Saint Michael Parish September 27, 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.
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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 p.m. & by request
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Twenty-Sixth 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 ños. 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.
September 27, 2015
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Moses and Jesus both attest to the fact that the work of the Spirit cannot be confined by an institution, and that no one can claim monopoly of the Spirit’s charism, or wisdom. Beware of growing rich while neglecting the rights and needs of others. 9/27
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO MASSES AT ST. MICHAEL’S & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION FOR THIS SUNDAY. INCLUDING THE SATURDAY NIGHT VIGIL 9/28 Monday St. Wenceslaus, Martyr, St. Lawrence Ruiz & Companions, Martyrs 8:00 AM Birthday Mass for Thomas Lederer r/o Rita Lederer 9/29
Tuesday Ss. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, Archangels 8:00 AM Deceased Members—Gildea Family r/o Cookie Sullivan
SANCTUARY LIGHTS will burn in the Churches this week for The Parishioners of Immaculate Conception at the request of Ed Eldridge in Thanksgiving for their Support & Prayers. ===================================== LITURGICAL MINISTERS October 4, 2015, 5:00 PM Lector & Euch. Min.: As Available 8:30 AM Lector: Bernadette Zotter Euch. Min.:Alberta Brown 10:00 AM Lector: Abraham Amit Euch. Min Grace Galaschewski 11:30 AM Lectors: Cruz & Angelica Rodriguez Euch. Min.: As Available ====================================================================================
9/30 Wednesday St. Jerome, Priest & Doctor of the Church 8:00 AM Msgr. Bartholomew J. O’Brien –deceased 10/1 Thursday St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin & Doctor of the Church 8:00 AM 10/2 Friday The Holy Guardian Angels 8:00 AM 10/4 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM vigil Ellen Callahan r/o Schindle Family 8:30 AM Kathleen Chorlton r/o Msgr. Miller 10:00 AM Joseph Zarowski r/o Mary Zarowski 11:30 AM The People of the Parish —————————————————————— SUNDAY COLLECTIONS Due to a change in the publishing schedule, this information will appear in a later bulletin.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: 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. .Also, remember in your prayers Our recent deceased: Catherine T. Wagner, Ramon LaBoy and John Regler. Please note: If you wish to include the names of those in need of prayers, please call the rectory. The names will remain on the list for four weeks and then be removed unless otherwise notified.. Thank you.
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
September 27, 2015
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
ANGELS FOR THIS WEEK September 29 Saints Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Archangels
The 3 Archangels are the only angels named in Sacred Scripture and all three have important roles in the history of salvation. St. Michael is the leader of all the angels. Christian Marriage/Matrimonio tradition recognizes four offices of St. Michael: (1) to fight Arrangements must be made six months in adagainst Satan, (2) to rescue the souls of the faithful from the vance in order to fulfill Diocesan requirements. power of the enemy, especially at the hour of death, (3) to be Debe hacer arreglos seis meses de antemano para the champion of God’s people, (4) to call away from earth and bring people’s souls to judgment. cumplir los requisitos diocesanos. St. Gabriel is mentioned 4 times in the Bible. Most Care for the Sick/Cuido para los enfermos significant are Gabriel’s 2 mentions in the New Testament: to announce the birth of John the Baptist to his father Zacharias, In the occasion of an emergency call the rectory immediately. Call the rectory for visits at home to and at the Incarnation of the Word in the womb of Mary. the elderly and infirm or when someone enters the Christian tradition suggests that it was Gabriel who appeared to St. Joseph & to the shepherds, and also that it was he who hospital and wishes a visit from the parish priest. “strengthened” Jesus during his agony in the garden of En caso de una emergencia llame la rectoría Gethsemane. inmediatamente. Para visitas en casa de las St. Raphael is only mentioned in the Book of Tobit. His office is generally accepted by tradition to be that of healpersonas mayores y enfermas o cuando alguien este en el hospital y desee una visita del sacerdo- ing and acts of mercy. He is also identified with the angel in John 5:1-4 who descended upon the pond and bestowed healte ing powers upon it so that the first to enter it after it moved llame la rectoría. would be healed of whatever infirmity he was suffering.. ===================================================
St. Michael’s Religious Education Classes : Saturday from 9:00 AM—10:30 AM in the Church Hall For more information regarding registration & the program: Please feel free to call: Gwendy at 832-770-0238 or Reina at 469-867-2310
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A Little Bit of Wisdom Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching at my doorway. For whoever finds me finds life. Proverbs 8:34,35
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October 2 Feast of the Guardian Angels Perhaps no aspect of Catholic piety is as comforting to parents as the belief that an angel protects their little ones from dangers real and imagined. Yet guardian angels are not only for children. Their role is to represent individuals before God, to watch over them always, to aid their prayer and to present their souls to God at death. The concept of an angel assigned to guide and nurture each human being is a development of Catholic doctrine and piety based on Scripture but not directly drawn from it. In the Old Testament God’s angels were His ministers who carried out his behests, and who were at times given special commissions, regarding men and mundane affairs. There is no special teaching; the doctrine is rather taken for granted than expressly laid down. But in the New Testament the doctrine is stated with greater precision. Angels are everywhere the intermediaries
between God and man. Jesus’ words best support the belief: “See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father”. (Mt 18:10) 214-2
September 27, 2015
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday Scripture Reflections
Domingo Escritura Reflexions
Reading 1 Numbers 11:25-29
Primera lectura Números 11:25-29
Así como algunas personas envidian las posesiones materiales de su prójimo, también algunos envidian los dones espirituales de otros. Esta historia sobre Moisés es un maravilloso ejemplo de un líder religioso que quería compartir su don de profecía con los demás. Sin embargo, algunos israelitas estaban celosos de los dones de Moisés. Ellos querían que eso fueran para unos pocos. Moisés les dijo que él desea que el Señor diera su espíritu a todos los israelitas. Podemos seguir el ejemplo de Moisés comparWe can follow the example of Moses by sharing our tiendo nuestros dones con generosidad en la iglesia, y gifts generously in the Church, and by avoiding any envy of evitando envidiar a los que tienen dones que creemos son mayores que los nuestros. those whose gifts may appear to be greater than our own. Just as people sometimes envy their neighbor's possessions, they may also envy the spiritual gifts of others. This story about Moses is a wonderful example of a religious leader who wanted to share his gift of prophecy with many others. However, some of the Israelites are jealous of Moses' gift. They want it to be kept by the privileged few. Moses tells them that he wishes the Lord would bestow his spirit on all the Israelites.
Segunda lectura Santiago 5:1-6 Reading 2 James 5:1-6 Once again Saint James is warning Christians about practicing the faith they profess. The rich who crave for expensive possessions and store up wealth for themselves should fear God's judgement. Those who gained their wealth by cheating their workers should weep and repent. James compares those who live in selfish luxury with calves fattened for the slaughter. This harsh warning needs to be heard by all Christians who live in a materialistic society. We are not to steal from or cheat others of a just wage. Whatever money and possessions we have are to be shared with those in need. By doing so, we "store up riches in heaven" (Matthew 6:20).
Una vez más, Santiago aconseja a los cristianos sobre como practicar la fe que profesan. El rico que almacena riqueza y que anhela caras posesiones sólo para ellos deben temer al juicio de Dios. Los que obtienen su riqueza engañando a sus trabajadores deberían llorar y arrepentirse. Santiago compara a los que viven con comodidad egoístamente con los bueyes engordados para el sacrificio. Este aviso debe ser escuchado pro todo cristiano que vive en una sociedad materialista. No debemos robar ni despojar a los demás de una paga justa. Cualquier posesión y dinero que tengamos es para compartirla con los necesitados. Al hacer eso, estamos "almacenando riqueza para el cielo" (Mateo 6:20).
Evangelio Marcos 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Gospel Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
Igual que Moisés antes que él, Jesús quiere que el poder sanador de Dios sea compartido por la mayor Like Moses before him, Jesus wants God's healing power to be shared by as many as possible. When a disciple cantidad de personas posible. Cuando los discípulos complains about a man who ishealing in Jesus' name but who protestaron sobre un hombre que quería ser sanado en nombre de Jesús porque no era de su grupo, Jesús le is not one of their company, Jesus assures him, "Anyone aseguró: "El que no está contra nosotros está con nowho is not against us is with us.” Doing good is not to be sotros". Hace el bien no es exclusivamente de unos porestricted to an exclusive few. Giving good example to the "little ones" or those of simple faith will be rewarded. Any- cos. Dar buen ejemplo a los "pequeños" o los de fe simple será recompensado. Todo aquel que de mal ejemplo one who leads them astray deserves punishment. merece ser castigado. Porque nuestras manos, pies y ojos pueden Since our hands, our feet, and our eyes can lead us llevarnos a pecar, debemos usarlos en forma que honren into sin, we are to use them in ways that honor God's Kingel reino de amor, paz y justicia de Dios. Haciendo esto dom of love, justice, and peace. By doing so, we help to ayudamos a hacer visible el reino de Dios en nuestro memake God's reign visible in our midst. dio. 214-3
September 27, 2015 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time CONTINUING WITH QUOTES FROM POPE FRANCIS’ ENCYCLICAL….
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“What kind of world do we want to leave to those who come after us, to children who are now growing up? This question not only concerns the environment in isolation; the issue cannot be approached piecemeal. When we ask ourselves what kind of world we want to leave behind, we think in the first place of its general direction, its meaning and its values. Unless we struggle with these deeper issues, I do not believe that our concern for ecology will produce significant results. But if these issues are courageously faced, we ========================================= are led inexorably to ask other pointed questions: CALLING ALL What is the purpose of our life in this world? ST. EPHREM SCHOOL ALUMNI Why are we here? What is the goal of our work and all St. Ephrem Parish in Bensalem, Pa., is celebrating its our efforts? What need does the earth have of us?” 50th Anniversary. As a way to celebrate we are invit“We must regain the conviction that we need ing all former teachers, religious, and alumni to an one another, that we have a shared responsibility for All Class Reunion on Sunday, October 4 others and the world, and that being good and decent from 1:30 pm—4:30 pm. are worth it. We have had enough of immorality and the If you or your family attended St. Ephrem School, mockery of ethics, goodness, faith and honesty. It is please go to www,stephrem.com and complete the time to acknowledge that light-hearted superficiality has school reunion registration form on the main page. done us no good. When the foundations of social life Any questions call: are corroded, what ensues are battles over conflicting Gwen Kochanski at 215-639-4958. interests, new forms of violence and brutality, and Please spread the word about the reunion. obstacles to the growth of a genuine culture of care for Thank you. the environment.” ===================================== La Salle College High School “Yet all is not lost. Human beings, while Open House & Entrance Exam capable of the worst, are also capable of rising above themselves, choosing again what is good and making a La Salle College High School new start, despite their mental and social conditioning. 8605 Cheltenham Avenue We are able to take an honest look at ourselves, to Wyndmoor, PA. 19038 acknowledge our deep dissatisfaction, and to embark Springfield Township, Montgomery County on new paths to authentic freedom. will hold an Open House on No system can completely suppress our open- Sunday, October 4, 2015 from 11:00 am -2:00 pm. ness to what is good, true and beautiful, or our GodProspective students and their parents are invited to given ability to respond to the grace at work deep in our tour the school and 84 acre campus. hearts. I appeal toeveryone throughout the world not to The Scholarship and Entrance Exam forget this dignity which is ours. No one has the right for 8th Grade Boys will be held at the school to take it from us.” on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 8:30 am. For questions or additional information, (The above excerpts, and those in previous bulletins, are please contact the Admissions Office only a small sample of what is contained in Pope Francis’ at 215-402-4800 or admissions@lschs.org. important message to us. The complete encyclical, and also Information can also be found on the various summaries, can be found on the Internet.) school’s web site at www.lschs.org 214-4
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