Saint Michael Parish January 29, 2017 Rev. Arturo Chagala, Parochial Administrator Mrs. Sue Fritz, 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 https:// icstmichael19122.wordpress.com/ E-mail st.michaelrcchurch1831@aol.com
Immaculate Conception Church Front & Allen Streets Office hours at Saint Michael Monday-Thursday 9 -4:00 p.m. Friday 9 - 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 Saturday 4:15 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. & by request
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Michael Parish has been a viable part of Fishtown/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.
January 29, 2017 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Blessed are the humble of the earth, blessed are the poor in spirit! Such are the ones God has chosen to confound the strong of this world. MASSES FOR THE WEEK 1/29 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 AM Kerri Laurelli r/o her Family 10:00AM For the health of David Fritz r/o his wife 11:30 AM People of the Parish 1/30 Monday Weekday 8:30 AM Joseph Floody, Sr. r/o Lee & Sis Clemens 1/31 8:30
Tuesday St. John Bosco, Priest Jerry Pisano r/o the McVeigh-McCormack Family
2/01 Wednesday Weekday 8:30 AM In Honor of St. Michael r/o Ralph Berarducci 2/02 Thursday The Presentation of the Lord 8:30 AM For Consecrated Life 2/03
Friday St. Blaise, Bishop & Martyr; St. Ansgar, Bishop 8:30 AM For the People of the Parish 2/05 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 PM SANCTUARY LIGHTS will burn in the churches this week for The People of the Parish.
Please Note: Friday Feb 3, 2017 is the Feast of Saint. Blaise He is the patron Saint of people with throat ailments. In his Honor there will be the Traditional Blessing of Throats after the 8:30 am Mass. SUNDAY COLLECTION: 1st collection, Catholic Relief Services LITURGICAL MINISTERS
January 22, 2017 $ $
1,098.00 267.00
February 05, 2017
8:30 AM Lector: Bernadette Zotter Euch. Min.: Cass Micenec 10:00 AM Lector: Abraham Amit Euch. Min.: Jim Galdo 11:30 AM Lectors: Mercedes Sanchez & Nelly Cintron 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
January 29, 2017
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday Scripture Reflections
Reading 1
Zephaniah 2;3 3:12-13
This reading from Zephaniah leads up to the theme of the Gospel, Jesus Sermon on the Mount. In Judah, “a nation without shame”, there is a remnant of faithful servants of Yahweh. They are called “the remnant of Israel.” In this remnant, the prophet addresses all of us: “All you humble of the earth, who have observed his law.” Humility is a Christian virtue and a condition to be considered “blessed,” as explained in the Gospel.
Reading 2
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
Paul addressed the slaves and “longshoremen” of Corinth: “God chose the foolish of the world to shame the wise.” Christ’s special concern for the deprived implies a lesson for those who are going by the wisdom of this world, which is pride. Paul stresses: “ It is due to God that you are in Christ Jesus.” See yourself as related to God in a sacred partnership (covenant) and then there will be no boasting before God.
Gospel
Matthew 5:1-12a
As mentioned earlier, Matthew was a Jew, writing for Christians of Jewish background. He compares Jesus often with the great lawmaker of Israel, Moses with whom all Jews were familiar. In this Bible passage, Matthew states indirectly: Moses announced the laws from Mount Sinai. Jesus, greater than Moses, does the same on “the mountain.” Matthew combines various saying of Jesus and has the Lord proclaim them in what is known now as the Sermon on the Mount. The beatitudes are ideals which we should pursue constantly, though humbly admitting that it is not easy to do so!
Domingo Reflexiones de las escrituras Lectura 1
Sofonías 2;3:12-13
Esta lectura de Sofonías conduce al tema del Evangelio, Jesús Sermón de la montaña. En Judá, "una nación sin vergüenza" hay un remanente de fieles siervos de Yahvé. Se llaman "el remanente de Israel” En este remanente, el profeta se dirige a todos nosotros: "Todos los humildes de la tierra, que han observado su ley." La humildad es una virtud cristiana y una condición para ser considerado "bendito," tal como se explica en el Evangelio. Lectura 2
1 Corintios 1:26-31
Pablo se dirige a los esclavos y "estibadores" de Corinto: ‘Dios escogió a los necios del mundo para confundir a los sabios. ’ Cristo su especial preocupación por los privados implica una lección para aquellos que están pasando por la sabiduría de este mundo, que es el orgullo. Pablo subraya: " Es debido a Dios que estás en Cristo Jesús." Vernos a sí mismo en relación con Dios en una sagrada alianza (Pacto) y entonces no habrá alardeando ante Dios.
Evangelio
Mateo 5:1-12a
Como se mencionó anteriormente, Mateo era un Judío, escribiendo a los Cristianos de origen Judío. Jesús a menudo se compara con el gran legislador de Israel, Moisés con los cuales todos los Judíos estaban familiarizados. En este pasaje de la Biblia, Mateo declara indirectamente: Moisés anunció las leyes desde el Monte Sinaí. Jesús, mayor que Moisés, hace lo mismo en "la montaña". Mateo combina diversas palabras de Jesús y tiene al Señor proclamando en lo que se conoce ahora como el Sermón de la montaña. Las Bienaventuranzas son ideales que debemos perseguir constantemente, aunque admitiendo humildemente que no es fácil hacerlo!
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January 29, 2017 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2017 CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL
Dear Friends, The theme of this year’s Catholic Charities Appeal is “Giving Hope to All.” The gift of hope is a precious treasure, especially to someone on the verge of despair. It’s the hope of the homeless person that the world has not completely forgotten him. It’s the hope of a mother that a quality education is possible for her special needs child. It’s the hope of the immigrant struggling with a new language in a new land. And it’s the hope of the Church herself for new priestly vocations while being able to care for retired Clergy who devoted their lives to the Church and her people. Hope is the opposite of despair. Where despair is darkness, hope is light. Where despair is helplessness, hope is empowerment. And this year the Catholic Charities Appeal will be a channel of hope for hundreds of thousands of people through countless organizations and ministries in the Archdiocese, and a positive source for good in all facets of the Church in Philadelphia including: * Education * Social Services * Evangelization, parish and spiritual life * Clergy * Local Mission Activities
It humbles me to know that I can once again count on your extraordinary generosity to help give hope to those in need. Gratefully yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Archbishop of Philadelphia GIVING HOPE TO ALL
The Catholic Charities Appeal is the Ar chdiocese of Philadelphia’s single most important annual fundraising initiative and we’re counting on your support. This year, the Catholic Charities Appeal will be a channel of hope for tens of thousands of people through countless organizations and ministries in the Archdiocese, and a positive source for good in all facets of the Church in Philadelphia. We ask you to look deep in your heart and be as generous as you can to help us reach our $12.5 million goal. So many people are counting on us. So we’re counting on you to give hope this year to those who need it the most. DANDO ESPERANZA A TODOS La Apelacion Caridades Católicas es la Ar quidiócesis de Filadelfia, la más impor tante iniciativa de r ecaudación de fondos anual y estamos contando con su apoyo. Este año, las Caridades Catolicas será un canal de esperanza para decenas de miles de personas a través de innumerables organizaciones y ministerios de la Arquidiócesis, y una fuente positiva para el bien en todas las facetas de la iglesia en Filadelfia. Le pedimos que mire en lo profundo de su corazón y ser tan generoso como usted pueda ayudarnos a alcanzar nuestra meta de $12.5 millones. Muchas personas están contando con nosotros. Por lo que estamos contando con usted para dar esperanza este año a aquellos que más lo necesitan. 214-4
January 22, 2017
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
PLEASE NOTE—INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING BAPTISMS: Those wishing to have their children baptized— Classes will be held on the 3rd Saturday of every month, at 11:30 a.m. in the Church Hall.Rectory. The Sacrament of Baptism will take place on the 4th Saturday of every month at 11:00 a.m. in St. Michael’s Church. ======================================== 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.. Sponsorship: In or der to be a sponsor /godpar ent 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 February and March to honor your love ones. To schedule a Mass— Please call or come to the Rectory. Thank you!
ATTENTION ALL PARISHIONERS St. Michael’s will have EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
WELCOME! EVERYONE! Catechesis for Youth and Adults Come and Listen “Come to me, all you who labor And are overburdened, And I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) BEGINNING JANUARY 30TH, 2017
* Monday and Thursdays* at 7:30 pm St. Michael’s Church 1445 N. 2nd St. Philadelphia PA 19122 Free Babysitting provided ====================================== Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage! Does the distance between you seem wide? Are you already separated? Looking for a better way? Retrouvaille…... can help and offers hope for a better relationship. Retrouvaille is a peer ministry of volunteer couples that can help you learn the tools of healthy communication, build intimacy and heal, just as they have done in their own marriages. The next program begins on the weekend of February 10 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For more information, call 1-800-470-2230. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential. ******************************
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