Epiphany of Our Lord Church - December 27, 2015 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Page 1

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 27, 2015

Epiphany of Our Lord Church

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New Year’s Schedule Masses

Friday, Jan. 1, is the Solemnity of Mary The Holy Mother of God

and a Holy Day of Obligation.

Masses will be celebrated on Thursday, Dec. 31, at 5 p.m.; and

Friday, Jan. 1, at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Our Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for January

Universal Intention: That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice. Intention for Evangelization: That by means of dialogue and fraternal charity, and with the grace of the Holy Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions.

Respect Life The Guiding Star Ministries program have several families in need of help during the holidays. Families at the maternity home in Philadelphia are always in need of baby supplies, clothes and diapers, especially. You can select the items you wish to donate by going to a registry on Amazon. Please visit www.prolifeunion.org/holiday to help.

Vatican Splendors The Franklin Institute is currently hosting the once-in-a-lifetime exhibit, Vatican Splendors, until Feb. 15, 2016. From the Basilica of St. Peter to a touchable cast of Pope St. John Paul II’s hand, embark on a journey through the ages of artistic expression and religious iconography. Many of the items have never been seen outside of Vatican City.

The Franklin Institute is offering tickets that are discounted more than 28% off the box office price. Visit fi.edu. or call (215) 488-1200 and use the promo code ARCHPHL to organize your trip today!

Holy Rosary Regional Catholic School

3040 Walton Road, Plymouth Meeting 610-825-0160

New Student Registration 2016-17

Monday, Jan. 11, 8-10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 1-3 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 20, 5-7 p.m.

Child must be at least age 4 by 9/1/16 to register for Pre-K. Child must be at least age 5 by

9/1/16 to register for Kindergarten. Child must be at least age 6

by 9/1/16 to register for Grade 1. To complete the application process, the parent/guardian will need to provide copies of the following: • Birth Certificate • Certificate of Baptism • If your child has received additional sacraments, we must have their complete dates • Immunization Record • K-8 Registration Fee – $75.00 per student (nonrefundable); Pre-K4 Registration Fee - $100 per student (nonrefundable - includes supplies and snacks for the year) • Letter of subsidy payment from your pastor, if applicable • Custody Papers, if applicable • If your child has an IEP, please submit the Evaluation Report and most recent IEP.

Please note that for K-8 families there will also be a technology fee of $75 per student and a lunch duty fee of $50 per family. These two fees are paid in the following manner:

If tuition is paid in full,

the fees are due at the same time.

If tuition is paid via Smart, the fees will be added to your monthly tuition payment.

In addition, there is an iPad insurance fee in grades six through eight of $75 per student that is due prior to the student receiving his/her iPad. If you have any questions regarding registration, please feel free to contact Beth Sheldon at bsheldon@holyrosaryregional.com.

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Annual Pro-Life March

Epiphany Parish’s annual bus trip to Washington, D. C. March for Life

Friday, Jan. 22, 2016

Our bus will leave Epiphany parking lot at 6:30 a.m. sharp and return at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Cost per adult is $20. Cost per student (elementary, H.S. or college) is $5. For lunch we recommend that the marchers bring a bag lunch or eat at the Basilica.

We will stop for a coffee break on the way up. Our goal is to arrive in time for Archbishop Chaput’s 10 a.m. Mass at the Basilica of

the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (where we park). Those not wanting to participate in the march can stay at the shrine. On the way home, we will stop for dinner. Cost approximately $14.

Sign up promptly to facilitate planning. Sign up sheets are located in the church vestibule.

Provide your Name and Phone #.

If you have questions, call Bertnie Toth (610) 279-2788

of the Respect Life Committee.

Commitment to Life

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Prayer of the Jubilee Year of Mercy

Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us

that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be

saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress

and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created things;

made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief. Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you

spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gift of God!”

You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible face in the word, its Lord risen and

glorified. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they my feel compassion for those in ignorance

and error: let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God.

Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy my be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor,

proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind.

We ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy, you who live and reign with the

Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever.

Amen.

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Once Upon A Time

Once Upon A Time

There is a story of a young woman who went to a park to eat her lunch. She spotted an old beggar who held only an empty paper bag. He looked like a

street person — unkempt clothes and emaciated. The woman was moved by the sight of him, so she sat next to him and offered him half of her sandwich.

To her amazement, upon making the kind offer the beggar was transformed. He suddenly appeared well dressed, clean-shaven and handsome.

In the empty paper bag there appeared three loves of bread. The man spoke. “Though I appeared as a beggar, I am a genie,

and I wish to reward your kindness with a gift. I have three loaves of bread and from them you may choose one, but choose wisely. A bite from one will give you unlimited success,

a bite from another will give you unlimited wealth, or, a bite from the third loaf will ensure undying love.”

The young woman pondered the choice. Success would mean she would always have a job, but unlimited wealth would mean she would never have to worry

about anything, she could take care of everyone she loved. As she thought of those she loved and how much they meant to her,

she made her decision. “I will take the bread of undying love,” she said.

The genie handed the woman the loaf of bread, but after she took a bite of it, the genie gave her the other two as well.

“You chose wisely. The bread of love bestows unlimited wealth and countless successes

upon those who choose it. Go now and share your gifts with the world.”

Please Remember in our Prayers

Homer W. Pardoe Who died Dec. 13

Husband of Betty E. Pardoe (Deceased) Father of Linda, Robert,

Charlene & Bettyann Pardoe Brother of Arietta & Faith Pardoe

In Loving Memory

The Respect Life Rose

is in Loving Memory of

Mary Mack

The rose will remain on the Altar in front of

The Blessed Mother Parish Office Closed

at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31,

until 8:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4.

Stewardship is a way of life.

Tithing is God’s Plan for Giving. Due to the holiday deadline for printing,

the tithe information is not available for this week. Thank you for your continued support!

“(S)eek first the kingdom (of God) and his righteousness and all these things will be given you besides” (Matthew 6:33)

From the Pastor: The official logo of the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy (see Prayer on page four) was designed by Jesuit Father Marko I. Rupnik. It presents the image of Christ taking on his shoulders the lost soul, expressing the Father’s mercy toward us. Christ incarnate touches humanity, and thus has the power to change lives. The motto Merciful Like the Father is taken from Luke 6:36.

Happy New Year !

Our Parish Priests and our staff members

wish all our parishioners a healthy, happy and holy New Year!

Patricia Baralt Miriam Beaumont* Bartholomew Cahan Maureen Cahan Stacy Callahan, 8yrs old Barbara Diehl Aubrey Fells Dolores R. Gallagher* Esperanza Galshack* Christopher Greuters, 7yrs old

Mary Pizzico* Jill Ramos Margaret Reinehr Gloria Scandale* Katty Tucker Daniel White*

*Parishioner

Steven Hedricks Barbara Jean Kathy Kane* John P. Kelly* Helen Miller* Mary Mirabile* Mike McCullough Michael McGovern Sybil Nahrgang* Janet O’Connor*

Please Pray For The Sick

MASS INTENTIONS

Monday, Dec. 28 8:30 a.m. – Laurence Marinari

Tuesday, Dec. 29 8:30 a.m. – Lily Gllagher

Wednesday, Dec. 30 8:30 a.m. – Natalie & Albert Sinopoli

Washeko & Sinopoli Families Deceased Members

Thursday, Dec. 31 8:30 a.m. – Michael F. Cahill

5:00 p.m. – Vigil Mass

Friday, Jan. 1 7:30 a.m. – Celebrant’s Intention 9:30 a.m. – Celebrant’s Intention 11:30 a.m.– Celebrant’s Intention

Saturday, Jan. 2 8:30 a.m. – Joseph McKee

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Epiphany of Our Lord Church www.epiphanyofourlord.com

epiphanych@comcast.net Tel (610) 828-8634 Fax (610) 828-1802 3050 Walton Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA

Pastoral Staff Rev. Joseph J. Quindlen, Pastor

Rev. James J. Kelly, In Residence (Retired)

Permanent Deacons Emil J. Wernert,

Michael Pascarella, Jr. Kenneth P. Clancy (Retired)

Joel M. Ziff, (Retired)

Parish Staff Business Manager, Paul Harvitz

part-time Director of Music, Constance M. Steuer Business Secretary, Lydia Hayward

Administrative Assistants* *JoAnn O’Connor

*Cecilia T. Dadario, part-time

Information Technology Coordinator, Nicole Zimmerman, part-time

Maintenance Supervisor Anthony R. Mashaintonio

Church Sacristan, John F. Phipps, part-time

Religious Education www.epiphanyofourlord.com

(215) 367-5853 rep@eol.comcastbiz.net

Stephanie Quigley, Coordinator, part-time

Carla Manno, Adm. Assistant, part-time

Youth Ministry www.epiphanyofourlord.com/youth

(215) 367-5854 ymmin@eol.comcastbiz.net

Gail Toto, Coordinator, part-time

Holy Rosary Regional Catholic School

www.holyrosaryregional.com (610) 825-0160

3040 Walton Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Lisa S. Hoban: Principal lhoban@holyrosaryregional.com

Beth Sheldon, Administrative Assistant

bsheldon@holyrosaryregional.com

Perpetual Adoration Chapel In order to keep our Perpetual Adoration Chapel open 24/7, we need your help. Please ask a family member or friend to consider spending time with our Eucharistic Lord Jesus. You can come to HIM, to praise and adore HIM or to pour out one’s heart to HIM, to ask for inspiration, to be consoled and comforted, to ask for favors and guidance, and to give thanks. Please call Elaine Thorpe at (610) 828-6925. If you can commit to any of the following Open Hours:

SUNDAY: 5-6AM, 12-1 PM,1-2PM, 3-4PM, 8-9PM MONDAY: 5-6AM, 11AM-12PM, 4-5PM TUESDAY: 5-6 AM, 11AM-12PM 2-3PM, 4-5PM, 9-10PM WEDNESDAY: 4-5PM, 5-6 PM

THURSDAY: 6-7PM, 7-8PM, 10-11PM FRIDAY: 5-6 PM, 3-4PM, 6-7PM, 7-8PM, 9-10PM, 10-11PM SATURDAY: 11AM-12PM, 12-1PM, 1-2PM, 3-4PM, 7-8PM, 9-10PM NOTE: We are asking the men of the parish to cover the early morning times. Please do not leave any religious articles in the chapel, ie, books, magazines, metals, prayer cards, rosaries, etc.

Baptism during the 11:30 a.m. Mass on the fifth Sunday of the month. Both first-time parents must attend a Pre-Jordan class, which is held the first Wednesday of every month.

Pre-Registration for the class is required by contacting the rectory. Sponsors not from Epiphany are required to submit a Certificate of Eligibility from their parish two weeks prior to the Baptism.

Marriage Notify the priest of your intention to marry at least six months before the date of the wedding to assure sufficient preparation and to arrange for Pre-Cana sessions.

Miraculous Medal—Perpetual Novena After 8:30 a.m. Mass every Saturday.

Healing Mass 1st Saturday of the month at 8:30 a.m.

Parish Office Requests To register in the parish, arrange for a baptism, or request a Certificate of Eligibility for sponsorship at Baptism or Confirmation, contact the rectory Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (email is preferable).

Also, please advise our office staff of any change of address, telephone number or family status.

Anointing of the Sick First Saturday of the month during 8:30 a.m. Mass or by special request.

Please notify the rectory as soon as possible when any parishioner becomes seriously ill or is admitted to the hospital.

Baptism Baptisms are celebrated after the 11:30 a.m. Mass every Sunday, with the option of

Mass Schedule

Saturday 5 p.m. Vigil (fulfills the Sunday Obligation)

Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., & 11:30 a.m.

Daily 8:30 a.m. Monday to Saturday

Holydays 7 p.m. Vigil, 8:30 a.m., 12:05 & 7 p.m.

Confessions Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. & by appointment

Parish Office Hours

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. After 4:30 p.m. by appointment only Closed for lunch: 12 p.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday By appointment only

Sunday By appointment only

A mail slot is located in the rectory front door.

Dec. 27 Jane News

In Memory

Dec. 27 Gloria Leidig

90th Birthday

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