Rev. Fr. Dale Branson, Pastor

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1 St. Michael the Archangel Parish Rev. Fr. Dale Branson, Pastor February 17, 2019 Weekend Mass Schedule Sixth 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 In recent years, there has been remarkable progress in drawing persons with disabili es into full celebra on. Now it is generally accepted that worship places need accommoda ons such as ramps or elevators, large-print materials for those who are sight -impaired, and perhaps even an assisted hearing system or signing in American Sign Language. American Sign Language is not merely English translated into movement, but a dis nct language with its own grammar, syntax (word order), and vocabulary. For this reason, the American Catholic bishops have approved American Sign Language (ASL) as an official language of the liturgy. Celebra ng liturgy in our own language (the vernacular) means that liturgy must be accessible to all languages and cultures. The fact that Mass is celebrated this weekend in some places in total silence, but with the full par cipa on of deaf people praising God in the movements of their hands, and some mes even with a priest who is deaf, is nothing less than the Church being faithful to the image of Are you new to St. Michael the Archangel Church? Jesus, who made the deaf hear and the mute speak. Remember too that deafness is an invisible disability, and that there may well be people in your parish who We welcome you and we ask that you please take a few are quietly yearning for Mass to be signed for them in moments to register. Registra on forms are located at the Greeters Table or can now be found and submi ed online. ASL. Visit our website and click on the link, Parish Registra on Form, found at the bo om of the home page and follow the Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. 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. 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 Readings for the Week Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-26; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22; Ps 116:12-15, 18-19; Mk 8:22-26 Thursday: Gn 9:1-13; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mk 8:27-33 Friday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Heb 11:1-7; Ps 145:2-5, 10-11; Mk 9:2-13 Sunday: 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 15:45-49; Lk 6:27-38 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) MUSIC Diana Albert Dialbert2@aol.com, (480) SCOUTS Scott Robert, scadabox@gmail.com (480)

3 Congratulations! Welcome to the Kingdom! Rejoice and leap for joy! Sounds a little like Easter, doesn t it? Well, in a very real way, it is. This Sunday, the scriptures remind us that we are blessed and beloved, especially when we have difficulties and don t feel especially blessed. Jesus reminds us that God blesses us in our trials, so we should trust in the saving power of God. We are raised from the dead, as it were, each time we arise from our hardships. The ultimate proof of all of this is our new life in Christ, who died so that we could be free of sin, and was raised from the dead so that we might all have new life. Wouldn t that be something? A new life, in which poverty is riches and sadness is transformed into lightness of spirit? It s a topsy-turvy world, isn t it? Do you feel blessed today? CONGRATULATIONS! Today s Gospel from Luke is the Sermon on the Plain with the Beatitudes, what we usually think of as the Sermon on the Mount. It seems as though Jesus is congratulating those who would have been considered unfortunate, doesn t it? The Beatitude statements overturn the concept of fortunate in Jesus time, naming those who are poor, hungry, mourning, or marginalized as those who should rejoice. Jesus continues with prophetic and startling Woe to you! statements, directed to those usually thought of as blessed. Heavenly reward is not a privilege of the rich and comfortable but a blessing for all who trust in God, whose reward will be great in heaven. WHOM DO YOU TRUST? The first reading and the psalm take a somewhat different focus: trust in God, not people or things of this world. One who trusts in God is fortunate, like a plant that produces good fruit, sustained by living waters and currents of grace. Not so the wicked, who wither and vanish, blowing away like the illusions of their self-absorption. Paul, in the second reading, confronts members of the early Christian community of Corinth who were doubting, or devaluing, belief in Jesus resurrection and the general resurrection of the dead. Depending on the material world in their spiritual pride, they believed that their righteousness was something they had achieved on their own. They felt self -sufficient, rich, not in need of the ongoing saving power of Christ s resurrection that completes the sacrifice of Good Friday through Easter, which is our true blessing. So, congratulations! Acknowledging our need for God, we are rich in the Kingdom love of our Father. Our hunger is satisfied by the sustaining nourishment of the Spirit. Our weeping is turned into dancing knowing that Jesus is with us in our sorrows, in fact knew them when he walked upon earth. Reasons enough for us to rejoice, always, even when people treat us badly. God s reward to us is the Kingdom, now and always. TODAY S READINGS First Reading The one who trusts in the L is like a tree planted beside the waters (Jeremiah 17:5-8). Psalm Blessed are they who hope in the Lord (Psalm 1). Second Reading Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep (1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20). Gospel Blessed are you who are poor, hungry, weeping. Woe to you who are rich, filled, laughing (Luke 6:17, 20-26). 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.

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5 1865 All Silver Monstrance Would you like to help purchase this an que monstrance as the first permanent piece for our new church? We are looking for 20 people to donate $ each to make this happen. There are several payment op ons: Single $ payment Quarterly payment of $ Monthly payment of $50.00 for 10 months Weekly payment of $10.00 for 50 weeks. This would be a dona on above your weekly support of the parish support of the building and support for the poor. If you are interested in taking part please contact: Kelly Grant at kelly@the-rockin-g.com God bless and may the adoration of Jesus Christ thrive. 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. There will be no bap sm classes for February, March or April. They will resume in May. MASS ATTENDANCE 1,089 people attended mass January 27, 2019 February 3, 2019 Parish Offertory $6, Capital Campaign $1, Building fund $2, Misc $25.00 Total $10, February 10, 2019 Parish Offertory $6, Capital Campaign $ Building Fund $1, Poor $25.00 CCD $50.00 Total $8, Annual Catholic Appeal 2019 Amount Pledged $23, Amount Paid $ Pledge Balance $22,855.00

6 New Gift Shop Items Stop by and look at the new items available at the parish gift shop. We currently have a limited number of first communion books, complete with rosary and pin for just 10$. As we wrap up our Volunteer Month on March 2 nd and 3 rd we will focus on the following ministries Ushers, Greeters, Food Bank and Prison. Don t miss the chance to learn more about these important ministries. Remember: Volunteers don t get paid, not because they are useless, but because they are priceless. Bring a notebook, an open mind, and an open heart. Classes are Sundays after 10am Mass and will run until 12:30pm. To register your teen for the year, please contact (480) Lenten Do You Know? Do you know a Catholic who is sick, or homebound, that would like to receive communion? Call the rectory and give them their name and address. The homebound ministry has individuals who enjoy doing this. Maybe, know someone who would like to become a part of this ministry. This is a rewarding ministry. 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) SEASON COMING SOON!!! FRIDAYS STARTING MARCH 8TH SPONSORED BY ST. MICHAEL S KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS

7 Reajean Porter *Director of Religious Education* CCD Weekly Announcements February 17, 2019 February 19 February 20 Weeks at a Glance February 23 Tuesday Wednesday NO CCD Class February 26 Tuesday CCD Class 6:30 PM February 27 Wednesday SAC Class 6:30 PM March 5 March 6 Tuesday Ash Wednesday Mass at 7:00 PM For the Family Catholic Online/Prayers NO CCD Class A end Mass on Wednesday A enance will be taken Great protector of the family, St. Gerard, we ask your prayers for all parents, that they may receive the grace to live in the love of God and bring up their children to know and love him with all their hearts. We ask you to pray that those who take the lives of unborn innocents and attack the dignity of motherhood may come to see the error of their ways, and that all men may value the holiness of Christian family life. God, our loving Father, your love gives life to the world. Bless and make holy all human love, especially the life-giving love of husband and wife. May your love fill the hearts and homes of all families, so that the world may enjoy the peace and happiness promised by your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 4pm Marcus Ramirez Isabella Simeone February 24 8am Tobee Dunlap Jacob Johansen 10am Brooklynn John Tessa Robert Offertory Gift Bearers February 24 Markus Olvera Valeria Murillo Syris John Aramis Murillo (W) March 3 Alexis Raphael Katelyn Russell Sammi ruiz Mason Russell (W) February 24 Prayer Before Meals Bless us O Lord, and these thy gi s, which we are about to receive, from thy bounty, through Christ, our Lord. Amen. 8am William Johansen 10am Javier Garcia March 3 8am Mario Piccirilli 10am Fernando Peinado

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