Saint Michael Parish June 2, 2019 Seventh Sunday Easter Rev. Arturo Chagala, Parochial Administrator Bernadette Brokars– Office Manager Saint Michael Church Founded 1831
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Immaculate Conception Church Front & Allen Streets Worship Ctr Office hours at Saint Michael Tuesday—Friday 9:30 a.m.— 1:00 p.m.
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 May 19was $773.00
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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.
June 2, 2019 Go and Teach all nations I am with you always
Masses For the Week Sunday June 2, 2019 Sixth `Sunday of Eater 9:30 Victims of Abortion 11:30 Diane Rodriguez R/O Angelica Rodriquez June 3,2019 Monday 8:30 Newly ordained Priests June 4, 2019 Tuesday 8:30 For all the Children of abortion June 5, 2019 Wednesday 8:30am Allan Anderson for Health June 6, 2019 Thursday Charles J Dougherty Alice Brokars June7, 2019 2019 Friday 8:30 am Nancy Snyder R/O Jos Snyder
Sunday June 9, 2019 Pentecost 9:30 People od Parish 11:30 Newly ordained priests
Please Pray for our Sick Gerald Lee, 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. Those who have asked for our prayers & those who have no one to pray for them.
June 2 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 ——————————————————————————————
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! 214-3
Seventh Sunday of Easter Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson
It’s even on our money. I refer to that famous 13 letter motto of our country “e pluribus unum,” that is “out of many, one.” Adopted by Congress in 1782, it originates out of the union of the original 13 colonies that emerged as a single nation. In the current tension in our country over how to handle immigration, along with heated debate on the matter, that motto hangs over us as a caution and a check on anything resembling prejudice, exclusivity or even hate. It’s sad to realize that any rancor ignores the fact that we ourselves are descended from immigrants. But long before there ever was a United States, we learn from the Bible that unity among us is the prime desire of our very Creator. This infers that diversity is far from an obstacle to unity, but is rather something that enriches it. After all, Jesus died on the cross for the salvation of the whole human race, and not just a segment of it. When He rose from the dead, it was, at the very least, an endorsement from on high that everything He said and did was in accord with the divine plan. In other words, He was authentic. He was and is the Son of God, the Second Person of the divine Trinity. Attention must be paid to Him. Remember that at His baptism and transfiguration, the Father’s voice is heard commanding us to “Listen to Him.” We must approach the subject of our unity with the realization that it takes work. It takes courage. It may cost us our lives, in one way or another. We learn today that for St. Stephen, the first martyr of our Church, the cost was literally his life. Surrounded as we are right now in our country by such an atmosphere of disunity, that we might conclude that this is the norm. We take it almost for granted that there always will be a certain divide between “us” and “them.” Ah, but then we forget that through Christ, our God has entered into human history. This is the basic fact of Christmas, stripped of its jingle bells and tinsel. But if “gospel” means “good news” there is always a positive lesson present, even if we sometimes have to dig deep into the text, and our own powers of reflection to find it. In this instance of pondering unity with all its inherent difficulty, we have the words of the angel Gabriel to Mary: “Nothing is impossible for God.” I always like reading that to the congregation at Christmas time because it offers them encouragement in their faith. But Easter is the proof “par excellence” that God can do all things. At each Mass, we all receive the one Body and Blood of the risen Christ. That implies that unity is such a possibility if we truly will it, because we believers can approach our task with divine energy and backing. The story is told of a time when a little child in an African tribe wandered off into the tall jungle grass and could not be found, although the tribe searched all day. The next day the tribal members all held hands and walked through the grass together. This enabled them to find the child, but due to the cold night he had not survived. In her anguish and through tears, the mother cried, “If only we would have held hands sooner!” It is not enough that we all share a common goal. We must all work together to accomplish it without hesitation. “E pluribus unum” belongs in our hearts as well as on our money. First Reading: Acts 7:55-60 St. Stephen is the first martyr of the infant Church, whose feast is always December 26. Note that his stoning death occurs “outside the city,” where prophets, including Our Lord, were murdered. The future St. Paul is a witness here. Second Reading: Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 Acting as an Oracle, Jesus declares that He is the beginning and the end, the Alpha and Omega, of all things. He blesses martyrs in a special way. Gospel: John 17:20-26 In His prayer for His immediate disciples, Jesus also includes “all those who will believe through their word,” namely us. He defines both the vertical and horizontal dimensions of unity, and then gives the command to love one another.
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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