Saint Michael Parish January 17, 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
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
Second 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. 1
January 17, 2016
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
At Cana in Galilee, Jesus performed the first of his signs, revealing his glory to his disciples. and later to the nations. He has revealed as well the manifestation of the Spirit who distributes different gifts as he chooses. 1/17
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 PM vigil Grace Harris r/o Geri McTear 8:30 AM Joan McDevitt r/o John & Markie Geist 10:00 AM Catherine Johnston, 1st Anniversary, r/o Colleen Johnston 11:30 AM Deacon Zoile Martes & Carmen Martes r/o Mr. & Mrs. Nicostra
1/18
Monday Weekday
8:00 AM
1/19
Robert Campbell r/o His Family
Tuesday Weekday Anna Gildea & Family r/o Cookie Sullivan
8:00 AM
1/20
Wednesday St. Fabian, Pope & Martyr; St. Sebastian, Martyr 8:00 AM For the People of the Parish 1/21
Thursday St. Agnes, Virgin & Martyr
8:00 AM
1/22
Diane Girard r/o Joanne Bradley & Mary Kay Farrell
Friday Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Weekday
8:00 AM
For Peace & Justice
1/24 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM vigil
Bonnie & Cynthia Cybulski & Claire Sanders, 40th Anniversary r/o Friends & Family 8:30 AM Marie Barrett r/o Kathleen Brown 10:00 AM Betty & Stash Sebzda r/o Cookie Sullivan 11:30 AM For the People of the Parish
SANCTUARY LIGHTS will burn in the Churches this week for Thanksgiving to God for the Gift of Human Life.
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS: Jan. 10, 2016 1st Collection Solemnity of Mary (to date)
$ 1,458.00 $ 702.00
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LITURGICAL MINISTERS January 24, 2016 5:00 PM Lector & Euch. Min.: As Available 8:30 AM Lector: Bernadette Zotter Euch. Min.: Cass Micenec 10:00 AM Lector: Grace Galaschewski Euch. Min.: Maria Tanczak 11:30 AM Lectors: Mercedes Sanchez /Nelly Cintron 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.
*********************** A Little Bit of Wisdom The great acts of love are done by those who are habitually performing small acts of kindness.
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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 17, 2016 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
THE CHRISTMAS SEASON IS OVER FOR ANOTHER YEAR IT WAS A WONDERFUL, BLESSED CELEBRATION. AND SO… We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our volunteers for their “time and talent”. And especially to… Walter Daskaluk—Sacristan St. Michael Stuart Brian and Donna Panno—Music Ministry Carmen Arroyo and Gigi Rivera and the Spanish Choir Gwendolyn Coronado, Reina Martinez, Julia Canonica and Juanita Rodriguez—CCD The Breustedt Family—Decorating St. Michael Church for the Christmas Season James, Louis and Donald Galdo for cleaning maintenance at Immaculate Conception Joseph & Marie Windfelder, Larry Downey, David Termino, Johln Healey, Jr. - for assembling the Crèche at Immaculate Conception The Mothers of The Savio Boys’ Choir—for decorating Immaculate Conception Grace & Barbara Galaschewski—Sacristans at Immaculate Conception Roland Laramee—New volunteer Sacristan at Immaculate Conception All Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers All of our parishioners who provide the “treasure” for our parish Thank you for all that you do to keep St. Michael and Immaculate Conception a parish to be proud of. You are ever in our prayers.:
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January 17, 2016
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday Scripture Reflections Reading 1 Isaiah 62:1-5
Domingo Escritura Reflexions Primera lectura Isaías 62:1-5
In the Old Testament, God's covenant with the En el Antiguo Testamento, algunas personas people is sometimes compared to a marriage covenant comparan el convenio de Dios con el pueblo, con el between a husband and wife. acuerdo matrimonial entre un hombre y una mujer. In today's first reading, the prophet uses this imagery. With great enthusiasm, he celebrates a great event. The Lord has not only delivered the people from their enemies but has "married" them and made them his own. Their faithfulness has been rewarded. Now they can say to their enemies, "See, we told you! Our God has saved us." Reading 2 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Today's second reading reminds us that the Christian community is filled with gifts of the Spirit. These gifts enable some of us to be teachers or counselors, prophets or preachers, healers or leaders. But they all come from the same Spirit and are intended to build up the faith community.
El profeta usa esta imagen metafórica en la primera lectura de hoy. Con gran entusiasmo celebra el importante acontecimiento. El Señor no solamente ha liberado al pueblo de sus enemigos, sino que, por su propia voluntad, se ha "casado" con él. La fidelidad ha sido recompensada. Ahora pueden decirle a sus enemigos, "¿Ven?, ¡se los dijimos, nuestro Dios nos ha salvado". Segunda lectura 1 Corintios 12:4-11 La segunda lectura de hoy nos recuerda que la comunidad cristiana está llena de regalos del Espíritu. Estos regalos permiten que algunos de nosotros sean profesores o consejeros, profetas o pastores, sanadores o líderes. Pero todos vienen del mismo Espíritu y están destinados a fortalecer la comunidad de fe.
We should never be jealous of someone else's gift be- Nunca debemos estar celosos de los regalos recibidos cause all the gifts truly belong to all of us as the Body por otras personas, porque todos esos regalos forman of Christ. Do you ever rejoice in the gifts of others? parte del cuerpo de Cristo. ¿Te has alegrado alguna vez con los regalos que Dios ha dado a otra persona? Gospel John 2:1-11 The Old Testament reading today celebrates the "marriage" of Israel with the Lord. In the gospel reading, Jesus and his friends are taking part in a wedding celebration at Cana. Everyone is having a grand old time until the wine runs out. Then Jesus, in what is described as the first of his signs (miracles), turns six jars of water into choice wine! Everyone is astonished. But turning the water used for Jewish rituals into wine, Jesus gives God's people a sign that the Messiah has come. Later the disciples would recognize Jesus as the Bridegroom of the Church, the new people of God.
Evangelio Juan 2:1-11 La lectura de hoy del Antiguo Testamento, celebra el "matrimonio" de Israel con el Señor. En el evangelio de hoy, Jesús y sus amigos están participando de una fiesta de bodas en Caná. Y todos celebran hasta que el vino se acaba. Entonces Jesús, en lo que es descrito como el primero de sus milagros, ¡convierte seis recipientes de agua en vino! Todos están asombrados. Convirtiendo en vino el agua usada para los rituales judíos, Jesús da una señal al pueblo de Dios de que el Mesías ha llegado. Después los discípulos reconocerían Jesús como el novio de la Iglesia. 214-4
January 17, 2016 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Baptism/Bautismos Call the Rectory to make arrangements. Parents and sponsors must attend an instruction class.
Excerpts from Pope Francis’ Bull of Indiction of the Jubilee of Mercy
Llame la rectoría para hacer arreglos. Padres y padrinos deben asistir clases de instrucción.
A program for the Year of Mercy—continued
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.
4. Those living on the outermost fringes of society In this Holy Year, we look forward to the experience of opening our hearts to those living on the outermost fringes of society: fringes modern society itself creates. How many uncertain and painful situations there are in the world today! How many are the wounds borne by the flesh of those who have no voice because their cry is muffled and drowned out by the indifference of the rich! During this Jubilee, the Church will be called even more to heal these wounds, to assuage them with the oil of consolation, to bind them with mercy and cure them with solidarity and vigilant care.
En caso de una emergencia llame la rectoría inmediatamente. Para visitas en casa de las personas mayores y enfermas o cuando alguien este 5. The corporal and spiritual works of mercy en el hospital y desee una visita del sacerdote llaIt is my burning desire that, during this Jubilee, me la rectoría. the Christian people may reflect on (and rediscover) the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. It will be a way An Important Announcement to reawaken our conscience, too often grown dull in the for All Parishioners face of poverty. And let us enter more deeply into the A New Year and a New Beginning For All— heart of the Gospel where the poor have a special St. Michael’s Church is offering the following: experience of God’s mercy. Jesus introduces us to these works of mercy in his preaching so that we can know Catechesis for Youth and Adults whether or not we are living as his disciples. (a”catechesis” is oral instruction) so... (to be continued…) Come and Listen ================================= Do you know what it means to be MOTHER BONIFACE SPIRITUALITY CENTER, “Catholic”, to live as a Catholic? 3501 Solly Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia invites you to Did you know that as a follower of Christ join Sarah Christmyer, Editor of the Great Adventure Bible you have an inheritance? Study Program, for a Friday night/all day Saturday retreat on Would you like to deepen your faith so you “Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible” to be held can enjoy peace of mind and feel secure in January 22-23, 2016. God’s love for you? (begins Friday 7 pm, ends Saturday 5 pm) Sarah will facilitate this brand-new video program to help You have nothing to lose you get the “big picture” of the Bible story. Everyone will and oh so much to gain! Please COME AND LISTEN. When: Where:
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