Michael the Divine Mercy Sunday April 8, 2018 Rev. Fr. Dale Branson, Pastor

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1 Michael the Divine Mercy Sunday April 8, 2018 Rev. Fr. Dale Branson, Pastor 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. Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil - 4pm Sunday - 8 am & 10:00 am Parish Center N Apollo Dr. San Tan Valley, AZ Daily Mass Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday - 8:30am at the Parish Center Parish Office N. Poseidon Rd. San Tan Valley, AZ Phone: (520) Fax: (520) Parish Office Hours 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Confessions before Mass or upon request Adora on at 9:00am on Saturdays TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Sometimes children acquire nicknames in childhood that stalk them through adulthood: "Pinky," "Booboo," and the like. This Sunday was once called "Low Sunday," a step down from Easter glory, and an unfortunate nickname since Easter rejoicing goes on for fifty days. Traditionally this is the day when the newly baptized put away their white baptismal robes and returned to their everyday life after a week of intense celebration. Of course, the goal was to take up everyday duties with a very new point of view. A long title for the day was Dominica in albis deposito, or "The Lord's Day for Putting Away the Albs," so no wonder the nickname "Low Sunday" arose. In the old calendar it was also called "Quasimodo Sunday," after the first word of the opening chant, Quasimodo geniti infantes, or "As newborn infants," a reference to the newly baptized taken from the Epistle of Peter. Victor Hugo's bell-ringing hero in The Hunchback of Notre Dame was abandoned as an infant on the threshold of the cathedral of Paris on Low Sunday, 1467, and named "Quasimodo" for the feast.rev. James Field, copyright J. S. 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 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. Readings for the Week Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4,13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48 Jn 20:19-31 Mass Intentions April 7 4:00pm Henry Yetzer Sr & Sara Byaus April 14 4:00pm Mark Landavazo & Janice Kalaitzidis April 23 8:30am Asriel Landavazo Pro Populo - Latin: for the people - Deceased To request a mass, please call the rectory ST. MICHAEL THE MINISTRIES & FOOD BANK Sara Brackin BBRACKIN2@LIVE.COM (910) BULLETIN bulletin@stmichaels77.org (520) CCD/Altar Servers Reajean Porter CCD@stmichaels77.org (480) Leave Message COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR Sue Stonerook, sstonerook@live.com (602) Mary Teese, mteese@cox.net EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Virginia Bombolino, ginbaby2003@aol.com, (480) GREETERS Karen Panhans karen.panhans1@gmail.com (928) 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 Dillon Tambagan, teens@stmichaels77.org (480) SACRISTANS Irene Chagoya, Irene.chagoya@gmail.com (480) 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, Irene Chagoya & Patricia DeStefano Pastoral Council meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month & all are welcome to attend.

3 Second Sunday of Easter Our readings this week give us a glimpse of how the first communities of Christians began to understand their purpose and identity. When Jesus appeared to his disciples, he said, "Peace be with you," calling his followers to bring his peace and forgiveness to God's beloved world. The early Church realized it was not a group of individuals each seeking to live virtuously and then go to heaven. Instead, Christians formed communities, empowered by the Spirit, attempting to live in profound trust in God and in each other. Remembering how Jesus displayed his wounds to his disciples, the church came to realize that it is called to share in the life of a wounded world. When we, the Church today, demonstrate our faith and love in action, we also show everyone who the crucified Jesus really is--the One who knows and accompanies us in our human suffering. THE WOUNDS OF JESUS In the Gospel passage from John, Jesus appears twice to his disciples, and both times Jesus shows them his wounds from his crucifixion. Thomas actually touches the wounds. Jesus' wounds did not disappear after the Resurrection. Jesus meant for his followers to know that his sufferings, and ours, are part of our encounter with him. Jesus revealed how God is present in our human suffering, joining us in our most painful moments with consolation and with mercy. Suffering is a great mystery, and we cannot adequately explain or justify the many wounds we experience in life. However, in prayer God can open a way forward. The Holy Spirit might offer wisdom to perceive when or how our sufferings make healing or hope possible for others or for ourselves. When we enter into this mystery we follow Jesus, who radically trusted God to transform his sufferings into new life. EMBODYING FORGIVENESS In just a few verses, we see that the disciples received not only a new perspective on suffering, but a new energy and a new task in their lives. Their new energy, Jesus' very breath, is the Holy Spirit. Their new task, given in the same breath, is to embody God's forgiveness and proclaim this forgiveness to all. When Jesus appeared to them, he didn't castigate them for their abandonment and betrayal of him just days before. Jesus gave them the peace of being forgiven. He gave the Holy Spirit, so to forgive others. The experience of being forgiven and forgiving others is at the heart of the Gospel. Jesus came to proclaim and to manifest God's desire to reconcile with God's very sons and daughters, us human beings. God is always working toward reconciliation and rejoices when any broken relationship is healed. When we accept forgiveness from God or from others, we are letting God into our hearts. When we forgive others or ourselves, we are participating in God's work. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

4 FINANCIAL REPORT Contribu ons for March 26, 2018 Parish Offertory $7, Building Fund $ Capital Campaign $1, Poor/CCD/Mass S pend $ Total $9, Capital Campaign Pledges Amount Pledged $1,131, Amount Paid $799, Pledge Balance $333, 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 1422 people attended Mass April 1st, 2018 BAPTISM CLASS The next Baptism Class for Parents and God Parents will be held May 12th, at 11am in the Parish Center. Please call the church office to register for the class. The class will not be held if no one has registered. 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.

5 ATTENTION ALL CATHOLIC MEN A KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNOUNCEMENT A fraternal order of Knights of Columbus council is coming to St. Michael the Archangel parish. It is in the initial stages of formation. Council membership will soon be offered to KOFC men currently, members of nearby councils AND IS OPEN TO ALL CATHOLIC MEN Are we like Thomas and doubt the power of God in our marriage? Learn the tools to put God in your Sacrament of Marriage. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage interested in joining. Please watch future St. Michael bulletins for more updates. Encounter Weekends. To apply online, and for weekend dates visit April is Child Abuse Awareness Month Did you know: No one has the right to have access to children If people wish to volunteer for the Church, for example, in a parish or school, they must follow diocesan guidelines on background checks, safe environment training, policies and procedures, and codes of conduct. No one, no ma er who they are, has an automa c right to be around children or young people who are in the care of the Church without proper screening and without following the rules. The Church loves all her children like a loving mother, but cares for all and protects with a special affec on those who are smallest and defenseless. This is the duty that Christ himself entrusted to the en re Chris an community as a whole. Aware of this, the Church is especially vigilant in protec ng children and vulnerable adults. - Pope Francis

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9 Photo Fundraiser is over A huge thank you to everyone who supported us both financially and through prayer during the photo fundraiser as it was a big success! We are now more than half way to our goal in paying for our Life Teen high school youth program. Schedule: April 8 Seeing Isn t Believing April 15 Author of Life April 22 Clueless April 29 Nothing Greater Classes are Sundays after the 10 am Mass. Please meet us in the back of the church to help take down chairs and set up for class (teens who help will receive 30 minutes towards volunteer service hours). Each class is roughly 1 hr & 30 minutes long. We are beginning and ending this school year semester with a curriculum called Summit, which is Lectionary-based (follows the readings at Mass) and designed to help teenagers gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for Sacred Scripture and the Holy Mass. All high school students are welcome to attend. No registration fees. Bring a JOURNAL & a FRIEND! Seeing Isn t Believing This week s challenge is to follow through on your commitment to mercy. Make it your goal to ask for mercy from or to offer mercy to a family member this week. Shower us with Your mercy and fill us with Your peace so that we may live a life of grace.

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11 CCD Weekly Announcements Easter Sunday April 1, 2018 Weeks at a Glance April Schedule April 3 Tuesday CCD 6:30pm April 4 Wednesday SAC 6:30pm April 10 Tuesday CCD 6:30pm April 11 Wednesday SAC 6:30pm First Holy Communion and Confirmation Reminder First Holy Communion will be on Sunday, May 6 th, at the 10:00am Mass. Mandatory Rehearsals at the Parish Center: Wednesday, May 2 nd, at 6:30 8:00pm Saturday, May 5 th, at 5:15pm 7:00pm (after the 4:00pm Mass) Confirmation will be held on Sunday, May 20th, at the 10:00am Mass. Mandatory Rehearsals at the Parish Center: Wednesday, May 16th, at 6:30 8:00pm Students only Saturday, May 19 th, at 5:15pm 7:00pm Student and Sponsor Veils are available at the gift shop, before or after each mass. *** Refreshment Donations *** To celebrate First Holy Communion and Confirmation this coming May, we would like to offer refreshments to our parishioners, families, and friends, including Bishop Kicanas, who will be coming from near and far to celebrate with us. A donation basket will be at each door after each mass. We appreciate your help. Offertory Gift Bearers April 8 Joseph De Los Reyes Isabella De Los Reyes Aron Carrillo Samantha Brizuela (W) April 15 Reese Carlos Kristin Formiano Cristian Garcia Brandon Sabbara (W) **************************** Altar Server Schedule April 7-Saturday 4 pm Marcus Ramirez Isabella Simeone April 8 Sunday 8 am Anthony Bradeen William Johansen April 8 Sunday 10 am Brooklynn John Syris John Tessa Robert Thank you very much.