE DURING LENT Abstinence from meat (beast or fowl) is to be observed by all Catholics fourteen years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent. This obligation prohibits the eating of meat, but not eggs, milk products, or condiments of any kind, even though made from animal fat. Fasting means limiting oneself to one full meal on a given fast day. Catholics who are eighteen years of age but not yet fifty-nine are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On fast days, two additional smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength. However, the two smaller meals together may not equal one full meal. Moreover, eating solid foods between meals on fast days is not permitted.
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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday Scripture Reflections Reading 1 Isaiah 6:1-2a,3-8 As Isaiah describes how God called him to be a prophet, he remembers the scene as though it had just happened. In a vision, Isaiah has "seen" the Lord on a magnificent throne in the Temple. Glowing angels called seraphim hover above the throne, and the Temple shakes with their praise. Isaiah is overcome with the reality of his own sinfulness and God's holiness.
Domingo Escritura Reflexions Primera lectura Isaias 6:1-2a,3-8 Cuando Isaías describe como Dios lo llamó para ser un profeta, recuerda la escena como si acabara de ocurrir. En esa visión, Isaías "ha visto" al Señor en el templo, sobre un trono magnífico. Los ángeles resplandecientes, llamados serafines, dan vueltas alrededor del trono y el templo se estremece con sus alabanzas. Isaías está abrumado con la realidad de su propia pecaminosidad y la santidad de Dios.
He protests that he cannot be a prophet because of his Asegura que no puede ser profeta debido a sus "unclean lips." But an angel purifies his lips with a glowing "labios impuros". Pero un ángel purifica sus labios con coal from the altar. This is a sign that Isaiah is now completeuna brasa encendida del altar. Esta es una señal de que ly worthy to speak for God. ahora Isaías es digno de hablar en nombre de Dios. Cleansed of his sin, Isaiah answers the Lord's call by Limpio de sus pecados, Isaías responde al llamasaying, "Here I am, send me.” do del Señor diciendo: "¡Aquí estoy yo, envíame a mí!"
Reading 2 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 or 15:3-8,11
Segunda lectura 1 Corintios 15:1-11 o 15:3-8, 11
Often when we want to convince others of an important truth, we point to the testimony of the experts who believe that same truth.
A menudo, cuando queremos convencer a otros de una verdad importante, destacamos el testimonio de los expertos que creen en esa misma verdad.
Paul wants to be sure that the Christians of Corinth believe in the resurrection of Jesus. If they fail to grasp that central truth, their faith will be without meaning. So Paul lines up all the important "experts," or witnesses, from Peter (Cephas) on down to himself.
Pablo quiere estar seguro que los cristianos de Corintio creen en la resurrección de Jesús. Si dejan de comprender esa verdad principal, su fe perdería toda significación. Pablo les menciona una relación importante de expertos testigos de la fe, desde Pedro hasta la caída sufrida por él mismo.
Paul is probably the most convincing witness of all, because Christ himself converted Paul from being a persecutor of Christians to a zealous apostle.
Gospel Luke 5:1-11 We can be sure that Peter remembered the scene in today's gospel story as clearly as Isaiah recalled his own vision of God. Even though Simon is convinced that there are no fish available, he tells Jesus, "At your command, I will lower the nets." His trust is rewarded not only by a huge catch of fish, but by Jesus' call to become a disciple. Peter, James, and John, overwhelmed by the presence of Jesus, drop everything and follow Him.
Pablo es probablemente el testigo más convincente de todos, porque Cristo mismo convirtió a Pablo de perseguidor de cristianos, en un entusiasmado apóstol.
Evangelio Lucas 5: 1-11 Podemos estar seguros que Pedro recordó tan claramente el lugar en la historia del evangelio de hoy, como Isaías su propia visión de Dios. Aunque Simón está convencido de que no hay ningún pez en el lago, le dice a Jesús, "Ya que tú lo mandas, voy a echar las redes". Su confianza es recompensada no sólo por una recogida inmensa de peces, sino también por el llamado de Jesús de hacerse un discípulo. Pedro, Santiago y Juan, abrumados por la presencia de Jesús, lo dejan todo y lo siguen. 214-4
February 7, 2016
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Baptism/Bautismos Call the Rectory to make arrangements. Parents and sponsors must attend an instruction class.
Excerpts from Pope Francis’ Bull of Indiction of the Jubilee of Mercy
Llame la rectoría para hacer arreglos. Padres y padrinos deben asistir clases de instrucción.
A program for the Year of Mercy—continued
10. Missionaries of Mercy Marriage/Matrimonio Arrangements must be made six months in advance During Lent of this Holy Year, I intend to send out Missionaries of Mercy. They will be a sign of the Church’s in order to fulfill Diocesan requirements. Debe hacer arreglos seis meses de antemano para cumplir los requisitos diocesanos. Care for the Sick/Cuido para los enfermos In the occasion of an emergency call the rectory immediately. Call the rectory for visits at home to the elderly and infirm or when someone enters the hospital and wishes a visit from the parish priest.
maternal solicitude for the People of God, enabling them to enter the profound richness of this mystery so fundamental to the faith. There will be priests to whom I will grant the authority to pardon even those sins reserved to the Holy See, so that the breadth of their mandate as confessors will be even clearer. They will be, above all, living signs of the Father’s readiness to welcome those in search of his pardon. They will be missionaries of mercy. May these Missionaries live this call with the assurance that they can fix their eyes on Jesus, “the merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God.”
En caso de una emergencia llame la rectoría inmediatamente. Para visitas en casa de las personas mayores y enfermas o cuando alguien este 11. Indulgences and the communion of Saints en el hospital y desee una visita del sacerdote llaA Jubilee also entails the granting of indulgences. me la rectoría.
This practice will acquire an even more important meaning in the Holy Year of Mercy. God’s forgiveness knows no Did You Miss This Important Announcement? bounds. In the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, God makes even more evident his love and its power to destroy all human sin. Reconciliation with God is made possible An Explanation regarding this Announcement… Every Church in the Archdiocese has been encouraged to through the paschal mystery and the mediation of the offer a program of Re-Evangelization to all Parishioners. Church. The Church lives within the communion of the This is to comply with Pope Francis’ wishes that we all need to re-discover Jesus Christ in our lives. Therefore saints. Their holiness comes to the aid of our weakness in a way that enables the Church, with her maternal prayers and St. Michael’s is offering the following: her way of life, to fortify the weakness of some with the Catechesis for Youth and Adults strength of others. Hence, to live the indulgence of the Holy (a "catechesis” is oral instruction) so... Year means to approach the Father’s mercy with the certainty that his forgiveness extends to the entire life of the believer. Come and Listen To gain an indulgence is to experience the holiness of the Do you know what it means to be Church, who bestows upon all the fruits of Christ’s redemp“Catholic”, to live as a Catholic? tion, so that God’s love and forgiveness may extend everyDid you know that as a follower of Christ where. Let us live this Jubilee intensely, begging the Father to forgive our sins and to bathe us is His merciful you have an inheritance? Would you like to deepen your faith so you “indulgence.”
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“With Christ as the center of your life, you will never be disappointed.” Pope Francis
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