Saint Michael Parish September 20, 2015
Rev. Arturo Chagala, Parochial Administrator Ms. Grace Galaschewski, Office Manager Sr. Jennie Catanese, M.S.B.T., Receptionist Saint Michael Church Founded 1831
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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
“EL QUE ACOGE A UN NINO A MI ME ACOGE.”
Twenty-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 ños. 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.
September 20, 2015
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus speaks of his own rejection, torture, and shameful death. True discipleship, he says, is concerned not with status but with service to the poor, with justice and peace. 9/20 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 PM vigil Margaret Campbell r/o Kathleen Chorlton 8:30 AM Gregory Micenec r/o Catherine & John Gliwa 10:00 AM Joseph McGough r/o Dolores McGough 11:30 AM The People of the Parish 9/21 Monday St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist 8:00 AM George Greenle, 1st Anniversary r/o Elizabeth Greenlee 9/22 Tuesday Weekday 8:00 AM In honor of St. Michael r/o Ralph Berarducci 9/23 Wednesday St. Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest 8:00 AM 9/24 Thursday Weekday 8:00 AM Joseph Tighe r/o Kathleen Chorlton 9/25 Friday Weekday 8:00 AM 9/27 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM vigil Andrew O’Connor r/o O’Connor Family 8:30 AM Christopher Perkowski r/o Alberta Brown (Aunt Mickey) 10:00 AM Edward C. Grey, 1st Anniversary r/o Angie Grey & Family 11:30 AM 184th Anniversary of St. Michael Church
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SUNDAY COLLECTIONS: September 13, 2015 1st Collection $ 1,301.00 Black & Indian Missions $ 102.00 LITURGICAL MINISTERS September 27, 2015, 5:00 PM Lector & Euch. Min.: As Available 8:30 AM Lector: Walter Daskaluk Euch. Min.:Maria Maldonado 10:00 AM Lector: Grace Galaschewski Euch. Min Maria Tanczak 11:30 AM Lectors: Laticia Garcia/Celia Pagan Santos Euch. Min.: As Available ====================================================================================
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Isabella Lederer, Bianca Mercado, Joanne Sherman, Mary Zarowski, Dorothy Schill, Rosita Renta, Millie Adair, Olga Espada, Hilda Rodriguez, Pat Regler, Maria Cruz, Freddie Nagle our benefactors, those who have asked for our prayers & those who have no one to pray for them. .Also, remember in your prayers Our recent deceased: Catherine T. Wagner, Ramon LaBoy and John Regler. Please note: If you wish to include the names of those in need of prayers, please call the rectory. The names will remain on the list for four weeks and then be removed unless otherwise notified.. Thank you.
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A Little Bit of Wisdom…. We are apt to forget that children watch examples better than they listen to preaching.
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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. 214-1
September 20, 2015
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Baptism/Bautismos Call the Rectory to make arrangements. Parents and sponsors must attend an instruction class. Llame la rectoría para hacer arreglos. Padres y padrinos deben asistir clases de instrucción. Marriage/Matrimonio Arrangements must be made six months in advance 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. En caso de una emergencia llame la rectoría inmediatamente. Para visitas en casa de las personas mayores y enfermas o cuando alguien este en el hospital y desee una visita del sacerdote llame la rectoría. ===================================================
St. Michael’s Religious Education Classes : Saturday from 9:00 AM—10:30 AM in the Church Hall For more information regarding registration & the program: Please feel free to call: Gwendy at 832-770-0238 or Reina at 469-867-2310
“Rachel’s Vineyard is at the Heart of the Church” Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats are for anyone hurting from the spiritual and emotional pain of an abortion. The weekend will help you experience the mercy and compassion of God; grieve your loss; and forgive yourself and others. Retreat Dates: October 2,3, & 4, 2015 at the Spirituality center in Frazier, PA Call 215-906-6337 or 610-399-0890 All contacts are confidential. National website: www.rachelsvineyard.org ==========================================================
The NATIONAL SHRINE OF ST. RITA OF CASCIA at 1166 S, Broad St., Phila, Pa. 19146 PRESENTS……. Enthronement of the SACRED HEART THURSDAY, September 24, 2015 9-11 AM (in the Upper Church) Join Gloria Anson, President of the Sacred Heart Apostolate & Lay Redemptorist Missionary as she explains & shares 42 years of traveling the world sharing what the Enthronement is, how it is carried out & most importantly the fruits of the Enthronement. There will be instructions on how to carry out the Enthronement as well as materials available to assist & equip you to advance the Kingdom of Love. The presentation will conclude with a healing service ===========================================
CALLING ALL ST. EPHREM SCHOOL ALUMNI
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PLEASE NOTE: We are in need of donations for visitors who will be hosted by St. Michael’s during the Papal Visit. Please bring to the church after Sunday Masses the following: Water, milk, soda, orange juice, coffee, cereal, bread, cheese, ham, mayo, jelly. peanut butter. & chips. Thank you.
St. Ephrem Parish in Bensalem, Pa., is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. As a way to celebrate we are inviting all former teachers, religious, and alumni to an All Class Reunion on Sunday, October 4 from 1:30 pm—4:30 pm. If you or your family attended St. Ephrem School, please go to www,stephrem.com and complete the school reunion registration form on the main page. Any questions call Gwen Kochanski at 215-639-4958. Please spread the word about the reunion. Thank you. 214-2
September 20, 2015
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday Scripture Reflections Reading 1 Wisdom 2:12,17-20 When a person always does what is right, he or she can become the target of sharp criticism. The author of Wisdom describes "the just one" who suffers the insults of the wicked. Because he pointed out their wrongdoing, the wicked are determined to make the just one suffer. They sarcastically predict that even if they condemn him to death, God will take care of him. Christians see in this reading a description of Jesus. Even when he was insulted, tortured, and put to death, he did not strike back at the wicked. He prayed that his Father would forgive them. In doing so, Jesus gave us an example of how to entrust ourselves to God's care especially in times of trouble or persecution.
Reading 2 James 3:16-4:3 In this reading, we hear the voice of a just one who spells out the consequences of sinful behavior. James encourages Christians to show by their actions that they have "wisdom from above." The wise do not act out of jealousy or selfish striving after their own way. They are peace loving, gentle, forgiving, and kind. They understand that by working for peace they help bring about justice in the world. By praying daily for the wisdom from above, we will be people of peace and justice. We will do our part to rid the world of war and violence of every kind. Gospel Mark 9:30-37 When people suspect that something bad is about to happen, fear sometimes causes them to stick their heads in the sand and pretend that everything will remain the same. When Jesus tried to tell his disciples about how he would soon suffer and die, they were afraid to ask him any questions. They acted as though everything would stay the same. They even argued about who was the greatest among them. So Jesus corrected them by saying that whoever wanted to be the greatest would have to be the servant of all. Embracing a small child, Jesus told the disciples, "Whoever welcomes a child such as this welcomes me." He wanted them to understand that they were to be willing servants with the childlike qualities of innocence, honesty, and lack of pretension. Jesus identified himself with the innocent child who is completely dependent on God.
Domingo Escritura Reflexions Primera lectura Sabiduría 2:12, 17-20 Cuando una persona siempre hace lo correcto, puede llegar a ser el blanco de las críticas. El autor de Sabiduría describe "el justo" como aquel que sufre insultos de los malvados. Porque señala el mal que hacen, los malvados están listos para hacerle sufrir. Sarcásticamente predicen que aun cuando lo condenen a muerte Dios vendrá a salvarlos. Los cristianos ven en esta lectura una descripción de Jesús. Aun cuando él fue insultado, torturado y llevado a la muerte, él no insultó a los malvados. El rezó a su Padre para que los perdonara. Así Jesús nos dio ejemplo de cómo entregarnos al cuidado de Dios especialmente en tiempos de problemas y pereuciones. Segunda lectura Santiago 3:16-4:3 En esta lectura escuchamos la voz de un justo que expone las consecuencias del comportamiento pecaminoso. Santiago anima a los cristianos a mostrar con sus acciones que ellos tienen "sabiduría de arriba". El sabio no actúa con egoísmo e interés de lucrarse. Ellos son pacíficos, amorosos, gentiles, misericordiosos y amables. Entienden que al trabajar por la paz ayuda a llevar la justicia al mundo. Al rezar diariamente por sabiduría que venga de arriba, seremos gente de paz y justicia. Haremos nuestra parte para salvar al mundo de la guerra y la violencia de cualquier tipo. Evangelio Marcos 9:30-37 Cuando la gente sospecha que algo malo va a pasar, el miedo les hace meter la cabeza en la arena y piensan que todo estará igual. Cuando Jesús trató de decir a sus discípulos que él sufriría y moriría, ellos tuvieron miedo de hacerle cualquier pregunta. Actuaron como si nada fuera a pasar. Discutieron sobre quien sería el que ocuparía el mayor lugar entre ellos. Así que Jesús los corrigió diciendo que aquel que quisiera ser el mayor debía ser el que sirviera a todos. Abrazando a un niño, Jesús dijo a sus discípulos, "El que acoge a un niño a mí me acoge". El quería que ellos entendieran que debían estar dispuestos a servir con las cualidades de un niño, inocente, honesto y sin pretensión. Jesús se identificó como un niño inocente que depende completamente de Dios. 214-3
September 20, 2015 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time ADDITIONAL QUOTES FROM POPE FRANCIS’ ENCYCLICAL……
PRAY FOR POPE FRANCIS
All parishioners of the diocese are invited to spend time at the Chapel of the Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul, On Global Warming… 18th Street and the Ben Franklin Parkway, “A very solid scientific consensus indicates that we in Philadelphia, are presently witnessing a disturbing warming of the between Sunday, September 20, 8 PM through climatic system. In recent decades this warming has Thursday, September 24, 8 PM. been accompanied by a constant rise in the sea level The Cathedral Chapel will be open to adorers. and, it would appear, by an increase of extreme Prayer will be perpetual for 24 hours a day. weather events, even if a scientifically determinable Please call 610-622-4257 cause cannot be assigned to each particular and schedule your adoration time phenomenon. Humanity is called to recognize the All Are Welcome need for changes of lifestyle, production and consumption , in order to combat this warming or at least “Let us pray one for another. the human causes which produce or aggravate it.” Let us pray for the whole world that there may be a great spirit.” On Water as a Fundamental Right … “One particularly serious problem is the quality of water available to the poor… Yet access to safe ================================== drinkable water is a basic and universal human right, since it is essential to human survival and, as such, is MOTHER BONIFACE SPIRITUALITY CENTER, 3501 SOLLY AVENUE a condition for the exercise of other human rights. in Northeast Philadelphia is offering a Our world has a grave social debt towards the poor Weekend Womens’s Retreat entitled: who lack access to drinking water, because they are “Pope Francis & St. Francis DeSales: Living the denied the right to a life consistent with their Devout Life Today” on October2-4, 2015. inalienable dignity.” Though separated by 400 years, these two men of God On Overpopulation …. share similar goals for living the Christian life today. “Instead of resolving the problems of the poor and The writings and styles of the Argentine Pope and the thinking of how the world can be different, some can French Bishop will help us to see how we can put the only propose a reduction in the birth rate. At times, Gospel into practice in our own part of the world. developing countries face forms of international Presenter: Fr. John Kolodziej, OSFS is a native of pressure which make economic assistance Philadelphia who currently serves as Assistant Princicontingent on certain policies of reproductive pal for Student Affairs at Father Judge High School. health…. To blame population growth instead of exFee: $165 (includes a $40 non-refundable deposit) treme and selective consumerism on the part of Please call 267-350-1830 for more information some, is one way of refusing to face the issues.” or to register by September 22nd. ==================================================
Please pray for the health and welfare of Pope Francis and all of those who will participate in the World Meeting of Families as well as all who live and work in the areas where he will be visiting. Por favor, oren por la salud y el bienestar del papa San Francisco y todos aquellos que quieran participar en el Encuentro Mundial de las familias, así como todos los que viven y trabajan en las zonas donde se va a viajar.
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“”Creation is not a property which we can rule over at will. Creation is a wonderful gift that God has given us to care for and use for the benefit of all, always with great respect and gratitude.” Pope Francis 214-4
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