Saint Michael Parish May 3, 2015
Rev. Arturo Chagala, Parochial Administrator Ms. Maryellen Carroll, Director of Religious Education & Parish Services 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
I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people.
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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
El Señor es mi alabanza en la gran asamblea. Fifth Sunday of Easter
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.
May 3, 2015
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Saul witnesses the risen Jesus and boldly proclaims his Lordship. We proclaim our belief in Jesus by our love for one another. He is the vine and we the branches. Together let us praise his name in our assembly of worship. 5/3
5th Sunday of Easter
5:00 PM vigil 8:30 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM
5/4
Gregory Micenec r/o Dougherty Family Gregory Micenec r/o Stephen Schindle Frank Galaschewski, 26th Anniv., r/o Galaschewski Family For the People of the Parish
Monday Easter Weekday
8:00 AM
Joseph Patrick r/o Joseph Kulka
5/5
Tuesday Easter Weekday
5/6
Wednesday Easter Weekday
8:00 AM 8:00 AM
5/7
Mary Bowen r/o Kathleen Chorlton
Friday
8:00 AM
5/10
Rev. Howard K. Krick (deceased)
Thursday Easter Weekday
8:00 AM
5/8
Jane Hunter r/o Kathleen Chorlton
Easter Weekday
Sophie Floody r/o Lee & Sis Clemens
6th Sunday of Easter
5:00P vigil Gregory Micenec r/o Linda & John Trombetti 8:30 AM Dorothy Heron Fee r/o Rita Lederer 10:00 AM Michael Wharton r/o Barbara Galaschewski 11:30 AM Sergio Rivera r/o Gloria Rivera
==================================== SANCTUARY LIGHTS will burn in the Churches this week for Gregory Micenec at the request of Mom & Dad.
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LITURGICAL MINISTERS May 10, 2015 5:00 PM Lector & Euch. Min.: As Available 8:30 AM Lector: Walt Daskaluk Euch, Min.: Alberta Brown 10:00 AM Lector: Jean Robertson Euch. Min.: Maria Tanczak 11:30 AM Lectors: Cruz & Angelica Rodriguez Euch. Min.: As Available
=================================== STEWARDSHIP: In today’s Gospel, Jesus says that God is glorified when a disciple, grafted in Christ, produces abundantly and bears much fruit. The disciple must then be a good steward of that abundance. En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús dice que Dios es glorificado cuando un discípulo, unido en Cristo, produc abundantemente y da muchos frutos. El discípulo debe, entonces, ser un buen administrador de esa abundancia. ===================================== PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Mary Zarowski, Matthew Muldoon, Dorothy Schill, Rosita Renta, Millie Adair, Peggy Dunbar, Joseph Sheenan, Gilbert Velasquez, Olga Espada, Hilda Rodriguez, Diane Mills, Elizabeth Campbell, Pat Regler, Maria Cruz, Dolores Kelly, Marina Pagan, Freddie Nagle, our benefactors and all those who have asked for our prayers and those who have no one to pray for them.
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
May 3, 2015
Fifth Sunday of Easter
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. Forming our Faith Any adult interested in receiving instruction in preparation for Confirmation or initiation into the Catholic Church. please call Maryellen at the Rectory.
Join Us for a Great Mission! At Norris Square Park Pope Francis tells us: “All of us are called to offer others an explicit witness to the saving love of the Lord...Our falling short of perfection should be no excuse; on the contrary., mission is a constant stimulus not to remain mired in mediocrity but to continue growing .” ( Joy of the Gospel 121)
Sunday’s at 3:00 p.m. May 3, May 10 & May 17 Next Sunday, eight children of the parish will be receiving the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ for the first time. We ask that you pray for these young people as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion: Diego & Lucas Coronado, Abraham Garcia, Madison Simone, Karla, Karina & Alexis Valdez and Josue Vasquez.
Parish Calendar of Events Sunday, May 3 Parish Mission Sunday, May 3 Manna bags will be available for your “shopping “ pleasure. Bags need to be returned by May 17. This is an Archdiocesan community food drive that supports the super cupboards throughout the Archdiocese. Please be generous. Saturday, May 9 & Sunday May 10 Mother’s Day Flower Sale Sunday, May 10 Parish Mission Sunday, May 10 @ 11:30 a.m. Mass FIRST COMMUNION & May Procession Sunday May 17 Parish Mission Saturday/Sunday—May 16 & 17 Manna Food Collection Our Blessed Virgin Mary is the Mother of God and of us ALL . Please take time throughout the month of May to honor Mary and to pray to the Queen of Peace for peace in our community and the world. The world is full of
goodness and evil. The only way we can stop evil is by doing good and acting lovingly to all God’s children. Memorare REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen. Acordaos, ¡oh piadosísima Virgen María!, que jamás se ha oído decir que ninguno de los que han acudido a vuestra protección, implorando vuestra asistencia y reclamando vuestro socorro, haya sido desamparado. Animado por esta confianza, a Vos también acudo, ¡oh Madre, Virgen de las vírgenes!, y gimiendo bajo el peso de mis pecados me atrevo a comparecer ante vuestra presencia soberana. ¡Oh Madre de Dios!, no desechéis mis súplicas, antes bien, escuchadlas y acogedlas benignamente. Amén. 214-2
May 3, 2015
Fifth Sunday of Easter
In today’s scripture readings, we hear the teachings of Jesus Christ from Paul (Saul) and John. Paul went out throughout the land and preached the message to all who would listen. When one group, the Hellenists, tried to kill him other disciples quickly sent him to Tarsus. Paul, who was not Jewish, was so convincing about his faith that “with the consolation of the Holy Spirit it (Christianity) grew in numbers” and all people lived in peace. John’s letter proclaims “let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.” What the mind knows so shall the heart. He told the people to “love one another just as he (Jesus) commanded us.” Today’s Gospel from John tells of Jesus using vines and branches to illustrate the strength of his existence. Jesus is the vine and all followers are the branches. The vine is strong and provides sustenance to the branches in the same way that Jesus offers nourishment through the Word of God and suggested actions such as the Sacraments. Just as the vine withers if it is not fed with water and nutrients, we will “wither” in spirit and voice and succumb to the will of the devil. A healthy vine bears fruit but a withered vine is good only for fuel. Although fuel is important, the role of a vine and braches is to offer physical sustenance. .John further tells us that if we remain in God, God will remain in us. So we ask ourselves: • Do we allow our words and action to come together to create a better world for all people ? • Do we use Jesus as our vine and try to get as much sustenance as possible from his “branch” by participating in the Sacraments and pray every day? • Do we deny the devil’s access to our “branches” by living as authentic disciples of Jesus Christ? • In order to remain in God, do we place Jesus first and foremost in our lives? • Do we make sure the words coming from our mouth are based on truth or do we distort the message of Jesus Christ by proclaiming false information?
En las lecturas bíblicas de hoy, escuchamos las enseñanzas de Jesús Cristo de Pablo (Saulo) y John. Pablo fue a lo largo de la tierra y predicaron el mensaje a todos los que desean escuchar. Cuando un grupo, los helenistas, trataron de matarlo rápidamente otros discípulos le envió a Tarso. Pablo, que no era judía, fue tan convincente sobre su fe en que "con el consuelo del Espíritu Santo (El Cristianismo) creció en números" y todas las personas vivían en paz. Carta de Juan proclama "no amemos de palabra o discurso, sino en los hechos y de la verdad." Lo que la mente lo sabe el corazón. Él le dijo a su gente que "amaos los unos a los otros como él (Jesús) nos ha mandado." El Evangelio de hoy de Juan nos dice Jesús a través de las viñas y las ramas para ilustrar la fuerza de su existencia. Jesús es la vid y todos los seguidores son las ramas. La vid es fuerte y un medio de sustento de las sucursales de la misma manera que Jesús ofrece alimento a través de la Palabra de Dios y las acciones sugeridas como los Sacramentos. Al igual que la vid se apaga si no se alimenta con agua y nutrientes, se "diluye" en el espíritu y la voz y sucumbir a la voluntad del diablo. Un buen vid da fruto pero seca una vid es bueno sólo para combustible. Pero el combustible es importante, el papel de una vid y dependencias de ofrecer sustento físico. .John más nos dice que si permanecemos en Dios, Dios permanecerá en nosotros. Así que nos preguntamos: • ¿Es que permite que nuestras palabras y acciones a reunirse para crear un mundo mejor para todos? • ¿Hemos de utilizar Jesús como nuestro vid y tratar de obtener la mayor sustento de su "sucursal" en la participación de los Sacramentos y rezar cada día? • ¿Negamos el diablo el acceso a nuestro "sucursales" por vivir como auténticos discípulos de Jesucristo? • ¿Con el fin de permanecer en Dios, ¿es que poner a Jesús en primer lugar en nuestras vidas? • ¿Podemos asegurarnos de que las palabras de nuestra boca se basan en la verdad o no que distorsionan el mensaje de Jesucristo, anunciando información falsa? 214-3
May 3, 2015
Fifth Sunday of Easter
The World Meeting of Families Prayer God and Father of us all, in Jesus, your Son and our Savior, you have made us your sons and daughters in the family of the Church. May your grace and love help our families in every part of the world be united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel. May the example of the Holy Family, with the aid of your Holy Spirit, guide all families, especially those most troubled, to be homes of communion and prayer and to always seek your truth and live in your love. through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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¡Ayude por favor a nuestros vecinos en necesidad viven una vida mejor! Mothers Day Flowers/Día de las Madres Flores Honor your mother or someone who mothered you, with a prayer intention and rose. Honra a tu madre o a alguien que le dieron origen, con una intención de oración y de rosa. Name/Nombre _________________________________________________________________________________ Intention ________________________________________________________________________________________ # White/blanca rose (deceased)_____________ # Pink/ Rosa rose (living) ________________
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Please complete form and return it with money to the Rectory or in the collection basket. Por favor, complete el formulario y devolverlo con el dinero a la Rectoria o en la cesta de recogida. 214-4
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