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St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

SUNDAY MASSES: SATURDAY: ..........................4:00 p.m. SUNDAY: .............................9:00 a.m.

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION: HOLY DAY: ...........................8:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m.WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday – through. – Thurs.: 8:30 a.m. Mass on 1st Fridays: 8:30 a.m.

CONFESSIONS: SATURDAY: 4:30 PM to 4:45 PM

SUNDAY: 8:30 AM to 8:45 AM

BAPTISMS: BY APPOINTMENT. Parentsmustattenda Formationclass. CALL THE RECTORY

MARRIAGES: ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE MADE SIX MONTHS IN ADVANCE OF THE DATE OF THE WEDDING

St. Michael Parish Vision Statement

As a faith community we believe and profess that“God so loved the world that he gave us his only son” (Jn.3:16).In that giving, God invites us to be one with the Trinity.

In response to the divine invitationthe parish of St. Michael the Archangelgives praise and thanks,and obeys the word spoken by “the word made flesh”:

• “Do this in memory of me” (Lk. 22:19).We celebrate the sacraments to encounter the Lord Jesus,especially the Eucharist,in which many become oneand become increasingly the Body of Christ in this world.

• “Go teach all nations and baptize them….” (Mt. 28:19).We commit ourselves to live the gospel.In doing so we proclaim, teach, and modela way of life for all in this rural community.

• “Love one another as I have loved you” (Jn.13:34).Convinced of the beauty and dignity of the human family,we minister to the needs of both our faith communityand the wider community.

PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR: FR. JOHNATHAN SCHMOLTDEACON: REV. MR. NICHOLAS CIRELLPARISH STAFF: RELIGIOUS ED. & LITURGY FACILITATOR ELISA CIRELL – 724-867-0110 RCIA COORDINATORS DEACON NICK & ELISA CIRELL – 814-671-1310 PRAYER CHAIN DIRECTOR: ANNE WEISS – 724-659-2696 MUSIC MINISTERS: LORI CRATTY JENNIFER MAY BULLETIN / SACRAMENTAL RECORDS MASS INTENTIONS PATRICIACANNAN–ParishOffice BOOK KEEPER AMYKAUFMAN–ParishOffice CEMETERY DIRECTOR: SHIRLEY O’BRIEN – 724-867-5441 SundayFellowship CarrieKolesar–814-758-1020 carrie.kolesar@gmail.com

Erie Diocese Catholic Rural Ministry Sr. Tina Geiger, RSM and Sr. Marian Wehler, O.S.B. Sisters Tina and Marian are available for spiritual counseling/support to all individuals in the area. 7 Pulaski Street, Oil City, PA 16301 / (814) 677-2032 www.eriercd.org/rural.asp email: ruralministry@yahoo.com

P.O.Box177•809ChestnutStreet•Emlenton,PA16373Email: stmike@embarqmail.com•Website: www.stmichaelrcchurch.com

Phone: (724)867-2422•Fax:(724)867-6815

Please say a prayer for the following Erie Diocesan priests on their appointed day.Jan. 8th Rev. F. Thomas SuppaJan. 9th Rev. Joseph P. StaszewskiJan. 10th Rev. Daniel C. Wolfel, O.S.B.Jan. 11th Rev. Thomas M. FialkowskiJan. 12th Rev. David J. WilsonJan. 13th Rev. Stephen L. CollinsJan. 14th Rev. Robert L. Humenay

Sat. Jan. 6: 1 Jn 5:15-13 / Mk 1:7-11Sun. Jan. 7: Is 60:1-6 / Eph 3:2-3A, 5-6 / M5t 2:1-12Mon. Jan. 8: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 / Mk 1:7-11Tues. Jan. 9: 1 Sm 1:9-20 / Mk 1:21-28Wed. Jan. 10: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20 / Mk 1:29-39Thurs. Jan. 11: 1 Sm 4:1-11 / Mk 1:40-45Fri. Jan. 12: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22A / Mk 2:1-12Sat. Jan. 13: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1 / Mk 2:13-17Sun. Jan. 14: 1 Sm 3:3B-10, 19 / 1 Cor 6:13C-15A, 17-20 / Jn 1:35-42

From LisaReligious Education classes will resume today, January 7th, 2018 with Faith and Fellowship.. This will be our diocesan required Child Protection presentation, and our topic will be “Bullying” and “Stanger Danger.” Much needs to be discussed on these important topics, and YOUR voice is important to this discussion.. Please plan to join us, along WITH our children for this discussion. Serious Inclement Weather Policy of St. Michael the Archangel In the event of inclement weather for Faith Formation: As is written in the “Parent Handbook” YOU, as parents, are the deciding factor of whether your children will attend Faith Formation in the event of inclement weather. St. Michael the Archangel will do whatever is possible to facilitate classes for those who attend if serious inclement weather occurs. Happy New Year!!

Ski Trip Save the date, Saturday, February 10th. We will be having our annual Altar Server/Parish Ski Trip. An infor-mational meeting will be scheduled in late January.

Sanctuary Lamp is Burning

Week of January 6 – January 12

In Memory of: Lorraine Carlson Requested by: Adam & Anne Weiss

Sacrificial Giving Collection $ 1,073.00 Christmas 4,000.00 First Offering 65.00 Total Collection $ 5,188.00

12/31/2017

Please remember our parishioners who are unable to join us due to infirmity

CSA . . . 2017 CSA Pledges:Diocesan Goal $ 19,260.00Diocesan Goal + Parish Project Goal $ 26,051.00Total pledges to date $ 22,670.00Total money collected to date $ 20,105.00

–– PARISH NEWS ––Parish Project #1– Pastor’s Discretionary Charitable Fund – $2,000Parish Project #2– To seal the parish parking lot and cemetery road $3,500Parish Project #3 – To reupholster the kneelers in the church pews $1,244

Mass Schedule

John Coffy Pauline MaleskiJack Whitehill Harry CoursonAlice Pihoker Sigrid PirochEric Zacherl Brad Louise Bob Kircher Ruth HeplerTony Salamone Arlene Drake

Minister’s Schedule

January MeetingsIntentional Disciples will meet on Tuesday, January 16th at 7:00 pm in the Social Hall.Altar-Rosary Society will meet on Wednesday, January 17th at 6:30 pm (rosary) meeting at 7:00 pm.

Soup Group will meet on Saturday, January 20th at 8:30 am in the Social Hall.Knights of Columbus will meet after the 9:00 am Mass on Sunday, January 28th.

22:32 Men’s Conference

March 3, 2018 – 2232 Men 2018 Conference, Our Lady of Peace Parish, Erie, PA 9:00 am – 3:30 pm. Nationally known speakers will be Steve Wood, Author, Apologist, Television and Radio Host; Fr. Larry Richards, a gifted and captivating speaker, preacher, retreat master, and best-selling author and Mike McCoy, a Cathedral Prep graduate and former football player for Notre Dame and the NFL. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow in faith! Singles - $40, 8 or more - $35, High School students $10, under 17 must be accompanied by a registered adult. See Deacon Nick Cirell for more information and to register.

Saturday Jan. 6 4:00 pm ST. MICHAEL PARISHIONERSSunday Jan. 7 9:00 am *John Kaufman (Kaufman family)Monday Jan. 8 8:30 am NO MASSTuesday Jan. 9 8:30 am NO MASSWednesday Jan. 10 8:30 am NO MASSThursday Jan. 11 8:30 am NO MASSFriday Jan. 12 8:30 am Health of Lisa Waybright Calderone (Paul & Carole Calderone)Saturday Jan. 13 4:00 pm ST. MICHAEL PARISHIONERSSunday Jan. 14 9:00 am *Margaret Kaufman (Kaufman family)

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD – JANUARY 7, 2018Arise! Shine, for your light has come. (Isaiah 60:1) What extravagant promises this reading contains! The prophet speaks of “splendor,” “glory,” “radiance,” and overflowing heart, and the “wealth of nations.” And who first heard these glowing words? Exiled Jews who had just recently returned to a Jerusalem in ruins. Somehow, the words of the prophet didn’t quite match up with the realities on the ground. But that didn’t stop these believers from rolling up their sleeves and working to bring about the glory that had been promised to them. Similarly, how did the Magi recognize an earth-shaking event in the humble stable with Joseph and Mary? Even the religious and political leaders of Israel missed the birth of the Messiah. So how could these pagan foreigners fall to their knees so readily and offer such valuable treasures to this lowly child? Again, their expectations didn’t match up with what they found when they first laid eyes on the Holy Family. Like the Magi and the returning exiles, we have been given great and precious promises not only about a heavenly kingdom, but also about God’s rule breaking into our world here and now. But how will that happen? Much of it depends on God’s timing, but a lot depends on us. Every day, God invites us to roll up our sleeves and get to work building his kingdom. Every day, reassures us that even our smallest acts of love contain within themselves the splendor and glory of heaven. Today’s feast tells us that the glory of God can be present in the most hidden and unlikely people and situations. It tells us that God is there in the everyday rhythms of our lives. May he give us eyes of faith to see him and trusting hearts to build the kingdom with him. The results will be spectacular! “Thank you, Father, for the way you have traveled with us so far, and for the journey that lies ahead.”

Saturday, January 13, 4:00 pm Sunday, January 14, 9:00 amEuch Min: A. Whitehill, J. Laverick, T. Gillen Euch Min: M. King, D. Haas, P. CannanLector: R. Cratty Lector: R. KaufmanServer: As available Servers: W. & H. Kolesar

WELCOME FR. JOHNATHAN SCHMOLT

1:38 Women’s ConferenceApril 21, 2018 – 1:38 Women’s 4th Annual Conference, Our Lady of Peace Parish, Erie, PA 9:00 am – 3:30 pm.Inspiring national speakers: Sister Jane Dominic Laurel, Patty Schneier, and Katie Hartfiel. Fr. Larry Richards will be the emcee. Early Bird Registration $33 on or before January 31, 2018 Adults $40, Senior Citizen and Group of 8 or more $35, College Student $25, High School Student $10, under 17 must be accompanied by a registered adult and Religious Sisters FREE! (lunch included) See Pat Cannan or Bibiana Chestnut for more information and to register.