Saint Michael Parish March 13, 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 st.michaelrcchurch1831@aol.com
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
Fifth Sunday of Lent Saint Michael Parish has been a viable part of Fishtown/Northern Liberties for 185 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
March 13, 2016
Fifth Sunday of Lent
To the exiles in Babylon, Isaiah foretells a new exodus, when the Lord will lead his people from captivity to freedom. True freedom is rooted in the person of Jesus, not in observance of the Law. It is he who challenges us to examine our own hearts before self-righteously judging others.. 3/13
5th Sunday of Lent
5:00 PM vigil Kerri Laurelli r/o Kathleen Hackett 8:30 AM Gregory Micenec, 1st Anniversary r/o Mom & Dad 10:00 AM Louis & Catherine Galdo r/o the Galdo Family 11:30 AM
3/14
Monday Lenten Weekday
8:00 AM In honor of St, Michael r/o Ralph Berarducci
3/15
Tuesday Lenten Weekday
8:00 AM Judge William J. Lederer r/o Marie Lederer
3/16
Wednesday Lenten Weekday
8:00 AM The Spiritual Contribution to the Arrival of God’s Kingdom on Earth r/o Ralph Berarducci
3/17
Thursday St Patrick, Bishop
8:00 AM
3/18
Friday St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
8:00 AM
3/20
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
5:00 PM vigil Tom Lederer, 4th Anniversary, r/o Rita & Family 8:30 AM Barbara Schindle r/o Nicole & David Pililtias 10:00 AM Betty & Stash Sebzda r/o Cookie Sullivan 11:30 AM
SANCTUARY LIGHTS will burn in the Churches this week for all of our sick.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be STATIONS OF THE CROSS at St. Michael’s on Friday, March 18 at 6:30 pm SUNDAY COLLECTIONS:- March 6, 2016 1st Collection $ 1,595.00 Catholic Charities (to date) $ 292.00 Care for Aging Priests (to date) $ 387.00 Central & Eastern Europe (to date) $ 162.00 Easter Flowers $ 100.00 Easter Offering $ 75.00 LITURGICAL MINISTERS March 20, 2016 5:00 PM L ector & Euch. M in.: As Available 8:30 AM L ector: Ber nadette Zotter Euch. Min.: Alberta Brown 10:00 AM L ector: J im Galdo Euch. Min.: Grace Galaschewski 11:30 AM L ectors: C r uz & Angelica Rodr iguez Euch. Min.: As Available ====================================================================================
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Frances Blaise, Dennis McHenry, Sis Clemens, Ralph Berarducci, Maria Rivera, Osealdo Rodriguez, Joseph Galdo, Isabella Lederer, Bianca Mercado, Joanne Sherman, Mary Zarowski, Dorothy Schill, Olga Espada, Hilda Rodriguez, Freddie Nagle, our benefactors, those who have asked for our prayers & 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. 214-2
March 13, 2016
Fifth Sunday of Lent
In the midst of our Lenten journey , we celebrate the feasts of two important and well-loved Saints: St. Patrick & St. Joseph. And so we pray …. MARCH 17 FEAST OF SAINT PATRICK, P I
Prayer to Saint Patrick May the Strength of God pilot us. May the Power of God preserve us. May the Wisdom of God instruct us. May the Hand of God protect us. May the Way of God direct us. May the Shield of God defend us. May the Host of God guard us. Against the snares of the evil ones. Against temptations of the world May Christ be with us! May Christ be before us! May Christ be in us! Christ be over all! May your Salvation, Lord, always be ours, This day, O Lord, and evermore. Amen.
HOSANNA ! IN THE HIGHEST
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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE March 20 Palm Sunday Palm will be blessed prior to the beginning of all the scheduled Masses for this feast, including the Saturday vigil. Immediately following the 8:30 AM Mass at St. Michael, there will be a PROCESSION to the Immaculate Conception Church at Front & Allen Streets for the 10:00 AM Mass.
====================================== MARCH 19 SOLEMNITY OF SAINT JOSEPH Husband of Mary Patron of the Universal Church Prayer to Saint Joseph O blessed Joseph, faithful guardian of my Redeemer, Jesus Christ protector of your chaste spouse, the virgin Mary, I choose you this day to be my special patron and advocate and I firmly resolve to honor you all the days of my life. Therefore I humbly beseech you to receive me as your client, to instruct me in every doubt, to comfort me in every affliction, to obtain for me and for all the knowledge and love of the Heart of Jesus, and finally to defend and protect me at the hour of my death. Amen
TRIDUUM
March 24 Jueves Santo —Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 p.m. March 25 Viernes Santo—Good Friday The Passion of Our Lord - 3:00 pm. March 26 Sabado Santo—Easter Vigil - 8:00 p.m.
March 27 Easter Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (Immaculate) & 11:30 a.m. (Spanish) All Masses of the Triduum will be offered for the Living and Deceased Members of the Parish. 214-3
March 13 , 2016
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Sunday Scripture Reflections Reading 1 Isaiah 43:16-21
Domingo Escritura Reflexions Primera lectura Isaías 43:16-21
Al remover la esperanza en lo que Dios haría To stir up their hope about what God would do por ellos en el futuro, los israelitas miraban al pasafor them in the future, the Israelites often looked back to do para ver lo que Dios había hecho por ellos. see what God had done for them in the past. ` En la lectura de hoy Isaías les ayuda precisaThe prophet helps them to do just that in today's mente a hacer eso. El les recuerda su éxodo de Egipreading. He recalls their exodus from Egypt and how to y como Dios proveyó para ellos en el desierto. God provided for them in the desert. Les dijo: "Miren hacia adelante". En otras Then he says, "Look ahead!" In other words, palabras, vean todas las grandes obras que Dios ha whatever great deeds God had done in the past, God can hecho en el pasado, Dios puede hacer algo nuevo y always do something new and greater. mejor. Reading 2 Philippians 3:8-14
Segunda lectura Filipenses 3:8-14
You have probably noticed that Paul often talks about himself and his own faith experiences in order to convince others to follow Christ.
Probablemente ha notado que Pablo con frecuencia habla de sí mismo y de su fe para convencer a otros de que sigan a Cristo.
Today he recalls that he has given up everything to make room for Christ in his life. He knows it isn't easy to do this. But in the end he will share in Christ's Resurrection. That is why Paul describes himself as a runner, pushing on toward the finish line.
Hoy nos recuerda que ha dejado todo para hacer espacio para Cristo en su vida. El sabe que no es fácil. Pero al final compartirá la resurrección de Cristo. Es por eso que Pablo se describe como un corredor, empujando hacia la meta final.
Gospel John 8:1-11
Evangelio Juan 8:1-11
Once again the scribes and Pharisees are trying to trap Jesus. They bring him a woman caught in the act of adultery. The Law of Moses requires that the adulteress should die. If Jesus does not agree, he will look like someone who does not respect the Law of Moses.
Una vez más los escribas y los fariseos tratan de tender una trampa a Jesús. Le presentan a una mujer atrapada en adulterio. La Ley de Moisés requiere que las adúlteras murieran apedreadas. Si Jesus no está de acuerdo se vería como alguien que no respeta la Ley.
To the Pharisees' amazement, Jesus at first ignores them. Then he stops them in their tracks with an unexpected challenge: "Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." One by one the judges and critics drop their stones and drift away. Now that they recognize their own need for forgiveness, they are not ready to condemn someone else. Neither does Jesus condemn the woman. He simply requires her to turn away from sin. Now she has a chance for a new beginning.
Para sorpresa de los fariseos, Jesús, primero los ignoró. Después los detuvo con un reto inesperado: "El que esté libre de pecado que tire la primera piedra". Uno por uno, los jueces y críticos dejaron caer sus piedras y se fueron. Reconocieron su propia necesidad de perdón, no estaban listos para condenar a alguien. Tampoco Jesús condenó a la mujer. Simplemente le pidió que dejara de pecar. Ahora ella tenía la oportunidad de empezar de nuevo. 214-4
March 13, 2016 PLEASE NOTE—INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING BAPTISMS: Those wishing to have their children baptized— Classes will be held on the 3rd Saturday of every month, at 10:30 a.m. in the Rectory. The Sacrament of Baptism will take place on the 4th Saturday of every month at 11:00 a.m. in St. Michael’s Church. ==================================== 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.
A REMINDER—
Remember the Catechesis for Youth & Adults Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. At St. Michael’s Church Hall.
****************************** ALSO — Please return your Rice Bowl donations before Holy Saturday. You may place them in the collection baskets no later than Good Friday. Thank you. ********************* A Little Bit of Wisdom Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye *********************
Fifth Sunday of Lent LIVING LENT WITH MERCY “Jesus’ attitude is striking: we do not hear words of scorn, we do not hear words of condemnation, but only words of love, of mercy, which are an invitation to conversion.” Pope Francis Reflection Prayer Lord, you never tire of forgiving us and showing us God’s mercy. Sometimes people prejudge my character, criticize the way I look, condemn my lifestyle. Sometimes people embarrass me in public, betray my confidence, take advantage of me and say things about me that are not true. I get tired from feeling rejected and defeated. Lord, I realize that the very things that hurt and offend me, I do to others as well. Give me a forgiving spirit and help me to treat all people with nonjudgmental love and mercy. Amen. ====================================== REDISCOVER THE LOVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE ! Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fighting or do you simply shut down? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Does talking only make it worse?
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