Saint Michael Parish December 31, 2017 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Rev. Arturo Chagala, Parochial Administrator Mrs. Bessy Madrid Office Manager
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 Temporarily No masses in the Winter time Office hours at Saint Michael Tuesday—Friday 9:30 a.m.— 1:00 p.m.
MASS /MISA Sunday Mass at St. Michael 8:30 a.m., English 10:00 a.m. English 11:30 a.m. Español Daily Mass at St. Michael Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. CONFESSIONS Contact Fr. Arturo At Rectory
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS: The Sunday collections for the 24th, & 31st will be reported in 2018
Merry Christmas!!!! 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.
December 31, 2017 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph “Family life is rooted in the unconditional love of God as witnessed by the Holy Family” MASSES FOR THE WEEK 12/31 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 8:30 AM Msgr. John Miller (deceased) r/o Bernadette Zotter 10:00 AM Luis & Margie Galdo (deceased) Steven Tanczak (deceased) r/o Jim Galdo & Family 11:30 AM Parishioners 7:00 PM Vigil Mass Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
LITURGICAL MINISTERS December 31, 2017 8:30 AM Lector: Bernadette Zotter Euch. Min.: Alberta Bown 10:00 AM Lector: Jim Galdo Euch. Min.: Maria Tanczak 11:30 AM : Pablo & Guadalupe Alameda Euch. Min.: As Available
1/1 Monday Solemnity of Mary Holy Mother of God 10:00 AM ENGLISH MASS For the People of the Parish 11:30 AM MISA en Español Por nuestros Parroquianos. 1/2 Tuesday St. Basil the Great & Gregory N. 8:30 AM Evangelization of the People 1/3 Wednesday The Most Holy Name of Jesus 8:30 AM Frank Zotter 5th Ann. (deceased) r/o Bernadette Zotter 1/4 Thursday St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 8:30 AM Evangelization of the People 1/5 Friday St John Newmann, Bishop 8:30 AM Evangelization of the People 1/7 Sunday The Epiphany of the Lord 8:30 AM Rudolph Zotter (deceased) r/o Zotter Family 10:00 AM Parishioners 11:30 AM Parishioners SANCTUARY LIGHTS
This week, the candles in the sanctuaries Will burn for the following intentions:
The evangelization of the People Please Pray for our Sick Luis Madrid, Dean Colville, Eileen Lederer, Jorge Valverde, Cheryl Howards, Elaine Hoffman, Amador & Carmen Santiago, Jane Donohue, Sonny Dunbar, Sharon Micenec, 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, Joseph Micenec, Olga Espada, Hilda Rodriguez, Freddie Nagle, and Jane Donahue. Those who have asked for our prayers & those who have no one to pray for them.
We seek God’s blessing (1,Ps) as did Mary. Because of her Son we can confidenthly call God, “ABBA”!
Happy New Year!!!!
December 31, 2017 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Those wishing to have their child bap ze Classes will be held: on September 23rd Saturday then a er on the 3rd Saturday of every month.at 11:30 a.m. in the Gallagher Hall. ================================ 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. *****************
Marriage prepara on star ng as soon as January 2018 . Specific date and me will be announce soon. ================================= 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 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.
SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO:
Aquellos que desean que sus hijos sean bautizados, La clase se llevarán a cabo empezando el Sabado 23 de Septiembre y después de esa fecha cada tercer Sabado de mes, A las 11:30 a.m. en el Salón Gallagher Hall. SACRAMENTO DEL MATRIMONIO: Se deben hacer arreglos con el administrados parroquial, ocho meses antes y cumplir con los requisitos Diocesanos. **************
Las charlas prematrimoniales empezaran en Enero del 2018. Este pendiente, pronto se dirán el dia y la hora que se impartirán. 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 a la 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 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, Por favor 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. COME, LET US ADORE! 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.
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