Michael the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 29, 2017 Rev. Fr. Dale Branson

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1 Michael the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 29, 2017 Rev. Fr. Dale Branson TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION For if this endeavor or this activity is of human origin, it will destroy itself. But if it comes from God, you will not be able to destroy it; you may even find yourselves fighting against God. Acts 5:38b-39b Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil - 4pm Sunday - 8 am & 10:00 am Parish Center N Apollo Dr. Florence, AZ Daily Mass Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday - 8:30am at the Parish Center Confessions before Mass or upon request Adora on at 9:00am on Saturdays Mailing Address 270 E. Hunt Hwy Ste. 16 #328 San Tan Valley, AZ Parish Office N. Poseidon Rd. Florence, AZ Phone: (520) Fax: (520) Parish Office Hours 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Until very recent decades "Holy Thursday" and "Good Friday" were centered on personal pious devotions, not public liturgy. In urban America, at least in cities with a significant Catholic population, Holy Thursday was about veneration of the Blessed Sacrament. People were encouraged to walk to seven churches for a "visit" to each parish's repository, a kind of temporary tabernacle on a side altar, closer in proximity to the faithful than the usual tabernacle on the distant high altar. On Good Friday, the most popular form of devotion was the Stations of the Cross, or a three-hour program of word and preaching beginning at noon. The Holy Thursday seven-church hike was a way of participating in a custom of the city of Rome. Traditionally, each day in Lent was assigned to a particular parish church or basilica in the city. Each week of Lent thus had seven churches, and pious people tried to get to each one of them. The pilgrimage was a symbol of unity and also the journey of faith. Originally, the pope would go to each place for a liturgy, but political strife removed the pope from Rome in With the papacy relocated in France, the custom ceased until Pope Leo XIII expressed interest in restoring it in 1900, and Blessed John XXIII fully restored the custom in By the time Pope Leo began to revive the custom, many American cities had enough parishes and monasteries that the faithful could vicariously participate in the revived tradition of stational liturgies by a very long walk! Rev. James Field, copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Are you new to St. Michael the Archangel Church? We welcome you and we ask that you please take a few moments to register. Registra on forms are located at the Greeters Table or can now be found and submi ed online. Visit our website and click on the link, Parish Registra on Form, found at the bo om of the home page and follow the instruc ons.

2 Sacramental Policies ANOINTING OF THE SICK At the 8:30am Mass on the first Friday of each month or by appointment. BAPTISM Parents will need to provide a copy of the child s birth certificate and participate in a class. Baptismal Classes are held on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 11 am in the Church office. Parents must call the church office to register for the class. Godparents must be practicing Catholics who are confirmed and married in the Church, if married. CONFESSION Confessions are offered one-half hour before all Masses, or anytime upon request. CONFIRMATION Confirmation will be given students in 8 th grade or above. They must have completed the 8 th grade religious education class and optimally the 7 th as well. Sponsors must be practicing Catholics who are already confirmed and married in the Church, if married. Parents should not be sponsors for their own children. For information on Confirmation preparation for adults please contact the pastor. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION First Holy Communion will be offered to children in Grade 2. Children must attend CCD regularly throughout Grade 2 in order to receive the Sacrament in May of that year. Students will also be prepared for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in Grade 2. MARRIAGE Both parties are expected to participate in the preparation program. Parties must notify the pastor at least one year prior to their proposed marriage date. Please meet with the pastor for a fuller explanation and to make arrangements. QUINCEANERAS St. Michael the Archangel Parish does not have Quinceaneras at this time. ST. MICHAEL THE MINISTRIES & Readings for the Week Monday: Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20-24; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-28, 30-32; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10 Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Friday: Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-6 Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-9; Mt 5:13-16 Mass Intentions February 1 8:30 am February 4 4:00 pm February 5 8:00 am Marciana Rabio Rosanne De La Rosa Trung Norris Pro Populo - La n: for the people - Deceased To request a Mass Inten on, please call the rectory. ALTAR SERVERS Reajean Porter, Jeff Flanagan Bert Pampanin altarserver@stmichaels77.org, (480) Leave Message BULLETIN bulletin@stmichaels77.org (520) CCD Reajean Porter CCD@stmichaels77.org (480) Leave Message COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR Sue Stonerook, sstonerook@live.com (602) Mary Teese, maryteese@cox.net EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Virginia Bombolino, ginbaby2003@aol.com, (480) GREETERS Ann Kolb annkolb95@gmail.com (480) HOMEBOUND MINISTRY Patricia DeStefano patriciad333@yahoo.com LECTORS Suzanne Baitinger lectors@stmichaels77.org (480) MUSIC Diana Albert, Dialbert2@aol.com, (480) PARISH SECRETARY/NOTARY PUBLIC Misty Landavazo, secretary@stmichaels77.org (520) PASTOR Rev. Fr. Dale A. Branson, pastor@stmichaels77.org, (520) PRAYER CHAIN Virginia Bombolino, ginbaby2003@aol.com (480) RCIA Bob Butchko, Bob.butchko@centurylink.net (480) RED HAT MICHAELETTES Sue Baitinger, redhats@stmichaels77.org; (480) TEEN YOUTH GROUP Diana Albert, teens@stmichaels77.org (480) SACRISTANS Polly Von Esse, pvonesse@aol.com (520) USHERS Darrell Stonerook, sstonerook@live.com (602) WEBMASTER Craig Rudko webmaster@stmichaels77.org (480) PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: Diana Albert, Sue Baitinger, Bob Butchko, Virginia Bombolino, Ann Kolb, Reajean Porter, Bert Pampanin, Craig Rudko, Darrell Stonerook, Mary Teese, Polly Von Esse & Patricia DeStefano Pastoral Council meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month & all are welcome to attend.

3 FINANCIAL REPORT Contribu ons for January 22, 2017 Parish Offertory $4, Building Fund $ Missale es and Poor $35.00 Capital Campaign $2, Capital Campaign Pledges Total $7, Amount Pledged $1,109, Amount Paid $634, Pledge Balance $475, Online Giving If you would like to give online please visit our website, and select the Online Giving tab. Please note If you have made a pledge to the Capital Campaign & are making a payment, please write Capital Campaign in the memo field of your check. Thank you MASS ATTENDANCE 1030 people attended Mass January 22th, 2017 BAPTISM CLASS The next Prayer Requests Do you know someone who needs prayers to comfort and strengthen them? If so please contact Virginia Bombolino Phone: ginbaby2003@aol.com All requests are private. Baptism Class for Parents and God Parents will be held February 11th, at 11 am in the Parish Office. Please call the church office to register for the class. The class will not be held if no one has registered. END OF YEAR STATEMENT If you would like to request an end of the year statement for 2016, please call Misty in the of ice at (520) , or send your request via to secretary@stmichaels77.org. Statements will only be sent to those who request one.

4 CCD Weekly Announcements January 29, 2017 Weeks at a Glance January 31, 2017 Tuesday CCD 6:30 7:30 February 3, 2017 Friday RECONCILIATION 6:30pm Parish Center February 5, SCOUT SUNDAY Offertory Presenters for 10:00am Mass are: Boy Scout Troop 777 February 7, 2017 Tuesday SAC Class 5:30 CCD 6:30 7:30 February 12, 2017 Sunday Student Offertory Presenters for 10:00am Mass are: Anthony Arbisi Maliyah Garcia Asriel Landavazo Gabriella Arbisi(W) Scout Sunday, February 5, 2017 The Scout Oath On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. The Scout Law A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. We ask your prayers for students who will be making their First Reconciliation this February 3, They are: Cali Anderson, Jasmin Aguirre, Mariah Aguirre, Anthony Arbisi, Madeline Avalos, Vincent Bradeen, Ty Carlos, Alondra De La Cerda, Maliyah Garcia, Toby Gurrola, Michelle Hoyt, Isabella Johansen, Asriel Landavazo, Diego Lara, Miliana Simmons Mack, Anthony Mariscal, Knox Morey, Ever Olivas, Jasmin Perez, Aracely Pina, Anita Preston, Andy Rios, Kevin Rios, Isabella Simeone, Logan Stenson, Wyatt Stenson, Bridgette Venegas, George Venegas, Isaiah Venegas, Tatianna Venegas, Christian Wadsworth, Ari White, Storm Zacchi Please pray for them.

5 The Nativity Story. Dir. Catherine Hardwicke. Perfs. Keisha Castle-Hughes and Shohreh Aghdashloo. New Line Cinema, DVD Catholic Women s Lenten Retreat Our Sorrow and Suffering Transforms into Peace and Joy Presenters include Lynanne Lasota, Catholic Writer and Teacher Are there moments in your life where you feel much afraid? Fear is real and doubt is real, yet if we remain in these states we may find ourselves slipping from the grasp of our Lord's loving hand and guidance. The saints teach us to accept all things with joy and bear the cost, another name for forgive with peace. During this all day retreat you will be given time to reflect upon your own life, share your joys and sorrows with other faith filled women, laugh, cry, pray, and rejoice. During Lent Jesus awaits us to prepare our hearts for the glory of the Resurrection. Will you join us? WHEN: Saturday, March 25, 2017 Feast of the Annunciation 10:00 am 6:00 pm Ending with Mass at 5:00 pm WHERE: WHAT: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Highberger Hall E Ocotillo Rd, Queen Creek, AZ Women s Lenten Retreat including Sacrifice of the Mass, Confession and recitation of the Rosary. Lunch and Fellowship included. Bring a Rosary, Bible and a salad or dessert to share. Registration FREE Please prayerfully consider a donation (Suggested $20). For further information and registration contact: Carol Armes at or at CArmesQC@cox.net or fill-in the online form

6 January 29, 2017 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wanted: Kids Recipes The cookbook committee is asking for recipes that children can easily make. It does not need to be an original, we can change it slightly. These recipes can be placed at the greeter s table or sent by to bertandpat@aol.com Did you know? St. Michael the Archangel has a facebook page. It is easy to put on your facebook, just go to stmichaels77.org, scroll down and click on the facebook symbol. You can also Ethnic recipes are needed as well as any other recipes Take a Look! The gift table has a beautiful book, THE GOSPELS: A VAULT OF THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST. It has beautiful illustrations and inserts with extra information on every page. It sells for $50 as a regular price, however, we are selling it for $25. Stop and take a look at this wonderful book. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. As we reflect upon the beatitudes, let us explore how to understand our spouse better by participating in a WorldWide Marriage Encounter weekend on February 2426 in Phoenix. To apply for the weekend and for other dates visit