Saint Michael Parish August 2, 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
El que viene a mi nunca tendrá hambre. Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
August 2, 2015 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time The Lord provides heavenly food for the Israelites to eat. Jesus proclaims himself to be the very bread of life. We lay aside our way of life to be created anew in his image. 8/2 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM vigil
Dolores McCandless r/o Kathleen Chorlton` 8:30 AM Gregory Micenec r/o Aldo & Lois Di Domenico 10:00 AM Frank, Anna, & Robert Ankielewicz r/o Helen Olender 11:30 AM The People in the Parish 8/3 Monday Weekday 8:00 AM Deceased Members—Szalejko Family r/o Lee & Sis Clemens 8/4 Tuesday St. John Vianney, Priest 8:00 AM Ellen Callahan r/o Rita Lederer 8/5 Wednesday The Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major 8:00 AM Judge William Lederer r/o Marie Lederer
.SUNDAY COLLECTIONS: July 26, 2015 1st Collection $1342.00 C.C. H. D (To Date) $ 165.00 Mission Co-Op $ 10.00 LITURGICAL MINISTERS August 9, 2015 5:00 PM Lector & Euch. Min.: As Available 8:30 AM Lector: Bernadette Zotter Euch, Min.: Cass Micenec 10:00 AM Lector: Jean Robertson Euch. Min.: Maria Tanczak 11:30 AM Lectors: Leticia Garcia/Celia Pagan Santos Euch. Min.: As Available =======================================================================
NOTE: We are in need of Lectors for the 11:30 AM Spanish Mass, Sundays. Please contact Carmen at 267-418-8983 if interested. Thank you..
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8/6 Thursday The Transfiguration of the Lord 8:00 AM Spiritual Contribution to the Arrival of God's Kingdom on Earth r/o Ralph Berarducci 8/7 Friday St. Sixtus II, Pope & Companions, Martyrs; St. Cajetan, Priest 8:00 AM Ellen O’Connor Callahan r/o Barbara O’Connor 8/9 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM vigil John O’Connor, 11th Anniversary. r/o Barbara O’Connor 8:30 AM Silverio Berarducci (deceased) r/o Ralph Berarducci 10:00 AM The Victims of Violence 11:30 AM The People of the Parish
SANCTUARY LIGHTS will burn in the Churches this week for Joseph Kulka Sr. at the request of Joe Kulka.
STEWARDSHIP:
The crowds in today’s Gospel demanded a sign from Jesus. May our faithful stewardship be a sign to others that we, like the Ephesians in the second reading, have laid aside our former way of life and acquired a “fresh, spiritual way of thinking” in Christ. “La multitud en el Evangelio de hoy exigía una señal de Jesús. Que nuestra fiel administración sea un signo para los demás de que nosotros, como los Efesios en la segunda lectura, hemos dejado a un lado nuestra forma de vida anterior ly que hemos adquirido una “forma fresca y espiritual de pensar.” en Cristo.
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Bianca Mercado, Kenny Kendra, Joseph McGrath, Anna Batot, Joanne Sherman, Mary Zarowski, Dorothy Schill, Rosita Renta, Millie Adair, Peggy Dunbar, Joseph Sheenan, Olga Espada, Hilda Rodriguez, Diane Mills, Elizabeth Campbell, Pat Regler, Maria Cruz, Dolores Kelly, Marina Pagan, Freddie Nagle our benefactors, those who have asked for our prayers.
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. 214-1
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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. ===================================
Please pray for the health and welfare of Pope Francis and all of those who will participate in the World Meeting of Families as well as all who live and work in the areas where he will be visiting Por favor, oren por la salud y el bienestar del papa San Francisco y todos aquellos que quieran participar en el Encuentro Mundial de las familias, así como todos los que viven y trabajan en las zonas donde se va a viajar. The family which experiences the joy of faith communicates it naturally. That family is the salt of the earth and the light of the world; it is the leaven of society. Pope Francis, October 27, 2013
THURSDAY AUGUST 6TH IS THE FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION The feast of the Transfiguration is ultimately about vision. The Lord brought Peter, James and John up a high mountain in order that they might come to see. Christ gave them a glimpse of his true glory. So great is this glory that they do not know what to say. Peter begins to babble and wants to build booths or tents to capture this glory. But Peter needs to understand that this is but a brief glimpse. There are still troubles ahead and another mountain to climb (Golgatha). This vision has been wonderful but God has more than bright lights to show them. The vision he confers gives direction as well as light. His direction is clear: “Listen to my Son”. Not only does this instruction complete the vision but it also ensures greater vision in the future. If we obey Jesus Christ, if we follow him he will lead us to the light and we will see all things by it. But note, where Jesus leads is not always easy. They are going to have to accept Christ’s instruction that they follow him to Jerusalem and the cross. Only in this way will they see all things by the light of Easter glory. Do you want to see? Are you willing to make the climb with Jesus. He gives vision if we climb. He gives vision if we are immersed in his Word. But his greatest vision lies ahead if we but take up our cross and follow him through his passion, death and resurrection. May God grant us vision. =============================================
Celebracion Misa Puertorriquena Date/Dia Jueves 27 de agosto Catedral Basilica de San Pedro y San Pablo Rosario: 6:30 p.m. Misa: 7:00 p.m. Celebrante y Homilista: Obispo Nelson J. Perez, Auxiliary de Rockville Center, New York ================================
La familia que experimenta la alegría de la fe se comunica de forma natural. Esa familia es la sal de la tierra y la luz del mundo; es la levadura de la sociedad. Papa Francisco, 27 de octubre 2013 214-2
August 2, 2015
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel Reflection In today's Gospel, Jesus does what he often did as he taught people. He moves them to ever deeper levels of understanding. They had eaten the loaves that Jesus had miraculously multiplied. Now Jesus invites them to consider the "food which endures to eternal life." Finally, Jesus tells them, "I am the bread of life." This bread, then, is the bread they need in order to be able to "work the works of God." We can move to deeper understanding with Jesus too. Consider the food we eat and how, ultimately, every morsel is a gift from God. As food nourishes our bodies for our life and work, so the Bread of Life strengthens us to do God's work. ******************************* Questions to ponder: The people in today’s Gospel took boats so that they could seek Jesus. What do you do to seek Jesus in your life?
Reflexión En el evangelio de hoy, Jesús hace lo que con frecuencia enseñó a la gente. El los lleva a un nivel de comprensión más profundo. Ellos habían comido el pan que Jesús milagrosamente había multiplicado. Ahora Jesús les invita a considerar la "comida para la vida eterna". Finalmente, Jesús les dice: "Yo soy el pan de vida". Este pan es el pan que necesitan para poder "hacer el trabajo de Dios". También nosotros podemos movernos a un entendimiento más profundo con Jesús. Considere la comida que está comiendo ahora, ultimadamente, cada bocado es un regalo de Dios. Así como la comida alimenta nuestros cuerpos para nuestra vida y trabajo, así el Pan de Vida nos fortalece para hacer el trabajo de Dio ********************************** Preguntas: En el evangelio de hoy, las personas fueron en botes para ver a Jesús. ¿Qué hace para buscar a Jesús en su vida?
How does the Bread of Life, Jesus, satisfy ¿Cómo el Pan de Vida, Jesús, satisface el your hungers? hambre en su vida?
THE LORD GAVE THEM BREAD, BREAD FROM HEAVEN !
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The ‘FIRE & FAITH ‘ YOUNG ADULT GROUP at MOTHER BONIFACE CENTER 3501 Solly Avenue in northeast Philadelphia, invites all young adults to a social outing: a Phillies Baseball Game on Sunday August 30th. The game begins at 1:35 p.m. The meeting place is at the Center at 12:30 p.m.; we will carpool from the Center to Citizens Bank Ball Park. Fee: $25 (includes ticket, hot dog & drink) For more information and/or to register Please call 267-350-1835 by Wed. August 5th. =======================================================
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A SUMMER BLESSING May you walk with God this summer In whatever you do wherever you go Walking with God means... Walking with honesty & with courage, Walking with love & respect And concern for the feelings of others May you talk to God this summer And every day and in every situation Talking with God means... Praying words of praise for the beauty of creation Saying prayers of thanks for friends and good times, Asking God's help in all your decisions Expressing sorrow when you have failed May you talk with God every day. Amen. - Author unknown (Reprinted from Catholic Digest online)
BENDICIÓN DE VERANO Puede caminar con Dios, este verano en cualquier cosa que haga dondequiera que vaya Caminando con Dios significa... Caminando con honestidad y con valentía, caminando conamor y respeto y preocupación por los sentimientos de los demás puede Usted hablar a Dios este verano y todos los días y en cada situación Hablando con Dios significa... Rezando palabras de elogio para la belleza de la creación diciendo oraciones de agradecimiento para sus amigos y los buenos momentos, pidiendo la ayuda de Dios en todas sus decisiones en que expresan sudolor cuando hayan fracasado pueden hablar con Dios todos los días. Amén. - Autor desconocido (Reimpreso de Catholic Digest en línea)
Please remember that Jesus does not want us to take a vacation from him. There are Catholic churches in every part of the country and world that will be happy to welcome you to their Liturgy honoring Jesus Christ. Por favor, recuerde que Jesús no quiere que tome vacaciones de él. Hay iglesias católicas en todo el país y al mundoque estarí encantado de darle la benvenida a su liturgia honrar a Jesucristo. 214-4
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