Saint Michael Parish October 25, 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
Lord, that I may see…..
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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
Maestro, que pueda ver …. Thirtieth 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 1
October 25 2015 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time An ”oracle of consolation” regarding the restoration of Israel finds its fulfillment in the person of Jesus, our merciful high priest. His healing of the blind man witnesses to the inauguration of the kingdom.. 10/25
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 PM vigil Andrew O’Connor r/o the O’Connor Family 8:30 AM Christopher Perkowski r/o Alberta Brown (Aunt Mickey) 10:00 AM Richard Andrillo, Sr. r/o Maria Tanczak 11:30 AM The People of the Parish 10/26 Monday Weekday 8:00 AM Benedict Victor Arul (deceased) r/o Ralph Berarducci 10/27 Tuesday Weekday 8:00 AM Catherine Feltenberger r/o Mary O’Brien 10/28 Wednesday Saints Simon & Jude, Apostles 8:00 AM Health of Fred Nagle r/o Fred Nagle 10/29 Thursday Weekday 8:00 AM Catherine Feltenberger r/o Joanne Bradley 10/30 Friday Weekday 8:00 AM Catherine Feltenberger r/o Anne Marie Krause 11/1 Sunday All Saints Day 5:00 PM vigil Tom & Mae Lavery r/o Rita Lederer & Family 8:30 AM Bill Donaldson r/o Jean & Frank Robertson 10:00 AM Health Of Fred Nagle r/o Fred Nagle 11:30 AM Deceased Members of the Legion of Mary r/o Legion of Mary
SANCTUARY LIGHTS: will burn in the Churches this week for John Regler at the request of Ed Eldridge
.SUNDAY COLLECTION: October 18, 2015 1st Collection $ 1,386.00 World Mission $ 142.00 Block Collection (to date) $ 704.00 ===========================================
LITURGICAL MINISTERS November 1, 2015 5:00 PM Lector & Euch. Min.: As Available 8:30 AM Lector: Bernadette Zotter Euch. Min.: Cass Micenec 10:00 AM Lector: Abraham Amit Euch. Min Jim Galdo 11:30 AM Lectors: Leticia Garcia/Celia Pagan Santos Euch. Min.: As Available ====================================================================================
ATTENTION PLEASE! We are in need of a volunteer to serve as Sacristan for Immaculate Conception Church. If you are interested and able to fill this most important position, please call Grace at the Rectory; 215/739-2358. Thank you. ====================================================================================
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: 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. .Also, remember in your prayers our recent deceased Florence Benson & Catherine Feltenberger 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
October 25, 2015
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday Scripture Reflections
Domingo Escritura Reflexions
Reading 1 Jeremiah 31:7-9
Primera lectura Jeremías 31:7-9
People who foretell times of trouble are often called "prophets of doom and gloom." At times Jeremiah had to fulfill that role for the Israelites. However, in today's reading, he assures God's people that they will be released from captivity in Assyria. Their return will be like a new exodus from Egypt of old. God speaks through Jeremiah of a triumphant and joyful homecoming. Our God is a God of freedom and salvation from slavery of every kind. No matter how far away we wander, he is always ready to welcome us home through the Church and the sacraments.
Reading 2 Hebrews 5:1-6 In Old Testament times, the high priest was chosen to serve as the people's representative before God. He offered sacrifices to atone or make up for the sins of the people as well as his own sins. Jesus, however, was greater than any high priest chosen from the priestly clan of Israel. As the Son of God, he has no equal. We join with the sacrifice of Jesus each time we celebrate the Eucharist. He knows our human weakness because he has shared it. And he does not place himself far above us but shares his glory with us.
Gospel Mark 10:46-52 When someone calls attention to himself in a crowd, others sometimes say, "Stop making a spectacle of yourself!" In today's gospel story, it is the blind beggar Bartimaeus who is irritating the crowd. He is shouting so persistently to Jesus that the people are embarrassed by this public display of neediness. They attempt to shush him. But Bartimaeus shouts, "Son of David, have pity on me!" Jesus hears the beggar's plea and restores his sight. He tells Bartimaeus that his own faith has healed him. We all suffer from blindness of one kind or another because we fail to see things as Jesus does. "I want to see" should be our daily prayer to him.
La gente que vaticina tiempos malos, con frecuencia son llamados "profetas de condena y melancolía" Algunas veces Jeremías tenía que hacer ese papel para los israelitas. Sin embargo, en la lectura de hoy él asegura que el pueblo de Dios será liberado de la opresión de los asirios Su regreso será como el éxodo de Egipto. Dios habla por medio de Jeremías del un triunfante y gozoso regreso a casa. Nuestro Dios es un Dios de liberación y salvación de la esclavitud de cualquier tipo. No importa cuan lejos estemos, él está siempre dispuesto a darnos la bienvenida a casa por medio de la Iglesia y los sacramentos.
Segunda lectura Hebreos 5:1-6 En el Antiguo Testamento el sumo sacerdote era escogido para servir como representante de pueblo ante Dios. El ofrecía los sacrificios en reparación o arrepentimiento de los pecados del pueblo, así como de sus propios pecados. Jesús, sin embargo, fue más grande que cualquier sumo sacerdote escogido por el clan de sacerdotes de Israel. Como Hijo de Dios, él no tiene igual. Nosotros nos unimos al sacrificio de Jesús cada vez que celebramos la Eucaristías. El sabe nuestras debilidades humanas porque él la ha compartido con nosotros. Tampoco se coloca lejos de nosotros o por encima, sino que comparte su gloria con nosotros.
Evangelio Marcos 10:46-52 Cuando alguien llama la atención en una multitud, otros pueden decir: "deja de hacer el ridículo". En el evangelio de hoy, es el ciego Bartimeo quien está irritando a la multitud. El grita con tanta insistencia que la gente se siente incómoda con su manifestación pública de su necesidad. Ellos tratan de acallarlo. Pero Bartimeo grita: "Jesús, Hijo de David, ten compasión de mí" Jesús escucha al mendigo y le devuelve la vista. El le dice a Bartimeo que su fe lo ha sanado. Todos sufrimos alguna forma de ceguera porque fallamos en ver las cosas como Jesús las ve. "Quiero ver" debería ser nuestra oración diaria. 214-3
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October 25, 2015
Thirtieth 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. Marriage/Matrimonio Arrangements must be made six months in advance in order to fulfill Diocesan requirements.
ATENCION: LEGION DE MARIA Buscando nuevo miembio para el grupo Por favor llamar: Angelica Rodriguez 215-423-6310 or Carmen Arroyo 267-418-8983 Gracias!
The Legion of Mary is an Association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership Debe hacer arreglos seis meses de antemano para of Mary Immaculate, have formed themselves into a Legion cumplir los requisitos diocesanos. for service. The Legion meets weekly at St. Michael’s Care for the Sick/Cuido para los enfermos on Mondays from 5:30 pm—6:30 pm. In the occasion of an emergency call the rectory They are seeking new members at this time. immediately. Call the rectory for visits at home to For more information please call: the elderly and infirm or when someone enters the Angelica Rodriguez at 215-423-6310 or hospital and wishes a visit from the parish priest. Carmen Arroyo at 267-418-8983. Thank you!
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.
====================================== ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA CALLED BY NAME A FUTURE FULL OF HOPE The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has initiated a program , “Called By Name” - a program to promote vocations to the priesthood. =================================================== All parishes within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are being asked to actively participate and St. Michael’s Religious Education promote this vital initiative. It will run from October 25 to November 15th. Classes : Saturday from 9:00 AM—10:30 AM More details are forthcoming in next week’s bulin the Church Hall letin but briefly - it involves your help in identifying For more information regarding registration & and encouraging those who may have a vocation to the the program: Please feel free to call: priesthood. And most important—are your prayers . Gwendy at 832-770-0238 or Please pray….. Reina at 469-867-2310 God of gracious love, You gathered us first at the waters of baptism, and you lead us through life with faithfulness. ********************* Raise up from among our parish family, leaders to serve your people as Priests. A Little Bit of Wisdom To those whom You call, When pride comes, give grace and courage to discern then comes disgrace, how they may best serve you. but with humility To all of us, give us good hearts comes wisdom. so we might encourage them along the way. Proverbs 11:2 We ask this through Jesus Christ, and with your Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen. ********************** 214-2
October 25, 2015
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Compassion Exercise Toward People you Encounter One most striking characteristic of Jesus was the love and compassion with which he treated others, no matter who they were or how they behaved.
El Ejercicio de la Compasión Hacia las Personas que te Encuentres con Uno característica más sorprendente de Jesús fue el amor y la compasión con los que trató a los demás, sin importar quiénes eran o cómo se comportaban..
Where would we be if Jesus treated us as we ¿Dónde estaríamos si Jesús nos trataron como sometimes treat people we just don’t like? What ever a veces nos acabamos de tratar a la gente no le gusta? happened to having compassion for others? Where is ¿Qué pasó a tener compasión por los demás? ¿Dónde our understanding of humanity’s weaknesses and frailestá nuestra comprensión de la humanidad las ty? debilidades y fragilidad? The following is an exercise to help increase El siguiente es un ejercicio para ayudar a authe amount of compassion in the world, in our relationmentar la cantidad de compasión en el mundo, en ships with others and our own personal sense of peace. It will hopefully help us to identify with the other per- nuestras relaciones con los demás y nuestro propio son. We will come to know and understand them and sentido de la paz. Esperemos que nos ayude a identificar con la otra persona. Llegaremos a conocer y ourselves better. After all, are we not “one body in comprender mejor a ellos y a nosotros mismos. DesChrist”. pués de todo, no somos “un cuerpo en Cristo!” This exercise can be done anywhere that people Este ejercicio puede realizarse en cualquier gather (airports, malls, parks, beaches, work, neighborhoods, sporting events, in traffic jams, family gather- lugar en que las personas se reúnen (aeropuertos, centros comerciales, parques, playas, barrios, trabaings etc.) . jos, eventos deportivos, en los atascos de tráfico, It can be de used on people with whom you have a difficult relationship, old enemies, and antago- reuniones familiares, etc.) nists still present in your memories. And the other Se puede emplear en personas de con quien person does not even have to be aware or know you tiene una relación difícil, antiguos enemigos y antaare doing this. gonistas aún presente en sus recuerdos. Y la otra perTry to do all five steps on the same person. With your attention focused on the person, repeat to yourself: Step 1: “Just like me, this person is seeking some happiness for his/her life.” Step 2: “Just like me, this person is trying to avoid suffering in his/her life.” Step 3: “Just like me, this person has known sadness, loneliness & despair.” Step 4: “Just like me, this person is seeking to fulfill his/her needs.” Step 5: “Just like me, this person is learning about life.” .
sona no tiene que estar consciente o sabe que están haciendo esto. Pruebe a hacer los cinco pasos en la misma persona. Con su atención centrada en la persona, repita a sí mismo: Paso 1: "Al igual que yo, esta persona está buscando un poco de felicidad para su vida." Paso 2: "Al igual que yo, esta persona está tratando de evitar el sufrimiento en su vida." Paso 3: "Al igual que yo, esta persona ha conocido la tristeza, la soledad y la desesperación." Paso 4: "Al igual que yo, esta persona está tratando de cumplir con sus necesidades." Paso 5: "Al igual que yo, esta persona está aprendiendo acerca de la vida". 214-4
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