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DECEMBER 10th, 2017 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT SECOND COLLECTION FOR RETIREMENT FUND FOR AGING RELIGIOUS Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious priests have offered their lives in service to otherseducating the young, comforting the sick, seeking justice for the oppressed. Today, many are frail, elderly, and in need of assistance. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious helps to furnish medications, nursing care, and other necessities. Please give generously to today’s second collec- tion. SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEK- Christmas Gift to the Church The second collection next week will be your Christmas gift to St. Michael’s. As you prepare to do all your Christmas shopping for your family members and those dear to you, we hope that you consider St. Michael’s dear to you. Would you consider making a gift of $25 or more to help your Church this year. Please remember St. Michael’s at Christmas. Thank You & Merry Christmas! "THANK YOU" FOR CHRISTMAS SALE We thank all those who made this year's Christmas Sale a great success and a successful fundraiser for the Parish. we especially that Mr. and Mrs. Ray and Ibette Abell and their "team" who work very hard in the preparation and organization of the Sale. We also thank all the parishioners who donate items that were sold to help raise funds for the parish. We also thank the Vendors and all the "shoppers"!! PARISH COUNCIL Parish Council Meeting TODAY Sunday, Dec. 10th at 1:30pm in the Chapel. This will be the last Parish Council Meeting of 2017. FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE We will celebrate the Feast of our Lady of Guadalupe on Monday, December 11 and Tuesday 12, 2017. There will be a Mass at 7:30pm on Monday, December 11 (in Spanish) and on Tuesday, December 12 at 7:30pm. Flyers are available in church with full schedule. CONFESSIONS IN ADVENT We will have additional opportunities to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) during the Season of Advent. On Saturdays, there will be Confessions, beginning at 7:00pm and on Sunday Mornings at 6:30am (before the 7:00am Mass) . Also, on Wednesdays, December 13th and 20th, Confessions will be available in Church from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. “AGUINALDOS” MASSES-BEGINNING FRIDAY Dec. 15th We will continue the tradition of celebrating "Aguinaldo Masses" for the 9 Mornings before Christmas. The Aguinaldo Masses are celebrated at 5:30am each morning from Friday, Dec. 15th through Saturday, Dec. 24th (except Sunday, Dec. 17) and are followed by a simple breakfast, prepared by the different groups and societies of the parish. While the Aguinaldo Masses are celebrated in Spanish, we invite all parishioners to consider attending at least one morning to experience this beautiful tradition of spiritually preparing for the Birth of Jesus at Christmas. ARISE The mass on Friday, December 15th will be bilingual it will also be for all those who are involved in our Arise program at 7:30pm. here at St. Michael’s church. CHRISTMAS GIFT GIVING If you wish to be part of our annual Christmas Gift Giving during this Advent season, please purchase a present for a child ages infants (babies) to teenagers (especially for teenagers ). Please do not wrap these gifts. St. Michael’s parishioners have always been generous in giving, and hopefully can continue to provide a gift for a child. Please return all unwrapped gifts on or before Monday, Dec. 18 to either St. Michael’s church or to the office. Getting your presents in early will enable a child to receive it on time for Christmas. PLEASE DO NOT WRAP GIFTS you buy and wish to donate. Thank you again for your continued generosity in providing something special to a child during this season of giving! NEWLY REGISTERED PARISHIONERS - ENVELOPES For all those who Registered as parishioners during the past four (4) weeks, we have mailed packets of Donation Envelopes that can be used as of Saturday and Sunday, December 16 and 17. There are envelopes for each weekend up to and including, Sunday, February 4, 2018. When you receive the packet of Envelopes, you will no longer need to use the (Blue) "Temporary" Envelopes. For those who continue to use the Blue Temporary Envelopes, we ask you to please write (clearly) you Name, Address and Phone # (the same information that wrote on your Registration Form), so that we will be able to have an accurate record of your donations. If you have registered during the past month and do not receive the packet of envelopes in the mail by Thursday, December 14th. you can pick up a packet in the Rectory Office. ** If you have any questions about the envelopes, if you are an active parishioner and have NOT received your envelopes, CALL the Rectory Office (718-768- 6065) to let us know. THE 2017 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL This past March, the parishioners of St. Michael's made promises (pledges) to the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) totaling $65,524 , but thus far only $36,501 has been paid. Our Diocesan Goal is $39,425. Every dollar over that goal is returned to the parish and we can use it towards the Renovation of the Pope Francis Center. We have sent letters to the parishioners who have not yet been able to fulfill their pledge, asking that they try to do so or, if they can not give the full amount, that they try to help out in some way. We are always grateful for the generosity of our parishioners. If anyone has questions about the ACA or about their pledge, they can speak with Fr. Kevin and/or call the Rectory Office (718-768-6065). CHRISTMAS ALTAR FLOWERS Would you like to donate a Christmas Plant or donate one in memory of a friend or a loved one and help decorate the Church Altar for Christmas? At the end of the Christmas Season you may take your plant home. Please choose from the list below: ___ 8” Poinsettia $ 15 ___ 10” Poinsettia $ 20 ___ Large Poinsettia $ 25 I would like to donate a Poinsettia in memory of: ___________________________________________ Requested by: ________________________________

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  • DECEMBER 10th, 2017 – SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

    SECOND COLLECTION FOR RETIREMENT FUND FOR

    AGING RELIGIOUS

    Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious priests have offered

    their lives in service to others—educating the young, comforting

    the sick, seeking justice for the oppressed. Today, many are frail,

    elderly, and in need of assistance. Your gift to the Retirement

    Fund for Religious helps to furnish medications, nursing care, and

    other necessities. Please give generously to today’s second collec-

    tion.

    SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEK-

    Christmas Gift to the Church The second collection next week will be your Christmas gift to St.

    Michael’s. As you prepare to do all your Christmas shopping for

    your family members and those dear to you, we hope that you

    consider St. Michael’s dear to you. Would you consider making a

    gift of $25 or more to help your Church this year. Please

    remember St. Michael’s at Christmas. Thank You & Merry

    Christmas!

    "THANK YOU" FOR CHRISTMAS SALE

    We thank all those who made this year's Christmas Sale a great

    success and a successful fundraiser for the Parish. we especially

    that Mr. and Mrs. Ray and Ibette Abell and their "team" who

    work very hard in the preparation and organization of the Sale.

    We also thank all the parishioners who donate items that were

    sold to help raise funds for the parish. We also thank the Vendors

    and all the "shoppers"!!

    PARISH COUNCIL

    Parish Council Meeting TODAY Sunday, Dec. 10th at 1:30pm

    in the Chapel. This will be the last Parish Council Meeting of

    2017.

    FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

    We will celebrate the Feast of our Lady of Guadalupe on

    Monday, December 11 and Tuesday 12, 2017. There will be a

    Mass at 7:30pm on Monday, December 11 (in Spanish) and on

    Tuesday, December 12 at 7:30pm. Flyers are available in

    church with full schedule.

    CONFESSIONS IN ADVENT

    We will have additional opportunities to celebrate the Sacrament

    of Reconciliation (Confession) during the Season of Advent. On

    Saturdays, there will be Confessions, beginning at 7:00pm and

    on Sunday Mornings at 6:30am (before the 7:00am Mass).

    Also, on Wednesdays, December 13th and 20th, Confessions

    will be available in Church from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.

    “AGUINALDOS” MASSES-BEGINNING FRIDAY Dec. 15th

    We will continue the tradition of celebrating "Aguinaldo Masses"

    for the 9 Mornings before Christmas. The Aguinaldo Masses are

    celebrated at 5:30am each morning from Friday, Dec. 15th

    through Saturday, Dec. 24th (except Sunday, Dec. 17) and are

    followed by a simple breakfast, prepared by the different groups

    and societies of the parish. While the Aguinaldo Masses are

    celebrated in Spanish, we invite all parishioners to consider

    attending at least one morning to experience this beautiful

    tradition of spiritually preparing for the Birth of Jesus at

    Christmas.

    ARISE

    The mass on Friday, December 15th will be bilingual it will also

    be for all those who are involved in our Arise program at 7:30pm.

    here at St. Michael’s church.

    CHRISTMAS GIFT GIVING

    If you wish to be part of our annual Christmas Gift Giving during

    this Advent season, please purchase a present for a child ages

    infants (babies) to teenagers (especially for teenagers). Please do

    not wrap these gifts. St. Michael’s parishioners have always been

    generous in giving, and hopefully can continue to provide a gift for

    a child. Please return all unwrapped gifts on or before Monday,

    Dec. 18 to either St. Michael’s church or to the office. Getting your

    presents in early will enable a child to receive it on time for

    Christmas. PLEASE DO NOT WRAP GIFTS you buy and wish to

    donate. Thank you again for your continued generosity in providing

    something special to a child during this season of giving!

    NEWLY REGISTERED PARISHIONERS - ENVELOPES

    For all those who Registered as parishioners during the past four (4)

    weeks, we have mailed packets of Donation Envelopes that can be

    used as of Saturday and Sunday, December 16 and 17. There are

    envelopes for each weekend up to and including, Sunday, February

    4, 2018. When you receive the packet of Envelopes, you will no

    longer need to use the (Blue) "Temporary" Envelopes. For those

    who continue to use the Blue Temporary Envelopes, we ask you to

    please write (clearly) you Name, Address and Phone # (the same

    information that wrote on your Registration Form), so that we will

    be able to have an accurate record of your donations. If you have

    registered during the past month and do not receive the packet of

    envelopes in the mail by Thursday, December 14th. you can pick up

    a packet in the Rectory Office.** If you have any questions about

    the envelopes, if you are an active parishioner and have NOT

    received your envelopes, CALL the Rectory Office (718-768-

    6065) to let us know.

    THE 2017 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

    This past March, the parishioners of St. Michael's made promises

    (pledges) to the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) totaling $65,524 ,

    but thus far only $36,501 has been paid. Our Diocesan Goal is

    $39,425. Every dollar over that goal is returned to the parish and we

    can use it towards the Renovation of the Pope Francis Center. We

    have sent letters to the parishioners who have not yet been able to

    fulfill their pledge, asking that they try to do so or, if they can not

    give the full amount, that they try to help out in some way. We are

    always grateful for the generosity of our parishioners. If anyone has

    questions about the ACA or about their pledge, they can speak with

    Fr. Kevin and/or call the Rectory Office (718-768-6065).

    CHRISTMAS ALTAR FLOWERS

    Would you like to donate a Christmas Plant or

    donate one in memory of a friend or a loved one and

    help decorate the Church Altar for Christmas? At

    the end of the Christmas Season you may take your plant

    home. Please choose from the list below:

    ___ 8” Poinsettia $ 15

    ___ 10” Poinsettia $ 20

    ___ Large Poinsettia $ 25

    I would like to donate a Poinsettia in memory of:

    ___________________________________________

    Requested by: ________________________________

  • PRAY FOR THE DEAD

    The following parishioners recently died Los parroquianos que fallecieron recientemente.

    Agnes Sweeney Manuel Peralta Ana Espinal Francisca Carrasco Emely Feliciano Anna Mormile

    Que descansen en Paz / May they rest in Peace

    MASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONSMASS INTENTIONS

    SATURDAYSATURDAYSATURDAY---December 9th– Is 30:19 Ps 147:1 Mt 9:35

    5:00pm – María Solano 7:30pm – Ana Delia Galindo

    Juan Neris

    Eulalia García

    Ventura García

    Noel García

    Cecilia Ovando

    Lucas Ralac López

    Josefa Clarita Ralc López

    Santos Dominga López Morales (Salud)

    Francisco Menchu (Acción de Gracias)

    Inmaculada Concepción SUNDAYSUNDAYSUNDAY --- December 10th– Is 40:1 Ps 85:9 Mk 1:1 7:00am - Emilia Texis

    8:00am - St. Michael’s Parishioners

    10:00am - Ana Espinal

    Lorenzo Bravo Ruiz

    María Candida González

    Emily Feliciano

    Graciela Hilario (Cumpleaños)

    La Misericordia 12:00pm - Olive Edwards

    Joan Harnes

    Juan Neris

    A TITHING PARISH

    We are called to share!

    Thank you for sharing your gift here in the parish.

    Sunday Collection:

    Last week: $ 6,304 Last Year: $ 5,982

    Second Collection: $ 3,229

    Nosotros estamos llamados a compartir!

    Gracias por compartir sus dones aquí en la parroquia.

    PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

    ROGUEMOS POR LOS ENFERMOS

    Saul Arellano G eraldo Martinez

    Isabel Reyes Mercedes Robles

    Maribel González Roció Vásquez

    INTENCIONES DE MISASINTENCIONES DE MISASINTENCIONES DE MISAS

    MONDAYMONDAYMONDAY––– December 11th–Is 35:1 Ps 85:9 Lk 5:17

    9:00am – Dorthy Grant

    6:30pm – Maria Magdalena Rodriguez

    Juan Neris

    TUESDAYTUESDAYTUESDAY–––December 12th–Zec 2:14 Ps Judith 13:18 Lk 1:26

    9:00am – Yates Scribner

    7:30pm – Juan Neris

    WEDNESDAYWEDNESDAYWEDNESDAY––– December 13th–Is 40:25 Ps 103:1 Mt 11:28

    9:00am– Joan O’Connor (Health)

    Walter Johnson

    7:30pm- Jonathan Cardona (Intensión Especial)

    THURSDAYTHURSDAYTHURSDAY––– December 14th–Is 41:13 Ps 145:1 Mt 11:11

    9:00am– Grace Bridges

    FRIDAYFRIDAYFRIDAY––– December 15th–Is 48:17 Ps 1:1 Mt 11:16

    9:00am – Elvira Candelaria

    7:30pm– Francisca & Elvis Paulino

    Ana Espinal

    (Levantate/Arise Bi-lingual Mass)

    Generations of Faith: Caring for our retired

    Priests and strengthening Youth Evangelization

    in our Diocese and Renovation of our “Center

    for Family Life” Building at St. Michael’s.

    GOAL/META: $410,000 for 5 years.

    PLEDGED/PROMESA: $453,123 for 5 years.

    COLLECTED/COLECTADO: $162, 758.51

    Generaciones de Fe: Al cuidado de nuestros

    Sacerdotes Jubilados y el fortalecimiento de la

    Evangelización de la Juventud en nuestra

    Diócesis y la renovación del "Centro de Vida

    familiar" que se construirá en San Miguel.

    Candle will be lit for Natacha Grant

    For Break through in all areas

    By: Natasha Grant

  • 10 DE DICIEMBRE 2017– SEGUNDO DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO

    SEGUNDA COLECTA PARA LOS RELIGIOSOS ANCIANOS

    Los religiosos ancianos necesitan su ayuda. Estas hermanas,

    hermanos y sacerdotes de órdenes religiosas católicas han

    dedicado su vida en servicio a los demás, educaron a los jóvenes,

    cuidaron a los enfermos y lucharon para que los oprimidos fueran

    tratados con justicia. Hoy, muchos son ancianos y necesitan

    atenciones. Su donación será para la Jubilación de Religiosos

    ayuda con las recetas médicas, cuidados de enfermería y más. Sea

    generoso con la segunda colecta de hoy.

    SEGUNDA COLECTA LA PROXIMA SEMANA-

    Regalo de Navidad a la Iglesia

    La segunda colecta de la próxima semana será su regalo de

    Navidad a San Miguel. A medida que se preparan para hacer todas

    sus compras de Navidad para los miembros de su familia y a sus

    seres queridos, esperamos que usted Considere a San Miguel

    como parte de su familia. Considere hacer un regalo de $25 o más

    para ayudar a su iglesia este año. Por favor, recuerde a San Miguel

    en esta Navidad. ¡Gracias y Feliz Navidad!

    “GRACIAS" POR LA VENTA DE NAVIDAD

    Agradecemos a todos aquellos que hicieron de la Venta de

    Navidad de este año un gran éxito y una recaudación de fondos

    exitosa para la Parroquia. especialmente, el Sr. y la Sra. Ray e

    Ibette Abell y su "equipo" que trabajan fuerte en la preparación y

    organización de la Venta. También agradecemos a todos los

    feligreses que donaron artículos que fueron vendidos para ayudar

    a recaudar fondos para la parroquia. ¡También agradecemos a los

    vendedores y a todos los "compradores"!

    CONSEJO PARROQUIAL

    Nuestra reunión del Consejo Parroquial es Hoy domingo, 10 de

    diciembre a la 1:30pm en la capilla. Esta será la última reunión

    del Consejo Parroquial del 2017. Están todos invitados.

    CELEBRACION A LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE

    El lunes 11 y martes 12 de diciembre, celebraremos la Fiesta A

    La Virgen de Guadalupe. Habrá Misa el lunes 11 de diciembre

    a las 7:30pm y el Martes 12 de diciembre a las 7:30pm. Hay

    volantes con el horario en la parte posterior de la iglesia.

    CONFESIONES EN ADVIENTO

    Tendremos oportunidades adicionales para celebrar el Sacramento

    de la Reconciliación (Confesión) durante la temporada de

    Adviento. Los sábados, habrá Confesiones, comenzando a las

    7:00p.m. y los domingos a las 6:30a.m. (antes de la misa de las

    7:00am). También, los miércoles, 13 y 20 de diciembre en la

    Iglesia de 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m.

    MISAS DE AGUINALDOS-EL VIERNES 15 DE DIC.

    Continuaremos la tradición celebrando las "Misas de Aguinaldo"

    durante las 9 Mañanas antes de Navidad. Las Misas de Aguinaldo

    se celebran a las 5:30am cada mañana desde el viernes 15 hasta

    el domingo 24 de diciembre (excepto el domingo 17 de

    diciembre) y son seguidas de un sencillo desayuno preparado por

    los diferentes grupos de la parroquia. Mientras que estas misas se

    celebran en español, invitamos a todos los feligreses a considerar

    en asistir por lo menos una mañana a experimentar esta hermosa

    tradición de prepararse espiritualmente para el nacimiento de Jesús

    en Navidad.

    LEVANTATE

    La Mise del viernes, 15 de diciembre será bilingüe y para todos

    los que están en nuestro programa de Levántate el a las 7:30p.m.

    aquí en San Miguel.

    REUNION DEL COMITE DE TRABAJADORES

    Les invitamos a la siguiente reunión para hablar de entrenamiento de

    inmigración, problemas en las escuelas de nuestros niños,

    problemas laborales de nuestra comunidad y mas. El jueves 14 de

    diciembre, en el 345 de la calle 43 (auditorio de la escuela) a las

    7:00pm. Para mas información llame al Myriam Hernández (914-

    536-8082).

    REGALOS DE NAVIDAD

    Si desea ser parte de nuestros regalos de Navidad durante esta

    temporada de Adviento, compre un regalo para un niño. Traiga

    todos los regalos SIN ENVOLVER el lunes 18 de diciembre a la

    iglesia de San Miguel o a la oficina. ¡Gracias de nuevo por su

    continua generosidad al proporcionarle algo especial a un niño.

    FELIGRESES RECIENTEMENTE INSCRIPTOS-SOBRES

    Para todos aquellos que se registraron como feligreses durante las

    últimas cuatro (4) semanas, hemos enviado paquetes de sobres que

    se pueden utilizar a partir del sábado y el domingo, 16 y 17 de

    diciembre hasta el domingo, 4 de febrero de 2018. Cuando reciba el

    paquete de Sobres, ya no necesitará usar los sobres

    "Temporales" (azules). Si continúa usando los sobres azules, le

    pedimos que por favor escriba claramente la misma información que

    figuraba en su formulario de inscripción, para que podamos tener un

    registro preciso de tus donaciones. Si se ha inscripto y no recibe el

    paquete de sobres en el correo antes del jueves, 14 de diciembre

    puede recoger un paquete en la Oficina de la Rectoría. **Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre los sobres O, si ya es un feligrés activo y

    NO ha recibido sus sobres, LLAME a la Oficina de la Rectoría

    (718-768-6065) para informarnos.

    LA APELACIÓN CATOLICA ANUAL 2017

    El pasado mes de marzo, los feligreses de San Miguel hicieron

    promesas a la Campaña Católica Anual (ACA) por un total de

    $65,524, pero hasta ahora solo se han donado $36,501. Nuestra meta

    diocesana es de $39,425. Cada dólar sobre ese objetivo se devuelve a

    la parroquia y podemos usarlo para la Renovación del Centro Papa

    Francisco. Hemos enviado cartas a los feligreses que todavía no han

    podido cumplir su promesa, pidiéndoles que traten de hacerlo o, si

    no pueden dar la cantidad completa, favor de ayudar de alguna

    manera. Siempre estamos agradecidos por la generosidad de nuestros

    feligreses. Si alguien tiene preguntas sobre su compromiso, pueden

    hablar con el Padre. Kevin o llame a la Rectoría (718-768-6065).

    CLASES DE INGLES GRATIS

    IC Inovations estará ofreciendo clases gratis de ingles. Ellos están

    localizados en el 87 de la calle 35 (2do piso) Brooklyn, NY 11232.

    Para hacer una cita para el examen de admisión llame al (718) 801-

    8970. Las clases empiezan a mediado de diciembre.

    FLORES DE NAVIDAD PARA EL ALTAR

    Le gustaría donar una Flor de Navidad en memoria de

    un ser querido y de esa manera ayudar a decorar el

    altar de la Iglesia para Navidad? Al final del Tiempo de

    Navidad puede llevársela a su casa. Por favor, escoja la mas con-

    veniente para usted de las que están a continuación:

    ___8” Flor de Pascua $ 15

    ___10” Flor de Pascua $ 20

    ___ Flor de Pascua Grande $ 25 Me gustaría donar una Flor de Navidad en memoria de:

    _____________________________________________

    Solicitada por: _________________________________

  • St. Michael’s Church Presents

    A Parish Christmas Show

    Parroquia de San Miguel Presenta

    Show de Navidad Parroquial

    Presentations from Presentaciones del

    St. Michael’s Choirs Coro de San Miguel

    Children Nativity Scene Escena de la Natividad

    por niños

    Date : Sunday, December 17 Fecha: Domingo, 17 de Diciembre

    Time: 4:00pm Hora: 4:00pm

    Place: School Auditorium Lugar: Auditorio de la Escuela

    43rd Street Calle 43

    Donation: $5 per person Donación: $5 por persona

    $3 Children 10 & under $3 Niños 10 y menor

    Tickets available at the Rectory or after Masses on

    Saturdays and Sundays

    Boletos en la Rectoría o después de las Misas los

    Sábados y Domingos

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