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Saint Michael Parish November 1, 2015

Rev. Arturo Chagala, Parochial Administrator Ms. Grace Galaschewski, Office Manager

Sr. Jennie Catanese, M.S.B.T., Receptionist

ALL SAINTS DAY 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.

Saint Michael Church Founded 1831

1445 North Second Street Philadelphia, PA 19122

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

http://stmichaelsphilly.org E-mail

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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 8:00 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

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be

great in heaven

Alegraos y regocijaos, porque vuestra recompense

será grande en el cielo

11/1 Sunday All Saints Day

5:00 PM vigil Tom & May Lavery r/o Rita Lederer &Family 8:30 AM Bill Donaldson r/o Jean & Frank Robertson 10:00 AM Health of Fred Nagle r/o Fred Nagle 11:30 AM The People of the Parish

11/2 Monday All Souls’ Day 8:00 AM For All the Faithful Departed

11/3 Tuesday St. Martin de Porres, Religious 8:00 AM Fred DiDomenico r/o Aldo & Lois DiDomenico & Family 11/4 Wednesday St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop 8:00 AM Health of Fred Nagle r/o Fred Nagle

11/5 Thursday Weekday 8:00 AM In Honor of St. Michael r/o Ralph Berarducci

11/6 Friday Weekday 8:00 AM Chris Sears r/o Rita Lederer

11/8 Sunday 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM vigil Catherine Feltenberger r/o Rita Lederer 8:30 AM Edward Brooks r/o Kathleen Chorlton 10:00 AM Anna & Wasyl Tanczak r/o Maria Tanczak 11:30 AM The People of the Parish 1:30 PM Mass of Thanksgiving—LaSalle Academy

SANCTUARY LIGHTS: will burn in the

Churches this week for Msgr. William “Bill” Dombrow

at the request of Ed Eldridge

.SUNDAY COLLECTION: October 25, 2015 1st Collection $ 888.00 World Mission (to date) $ 155.00 Block Collection (to date) $ 729.00 =========================================== LITURGICAL MINISTERS November 8, 2015 5:00 PM Lector & Euch. Min.: As Available 8:30 AM Lector: Walt Daskaluk Euch. Min.: Maria Maldonado 10:00 AM Lector: Jean Robertson Euch. Min Maroa 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,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 The Holy Souls in Purgatory.

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. 214-2

November 1, 2015 All Saints Day

Let us rejoice in all the men and women, blest in the eyes of the Lord, who celebrate the heavenly liturgy.

They stand in God’s holy place and sing of the love the Father has bestowed upon them through the blood of the Lamb.

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CALLED BY NAME—A FUTURE FULL OF HOPE The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has encouraged all parishes to participate in Called by Name; a program of vocation awareness. This program offers us an opportunity to pray for vocations; to recognize gifts and potential for leader-ship and service in members of our parish; and finally, to call forth and encourage these members to share their gifts in priesthood. Perhaps you know a single man (16 years or older) who would, in your opinion, have qualities to be-come a priest. Please recommend this person by cutting out the “response card” on this page, filling it out, and placing it in the collection basket or returning it to the rectory any time by November 15.

============================================================================== To help in your recommendation, listed here are the …..

Qualities Desired in a Priestly Candidate:

HE: • Feels good about himself, has average to above average intelligence, and has good physical, mental and emotional health

• Is willing to sacrifice personal or material gain for the service of the Gospel and the Church

• Considers a personal relationship with God as an important part of life

• Forms and maintains healthy relationships with both men and women

• Has an ability and willingness to talk about his faith life

• Has the ability to lead and work with people of all ages

• Has a desire to serve others and make a difference in people’s lives

• Enjoys life, people, and has a sense of humor

• Is recognized as being approachable

• Recognizes the importance of the Church

******************** Thank You for all you do in support of the Church

and vocations. Please continue to pray for the success of this program

CALLED BY NAME RESPONSE CARD

After prayerful consideration, I believe the person named below has qualities needed in a future priest.

Perhaps the Lord Jesus is calling him to this priestly vocation.

Candidate must be at least 16 years old. —————————————————————— Name of person you are recommending —————————————————————— Street Address —————————————————————— City Zip —————————————————————— Phone # His approximate age —————————————————————— How well do you know this person? I recommend this person as a possible priest: ——————————————————————

—————————————————————— Your name & phone # (optional)

Please place this “card” in the collection basket or bring to the Parish rectory. All responses must be returned by Sunday, November, 15, 2015

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

A REMINDER—Daylight Savings Time ends today. Clocks should be turned back one hour.

November 1, 2015 All Saints Day

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A Little Bit of Wisdom “To be saints

is not a privilege for the few, but a vocation for everyone.” Pope Francis

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ALL SAINTS, ALL SOULS, & HALLOWEEN All Saints Day, on which Catholics celebrate all the saints, known and unknown, is a surprisingly old feast. It arose out of the Christian tradition of celebrating the martyrdom of saints on the anniversary of their mar-tyrdom. When the martyrdoms increased during the per-secutions of the late Roman Empire, local dioceses insti-tuted a common feast day in order to ensure that all mar-tyrs, known and unknown, were properly honored. By the late fourth century, this common feast was celebrated in Antioch, and St. Ephren the Syrian men-tioned it in a sermon in the year 373. In the early centu-ries, this feast was celebrated in the Easter Season and the Eastern Churches, both Catholic and Orthodox, still celebrate it then. All Saints Day is celebrated on November 1st and is a Holy Day of Obligation. The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed, known as All Souls’ Day, is celebrated on the following day, November 2nd. This memorial of all the faithful departed is rooted in ancient Christian tradition dating back to the 2nd Century. It was introduced by St. Odilo, abbot of Cluny, who prescribed that all the monks of his Benedictine congregation should offer the holy Sacrifice and say prayers for the suffering souls in Purgatory every year on November 2. The popes in Rome gladly accepted this wonderful and charitable thought and ex-tended the celebration to the whole Church. The vigil or eve of the feast of All Saints, October 31, is commonly known as All Hallows Eve, or Halloween. Despite concerns among some Christians, (including some Catholics) in recent years about the “pagan origins” of Halloween , the vigil was and is cele-brated as a preparation for the great feast of All Saints.

========================================= 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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Domingo Escritura Reflexions

Primera lectura Apocalipsis 7:2-4; 9-14

En esta lectura del libro del Apocalipsis, el autor, que se llama a sí mismo Juan escribe después del año 70 D.C.. Fue un momento de terrible persecución de los cristianos. En su escrito, les instó a perseverar en su fe. En una visión el autor ve "una muchedumbre inmensa que nadie podría contar" de cada nación de la tierra. Se paran en el triunfo ante el trono de Dios y del Cordero (Cristo), vestida de blanco y la celebración de las palmas, el signo de la victoria. John es contada quiénes son: aquellos que sobrevivieron a la gran prueba y lavaron sus vesti-duras en la sangre del Cordero. Este es un lenguaje simbólico. Esto significa que estas personas, en sus propias vidas, han participado en los sufrimientos y en la muerte de Cristo.

Este lavado hace sus ropas blancas, como la túnica de los que hemos sido bautizados en Cristo. Nosotros, también, se limpia cuando compartimos en la muerte de Cristo a través de las aguas del Bautismo. Puede que no seamos pide morir por nuestra fe como muchos de los primeros cristianos. Pero somos llamados a ser fuertes en nuestra fe aun cuando somos ridiculi-zados por otros.

Segunda lectura 1 Juan 3:1-3

En esta lectura se nos recuerda de la consoladora espe-ranza que tenemos como hijos de Dios. El mundo puede no estar de acuerdo, dice Juan, pero que en realidad es lo que so-mos. Un día veremos a Dios cara a cara.

Como hijos de Dios, debemos vivir vidas sin pecado. Todos los niños intentan llevar el crédito a sus padres y sus hermanos y hermanas. Cuánto más debería ser este nuestro objetivo como hijos de Dios.

Evangelio Mateo 5: 1-12a

Esta lectura del Evangelio de Mateo contiene las Bie-naventuranzas. Estas declaraciones son un resumen del camino de santidad para todos los miles y miles de personas que han seguido fielmente a Jesús. Ellos muestran cómo los seguidores de Jesús son hoy vivir para el reino de Dios. Todas las recom-pensas prometió aquí tendrá su cumplimiento en el reino de Dios en el cielo.

Jesús nos llama a todos a la santidad. Siguiendo las enseñanzas de Jesús y de la Iglesia, celebrar los sacramentos, y confiando en la guía del Espíritu Santo, el cielo se abre para nosotros. Nuestro itinerario de fe puede no ser una tarea fácil. Habrá muchas dificultades y desafíos en el camino. Pero si queremos caminar humildemente con nuestro Dios, podremos algún día llegar al lugar de la justicia y de la paz donde Dios reina para siempre.

Sunday Scripture Reflections

Reading 1 Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14

In this reading from the Book of Revelation, the author, who calls himself John, writes after the year A.D. 70. It was a time of terrible persecution of Christians. In his writing, he urged them to persevere in their faith. In a vi-sion the author sees "a huge crowd which no one could count" from every nation on earth. They stand in triumph before the throne of God and the Lamb (Christ), dressed in white and holding palm branches, the sign of victory. John is told who they are: those who survived the great trial and washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb. This is sym-bolic language. It means that these people, in their own lives, have participated in the suffering and death of Christ. This washing makes their robes white, like the robes of those who have been baptized into Christ. We, too, are washed clean when we share in the death of Christ through the waters of Baptism. We may not be asked to die for our faith like so many of the early Christians. But we are called to be strong in our faith even when we are ridi-culed by others.

Reading 2 John 3:1-3

In this reading we are reminded of the consoling hope we have as children of God. The world may not agree, John says, yet that is in fact who we are. One day we will see God face to face. As children of God, we should live sinless lives. All children try to bring credit to their parents and their brothers and sisters. How much more should this be our aim as God's children.

Gospel Matthew 5: 1-12a

This reading from the Gospel of Matthew contains the Beatitudes. These statements are a summary of the way to sainthood for all the thousands and thousands of people who have followed Jesus faithfully. They show how the followers of Jesus today are to live for God's kingdom. All the rewards promised here will have their fulfillment in God's kingdom in heaven. Jesus calls us all to holiness. By following the teachings of Jesus and the Church, celebrating the sacra-ments, and trusting in the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the way to heaven lies open for us. Our journey of faith may not be an easy one. There will be many hardships and chal-lenges along the way. But if we walk humbly with our God, we will one day reach the place of justice and peace where God reigns forever.

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