Saint Michael Parish January 7, 2018 The Epiphany of Our Lord Rev. Arturo Chagala, Parochial Administrator Mrs. Bessy Madrid Office Manager
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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
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.
January 7, 2018 - The Epiphany of Our Lord First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6
Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson
The prophet speaks of the glorious New Zion, a splendid restoration of all Israel. The wealth of the world will come to There is a “dream factory” inside each one of us that produces items that delight us, and at other times scare us, and even warn her, and even foreign kings will bow down to her. us. St. Joseph, for example, is a prime example of experiencing the latter, followed by the wise men whose story is read today. Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3A, 5-6 Paul’s great insight is that the Gentiles are full participants in As the three of them give us pause as we hear their story again the Church. By mentioning the apostles, the author reminds on the Epiphany, we conjure up their exotic wardrobe, trained camels richly saddled, and their precious gifts. But their story his readers of the Church’s solid foundation. is not without the apprehension that evil lurking in the wings causes. In this instance, the good intentions of the visitors are Gospel: Matthew 2:1-2 threatened by a scheming neurotic tyrant named Herod. The story of the wise men’s visit to the Infant Lord brings together elements of wonder and deceit, along with love. The What offers the wise men warning is their shared dream. So three gifts, causing us to think of a party of three, may have their appearance in the Bible ends as quietly as it began. They been inspired by Matthew’s knowledge of today’s passage mount their camels and set out for their homeland, as Matthew from Isaiah. puts it, “by another way.” There is no reason to doubt God’s ability to speak to any one of us in our dreams. The mechanics of the process are well-known by our Creator. We’re the ones mystified. Of course, we have to be extra cautious in interpreting our dreams lest we yield to a superstitious credibility such as we might give to a boardwalk astrologer or a new age book. But dreams, those marvelous concoctions of our brains and minds, can be so inspirational as to decide our tomorrows. They also offer us the chance to be wiser than we ever thought we could be. Recall how they helped lift Joseph of Nazareth to sainthood by his obedience to the Lord who instructed him. Dreams come to the fore in this section of Matthew read today at Mass amid the beautiful Christmas season. This reflecting on dreams is not meant to denigrate other ways that God has to inspire us. A good book, a powerful poem, a symphony or a sunset can motivate us to do good. Above all, the biographies of many of our saints, classical ones like Theresa of Avila or Thomas More, or modern holy people like Mother Teresa or Blessed Father Stanley Rother of Oklahoma can do the same. So can the example of a family member or friend we love and admire.
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.
Yes, we might even open ourselves to wry comments when we speak of our dreams. We might even kid that a certain place is our “dream house” because it usually costs twice as much as you dreamt it would. But, as for being truly wise men and women in the living of the Christian life, we have to remember that “between tomorrow’s dream and yesterday’s regret is today’s opportunity. May your dreams inspire you in this new year and always.
January 7, 2018 - The Epiphany of Our Lord 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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