Saint Michael Parish April 02, 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
Fifth Sunday of Lent 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.
April 02, 2017 Fifth Sunday Of Lent Jesus is our resurrection and our life. Because he has given us of the Spirit, We are no longer dead because of sin, but alive. In Jesus is the fullness of redemption. MASSES FOR THE WEEK 4/02 8:30 AM
Fifth Sunday of Lent Dorothy A. Dragon (Deceased) Mother of Rev. Joseph W. Dragon
10:00 AM 11:30 AM
Freddie Nagle r/o Ruth Mongan For the Souls of all Deceased Priest r/o Catalina Mendez
SANCTUARY LIGHTS
This week, the candles in the sanctuaries Will burn for the following intentions: Freddie Nagle (Health) SUNDAY COLLECTION: 1st collection, Easter Flowers
March 26, 2017 $ 952.00 $ 70.00
4/03 Monday Lenten Weekend 8:30 AM People of the Parish
LITURGICAL MINISTERS 4/04 8:30
Tuesday
St. Isidore Bishop and Doctor of the Church. Deceased Friends r/o Ralph Berarducci
4/05 Wednesday St. Vincent Ferrer, Priest 8:30 AM Joseph McGough Jr. r/o Dolores McGough 4/06 Thursday Lenten Weekday 8:30 AM People of the Parish 4/07
Friday St. John Baptist de la Salle, Priest. 8:30 AM People of the Parish 4/09 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 8:30 AM People of the Parish 10:00 AM Freddie Nagle 11:30 PM For the souls of all Deceased Priest r/o Catalina Mendez
April 09, 2017
8:30 AM Lector: Bernadette Zotter Euch. Min.: Alberta Bown 10:00 AM Lector: Jean Robertson Euch. Min.: Maria Tanczak 11:30 AM Alfonso Pantoja & Leticia Justo 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, Edward Holmes, Henry Lucier, Sis Clemens, Ralph Berarducci, Maria Rivera, Isabella Lederer, Bianca Mercado, Dorothy Schill, Olga Espada, Hilda Rodriguez, Freddie Nagle, Joseph Micenec 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
April 02, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Lent 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.
Sunday Scripture Reflections Reading 1 Ezekiel 37:12-14 Using the language of vision Ezekiel sees the Jews In exile to be as dead as the bones of dead men scattered on a battlefield. The Lord brings these bones back to life, and breathes a new spirit into them and resettles them upon their own land. The prophet refers to the exiles return to their home country, where they will start a new life. Reapplied to us today, the message, God’s word is: A Christian who is indifferent and/or disappointed by Church life, confused about changes, a person about to give up, is like those dry bones. God promises: “I will put my spirit in you that you may live.” A Christian believes this and can pray: “With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption”.
Second Reading Rom 8:8-11 Guided by God, Paul states that those who are “in the flesh.” that is, those who look at life solely from the viewpoint of the flesh, get nowhere. But as a baptized Christian your are not “ in the flesh;” you are not your real self. You have not sufficiently died to your old self. The Spirit dwells in you. Let him animate you. The main point is that as a Christian you should respond to this internal power in you, only then will you really be alive. Note that Paul uses “Spirit of God,” “Spirit of Christ, ”Spirit,” and even “Christ "interchangeably. In each case the point is the divine indwelling seen as a principle of life.
Gospel of John 11:1-45 or 11:3-7
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!
John relates Jesus miracles as “signs,” earthly realities that indicate a full reality to come, Inspired by God, what does John wish to indicate by relating this miracle of Jesus? We notice that the evangelist places the Lazarus story just before the passion narrative. significantly, he remarks: “From that day on they planned to kill (Jesus). This passage teaches: Jesus, calling himself the resurrection and the life will die to inaugurate the resurrection of human beings. “Jesus as the Father raises the dead and fives life, so also does the son five life to whomever he wishes” John suggests that you should put your faith in Jesus. as many Jews did when they witnessed the raising of Lazarus 214-3
April 02, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Lent
Announcements
Upcoming Events at Saint. Michael Parish 0DUN \RXU &DOHQGDUV
Baptism Classes: For those wishing to have their Children baptized Saturday April 1st, 2017 at 11:30 a.m.
Rice Bowls to be returned This coming Saturday April 8th Place them in the collection basket
Palm Sunday April 9th Immediately following the 8:30 a.m. mass at St. Michael there will be a PROCESSION to the Immaculate Conception Church At 100 West Allen Street
April 13th Holy Thursday—Jueves Santo Mass of the Lord’s Supper 6:00 p.m. April 14th Good Friday– Viernes Santo The Passion of Our Lord– 3:00p.m. April 15th Holy Saturday– Sabado Santo Easter Vigil –8:00 p.m. April 16th Easter Sunday-Domingo de Pascua St. Michael 8:30 mass 10:00 a.m. mass (Immaculate) St. Michael mass 11:30 (Español) Confirmations Are scheduled for: May 2, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Candidates to be at Church hall at 2:40 p.m. First Holy Communions Are Schedule for: May 7th, 2017 at 11:30 a. m. All Masses of the Triduum will be offered for the Living and Deceased Members of the Parish. 214-4
Fifth Sunday Of Lent SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO: Aquellos que desean que sus hijos sean bautizados, La clase se llevarán a cabo el 3er Sábado de cada mes, A las 11:30 a.m. en el Salón de la Iglesia. El Sacramento del Bautismo, tendrá lugar el 4to Sábado de cada mes, a las 11:00 a.m. en la Iglesia
para mas información comunicarse ala oficina. =========================== SACRAMENTO DEL MATRIMONIO: Se deben hacer arreglos con el administrados parroquial, seis meses antes y cumplir con los requisitos Diocesanos. Si alguna de las partes estaba casada previamente, Una anulación debe ser otorgada antes de seleccionar la fecha del matrimonio.
==================================== 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. Llame inmediatamente ala Parroquia!
==================================== PADRINOS: Para ser padrino/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…
=================================== RECORDATORIO: Hay una serie de misas disponibles para honrar tus seres queridos. Para programar una misa Por favor llame o vaya a la Parroquia!
Reflexiones de las Escrituras dominicales Lectura 1 Ezequiel 37: 12-14 Usando el lenguaje de la visión. Ezequiel ve a los judíos en el exilio están tan muertos como los huesos de los hombres muertos, dispersos en un campo de batalla. El señor trae estos huesos de nuevo a la vida, y respira un nuevo espíritu en ellos y los repone en su propia tierra. Y los restablece en su propia tierra. El profeta se refiere al regreso de los exiliados a su país de origen, donde comenzarán una nueva vida. Re-aplicados a nosotros hoy, el mensaje, de la palabra de Dios, es un cristiano que es indiferente y / o Decepcionado por la vida de la Iglesia, confundido por los cambios, una persona a punto de rendirse, es como esos huesos secos. Dios promete: "Yo pondré mi espíritu en vosotros para que viváis." Un cristiano cree esto y puede orar: "Con el Señor hay misericordia y plenitud de redención".
Segunda Lectura Rom 8: 8-11 Guiado por Dios, Pablo declara que aquellos que están "en la carne", es decir, aquellos que miran la vida únicamente desde el punto de vista de la carne, no llegan a ninguna parte. Pero como cristiano bautizado, tu no estas "En la carne", o por lo menos no debes estar en la carne Si actúas como que no estas en la carne No has muerto lo suficiente atu viejo yo El Espíritu habita en vosotros. Deja que te anime. El punto principal es que como cristiano debes responder a este poder interno en ti. Solamente entonces estarás realmente vivo. Tenga en cuenta que Pablo usa "Espíritu de Dios", "Espíritu de Cristo", "Espíritu", e incluso "Cristo" intercambiablemente, en cada caso el punto es la divinidad divina vista como un principio de vida.
Evangelio de Juan 11: 1-45 o 11: 3-7
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
Juan relata los milagros de Jesús como "signos", realidades terrenales que indican una realidad plena por venir, Inspirado por Dios, ¿qué quiere Juan indicar relatando este milagro de Jesús? Observamos que el evangelista coloca la historia de Lázaro justo antes de la pasión narrativa. Significativamente, señala: "A partir de ese día planeaban matar (Jesús). Este pasaje enseña: Jesús, llamándose a sí mismo la resurrección y la vida morirá para inaugurar la resurrección de los seres humanos. "Jesús como el Padre resucita a los muertos y da vida igualmente el hijo da vida a quien el quiere" Juan sugiere que usted debe poner su fe en Jesús. Como hicieron muchos judíos cuando fueron testigos de la resurrección de Lázaro 214-5
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