February 21, 2016 - St Michael Catholic Church

Second Sunday of Lent
February 21, 2016
St. Michael Catholic Church & School
Gastonia, North Carolina
STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
Pastor
Rev. Fr. Matthew Buettner
[email protected]
In Residence
Rev. Fr. James Ebright
[email protected]
Hispanic Priest
Rev. Fr Jose Antonio Juya
[email protected]
Deacon
Rev. Mr. John Weisenhorn
[email protected]
Pastoral Care
Sr. Carolyn Mary Coll, RSM
[email protected]
Facilities Manager
Mr. Tim Mueller
[email protected]
Parish Bookkeeper
Mrs. Beverly Shepard
[email protected]
Parish Secretary
Mrs. Debbie Davis
[email protected]
School Principal
Mrs. Sheila Levesque
[email protected]
School Secretary
Mrs. Theresa Bookout
[email protected]
Religious Education
English Mrs. Theresa Webster
[email protected]
Spanish Ms. Carmen Vazquez
[email protected]
Adult
Mrs. Toni Keating
[email protected]
Children
Mrs. Andrea Stroot
[email protected]
Ms Kristy Brown
Latin
[email protected]
Thrift Store Manager
Ms. Amy Pruitt
[email protected]
Choir
Parish Nurse
Mrs Maureen Halek
[email protected]
A parish of the Diocese of Charlotte
www.charlottediocese.org
PARISH OFFICE
708 St Michael’s Lane
Gastonia NC 28052
Website: www.stmichaelsgastonia.org
Phone: 704-867-6212 -- Fax 704-867-6379
Anointing of the Sick (Last Rites):
704-867-6212, Ext 9
Office Hours: Monday 1 PM - 5 PM
Tuesday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Sunday Masses
Saturday/Sabado 5:00 PM Vigil English
Sunday/Domingo 7:30 AM English
10:00 AM English
12:00 PM en Español
Holy Day Masses:
(See inside of bulletin)
Daily Masses:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, at 8:15 AM
Wednesday at 6:15 PM, Saturday at 8:15 AM
(Check inside for changes)
Confessions
Saturday: 3:30 - 4:45 PM;
Monday & Friday: 9 - 10 AM
Wednesday: 5:00—5:45 PM
(or by appointment)
St Michael Thrift Store
Tuesday - Friday: 10 - 5, Saturday: 10 - 4
704-864-8646
ST MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
704 St Michael’s Lane - Gastonia, NC 28052
Phone: 704-865-4382
This Week at St Michael’s
Mass Intentions
Meetings & Events
7:30 AM Mass - For the People
12:00 PM Mass—Priest Intention
8:45 AM Donuts & Dogma:PCH
8:45 AM Eng Faith Formation:Schl
10 AM Spanish Faith Formation
12 PM Evangelization Mtg:TBD
2 PM Spanish Dance Practice:Gym
3 PM Spanish Study Group:C-Hall
7:00 PM SAA:Church Hall
Monday
February 22
Chair of St Peter
8:00 AM Morning Prayer
8:15 AM Mass - Ann Spalding
9:00 AM Confessions
2:15 PM Stations of the Cross
7:00 PM Missa Cantata
9 AM Home School Group:RR
9 AM Latin Class:C-Hall
3:15 PM Children’s Choir:Church
6:00 PM RCIA: Rectory
7 PM Spanish Meeting:C-Hall
7 PM Fidelis Group:Gym
Tuesday
February 23
St Polycarp
8:00 AM Morning Prayer
7 PM Spanish Mtg - C-Hall/PCH/Gym
Wednesday
February 24
5-6 PM Holy Hour
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Sunday,
February 21
Second Sunday of Lent
10:00 AM Mass - Keating Family
8:15 AM Latin Mass (EF) - †Mike Guffey
5 -5:45 PM Confessions
5:45 PM Evening Prayer & Benediction
6:15 PM Mass - †Fr Melchior Reichet, OSB
Thursday
February 25
8:00 AM Morning Prayer
8:15 AM Mass - Elizabeth Levine
5 - 5:45 PM Confessions
9 AM Latin Class:C-Hall
7 PM Catholic Scrpture Study:RR
7 PM English Choir Practice:Ch
7 PM Spanish Mtg:C-Hall
7 PM Men’s Basketball Prac:Gym
9 AM Home School Group:RR
7 PM Schola Practice:Church
7 PM Spanish Meeting:C-Hall
6 - 7 PM Holy Hour
Friday
February 26
8:00 AM Morning Prayer
8:15 AM Mass - †Yolanda Bove
9 AM Confessions
Stations of the Cross (English) 6 PM
9:30 AM Cath. Scripture Study:RR
11 AM - 7 PM - Fish Fry:Parish Center
6 PM Legion of Mary:RR
6 PM Spanish Youth:C-Hall
6:30 PM Spanish Choir Prac:Church
Stations of the Cross (Spanish) 7 PM
Saturday
February 27
8 AM Morning Prayer
8:15 AM Holy Mass (EF) -†Michael Stroot
3:30 - 4:45 PM Confessions
12 PM Quinceanera:Church
2 PM Spanish Baptisms:Church
8 PM AA Meeting:C-Hall
5:00 PM Mass - †James & Eunice Cherry
Sunday, February 28
Third Sunday of Lent
7:30 AM Mass - For the People
10:00 AM Mass - Whisonant Family
12 PM - Spanish Mass - Priest Intention
8:45 AM Donuts & Dogma: PCH
8:45 AM Eng Faith Formation:School
10 AM Span Faith Formation
3 PM Spanish Study Group:C-Hall
4:30 PM Youth Group:Gym/PCH
7:00 PM SAA:Church Hall
Please Remember in your Prayers
Parish Members & Friends: Dolores Birmingham, Dorian
Broadway, Chuck Deal, Betty Dow, Peggy Duffy, Elizabeth
Eddie, Logan Escandon, Pete & Rebecca Files, Julia Gause,
Beverly Hornbeck, Buddy & Rita James, Debbie Kurtiak, Michael Matyisin, Katie Meseroll, Ron Nelson, Gerald & Pat
Orazem, Charles Pasour, Mary Pierce, Jessie Pilieci, Millie
Purvis, Sue Ruocco, Pat Splawn, Sr Mary Olivia Shirley, Al
Santoro, Chen Santoro, Charlotte Stenzel, Chip Watson, Leo
Weisenhorn, Paul & Marion Yager
For all in service to our country: Stefan Zapata,
Jonathan Nelson, Derrick Dobbins, Matthew Barker,
Kevin Haskins, Jacob Haskins, Kevin Tiddy
Pastor’s Prayer Intentions:
 For non-practicing Catholics, that they will
return to the Church during Lent
 For the financial needs of our parish and school
family
Daily Mass Readings From Sacred Scripture
Monday:
Tuesday:
1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19
Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23;
Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16;
Mt 20:17-28
Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31
Friday:
Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21;
Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12;
Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Sunday:
Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 11;
1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13:1-9
SERVERS OF THE SACRED LITURGY
Saturday, February 20, 5:00 PM Mass
EMHC: Jeff Templeton, Greg Davidowitz
Lectors: Sue Neerincx, Micheline Schmidlin
Greeters: Jean Goebel, Rosemarie Weisenhorn
Gifts: Mike & Micheline Schmidlin
Sunday, February 21, 7:30 AM Mass
EMHC: Tim Mueller
Lectors: Lunelle Durham, Tim Mueller
Greeters: Ellen Roberts
Gifts: Barbara & Jack Steiner
Sunday, February 21, 10:00 AM Mass
EMHC: Roger Shepard, Laetitia Sery, Mark Ruocco
Lectors: Rolando Rivas, Randy Stevens
Greeters: John & Indeg Berdusi\
Gifts:
Prayers and Sympathy
To Nancy & James Belmont. Jim’s mother died in
recent weeks.
To the family & friends of Steve Murray who died
this past week.
OUR LADY OF FATIMA PILGRIM VIRGIN
STATUE - This program is designed for the statue
to visit the host family for a week of prayer and intercession to Our Blessed Mother. Special devotional
booklets are available to accompany the statue. For
additional information, please contact Anne Tinsdale
at 540-497-1781 or [email protected].
ST MICHAEL CHOIRS Adult: meet on Wednesday evenings at 7 PM in the
church. Contact Toni Keating: [email protected]/
(704) 747-5654.
Children: Practice 2nd & 4th Monday in the church
from 3:15 - 4 PM. (Oct 26, Nov 9 & 23, Dec 7.
Contact Andrea Stroot: [email protected] /
(772) 332-6277
Latin Schola: Meets on Thursday evenings at 7pm in
the church. Contact Kristy Brown: (704) 466-6577 or
[email protected] .
THE LEGION OF MARY - We meet on Friday evenings at 6pm in the Rose Room. For additional information please contact Anne Tinsdale, at 540-4971781 or atinsdale@ netzero.net
BELMONT ABBEY ADORATION CHAPEL—
Please give prayerful consideration to spend one
hour with Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Open
hours are available every day. Call Lynn Brosnan at
704-517-1188 to see how you can help on a regular
basis or as a sub.
FIRST SATURDAY MASS: All are welcome for
First Saturday Mass at 8 AM at the Missionaries of
Charity, 1625 Glenn St, Charlotte; and prayers at the
abortion clinic on Latrobe Drive following Mass. For
more info please contact Mitch and Jean Foreman at
704-685-1423 or [email protected] .
ALTAR FLOWERS - Flowers are placed on the
altar each week and dedicated at the intention of the donor. If you would like to place flowers for your own special intentions, please contact Melissa Deaton at (704) 2289874. You may donate for two urns ($130) or for one ($65).
SIGN UP FOR BISHOP BARRON'S
DAILY LENT REFLECTIONS! We're happy to confirm that Bishop Barron will
once again be offering his daily Lent reflections via
email. When you sign up at LentReflections.com,
you can choose to receive the reflections in either
English or Spanish. Bishop Barron will then email
you a short, uplifting reflection every day during
Lent. It's free, it's easy, and it takes less than 10 seconds to sign up. Throughout Lent, you'll also receive exclusive videos from Bishop Barron and a
chance to win free DVDs, CDs, books, and more
from Bishop Barron.
SPRING SOCCER
Sports Committee would like to invite anyone interested to be part of the upcoming Spring season for
soccer to contact: Riguey Gomez at 704-678-8283 or
[email protected]. Coach volunteers are
always welcomed and participants from ages 3-15.
Registrations are limited and will start 2/28.
BULLETIN DEADLINE REMINDER
All articles for the bulletin must be submitted 10
days prior to the desired publication date. This is
driven by publishing deadlines. Anything submitted after that has no guarantee of inclusion.
Thank You.
Drop off March 27 - April 7. Times & places to be announced.
TWO-CAN Ministry
Mt 25:35 - For I was hungry and you gave me food
1. As you go to the Grocery Store each
week, please pick up TWO extra
CANS (boxes, bags…) of Soup,
Macaroni & Cheese, Corn, Rice, etc.
2. As you go to Mass each weekend,
please bring your TWO CANS or
SCHOOL SUPPLIES with you to Mass
and put them in the Food Bins in the
lobby.
3. As you continue to accept the Lord’s
invitation to serve Him by serving
others, know that your TWO CANS
make a real difference.
The Benefits of Active Membership at
St. Michael Parish
Active membership at St. Michael Parish
brings many blessings. It is determined by the active,
intentional practice of the Catholic Faith; this requires
more than being a ‘cultural’ Catholic. To be considered an active member of St. Michael Parish, there
must be a commitment to practice the Catholic Faith
by personal and active participation in Parish Life
through the visible stewardship of Time, Talent and
Treasure. Some indicators are:
 Registration at the parish: needs to be done within
one month of moving into the Parish;
 Demonstrated agreement with the teachings of
the Catholic Church;
 Attendance at Mass at St. Michael Church every
Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation except when
on vacation or out of town; when on vacation or
out of town, attendance at Mass in that location;
 Participation in at least one parish ministry, activity, program or organization;
 Weekly use of the envelopes or a check giving a
grateful, regular, proportionate and therefore significant financial gift to the Lord through His parish (tithe); (everyone should place an envelope in the
basket weekly even if giving monthly, yearly or by
EFT).
Various facilities and services of the parish are
available to our active members including: Sponsor
certificates, Baptisms, Weddings, Funeral Masses, and
other sacramental events, as well as parishioner status for St. Michael School and Charlotte Area Catholic
High Schools. Don’t delay—register and become active today!
FEAST WITH FATHER
ENTER for a chance to win a
gourmet meal - valued at $250.00
cooked and served by our own
Fr. Ma hew Bue ner
in the Parish Rectory for
4 adult guests.
Tickets are $20 each or
3 for $50.
Ticket sales a er all Sunday Masses:
Feb. 13 & 14 thru Feb. 27 & 28
ST. MICHAEL'S 4TH ANNUAL PARISH
VOCATIONS LUNCHEON
Sunday, March 13, 11:30 AM - 2 PM
With honored guests from Belmont area
religious orders including Belmont Abbey and
Daughters of the Virgin Mother.
Parish Center Gymnasium. Lunch provided,
Please bring a dessert to share.
All are welcome!
Lent calls us to prayer, fasting and almsgiving…
to be good stewards of our time, talent and
treasure, using our gifts for the building
of the Kingdom.
Catholic Conference Center Presents
Year of Mercy Lenten Program
Thursday, March 10th. 10:00 – 4:00 PM
Catholic Conference Center - Hickory
By virtue of our Baptism, every single
Christian, regardless of their state in
life, is called to be holy. Pope Francis
is quoted as saying “To be Saints in
not a privilege for the few, but a vocation for everyone.” Come spend the
day with Fr. John Eckert, Pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, for a day
of reflection and prayer as he presents
a program on our role in following the
universal call to holiness. Cost is
$25.00 per person and includes
lunch. Mass will be offered at 3:00
PM.
To register, please call Cathy Webb at 828327-7441 by Monday, March 7th or via
email: [email protected].
SAINT MICHAEL’S FAITH COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS SURVEY
Thank you for taking the me to complete this survey. Please return it in to an usher, put it in the collec on basket or
return it to the church office. The answers to the ques ons will be used to develop programs and educa onal opportuni es for the Parish Nurse Ministry. This is a Confiden al Survey and no names will ever be used.
Thank you for your help.
Name:_________________________________________ (Op onal) Phone: _______________________ (Op onal)
Number of family members, in each age group, living in the household:
0-5____ 6-12____ 13-15____ 16-18____19-30____ 31-50____ 51-65____ 66-80____ 81 and older____
1. Do you or any of your family members have health problems? Please give a brief explana on.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
2. Would any of these subjects be of interest? What other topics would you want informa on about? (Please list)
Diabetes ___
Cardiac issues___
Arthri s___
Grief support___
Cancer___
Care of the elderly__
Weight Control___
Stress Management___
Ulcers/GI Issues___
Strokes___
Nutri on___
Blood Pressure Screening___
Flu Shot Clinics___
Exercise Classes___
ADD/ADHD___
Au sm___
Breas eeding___
Substance Abuse___
Natural Family Planning___
Class or Pamphlets_____________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. What day of the week and what me of day would you be able to come to a health program and do you need transporta on?
Mon___ Tue___
Wed___ Thur___
Fri___
Sat___
Sun___
9-11AM___
1-3PM____
4-6PM____
7-8PM____
Transporta on Yes____
4. What do you do for your Spiritual and Emo onal health and would you want any programs on these subjects?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Do you have experience in the Healthcare field? (Explain). Would you be willing to volunteer to help with or teach a health
program?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
6. What would you want the Parish Nurse Ministry do for St. Michael’s Community?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Would you like the Parish Nurse to have set office hours?
Would you like available phone hours?
Days:_________________
Times:_________________
Would you like the church to have a library of check-out self-help books?
Yes: ___
No: ___
WHAT IS A PARISH NURSE?
The Parish nurse (also know as faith community nurse, congrega onal nurse) is an RN who has received special training in the integra on of faith and health. This role is typically viewed as one that helps with health promo on (Blood pressure screenings, arranging health educa on awareness programs, displaying pamplets/bulle n board ar cles), referral and advocacy (guiding people to
use exis ng community services, ac ng as a spokesperson for someone when they cannot act on his/her own behalf), visita on (to
provide emo onal support, encourage compliance with treatment plans), facilita ng lay ministries (coordina ng volunteers to
assist with needs of individuals- meals, transporta on, etc), and helping church members to interpret the rela onship between
faith and health. These are just some examples. The scope of prac ce for this role is specific in that there is nothing invasive or
treatment related. This is a suppor ve role, not a home health nurse.
Lenten Fish Fry
St Michael Parish Center
Fridays through March 17 , 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Fried Fish or Tuna Salad Available
Will deliver order of 10 plates or more. Call Tom Riley 704-466-2260 or Charlie Dow 704-616-2343 to place orders
We accept Cash and Checks and Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American
Express (parish center purchases only)
2016 DSA Goal
Pledged to date
(27 households)
Paid to date
$ 67,009
$
$
7,720
4,755
Please be generous to the
Diocesan Support Appeal.
Your contribution to the
Diocesan Support Appeal is
a way to show mercy to our
brothers and sisters
throughout the diocese and
continuing the saving work
begun by Jesus. You may
complete a pledge envelope
and return it to the Parish Office or to make a gift
online go to charlottediocese.org/dsa.
Attached to Father’s office
door (located across from
the men’s room in the back
of the church), you will find
a small black metal mailbox.
Inside this mailbox is a pen
and a pad of paper. And on this pad of paper,
you are encouraged to write down your intentions, petitions, and prayer requests. Then,
when I approach the Lord each day for my
Holy Hour of prayer before Holy Mass, I will
speak to Our Lord about your specific spiritual needs.
I have only one insistent request: keep
your intentions brief—a name will suffice.
For example, you can write: “John Smith—
needs a job” or “Sally—cancer.” Please do
give me your family and friends and relatives
and neighbors and coworkers in need. But
please do not write stories or circumstances.
Recycling Fundraising - Items accepted: cell
phones (no charges or accessories); laptop computers, iPads & Tablets; inkjet cartridges that fit in
your hand; MP3 players; digital cameras, handheld
game systems, portable GPS, range finders & sky
caddies; radar detectors; e-book readers; graphing
calculators; gold, silver and platinum jewelry.
Bring them to the parish office or the Thrift Store.
Thank You for Recycling
OUR STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Needed each week
February 14
Online
Ash Wednesday
$ 13,200
$ 10,703
$
1,125
$
2,196
Debt Reduction February to date
$
5,877
Give Electronically at www.stmichaelsgastonia.org
FOR THE GLORY OF GOD & FOR THE GOOD OF
OUR PARISH: Won't you prayerfully consider giving at
least one hour's wage per week to the Lord?
Stewardship of treasure asks only a small
percentage of income. Many people find that
when they trust God and return a proportionate
percentage of their income to the Church and
other charities, they can live happily on the rest
of their income.
DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTE OFFICIAL JUBILEE
YEAR OF MERCY PILGRIMAGE TO ROME, SIENA, ASSISI, & NETTUNO: Walk through the
Doors of Mercy! Pope Francis has announced a Jubilee Year of Mercy! This is the perfect time to encounter God’s mercy in a powerful, life-altering way.
You are invited to join the Diocese of Charlotte on a
once-in-a-lifetime Jubilee Year of Mercy Pilgrimage
to Rome, Siena, Assisi, & Nettuno, A pilgrimage can
also be made as an act of Thanksgiving for a grace
received such as a physical healing or an answered
prayer. This pilgrimage may be the opportunity to
express gratitude to God for a particular grace He
gave you. 10-days, October 12-21, 2016.
Only $3,299 from Charlotte (CLT), plus $650 in airport taxes, security fees, and current fuel surcharges,
as well as $150 in tips. Under the spiritual direction
of Fr. Michael Kottar of St. Mary Help of Christians
Parish in Shelby, NC and Fr. Carmen Malacari of Holy Spirit Church in Denver, NC. Please visit
www.GoCatholicTravel.com/Charlotte to download
the brochure and registration form. For more information contact Mrs. Jean Judge at 704-487-7697 or
send an email to [email protected].
Space is limited. There is room for 35 persons and
seats are filling up faster than expected.
DIRECTORIO DE MINISTERIOS
FINANZAS
Párroco
Reverendo Matthew Buettner
Se Necesita cada Semana
Febrero 14
Ash Wednesday
$ 13,200
$ 11,828
$ 2,196
Vicaría de Gastonia - Ministerio Hispano
Padre José Antonio Juya — 704- 860-3826
Reducción de la deuda
$ 5,877
Coordinador General de Liturgia
John Herrera — 704-616-5422
POR LA GLORIA DE DIOS PARA EL BIEN DE
NUESTRA PARROQUIA: No consideraria el salario
de una hora a la semana al Senor?
2016 DSA Meta
Paid
$ 68,009
$ 4,755
Por favor sea generoso a la
Campaña Diocesana de Apoyo
compartiendo sus dones y bendiciones. Su contribución al
DSA es una manera de servir a
nuestros hermanos y hermanas
a través de la diócesis y de
continuar la labor comenzado por Jesús.
INFORMACION PARA LOS SACRAMENTOS DEL
BAUTISMO y MATRIMONIO:
Hable con la Sra. Juliana para Bautizos y con Sra. María Luna
para Matrimonios cuando termina la Misa. Ellas le indicará las
fechas próximas de charlas para estos sacramento, así como un
folleto con la información de los requisitos.
BENDICION NIÑOS (AS) POR SUS 3 AÑOS O PRESENTACION POR SUS 40 DIAS:
A partir del mes de septiembre, estas bendiciones especiales se
llevarán a cabo el primer domingo de cada mes. Anótese con
anticipación con Stephanie al terminar la Misa.
CONSEJERIA ESPIRITUAL:
Jueves y viernes. Llame al Padre José para que haga su cita 704860-3826
CELEBRACION DE XV AÑOS
Comunicarse con Luzmar Gómez 704-747-1770
MISA PARA BODA O XV AÑOS:
Antes de los preparativos para la fiesta, debe hablar con el Padre
para ver si la Iglesia está disponible para la fecha deseada.
DECORACION DE LA IGLESIA PARA BODA O XV
AÑOS – Hable con la Sra. Nora al 704-689-1199.
CORO PARA BODA O XV AÑOS:
Ya que haya acordado con el Padre la fecha, debe hablar con
Rolando Espinosa 704-675-4030 al terminar la Misa para que le
de información sobre el coro.
Encargados de Ministros Extraordinarios
de la Sagrada Comunión
John Herrera — 704-616-5422
Dioney Segura — 704-240-8290
Encargado de Lectores:
Luzmar Gómez — 704-869-8026
704-747-1770
Encargado de Hospitalidad
Ariel y Diana Salazar—704-674-4875
Preparación Pre-Matrimonial
María Luna 704-240-8290
Preparación Pre- Bautismal
Mauricio y Juliana Betancourth — 980-329-9770
Catequesis para Niños & Jóvenes
Carmen Vázquez — 813-541-3977
Catequesis para Adultos
John Herrera — 704-616-5422
Ministerio de Jóvenes
Ivonne Segura — 704-530-3011
Stephanie Salazar— 704-648-5056
Ministerio de Ofrendas
Ariel y Diana Salazar — 704-674-4875
Ministerio de Monaguillos
Mireya Rico — 704-868-6347
Charla para el Sacramento del Matrimonio
María y Dioney — 704-240-8290
Ministerio del Coro Fatima Brenz — 704-862-9963
Rolando Espinoza — 704-675-4030
Comité Pastoral Hispano
Reina Granadino — Coordinadora — 704-488-5976
MISA PARA DIFUNTOS :
Todos los primeros viernes de cada mes durante la Misa de
Sanación. Debe anotarse con Stephanie Salazar 704-648-5056
una semanas antes.
VISITA A LOS ENFERMOS: Si tiene un familiar o amigo
enfermo y desea la comunión comunicarse con Juliana Betancourth al 704-460-2411 o que el Padre José lo visite en casa o
en el hospital , puede llamarlo al 704-860-3826.
ARTICULOS RELIGIOSOS.- Biblia, Catecismo de la
Iglesia Católica, Rosarios, Decenarios, etc. Llamar a Nora 704689-1199.
Transfiguración de Jesús
San Lucas 9: 28-36
Un poco de historia
Jesús se transfiguró en el monte Tabor, que se se encuentra en la Baja Galilea, a 588 metros sobre el nivel del mar.
Este acontecimiento tuvo lugar, aproximadamente, un año antes de la Pasión de Cristo.
Jesús invitó a su Transfiguración a Pedro, Santiago y Juan. A ellos les dio este regalo, este don.
Ésta tuvo lugar mientras Jesús oraba, porque en la oración es cuando Dios se hace presente. Los apóstoles vieron a Jesús con
un resplandor que casi no se puede describir con palabras: su rostro brillaba como el sol y sus vestidos eran resplandecientes
como la luz.
Pedro quería hacer tres tiendas para quedarse ahí. No le hacía falta nada, pues estaba plenamente feliz, gozando un anticipo
del cielo. Estaba en presencia de Dios, viéndolo como era y él hubiera querido quedarse ahí para siempre.
Los personajes que hablaban con Jesús eran Moisés y Elías. Moisés fue el que recibió la Ley de Dios en el Sinaí para el
pueblo de Israel. Representa a la Ley. Elías, por su parte, es el padre de los profetas. Moisés y Elías son, por tanto, los
representantes de la ley y de los profetas, respectivamente, que vienen a dar testimonio de Jesús, quien es el cumplimiento de
todo lo que dicen la ley y los profetas.
Ellos hablaban de la muerte de Jesús, porque hablar de la muerte de Jesús es hablar de su amor, es hablar de la salvación de
todos los hombres. Precisamente, Jesús transfigurado significa amor y salvación.
Seis días antes del día de la Transfiguración, Jesús les había hablado acerca de su Pasión, Muerte y Resurrección, pero ellos
no habían entendido a qué se refería. Les había dicho, también, que algunos de los apóstoles verían la gloria de Dios antes de
morir.
Pedro, Santiago y Juan experimentaron lo que es el Cielo. Después de ellos, Dios ha escogido a otros santos para que
compartieran esta experiencia antes de morir: Santa Teresa de Ávila, San Juan de la Cruz, Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús y
San Pablo, entre otros. Todos ellos gozaron de gracias especiales que Dios quiso darles y su testimonio nos sirve para
proporcionarnos una pequeña idea de lo maravilloso que es el Cielo.
Santa Teresita explicaba que es sentirse “como un pajarillo que contempla la luz del Sol, sin que su luz lo lastime.”
¿Qué nos enseña este acontecimiento?
Nos enseña a seguir adelante aquí en la tierra aunque tengamos que sufrir, con la esperanza de que Él nos espera con su
gloria en el Cielo y que vale la pena cualquier sufrimiento por alcanzarlo.
A entender que el sufrimiento, cuando se ofrece a Dios, se convierte en sacrificio y así, éste tiene el poder de salvar a las
almas. Jesús sufrió y así se desprendió de su vida para salvarnos a todos los hombres.
A valorar la oración, ya que Jesús constantemente oraba con el Padre.
A entender que el Cielo es algo que hay que ganar con los detalles de la
vida de todos los días.
A vivir el mandamiento que Él nos dejó: “Amaos los unos a los otros como
Yo os he amado”.
Habrá un juicio final que se basará en el amor, es decir, en cuánto hayamos
amado o dejado de amar a los demás.
Dios da su gracia a través de la oración y los sacramentos. Su gracia puede
suplir todas nuestras debilidades.
MINISTERIO DE AYUDA SOCIAL-CARIDAD
PRÓXIMAS ACTIVIDADES Y
REUNIONES
Febrero 23
Martes
7:00 PM
Emaus
Febrero 25
Jueves
7:00 PM
Reunión de
Cenáculos
Si sabe de alguna familia que esté en necesidad y desee recibir una despensa, puede contactar al Señor
Gaudencio Alvarado (980) 320-5587
Febrero 26
Viernes
Febrero 27
Sábado
7:00 PM
Viacrucis
2:00 PM
Bautizos
Grupo
Juvenil
A LA COMUNIDAD EN GENERAL
Si desean contribuir con algún producto como: aceite para
cocinar, sal, papel higiénico, champú, pasta dental, o aporte
económico etc., llame a Gaudencio Alvarado para hacer su
donación. De antemano le damos las gracias en nombre de
todas las familias a las cuales se entregarán los productos
recibidos.
G R A C I A S
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptisms are held at 2 pm on Saturdays. Baptism is the
most important moment of our life. Infants should be baptized in the first few weeks. Parents AND godparents must
attend the preparation class (held every 2nd Saturday)
preferably before the child is born. Parents need to be
registered in the parish, pledge to raise the child as a practicing Catholic, and must also be practicing the faith by
attending Holy Mass every Sunday. Godparents are considered Catholic role models. Therefore, they must have
received all sacraments, including Confirmation, and must
be attending Holy Mass every Sunday. If they are married,
they must have received the sacrament of Holy Matrimony
in the Catholic Church. Please come to the parish office to
register for the class and bring a copy of the child’s birth
certificate when it becomes available.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY
Couples should make an appointment with the priest at the
time of engagement, and at least six months before any proposed wedding date to begin preparations. The couple
should be registered, active members of our parish, which
means that all Catholic parties are attending Holy Mass every Sunday, contributing to the financial needs of the parish,
and are engaged in the spiritual and social life of our parish
family. All Weddings are celebrated inside the Church on
Saturday at 10 AM or 12 PM.
MARRIAGE TRIBUNAL ADVOCATE
Call Mrs. Rita Kincaid at 704-907-3607 or
[email protected]
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please call to set a time before serious surgery (after Sunday or daily Mass is good) or any time in an emergency.
DEVOTIONS
Wednesday:
5:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
5:50 PM Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
First Fridays:
10 PM Thursday – 8 AM Friday:
Nocturnal Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
9 AM - 7 PM All Day Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Saturdays:
8:15 AM Miraculous Medal Novena
8:15 AM Mass in Latin (not 1st Sat)
Fridays of Lent:
6 PM Stations of the Cross
PARISH PASTORAL & FINANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Pastoral Council
Fr Matthew Buettner
Linda Mooney
Reine Smirz
Margaret Vogt
David Barker
Brian Gawronski
Sheila Levesque
Tim Mueller
Theresa Ostendorf
Fr Jose A Juya
Lonikay Templeton
Anne Tinsdale
Johanna Pichardo
Mitch Foreman
Theresa Webster
John Herrera
Liz Baechel
Finance Council
Maureen O’Keefe, Vince Mooney
Juliana Betancourt, John Guglielmetti,
Riguey Gomez, Dawn Nielson
HOLY COMMUNION AT HOME
Please contact Sr. Carolyn Mary Coll at 704-813-1425 or
[email protected] to make arrangements.
ATTENTION NEWCOMERS
Have you completed a parish registration form?
CATECHISM, 1ST PENANCE, 1ST COMMUNION,
CONFIRMATION , YOUTH MINISTRY
BECOMING A CATHOLIC/RCIA
Contact the Director of Religious Ed. Theresa Webster
[email protected] / 704-867-6212 ext 114
THRIFT STORE
1111 S. York Rd, 704-864-8646. Open Tuesday through
Friday 10 AM - 5 PM & Saturday from 10 AM until 4 PM.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL MINISTRY
If you have a financial or material emergency, please call
the parish office.
If not, please see a Greeter after Mass for a registration form today!
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St. Michael Church
708 Saint Michael’s Lane
Gastonia, NC 28052
704-867-6212
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