Rev. Fr. Dale Branson, Pastor

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1 St. Michael the Archangel Parish Rev. Fr. Dale Branson, Pastor February 10, 2019 Weekend Mass Schedule Fifth 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 Reign of God comes about because people commit to reversing their lives completely, to embracing new vision, new values. Many popular television shows exploit an una rac ve side of human nature by pi ng contestants against one another, even to the point of performing dangerous stunts or devious schemes, to gain money or favor. At the liturgy, we counter that impulse by commi ng ourselves to live generously. In response to Christ's total gi, we offer bread and wine as the emblems of our lives, our hopes, our joys and sorrows. The bread and wine carried to the altar contain our lives, and by offering our lives to God, we prepare to receive the gi of God's own life. We are to become what we receive: the body of Christ. On Sundays, this self-giving is o en accompanied by a collec on and procession of gi s for the poor and money for the upkeep of the parish. There are certainly other methods of collec ng money, some perhaps more efficient. Yet the act of giving from our abundance, and a ending to the needs of the poor, opens us up to par cipa on in the changes the Reign of God requires. 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. Feb 10 8am Pro Populo 10am In Honor of Infant Jesus Bradd Quinter 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: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1: :4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Wed: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-4abc, 5-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Jer 17:5-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20; Lk 6:17, 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 readings recount three theophanies, or particular manifestations of God s presence. The prophet Isaiah is caught up in a dramatic scene of heavenly worship, with a royal throne, burning embers, and seraphim singing, Holy, holy, holy. Isaiah is overwhelmed. In the responsorial psalm, the assembly adds its own worship to that of the seraphim: In the sight of the angels, I will sing your praises, Lord (Psalm 138:1). Paul reminds the Corinthians of his own experience of a post-resurrection appearance of the Lord, making him an apostle, but one born abnormally (1 Corinthians 15:8), since he had no acquaintance with the earthly Jesus. The first of those who did know the earthly Jesus were surprised by fishing advice from the teacher who had commandeered Simon s boat, resulting in an extraordinary catch. Although less colorful than those of Isaiah or Paul, this theophany was just as overwhelming. WHEN GOD APPEARS... Scripture recounts several instances of God calling persons to be leaders, prophets, apostles, or for other tasks. In most of them, a divine messenger appears to someone and directs them to do X. However, in today s readings, there is no explicit directive for Isaiah to deliver God s message, or for the fishermen to follow Jesus. Instead, the accounts focus on the way that God appears. The respective calls result from the recognition of God s presence in the experience. That recognition creates an openness to whatever God might want.... OUR RESPONSE IS WHAT MATTERS Isaiah s immediate reaction to the marvelous events he has seen was an acute awareness of his own sinfulness: Woe is me... For I am a man of unclean lips (Isaiah 6:5). In the ancient world, contact between holy objects or environments and profane things or persons was a contamination human beings were thought to contaminate any place where God s presence was known to dwell, and hence were unclean. Only after he volunteers ( Here I am send me! [Isaiah 6:8]) does Isaiah learn what he is being asked to do. The catch of fish in Luke lacks the color of Isaiah s theophany, but it evoked a response from Simon similar to that of Isaiah: Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man (Luke 5:8). He was not alone; all those with him were seized with astonishment (5:9). The overwhelming catch of fish was just as much an overwhelming experience of God for Simon as were the seraphim for the prophet Isaiah. This is very good news for the rest of us, since our own theophanies are almost never as colorful as Isaiah s, or as dramatic as an unusually large catch of fish. But they are there, moments in our lives when we become acutely aware of God s presence and understand more clearly our own humanity and our need for God s mercy. That understanding, in turn, can make us open to how God is calling us and to what we are being called to do. TODAY S READINGS First Reading --Isaiah is called to be a messenger for the Lord and responds, Send me! (Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8) Psalm -- In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord (Psalm 138). Second Reading -- Paul reminds us of the gospel he preached through which we are saved, if we believe it (1 Corinthians 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]). Gospel -- Jesus directs Simon to take his boat into deep water for a miraculous catch of fish. (Luke 5:1-11). 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.

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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. Do you know someone who needs prayers to comfort and strengthen them? If so please contact Virginia Bombolino Phone: All requests are private. There will be no bap sm classes for February, March or April. They will resume in May. MASS ATTENDANCE 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. Financial report February 10, 2019 Parish Offertory Capital Campaign Building fund Poor Misc Total January Online report Parish Offertory $5, Capital Campaign $3, Building Fund $ Mass S pend $ Poor $ Total $10, ,089 people attended mass January 27, 2019 Online Giving Find out how on our website and select online giving tab

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$. VOLUNTEER MONTH Next weekend February 16 th and 17 th we will con nue showcasing our parish ministries. We will feature RCIA, Teen Youth Group, Sacristans and Altar Servers. Stop by and learn more about these ministries. Remember: Volunteers are Love in Mo on. 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. 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) Worldwide Marriage Encounter They le everything and followed him. Leave behind the world s plan for your marriage. Sign up today to a end one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on Mar in Tucson or May in Phoenix. To apply online, and for weekend dates visit Hello! My name is Samantha Sabbara, you might remember me from the donations I used to collect for the Phoenix Children's Hospital. During my time at ASU, I have joined Camp Kesem, a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to helping kids through and beyond their parents cancer. We run camps throughout the Summer for children whose parents have or have had cancer to help them create a community with others who have faced similar hardships. All the counselors are college students who are dedicated to making a positive impact on our campers! 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) My goal is to raise $500 dollars as that is enough to send 1 kid to camp and give them an amazing experience! If you are able, please make a donation or share the link below with you friends and family to help not only me, but our whole parish make an impact on the children of Camp Kesem! Thank you so much and God bless! I have attached the donation link below: fundraiser/

7 Reajean Porter *Director of Religious Education* CCD Weekly Announcements February 10, 2019 February 12 Weeks at a Glance Tuesday CCD Class Safe Environment Class Grade 3, 4 & 5 6:30 PM February 13 Wednesday SAC Class 6:30 PM February 16 4pm William Johansen Isabella Johansen February 17 8am John Miller February 19 February 20 Tuesday Wednesday NO CCD Class 10am Christian Wadsworth Syris John Environmental Safety Class Grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th will have their Safe Environment Class on Tuesday, February 12 at 6:30pm. Please arrive on time. Regular CCD Classes will be in session as usual. Offertory Gift Bearers February 17 Thomas Pascual Luke Bradeen Jaiden Gurrola Christian Pascual (W) FebFebruary 24 Markus Olvera Valeria Murillo Syris John Aramis Murillo (W) 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. February 17 8am Mario Piccirilli 10am Raffaele Defina February 24 8am William Johansen 10am Javier Garcia

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