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Saint Michael Parish
March 6, 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
THE PRODIGAL SON
RETURNS HOME
http://stmichaelsphilly.org
E-mail [email protected]
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
EL HIJO PRODIGO
REGRESA A CASA
Fourth 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.
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March 6, 2016
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Having arrived in the promised land, the Hebrews celebrated their deliverance from affliction and distress in
the Passover;. Christ, our Passover has entrusted to us the message of reconciliation:
let us forgive one another and celebrate the unconditional and abundant love of God our Father.
3/6
4th Sunday of Lent
5:00 PM vigil
8:30 AM
10:00 AM
Kerri Laurelli
r/o Chris & George McNally
Rev. Msgr. Robert T. McManus—
Deceased
Joseph Floody Jr., 1st Anniversary,
r/o Lee & Sis Clemens
11:30 AM
3/7
Monday Saints Perpetua & Felicity,
Martyrs
8:00 AM
3/8
Robert Canpbell r/o His Family
Tuesday St. John of God, Religious
8:00 AM Deceased Members—Sebzda Family
r/o Cookie Sullivan
SANCTUARY LIGHTS will burn in the
Churches this week for The Souls in Purgatory
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS:- Feb. 28, 2016
1st Collection
$ 1,166.00
Ash Wednesday (to date)
$ 502.00
Catholic Charities (to date)
$ 282.00
Care for Aging Priests (to date) $ 357.00
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
March 13, 2016
5:00 PM L ector & Euch. M in.: As Available
8:30 AM L ector: Walt Daskaluk
Euch. Min.: Maria Maldonado
10:00 AM L ector: J ean Rober tson
Euch. Min.: Jim Galdo
11:30 AM L ectors: Alfonso Pantosa & Leticia J usto
Euch. Min.: As Available
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3/9
Wednesday St. Frances of Rome,
Religious
8:00 AM The Spiritual Contribution to the Arrival of
God’s Kingdom on Earth r/o Ralph Berarducci
3/10
Thursday Lenten Weekday
8:00 AM Rev. Msgr. Hugh P. Campbell—Deceased
3/11
Friday Lenten Weekday
8:00 AM
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
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK:
Frances Blaise, Dennis McHenry, Dave McGovern ,
Sis Clemens,Ralph Berarducci, Maria Rivera,
Osealdo Rodriguez, Joseph Galdo, Isabella Lederer,
Bianca Mercado, Joanne Sherman, Mary Zarowski,
Dorothy Schill,Rosita Renta, Olga Espada,
Hilda Rodriguez, Freddie Nagle, our benefactors,
those who have asked for our prayers &
those who have no one to pray for them.
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A Little Bit of Wisdom
“Kind words can be short
and easy to speak,
but their echoes
are truly endless.”
Mother Theresa
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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.
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March 6, 2016
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Rachel’s Vineyeard Ministries
We have an upcoming retreat for healing after
abortion It is designed to help you experience the mercy
and compassion of God.
It will help you focus on the buried emotions of
the past and begin healing in a non-judgmental, safe, loving, and confidential environment.
It will give you hope for your future and freedom
from the pain within your heart and soul.
POST-ABORTION HEALING RETREAT
March 11, 12, 13th, 2016
Malvern, Pa.
For Information call :
Geri at (610) 399-0890 or
Priscilla at (215) 906-6337
All inquires are strictly confidential.
Financial aid is offered if needed.
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MARIAN DAY
The St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
Legion of Mary invites all to the
23rd Annual Marian Day
on Saturday, March 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m..
The day includes :
a morning & afternoon presentation, Mass,
box lunch, & an afternoon Holy Hour.
The event will be held at
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood.
The cost is $10.
For more information or to RSVP :
visit www.scs.edu or call 610-785-6270.
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RETREAT FOR CAREGIVERS
Marianist Family Retreat Center
Cape May Point. NJ 08212
609-884-3829
This weekend, open to primary caregivers for medically fragile or special
needs family members and to those adult children
who are now caring for their aging parents,
Will explore how we are able to find God at work during those
challenging times.
Our time will include daily Eucharist, prayer services, individual and group
reflection time, and special liturgies.
When:
Apr il 1—3
Cost:
$ 135 per per son, double occupancy
Visit:
www.capemaymar ianists.or g.
All questions can be directed to:
Anthony Fucci, Center Director 609-884-3829
PHILLY BLOCK PROJECT
As announced last week Today is the day to contr ibute your photos
for the Community Archive Exhibit..
Tim, the Community Organizer for the project, is available to scan your photos and will return
them to you immediately. We thank you for your cooperation and contribution to this project.
Some additional information about
the Philly Block Project …
This is a year long project which aims to
foster a relationship between the Philadelphia Photo
Arts Center (PPAC) and its neighbors— to tell the
story of the area, past and present, through photographs; to visualize lives, preserve heritage and
celebrate South Kensington.
There is a planning Committee that meets regularly to plan the events.
The meeting are held
on the 2nd Tuesday of the month
from 5:30—6:30 p.m
These meetings are open to the public at the
Philadelphia Photo Arts Center,
1400 N. American Street (corner Master Street).
All community members are invited to join the
committee to help plan the project’s events,
workshops and the carnival.
The events being planned are as follows:
Community Archive Exhibition
PPAC Gallery’ June 9-August 28, 2016
Opening reception: June 9th, 6:00—8:00 pm
Block Project Exhibition
PPAC Gallery September 8– November 27, 2016
Opening reception Sept. 8th, 6:00—8:00 pm
Community Art Program
April through November, 2016
Street Carnival
1400 block of N. American Straeet
September 10th, 2016
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March 6 , 2016
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Sunday Scripture Reflections
Reading 1 Joshua 5:9a, 10-12
The Passover celebration described in today's reading
is the first in the Promised Land. Because they have now settled in Canaan, the people no longer need the manna (the
"bread from heaven") God has been providing on their journey through the desert. Their new homeland will produce all
the food they need. .
God still provides the "manna" of the Eucharist for
us. We do not live completely on our own. We depend upon
the gift of Jesus' life within us.
Domingo Escritura Reflexions
Primera lectura Josué 5:9a, 10-12
La celebración de la pascua descrita en la lectura
de hoy es la primera en la tierra prometida. Ahora que
estaban en Canaán ya no necesitaban del maná, pan del
cielo, que Dios les había estado proveyendo durante el
peregrinaje por el desierto. La nueva tierra produciría
toda la comida necesaria.
Dios nos sigue proveyendo el maná de la Eucaristía. No vivimos completamente solos. Dependemos
del don de la vida de Jesús en nosotros.
Segunda lectura 2 Corintios 5:17-21
Reading 2 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Pablo describe con entusiasmo como Dios ha
hecho
todas
las cosas nuevas por medio de Jesucristo.
Paul enthusiastically describes how God has made all
things new through Christ.
El pinta a cada uno de nosotros como un embajador de paz enviado por Dios a nuestra pequeña esquina
He pictures each of us as an ambassador of peace sent en el mundo. Para ser embajadores efectivos debemos
by God to our own little corner of the world. To be effective primero experimentar la paz de Dios en nuestras vidas.
ambassadors, we must first experience God's peace in our
Una forma en que podemos hacer eso es por medio del
lives. One way we can do this is through the sacrament of
sacramento de paz.
Reconciliation, a sacrament of peace.
Gospel Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Evangelio Lucas 15:1-3, 11-32
Jesús era criticado por comer y asociarse con pecadores.
Religious people often criticized Jesus for eating and No se daban cuenta de que todos necesitamos la miseriassociating with sinners. But these people did not realize that cordia y el amor de Dios.
everyone needs God's mercy and love.
En el evangelio de hoy, Jesús quiere que sepamos
como
es la misericordia de Dios. Cuando alguien
In today's gospel story, Jesus wants us to know what
peca
y
se
arrepiente
de ese pecado, Dios corre a abrazarGod's mercy is like. When anyone sins and is sorry for that
lo.
Aun
cuando
pensemos
que no merecemos el amor de
sin, God rushes out at top speed to embrace that person. Even
when we feel that we may be undeserving of God's love, Jesus Dios Jesús, nos dice que Dios se regocija al igual que el
padre de la historia del evangelio.
tells us that God rejoices like the father in the gospel story.
Some questions to think about….
Have you ever had the experience of being forgiven
or “taken back” into your family or group of friends?
Have you ever forgiven someone who really hurt you?
Have you ever felt that someone else in your family
or among your friends “has it better” or easier than you do?
Are you tempted to compare yourself with others?
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Jesus, during this Lenten season, help me to ask for
forgiveness. Help me to forgive generously as God does.
Help me to celebrate that I am God’s child. I do not
have to compare myself with others.
My needs are being met as God knows best. Amen.
Algunas preguntas para pensar……
Has tenido la experiencia de ser perdonado
en tu familia o grupo de amigos?
Has perdonado a alguien que verdaderamente
te ha ofendido?
Has pensado alguna vez que alguien en tu familia o
entre tus amigos ha conseguido todo fácil?
Has estado tentado a compararte con otros?
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Jesús, durante este tiempo de Cuaresma, ayúdame a pedir
perdón. Ayúdame a perdonar generosamente como lo
hace Dios. Ayúdame a celebrar que soy un hijo de Dios.
No tengo que compararme con otros.
Mis necesidades son satisfechas porque Dios sabe lo que
es mejor. Amen.
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March 6, 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.
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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.
Please support the
Catholic Charities Appeal and help
children, women and men
throughout the Archdiocese.
Por favor, apoye las
Caridades Católicas y
ayudar a los niños,
las mujeres y los hombres
en toda la arquidiócesis.
Fourth Sunday of Lent
LIVING LENT WITH MERCY
“ Mercy will always be greater than any sin, and no one
can place limits on the love of God who is ever ready to
forgive.”
Pope Francis
Reflection prayer:
Lord, you are merciful, slow to anger and
rich in compassion.
My efforts to imitate you are often sad failures because
I am not a very patient and
understanding person.
I am quick tempered and
often hurt others unintentionally.
In my insecurity, I make unreasonable demands on
people and cause undue stress in their lives.
It seems much easier
to point out the faults and failings in others
rather than to affirm their gifts and talents.
Lord, help me to recognize the sin of pride in my heart.
Forgive me for being an obstacle to your abounding
love and mercy.
Amen.
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Monthly Papal Intentions To better know “the concrete problems that
trouble the Universal Church, especially those of the
missions,” the Holy Father asks that his monthly
intentions be “the object of knowledgeable and responsible prayer on the part of the people of God”.
============================= For the month of March:
A REMINDER—
DID YOU PICK UP
YOUR RICE BOWL AND
ARE YOU
MAKING USE OF IT?
Also
Remember the Catechesis
for Youth & Adults
Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
At St. Michael’s Church Hall.
Please Come and Listen!
The Universal Intention:
That families in need may receive the necessary
support and that children may grow up in health and
peaceful environments.
The Intention for Evangelization:
That those Christians who, on account of their
faith, are discriminated against or are being persecuted,
may remain strong and faithful to the Gospel thanks to
the incessant prayer of the Church.
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