Saint Michael Parish January 17, 2016

Rev. Arturo Chagala, Parochial Administrator

Ms. Grace Galaschewski, Office Manager Sr. Jennie Catanese, M.S.B.T., Receptionist

Second 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

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

Saint Michael Church Founded 1831

1445 North Second Street Philadelphia, PA 19122

215-739-2358 Fax: 215-739-5766

http://stmichaelsphilly.org E-mail 1saintmichaelchurch@comcast.net

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

1/17 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM vigil Grace Harris r/o Geri McTear 8:30 AM Joan McDevitt r/o John & Markie Geist 10:00 AM Catherine Johnston, 1st Anniversary, r/o Colleen Johnston 11:30 AM Deacon Zoile Martes & Carmen Martes r/o Mr. & Mrs. Nicostra

1/18 Monday Weekday 8:00 AM Robert Campbell r/o His Family

1/19 Tuesday Weekday 8:00 AM Anna Gildea & Family r/o Cookie Sullivan

1/20 Wednesday St. Fabian, Pope & Martyr; St. Sebastian, Martyr 8:00 AM For the People of the Parish 1/21 Thursday St. Agnes, Virgin & Martyr 8:00 AM Diane Girard r/o Joanne Bradley & Mary Kay Farrell

1/22 Friday Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Weekday 8:00 AM For Peace & Justice

1/24 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM vigil Bonnie & Cynthia Cybulski & Claire Sanders, 40th Anniversary r/o Friends & Family 8:30 AM Marie Barrett r/o Kathleen Brown 10:00 AM Betty & Stash Sebzda r/o Cookie Sullivan 11:30 AM For the People of the Parish

SANCTUARY LIGHTS will burn in the Churches this week for

Thanksgiving to God for the Gift of Human Life.

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS: Jan. 10, 2016

1st Collection $ 1,458.00 Solemnity of Mary (to date) $ 702.00 =====================================================

LITURGICAL MINISTERS January 24, 2016 5:00 PM Lector & Euch. Min.: As Available 8:30 AM Lector: Bernadette Zotter Euch. Min.: Cass Micenec 10:00 AM Lector: Grace Galaschewski Euch. Min.: Maria Tanczak 11:30 AM Lectors: Mercedes Sanchez /Nelly Cintron Euch. Min.: As Available ====================================================================================

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Sis Clemens, Ralph Berarducci, Barbara Schindle, Maria Rivera, 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. Remember also to pray for all

our deceased relatives and friends.

*********************** A Little Bit of Wisdom

The great acts of love are done by those who are

habitually performing small acts of kindness.

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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

January 17, 2016 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time At Cana in Galilee, Jesus performed the first of his signs,

revealing his glory to his disciples. and later to the nations. He has revealed as well the manifestation of the Spirit who distributes different gifts as he chooses.

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January 17, 2016 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

THE CHRISTMAS SEASON IS OVER FOR ANOTHER YEAR

IT WAS A WONDERFUL, BLESSED CELEBRATION. AND SO… We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our volunteers for their “time and talent”. And especially to… Walter Daskaluk—Sacristan St. Michael

Stuart Brian and Donna Panno—Music Ministry

Carmen Arroyo and Gigi Rivera and the Spanish Choir

Gwendolyn Coronado, Reina Martinez, Julia Canonica and Juanita Rodriguez—CCD

The Breustedt Family—Decorating St. Michael Church for the Christmas Season

James, Louis and Donald Galdo for cleaning maintenance at Immaculate Conception

Joseph & Marie Windfelder, Larry Downey, David Termino, Johln Healey, Jr. - for assembling

the Crèche at Immaculate Conception

The Mothers of The Savio Boys’ Choir—for decorating Immaculate Conception

Grace & Barbara Galaschewski—Sacristans at Immaculate Conception

Roland Laramee—New volunteer Sacristan at Immaculate Conception

All Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers

All of our parishioners who provide the “treasure” for our parish

Thank you for all that you do to keep St. Michael and Immaculate Conception a parish to be proud of.

You are ever in our prayers.:

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January 17, 2016 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Domingo Escritura Reflexions

Primera lectura Isaías 62:1-5

En el Antiguo Testamento, algunas personas comparan el convenio de Dios con el pueblo, con el acuerdo matrimonial entre un hombre y una mujer. El profeta usa esta imagen metafórica en la primera lectura de hoy. Con gran entusiasmo celebra el impor-tante acontecimiento. El Señor no solamente ha libera-do al pueblo de sus enemigos, sino que, por su propia voluntad, se ha "casado" con él. La fidelidad ha sido recompensada. Ahora pueden decirle a sus enemigos, "¿Ven?, ¡se los dijimos, nuestro Dios nos ha salvado".

Segunda lectura 1 Corintios 12:4-11

La segunda lectura de hoy nos recuerda que la comunidad cristiana está llena de regalos del Espíritu. Estos regalos permiten que algunos de nosotros sean profesores o consejeros, profetas o pastores, sanadores o líderes. Pero todos vienen del mismo Espíritu y están destinados a fortalecer la comunidad de fe.

Nunca debemos estar celosos de los regalos recibidos por otras personas, porque todos esos regalos forman parte del cuerpo de Cristo. ¿Te has alegrado alguna vez con los regalos que Dios ha dado a otra persona?

Evangelio Juan 2:1-11

La lectura de hoy del Antiguo Testamento, cele-bra el "matrimonio" de Israel con el Señor.

En el evangelio de hoy, Jesús y sus amigos están parti-cipando de una fiesta de bodas en Caná. Y todos cele-bran hasta que el vino se acaba. Entonces Jesús, en lo que es descrito como el primero de sus milagros, ¡convierte seis recipientes de agua en vino! Todos están asombrados.

Convirtiendo en vino el agua usada para los rituales judíos, Jesús da una señal al pueblo de Dios de que el Mesías ha llegado. Después los discípulos reconocerían Jesús como el novio de la Iglesia.

Sunday Scripture Reflections

Reading 1 Isaiah 62:1-5

In the Old Testament, God's covenant with the people is sometimes compared to a marriage covenant between a husband and wife.

In today's first reading, the prophet uses this imagery. With great enthusiasm, he celebrates a great event. The Lord has not only delivered the people from their enemies but has "married" them and made them his own. Their faithfulness has been rewarded. Now they can say to their enemies, "See, we told you! Our God has saved us."

Reading 2 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Today's second reading reminds us that the Christian community is filled with gifts of the Spirit. These gifts enable some of us to be teachers or coun-selors, prophets or preachers, healers or leaders. But they all come from the same Spirit and are intended to build up the faith community.

We should never be jealous of someone else's gift be-cause all the gifts truly belong to all of us as the Body of Christ. Do you ever rejoice in the gifts of others?

Gospel John 2:1-11

The Old Testament reading today celebrates the "marriage" of Israel with the Lord.

In the gospel reading, Jesus and his friends are taking part in a wedding celebration at Cana. Everyone is having a grand old time until the wine runs out. Then Jesus, in what is described as the first of his signs (miracles), turns six jars of water into choice wine! Everyone is astonished.

But turning the water used for Jewish rituals into wine, Jesus gives God's people a sign that the Messiah has come. Later the disciples would recognize Jesus as the Bridegroom of the Church, the new people of God.

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.

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 lla-me la rectoría.

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Excerpts from Pope Francis’ Bull of Indiction of the

Jubilee of Mercy

A program for the Year of Mercy—continued

4. Those living on the outermost fringes of society -

In this Holy Year, we look forward to the expe-rience of opening our hearts to those living on the outer-most fringes of society: fringes modern society itself creates. How many uncertain and painful situations there are in the world today! How many are the wounds borne by the flesh of those who have no voice because their cry is muffled and drowned out by the indifference of the rich! During this Jubilee, the Church will be called even more to heal these wounds, to assuage them with the oil of consolation, to bind them with mercy and cure them with solidarity and vigilant care.

5. The corporal and spiritual works of mercy -

It is my burning desire that, during this Jubilee, the Christian people may reflect on (and rediscover) the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. It will be a way to reawaken our conscience, too often grown dull in the face of poverty. And let us enter more deeply into the heart of the Gospel where the poor have a special experience of God’s mercy. Jesus introduces us to these works of mercy in his preaching so that we can know whether or not we are living as his disciples. (to be continued…) =================================

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