Saint Michael the Archangel Parish Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord March 20, 2016 Rev. Fr. Dale A. Branson TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION 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 & 10:30 am Copper Basin K-8 School 28682 N. Main Street San Tan Valley, AZ 85143 Daily Mass Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday - 8:30am at the Parish Office/Rectory Confessions before Mass or upon request Mailing Address 270 E. Hunt Hwy Ste. 16 #328 San Tan Valley, AZ 85143 Parish Office 25394 N. Poseidon Rd. Florence, AZ 85132 Phone: (520)723-6570 Fax: (520)723-7116 www.stmichaels77.org Parish Office Hours 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday What day is today? Ask most folks strolling home from church today and they will reply "Palm Sunday." Not too long ago, today was known as the "Second Sunday of the Passion," and in 1970 it was renamed "Passion Sunday." This made some sense, since the procession recalling Christ's entry into Jerusalem is usually only celebrated once in a parish on this day, but the Passion is proclaimed solemnly at every liturgy. In its most recent incarnaon, the name for this day includes both aspects of the celebraon: "Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord." In the United States today, most worshipers are provided with palm branches, although in northern Europe pussy willows are favored, and in Italy olive branches are the norm. When our calendar was reformed, the enre structure of the week to come was revised even as the tradional name, "Holy Week," was retained. The major benefit of the restructuring of our calendar is to help us see that the Triduum, the great three days beginning at sunset this Thursday and extending unl sunset on Easter Sunday, is at the heart of the Chrisan life. Connued on Page 3 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.
Sacramental Policies ANOINTING OF THE SICK At the 8:30am Mass on the first Friday of each month. 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. MASS ATTENDANCE Due to this week s printing schedule, the attendance for March 12th & 13th will be printed in next week s bulletin. Readings for the Week Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3ab, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord's Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 -- 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 -- 9:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 -- 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12,13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 2-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 -- 5:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 -- 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 8-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Lk 24:1-12 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Lk 24:1-12 or (at an aernoon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35 ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL MINISTRIES & COMMITTEES ALTAR SERVERS Bert Pampanin, BertandPat@AOL.com, (480) 704-3108 BULLETIN bullen@stmichaels77.org or (520)723-6570 CCD Reajean Porter CCD@stmichaels77.org (480)718-9623 COMPLIANCE OFFICER Jan Trbovich, dalerussel@msn.com, (480)285-9161 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Virginia Bombolino, ginbaby2003@aol.com, (480)888-7914 GREETERS Ann Kolb (520)723-6570 HOMEBOUND MINISTRY Patricia DeStefano patriciad333@yahoo.com HOSPITALITY Lisa Green, hospitality@stmichaels77.org, (480)358-4654 LECTORS Suzanne Bainger, lectors@stmichaels77.org (480) 745-5621 LIFE TEEN youthgroup@stmichaels77.org (520)723-6570 MUSIC Diana Albert, Dialbert2@aol.com, (480) 457-9712 PARISH SECRETARY/NOTARY PUBLIC Sandra Ramirez, Sandra@stmichaels77.org (520)723-6570 PASTOR Rev. Fr. Dale A. Branson, pastor@stmichaels77.org, (520)723-6570 PRAYER CHAIN Virginia Bombolino, ginbaby2003@aol.com (480)888-7914 RCIA Bob Butchko, Bob.butchko@centurylink.net (480) 703-7212 RED HAT MICHAELETTES Sue Bainger, redhats@stmichaels77.org; (480)745-5621 SACRISTANS Polly Von Esse, pvonesse@aol.com (520)840-6711 (includes Set Up/Take Down) USHERS Darrell Stonerook, sstonerook@live.com (602) 501-3859 WEBMASTER Craig Rudko webmaster@stmichaels77.org (480)250-0722 P P C: Diana Albert, Sue Bainger, Bob Butchko, Virginia Bombolino, Ann Kolb, Lisa Green, Bert Pampanin, Sandra Ramirez, Craig Rudko, Jenny Rudko, Darrell Stonerook, Mary Teese & Polly Von Esse Pastoral Council meengs are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month & all are welcome to aend.
FINANCIAL REPORT Due to this week s prinng schedule, the contribuons and Capital Campaign Pledges for March 13th will be printed in next week s bullen. Online Giving...If you would like to give online please visit our website, www.stmichaels77.org,and select the Online Giving tab. Mass Intentions March 19th 4:00 pm Stephanie Gonzales March 20th 10:30 am Pro Populo March 25th 8:30 am David A. Medina March 26th 4:00 pm Pro Populo March 27th 10:30 am Carol Armes April 1st 8:30 am Phoenix Nguyen April 2nd 4:00 pm Stephanie Gonzales April 3rd 8:30 am Pro Populo April 10th 10:30 am Pro Populo Pro Populo - Lan: for the people Deceased Treasures from Our Tradion Connued Contact the Parish Office to place a Mass Intenon MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Are we also like Peter and deny Christ over and over? Christ calls us to be all we can in our Marriage Sacrament. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are in Phoenix on April 22nd -24th and in Tucson on May 27th-29th. For all other dates or for more informaon please visit our website at www.wwmearizona.com Para los fines de semana en español, por favor visite www.emm14.org Today, as you ponder the Lord's Passion, you may consider your response to so great a gi. Centuries ago, good Chrisans vowed to go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Today, at least once in your lifeme, promise to parcipate faithfully in the liturgies. Now begins the Church's annual bapsmal retreat: don't be le out! --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Goal for St. Michael the Archangel Church is $10,000 Number of Donors who have pledged = 58 Total Amount Pledged = $9,150 Percentage to Goal = 92% Amount fulfilled to date = $7,305 Percentage of Goal Fulfilled = 73% Percentage of Pledge fulfilled = 80% Pledge report as of the end of business, Monday, March 10, 2016
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Compassion Loving God, you sent Jesus, who reveals your glory, to pay the price for our sins so that we might share in eternal life. On the night he was betrayed, he remained obedient to your will and, humbling himself, was led to the Cross. Even in the midst of his arrest, Jesus showed compassion by healing the servant. Show us compassion, O God, when we abandon you. Heal our suffering, which can lead us to deny your majesty. Grant courage to those who are weak and raise up the fallen. Strengthen our love for you so that our hearts and minds may remain focused on Christ s Paschal Mystery and forever delight in his triumph over death. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Sunday, March 20, 2016 Empty Oneself Today s Readings: Luke 19:28 40; Isaiah 50:4 7; Psalm 22:8 9, 17 18, 19 20, 23 24; Philippians 2:6 11; Luke 22:14 23:56. This Sunday marks the beginning of the holiest week of our liturgical year. The community gathers to retell the story of Jesus Passion and Death to prepare for the celebration of the Resurrection. Holy Week is a time to be intentional about prayer so that our hearts can be roused by God s Word and moved to compassion. It s a time to allow Christ s Passion to pierce your heart. During this season of Lent, we have been asked to die to our sinful ways and turn back to God. Contrition has moved us to seek God s mercy and deepened our relationship with God. Today, the Scriptures tell the whole story of Jesus Passion. It s hard to capture the beauty and intensity of these passages. We are also called to empty ourselves and totally give of ourselves for the other. Jesus didn t die because of guilt. His compassion overflowed and his Death brought us life. How have you emptied yourself so that others might have life? What do you still need to let go of so you can grow in compassion and share the joy of Christ s Resurrection? Remember that each time we celebrate the Eucharist, the love of God is poured out and shared with us. It is shared not only for us to give worship to God, but to conform our hearts to Christ s and therefore sanctify us. During this Holy Week, you might physically prepare your house for Easter as a way to ponder emptying yourself.
This Week at Home Monday, March 21, 2016 Anointing Our Gospel today portrays Mary anointing Jesus feet, foreshadowing the burial anointing. Judas selfishly asks about the oil. Is this a sign that he has turned away from Jesus? The First Reading announces that God s servant will bring justice and light to those in darkness. Does Mary s anointing help us see Jesus as the Messiah who will redeem us? Use oil in your family prayer tonight and talk about Jesus, the Anointed One, and how oil is a part of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. Today s Readings: Isaiah 42:1 7; Psalm 27:1, 2, 3, 13 14; John 12:1 11. Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Betrayal Today, we hear the story of Judas betrayal. This Apostle spent so much time with Jesus and then turned away from him. All of us can identify with Judas, because even our small sins are a turning away from Christ. Jesus, the Light to the Nations, is always seeking to heal and reconcile with us. In preparation for Easter, light a candle and reflect on your Baptism. Today s Readings: Isaiah 49:1 6; Psalm 71:1 2, 3 4a, 5ab 6ab, 15 and 17; John 13:21 33, 36 38. Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Spy Wednesday We again hear of Judas betrayal. Jesus indicates that it is necessary to fulfill God s will. Like the servant in Isaiah, Jesus perseveres; he continues to preach the Kingdom of God. Jesus freely offers himself so that we might be saved. He is God s servant, the chosen one of Israel who, though led to the slaughter like a lamb, triumphs over sin and death. Today s Readings: Isaiah 50:4 9a; Psalm 69:8 10, 21 22, 31 and 33 34; Matthew 26:14 25. Thursday, March 24, 2016 Holy Thursday The Chrism Mass highlights Jesus as the Anointed One. At this Mass, the holy oils are blessed by the bishop and then brought back to each parish. The Evening Mass of the Lord s Supper commemorates the institution of the Eucharist and Christ s washing of the Apostles feet. We are given a mission to serve others and share the Good News. After the evening Mass, spend time adoring Christ in the chapel. Today s Readings: (Chrism Mass) Isaiah 61:1 3a, 6a, 8b 9; Psalm 89:21 2, 25 and 27; Revelation 1:5 8; Luke 4:16 21; (Mass of the Lord s Supper) Exodus 12:1 8, 11 14; Psalm 116:12 13, 15 16bc, 17 18; 1 Corinthians 11:23 26; John 13:1 15. Friday, March 25, 2016 Good Friday Today s liturgy invites us to ponder the mystery of Christ s Death and how our lives are connected to it. Pay close attention to the Passion narrative and the solemn intercessions. When venerating the cross, linger a moment and rejoice that God s goodness has saved us from death. Today s Readings: Isaiah 52:13 53:12; Psalm 31:2, 6, 12 13, 15 16, 17, 25; Hebrews 4:14 16; 5:7 9; John 18:1 19:42. Saturday, March 26, 2016 Easter Vigil Tonight s liturgy is filled with rich symbols to tell the story of our faith. Settle in and listen attentively to the readings, which lead baptismal liturgy. This is the night, the holiest night in our Church year. We rejoice at Christ s wondrous victory over death. Today s Readings: Genesis 1:1 2:2; Psalm 104:1 2, 5 6, 10, 12, 13 14, 24, 35; Genesis 22:1 18; Psalm 16:5, 8, 9 10, 11; Exodus 14:15 15:1; Psalm: Exodus 15:1 2, 3 4, 5 6, 17 18; Isaiah 54:5 14; Psalm 30:2, 4, 5 6, 11 12, 13; Isaiah 55:1 11; Psalm: Isaiah 12:2 3, 4, 5 6; Baruch 3:9 15, 32 4:4; Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11; Ezekiel 36:16 17a, 18 28; Psalm 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4; Romans 6:3 11; Psalm 118:1 2, 16 17, 22 23; Luke 24:1 12. 2016 Liturgy Training Publications. 1-800-933-1800. Written by Timothy A. Johnston. Illustrated by Steve Musgrave. Scripture quotations are from The New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright 1993 and 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Permission to publish granted by the Archdiocese of Chicago on August 21, 2015. Reproducibles for Lent Triduum Easter 2016
March 20, 2016 Palm Sunday Mother s Day Raffle Get something nice for your mother this year for Mother s Day. Flowers and chocolate are nice, but how about pearls this year for your wonderful mom? St. Michael s will hold a raffle for a beautiful pair of pearl earrings and pearl bracelet. The earrings are 14k yellow gold, pearl drop, with a diamond accent. The bracelet is a pearl bangle with 14k yellow gold accents. There will be one raffle and the lucky winner will go home with both items. Purchase one, or more raffle tickets from the Greeters Table on specific Sundays. Listen for the announcement to be made before mass as to when the Tickets will be available for purchase. You can also purchase tickets at the Parish Office during the week. Raffle tickets $5 each. Raffle will be held on Mother s Day, May 8th after the 10:30 am mass. Funds will benefit our Building Fund. Holy Week Schedule Recipes Needed The Red Hat Michael-ettes will put together a parish cookbook, that is scheduled to be sold in July, in the new building. You can start submitting recipes to bertandpat@aol.com. Please include your name, phone number and category your recipe would go under, (dessert, appetizer, main dish etc) You may submit as many recipes as you like. Forms are also available at the Greeters Table for you to pick up. Holy Thursday, March 24th Mass at 7:00 pm Good Friday, March 25th Service at 7:00 pm Holy Saturday, March 26th Easter Vigil Mass at 7:00 pm Easter Sunday, March 27th Mass at 8:00 am & 10:30 am Office Closed The parish office will be closed Monday, March 21st and March 28th Daily Mass will be celebrated on March 21st, not on March 28th. Compliance Training Volunteers, if you are in need of Compliance Training make plans to attend the next class on March 31st at 6:45 pm at the Church Annex, 25454 N. Poseidon Rd. Red Hat Michael-ettes Bake Sale The March bake sale will take place Easter Sunday weekend, March 26th and 27th. Goodies will be available after each mass that weekend and all proceeds will benefit St. Michael s Building Fund.
March 20, 2016 Palm Sunday CCD Weekly Announcements March 20, 2016 - Palm Sunday Sundays at a Glance March 27, 2016 - Easter Sunday No CCD Classes Student Greeters for 10:30 am Mass are Gabriel Ramirez Sydnee Kuebler Gabriella Marques Student Offertory Presenters for 10:30 am Mass are: Kyle Dunlap Noah Ramirez Jude Ramirez Grant Van Hoose April 3, 2016 - Sunday CCD Classes - 9:15 to 10:15 Student Greeters for 10:30 am Mass are Ariana Aguilera Mario Piccirilli Student Offertory Presenters for 10:30 am Mass are: Lucas Peterson Josef Poulson Emmanuel Hoyos Erik Carrillo Reminders All Students receiving First Holy Communion and Confirmation are required to go to confession before Sunday, April 24th Don t forget to turn in the following to the CCD Table: First Holy Communion Banners Completed Sponsor Forms Confirmation Letters Veils: If you missed the dates to pickup a veil, call or email Reajean Porter March 27th Easter Sunday NO CCD Classes April 3rd CCD Classes Resume If you have any questions or concerns please contact: Reajean Porter Director of Religious Education ccd@stmichaels77.org leave a message at (480)718-9623
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