Saint Michael Parish January 3, 2016
Rev. Arturo Chagala, Parochial Administrator Ms. Grace Galaschewski, 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 http://stmichaelsphilly.org E-mail 1saintmichaelchurch@comcast.net
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Sunday Vigil (Saturday) 5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (IC) 11:30 a.m. (español) Daily Mass Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. Holy Days Noon at Immaculate Conception (IC) 7:00 p.m. at Saint Michael (bilingual) CONFESSIONS Saturday 4:15 p.m. to 4:50
The Epiphany Of The Lord
Saint Michael Parish has been a viable part of Fishtown/Northern Liberties for 182 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 182 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.
January 3, 2016
The Epiphany of The Lord
All nations are invited to sing the Lord’s praises for they have been called to hear the good news and worship the long awaited Messiah and King with the gift of their lives. 1/3
The Epiphany of the Lord
5:00 PM vigil Joan McDevitt r/o Geri McTear 8:30 AM In Honor of St. Michael r/o Ralph Berarducci 10:00 AM John Olender Sr. 2nd Anniversary r/o Helen Olender 11:30 AM Felicita Rivera Bonaparte r/o Antonio Bonaparte
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Monday St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious
8:00 AM
Felicita Rivera Bonaparte r/o Antonio Bonaparte
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Tuesday St. John Neumann, Bishop 8:00 AM Felicita Rivera Bonaparte r/o Antonio Bonaparte 1/6
Wednesday St. Andre Bessette. Religious 8:00 AM Felicita Rivera Bonaparte r/o Antonio Bonaparte 1/7 Thursday St. Raymond of Penyafort, Priest 8:00 AM Felicita Rivera Bonaparte r/o Antonio Bonaparte
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Friday Christmas Weekday
Fellicita Rivera Bonaparte r/o Antonio Bonaparte
1/10 The Baptism of The Lord 5:00 PM vigil
Felicita Rivera Bonaparte r/o Antonio Bonaparte 8:30 AM Judge William J. Lederer r/o Marie Lederer 10:00 AM Ray Lederer r/o Wife & Children 11:30 AM Felicita Rivera Bonaparte r/o Antonio Bonaparte
SANCTUARY LIGHTS
will burn in the Churches this week for Sis Clemens at the request of Betty Healey
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS: Dec. 20, 2015 1st Collection $ 1,411.00 Christmas Flowers (to date) $ 578.00 Christmas Offering (to date) $ 307.00 Immaculate Conception (to date) $ 373.00 Retirement Fund (to date) $ 323.00 =====================================================
LITURGICAL MINISTERS January 10, 2016 5:00 PM Lector & Euch. Min.: As Available 8:30 AM Lector: Bernadette Zotter Euch. Min.: Maria Maldonado 10:00 AM Lector: Jean Robertson Euch. Min.: Jim Galdo 11:30 AM Lectors: Alfonso Pantosa & Leticia Justo Euch. Min.: As Available ====================================================================================
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Sis Clemens, Ralph Berarducci, Barbara Schindle, Maria Rivera, Osealdo Rodriguez, Joseph Galdo, Isabella Lederer, Bianca Mercado, Joanne Sherman, Mary Zarowski, Dorothy Schill, Rosita Renta, Millie Adair, Olga Espada, Hilda Rodriguez, Pat Regler, Maria Cruz, Freddie Nagle, our benefactors, those who have asked for our prayers & those who have no one to pray for them. Remember also to pray for all our deceased relatives and friends.
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
January 3, 2016 The Epiphany of The Lord THE FEAST OF EPIPHANY Epiphany is one of the oldest Christian feasts, dating back to the end of the second century. The observance had its origins in the eastern Christian Church, and included the birth of Jesus Christ, the visit of the three Magi who arrived in Bethlehem, and all of Jesus’ childhood events, up to his baptism in the Jordan by John the Baptist. Today Epiphany is celebrated on the Sunday between January 2 and January 8.
This Week We Celebrate: Monday, January 4—St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Elizabeth Ann Seton was the charming “belle of the ball” as a young woman in New York City, linked to all the first families. At the age of 19, she fell in love and married the wealthy William Magee Seton. The two had a very happy marriage, raising five children but ten years later, William’s business and health both failed. Elizabeth was left a poor widow, alone with five children to care for.. Elizabeth was raised Episcopalian but her Epiphany is a complex feast which can be seen by the love of the Eucharist led her to convert to Catholifour main ideas/themes as follows: cism. Elizabeth founded in 1812, the first congre1) Divine Manifestation: The Epiphany takes it name gation for women religious in America, the Sisters of from the Greek which denotes the visit of a god to Charity, devoted primarily to the education of the earth. The first idea of the feast is “the manifestation poor and to teaching in parochial schools. of Christ as the Son of God.”. “Begotten before the She was able to raise her five children as well as daystar and before all ages, the Lord our Savior is this live the life of a sister and also found several day made manifest to the world”. schools. In 1975 Elizabeth Ann Seton was the first 2) Royal Kingship: A second important idea in native-born citizen to be canonized. Her shrine is Epiphany is the extension of Christ’s kingship to the located at 1663 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, Pa. whole world. The revelation of Christ to the three kings at Bethlehem is a symbol of His revelation to the whole of the Gentile world. The Epiphany presents to Tuesday, January 5—St. John Neumann, Bishop us the calling of not merely a chosen few, but all nations to Christianity. John Neumann grew up in Bohemia and was always certain that he was called to be a priest. When 3) Your Light is Come: Closely linked to both these the time came for him to be ordained, the ordination themes of divine manifestation and world kingship is a was cancelled due to illness It was never reschedthird idea running through the Epiphany feast: that of uled because there was an over-abundance of priests light. During Advent the world was in darkness and in Europe. we prayed and waited in the spirit of the Jewish nation Knowing he was meant to be a priest, John which lived in expectation of the Coming Light during traveled all the way from Bohemia to New York City thousands of years. At Epiphany the Light bursts to be ordained as a member of the Redemptorist Orforth to all nations and the prophecy is fulfilled: “The der. He was the fourth Bishop of Philadelphia and Gentiles shall walk in Thy light, and kings in the encouraged the practice of Forty Hours throughout brightness of Thy rising.” the Archdiocese He was known for his holiness and learning and became the founder of the first diocesan 4) The Royal Nuptials: There is another great theme Catholic School system, going from only two schools threaded through the Epiphany feast—the theme of the to one hundred schools in his diocese. royal nuptials—the wedding of Christ with humanity. On Epiphany we do not commemorate a set of historiIn 1977, John Neumann was the first Americal facts as much as we celebrate a great mystery: can bishop to be canonized. His shrine is located at “This day the Church is joined to her heavenly St. Peter’s Church, 5th & Girard in Philadelphia, Pa. Spouse, for Christ has cleansed her crimes in the Jordan.” 214-3
January 3, 2016
The Epiphany of The Lord
Sunday Scripture Reflections Reading 1 Isaiah 60:1-6 In this first reading God’s people hear words of encouragement. God is going to “shine on them” again and give them a new opportunity to keep their covenant and be faithful. If they do that, they will be filled with joy. The writer also hints of an even more joyous time when the Messiah, Jesus Christ, will come into the world and persons will come from afar “bearing gold and frankincense.” Like the Israelites, we often fail to keep our covenant with God. But God, who is always faithful, offers us another chance to fill our lives with the peace and joy of God’s love.
Reading 2 Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6 In the second reading the people of Ephesus are told that the Good News of Jesus is meant not just for the Jews but for all people. We are called to be “co-heirs” in the promise of Jesus Christ. That means we share in his work of salvation by caring for others, by reaching out to those in need, and by being peacemakers.
Domingo Escritura Reflexions Primera lectura Isaías 60:1-6 ¡Qué visión nos da el profeta de lo que la vida puede ser, y será un día! El ve una nueva Jerusalén refulgiendo en el futuro con rica y abundante vida en el Señor. Peregrinos de todas las naciones entran en la ciudad santa a adorar a Dios, quien los ha llamado a casa. Sus corazones están arrobados de maravilla, gozo y gratitud. Para los cristianos, la nueva Jerusalén es el símbolo de la iglesia universal. La Iglesia reunida como pueblo de Dios desde el este hasta el oeste, desde el norte hasta el sur, adorando juntos y presentando su dones a Dios.
Segunda lectura Efesios 3:2-3a, 5-6 Un mensaje similar al de la primera lectura es dado al pueblo de Efesios: la buena nueva de Jesús no es sólo para unos pocos, es para todo el mundo. Todo el pueblo está llamado a compartir en la promesa de Jesucristo.
La palabra "epifanía" significa "mostrar" o "manifestación". En la fiesta de Epifanía, celebramos que Jesucristo viene, no sólo para su propia familia o su tribu o para los judíos, sino para todo el mundo, judíos y gentiles Gospel Matthew 2:1-12 (los gentiles eran los no judíos). Esta es parte del plan de Dios. Los gentiles que en ese tiempo no conocían a Dios The story of the astrologers, or magi, following the creían en ídolos, o en el destino, o en el emperador romano. light of a distant star is full of surprises. The astrologers, Pero ahora ellos han pasado suficiente tiempo en las tiniewho were Gentiles, were the first to worship Jesus as the blas. Es tiempo de traerlos y a todos nosotros, sus descennewborn King of the Jews. They found him, not in a pal- dientes, a la luz de Cristo. Eso es lo que trata de celebrar la ace surrounded by signs of wealth and might, but as a fiesta de Epifanía. helpless baby in the arms of Mary, his mother. Yet the astrologers believed and worshiped him, offering him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Then, Matthew tells us, Evangelio Mateo 2:1-12 full of joy and wonder, they returned to their distant homes. Hoy celebramos la Epifanía de Jesús a otras The astrologers had the faith and wisdom to see in naciones además de Israel. Cuando los astrólogos, los this baby the promised Messiah. magos, del este vieron la estrella aparecer en el cielo, Christ shows himself to us, too, and comes into ellos la aceptaron como una señal de que un gran líder our lives in many ways and through many people. If we are people of faith, we will find him in these little había nacido. Sin saber donde la estrella los guiaría o "epiphanies." que encontrarían, los magos salieron llevando sus regaWe will offer him our own gifts—our prayers and los. Su fe y valor fue recompensado cuando Dios les worship, our loving service of others, and our constant reveló a su propio Hijo. faith, even when it might seem hard to find him.
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Janualry 3, 2016 The Epiphany of The Lord Baptism/Bautismos Call the Rectory to make arrangements. Parents and sponsors must attend an instruction class. Llame la rectoría para hacer arreglos. Padres y padrinos deben asistir clases de instrucción. 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.
A PRAYER FOR THE NEW YEAR Pope John XXIII—Pacem in Terris “May He banish from the hearts of all men and women whatever might endanger peace. May He transform them into witnesses of truth, justice and love. May He enkindle the rulers of peoples so that in addition to their solicitude for the proper welfare of their citizens, they may guarantee and defend the great gift of peace. May He enkindle the wills of all so that they may overcome the barriers that divide, cherish the bonds of mutual charity, understand others, and pardon those who have done them wrong. May all peoples of the earth become as brothers and sisters, and may the most longed-for peace blossom forth and reign always among men and women”. And to all this we say ………... Amen.
.EXCERPTS FROM THE BULL of INDICTION of the JUBILEE OF MERCY By Pope Francis “Mercy is the very foundation of the Church’s life. All of her pastoral activity should be caught up in the tenderness she makes present to believers; nothing in her preaching and in her witness to the world can be lacking in mercy. The Church’s very credibility is seen in how she shows merciful and compassionate love.
In the present day, as the Church is charged with the task of the new evangelization, the theme of mercy needs to be proposed again and again with new enthusiasm and renewed pastoral action. It is absolutely essential for the Church and for the credibility of her message that she herself live and testify to mercy. Her language and her gestures must transmit mercy, so as to touch the hearts of all people and inspire them once more to find the road that leads to the Father.” (The above paragraphs are from the opening introductory remarks of the Pope’s Indiction. Future bulletins will present the Pope’s Program for the Year of Mercy.) ==================================
MOTHER BONIFACE SPIRITUALITY CENTER, 3501 SOLLY AVENUE IN NORTHEAST PHILADELPLHIAis offering a “Day of Reflection on God’s Merciful Love” on Saturday, January 9, 2016 from 9:30 .to 4 pm. Open your heart to receive the blessings of Pope Francis’ Extraordinary Jubilee Year! It’s a time to ponder God’s mercy, know and receive it ourselves, and resolve to be “missionaries of mercy” to others. This program will include two Bible studies, theological reflection and a refresher course on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. It concludes with Eucharistic Adoration and an opportunity for sacramental Reconciliation. Presenter: Sr. Sara Butler M.S.B. T., S.T.L., PhD., seminary professor of theology for over 25 years and consultant to the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization. Fee: $40.00—lunch included. Please call 267-359-1830 or e-mail: mbcretreat@msbt.org for more information or to register. Please register by January 4, 2016 if possible. 214-5
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