Saint Michael Parish October 18, 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 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

Twenty-Ninth 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 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 ños.

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.

I came to serve, not to be served

He venido a servir, no a ser servido

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

10/19 Monday Saints John de Brebeuf & Isaac Jogues, Priests, & Companions, Martyrs 8:00 AM Florence Benson r/o Rita Lederer

10/20 Tuesday St. Paul of the Cross, Priest 8:00 AM Robert Campbell Sr. r/o James & Winnie O’Connor ========================================

Please Note: There will be NO 8:00 AM Masses on Wednesday, Thursday, and

Friday this week.

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10/25 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM vigil Andrew O’Connor r/o the O’Connor Family 8:30 AM Christopher Perkowski r/oAlbertaBrown (Aunt Mickey) 10:00 AM Richard Andrillo, Sr. r/o Maria Tanczk 11:30 Am ======================================

.SUNDAY COLLECTION:

October 4, 2015 $ 1,124.0 0 October 11, 2015 $ 1,720.00 Block Collection (to date) $ 694.00

SANCTUARY LIGHTS

will burn in the Churches this week for Christopher Sears Sr. at the request of Rita Lederer ===========================================

LITURGICAL MINISTERS October 25, 2015, 5:00 PM Lector & Euch. Min.: As Available 8:30 AM Lector: Walt Daskaluk Euch. Min.: Alberta Brown 10:00 AM Lector: Maria Tanczak Euch. Min Grace Galaschewski 11:30 AM Lectors: Mercedes Sanchez/Nelly Cintron 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,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 & Catherine Feltenberger

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 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. 214-1

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True greatness (holiness) is found in serving one another and by giving ourselves as did Jesus who suffered that we might be justified.

He is our compassionate high priest in whom we have placed our hope.

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Domingo Escritura Reflexions

Primera lectura Isaías 53:10-11

Una de las experiencias más desagradables que una persona puede tener es saber que ha sufrido en vano. Cuando un soldado muere en una batalla por una causa buena, decimos que su muerte no fue en vano. En primera lectura de hoy Isaías describe al siervo de Dios que sufre. Ese servidor dio su vida "como expiación" por el pecado. Así el soporta la culpa de otros. Dios dice "Traerá a mu-chos la salvación". Salvar a otros es librarlos de la culpa. Fácilmente podemos entender porque los cristi-nos ven un retrato de Jesús en esta lectura. El es el obedi-ente sirvo de Dios que da su vida por nuestra salvación. Por su sufrimiento, muerte y resurrección, él nos guía a la plenitud de los días.

Segunda lectura Hebreos 4:14-16

La tentación es un visitante asiduo para la mayoría de nosotros. Algunas veces cerramos nuestras puertas y decimos "aléjate". Otras la dejamos entrar y ga-nar actuando en contra de la voluntad de Dios. Jesucristo, nuestro sumo sacerdote, nunca pecó. El conoció la tentación. El entiende lo difícil que para nosotros resistir las tentaciones de pecar, tales como deshonestidad, avari-cia y violencia. Jesús es un sacerdote que siempre intercede por nosotros. Cuando la tentación toque nuestras puertas, po-demos ir a Jesús. El nos fortalecerá para hacer lo correcto.

Evangelio Marcos 10:42-45

Con frecuencia podemos reconocer a los que son considerados grandes en el mundo por el número de per-sonas que han protegido y servido. Jesús enseña a sus discípulos que con ellos no puede ser así. El no ha venido a ser servido sino a servir a otros, especialmente los pobres y los que necesitan sanación su grandeza es vista más claramente cuando da su vida por los demás. Por nuestro bautismo compartimos el ministerio de la iglesia de servir a los necesitados. Compartimos la misión de Cristo de trabajar por la paz y la justicia en nuestros hogares, parroquia y mundo.

Sunday Scripture Reflections

Reading 1 Isaiah 53:10-11 One of the worst things a person can experience is to feel that they have suffered for nothing. When a soldier dies in battle for a good cause, others say that he or she did not die in vain. In today's first reading, Isaiah describes the Suffering Servant of God. This servant gives up his life "as an offering for sin." By doing so, he bears the guilt of others. God says of him, "My servant shall justify many." To justify others is to free them from blame or take away their guilt. We can easily understand why Christians see a portrait of Jesus Christ in this reading. He is the obedient servant who gave his life for our salvation. By his suffering, death, and rising, he leads us into fullness of days.

Reading 2 Hebrews 4:14-16 Temptation is a familiar visitor for most of us. Sometimes we lock our doors and say "Keep out!" Other times we let temptation in and wind up acting against God's will. Jesus never said yes to temptation. He knows what it is like to be tempted. Therefore, he understands how hard it is for us to resist temptations to sins like dishonesty, greed, and violence. Jesus is a priest who intercedes for us always. Whenever temptation knocks on our doors, we have only to turn to Jesus. He will strengthen us to do what is right.

Gospel Mark 10:42-45 We can often recognize those who are considered great in the world by the number of people they have serving and protecting them. Jesus teaches his disciples that it can-not be like that with them. He has come not to be served but to serve others, especially the poor and those who need healing. His greatness is seen most clearly in his laying down his life for others. Through Baptism we share in the Church's ministry to serve all who are in need. We share Christ's mission of working for peace and justice in our homes, our parish, and our world.

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 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 rectoría 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 rectoría. ===================================================

St. Michael’s Religious Education Classes : Saturday from 9:00 AM—10:30 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 “True power is service.

We must serve all people, especially the poor,

the weak and the vulnerable” Pope Francis

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ATENCION: LEGION DE MARIA

Buscando nuevo miembio para el grupo Por favor llamar:

Angelica Rodriguez 215-423-6310 or Carmen Arroyo

267-418-8983 Gracias!

The Legion of Mary is an Association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the Church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, have formed themselves into a Legion for service.

The Legion meets weekly at St. Michael’s on Mondays from 5:30 pm—6:30 pm.

They are seeking new members at this time. For more information please call:

Angelica Rodriguez at 215-423-6310 or Carmen Arroyo at 267-418-8983. Thank you!

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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 =====================================

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

This weekend has been designated as World Mission Sunday.

There will be a special collection today for your opportunity to assist in spreading the Gospel

throughout the world. Please be as generous as your means allows.

To view the missionary work and how your contributions

are used to support the missionaries around the world please visit:

www.phillymissions.org. Thank you.

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Pope Francis’ Universal Prayer Intention for October is-

HUMAN TRAFFICKING- “That human trafficking,

the modern form of slavery be eradicated.”

What is human trafficking? Human Trafficking involves the recruitment, trans-portation, and forceful detention of people either from one country to another, or within countries. The victims experi-ence a loss of freedom and exploitation at the hands of their traffickers who buy and sell them in pursuit of profit.. It is aptly named “modern day slavery”. Human Trafficking is the largest and fastest grow-ing criminal industry in the world; second only to drugs and arms dealing. The U.S. Department of State estimates that there are at least 30 million victims of modern-day slavery in the world today and one million new victims each year. The U.S.A. is the number one country of destina-tion for trafficked victims. Both foreign and nationals and U.S. citizens have been identified in cities, suburbs, and rural areas in all U.S. states and in Washington D.C. The U.S. government has taken a firm stance against human trafficking. Laws against trafficking in the U.S. exist at the federal and state levels. In addition to government, several non-governmental organizations and human rights organizations have been formed to combat human trafficking. One such organization is the Polaris Project which is an international organization that provides social services to the trafficked victims, housing, law reform and education. In the U.S. it operates and implements the National Human Trafficking Resource Center; a nation wide, 24 hour, toll free, seven days a week, hotline. The number is : 1-888-373-7888.

Pope Francis called human trafficking a “crime against humanity” and “an open wound on the body of contemporary society, a scourge upon the body of Christ”. He said sin is the deep cause of slavery. “Whenever sin corrupts the human heart and distances us from our Creator and our neighbors, the latter are no longer regarded as beings of equal dignity, as brothers or sisters sharing a common humanity, but rather as objects.” “We can ask ourselves: What can I do to end human trafficking? Our prayer this month for the end of human trafficking is a beginning.”

El Papa Francisco’ Intención de Oración Universal para el mes de Octubre es -

TRÁFICO DE SERES HUMANOS- “Que la trata de personas,

una forma moderna de esclavitud ser erradicada."

Que es tráfico de seres humanos? El Tráfico de Seres Humanos involucra la captación, el transporte, contundente detención de la gente de un país a otro, o dentro de los países. Las víctimas experimentan pérdida de la libertad y la explotación en manos de los traficantes que los compran y venden en la búsqueda de un beneficio. El Tráfico de Seres Humanos es apropiadamente llamada "esclavitud moderna". Tráfico de Seres Humanos es la más grande y de más rápido crecimiento industria criminal en el mundo; en el segun-do sólo para el tráfico de drogas y de armas. El Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos estima que hay al menos 30 millones víctimas de la esclavitud moderna en el mundo de hoy y un millón de nuevas víctimas cada año. Los U.S.A. es el destino número uno de los países de las víctimas de la trata. Tanto extranjeros como nacionales y los ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos han sido identificados en las ciudades, barrios y zonas rurales en todos los Estados Unidos y en Washington D. C. El gobierno de los Estados Unidos ha tomado una postura firme contra el tráfico de personas. Las leyes contra la trata en los U.S. existen en el nivel federal y estatal. Además de los gobiernos, varias organizaciones no gubernamentales y las organizaciones de derechos humanos se han formado para combatir la trata de seres humanos. Una de estas organizaciones es el Proyecto Polaris que es una organi-zación internacional que presta servicios sociales a las víctimas de la trata, en cuanto a la vivienda, la reforma de las leyes y la educación. En los U.S.A. opera y implementa el Tráfico Nacional Centro de Recursos Humanos; una nación amplia, 24 horas, gratuito, los siete días de la semana, la línea. El número es: 1-888 -373-7888.

El Papa Francisco llamado Tráfico de Seres Humanos como "crimen contra la humanidad" y "una herida abierta en el cuerpo de la sociedad contemporánea, un flagelo en el cuerpo de Cristo". Dijo el pecado es la causa profunda de la esclavitud. "Cuando el pecado corrompe el corazón humano y nos aleja de nuestro Creador y nuestros vecinos, este último ya no son con-sideradas como seres de igual dignidad, como hermanos o her-manas compartiendo una humanidad común, sino como objetos.” “Podemos preguntarnos: ¿Qué puedo hacer para termi-nar la trata? Nuestra oración este mes para el final de la Trata de Seres Humanos es un comienzo".

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