Saint Michael Parish July 10, 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 https://icstmichael19122.wordpress.com/ E-mail st.michaelrcchurch1831@aol.com
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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 8:30 a.m. Holy Days Noon at Immaculate Conception (IC) CONFESSIONS Saturday 4:15 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. & by request
“AND WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR?”
“Y QUIÉN ES MI PRÓJIMO?”
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 185 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
July 10, 2016 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time The law of the Lord, the great commandment of love is not something “mysterious” or “remote”. Indeed, it is “very near” to us. But if we seek God, we must “go ahead and do the same” for we have been created in, for, and through Christ. 7/10
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:30 AM 10:00 AM
For the People of the Parish McMeans Family r/o Flora Galaschewski The Hispanic Community of the Parish
11:30 AM
7/11 Monday St. Benedict, Abbot 8:30 AM Freddie Nagle—Health r/o Ruth Mongan
7/12 Tuesday Weekday 8:30 AM Rev. John T Denny O.S.A.—Deceased 7/13
Wednesday St. Henry
8:30 AM Margaret Patrick r/o Joseph Kulka
7/14
Thursday St, Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin 8:30 AM The Victims of Fires & Floods 7/15
Friday
St. Bonaventure, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
8:30 AM In honor of St, Michael r/o Ralph Berarducci
7/17 8:30 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Rev. Francis G. Lendacky—Deceased Ankielewicz Family r/o Halina Olender The People of the Parish
******************************** ATTENTION PLEASE: The Lift on the r ight side of the church entrance has been repaired & is working. Therefore we can now accommodate those who need this help in order to enter the church. Volunteer ushers, (1 for the 8:30 am Mass & 1 for the 11:30 am Mass) are needed to assist in running the Lift. Please see Fr. Arturo if you can help in this matter. Thank you.
SANCTUARY LIGHTS will burn in the Churches this week for Joseph Hammond at the request of Ed Eldridge
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS: July 3, 2016 1st Collection $ 1,052.00 Peter’s Pence (to date) $ 173.00 LITURGICAL MINISTERS
July 17, 2016
5:00 PM L ector & Euch. M in.: As Available 8:30 AM L ector: J ean Rober tson Euch. Min.: Maria Maldonado 10:00 AM L ector: J im Galdo Euch. Min.: Maria Tanczak 11:30 AM L ectors: Mer cedes Sanchez/Nelly Cintr on Euch. Min.: As Available
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Edward Campbell, Zoraida Caez, Ann Marie Szewczak, Edward Holmes, Henry Lucier, Sis Clemens, Ralph Berarducci, Maria Rivera, Osealdo Rodriguez, Isabella Lederer, Bianca Mercado, 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.
******************* A LITTLE BIT OF WISDOM If you cannot do great things Do small things in a great way
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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
July 10, 2016
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Continuing with some Interesting & Clarifying Information regarding .. CONSERVATIVE vs. LIBERAL BELIEFS on Some of the up-coming Election Issues……. RELIGION AND GOVERNMENT
WELFARE
Liberal Support the separation of church and state. The Bill of Rights implies a separation of church and state. Religious expression has no place in government. The two should be completely separate. Government should not support religious expression in any way. All reference to God in public and government spaces should be removed (eg., The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in Federal buildings).
Liberal Support welfare, including long-term welfare. Welfare is a safety net which provides for the needs of the poor. Welfare is necessary to bring fairness to American economic life. It is a device for protecting the poor.
Conservative The phrase “separation of church and state” is not in the Constitution. The First Amendment to the Constitution states “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” This prevents the government from establishing a national church/denomination. However, it does not prohibit God from being acknowledged in schools and government buildings. Symbols of Christian heritage should not be removed from public and government spaces (eg., the Ten Commandments should continue to be displayed in Federal buildings). Government should not interfere with religion and religious freedom.
WAR ON TERROR/TERRORISM
Conservative Oppose long-term welfare. Opportunities should be provided to make it possible for those in need to become self-reliant. It is far more compassionate and effective to encourage people to become self-reliant, rather than allowing them to remain dependent on the government for provisions.
EDUCATION –vouchers & charter schools Liberal Public schools are the best way to educate students. Vouchers take money away from public schools. Government should focus additional funds on existing public schools, raising teacher salaries and reducing class size. Conservative School vouchers create competition and therefore encourage schools to improve performance. Vouchers will give all parents the right to choose good schools for their children, not just those who can afford private schools.
Liberal Global warming, not terrorism, poses the greatest threat to the U.S. according to Democrats in Congress. Terrorism is PRIVATE PROPERTY a result of arrogant U.S. foreign policy. Good diplomacy is the best way to deal with terrorism. Relying on military force to defeat terrorism creates hatred that leads to more Liberal terrorism. Captured terrorists should be handled by law Government has the right to use eminent domain (seizure enforcement and tried in civilian courts. of private property by the government — with compensation to the owner) to accomplish a public end. Conservative Terrorism poses one of the greatest threats to the U.S. The world toward which the militant Islamists strive cannot peacefully co-exist with the Western world. In the last decade, militant Islamists have repeatedly attacked Americans and American interests here and abroad. Terrorists must be stopped and destroyed. The use of intelligence-gathering and military force are the best ways to defeat terrorism around the world. Captured terrorists should be treated as enemy combatants and tried in military courts.
Conservative Respect ownership and private property rights. Eminent domain (seizure of private property by the government — with compensation to the owner) in most cases is wrong. Eminent domain should not be used for private development. ================================== So how does a Catholic decide to vote? Future bulletins will review some information about Catholic Social Teaching & Faithful Citizenship that may help to answer this.
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July 10, 2016 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday Scripture Reflections Reading 1
Deuteronomy 30:10-14
Domingo Escritura Reflexions Primera lectura Deuteronomio 30:10-14
This reading shows a wonderful understanding of human nature.
Esta lectura muestra un maravilloso entendimiento de la naturaleza humana.
The author knows how easy it is to say, "I would do God's will if only I knew what it was!" We hear Moses telling the people, "Don't look up in the sky or out to sea for God's will. Look in your own heart."
El autor sabe lo fácil que es decir: "Haría la voluntad de Dios si supiera cual es". Escuchamos a Moisés decir al pueblo: "No miren al cielo o al mar para ver la voluntad de Dios. Miren su propio corazón".
The people are about to enter the Promised Land. They will enjoy all the good things God has in store for them if only they listen to the word of God and follow God's law.
El pueblo está a punto de entrar a la tierra prometida. Gozarán todas las cosas buenas que Dios les ha guardado sólo si escuchan la palabra de Dios y cumplen sus mandamientos.
Reading 2 Colossians 1:15-20 This reading is part of a great hymn of praise to Jesus Christ as the Lord of all creation. He is the One who keeps everything in existence. He is the head of the Church, which continues his ministry on earth. Through his sacrifice on the cross, Jesus unites everyone with God. He is the source of our peace. Gospel
Luke 10:25-37
Jesus was a great storyteller. We can imagine how fascinating his voice and manner must have been when he told the parable of the Good Samaritan to the lawyer who wanted to be saved. And how surprised the lawyer must have been when he heard the answer to the question "Who is my neighbor?" My neighbor is not just the person next door or a member of my parish or my racial group. My neighbor is anyone in need, even if he or she seems to be an enemy. Jesus' parable reveals the true meaning of love of neighbor. It is going out of our way to do everything for someone that we would want done for us.
Segunda lectura Colosenses 1:15-20 Esta lectura es parte de un gran himno de alabanza a Jesucristo como Señor de toda la creación. El es quien mantiene todo lo que existe. El es la cabeza de la Iglesia, quien continúa su ministerio en la tierra. Por medio de su sacrificio en la cruz, Jesús unió a todos con Dios. Es la fuente de nuestra paz. Evangelio Lucas 10:25-37 Jesús contaba historia muy bien. Podemos imaginar lo fascinante de su voz y maneras cuando contaba la parábola del buen samaritano al abogado que quería salvarse. Y la sorpresa del abogado al escuchar la respuesta a la pregunta ¿Quién es tu prójimo? El prójimo no es sólo el vecino de al lado o los miembros de mi parroquia o mi grupo étnico. El prójimo es todo aquel en necesidad, aun cuando sea mi enemigo. La parábola de Jesús revela el verdadero significado del amor al prójimo. Es ir más allá de lo normal para hacer por otro lo que queremos hagan por nosotros. 214-4
July 10, 2016 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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.
JOB OPENINGS at ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 1) Maintenance Supervisor Responsibilities include: Schedule and supervise maintenance workers, maintain a high standard of cleanliness and neatness, schedule and supervise custodial staff and any contracted cleaning services. Individual must be able to perform light mechanical, electrical, plumbing and carpentry repairs and must be able to read gauges and meters that show pressures, temperatures, voltages, levels, quantities, etc. Additionally, candidate must be able to monitor building equipment and systems (boiler, heating, air conditioning, electrical distribution, fire alarm, security and surveillance.) This is a 12-month, full-time position. Qualifications include a High School diploma including at least 3-5 years of progressive responsibility in maintenance. Email resume and salary requirements to: avassallo@romancatholichs.com.
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 2) Maintenance/Custodial Assistant desee una visita del sacerdote llame la rectoría.. Responsibilities include: Sponsorship: In or der to be a sponsor /godpar ent for Cleaning, light repairs, and maintenance of buildBaptism or Confirmation and receive a Letter of Eligibility ing systems. Candidate should be reliable, self-motivated from the Pastor, a person must be a registered member of and possess an attention to detail. the parish for a minimum of 6 months, at least 16 years of This is a 12-month, full-time position. age, received all the Sacraments through Confirmation, For complete job description, send resume to: attending Mass faithfully, and if applicable, married avassallo@romancatholichs.com sacramentally. ========================================= ATTENTION—ALL musically inclined PARISHIONERS St. Michael’s is in need of a “Spanish Chorus” to enhance the celebration at the 11:30 Mass on Sundays. Can you sing? Play an instrument? Come praise God in song! If interested, Please contact Fr. Arturo at St. Michael’s Rectory 215-739-2358 ===================== Atención: Todos los feligreses musicalmente inclinado St. Michael's está en la necesidad de un “Coro Español” para mejorar la celebración a las 11:30 la Santa Misa los Domingos. Puede cantar? Tocar un instrumento? Venga a alabar a Dios en la canción! Si está interesado,
póngase en contacto con el Padre Arturo en St. Michael's Rectory 215-739-2358
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