Michael the Third Sunday of Easter April 30, 2017 Rev. Fr. Dale Branson, Pastor

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1 Michael the Third Sunday of Easter April 30, 2017 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. Acts 5:38b-39b Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil - 4pm Sunday - 8 am & 10:00 am Parish Center N Apollo Dr. Florence, AZ Daily Mass Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday - 8:30am at the Parish Center Parish Office N. Poseidon Rd. Florence, AZ Phone: (520) Fax: (520) Parish Office Hours 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Confessions before Mass or upon request Adoraon at 9:00am on Saturdays TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Some monks and nuns trace their community origins back a thousand years or so, before it became customary to reserve the Blessed Sacrament in tabernacles. In their rules of life, which evolved from the lifestyle and prayer of their predecessors, the core experience of Christ's presence is at the altar itself, and in the symbol of assembly for prayer. To this day, when the monks or nuns file into their church in procession, they march two by two, and then bow profoundly to the altar before turning and bowing in reverence toward the brother or sister at their side. It is probably more difficult, in practice, to revere the presence of Christ in a person who irks you by taking the car keys, shirking a work duty, or burning the toast! We can trace in these religious orders' enduring customs the ancient appreciation for the altar as the center of the church building, and of the community of the faithful as the Body of Christ. Usually, a monastery today will reserve the Blessed Sacrament in some quiet corner of the monastic church, in a fairly small space, more suitable for private prayer than for the gathering of the whole community. In a cloister, the architecture may allow the public limited access to this space. Liturgical law tells us, in both monasteries and parish churches, that there is no need for more than a few hosts in the place of reservation, just enough for viaticum, the "food for the journey" that is the final sacramental celebration for a dying Christian. Rev. James Field, copyright 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 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: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6: ; Tuesday: Mass Intentions Acts 7: :1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Ps 23:1-6;1 Pt 2:20b-25; Jn 10:1-10 May 5 8:30 am Ronald Bainger May 6 4:00 pm Richard & Mary Owen 45th Wedding Anniversary Pro Populo - Lan: for the people - Deceased To request a Mass Intenon, please call the rectory. ST. MICHAEL THE MINISTRIES & ALTAR SERVERS Reajean Porter, Jeff Flanagan Bert Pampanin altarserver@stmichaels77.org, (480) Leave Message BULLETIN bulletin@stmichaels77.org (520) CCD Reajean Porter CCD@stmichaels77.org (480) Leave Message COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR Sue Stonerook, sstonerook@live.com (602) Mary Teese, maryteese@cox.net EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Virginia Bombolino, ginbaby2003@aol.com, (480) GREETERS Ann Kolb annkolb95@gmail.com (480) 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 Diana Albert, 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 FINANCIAL REPORT Contribuons for April 24, 2017 Parish Offertory $5, Building Fund $70.00 Capital Campaign $6, CCD $80.00 Total $12, Capital Campaign Pledges Amount Pledged $1,119, Amount Paid $658, Pledge Balance $460, 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. Office Closed The Office will be Closed on May 5 No Morning Mass on May 2 & 3 BAPTISM CLASS The next 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. Baptism Class for Parents and God Parents will be held May 13th, 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. END OF YEAR STATEMENT If you would like to request an end of the year statement for 2016, please call Misty in the ofice at (520) , or send your request via to secretary@stmichaels77.org. Statements will only be sent to those who request one.

4 CCD Weekly Announcements April 30, 2017 Weeks at a Glance REHEARSAL SCHEDULE FIRST HOLY COMMUNION May 2, 2017 Tuesday 6:30pm May 6, 2017 Saturday 5:15pm To all our wonderful Parishioners, Thank you so much for helping us raise money for refreshments to be served after First Holy Communion and Confirmation. CONFIRMATION May 16, 2017 Tuesday 6:30pm May 20, 2017 with Sponsor - Saturday 5:15pm God, bless you, The CCD Sacrament Students of St. Michael the Archangel * * * * * * * First Holy Communion Sunday, May 7, am Mass Confirmation Sunday, May 21, 2017 Thank you to all our wonderful CCD Teachers who volunteered their time to share their faith and love of God with our students. 10 am Mass

5 April 30, 2017 Third Sunday of Easter ANNUAL WEEKEND OF WORSHIP WOMEN S CONFERENCE - Anchoring Hearts In Hope - is being offered by Vine of Grace Retreat Ministry on June 2-4, 2017 at the Hotel Tucson City Centre. Is Jesus your anchor? Is your heart anchored in hope? Are you ready for a renewal and revival in your life? Join women from throughout the diocese for a weekend that will touch, move and inspire your spiritual journey!!!!!! Don t miss out on this life changing weekend full of great surprise, enriching talks, praise & worship, healing and holy spirit power! For more information call , write vineofgrace@att.net or visit for a flyer and registration form. Sign up today! HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE - NOVEMBER 10-20, 2017 Join Vine of Grace Retreat Ministry and Fr. Greg Bramlage for an unforgettable pilgrimage! Together we will explore and travel the captivating streets, countryside, historical sites of the Holy Land! This pilgrimage promises to expand and deepen your faith as we learn more about our Catholic heritage and enjoy the beauty, landscape and traditions of the region! You will experience the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and our Mother Mary in a dynamic and intimate way that will enrich, impact, and inspire your spiritual journey forever! Expect to be transformed, renewed and restored by the abundant blessings and graces you will receive! For information & itinerary contact Erin at or (pilgrimage link) Sign up or call today! To all our wonderful Parishioners, Thank you so much for helping us raise money for refreshments to be served after First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Recipes We would like you to send in your recipes for old fashion remedies. These can be left at the Greeters Table or ed to bertandpat@aol.com or smelohn@rocketmail.com Ice $1.00 for a 5# bag! Thank you for the return of a number of Holy Cards for the Gift Table. We are expecting new items to be added very soon. Some of the items are items that you have requested.

6 Theology of the Veil by Forest Hempen Normal women have discovered and fell in love with a recently-lost tradition of ecclesial veiling. Wearing veils in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament is quickly becoming a trend. There are different reasons to choose to veil: As a sign if humility before God As a way of acknowledging our lowliness before the Creator To reveal to mankind the destiny of our relationship with the Trinity We rely on analogies and symbolism to communicate snippets of the Divine By covering the head as a bride at the altar, actually uncovering self is the most fundamental truth of our divine destiny It is deeply symbolic-the woman is veiled out of reverence Even the angels veil their faces in God s presence We veil that which bears life Mary s veil was a product of her religion-thus we emulate her Mary veiled out of humility, modesty, and obedience A constant reminder of who we are and what we are designed for Veils are beautiful and do accentuate feminine beauty We evangelize through beauty Veils are useful for centering in prayer The Gift Shop has ordered these veils to hopefully be here for Mother s Day Gifts.

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8 Discovering hope and joy in the Catholic faith. May 2017 St. Michael the Archangel Parish - San Tan Valley Rev. Fr. Dale A. Branson Welcome all God s children St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Born Catherine de Pazzi to a noble family in Florence in 1566, she entered the Carmelite order when she was sixteen, taking the name Mary Magdalen. Soon after, she began experiencing mystical ecstasies, which lasted until her death. She enjoyed a personal relationship with Jesus and had many conversations with him. She considered these graces as a sign of weakness, not holiness. She was known for her wisdom, charity, and her love for the Eucharist. Gratitude, not greed St. Paul wrote for Christians then and now when he warned against greed and materialism, For the love of money is the root of all evils... (1 Timothy 6:10). Despite all evidence, many still believe money brings happiness, yet gratitude for all we have is the real key to happiness. The holy Rosary is a powerful weapon. Use it with confidence and you ll be amazed at the results. St. Josemaría Escrivá God loves each of us uniquely and fiercely no matter where we come from or how we look. Those of us who follow him know that it s not just important to love each other. It s God s law. Celebrate diversity. Invite foreigners or people who are different from you to your home or church. Jesus was once a foreigner in a strange land and was grateful for the hospitality he received. There is great diversity in the Communion of Saints. Practice patience. It can be tough to listen to someone with a speech impediment or a heavy accent. Imagine, though, how grateful that person will be when you offer your attention. Perhaps it would help to imagine the face of Christ in the Angels are pure spirits with intelligence and free will (Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 330). The belief in angels is a Catholic doctrine based on Scriptural evidence. Throughout the Bible, God sends angels to announce his will, punish, face before you. Counsel the ignorant. Someone from another country, background, or with different abilities than yours might behave in what looks like an inconsiderate way out of ignorance or limitations. He might appreciate being informed. Speak up. Don t stay quiet when you witness prejudice, and be positive about diversity if friends or relatives start criticizing others faith, cultures or abilities. Act with love. The God of love gave of himself so we could be reunited with him. We share that love when we assume the best of others and look for the good in all God s children. Why do Catholics believe in angels? strengthen, or console. Angels also protected and ministered to Jesus during his time on earth. We are also given guardian angels to watch over us (Matthew 18:10). Finally, the Church joins in the adoration of the angels at Mass (CCC #335). Copyright 2017 Success Publishing & Media, LLC

9 Advice, comfort, and encouragement in the Bible The Bible is full of practical life guidance that is as relevant today as it was when written. Its advice, comfort, and encouragement is timeless. Advice - Written by a wise Old Testament scribe and teacher, Book of Sirach offers advice on just about everything we deal with today friendship, education, finances, etiquette, marriage, family life, and more. Comfort - In St. Matthew s Gospel, Jesus gives comfort for the insecurities of daily life. For example, May 2017 Page 2 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? (Matthew 6:26). For more, see Matthew 6:25-34, 7:7-11, 11:28, and 28:20. Encouragement - Need encouragement? Try Psalm 118, The Lord is with me, I will not be afraid. Or, Psalm 40, I waited patiently for the Lord s help; then he listened to me and heard my cry. And Psalm 23, I fear no harm for you are at my side; your rod and staff give me courage. Following the Last Supper and just before his agony in the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed to the Father for his disciples, including us. He asked that all would remain united in his love, be protected from the influence of the devil, and ultimately be with him in eternity forever. What Jesus did not ask was that God take his followers out of the world. Being in the world, but not of the world is at the heart of living our Catholic faith. We can try to abandon the world altogether or blend in with it, but neither option fulfills what God May 1 St. Joseph the Worker. Entrusted with the care of the Blessed Mother and Jesus, Joseph was a humble carpenter who was dedicated to his family and obedient to God. May 2 St. Athanasius (373). Born a Christian in Egypt, St. Athanasius became a priest and a great defender of the Catholic faith. Because of the terrible persecutions of the Church, he was exiled several times during his life. May 25 The Ascension of the Lord (1st century). This solemnity marks the completion of Jesus mission of John 17:1-11A, In the world, not of it asks of us. We are called to proclaim the Gospel in the world by how we live our life both in public and private. Our true home is not here on Earth, but in Heaven. It takes courage to place our hope in Christ and then live accordingly. Going to Mass and receiving the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Confession regularly will give us the spiritual strength needed to be in the world, but not of the world. salvation and his triumphant entry into Heaven by his own power. (Mark 16:19, Luke 24:51) Note: In some dioceses, this observance has been moved to the following Sunday. May 31 The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth (1st century). Today, we commemorate the Visitation, when Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth to share her joy at being favored by God. Three ways we can honor Mary include praying the Rosary, celebrating her feast days, and praising her to others. Do we really receive gifts from the Holy Spirit? At Baptism, we receive actual, spiritual gifts from the Holy Spirit intended to help us live virtuous lives. Traditionally numbered seven (Isaiah 11:1-3), these gifts make us receptive to grace and the promptings of the Spirit. They grow stronger the more we use them. They are also strengthened by the Sacrament of Confirmation. Wisdom: This gift helps us stay focused on God's will and his plan for us. Understanding: Lets us grasp truths of the faith with our mind and heart. Counsel: Also called right judgment, counsel enables us to weigh all the alternatives to make the right (moral) choice. Fortitude: Courage, or the ability to remain firm in seeking the good against all pressures. Knowledge: A person with knowledge sees more than one dimension of an issue to determine the right path. Piety: This gift helps us think of ourselves as children of God and be eager to serve him. Fear of the Lord: The wonder and awe God inspires encourages us to respect him and all his creations. To provide practical ideas that promote faithful Catholic living. Success Publishing & Media, LLC Publishers of Growing in Faith and Partners in Faith (540) (540) fax (Unless noted Bible quotes and references are from the Revised Standard Version and the New American Bible) Copyright 2017 Success Publishing & Media, LLC