Saint Michael Parish June 26, 2016 Rev. Arturo Chagala, Parochial Administrator Ms. Grace Galaschewski, Office Manager Sr. Jennie Catanese, M.S.B.T., Receptionist
Saint Michael Church Founded 1831
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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.
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
Thirteenth 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
June 26, 2016 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Elisha is summoned to follow the prophet Elijah and to succeed him. Jesus insists that those who follow him must abandon all material or psychological securities, walking ever forward without looking back. It is the Lord alone who is to hold fast our lot. Paul distinguishes between true freedom and license. 6/26 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM vigil 8:30 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 6/27
Monday St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
8:30 AM
6/28
Freddie Nagle—Health r/o Ruth Mongan Joseph Galdo r/o Eileen Lederer The People of the Parish
Eleanor Szalejko r/o Lee & Sis Clemens
Tuesday St. Irenaeus, Bishop & Martyr
8:30 AM Msgr. Bernard E. Witkowski—Deceased 6/29
Wednesday Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles
8:30 AM
6/30
Raffaele Giacomucci & Family r/o Ralph Berarducci
Thursday The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church
8:30 AM A Special Intention r/o Lee & Sis Clemens
7/1
Friday
St. Junipero Serra, Priest
8:30 AM
7/3
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:30 AM
10:00 AM 11:30 AM
For the Residents of Neumann Senior Housing r/o A Friend Joseph McGough r/o Dolores McGough The People of the Parish
*************************** PLEASE NOTE– For the Summer: There will be NO 5:00 pm vigil Mass
SANCTUARY LIGHTS will burn in the Churches this week for Joseph Floody Sr. at the request of Lee & Sis Clemens
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS: June 19, 2016 1st Collection $ 1,118.00 Father’s Day (to date) $ 293.00 LITURGICAL MINISTERS
July 3, 2016
5:00 PM L ector & Euch. M in.: As Available 8:30 AM L ector: Walt Daskaluk Euch. Min.: Alberta Brown 10:00 AM L ector: Abr aham Amit Euch. Min.: Jim Galdo 11:30 AM L ectors: Alfonso Pantoja/Leticia J usto Euch. Min.: As Available
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: 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.
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A LITTLE BIT OF WISDOM
Love is a fruit in season at all times and within reach of every hand. Mother Teresa
******************* 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
June 26, 2016 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Continuing with some Interesting & Clarifying Information regarding .. CONSERVATIVE vs. LIBERAL BELIEFS on Some of the up-coming Election Issues……. EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH
HOMELAND SECURITY
Liberal Support the use of embryonic stem cells for research. It is necessary (and ethical) for the government to fund embryonic stem cell research, which will assist scientists in finding treatments and cures for diseases. An embryo is not a human. The tiny blastocyst (embryos used in embryonic stem cell research) has no human features. Experimenting on embryos/embryonic stem cells is not murder. Embryonic stem cells have the potential to cure chronic and degenerative diseases which current medicine has been unable to effectively treat. Embryonic stem cells have been shown to be effective in treating heart damage in mice.
Liberal Airport security—Passenger profiling is wrong, period. Selection of passengers for extra security screening should be random. Using other criteria (such as ethnicity) is discriminatory and offensive to Arabs and Muslims, who are generally innocent and law-abiding. Terrorists don’t fit a profile. “… Arabs, Muslims and South Asians are no more likely than whites to be terrorists.” (American Civil Liberties Union ACLU) Conservative Airport security—Choosing passengers randomly for extra security searches is not effective. Rather, profiling and intelligence data should be used to single out passengers for extra screening. Those who do not meet the criteria for suspicion should not be subjected to intense screening. The terrorists currently posing a threat to the U.S. are primarily Islamic/Muslim men between the ages of 18 and 38. Our resources should be focused on this group. Profiling is good logical police work.
Conservative Support the use of adult and umbilical cord stem cells only for research. It is morally and ethically wrong for the government to fund embryonic stem cell research. Human life begins at conception. The extraction of stem cells from an embryo requires its destruction. In other words, it requires that a human life be killed. Adult stem cells have already been used to treat spinal cord injuries, IMMIGRATION Leukemia, and even Parkinson’s disease. Adult stem cells are derived from umbilical cords, placentas, Liberal amniotic fluid, various tissues and organ systems like skin Support legal immigration. Support blanket amnesty for and the liver, and even fat obtained from liposuction. those who enter the U.S. illegally (undocumented Embryonic stem cells have not been successfully used to immigrants). Also believe that undocumented help cure disease. immigrants have a right to: — - - all educational and health benefits that citizens GLOBAL WARMING/CLIMATE CHANGE receive (financial aid, welfare, social security and Medicaid) regardless of legal status. Liberal — - - the same rights as American citizens. It is unfair to Global warming is caused by an increased production of arrest millions of undocumented immigrants. carbon dioxide through the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas). The U.S. is a major contributor to Conservative global warming because it produces 25% of the world’s Support legal immigration only. Oppose amnesty for those carbon dioxide. Proposed laws to reduce carbon who enter the U.S. illegally (illegal immigrants). Those emissions in the U.S. are urgently needed and should be who break the law by entering the U.S. illegally do not enacted immediately to save the planet. Many reputable have the same rights as those who obey the law and enter scientists support this theory. legally. The borders should be secured before addressing the problem of the illegal immigrants currently in the Conservative Change in global temperature is natural over long periods country. The Federal Government should secure the borders and enforce current immigration law. of time. Science has not shown that humans can affect permanent change to the earth’s temperature. Proposed laws to reduce carbon emissions will do nothing to help ************ to be continued……... the environment and will cause significant price increases for all. Many reputable scientists support this theory.
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June 26, 2016 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday Scripture Reflections Reading 1
1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21
Domingo Escritura Reflexions Primera lectura 1 de Reyes 19:16b, 19-21
Today we hear the dramatic story of the prophet Elijah appointing his successor. At God's command, Elijah chooses Elisha to take his place. Elijah throws his cloak, the symbol of his prophet's vocation, over Elisha's shoulders. With no questions asked, Elisha immediately says farewell to his family and destroys his oxen and plow. He drops everything to follow God's call.
Hoy escuchamos la dramática historia del profeta Elías designando a su sucesor. Enviado por Dios, Elías escoge a Eliseo para que tome su lugar. Elías tira su capa, símbolo de su vocación profética, en los hombros de Eliseo. Sin preguntar, Eliseo inmediatamente dice adiós a su familia y abandona su buey y su arado. Deja todo y responde al llamado de Dios.
This is a vocation story. The word vocation means "call." Each of us is called by God to become something good and to do, as Mother Teresa of Calcutta used to say, "something beautiful for God."
Esta es una historia sobre vocación. La palabra vocación quiere decir "llamado". Cada uno de nosotros es llamado por Dios para hacer algo bueno, como la Madre Teresa de Calcuta solía decir: "algo hermoso para Dios”.
How were you called by God to be where you are today? Reading 2
Galatians 5:1, 13-18
When Elisha gave up everything to do God's will, he must have felt truly free. In our second reading, Paul reminds the Galatians that Christians have been called to live in freedom. Those who have accepted Christ follow his example of love. Those who listen to the "flesh", whatever urges them to act against God's will, are still slaves. They act against their own best interests when they listen to the voice of selfishness. Gospel
¿Cómo te llama Dios a estar dónde estás hoy? Segunda lectura
Gálatas 5:1, 13-18
Cuando Eliseo dejó todo para hacer la voluntad de Dios, debió sentirse verdaderamente libre. En la segunda lectura, Pablo recuerda a los Gálatas que los Cristianos han sido llamados a vivir en libertad. Los que han aceptado a Cristo siguen su Dios" ejemplo de amar. Los que escuchan a la "carne", cuando los invita a actuar en contra de la voluntad de Dios, son esclavos. Actúan en contra de su propio interés cuando escuchan la voz del egoísmo.
Luke 9:51-62 Evangelio Lucas 9:51-62
Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem. He is preparing himself to face suffering and death. He forgives the Samaritans who refuse to welcome him, showing his disciples how to behave toward their enemies. He then responds to three different people who want to follow him. Does he say, "Come with me and all will be well?" Not at all. Jesus tells them right up front that the cost of becoming his disciple is high. That cost may include giving up home, family, and means of income.
Jesús va camino a Jerusalén. Se está preparando para enfrentar el sufrimiento y la muerte. Perdona a la Samaritana que se niega a ayudarle, mostrando así a sus discípulos como tienen que actuar con sus enemigos. Entonces responde a tres personas que quieren seguirle. Les dice Jesús, "Vengan conmigo y todo estará bien" No, Jesús les dice desde el principio que el precio de ser su discípulo es alto. Que puede incluir dejar el hogar, la familia y los ingresos. 214-4
June 26, 2016 Thirteenth 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.
SAVIO BOY CHOIR CONCERT The Savio Boy Choir will be hosting the world-renowned boy choir of Les Petis Chanteurs Du Mont-Royal of Montreal, Canada. They will sing a combined Mass with the Savio Boy Choir of Philadelphia on Saturday July 2, 2016 at 4:15 pm with a concert to follow. The concert will take place at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church at 3rd & Reed Streets in Philadelphia, Pa. Free Admission,
Care for the Sick/Cuido para los enfermos Free Will Donation Graciously Accepted In the occasion of an emergency call the rectory For more information on the choir, the concert, immediately. Call the rectory for visits at home to the elor to make a contribution, derly and infirm or when someone enters the hospital and Please visit our website at www.savioboychoir.org wishes a visit from the parish priest. or call 267-500-1999. 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.. A SUMMER BLESSING Sponsorship: In order to be a sponsor/godparent for Baptism or Confirmation and receive a Letter of Eligibility from the Pastor, a person must be a registered member of the parish for a minimum of 6 months, at least 16 years of age, received all the Sacraments through Confirmation, attending Mass faithfully, and if applicable, married 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
May you walk with God this summer In whatever you do wherever you go. Walking with God means... Walking with honesty & with courage, Walking with love & respect And concern for the feelings of others. May you talk to God this summer And every day and in every situation. Talking with God means... Praying words of praise for the beauty of creation, Saying prayers of thanks for friends and good times, Asking God's help in all your decisions, Expressing sorrow when you have failed. May you talk with God every day. Amen. - Author unknown (Reprinted from Catholic Digest online) **********************
Please remember: that Jesus does not want us to take a vacation from him. There are Catholic churches in every part of the country and world that will be happy to welcome you to their Liturgy honoring Jesus Christ. Por favor recuerde: que Jesús no quiere que tome vacaciones de él. Hay iglesias católicas en todo el país y al mundo que estarí encantado de darle la benvenida a su liturgia honrar a Jesucristo. 214-5
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