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Saint Michael Parish October 11, 2015

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 [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. (espaol)

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

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Michael Parish has been a viable part of Fishtown/Northern Liberties for 182 years. We con- tinue creating a community where all Gods 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 os.

Continuamos creando una comunidad donde tratamos con dignidad y respeto los nios 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.

COME FOLLOW ME

VEN Y SIGUEME

10/11 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 PM vigil Margaret McTear r/o Geri McTear 8:30 AM Ancient Order of Hibernia Div. 61 120th Anniversary 10:00 AM Eugene Seedes r/o Ellen & John Callaham 11:30 AM Felix Hoyos Difunto r/o Betty Hoyos 10/5

10/12 Monday Weekday 8:00 AM Thomas Lederer Birthday Mass r/o Rita Lederer

10/13 Tuesday Weekday 8:00 AM Deceased membersGildea Family r/o Cookie Sullivan

10/14 Wednesday St Callistus I, Pope & Martyr 8:00 AM Health of Fred Nagle r/o Fred Nagle 10/15 Thursday St. Teresa of Jesus, Virgin & Doctor of the Church 8:00 AM In Honor of St. Michael r/o Ralph Beraraducci

10/16 Friday St. Hedwig, Religious; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque,Virgin 8:00 AM The People of the Parish

10/18 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM vigil Joseph McGough Jr.r/o Dolores McGough 8:30 AM Collene Weirmuth r/o The McCormack Family 10:00 AM Charles M. Watson, 12th Anniversary r/o Grace Galaschewski 11:30 Am Carmen Brito Difunto r/o Betty Hoyos ======================================== .SANCTUARY LIGHTS

will burn in the Churches this week for Hubert Brown

SUNDAY COLLECTION: September 27, 2015

1st Collection (I.C.) $ 584.00 ===================================== LITURGICAL MINISTERS October 18, 2015, 5:00 PM Lector & Euch. Min.: As Available 8:30 AM Lector: Bernadette Zotter Euch. Min.:Maria Maldonado 10:00 AM Lector: Jim Galdo Euch. Min Maria Tanczak 11:30 AM Lectors: Cruz & Angelica Rodriguez Euch. Min.: As Available ====================================================================================

ATTENTION PLEASE! We are in need of a volunteer to serve as Sacristan for Immaculate Conception Church. If you are interested and able to fill this most important position, please call Grace at the Rectory; 215/739-2358. Thank you. ====================================================================================

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK:

Osealdo Rodriguez, Joseph Galdo, Catherine Feltenberger, 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.

.Also, remember in your prayers our recent deceased Florence Benson. Please note: If you wish to include the names of those in need of prayers, please call the rectory. The names will remain on the list for four weeks and then be removed unless otherwise notified.. Thank you.

New Parishioners/Nuevos Feligreses Welcome. Please call the rectory and make an appointment to register as soon as possible.

Bienvenidos. Favor de llamar la rectora 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 sobrespuedes obtenerlos

llamando la rectora o llenando unos de los sobres maracados bienvenidos en entrada de la iglesia. 214-1

October 11, 2015 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

When offered the choice between true knowledge or riches, Solomon prays for wisdom of heart. When given the choice between following Jesus or remaining attached to his material wealth,

the man chooses his possessions. Gods word challenges us to be attached to Jesus, and to him alone..

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Domingo Escritura Reflexions

Primera lectura sabidura 7:7-11 Si una persona reza pidiendo sacarse la lotera y otra pidiendo sabidura, cul crees de las oraciones tiene ms significado? El autor de esta lectura ve claramente que la sabidura es ms deseable que la riqueza. Tambin vale que el poder, la salud y la belleza. La sabidura nos ayuda a mantener nuestras prioridades. Nos ayuda a ver las cosas desde el punto de vista de Dios. Algunas veces tememos buscar las cosas de Dios porque creemos que perdemos las cosas de la tierra. Pero cuando buscamos a Dios y su reino primero, todo lo que tiene verdadero valor seguir.

Segunda lectura Hebreos 4:12-13 Una espada de doble filo es un smbolo poderoso. Cuando pensamos en la palabra de Dios como una espada afilada, queremos sentarnos y escuchar con atencin. El autor nos ensea que esta espada puede cortar en el corazn humano. Juzga nuestros pensamientos y decisiones. Salva a los que la escuchan y pide cuenta a los que la ignoran. Este smbolo de la espada nos recuerda que la palabra de Dios est viva y activa. No es una palabra sin vida o sin significado en nuestra vida diaria. Siempre es capaz de cambiarnos si lo dejamos.

Evangelio Marco 10:17-27 El hombre rico en esta historia es como el alpinis-ta que casi llega la cima de l montaa. Pero el trecho final es ms difcil que la distancia recorrida. El viene a Jess en busca de sabidura sobre como alcanzar la vid eterna. El asegura al buen maestro que desde pequeo ha cumplido los mandamientos. Jess lo mira con amor y lo reta a hacer algo ms. Si quiere alcanzar un tesoro en el cielo, el joven tiene que vender sus posesiones y seguir a Jess. El no quiere hacer eso. As que se va triste. Jess asegura a sus discpulos que el entrar al reino de los cielos no es fcil. Es ms fcil pasar por el ojo de una agua que los que estn apegados a las riquezas entrar al reino de los cielos. Sin embargo, los que confan en Dios para alcanzar lo imposible pueden hacer todo tipo de cosas buenas.

Sunday Scripture Reflections

Reading 1 Wisdom 7:7-11

If one person prays to win the lottery and another person prays for wisdom, which do you think has offered the most meaningful prayer? The author of this reading sees clearly that wisdom is more desirable than riches. It is also to be valued above power, health, and beauty. Wisdom enables us to keep our priorities straight. It helps us to see things from God's point of view. Sometimes we hesitate to seek the things of God because it might mean we have to lose the things of earth. But when we seek God and God's kingdom first, everything else of true value will follow.

Reading 2 Hebrews 4:12-13

A two-edged sword is a very powerful symbol. When we picture God's word as a sharp sword, we want to sit up and pay attention to the reading. The inspired author teaches us that this sword can cut right to the human heart. It judges our thoughts and decisions. It saves those who listen to it and requires an accounting from those who ignore it. The symbol of the sword reminds us that God's word is alive and active. It is never a word that is lifeless or without meaning in our daily lives. It is always capable of changing us if we let it.

Gospel Mark 10:17-27

The rich young man in this story is like a mountain climber who has almost reached the summit. But the final stretch will be more difficult than the distance he has already come. He comes to seek wisdom from Jesus about how to achieve everlasting life. He assures the Good Teach-er that he has kept the commandments since he was a child. Jesus looks at him with love and challenges him to do one thing more. If he wants to reach the summit of treasure in heaven, the young man must sell his possessions and follow Jesus. This he cannot do. So he goes away sad. Jesus assures his disciples that entering the king-dom of God is no easy matter. Those who are attached to their possessions will have a more difficult time. However, those who rely on God to achieve the impossible can do all good things.

Baptism/Bautismos Call the Rectory to make arrangements. Parents and sponsors must attend an instruction class.

Llame la rectora para hacer arreglos. Padres y padrinos deben asistir clases de instruccin.

Marriage/Matrimonio Arrangements must be made six months in ad-vance 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 rectora inmediatamente. Para visitas en casa de las personas mayores y enfermas o cuando alguien este en el hospital y desee una visita del sacerdo-te llame la rectora. ===================================================

St. Michaels Religious Education Classes : Saturday from 9:00 AM10:30 AM in the Church Hall For more information regarding registration & the program: Please feel free to call:

Gwendy at 832-770-0238 or Reina at 469-867-2310


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A Little Bit of Wisdom I ask you to ensure

that humanity is served by wealth and not ruled by it. Pope Francis

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Mother Boniface Spirituality Center 3501 Solly Avenue in northeast Philadelphia

is offering a Weekend Retreat with Thomas Merton on

October 23-25, 2015. This retreat will be an opportunity to pray with Thomas Merton as we explore his teachings on personal growth, contemplation, social justice

and interfaith dialogue. Retreat Presenter: Fr. Anthony Ciorra.

Please call 267-350-1830 for more information or to register by October 13th

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Invites you to our Open House on Saturday, October 17, 2015, 12:00-2:00 p.m.

2015 Entrance/Scholarship Exam Dates: October 24, and November 7, 8:30-noon

Application is required to take the exam. Application form is available online at

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If the increasing hostility toward Christians in todays culture is making you feel discouraged and defeated, let

an evening with the saints help you regain your perspective and restore your hope!

The Catholic Life Institute is hosting Susan Brinkmann, OCDS, on October 30-31 at Fatima House for a retreat

featuring the saints who showed us how to fight for Christ in hostile times from the earliest days of the

Church to the current day. We will also have dozens of relics of the saints available

for veneration during this retreat. The retreat begins at 7:00 pm on 10/30

and concludes at 11:00 am on 10/31. It includes two conferences, overnight accommodation

and breakfast. Cost $85. Register at www.freeandfaithful.com or call 215-983-9701.

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JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY On March 13, 2015, Pope Francis announced an extraordinary jubilee, a Holy Year of Mercy, to highlight the Catholic Churchs mission to be a witness of mercy. Traditionally, every 25 years the popes proclaim a holy year, which features special celebrations and pilgrim-ages, strong calls for conversion and repentance, and the offer of special opportunities to experience Gods grace through the sacraments, especially Confession. Extraordi-nary holy years, like the Holy Year of Mercy, are less fre-quent but offer the same opportunities for spiritual growth. The special year will take place Dec. 8, 2015 until Nov. 20, 2016. The biblical theme of the year will be Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

There will undoubtedly be more information about this Holy Year in days to come. As an early preparation for this Holy Year let us look at -

FORGIVNESS.

One of the most difficult things we have to do as followers of Jesus is to forgive those who have offended us. We have heard it many times; forgive your enemies and this is easy to say but not an easy thing to do. \ Perhaps it would help if we first thought about how much forgiveness God has granted us from childhood to the present. How often have we depended on and sought Gods understanding and mercy.

Perhaps it would also help if we understood a little bit more about forgiveness.

Forgiveness is NOT denying an injustice or a hurt. Forgiveness is NOT excusing the other. Forgiveness is NOT forgetting. Forgiveness is NOT a feeling or an emotion. Forgiveness is NOT an option as a Christian.

What is Forgiveness? -Forgiveness is an act of the will. The will simply says Yes or No. It is a decision that you, the offended makes; the favor you do to yourself. - Forgiveness only takes one (you). Reconciliation takes two. -Forgiveness is the essence of being Christian. -Forgiveness is more important to you who forgives than it is to the one forgiven. -Forgiveness frees you - unburdens - unchains - unknots. -Forgiveness is a process; it takes time and grace. -Forgiveness, in the Christian sense, involves a two- fold decision: 1) to renounce hatred and desire to destroy and 2) to will the offenders good or conversion or correction.

PRACTICAL HELPS IN FORGIVING OTHERS: 1. Dont use or hold the offense against the person. Stop

throwing it in his/her face. 2. Dont talk about it all the time. Stop going over the

story. That only keeps it alive in you. 3. Choose not to dwell on it in your thoughts. Change

the station. Put in another tape or disc. 4. Forgiveness is a processa decision of the mind.

Give it time. 5. Pray over it. 6. Be honest. Acknowledge your hurt and what hap-

pened. It is part of your past. 7. Did you have any part in the situation? There are 2

sides to everything. Try to see the offender in a dif-ferent light. Maybe something led him/her to do it.

8. Think of all the times you have been forgiven. Espe-cially how much God has forgiven you.

9. What will happen if you do not forgive? It grows like a cancer. It effects others especially mutual friends and family members.

10. Bring it to prayer again! Remind yourself that God loves the person as He loves you.

Lord, help me to forgive. Examples of forgiveness in scripture: Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15) Woman taken in adultery (Jn 8: 1-11) Examples in our own day: Year 2006the shootings in Lancaster, Pa. of the Amish children in their school house, the Amish commu-nity forgave the shooter. Year 2012 the shootings in the Colorado movie house; the parents of the victims forgave the shooter. Year 2015the shootings in a church in Charles-ton, South Carolina; family members forgave the shooter. You might ask- How could they do this; forgive these people who killed their children, family, friends?

The answer is simple but profound - It is through the grace of God and their own sincere faith, love and deep

desire to live as Christ.

Think of every time you say the Our Father, forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. The more you forgive, the more you have of Gods forgiveness; the more you give away, the more you receive. Gods forgiveness must go through you to others. *********************

The Lord never tires of forgiving. It is we who tire of asking for forgiveness. Pope Francis

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