Saint Michael the Archangel Parish First Sunday of Lent February 14, 2016 Rev. Fr. Dale A. Branson

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1 Saint Michael the Archangel Parish First Sunday of Lent February 14, 2016 Rev. Fr. Dale A. 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 & 10:30 am Copper Basin K-8 School N. Main Street San Tan Valley, AZ Daily Mass Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday - 8:30am at the Parish Office/Rectory Confessions before Mass or upon request Mailing Address 270 E. Hunt Hwy Ste. 16 #328 San Tan Valley, AZ Parish Office N. Poseidon Rd. Florence, AZ Phone: Fax: (520) Parish Office Hours 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Today Lent begins. Ash Wednesday iniates the forty days of the Lenten fast, but since Sundays are not tallied in the days of fasng, today is the solemn opening of the forty days of Lent. The Church has work to do today, principally the calling forward of those chosen (the proper word is elected) for the Easter sacraments. Some of those who have been catechumens may now make a transion to a new way of life as the "elect." For them, this Lent will be a me of "purificaon" and "enlightenment." For us who accompany them, it is a me of helping them discern God's call and prepare for new life. This year, while the readings from the third year of the Leconary cycle are usually read, they are set aside on certain Sundays for the benefit of the elect. We turn then to the readings from Year A, and we give those who journey to the font of bapsm three extraordinary companions. In the Gospels for those days, we meet the woman of Samaria and the man born blind, and we come to the tomb of Lazarus three days aer his death. Many bishops celebrate the Rite of Elecon on or near today, affirming God's choice for these new faithful, and also offering them the solidarity of many companions. In 2013, over 38,000 adults entered the bapsmal waters in the United States, a remarkable tesmony to the vigor of our tradion of receiving and nurturing adult faith. --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) 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. Registraon forms are located at the Greeters Table or can now be found and submied online. Visit our website and click on the link, Parish Registraon Form, found at the boom of the home page and follow the instrucons.

2 Sacramental Policies ANOINTING OF THE SICK At the 8:30am Mass on the first Friday of each month. 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. MASS ATTENDANCE 756 people attended Mass on February 6th & 7th Readings for the Week Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14; Phil 3: :1 [3: :1]; Lk 9:28b-36 Mass Intentions February 14th 8:00 am Joseph DeStefano 10:30 am Lydia Miller Elizabeth Williams Dessie J. Graham Ruby Chestnut February 15th 8:30 am George & Sandra Ramirez February 20th 4:00 pm Stephanie Gonzales February 21st 8:00 am Pro Populo February 27th 4:00 pm Stephanie Gonzales February 28th 8:00 am James Lee 10:30 am Pro Populo Pro Populo - Lan: for the people Deceased Contact the Parish Office to place a Mass Intenon ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL MINISTRIES & COMMITTEES ALTAR SERVERS Bert Pampanin, BertandPat@AOL.com, (480) BULLETIN bullen@stmichaels77.org or CCD Reajean Porter CCD@stmichaels77.org (480) COMPLIANCE OFFICER Jan Trbovich, dalerussel@msn.com, (480) EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Virginia Bombolino, ginbaby2003@aol.com, (480) GREETERS Ann Kolb HOMEBOUND MINISTRY Patricia DeStefano patriciad333@yahoo.com HOSPITALITY Lisa Green, hospitality@stmichaels77.org, (480) LECTORS Suzanne Bainger, lectors@stmichaels77.org (480) LIFE TEEN youthgroup@stmichaels77.org MUSIC Diana Albert, Dialbert2@aol.com, (480) PARISH SECRETARY/NOTARY PUBLIC Sandra Ramirez, Sandra@stmichaels77.org PASTOR Rev. Fr. Dale A. Branson, pastor@stmichaels77.org, PRAYER CHAIN Virginia Bombolino, ginbaby2003@aol.com (480) RCIA Bob Butchko, Bob.butchko@centurylink.net (480) RED HAT MICHAELETTES Sue Bainger, redhats@stmichaels77.org; (480) SACRISTANS Polly Von Esse, pvonesse@aol.com (520) (includes Set Up/Take Down) USHERS Darrell Stonerook, sstonerook@live.com (602) WEBMASTER Craig Rudko webmaster@stmichaels77.org (480) P P C: Diana Albert, Sue Bainger, Bob Butchko, Virginia Bombolino, Ann Kolb, Lisa Green, Bert Pampanin, Sandra Ramirez, Craig Rudko, Jenny Rudko, Darrell Stonerook, Mary Teese & Polly Von Esse Pastoral Council meengs are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month & all are welcome to aend.

3 Capital Campaign Pledges Amount Pledged $1,088, Amount Paid $430, Pledge Balance $658, Families are registered at St. Michael s Who has pledged: FINANCIAL REPORT Contribuons February 6, 2016 Parish Offertory $4, Building Fund $1, Building Fund - Books $ Women s Retreat $ Poor $30.00 Car Decal Missalee $7.00 Total $6, Online Giving January 2016 Offertory $3, Building Fund $ Mass Spend $ CCD Fees $45.00 Poor $ Grand Total $3, Registered Families 50 non-registered families 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 the check. Thank you Online Giving...If you would like to give online please visit our website, and select the Online Giving tab. MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER This Sunday, is not only the first Sunday of Lent, but is also WORLD MARRIAGE DAY, a day dedicated to honoring the lifelong commitment of husband and wife. In the Gospel we see how Jesus was tempted by Satan in the desert. Are there mes in your life or marriage relaonship when you judge you are in a spiritual desert? Strengthen, renew, and rekindle your marriage sacrament by aending one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends in The next weekend will be in Phoenix on February 19th - 21st. For other dates and more informaon about Worldwide Marriage Encounter visit Para los fines de semana en español, por favor visite OFFICE CLOSED The parish office will be closed Monday, February 15th in observance of Presidents Day. BAKE SALE Join us February 27th and 28th aer all masses for our monthly bake sale. The Red Hat Michaelees will provide the goodies and your donaons will be used to purchase chairs for our new building. The bake sales, to date, have earned $9,839.77!! Thank You to the Michaelees for all of your hard work and Thank You to our parishioners and visitors for your support

4 February 14, 2016 First Sunday of Lent Catholic Women s Lenten Retreat To Know Christ Jesus Presenters: Father Dan Vanyo, Parochial Vicar, St. Anne s, Gilbert Lynanne Lasota, Catholic Writer/Teacher When: Saturday, March 5, :30 am to 5:00 pm Sacrifice of the Mass at 4:00 pm Where: What: Please Bring: How to Register: Copper Basin K-8 School Prayer, Mass, Confession, Faith Sharing, Lunch, and Fellowship in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Bible, Rosary, Stations of the Cross booklet with images, and a salad or dessert to share. Go online to our website, and click on the purple box titled Women s Lenten Retreat Registration is FREE - Please prayerfully consider a donation (suggested $20). If you have questions please contact: Sandra Ramirez at or volunteerologparish@gmail.com Parish Rummage Sale Saturday, March 12th, 7am to 2pm Please save your items to be donated to our second parish rummage sale, sponsored by the Red Hat Michael-ettes The Sale will be held at the church property and all items can be dropped off on the morning of March 12th, beginning at 6am. Money from items sold will benefit the St. Michael Building Fund. Volunteers Needed! - Please call the parish office if you would like to help during this event.

5 February 14, 2016 First Sunday of Lent CCD Weekly Announcements February 14, 2016 Sunday s at a Glance February 21, 2016 Sunday SACRAMENT Class 9:15 to 10:15 Grades 3rd to 8th preparing for First Holy Communion No Regular CCD classes Names on Certificate form - Drop off at CCD Table Student Greeter s for 10:30am Mass are: Alyssa Brizuela Gabriel Ramirez Student Offertory Presenters for 10:30am Mass are: Sofia Diaz Samantha Brizuela Mathew Brizuela Cianne Chavarria February 28, Sunday CCD Class - 9:15 to 10:15 Student Greeters for 10:30am Mass are: Mario Piccirilli Sydnee Kuebler Student Offertory Presenters for 10:30 am Mass are: Mason Russell Tayler Russell Lucas Peterson Oscar Victoria Welcome into the Sacrament of Reconciliation On February 5 th these wonderful young students asked God to forgive them of their sins as they entered into the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue their preparation to receive the Body and Blood of Christ in Holy Communion this coming May. Cianne Chavarria, Titus Begley, Grant Van Hoose, Kyle Dunlap, Jenna Begley, Erik Carrillo, Abigail Gradiz, Jude Ramirez, Nathan Barker, Emily Nino, Jacob Johansen, Heavenly Monahan, Samantha Brizuela, Emmanuel Hoyos, Jaida White, Lucas Peterson, Tayler Russell, Jaden Monahan, Dana Aquilera, Oscar Victoria, Sofia Diaz, Josef Poulsen, Alexandra Garcia, Noah Ramirez, Angelika Argento, Mathew Brizuela, Dylan Rea Porter, Mason Russell, Alyssa Brizuela, Nathaniel Bedoya and Elijah Sanchez.