Michael the The Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 2, 2018 Rev. Fr. Dale Branson, Pastor

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1 Michael the The Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 2, 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. Acts 5:38b-39b Parish Office Mailing and Delivery Address: 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 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 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION When an altar is dedicated, the Rite of Dedication directs that, if possible, the relics of a martyr be mortared into the church floor under the mensa, or altar table. Up until this revised rite, the general practice was to include small relics of saints in an altar stone, a slab of marble that was normally set in the altar itself. Today s rite states a clear preference for martyr, and for a substantial part of the body, in accord with our tradition s desire for substantial symbols. Martyr, of course, means witness in Greek, and was the title given early on to the people who by their death imaged the death of Christ. From the beginning, there has never been a shortage of such people, although it took a while for the Church to develop a process to declare someone a martyr. Saint Augustine tells how it was done in the fifth century. By then, popular opinion didn t count as much as an official tribunal set up by the bishop of the place where the martyr suffered. After the inquiry established that the person did indeed die for the faith, a metropolitan bishop had to ratify the decision before a shrine could be built or an altar set up over the martyr s tomb. For the most part, the honor paid to a martyr (called a cult ) was restricted to that diocese, although the fame of some heroes spread so much that they were celebrated elsewhere. The age of the martyrs is now, and more people died for the faith in the twentieth century than ever before, witnessing to Christ to the end. Their sacrifice remains the seed of the Church. 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. Registration forms are located at the Greeters Table or can now be found and submitted online. Visit our website and click on the link, Parish Registration Form, found at the bottom of the home page and follow the instructions.

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. Sep 1 4:00pm Robert & Kristin Longo Sep 2 8:00am Pro populo 10:00am Marina Sabbara & Family Sept 5 8:30am Lyle Ernst Pro Populo - Latin: for the people - Deceased To request a mass, please call the rectory Humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls. James 1:21b BAPTISM CLASSES Baptism Class for Parents and God Parents will be held on September 8th, at 11:00am in the Parish Center. Register for class by calling the Rectory at (520) Class will not be held if no one has registered. BULLETIN bulletin@stmichaels77.org (520) CCD/ALTAR SERVERS Reajean Porter ccd@stmichaels77.org (808) EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 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) LECTORS Suzanne Baitinger rsbaitinger@hotmail.com (480) MINISTRY FOR THE DEAF Annemarie Kalvaitis mabel231@cox.net MUSIC Diana Albert Dialbert2@aol.com, (480) PRAYER CHAIN Virginia Bombolino ginbaby2003@aol.com (480) PARISH RECTORY secretary@stmichaels77.org ST. MICHAEL THE MINISTRIES & (520) PASTOR Rev. Fr. Dale A. Branson pastor@stmichaels77.org, (520) RCIA Bob Butchko Bob.butchko@centurylink.net (480) RED HAT Michaelettes Sue Baitinger rsbaitinger@hotmail.com (480) SACRISTANS Irene Chagoya Irene.chagoya@gmail.com (480) SAFE ENVIRONMENT Sue Stonerook, sstonerook@live.com (602) Mary Teese, mteese@cox.net (520) SCOUTS Scott Robert, scadabox@gmail.com (480) TEEN YOUTH GROUP Dillon Tambagan teens@stmichaels77.org (480) USHERS Darrell Stonerook sstonerook@live.com (602) Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Lk 4:16-30, Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37 WEBMASTER Craig Rudko webmaster@stmichaels77.org (480) 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, Sara Brackin, Scott Robert. Pastoral Council meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and all are welcome to attend. Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6; Mt 1:1-16, [18-23] Sunday: Is 35:4-7a; Ps 146:7-10; Jas 2:1-5; Mk 7: b-22, 27; Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

3 THE HIGHEST LAW From time to time, newspapers and magazines will offer, as an item of filler, various laws that are still on the books but seem silly to us in our day and age. In one California city, it is illegal to have two indoor bathtubs in one house. When the law was written clean water was a precious commodity and now readily available, so the law seems silly. Nevertheless, the human value of protecting and preserving precious resources is still around, evident in many conservation laws that seem sensible to us. So, it is with the laws of religious tradition and what Jesus scorns today is others attitude toward ritual laws, an attitude that becomes nearly idolatrous when laws are observed for their own sake. Jesus teaches that observation of external ritual laws is of value only when they are emblems of our internal disposition toward the will of God. Our whole lives must follow the one ultimate law of God: to love God completely and to love neighbor entirely. Roman Catholicism is a tradition rich with customs, traditions and even laws. As we continue to listen to the voice of Christ, we must always look into our own hearts and underneath our ritual practices to make sure that love of God and love of neighbor are what we prize above all. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

4 Knight of Columbus Council FINANCIAL REPORT August 26th Parish Offertory $5, Capital Campaign $ Angel Books & Kneelers $ Poor $50.00 TOTAL $ Capital Campaign Pledges Amount Pledged $1,209, Amount Paid Pledge Balance $895, $314, Meetings are held the 1st Monday of the month. There is no meeting September 3rd due to Labor Day, it has been moved to September 10th at 6:30 at the parish center. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, contact Gary or garykaboom@cox.net. Snacks will be provided ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE Goal for St. Michael s is $23,340 Amount Received to Date - $10,882 Amount Needed for Goal - $12,458 Number of Donors - 61 To donate, please visit: A weapon for our times. 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. Saint Francis de Sales said, The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary. Please consider leading us in prayer on Saturday s at 3pm and at 7:30 AM on Sunday. Use the Sign-Up Genius or contact the parish office for assistance. Office will be closed September 3rd World Wide Marriage Encounter What is in your heart? Share the fullness of your heart with your spouse. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends. To apply online, and for weekend dates visit MASS ATTENDANCE 671 People attended mass August 26,2018 Online Giving If you would like to give online please visit our website and select the Online Giving tab. 9am on Saturdays

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6 St. Michael the Archangel Boy Scout Troop 777 Court of Honor August 26, 2018 Congratulations to our Boy Scouts Troop 777 and their Scout Leaders for taking 1 st Place for Campsite Inspection at Camp Raymond this summer. This blue ribbon along with the red participation ribbon, were hung on the Troop flag by Senior Patrol Leader Noah Robert and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Ryan Cone. During summer camp each Scout earned merit badges that included badges for camping, cooking, first aid, gardening, swimming and rifling to name a few. In addition, the Eagle Palm, which is an additional recognition, awarded for continued leadership and skills development to those who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout were given to Noah Robert and Colin Wild who continue to be active in the Boy Scouts of America, demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law and by sharing their talents amongst their fellow Boy Scout Troop members. If you would like more information about St. Michael the Archangel Boy Scout Troop 777, please Terri Mikita or Scott Robert at troop777stv@gmail.com or see Scott after the 10am Mass on Sunday s.

7 CCD Weekly Announcements Weeks at a Glance September 2, 2018 September 4 Tuesday NO CCD Labor Day September 5 Wednesday NO CCD Labor Day September 11 Tuesday CCD 6:30-7:30 September 12 Wednesday SAC 6:30-7:30 September 18 Tuesday CCD 6:30-7:30 September 19 Wednesday SAC 6:30-7:30 Altar Server Schedule September 8 4pm Isabella Simeon Isabella Johansen September 9 8am Anthony Bradeen Vinny Bradeen Ian Mendoza 10am Brooklynn John Christian Wadsworth Offertory Gift Bearers Sunday 10am Mass September 9 Andreya Madrid Valeria Murillo Aramis Murillo Syris John (W) September 16 Maci DeSousa Maddison DeSousa Francisco Ortega Melina Stegner (W) Audio & Screen Schedule September 9 8am William Johansen 10am Javier Garcia Reajean Porter *Director of Religious Education* ccd@stmichaels77.org 8am September 16 Anthony Bradeen 10am Javier Garcia

8 Who likes cheap D-Backs baseball tickets? Who likes to support a great cause? Who likes all this, while in air-conditioning??? ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS COLORADO ROCKIES Annual Knights of Columbus Night Saturday Sept. 22 nd at 5:10pm - Chase Field The Arizona D-Backs Baseball Team is sponsoring the 2018 Knights of Columbus Night at Chase Field in air-conditioning!! Discounted tickets are available to all parishioners, family and friends but must be ordered through the St. Michael Knights of Columbus. The game is Sat Sept. 22 nd at 5:10pm. Best of all, the D-Backs will donate $6 from each ticket purchased by the Knights, split equally between Arizona Special Olympics, and both the Arizona Knights of Columbus and the St. Michael Council. The Knights organization is a proud supporter of the U.S. Special Olympics. TICKETS: $30 Lower Level, Baseline Reserve, Sections $18 Upper Level, Infield Reserve, Sections Children 2 and under admitted free. Tickets must be ordered BY SEPT 8 th. Cash or checks only please. The KofC will issue a single check for tickets ordered. Order your tickets through a member of the Knights or Gary Kluthe , garykaboom@cox.net. $1620 was donated in Here s hoping for a strong showing for The 2018 Knights Night at the D-Backs Rockies game! PLAY BALL!!!

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