Rev. Fr. Dale Branson, Pastor

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1 St. Michael the Archangel Parish Rev. Fr. Dale Branson, Pastor January 20, 2019 Weekend Mass Schedule Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday: Parish Office Mailing and delivery address: N. Poseidon Rd. San Tan Valley, AZ Phone: (520) Fax: (520) Office hours: 9:00am - 4:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Adoration 9am (following 8:30am mass) Vigil 4pm Sunday: 8 am & 10:00 am Daily Mass Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday - 8:30am at the Parish Center. Parish Center N Apollo Dr. San Tan Valley, AZ 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 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The cause of church unity is commended to Chris ans for prayer and ac on every year around this me. This week is not so much to focus on the many divisions within the Chris an family, but on bonds of faith and mission. Even though Chris ans have always shown an inclina on to fracture, spin off, and mutate into new expressions, recent history shows some new points of convergence and agreement. Catholics are more firmly rooted in the word of God, for example, and many Protestants are more likely to celebrate Communion than in years past. Some denomina ons are merging and pooling resources, and people from various tradi ons are collabora ng on projects. The call of this week is to be mindful of the diversity of our tradi ons and customs while treasuring what we hold in common. The old advice to lighten up is good medicine, because some mes our differences are deligh ul and amusing. If someone says, Let us pray, a Catholic might close the eyes, bow the head and fold hands; a Protestant reach out and clasp hands with the person in the next chair; and someone belonging to an Orthodox tradi on might stand up with eyes wide open. Each has taken a different path, but the goal is always the same. This is a week not for focusing on the well worn paths of divergence, but for mutual delight in a common goal. 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. 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 appt. 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 a week prior to register for the class. Godparents must be practicing Catholics who are confirmed and married in the Church, if married. CONFESSION Confessions are heard after mass on the weekdays or on Sunday half hour before mass time. 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. Parish Pastoral Council: Diana Albert, Sue Baitinger, Bob Butchko, Virginia Bombolino, Reajean Porter, Bert Pampanin, Craig Rudko, Darrell Stonerook, Mary Teese, Irene Chagoya, Patricia DeStefano, Karen Panhans, Jane Vogel and Scott Robert. Pastoral Council meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and all are welcome to attend. Bap sm classes will not be held in February, March or April. They will resume in May. Jan 19 4:00pm Lorraine Schultz Jan 20 8:00am Pro Populo 10:00am Our lady of Good Health Jan 26 4:00pm Lorraine Schultz Pro Populo - Latin: for the people - Deceased To request a mass, please call the rectory ST. MICHAEL THE AV Ministry Alvin Rivera, brooklynboy3@cox.net (480) Scott Robert, scadabox@gmail.com (480) BULLETIN bulletin@stmichaels77.org (520) CCD/ALTAR SERVERS Reajean Porter, ccd@stmichaels77.org (808) EUCHARISTIC MINISTER/PRAYER CHAIN Virginia Bombolino ginbaby2003@aol.com, (480) FOOD BANK Jane Vogel, jema48@gmail.com (520) GREETERS Karen Panhans karen.panhans1@gmail.com (928) HOMEBOUND MINISTRY Patricia DeStefano, patriciad333@yahoo.com (480) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Gary Kluthe garykaboom@cox.net (402) RED HAT Michaele es / LECTORS Suzanne Baitinger rsbaitinger@hotmail.com (480) MINISTRY FOR THE DEAF Annemarie Kalvaitis mabel231@cox.net MUSIC Diana Albert Dialbert2@aol.com, (480) Readings for the Week Monday: Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c; Mk 2:23-28, or any of a number of readings for the Day of Prayer Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7: :6; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Saturday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9 or Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a, 10; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps 19:8-10, 15; 1 Cor 12:12-30 [12-14, 27]; Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21 MINISTRIES & Prison Ministry Kathy Ernst, kathyernst10@yahoo.com Teen Youth Group Dillon Tambagan teens@stmichaels77.org (480) PASTOR Rev. Fr. Dale A. Branson pastor@stmichaels77.org, (520) RCIA Bob Butchko Bob.butchko@centurylink.net (480) SACRISTANS Irene Chagoya Irene.chagoya@gmail.com (480) SAFE ENVIRONMENT Sue Stonerook, sstonerook@live.com (602) Mary Teese, mteese@cox.net (520) SECRETARY Elisa Victoria secretary@stmichaels77.org (520) USHERS Darrell Stonerook, sstonerook@live.com (602) WEBMASTER Craig Rudko webmaster@stmichaels77.org (480) SCOUTS Scott Robert, scadabox@gmail.com (480)

3 Today s first reading from Isaiah arises out of the ordeal of the people of Jerusalem and Judea as they anticipate the end of seventy years of exile in Babylon. Their sufferings and their oppression will end, and they are promised joy like that of a great wedding upon returning to their homeland. Although this passage is probably set in the early sixth century B.C., it is free of historical particulars. Accordingly, the Church has understood its imagery universally, as it proclaims God s promise of healing, hope, and happiness for all peoples, in this world and in the next. When read against this background, the story of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding at Cana becomes a revelation of God s presence in the person of Jesus, making these promises real for us in the here and now, in the transformation of our own lives. EPIPHANY AGAIN? Two weeks ago, Christians celebrated the Epiphany of the Lord, or the revelation of God s light to the world, in the visit of the magi to the Christ child. In other centuries, the wedding at Cana was also included in the Epiphany, as were other events, such the baptism of Jesus and even the Nativity itself. We now have separate, yearly celebrations of the Nativity, the magi, and Jesus baptism, but this Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, in Year C of the Lectionary cycle, is the only celebration of the wedding at Cana. Even so, wedding imagery seems to dominate the Church s understanding of those other epiphanies, as we see in the antiphon used in the Liturgy of the Hours for the Epiphany. It refers to the Christ as the Bridegroom and the Church as his bride, and to the magi as hastening with their gifts to the royal wedding. It concludes with the rejoicing of the wedding guests. SIGNS IN JOHN EPIPHANIES OF THE ROYAL WEDDING John the Evangelist describes the turning of water into wine at the wedding in Cana as the beginning of the signs that Jesus would perform to manifest God s glory. Beginning here means more than first in a series. The beginning points to the source of all the signs in that royal wedding of divinity and humanity in Jesus as the Word become flesh, elevating and transforming everything it touches. The wine that Jesus provided was better than the water that had previously filled the stone jars, and it was better than the wine the guests had already been drinking. Early Christian writers saw in this transformation of water into wine an anticipation of Jesus transformation of wine into his own blood. The epiphany at Cana shows us how to become participants in that great wedding of divinity and humanity. Cleansed in holy waters and sharers in the wine that has become Christ s blood, we too can be transformed into signs of God s glorious love. TODAY S READINGS First Reading -- As a bridegroom rejoices in his bride, so God rejoices in the chosen ones (Isaiah 62:15). Psalm -- Proclaim his marvelous deeds to all the na ons (Psalm 96). Second Reading -- All the varied gi s in the Chris an community are from one Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:4-11). Gospel -- Rejoicing at a wedding celebra on in Cana, Jesus replenishes the wine supply (John 2:1-11). The English transla on of the Psalm Responses from Lec onary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna onal Commission on English in the Liturgy Corpora on. All rights reserved.

4 Financial report January 19, 2019 Parish Offertory $5, Capital Campaign $ Building fund $ Misc $2.00 Total $7, Annual Catholic Appeal Amount Pledged $23, Amount Paid $19, Pledge Balance $3, Great News! St. Michaels is now registered on Amazon smile. Link your account to give 5% back to your perish. Log in to your account, click on Account & List, click on Your Account, Shopping programs and rentals. You can search by entering San Tan Valley. Choose St. Michaels and you are all set. Happy Shopping!!!! ATTENTION ALL CATHOLIC MEN OF ST. MICHAELS Over 18yrs old? We have great News!! Y ou may be eligible to join the Knight of Columbus here at ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH. We are a fraternal men s organization with a world-wide presence of over 2,000,000 members in 17,000 + Councils. We are proudly referred to as the RIGHT ARM OF THE CHURCH. Our core function is the promotion of catholic doctrine, education, priesthood and service to our parish, the community and those in need. If you enjoy plugging in we definitely have the opportunity to do so. We hold tons of events, meetings, picnics and fundraisers in which to get involved. Learn what it is to make an impact on those who depend on us. We are definitely NOT boring. The heartbeat of the Knights is service, In service to one, In service to all STILL CURIOUS?? CALL ONE OF US TO GET MORE INFO ABOUT MEMBERSHIP WITH THE KNIGHTS! GARY KLUTHE GREG MAYER Online Giving Find out how on our website and select online giving tab There will be no bap sm classes for February, March or April. They will resume in May. Coming soon Donuts, rolls, coffee and juice will be served a er the 10am mass! Don t forget to stop by for a meet and greet. Stay tuned for more details. MASS ATTENDANCE 1,101 people attended mass January 13, 2019 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.

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6 New Gift Shop Items Stop by and look at the new items available at the parish gift shop. We have brown scapulars, statues of the Holy Trinity, new crosses, among some of the items on display. We have the parish cookbooks still available not to mention that we have a discount basket items that are also available. Stop by and say hello! Bring a notebook, an open mind, and an open heart. Classes are Sundays after 10am Mass and will run until 12:30pm. SCHEDULE FOR THE 2019 SESSION IS NOT AVAILABLE AS OF YET. To register your teen for the year, please contact (480) HINT.. All are Welcome Let us Pray and March Together in Support of LIFE Diocese of Tucson Mass and March for Life Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 St. Augustine Cathedral Celebrant Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger March for Life to Holy Hope Cemetery follows the Mass Rose Ceremony at the Cemetery SAVE THE DATE!! SATURDAY FEBRUARY 23RD PARISH STEAK FRY FOLLOWING THE 4:00 MASS MORE COMING SOON! SPONSORED BY ST. MICHAEL S KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL Safe Environment The next safe environment training will be held in February. All volunteers are required to take S.E.T before you can volunteer for a ministry. Time for renewal? You will receive an or phone call if you are already a volunteer in need of it. The training takes about minutes once we get started. For ques ons please contact Sue sstonerook@live.com (602) DON T FORGET TO STOP BY AND PICK UP YOUR BOTTLE TODAY. Thank you all for your generosity. If abortion isn t wrong, than nothing is. St. Teresa of Calcu a

7 Reajean Porter *Director of Religious Education* CCD Weekly Announcements January 20, 2019 Weeks at a Glance January 22 Tuesday NO CCD January 23 Wednesday First Reconcilia on Students Prac- 6:30pm NO 8th Grade Class January 25 Friday First Reconcilia on 6:30 PM January 29 Tuesday CCD Class 6:30 PM January 30 Wednesday SAC Class FHC & CONF PARENT MEETING 8th Gr. Signed Sponsor Form DUE FIRST RECONCILIATION Friday, January 25, 2018 at 6:30 PM. Please Pray For Us 6:30 PM Luke Bradeen Rafaela Gradiz Maci Gloria Markus Olvera Kierra Rivera Katelyn Russell Lawrence Garcia Lauren Garcia Thomas Pascual Deontae Peralta Maddison Gloria Aeneas Alvarado Mario Espinoza Robert Gonzales Andreya Madrid Valeria Murillo Alexis Raphael Aramis Murillo January 26 4pm Isabella Simeone Isabella Johansen January 27 8am John Miller 10am Melina Stegner Brooklynn John Offertory Gift Bearers January 27 Lawrence Garcia Lauren Garcia Sammi Ruiz Layla Garcia (W) February 3 Scout Sunday Troop 777 Volunteers Needed Students needing service hours or anyone who would like to help, we could use the help after the 10am Mass to set up for CCD Classes. We unhang the chairs, stack them, set out tables and arrange chairs around those tables. The more help the faster it gets done. We appreciate the help! Thank you January 30, am Anthony Bradeen 10am Javier Garcia February 3, 2019

8 INFORMATION SHEET Church name & address: St. Michael the Archangel # Poseidon Rd. Florence AZ Contact person: Lisa (520) So ware used: Win 7, MSPub 2010, Adobe Acrobat XI Day & me of transmission: noon Number of pages transmi ed: Cover + 5 text pages + this page = 7 Special instruc ons for Produc on: FedEx shipping address: Poseidon Rd., Florence AZ Special instruc ons for delivery (if any): FedEx tracking Secretary@stmichaels77.org