Saint Michael Parish August 2, 2015

Rev. Arturo Chagala, Parochial Administrator

Ms. Grace Galaschewski, Office Manager Sr. Jennie Catanese, M.S.B.T., Receptionist

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 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

El que viene a mi nunca tendrá hambre.

8/2 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM vigil Dolores McCandless r/o Kathleen Chorlton` 8:30 AM Gregory Micenec r/o Aldo & Lois Di Domenico 10:00 AM Frank, Anna, & Robert Ankielewicz r/o Helen Olender 11:30 AM The People in the Parish

8/3 Monday Weekday 8:00 AM Deceased Members—Szalejko Family r/o Lee & Sis Clemens

8/4 Tuesday St. John Vianney, Priest 8:00 AM Ellen Callahan r/o Rita Lederer 8/5 Wednesday The Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major 8:00 AM Judge William Lederer r/o Marie Lederer

8/6 Thursday The Transfiguration of the Lord 8:00 AM Spiritual Contribution to the Arrival of God's Kingdom on Earth r/o Ralph Berarducci

8/7 Friday St. Sixtus II, Pope & Companions, Martyrs; St. Cajetan, Priest 8:00 AM Ellen O’Connor Callahan r/o Barbara O’Connor

8/9 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM vigil John O’Connor, 11th Anniversary. r/o Barbara O’Connor 8:30 AM Silverio Berarducci (deceased) r/o Ralph Berarducci 10:00 AM The Victims of Violence 11:30 AM The People of the Parish

SANCTUARY LIGHTS will burn in the Churches this week for

Joseph Kulka Sr. at the request of Joe Kulka.

.SUNDAY COLLECTIONS: July 26, 2015 1st Collection $1342.00 C.C. H. D (To Date) $ 165.00 Mission Co-Op $ 10.00 LITURGICAL MINISTERS August 9, 2015 5:00 PM Lector & Euch. Min.: As Available 8:30 AM Lector: Bernadette Zotter Euch, Min.: Cass Micenec 10:00 AM Lector: Jean Robertson Euch. Min.: Maria Tanczak 11:30 AM Lectors: Leticia Garcia/Celia Pagan Santos Euch. Min.: As Available =======================================================================

NOTE: We are in need of Lectors for the 11:30 AM Spanish Mass, Sundays. Please contact Carmen at 267-418-8983 if interested. Thank you.. ============================================================== = STEWARDSHIP: The crowds in today’s Gospel demanded a sign from Jesus. May our faithful stewardship be a sign to others that we, like the Ephesians in the second reading, have laid aside our former way of life and acquired a “fresh, spiritual way of thinking” in Christ. “La multitud en el Evangelio de hoy exigía una señal de Jesús. Que nuestra fiel administración sea un signo para los demás de que nosotros, como los Efesios en la segunda lectura, hemos dejado a un lado nuestra forma de vida anterior ly que hemos adquirido una “forma fresca y espiritual de pensar.” en Cristo. ==================================== PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK:

Bianca Mercado, Kenny Kendra, Joseph McGrath, Anna Batot, Joanne Sherman, Mary Zarowski,

Dorothy Schill, Rosita Renta, Millie Adair, Peggy Dunbar, Joseph Sheenan,

Olga Espada, Hilda Rodriguez, Diane Mills, Elizabeth Campbell, Pat Regler, Maria Cruz, Dolores Kelly, Marina Pagan, 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. 214-1

August 2, 2015 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Lord provides heavenly food for the Israelites to eat. Jesus proclaims himself to be the very bread of life. We lay aside our way of life to be created anew in his image.

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 instruc-ción.

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 im-mediately. Call the rectory for visits at home to the elderly and infirm or when someone enters the hos-pital and wishes a visit from the parish priest.

En caso de una emergencia llame la rectoría inme-diatamente. 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. ===================================

Please pray for the health and wel-

fare of Pope Francis and all of those who will participate in the World Meeting of Families as well as all

who live and work in the areas where he will be visiting

Por favor, oren por la salud y el bienestar del papa San Francisco y todos aquellos que quieran partici-par en el Encuentro Mundial de las familias, así como todos los que viven y trabajan en las zonas donde se va a viajar.

The family which experiences the joy of faith com-municates it naturally. That family is the salt of

the earth and the light of the world; it is the leaven of society. Pope Francis, October 27, 2013

La familia que experimenta la alegría de la fe se comunica de forma natural. Esa familia es la sal

de la tierra y la luz del mundo; es la levadura de la sociedad. Papa Francisco, 27 de octubre 2013

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THURSDAY AUGUST 6TH IS THE FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION

The feast of the Transfiguration is ultimately about vision. The Lord brought Peter, James and John up a high mountain in order that they might come to see. Christ gave them a glimpse of his true glory. So great is this glory that they do not know what to say. Peter begins to babble and wants to build booths or tents to capture this glory. But Peter needs to understand that this is but a brief glimpse. There are still troubles ahead and another mountain to climb (Golgatha). This vision has been wonderful but God has more than bright lights to show them. The vision he confers gives direction as well as light. His direction is clear: “Listen to my Son”. Not only does this instruction complete the vision but it also ensures greater vision in the future. If we obey Jesus Christ, if we follow him he will lead us to the light and we will see all things by it. But note, where Jesus leads is not always easy. They are going to have to accept Christ’s instruction that they follow him to Jerusa-lem and the cross. Only in this way will they see all things by the light of Easter glory. Do you want to see? Are you willing to make the climb with Jesus. He gives vision if we climb. He gives vision if we are immersed in his Word. But his greatest vision lies ahead if we but take up our cross and follow him through his passion, death and resurrection. May God grant us vision. =============================================

Celebracion Misa Puertorriquena

Date/Dia Jueves 27 de agosto Catedral Basilica

de San Pedro y San Pablo

Rosario: 6:30 p.m. Misa: 7:00 p.m.

Celebrante y Homilista: Obispo Nelson J. Perez,

Auxiliary de Rockville Center, New York ================================

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Gospel Reflection

In today's Gospel, Jesus does what he often did as he taught people. He moves them to ever deeper levels of understanding. They had eaten the loaves that Jesus had miraculously multiplied. Now Jesus invites them to consider the "food which endures to eternal life." Fi-nally, Jesus tells them, "I am the bread of life." This bread, then, is the bread they need in order to be able to "work the works of God." We can move to deeper understanding with Jesus too. Consider the food we eat and how, ulti-mately, every morsel is a gift from God. As food nourishes our bodies for our life and work, so the Bread of Life strength-ens us to do God's work. ******************************* Questions to ponder: The people in today’s Gospel took boats so that they could seek Jesus. What do you do to seek Jesus in your life? How does the Bread of Life, Jesus, satisfy your hungers?

Reflexión

En el evangelio de hoy, Jesús hace lo que con frecuen-cia enseñó a la gente. El los lleva a un nivel de comprensión más profundo. Ellos habían comido el pan que Jesús milagrosamente había multiplicado. Ahora Jesús les invita a considerar la "comida para la vida eterna". Finalmente, Jesús les dice: "Yo soy el pan de vida". Este pan es el pan que necesitan para poder "hacer el trabajo de Dios". También no-sotros podemos movernos a un entendi-miento más profundo con Jesús. Considere la comida que está comiendo ahora, ultimadamente, cada bocado es un regalo de Dios. Así como la comida alimen-ta nuestros cuerpos para nuestra vida y trabajo, así el Pan de Vida nos fortalece pa-ra hacer el trabajo de Dio ********************************** Preguntas: En el evangelio de hoy, las personas fueron en botes para ver a Jesús. ¿Qué hace para buscar a Jesús en su vida? ¿Cómo el Pan de Vida, Jesús, satisface el hambre en su vida?

THE LORD GAVE THEM BREAD, BREAD FROM HEAVEN !

The ‘FIRE & FAITH ‘ YOUNG ADULT GROUP at MOTHER BONIFACE CENTER

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a Phillies Baseball Game on Sunday August 30th. The game begins at 1:35 p.m. The meeting place is at the Center at 12:30 p.m.; we will carpool from the Center to Citizens Bank Ball Park. Fee: $25 (includes ticket, hot dog & drink) For more information and/or to register - Please call 267-350-1835 by Wed. August 5th. =======================================================

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A SUMMER BLESSING May you walk with God this summer In whatever you do wherever you go

Walking with God means... Walking with honesty & with courage,

Walking with love & respect And concern for the feelings of others

May you talk to God this summer And every day and in every situation

Talking with God means... Praying words of praise for the beauty of creation

Saying prayers of thanks for friends and good times, Asking God's help in all your decisions

Expressing sorrow when you have failed May you talk with God every day. Amen.

- Author unknown (Reprinted from Catholic Digest online)

BENDICIÓN DE VERANO Puede caminar con Dios, este verano en cualquier

cosa que haga dondequiera que vaya Caminando con Dios significa...

Caminando con honestidad y con valentía, caminando conamor y respeto y preocupación

por los sentimientos de los demás puede Usted hablar a Dios este verano y todos los días y en cada situación

Hablando con Dios significa... Rezando palabras de elogio para la

belleza de la creación diciendo oraciones de agradecimiento para

sus amigos y los buenos momentos, pidiendo la ayuda de Dios en todas sus decisiones en

que expresan sudolor cuando hayan fracasado pueden hablar con Dios todos los días. Amén.

- Autor desconocido (Reimpreso de Catholic Digest en línea)

Please remember that Jesus does not want us to take a vacation from him. There are Catholic churches in every part of the country and world that will be hap-py to welcome you to their Liturgy honoring Jesus Christ.

Por favor, recuerde que Jesús no quiere que tome vacaciones de él. Hay iglesias católicas en todo el país y al mundoque estarí encantado de darle la benvenida a su liturgia honrar a Jesucristo.

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