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Saint Michael Parish October 4, 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. (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-Seventh 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.

“Let the children come to me; for the kingdom of God

belongs to such as these.”

“Dejen que los niños se acerquen a mi; porque el Reino de Dios

es de los que son como ellos.”

10/4 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

5:00 PM vigil Ellen Callahan r/o Schindle Family 8:30 AM Kathleen Chorlton r/o Msgr. Miller 10:00 AM Joseph Zarowski r/o Mary Zarowski 11:30 AM The People of the Parish 10/5

10/5 Monday Weekday 8:00 AM Msgr.Bartholomew J. O’Brien—Deceased 10/6 Tuesday St. Bruno, Priest; Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher, Virgin 8:00 AM Deceased members—Kennelly Family r/o Cookie Sullivan 10/7 Wednesday Our Lady of the Rosary

8:00 AM James Tully r/o Kathleen Chorlton 10/8 Thursday Weekday 8:00 AM Robert Campbell Sr. r/o James & Winnie O’Connor 10/9 Friday St. Denis, Bishop & Companions, Martyrs; St. John Leonardi, Priest 8:00 AM The People of the Parish

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 Callahan 11:30 Am Felix Hoyos Difunto r/o Betty Hoyos

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS: September 20, 2015 1st Collection $ 1,708.00 Black & Indian Missions (to date) $ 155.00 Catholic University (to date) $ 162. 00 Mission Co-op (to date) $ 268, 00

.SANCTUARY LIGHTS

will burn in the Churches this week for Frank Johnson

at the request of Catherine & John Gliwa. ===================================== LITURGICAL MINISTERS October 11, 2015, 5:00 PM Lector & Euch. Min.: As Available 8:30 AM Lector: Walt Daskaluk Euch. Min.:Cass Micenec 10:00 AM Lector: Jean Robertson Euch. Min Jim Galdo 11:30 AM Lectors: Mercedes Sanchez/Nelly Cintron Euch. Min.: As Available ====================================================================================

THANK YOU to all who donated food for our Pilgrim guests & exhibited a true community

Spirit!!! God bless you all!!! ===================================

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: 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: Anna Brady . 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

October 4, 2015 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Conjugal love, lived in fidelity to God's original plan, is to be one of the principal manifestations of the kingdom proclaimed by Jesus.

Through baptism into Christ, we join with him in having one and the same Father.

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Domingo Escritura Reflexions

Primera lectura Génesis 2:18:24

He aquí la segunda historia poética de la creación del libro del Génesis. En los primeros versos que no son parte de la lectura de hoy, se describe como Dios creó al prime hombre de barro. Dios entonces creó a todos los animales y aves. Pero no esas criaturas no eran una compañía perfecta para el hombre. Así que Dios creó la primera mujer del cuerpo del hombre.

Juntos hombre y mujer se convirtieron en un solo cuerpo. Ellos fueron iguales y compañeros adecuados uno para el otro. En le matrimonio, marido y mujer entran en una unión bendecida por Dios.

El primer mensaje de la historia es que el hombre y la mujer ambos vienen de Dios. Somos oración únicas de Dios en inmundo de criaturas maravillosas que él ha puesto a nuestro cuidado.

Segunda lectura Hebreos 2:9-11

La persona humilde no mira a los demás conde-sprecio o se creen superiores. Jesús, el Hijo de Dios, es un ejemplo perfecto de humildad. El se hizo más pequeños que los ángeles tomando nuestra naturaleza humana. El se sufrió y murió para gana nuestra salvación. Jesus probó la muerte por nosotros para que pu-diéramos compartir en su gloria con Dios el Padre. El recomplace en llamarnos hermanos. En cada Eucaristía damos gracias a Jesús por levantarnos con él.

Evangelio Mateo 10:2-16 Algunas personas están más interesadas en la letra de la ley que en su espíritu. Los fariseos trata-ron de probar a Jesús preguntándole si el estaba de acuerdo con la ley de Moisés referente al divorcio. Jesús dirige su atención al verdadero significa del matrimonio. El recuerda a los fariseos la enseñanza del Génesis sobre el hombre y la mujer ser un solo cuerpo. Jesús se basa en el plan amoroso de Dios para la pareja matrimonial. En la segunda historia, Jesús reprende a sus discípulos por t4atar de que los niños no se le acerquen. El abraza y bendice a los niños. Una vez más enseña que todos los que los siguen deben confiar en Dios y abiertamente aceptar la buena nueva.

Sunday Scripture Reflections Reading 1 Genesis 2:18-24 Here is the second poetic story of creation from the Book of Genesis. In earlier verses which are not part of today's reading, the story describes how God made the first man from clay. God then fashioned all kinds of birds and animals. But none of them were suitable partners for the man. So God made the first woman from the man's own body. Together the man and the woman became one body. They were equal and suitable partners for one another. In marriage, husband and wife enter a union blessed by God. The primary message of the story is that man and woman both come from God. We are God's unique creation in a world of wonderful creatures he has entrusted to our care.

Reading 2 Hebrews 2:9-11 The humble person does not look down on others or try to raise himself to a prominent position. Jesus, the Son of God, is a perfect example of humility. He made himself low-er than the angels by taking on our human nature. He then made himself subject to suffering and death in order to gain our salvation. Jesus tasted death for all of us so that we can share in his glory with God the Father. He is pleased to call us his brothers and sisters. In return, at every Eucharist, we thank him for lifting us up with him.

Gospel Mark 10:2-16 Some people are more interested in the letter of the law than the spirit of the law. The Pharisees tried to test Jesus by asking him if he agreed with the law of Moses regarding divorce. Jesus draws their attention to the true meaning of marriage. He reminds the Pharisees of the teaching from Genesis about the man and the woman becoming one flesh. Jesus is focusing on God's loving plan for marriage partners. In the second story, Jesus scolds his disciples for trying to keep the little children away from him. He hugs, holds, and blesses the children. Once again he teaches that all who follow him must trust in God and openly accept the Good News.

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 There are two ways of being rich. One is to have all you want, the other is to be satisfied with what you have. Proverb

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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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John W. Hallahan Catholic Girl’s School 311 N. 19th Street Philadelphia, PA.

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

www.jwhallahan.com/admissions For questions call Jessica Barlow, Admissions

215-563-8930 x252.

======================================== BED AND BREAKFAST WITH THE SAINTS

Retreat at FATIMA HOUSE Bedminister, Bucks County

If the increasing hostility toward Christians in today’s 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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CATHOLIC SHRINES IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA

The word “shrine” is often applied too casually. Unless the local bishop designates a place a shrine, it is not a shrine. According to the Code of Canon Law, a shrine is a sacred place approved by a bishop and visited by religious pilgrims. It is not a parish church as parish churches meet the regular needs of people in its neighborhood, rather than attracting pilgrims.

Shrines are built to draw pilgrims for a particular devotion. For example; several American shrines honor the Virgin Mary, including the Basilica Shrine of the Immacu-late Conception in Washington D.C.

Shrines are often erected in places where people have seen saintly apparitions. Famous examples include Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City and Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal. Bishops do not rush into accepting the-se miracles. In the case of Fatima, the local bishop re-searched the apparition for 10 years before approving the shrine.

Shrines may also be erected at places where historic faith-related events occurred. For example; three Jesuit missionaries were killed in a Mohawk village in the 1640s. The Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesvillle, New York, is located on land that used to be the Mohawk village. The site for a shrine may be chosen because a can-onized saint is buried there such as the National Shrine St. John Neumann in Philadelphia, Pa. and the National Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel in Bensalem, Pa.

The following are four of the major shrines located in the Philadelphia Archdiocese:

1) National Shrine of St. John Neumann; located at : 5th Street & Girard Avenue,

Philadelphia, Pa. , 19123 215-627-3080.

For more than 150 years, pilgrims have journeyed to St. John Neumann’s burial place to ask for this saintly bishop’s intercession. People come from all walks of life, and from all parts of the globe, trusting that the only canonized male American saint will ask God to answer their humble prayers. Although three official miracles led to his canonization by Pope Paul VI on June 19, 1977, the con-temporary testimony of countless others bears witness to the present-day intercession of this holy Redemptorist. Bishop Neumann’s Feast Day is celebrated on January 5th.

2) National Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel, located at: 1663 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, Pa., 19020 215-244-9900 Katharine Drexel was born and lived in the Phila-delphia area from 1858 to 1955.From a wealthy family, she was devoted to those less fortunate and lived her en-tire life helping those in need. She was the foundress of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament and first opened the Motherhouse doors in 1891 to begin serving the Black and Native American peoples. Located beneath the chapel, the Shrine is the final resting place of St. Katharine, where all can pray seeking her intercession. She was elevated to the sainthood on October 1, 2000. 3) Miraculous Medal Shrine, located at: 500 East Chelten Avenue. Philadelphia, Pa.19144 215-848-1010 The Chapel of the Immaculate Conception is the home of the Miraculous Medal Shrine. This came about when, in 1912, a Vincentian priest, Fr. Joseph Skelly, was assigned to raise funds for the construction of a minor seminary. Father Skelly placed a small Medal in each appeal letter that he mailed. So generous was the response brought through the intercession of Mary Immaculate that Father Skelly felt some special mark of gratitude to Our Lady was in order. In March of 1915 the Central Associa-tion of the Miraculous Medal, a society devoted to Mary, was formed. In 1927 “Mary’s Central Shrine” was built as part of the Chapel. Novenas were introduced and devo-tions at the Shrine became increasingly popular and fruit-ful. While Our Lady revealed the design of the Miracu-lous Medal to St. Catherine Laboure in Paris in 1830, the Perpetual Novena originated at Mary’s Central Shrine in Philadelphia. The Miraculous Medal Novena has been and still is, faithfully prayed there every week since December 8, 1930. 4) National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia located at: 1166 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 19146

215-546-8333 St. Rita, born in Italy in 1381 was canonized a saint in 1900 because of “the amazing normality of her daily existence, which she lived first as a spouse and mother, then as a widow and lastly as an Augustinian nun". Untold numbers of men and women have been drawn by the message and example of this wonder-worker saint over the course of the years to visit her church, in-voke her aid, and sing her praises. In September,2003 the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops declared St. Rita’s a National Shrine “in consideration of its outstanding minis-try and its effective service to the spiritual, liturgical and devotional life of pilgrims from across the United States”.

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