Saint Michael Parish February 26, 2017 Rev. Arturo Chagala, Parochial Administrator Mrs. Sue Fritz, Office Manager Mrs. Delia Silva, Receptionist
Saint Michael Church Founded 1831
1445 North Second Street Philadelphia, PA 19122 215-739-2358 Fax: 215-739-5766 https:// icstmichael19122.wordpress.com/ E-mail st.michaelrcchurch1831@aol.com
Immaculate Conception Church Front & Allen Streets
Office hours at Saint Michael Tuesday—Friday 9:00 a.m.— 1:00 p.m.
MASS /MISA Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (IC) 11:30 a.m. (español) Daily Mass Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.
Holy Days Noon at Immaculate Conception (IC) CONFESSIONS Contact Fr. Arturo At Rectory
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 Santo Michael ha sido una parte viable de Fishtown/Northern Liberties por 185 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.
February 26, 2017
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Our heavenly Father is with us, ever providing for our needs. He is Always mindful of us in him we shall never be disturbed. All should regard us as servants of Christ. MASSES FOR THE WEEK 2/26 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 AM Deacon Philip E. Heaney (Deceased) 10:00AM Rev. William J. Smith (Deceased)
SANCTUARY LIGHTS
This week, the candles in the sanctuaries Will burn for the following intentions: Reverend William J. Smith
11:30 AM
Eladia Cartagena r/o Elba Suarez
SUNDAY COLLECTION:
2/27 8:30 AM
Monday Weekday Maureen Miller (surgery) r/o Dolores Mcgough
1st collection, Catholic Charities The Care of Aging and Ill Priests
2/28 8:30
Tuesday Weekday Mary A Brady (Deceased) Mother or Rev. Patrick J. Brady People of the Parish
10:30
3/01 Wednesday Ash Wednesday 8:30 AM (St.M.) Mass 12:00 NOON ( I..C. ) Mass 6:00 PM ( St. M.) Only Distribution of Ashes Ashes will only be distributed during these times 3/02 8:30 AM
Thursday Weekday Robert Campbell r/o The Family
3/03 Friday St. Katharine Drexel, Virgin 8:30 AM For the people of the parish
3/05 First Sunday of Lent 8:30 AM Greg Micenec r/o Mom & Dad 10:00 AM Mary A. Brady (Deceased) 11:30 PM People of the Parish
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
February 19, 2017 $ 1143.00 $ 13.00 $ 223.00
March 5, 2017
8:30 AM Lector: Bernadette Zotter Euch. Min.: Maria Maldonado 10:00 AM Lector: Abraham Amit Euch. Min.: Jim Galdo 11:30 AM Cruz & Angelica Rodriguez Euch. Min.: As Available PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Elaine Hoffman, Amador & Carmen Santiago, Sonny Dunbar, Sharon Micenec, Michael Jordan, Carmen Robles, Ray Fenner, John Halgen, Audrey Brown,Edward Campbell, Zoraida Caez, Ann Marie Szewczak, Edward Holmes, Henry Lucier, Sis Clemens, Ralph Berarducci, Maria Rivera, Isabella Lederer, Bianca Mercado, Dorothy Schill, Olga Espada, Hilda Rodriguez, Freddie Nagle, our benefactors, those who have asked for our prayers & those who have no one to pray for them.
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 26, 2017
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary time
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Those wishing to have their child baptize Classes will be held: on the 3rd Saturday of every month at
11:30 a.m. in the Gallagher Hall. The Sacrament of Baptism: will take place on the 4th Saturday of every month At 11:00 a.m. in Saint Michael Parish. ======================================= SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Arrangements must be made with the pastor six months in advance in order to fulfill Diocesan requirements. Couples rather than parents or wedding coordinators should contact the church. If either party was previously married, an annulment must be granted prior to the selection of a future wedding date. 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: Sponsorship: In order to be a sponsor/godparent for Baptism or Confirmation and receive a Letter 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 Confirmation, attending Mass faithfully, and if applicable, married sacramentally. ======================================= REMINDER: There are a number of Masses available throughout the months of March and April to honor your love ones. To schedule a Mass— Please call or come to the Rectory. Thank you! ======================================= A T T E N T IO N A L L P A R I S H I O N E R S EXPOSITION OF THE
BLESSED SACRAMENT Every Thursday in the Church following the 8:30am mass until 1:00 p.m.
COME, LET US ADORE!
Fromm the Pastor’s Desk: Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, we hear in today’s Gospel: “Seek first the Kingdom of God And his righteousness, and all these things (food, Clothes, or any need) will be given you besides”. As Christ’s disciples and members of his body, we are reminded of what our Christian vocation in the world, our city, our house, our parish and our family House. We are called to search for the kingdom of God ( Kingdom of peace, forgiveness, mercy, love to The enemy, gratitude and thanksgiving). Which must be the personal priority to find true Happiness according to God’s plan. The righteousness of the Kingdom of God provides For us what we had lost since the origins of creation Because of Adam’s and Eve’s fall: communion in Love with God and our neighbors. Only in this type of communion, does man find meaning in his life. Sin takes away the meaning of our life in God’s plan And this situation forces us to search for happiness not any more in God’s plan, but in any source of Human or material goods. The greed for money is not just a concrete reality to Find “happiness”, but it is also a symbol or representation of other realities man searches for to posses meaning of life such as the feeling of power, control, Security, etc. This situation stops man from searching the Kingdom of God and his righteousness. That is why Christ tell us that “ no one can serve two masters”. Whom do you Serve? Don’t give a quick answer. Let us pray to God To give us sincerity of heart. Fr. Arturo Chagala
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February 26, 2017
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary time
LENT IS…… More than just Ashes, Abstinence and Fasting.. It is not just a time for “self-improvement”. The main purpose of this season is God’s work of grace, not our acts of humility. It is a time for conversion: to rediscover and renew the graces of our baptism through the contemplation of our Lord’s loving sacrifice for our Salvation. The focus should be, not on ourselves, but on Jesus. We need to turn to Jesus and beg him for a renewed experience of his presence in our lives. Christ, our Savior, is our Model.
CRS Rice Bowl is a Lenten faith for mation pr ogr am that helps us to live in solidarity with the poor and vulnerable around the world. We pray to reflect on what type of person we are called to be. We fast to remove obstacles that get between us & God, and to remember those w/o enough to eat. We give to honor Jesus’ call to serve those in need. Plato de Arroz de CRS le da vida a la Cuar esma. Plato de Arroz de CRS ayuda a millones de personas cada año a enriquecer su caminar cuaresmal. El programa nos ayuda a acercarnos más a Jesús como preparación para la Pascua de Resurrección. Oramos para profundizar nuestra relación con Dios y reflexionar sobre la persona que Dios nos llama ser. Ayunamos para remover las cosas que se interponen entre Dios y nosotros, abriendo nuestros corazones hacia una respuesta solidaria frente aquellos que no tienen suficiente que comer. Compartimos donativos para encarnar el llamado de Jesús a servir a los mas necesitados. Recuerde, sus sacrificios de Cuaresma cambia vidas.
Attention all Parishioners
March 2 Reconciliation and Penance Service 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall Atencion Feligreses En Preparacion a la Cuaresma tendremos una Celebracion Penitencial, las confesiones seran Marzo 2 a las 7:30 p. m. En el salon Parroquial
Catholic Charities helps to fund the following Ministries with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia: *Special Education *Life, Family & Laity *Catholic Social Services *Mission Parishes *Retired & Sick Priests *Cultural Ministries * Stewardship Please help our neighbors in need to live a better life! Por Favor Ayude a nuestros vecinos en necesidad a vivir una vida major!
W E L C O M E E V E R Y O N E! **************************** A LITTLE BIT OF WISDOM Lord Jesus, may I never be so blind as to think I can see the limits of your mercy. ****************************
Talks for Youth & Adults At 7:30 p.m. come and listen Free babysitting provided 214-4
February 26, 2017
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary time
SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO: Aquellos que desean que sus hijos sean bautizados, Las clases se llevarán a cabo En el tercer sábado de cada mes, a las 11:30 a.m. en el Salón de la Iglesia. El Sacramento de Bautismo, tendr á lugar el cuar to sábado de cada mes, a las 11:00 a.m. en la Iglesia de San Miguel.
para mas información comunicarse ala oficina. ======================== SACRAMENTO DEL MATRIMONIO: Se deben hacer arreglos con el administrador parroquiano, seis meses antes para cumplir con los requisitos diocesanos. Las parejas en lugar de los padr es o coor dinadores de bodas deben comunicarse con la parroquia. Si alguna de las partes estaba casada previamente, una anulación debe ser otorgada antes de la selección de una fecha futura de la boda. ==================================== CUIDADO DE LOS ENFERMOS: En ocasión de una llamada de emergencia llame ala parroquia inmediatamente. Llamar a la parroquia para visitas a domicilio y Visitas a los ancianos e infor mar cuando alguien Entra en el hospital y desea una visita del Párroco. ==================================== PADRINOS: Para ser padrino o madrina de Bautismo o confirmación y si Usted esta en necesidad de recibir una carta de elegibilidad 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 ala misa fielmente Y si es pareja, ser casado sacramentalmente. ==================================== AT ENCION PARROQUIANOS EXPOSICION DEL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO
Cada Jueves en la Iglesia despues de la misa de las 8:30am hasta la 1pm.
VENID, Y ADOREMOS
DEL ESCRITORIO DEL ADMINISTRADOR PARROQUIAL
Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo, escuchamos en el Evangelio de hoy: "Buscad primeramente el Reino de Dios y su justicia, y todas estas cosas (comida, ropa, o cualquier necesidad) se les serán dadas además ". Como discípulos de Cristo y miembros de su cuerpo, nos recuerda lo que nuestra vocación cristiana es en el mundo, nuestra ciudad, nuestra casa, nuestra parroquia y nuestra familia en nuestra casa. Estamos llamados a buscar el reino de Dios (Reino de paz, perdón, misericordia, amor al enemigo, gratitud y acción de gracias). Que debe ser la prioridad personal para encontrar la felicidad según el plan de Dios. La justicia del Reino de Dios provee para nosotros lo que habíamos perdido desde los orígenes de la creación Por la caída de Adán y Eva: la comunión en el amor con Dios y nuestros vecinos. Sólo en este tipo de comunión, el hombre encuentra sentido en su vida. El pecado quita el significado de nuestra vida en el plan de Dios y esta situación nos obliga a buscar la felicidad no más en el plan de Dios, sino en cualquier fuente de bienes humanos o materiales. La codicia por el dinero no es sólo una realidad concreta para encuentrar la "felicidad", pero es también un símbolo o representación de otras realidades que el hombre busca para poseer significado de la vida tal como la sensación de poder, control, Seguridad, etc... Esta situación impide que el hombre busque el reino de Dios y su justicia. Por eso Cristo nos dice que "Nadie puede servir a dos amos". A quien sirves? No dés una respuesta rápida. Oremos a Dios para que nos conceda sinceridad de corazón. Fr. Arturo Chagala
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