Saint Michael Parish July 21, 2019 Sixteenth Sunday Ordinary Time Rev. Arturo Chagala, Parochial Administrator Bernadette Brokars– Office Manager Saint Michael Church Founded 1831
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MASS /MISA Sunday Mass at St. Michael
9:30 a.m. English 11:30 a.m. Español Daily Mass at St. Michael Monday to Friday 8:30 Am Confessions Contact Father Artura
Collection July 7was $691 Lector schedule back of church Saint Michael Parish has been a viable part of Fish town/Northern Liberties for 185 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 San Miguel ha sido una parte viable de Fishtown/Northern Liberties por 185 años. Continuamos creando una comunidad donde tratamos con dignidad y respeto a los niños y donde la fe, la esperanza y el amor/la caridad es abundante. Damos la bienvenida a todos los nuevos inmigrantes y vecinos a nuestra parroquia.
July 21, 2019
Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live Masses For the Week Sunday July 21, 2019 9:30 Monsignor Joseph Corley 11:30 Miraya Parada Birthday July 22 2019 Monday St Mary Magdalen 8:30 Catherine Dougherty July 23, 2019 Tuesday Saint Bridget 8:30 Michael Carr July 24 , 2019 Wednesday St.Sharbel 8:30am Our Archbishop Charles July 25, 2019 Thursday St. James, Apostle People of Parish July 26, 2019 2019 Friday St Joachim and Anne 8:30 Evangelization Sunday July 28,, 2019 17th Sunday Ordinary time 9:30 People of Parish 11:30 Pope Francis
Please Pray for our Sick Joseph Rambo Carmen Gonzalez, Samuel Biaggi, Gloria
Mathis , Hanah Rauch Sissy Colville, , Bill Long, Dean Colville, Eileen Lederer, Cheryl Howards, Elaine Hoffman, Amador & Carmen Santiago, Sonny Dunbar, Sharon Micenec, Ray Fenner, John Halgen, Audrey Brown, Edward Campbell, Zoraida Caez, Edward Holmes, Henry Lucier, Sis Clemens, Ralph Berarducci, Maria Rivera, Isabella Lederer, Bianca Mercado, Dorothy Schill, Joseph Micenec, Olga Espada, and Hilda Rodriguez. Allan Anderson
Those who have asked for our prayers & those who have no one to pray for them.
July 21, 2019 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Those wishing to have their child bap zed. Need to call the office at least two months in advance to schedule the prepara on class. There is a fee for the class. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Arrangements must be made with the pastor eight months in advance in order to fulfill Diocesan requirements. Couples rather than parents or wedding coordinators should contact the church. CARE FOR THE SICK: In the occasion of an emergency call the rectory immediately. Call the rectory for a visits at home to the elderly and inform or when someone enters the hospital and wishes a visit from the parish priest. SPONSORSHIP: To be a sponsor/godparent for Bap sm or Confirma on and receive a le er of eligibility from the Pastor, a person must be a registered member of the parish for a minimum of 6 months, at least 16 years of age, received all the Sacraments through Confirma on, a ending Mass faithfully, and Married sacramentally. Come or call the office to schedule a mass for your love ones.
SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO: Aquellos que desean que sus hijos sean bautizados, Llamar a la oficina por lo menos dos meses por anticipado para registrarse y pagar por la clase de preparación al sacramento. SACRAMENTO DEL MATRIMONIO: Se deben hacer arreglos con el administrados parroquial, ocho meses antes y cumplir con los requisitos Diocesanos. CUIDADO DE LOS ENFERMOS: En ocasión de una Situación de emergencia, de enfermedad o visitas en casa o hospital y desea la visita del Párroco. PADRINOS: Padrino/madrina de Bautismo o confirmación y si Usted necesita recibir una carta comprobante del párroco la persona debe ser miembro registrado de la Parroquia por un mínimo de 6 meses, por lo menos 16 años de edad, recibió todos los Sacramentos hasta confirmación, asistir a la misa fielmente Y si es pareja, ser casado sacramentalmente. RECORDATORIO: Hay una serie de misas disponibles para honrar a tus seres queridos. Para programar una misa, llame o venga a la oficina.
ATTENTION ALL PARISHIONERS EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Thursday in the Church following the 8:30 a.m. mass un l 1:00 p.m No adora on July and August ——————————————————————————————
ATENCION FELIGRESES EXPOSICION DEL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO Cada Jueves en la Iglesia despues de la misa de las 8:30 a.m. hasta la 1:00 p.m.
Venid y adoremos!
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Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson One spring morning I visited the pastor whom I help out in his office where his dog was lounging on an over-sized towel. All of a sudden, for no apparent reason, the pooch stood and grabbed the towel and started twisting it into a spiral. Watching this, I just spurted out to the other human in the room that pooch’s behavior resembled my own on any given early morning. Pastor had a hearty laugh at that, but I was partly serious. In the midst of my morning preparations, I often find myself distractedly doing this or that instead of staying focused on getting dressed and readying myself for prayer. Nearly every self-help book, program, DVD, or podcast say the same thing as your counselor or your Aunt Louise, namely that “If you want to have a healthy lifestyle you have to set your priorities and stick with your decision.” Having the right priorities will lead you to experience balance, happiness and peace. The wrong ones only produce the opposite. People today often complain about “running in circles” much of their time, with overly busy schedules and demands coming from all sides, not the least of which are those coming through their cellphones. Only when they choose to “stop and smell the roses” do they get a break. The familiar gospel story of the two sisters Martha and Mary is often analyzed as one wherein Martha wears the “black hat” and Mary the “white one.” If you note carefully, Our Lord never sets up this characterization. It’s as if He realizes that He is dealing with two future saints, which both ladies became. The crux of the matter for Him is that one must listen to His word as the top priority for every one of His followers. Mary knew this and acted on it. True, Martha temporarily forgot this. If you’re anything like me, I can be guilty of forgetting too. Martha had to be reminded that all her legitimate concerns about properly hosting a visitor, while good in themselves, are second to hearing the Word of God. We all need reminders that our chosen priorities not be easily set aside. In fact, it’s precisely when a serious matter may be weighing us down that we need to listen to God’s voice more intently. We can’t always have a copy of the bible with us but God is always by our side. He “speaks” in a variety of ways and means. Mary knew instinctively what to do when God was literally by her side that day when their Friend came calling. So she exercised a certain wisdom that only comes with a healthy set of priorities. But to her credit, we know her sister Martha also knew just who to turn to some time later when her brother Lazarus died. Who can fault her act of faith when she finally caught up with Jesus and simply said, “Lord, if you had been here my brother would not have died”? When asked why he had been so successful, former Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry responded to a crowd of more than two thousand students at Baylor University, “In 1958, I did something everyone who has been successful must do. I determined my priorities for my life—God, family, and only then football.” (Cited in Dallas Morning News, March 2 1978). First Reading: Genesis 18:1-10a The Lord, as mediated by three men visitors, appears to Abraham. This is a storytelling device that points out both the nearness and the mysteriousness of God. Second Reading: Colossians 1:24-28 St. Paul “fills up” through his afflictions what is “lacking” in those of Christ and it gives him what he needs to endure for preaching the gospel authentically. He speaks of the mystery of the word of God that is open to all. Gospel: Luke 10:38-42 Martha and her sister Mary host Jesus in their home, typifying the practice of the early Church. “The better part”, the one thing most important for Jesus, was listening to His word. This Mary did while Martha bustled about.
San Miguel Arcángel,defendernos en la batalla, Sé nuestra protección contra la maldad y las trampas del diablo. Que Dios lo reprenda, oremos humildemente; y haz tú, oh príncipe de la hueste celestial,por el poder de Dios, arroja al infierno Satanás y todos los espíritus malignos que vagan por el mundo buscando la ruina de souan Amen
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