Saint Michael Parish November 29, 2015
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
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 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 p.m. & by request
First Sunday of Advent
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. 1
November 29, 2015
First Sunday of Advent
Lord, we await your coming!
11/29 1st Sunday of Advent 5:00 PM vigil 8:30 AM James Desmond McHugh r/o Alberta Brown 10:00 AM Keith J. Stratton, 1st Anniversary r/o Heather & Kayleigh Stratton & Grey Family 11:30 AM
11/30
Monday St. Clement Andrew, Apostle
8:00 AM
12/1 Tuesday Advent Weekday 8:00 AM Anna Gildea r/o Cookie Sullivan 12/2 Wednesday Advent Weekday 8:00 AM Health of Fred Nagle r/o Fred Nagle 12/3 Thursday St. Francis Xavier, Priest 8:00 AM 12/4
Friday
St. John Damascene, Priest & Doctor of the Church
8: 00 AM 12/6 2nd Sunday of Advent 5:00 PM vigil Joseph & Vella Farrell, 50th Anniversary r/o Their Children 8:30 AM George Brown, 15th Anniversary r/o Alberta & Family 10:00 AM Joseph & Sophie Floody r/o Lee & Sis Clemens 11:30 AM
SANCTUARY LIGHTS will burn in the Churches this week for Kathleen Chorlton at the request of Msgr. John Miller
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS: Due to the holiday publication schedule this information will appear in a later bulletin. LITURGICAL MINISTERS December 6, 2015 5:00 PM Lector & Euch. Min.: As Available 8:30 AM Lector: Walt Daskaluk Euch. Min.: Alberta Brown 10:00 AM Lector: Abrahm Amit Euch. Min.: Mariz Tanczak 11:30 AM Lectors: Cruz & Angelica Rodriguez Euch. Min.: As Available ====================================================================================
ATENCIƠN MISA: DOMINGO 12/6/15 11:30 AM EN HONOR A NUESTRA SENORA DE GUADALUPE Despues un compartir en el Hall de San Miguel VEN BIENVENIDO TODOS ===================================== PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: 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
November 29 2015 First Sunday of Advent THE SEASON OF ADVENT Advent is the liturgical season that always begins four Sundays before Christmas. The first Sunday of Advent, which also marks the beginning of the new liturgical year for the Church, could be as early as November 27 or as late as December 3rd. . The word “advent” , from the Latin, means “the coming” . When capitalized, “Advent” usually refers to “the coming of Christ into the world” or to “the liturgical period preceding Christmas”; it may also refer to the “Second Coming “ of Christ. Advent has probably been observed since the 4th century. Originally, it was a time when converts to Christianity readied themselves for baptism. During this preparation time Christians would spend 40 days in penance, prayer, and fasting to prepare for this celebration. Originally, there was little connection between Advent and Christmas.
The Advent Wreath is perhaps the most visible and common symbol of Advent and it is also one of the most popular Advent traditions for the home. Each part of the Advent wreath symbolizes our spiritual preparation for the birth of the world’s Messiah, Jesus Christ on Christmas day. The circular shape of the wreath symbolizes eternity; God who has no beginning and no end. The evergreens speak of the hope of newness or renewal of eternal life. The four candles , one for each week of Advent , symbolize the Light of God coming into our world at the birth of His Son, Jesus Christ. Usually there are three purple candles signifying repentance and waiting, and one pink or rose colored candle to symbolize joy. Sometimes a fifth candle is added, a white Candle in the center of the wreath representing Christ.
. By the 6th century, Roman Christians had tied Advent to the coming of Christ. But the coming they had in mind was not Christ’s first coming in the manager in Bethlehem, but his second coming in the clouds as the judge of the world. Many Christians still view Advent as a season to prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus.
The first candle is lit…... The first candle is called the Prophecy Candle. It reminds us of the prophets, those special persons who It was not until the Middle Ages that the Advent season was explicitly linked to Christ’s first spoke God's Word to the people during the hundreds of years before Jesus was born. The prophets told people coming at Christmas. The church today, looks what God was going to do, and they instructed the people back upon Christ’s coming in celebration while at on how to get ready. Over and over, the prophets warned the same time looking forward in eager anticipa- the people to repent their sins and to begin obeying God.
tion to the coming of Christ’s kingdom when he returns for his people.
The season of Advent is a season of hope and longing, of joyful expectation and of peaceful preparation. Many symbols and traditions are associated with Advent, such as Advent calendars, special Advent music, foods, processions and other traditions that may vary from one culture or region to the next. .
The first candle is also called the Candle of Hope. We can have hope because God is faithful and will keep the promises made to us. Our hope comes from God. As the prophet Isaiah says: “The root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the nations; the Gentiles will hope in him.” May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:12-13) 214-3
November 29, 2015 First Sunday of Advent Sunday Scripture Reflections Reading 1 Jeremiah 33:14-16 The voice of the prophet Jeremiah greets us as we enter the season of Advent. Called by God, Jeremiah preached a message of hope to the people. In today's reading we hear the promise that God will raise up, from the ancestors of King David, a ruler who will "do what is right and just." This message reminds us of Jesus our Savior. Advent is a season of hope. We prepare for the coming of God's kingdom and for Christmas. Don't delay. Begin today by praying that God will open your eyes to all the ways you can live as a person of hope. Reading 2 1 Thessalonians 3:12—4:2
Domingo Escritura Reflexions Primera lectura Jeremías 33:14-16 La voz del profeta Jeremías nos saluda al iniciar el tiempo de Adviento. Llamado por Dios, Jeremías predica un mensaje de esperanza al pueblo. En la lectura de hoy escuchamos la promesa de que Dios levantará, de entre los antepasados del Rey David, un gobernante que "practicará el derecho y la justicia". Este mensaje nos recuerda a Jesús, nuestro Salvador. Adviento es un tiempo de esperanza. Nos prepara la venida del reino de Dios y para la Navidad. No pierda tiempo. Empiece hoy rezando para que la voluntad de Dios abra sus ojos a todas las formas en que pueda vivir como una persona con esperanza.
Paul's letter is addressed to the newly formed Christian community at Thessalonica, the capital of Segunda lectura 1 de Tesalonicenses 3:12—4:2 Macedonia. He expresses his love for them and his urgent desire that they continue to make progress in living as La carta de Pablo está dirigida a una comunifollowers of Jesus Christ. He reminds them of the se- dad cristiana de reciente formación en Tesalónica, capcond coming of Christ at the end of the world. How ital de Macedonia. will they prepare? By loving one another. El expresa su amor por ellos y su urgente deseo de que continúen progresando y viviendo como seguidores de Jesucristo. El les recuerda la segunda Today's reading might seem to be a real "downer." Just as we are beginning the new liturgical venida de Cristo al final de los tiempos. ¿Cómo se prepararán? Amándose unos a otros. year, we hear Jesus' reminders to "be vigilant" and "pray." Advent is a time of preparation for Jesus' final coming. Jesus, the just one, who will judge us in the Evangelio Lucas 21:25-28, 34-36 final days of human history, wants us to be able to stand up like true Christians when that time comes. La lectura del evangelio de hoy puede ser algo deprimente. Justamente al iniciar el año litúrgico, escuchamos que Jesús nos recuerda estar "atentos" y "orar". Gospel Luke 21:25-28, 34-36
Our Advent prayer is “Lord, come!” Lord, come — into our world! Lord, come — into our lives! Lord, come — and purify our longings! Lord, come — to free us from our compulsions and sins! Lord, come — into our relationships! Lord, come — into our work! Lord, come — into our sufferings! And into the darkness of our troubled world. Amen.
El Adviento es un tiempo de preparación para la segunda venida de Jesús, el justo, quien juzgará a todos al final de la historia humana, quiere que seamos capaces de estar de pie como verdaderos cristianos cuando el tiempo llegue.
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November 29, 2015 First Sunday of Advent 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.
2015 DAY OF SANCTIFICATION FOR PRIESTS The priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia assemble each year for a day of prayer and reflection on the Sacred Priesthood. This year our priests will gather with Archbishop Chaput at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary on Monday, November 30, for the 2015 Day of Santification for Priests. Please pray for all priests of the Archdiocese with the following prayer from the Roman Missal:
Lord our God, who in governing your people make use of the ministry of Priests, grant to these men a persevering obedience to your will, so that by their ministry and life they may gain glory for you in Christ. who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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 lla======================================= me la rectoría. MOTHER BONIFACE SPIRITUALITY CENTER ATENCION: LEGION DE MARIA
Buscando nuevo miembio para el grupo Por favor llamar: Angelica Rodriguez 215-4236310 or Carmen Arroyo 267-418-8983 Gracias!
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Beloved in Mexico, Our Lady of Guadalupe has been called the “Mother of America”. She came at the beThe Legion of Mary is an Association of Catholics who, ginning of this “new world” we know as America to protect with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful and embrace us as a loving mother. She said at Tepeyac to leadership of Mary Immaculate, Juan Diego, “You have nothing to fear; am I not here who have formed themselves into a Legion for service. am your mother.” The Legion meets weekly at St. Michael’s on Mondays In this mini-retreat day, we will learn why she is From 5:30 pm—6:30 pm. They are seeking new mem- considered the Star of the New Evangelization, the meaning bers at this time. For more information please call: of the symbols on her image, and the impact she has had and Angelica Rodriguez at 215-423-6310 or continues to have on our continent. Carmen Arroyo at 267-418-8983. Thank you!
*********************** A Little Bit of Wisdom A person of faith and hope waits but does not wait in vain
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