Saint Michael Parish January 15, 2017 Rev. Arturo Chagala, Parochial Administrator Mrs. Sue Fritz, 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 https://icstmichael19122.wordpress.com/ 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 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

Second Sunday 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.

January 15, 2017

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus, the Lamb of God , is the light of the nations who came to do the Father’s will . In Christ we have been called to be a holy people. MASSES FOR THE WEEK

at the request of Ed Eldridge

1/15 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 AM Antonia Cruz r/o Angel Maldonado 10:00AM Joseph McGough Jr. r/o Dolores McGough SUNDAY COLLECTIONS: 1st collection, 11:30 AM For the Poor Souls in Purgatory & those Agonizing in the World. Solemnity of Mary Christmas Offering (to date) 1/16 Monday Weekday Christmas Flowers (to date) 8:30 AM Silverio Berarducci & Family Retirement Fund (to date) r/o Ralph Berarducci

J anuar y 1, 2017 $

1,098.00

$ 275.00 $ 1,538.00 $ 635.00 $ 292.00 Immaculate Conception (to date) $ 228.00

1/17 Tuesday Saint Anthony, Abbot 8:30 AM Rev. John C. Crowley—. Deceased 1/18 Wednesday Weekday 8:30 AM In Honor of St. Michael r/o Ralph Berarducci 1/19 Thursday Weekday 8:30 AM For Christian Unity 1/20 8:30 AM

Friday St. Fabian, Pope and Martyr: St. Sebastian, Martyr For those who died for their Faith

1/22 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 AM People of the Parish 10:00 AM Catherine Johnston r/o Colleen Johnston 11:30 PM Esmeralda Garcia & David Ayala r/o Pablo & Edwin Ayala SANCTUARY LIGHTS will burn in the churches this week for for Kerry Eldridge Bosten

LITURGICAL MINISTERS January 22, 2017 8:30 AM Lector: Bernadette Zotter Euch. Min.: Maria Maldonado 10:00 AM Lector: Maria Tanczak Euch. Min.: Jim Galdo 11:30 AM Lectors: Alfonso Pantoja & Leticia Justo Euch. Min.: As Available PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Amador & Carmen Santiago, Sonny Dunbar, Sharon Micenec, Bill & Chris Long, Michael Jordan, Bernadette Murphy Reynolds, Joe & Yvonne Burns, Elaine Ciambella, Carmen Robles, Jim Cassidy, Tom Farrell, Tom Becker, Mary O’Brien, Ray Fenner, John Halgen, Audrey Brown, Edward Campbell, Zoraida Caez, Ann Marie Szewczak, Edward Holmes, Henry Lucier, Sis Clemens, Ralph Berarducci, Maria Rivera, Isabella Lederer, Bianca Mercado, Dorothy Schill, Olga Espada, Hilda Rodriguez, Freddie Nagle, our benefactors, those who have asked for our prayers &

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 15, 2017

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday Scripture Reflections

1st Reading

Isaiah 49:3,5-6

The Prophet speaks of the Servant’s prophetical mission, namely to rise up the tribes of Israel, who were downtrodden in Babylonian slavery. The Church replies this poem to Jesus Christ, God’s Servant, whose mission it is to raise up you and me when we are depressed. That is what a friend does for a friend!

2nd Reading 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 Paul sends his greetings to “the church of God that is in Corinth!” We are members of the universal Church, which is realized in our own congregation. We should not be narrow-minded and identify our own congregation with the universal Church.

Gospel

John 1:29-34

Domingo Escritura Reflexions

Primera lectura

Isaías 49:3,5-6

El Profeta habla de la misión profética del Siervo, es decir, a levantarse de las tribus de Israel, quienes fueron pisoteados en la esclavitud babilónica. La Iglesia responde este poema a Cristo Jesús, el siervo de Dios, cuya misión es elevar a usted y a mí, cuando estamos deprimidos. Eso es lo que hace de un amigo de un amigo! Segunda lectura

1 Corintios 1:1-3

Pablo envía sus saludos a "la Iglesia de Dios que está en Corinto!" Somos miembros de la Iglesia universal, que se realiza en nuestra propia congregación. No debemos ser mezquinos e identificar nuestra propia congregación con la Iglesia universal.

Evangelio Juan

1:29-34

This Gospel reading tells us about who the Lord Jesus is and about the process of getting to know him more intimately. Jesus is “The Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world” : Christ, our Passover sacrifice! He is great, greater than John the Baptist himself: He is to baptize with the Holy Spirit.

Esta lectura del evangelio nos narra que Jesús es el Señor y sobre el proceso de llegar a conocerlo más íntimamente. Jesús es "el Cordero de Dios que quita el pecado del mundo": Cristo, nuestra Pascua sacrificio! Él es grande, mayor que Juan el Bautista: él mismo es bautizar con el Espíritu Santo.

Jesus is God’s chosen one. Do you recognize the Lord as such in your life? Pray that you may see for yourself as John the Baptist did with the help of God.

Jesús es el elegido de Dios. ¿Eres tu capaz de reconocer al Señor como tal en tu vida? Oremos para que usted pueda ver por sí mismo como Juan el Bautista hizo con la ayuda de Dios.

Pray also that God may help you to recognize the Lord Jesus, to see him as a beautiful person, a friend.

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Catholic Relief Services Annual Collection Will be next Sunday January 22, 2017 Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Founded in 1943, they are an organization of 5,000, working in 91 countries and reaching more than 100 million of the world's poorest people each year with innovative solutions to tough problems like poverty, hunger, drought, disease and emergencies. They work in close partnership with the Catholic Church around the world and local, national and international organizations that share our focus on finding ways to meet immediate needs while empowering communities for the long term. Rebuilding Counts 37% of programming focuses on emergency relief. Once they meet immediate needs for food, water and shelter, they transition to rebuilding and reconstruction, supporting the survivors of natural disasters and chronic emergencies in reclaiming their lives. Innovation Counts. Hunger is the easiest disease to cure. Yet more than 1 billion people—one-seventh of the people on earth—suffer from it. Enough food is produced to feed everyone, but many go hungry because they lack the money to buy it or the land to grow it. We're changing that landscape with 164 sustainable agricultural projects using innovative approaches that combine health care, literacy and microfinance with proven agricultural practices. For 26 million people, hunger is already a thing of the past. Connection Counts Here at home, they carry out the social mission of the Church with 8.5 million Catholics in 14,337 parishes, dioceses and schools through programs such as CRS Rice Bowl, and CRS Fair Trade.

Catholic Relief Services Colecta Annual Sera el próximo Domingo 22, 2017 Catholic Relief Services es la agencia humanitaria internacional oficial de la comunidad católica en Estados Unidos. Fundada en 1943, son una organización de 5.000, que trabajan en 91 países y llega a más de 100 millones de las personas más pobres del mundo cada año con soluciones innovadoras a problemas difíciles como la pobreza, el hambre, la sequía, las enfermedades y las situaciones de emergencia. Trabajan en estrecha colaboración con la Iglesia católica en todo el mundo y organizaciones locales, nacionales contrar maneras de satisfacer necesidades inmediatas mientras empoderar a las comunidades para el largo plazo. Reconstrucción cuentacon el 37% de la programación se centra en el socorro de emergencia. Una vez que se satisfacen las necesidades inmediatas de alimentos, agua y refugio, hacen la transición a la reconstrucción y a la reconstrucción, el apoyo a los sobrevivientes de desastres naturales y emergencias crónicas en reivindicación de sus vidas. Recuentos de innovación. El hambre es la forma más fácil de curar la enfermedad. Sin embargo, más de 1 millones de personas -una séptima parte de la población del planeta padecen. Se producen alimentos suficientes para alimentar a todos, pero muchos pasan hambre porque carecen de dinero para comprar o la tierra para crecer. Estamos cambiando ese paisaje con 164 proyectos de agricultura sostenible mediante enfoques innovadores que combinan la atención de la salud, la alfabetización y las microfinanzas con probadas prácticas agrícolas. Para 26 millones de personas, el hambre es ya cosa del pasado. Recuentos de conexión Aquí en casa, llevan a cabo la misión social de la Iglesia, con 8,5 millones de católicos en 14,337 parroquias, diócesis y escuelas a través de programas como el cuenco de arroz de CRS, CRS y el comercio justo.

“Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me. “ Matthew 25:40.

"Lo que hiciste a uno de estos hermanos míos más pequeños, a mí lo hicisteis. " Mateo 25:40.

Please be generous as you can next week.

Por favor sea tan generoso como pueda la próxima semana.

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Second 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 11:30 a.m. in the Church Hall.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. ======================================== PLEASE NOTE: There will be a Baptism Class on Saturday January 28 at 11;30 a.m.– 1:00 pm in the Church Hall ==================================== 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 llame la rectoría.. Sponsorship: In or der to be a sponsor /godpar ent 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.

Welcome!! Come and Listen Catechesis For

Youth and Adults Come to me, all you who labor And are overburdened, And I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28) BEGINNING JANUARY 30TH, 2017 * Monday and Thursdays* at 7:30 pm

St. Michael’s Church 1445 N. 2nd St. Philadelphia PA 19122

Free Babysitting provided ============================

Bienvenidos!! Ven a escuchar Catequesis Para Adultos y Jovenes Vengan a mi todos los que trabajan y estan sobrecargados y yo les dare Descanso. (Mateo 11:28) Comensando Enero 30, 2017 Lunes y Jueves alas 7:30 La Iglecia de San Miguel 1445 N. 2nd St. Philadelphia PA 19122 Cuidado de nino gratis

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