Saint Michael Parish February 5, 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
Fifth 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.
February 5, 2017 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Through the power of God, we can be a light to the world, by our loving concern for others, especially the poor and the oppressed. MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY COLLECTION: 2/05 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 AM Rev. Patrick T. Brannan S. J. (Deceased) 10:00AM For the people of the Parish 11:30 AM
1st collection, Catholic Relief Services to date Catholic Charities
2/06
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Monday St. Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs
8:30 AM Robert Campbell r/o The family 2/07 8:30
Tuesday Weekday Raffaele Giacomucci & Family r/o Ralph Berarducci
2/08
Wednesday St. Jerome Emiliani St. Josephine Bakhita, virgin
8:30 AM
Msgr. Richard J. Skelly (Deceased)
2/09 8:30 AM
Thursday Weekday Bishop Martin N. Lohmuller (Deceased)
2/10
Friday St. Scholastica, Virgin
8:30 AM 2/12 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 AM Bishop Martin N. Lohmuller (Deceased) 10:00 AM Msgr. Richard J. Skelly (Deceased) 11:30 PM SANCTUARY LIGHTS
will burn in the churches this week for all those facing surgery.
January 29, 2017 $ 1,219.00 $ 293.00 $ 6.00 February 12, 2017
8:30 AM Lector: Walt Daskaluk Euch. Min.: Maria Maldonado 10:00 AM Lector: Jim Galdo Euch. Min.: Abraham Amit 11:30 AM Lectors: Pablo Perez & Guadalupe Alameda 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.
_____________________________________________ Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are. Mother Teresa
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 5, 2017
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday Scripture Reflections
Reading 1
Isaiah 58: 7-10
The unknown prophet addresses Hebrews back from exile in Babylon. In their joy over newly found freedom, they have expected too much. God’s people must seek something deeper and more genuine than just the experiences of being free. The writer goes into details of sharing, with the promise ( also directed to us ) that “then...your wound shall quickly be healed.”
Reading 2
1 Corinthians 2: 1-5
The Christian philosophy of life is defined as a sharing (First Reading), Especially of self, a sharing that hurts and can be a cross (“Jesus Christ, and Him crucified” as your example!). This is a kind of “wisdom” that many do not accept. Paul is aware that there are members in the congregation of Corinth who do not accept it either. Hence, he emphasizes that “faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God”. We should pray for it constantly.
Gospel
Matthew 5: 13-16
Domingo Reflexiones de las escrituras
Lectura 1
Isaías 58; 7-10
El desconocido profeta se dirige a los hebreos desde el exilio en Babilonia. En su alegría por la libertad recién descubierta, ellos han esperado demasiado. El pueblo de Dios debe buscar algo más profundo y más verdadero que sólo la experiencia de ser libre. El escritor entra en detalles de compartir, con la promesa ( dirigida también a nosotros ) que "entonces...tu herida será sanada rápidamente".
Lectura 2 1 Corintios 2: 1-5 La filosofía cristiana de la vida es definido como un intercambio (primera lectura), especialmente de uno mismo, un compartir que lastima y puede ser una cruz ("a Jesucristo, y éste crucificado" como su ejemplo!). Esta es una especie de "sabiduría" que muchos no aceptan. Pablo es consciente de que hay miembros de la congregación de Corinto que no la aceptan. Por lo tanto, "El enfatiza que la fe podría descansar no en la sabiduría humana, sino en el poder de Dios” Debemos orar constantemente por ello Evangelio Mateo 5: 13-16
Somos el nuevo Israel (primera lectura ) y We are the new Israel (First Reading ) and with con nuestro conocimiento de la fe (Segunda lectura) our insight of faith (Second Reading) we Christians nosotros los cristianos debemos ser "sal de la tierra." are to be the “salt of the earth.” But only by being Pero sólo por ser disueltos en los alimentos no dan el dissolved in food does salt give it its taste. sabor de sal. “You are the light of the World.” Only by dif"Vosotros sois la luz del mundo." Solamente fusing itself in the darkness does light enlighten. difundiéndose en la oscuridad la luz ilumina. Only by losing ourselves (sharing of self!) Sólo perdiéndonos (compartir de si mismo!) can we give “taste” to the life of deprived persons and podemos dar "gusto” a la vida de las personas enlighten their path when they falter. necesitadas e iluminar su camino cuando vacilan. 214-3
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“Hearts on Fire” - A Women’s Retreat ...With Anne Trufant
Dear Friends, Hope, like Faith, is a gift from God. The poor, the sick, the homeless, the vulnerable can’t give themselves hope. But, as a disciple of Jesus Christ, you can. The 2017 Catholic Charities Appeal is a wonderful opportunity to share your blessings with the least fortunate among us. St. Paul, the co-patron of our archdiocesan basilica, tells us that the three most precious virtues are Faith, Hope and Love. They’re deeply interconnected. We live our Faith when we show Love to those most in need. And in showing that Love, we bring them Hope. Your past generosity gives me great confidence that Christ will once again bestow His grace on our community of Faith. And that your donation to the 2017 Catholic Charities Appeal, motivated by Love, may continue to GIVE HOPE. Gratefully yours in Christ Most. Rev. Charles J. Chaput, O. F. Cap Archbishop of Philadelphia ************************************************ Queridos Amigos La Esperanza, como la Fe, es un don de Dios. Los pobres, los enfermos, los que no tienen hogar,los vulnerables no pueden dar Esperanza. Pero, como un discípulo de Jesucristo,se puede. El 2017 Caridades Catolicas es una oportunidad maravillosa para compartir sus bendiciones con los menos afortunados . San Pablo, co-patrono de nuestra basílica Arquidiocesana, nos dice que las tres virtudes más preciosas son Fe, Esperanza y Amor. Están profundamente interconectadas. Vivimos nuestra Fe cuando mostramos Amor a los más necesitados. Y al mostrar ese Amor, les traemos Esperanza. Su generosidad pasada me da una gran confianza de que Cristo volvera a conceder su gracia a nuestra comunidad de Fe. Y que su donación a la Apelación de las Caridades Católicas 2017, motivados por el Amor, pueda continuar dar Esperanza. Con gratitud el suyo en Cristo Most. Rev. Charles J. Chaput, O. F. Cap Archbishop of Philadelphia
Hearts on Fire! What happens when heaven invades Earth? Are you looking for more? Hove you ever read Scriptures or heard testimonies that talk about knowing Jesus in a way that you have longed for? Many think the signs and wonders of the early church no longer exist. Come join us as we unpack that first Pentecost morning, and journey with the apostles. As we encounter that same power and presence of the risen Jesus who is still changing lives today. “The Kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power” (1 Cor. 4:20) Retreat Dates: February 17-19, 2017 Begins Friday at 7:00 p.m. Concludes with Noon dinner on Sunday Registration Fee: $170.00 (includes a $40 non-refundable deposit.) R e t r e a t P r e s e n t e r: Ann Trufant is a wife, mother, recording artist, dynamic speaker and faith-filled retreat presenter. For More Information: Please call (267) 350-1830 or (267) 350-1831
WELCOME EVERYONE! Catechesis for Youth and Adults Mondays and Thursdays At 7:30 p.m. St. Michael’s Church Come and listen Free babysitting provided 214-4
February 5, 2017
Fifth 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. 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!
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The Gospel today reminds us that our lives and our deeds must serve as examples to others, pointing the way to the Father. Not for our own benefit do we labor, but so that others may see our good works and give glory to our Father in heaven.
El Evangelio de hoy nos recuerda que nuestra vida y nuestros actos deben servir como ejemplo para otros, indicando el camino hacia el Padre. No trabajamos para nuestro propio beneficio, sino para que otros puedan ver nuestras buenas obras y glorifiquen a nuestro Padre en cielo.
St. Michael’s will have EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
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Following the morning Mass until 1:00 p.m.
Christians, remember your calling “you are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World.”
COME, LET US ADORE!
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