Rev. Fr. Dale Branson, Pastor

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1 St. Michael the Archangel Parish The Holy Family December 30, 2018 Rev. Fr. Dale Branson, Pastor Weekend Mass Schedule 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 Today s feast is new as feasts go, and it sets us this year in a very modern crisis. Amid conflic ng schedules and commitments, a young man, tes ng the limits, has strayed from his parents and gone off to the big city. Mary and Joseph search fran cally, only to find the child Jesus in the temple, conversing with the elders and scholars of the law, who are amazed at his wisdom. In the me of Jesus, the temple was the religious center of Jewish ritual. Outside of Jerusalem, people gathered in the synagogues, centers of learning, for daily prayer and study. S ll, everyone longed to journey to the temple to par cipate in the offerings, and to fulfill certain obliga ons of the law that could only be done there. On this feast, we catch a glimpse of the family of Jesus: parents dealing with the normal stresses of raising a child, and yet completely grounded in the ways of faith and tradi on. There has always been an apprecia on in Chris anity for the value of pilgrimage the journey to holy places that is a symbol of our life s journey to God, and a sense of connec on to important events in our family history. During the Christmas season, many of us undertake pilgrimages to the family homestead for fes val meals, to the parishes where we were formed in the faith, or perhaps even to a beau ful manger scene or fes val of lights. There are few be er days than this in our calendar for spending me with the family, especially on a short pilgrimage to a favorite place. Just make sure that no one gets le behind! 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. 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. Dec 29 8:30am Charles Yetzer 4:00pm Pro Populo Dec 30 10:00pm Marina Sabbara & Family Our Lady of Good Health Dec 31 Jan 1 Bap sm class will be held January 12th Please call the parish office to register. 7:00pm 10:00 am Mass times 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: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Tuesday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:29 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Friday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Saturday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 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 There is a spirit of audacity in our readings today. During a me of injus ce and threat of invasion, the prophet Micah boldly announces that the God of insignificant Israel will raise up a leader from backwater Bethlehem, and this leader will bring jus ce and peace to the whole world. In the Gospel, Elizabeth and Mary, marginalized women, brazenly celebrate that their sons will be world-changing instruments of God. We further learn that this audacity is rooted in trust in God. The author of Hebrews describes the faithful obedience of Jesus. Mary is shown as the exemplar of faithful trust in God. This is the way God o en seems to work, in the ordinary and marginalized in our world. Those who seem weak have learned to trust in God s strength. These have the audacity to become instruments of God s peace and jus ce. FROM SCANDAL TO HONOR The mee ng of Mary and Elizabeth follows a strong tradi on of women in their culture, to come together to support each other during pregnancy. Mary likely carried a shadow of scandal in her pregnancy, since it began before her marriage. Elizabeth, having carried her own burden of social disapproval a er many years without children, sees only cause for celebra on. Elizabeth sees beyond the social shame of Mary s situa on to observe how God is working, and how Mary has accepted joining in this work. Unlike Elizabeth s husband Zechariah, who thought it unbelievable that God could bring them a son, Mary believed the angel s message. Elizabeth honors Mary, in part, for simply being able to imagine that God could do this extraordinary thing through her. Perhaps God had been preparing Mary s heart throughout her young life, so that she could be fully recep ve to God s specific call when the me was right. Mary opened herself to an uncertain future, trus ng that God would accompany her in the joys and sorrows of being the mother of Jesus. PREGNANT WITH GOD Advent, as a me of prepara on for Christmas, echoes the pregnancy of Mary. Something is s rring within us, and we await the coming of Jesus. Although we the Church have observed Advent and Christmas many mes, God is always offering something new to us. Like the angel asked Mary, God is always asking us to allow Christ to be born in and through us. Christ wishes to make himself at home within us, and increase his presence in our hearts. Like pregnancy, at mes God s ac vity within us can be disorien ng and confusing. The story of Elizabeth and Mary reminds us that however uncertain we may be about what God is up to in our lives, we have cause to rejoice because God is indeed good, and will truly bring blessing to us. And through the fruit of our own wombs, God will bring blessing to the world. TODAY S READINGS First Reading Hannah conceived, and at the end of her term bore a son whom she called Samuel (1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28) or Sirach 3:2-6, Psalm Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord (Psalm 84) or Psalm 128. Second Reading See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God (1 John 3:1-2, 21-24) or Colossians 3:12-21 [12-17]. Gospel The boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. They found him in the temple, in the midst of the teachers (Luke 2:41-52). 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 December 16,2018 Parish Offertory $5, Capital Campaign $1, Poor $1, Building fund $1, CCD $ Misc $33.00 Total $10, Annual Catholic Appeal Amount Pledged $23, Amount Paid $17, Pledge Balance $5, 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!!!! The next bap sm class will be held January 12, 2019, please call the parish office the week before the 12th to register. Link your Fry s card to organiza on number IB044, just by shopping Fry s and registering your card, you can help give money back to your parish. This quarter Fry s has given back $ in total dona ons with 116 families registered. Register your family today. Come Celebrate with us! Join us t the JW Marriot Starr Pass Resort on Friday, February 1, 2019 at 6:00pm. for a wonderful evening as we celebrate Arizona s Catholic Tui on Support organiza on's 20th Anniversary and honoring those who made is possible. For 20 years CTSO has helped change young lives through the priceless gi of an excep onal Catholic educa on. For sponsorship informa on call Gracie Quiroz Marum at (520) For tables or raffle ckets visit 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. Online Giving Find out how on our website and select online giving tab MASS ATTENDANCE 852 People attended mass Dec 16, 2018

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6 John 3:16 ~For God so loved the world that he gave his only Bring a notebook, an open mind, and an open heart. Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but Hope might have eternal life Have you considered volunteering? Today is your day. Volunteers are needed in the following ministries: Sacristans, Prison, Greeters, Red Hats, and Knights of Columbus, just to name a few. High school students, this is a great way to earn your service hours. If you are interested in any ministry, contact information for the ministry leader is listed on the inside cover of this bulletin. Pray for Life as we close out the year Log into the Relevant Radio website to record the number of Memorares you have said this week for an end to abortion. The national goal is 100,000,000 in Record your Memorares at: The Memorare Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee do I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen x Classes are Sundays after 10am Mass and will run until 12:30pm. x Schedule: "No classes during break! See you next year! " To register your teen for the year, please contact (480) FR. JOHN C. BORLEY COUNCIL ATTENTION ALL CATHOLIC MEN OF ST 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 Safe Environment Unwrap the gifts in your marriage on the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter. It is a weekend for married couples who value their relationship and desire a richer, fuller life together. Start your new year out right and sign up today for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on Jan at Our Lady of Guadalupe monastery in Phoenix or Mar in Tucson. For more information visit our website at: The next safe environment training will be held on January 13,2019 a er the 10:00 Mass. 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)

7 Reajean Porter *Director of Religious Education* CCD Weekly Announcements December 30, 2018 Weeks at a Glance December 31 Monday Solemnity of Vigil Mass 7:00 PM Mary January 1, 2019 Tuesday Holy Day of Obliga on Mass 10:00 AM January 8 Tuesday CCD Classes Resume 6:30 PM January 9 Wednesday SAC Classes Resume (8th Gr. Saint Paper Due) 6:30 PM January 15 Tuesday CCD Class 6:30 PM January 16 Wednesday SAC Class 6:30 PM January 5, pm Isabella Simeone January 6, am William Johansen Anthony Bradeen 10am Brooklynn John Tessa Robert FIRST RECONCILIATION UPDATE First Reconciliation will now be heard on Friday, January 25, 2018 at 7:00 PM. There will be a mandatory class for these students on Wednesday, January 23rd at 6:30pm to review and prepare for their Reconciliation. Please Pray For Us We ask your prayers for our CCD Students who will be making their First Reconciliation, Friday, January 25, They have been preparing themselves to ask God for forgiveness. They have found how hard it may be to forgive someone that was not nice to them, as well as how hard it is to say I m sorry if they were unkind to someone. Please help them with your prays as they confess their sins, do their penance, and amend their life. Luke Bradeen Rafaela Gradiz Kierra Rivera Lawrence Garcia Deontae Peralta Maddison Gloria Lauren Garcia Andreya Madrid Alexis Raphael Maci Gloria Markus Olvera Katelyn Russell Thomas Pascual Aeneas Alvarado Mario Espinoza Robert Gonzales Valeria Murillo Aramis Murillo Offertory Gift Bearers Sunday 10am Mass January 6, 2019 Luke Bradeen Alexis Raphael Melina Stegner Marcus Ramirez (W) January 13 Andreya Madrid Aramis Murillo Jenna Robert January 6, am Mario Paccirilli 10am Blanca Carillo January 13, am William Johansen 10am Vincent Vitale

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