Pope Francis Establishes Yearly January Observance:

“Sunday of the Word of God”

Pope Francis issued the Apostolic Letter motu proprio 

Aperuit illis on September 30, 2019, establishing that the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, celebrated yearly between January 21-27, be observed also as the “Sunday of the Word of God.” 

The USCCB maintains two websites related to the Bible: USCCB provides the daily Mass readings and other reflections, and Catholic.bible contains additional resources for this new observance, focusing on the role of the Word of God in prayer, in ecumenical initiatives, in catechesis, and in the liturgy.

Take some time this week and learn what the Church teaches about the Sacrament of the Eucharist using the Bible.


https://watch.formed.org/lectio-eucharist-with-dr-brant-pitre

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly” (Col 3:16),
not just for one Sunday but in every moment of life.

In an age when life itself seems disposable, how can we follow God's call to protect and promote the dignity of the human person in all places and circumstances? This week's FORMED Feature is from the Augustine Institute Original Series, Symbolon: Living the Faith. To better understand the Church's teachings on human rights, join us in watching the episode Catholic Social Teaching - Protecting the Dignity of the Human Person.

Click Link to watch this inspiring video on the Dignity of Human Life, and how we can protect it in our families, communities, and world.

https://watch.formed.org/symbolon-the-catholic-faith-explained/season:2/videos/catholic-social-teaching-protecting-the-dignity-of-the-human-person

ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH
By registering at a parish, you are declaring your desire to be part of a Catholic faith community.
If you have recently moved to the area or if you are a long-time resident, please consider registering at the parish where you participate. There’s usually information in a parish bulletin or you can call the Rectory office or a simple online form.

Top Reasons to Register at a Parish
A sense of belonging and identity in a parish community.
It is a commitment to practice your faith.

Registration enables the parish pastor and staff to get to know you better, to welcome you and to minister to you. This is especially important during a time of crisis so that the pastoral staff can attend to your spiritual needs and the needs of your family.

Registration helps you stay connected with your parish and helps your parish stay connected with you. Providing your contact information is important so that parishes provide you timely updates via email, direct mail, phone, etc. Also, if you use offertory envelopes or online giving, you will also receive a year-end statement of your donations for income tax purposes.
Once you are registered, please notify the parish office of any changes in address or phone number.

Registered active members are eligible for sponsor/godparent validation.

What about Children who are 18 Years of Age or Older? Children are considered members with their parents until they turn 18 years old. Once they are 18, it is their responsibility to join a church family, participate in the Mass and to register as a member independent of their parents.

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Electronic giving is an automatic transfer program which allows you
to make contributions without writing checks. It saves time. It
saves work. It simplifies your life! Currently, over 85 families in
our parish use this donation option. Weekly budget and monthly
maintenance contributions can be made automatically from your
checking account or to your credit card. National & Diocesan
collections appear during the year for your convenience. Click:
stmichaelsmithfield.org/egiving to set up an account.

Saturday, January 25, 2020
5:00 PM Mass
Vincent Ferri
Remembrance by Family.
 
Sunday, January 26, 2020
8:00 AM Mass
Rita Motta
Remembrance by Family

Sunday, January 26, 2020
10:30 AM Mass
Rosalie Mele and David Cunha
5th Anniversary By Family.