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THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

Lord, every nation on earth will adore you!

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

January 7th, 2018 ~ YEAR B

REFLECTION

EPIPHANY is a wonderful word. In a

single word it means a manifestation. In our

celebration today we celebrate the

'manifestation' of Jesus to the gentiles which

basically means anyone who is not a Jew. The

Magi represent all of us! In many words an

epiphany is; 'a moment when you suddenly

feel that you understand, or suddenly become

conscious of, something that is very important

to you'. Personally I think that there are big

epiphanies and little epiphanies in my faith life.

Sometimes in prayer when I feel God's

presence or when Fr. Jack says; "God was sure

at work today" and I realize how right he is, or

when I hear a very inspiring homily at Mass.

A big epiphany for me was after my

ordination. I was with a friend who had been

ordained for a few years and he asked me to

ride with him to the reception because he did-

n't know the way. When we got to the car he

turned to me and said "I want to be your first

confession". I said "Oh my God you can't do

that to me!" and he responded "Randy, I would

like the honour of being your first penitent." So

we celebrated! It was awesome to know God's

presence and gift there in my friend's car in the

Church parking lot where I first felt a share in

the priesthood of Jesus. I believe that every

time we celebrate the sacraments it is an

epiphany experience when Jesus reveals

Himself to us.

208 Prentice Ave. Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6C 4P9

Pastor - Rev. Boguslaw Jaroszek Retired Pastoral Assistant: Fr. Jack David Deacon - Rev. Mr. Larry Comte Secretary - Marion Leach Pastoral Leadership Team - Deacon Larry Comte, Ed Briglio Parish Council Dora Cook, Chair C.W.L. –Suzanne Marshall, President K. of C. - Vince Plastino, G.K. Prayer Line - Stella Wozny 256-8690 or

Mary Hunt 759-1689 Circle of Rosary - M. Zelek & D. Labay Kitchen Manager - J. Lukecena

Office Hours: Tues. Wed. Thurs. 9:00am to 1:00pm.

Office: 705-253-5523 Fax: 705-253-7560 Email: holyfamilysecretary@shaw.ca Website: www.holyfamilyparishssm.ca

For emergency contact: Fr. Boguslaw @ 705-253-5523

WEEKEND

MASSES

Sat.: - 8:30am- Bilingual Mass - 4:00pm - English Mass Sun.: - 9:30am - English Mass - 11:00am - Polish Mass

WEEKDAY MASSES: See Announced Masses

SACRAMENTS: Reconciliation: 1/2 hour before & after

mass on Thursday Friday & Saturday

Baptism: See Fr. Boguslaw before mass on weekends. Instructions required.

Marriage: Contact Office not less than eight months before desired date. In-struction required.

Children’s Sacraments: Families ought to be registered parishioners for children to receive. Contact office for forms.

Communion to Hospital or home for the Sick & Shut-ins ~ Contact Parish Office Wake Service Minister ~ Sr. Norma Zorzi

CWL: Elections for new CWL Executive will take place in January 2018. Please con-

sider putting your name in for one of the positions or nominate someone for a

position.

Ask that person if they would be willing to have their name stand. A description of the positions is posted on the bulletin board.

“MADE FOR MORE”: DIOCESAN CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE 2018

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I inform you that the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie will be hosting a Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference on Feb. 24, 2018 at St. Mary's College in Sault Ste. Marie.

The theme for this conference is "Made for More" & is for all students in any high school (Grades 9 - 12).

Our Keynote Speaker is the popular Catholic evangelist Ken Yasinski.

Together with the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, this conference is being presented with the sponsorship of the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board and the Knights of Columbus Council 932.

N E W E V A N G E L I Z A T I O N S U M M I T

K I C K - O F F E V E N T 2 0 1 8

Our Lady of Hope Church

591 Brennan Rd., Sudbury, ON

January 16th, 2017 at 7:00pm 6:30 pm -Hospitality

7:00 pm Welcome – Taizé Chant and Procession - Opening Hymn and Prayer

Guest Speaker: Prayer “The Ultimate Relationship” as preparation for Evangelization

7:30 pm - Debriefing: Evaluation of Summit, Video, -Small group discussion

8:15 pm- Planning for 2018 8:30 pm- Closing Hymn and NES Summit Prayer

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!

Psalm 72

GOD IS THE SOURCE OF ALL BLESSINGS: In His goodness He fills His

creatures with His many blessings as a sign of His great mercy. Christ is the blessing of the

Father. He blesses His brothers and sisters and cures the world through His blessing.

When the Lord blesses us He is promising His help in our needs and He is always faithful to

His promises. People bless the Lord when they proclaim His glory, and give Him

thanksgiving, praise and obedience.

When the people bless others, they call for help from the Lord; they praise His kindness and

majesty and they ask for the Lord’s generosity for all those whom the Lord governs and holds

in His providing hands.

“To all who would accept Him, Christ gave the power to become children of God.” Receive the

Word of God, not as the human would, but like it really is; as the Word of God.

Daily Readings ~ Year B II

Jan 8 1st Reading: Isaiah 42.1-4, 6-7 2nd Reading: Acts 10.34-38 Gospel: Mark 1.7-11

Jan 9 1st Reading: 1 Samuel 1.9-20 Gospel: Mark 1.21-28

Jan 10 1st Reading 1 Samuel 3.1-1-, 19-20 Gospel: Mark 1.29-39

Jan 11 1st Reading: 1 Samuel 4.1c-11 Gospel: Mark 1.40-45

Jan 12 1st Reading: 1 Samuel 8.4-7, 1-22a Gospel: Mark 2.1-12

Jan 13 1st Rdg: 1 Sam. 9.1-4, 17-19; 10.1a Gospel: Mark 2.13-17

Jan 14

1st Reading: 1 Samuel3.3b-10,19 2nd Reading: 1 Cor. 6.3c-15a, 17-20 Gospel: John 1.35-42

English Ministers Jan. 13th & 14th

Eucharist Ministers:

4:00pm 9:30am

M. Czop, E. Briglio

D. Cook, Sr. Zorzi Lectors:

4:00pm 9:30am

S. Charron S. Marshall, L. McDougall

Offertory: 4:00pm 9:30am

A. Robibaro, T. Robibaro K. of C.

Announced Weekly Masses Mon Jan 8 9:30am

7:30pm

BAPTISM OF OUR LORD ~ For all parishioners

~ No Intentions

Tues Jan 9 NO MASS

Wed Jan 10 9:30am

7:00pm

~ No Intentions

~ No Intentions

Thurs Jan 11 9:30am

Georgina (Nina) Sassesville

Fri Jan 12

3:00pm

St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, Virgin At The Hour of God's Mercy for atonement for

our sin and for the sins of the whole world.

Eugenio Longo by S. & E. Bialy

Sat. Jan 13 8:30am

4:00pm

~ No Intentions

Robert Pacciacco by wife & family

Sun Jan 14 9:30am

11:00am

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME World Day of Migrants and Refugees ~ For the Knights of Columbus #12003 Gennaro & Christine Spina by Frank & Ida Spina Deceased Parents of Maria & Armando Guzzo

~ No Intentions

Polish Ministers Jan. 14th Lektorzy: Czytanie Modlitwy

11:00am D. Opryszczko G. Rogaczewski

Dary: 11:00am Bialy

Please pray for the sick

in our parish:

Jesse, Patti Anne, Marilyn, Janet, Edith, Elda, Ralph, Frank, Melissa,

Mercedes, Noel, John, Teresa, Eddie, Richard, Gisele, Morris, Carl, Janina, Vince,

Angela, Matthew, Jason, Art, Armando, Brian, Olga, Fr. Jack.

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Today the divine epiphany of the only begotten Son of God is proclaimed. Today the Magi from the East led by a star, come to see the newborn man. They come and adore Jesus, who comes to us as the Servant of God and people. Let every nation on earth adore Him, because He made pagans a participant of salvation. The Epiphany means ‘God reveals himself in human person’. Today God reveals His Only Begotten Son for all nations, and He desires us to behold the beauty of His sublime glory and share in his promises. The names of the wise-men who visited the Lord were Casper, Melchior, Balthazar. St. Augustine explained this description of which we put on the lentil of the door, C+M+B+ 2018. Written in Latin this means ‘Christus est multorum.’ Benefactor which

means: Through the Cross, Christ is the Benefactor of all who dwell in the houses which have the inscription C+M+B+2018. The Benefactor is Our Savior. These words express the whole greatness of the Merciful Love of which Jesus is the Personification. He is the face of Mercy, Pope Francis said. Today the Church blesses chalk and the incense we will use to put on our door lentils.

Teresa Bordin (Marrcone) Peacefully at Sault Area Hospital on Tuesday, January 2, 2018,

Teresa Bordin passed at the age of 91. Predeceased by her beloved husband Guido. Lovingly cher-ished by her children Christine, Robert (Belinda), Joseph (Dianne), Mark (Nancy), Michael (Bonnie) and the late Paul. As Matriarch, Teresa was lovingly dedicated to her family. She made every holi-day and family event very special. She loved to bake, cook, garden and always needed to make sure that everyone was well fed. Teresa was very dedicated to her church and parish family. She was a minister of the Eucharist, a lecturer, a member of the choir and C.W.L., until her failing health required her to step down. The ladies prayer group was also special to Teresa and meant so very much to her. The one thing that Teresa always shared with everyone, and was known as

her trademark, was her big, beautiful smile. Whether sick, sad, happy or glad, she always wore a smile that made you smile back, leaving a lasting impression on your heart. She will be greatly missed but we have been blessed to have her in our lives. A Funeral Mass was held at Holy Family Parish on Sat. Jan.6, 2018 at 10:00am. Fr. Boguslaw officiat-ed. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the F. J. Davey Home Foundation or Holy Family Parish.

In your Mercy Lord,we entrust Teresa to your care.

Z ŻYCIA KOŚCIOŁA 1. Do Mędrców nie przemawiał żaden anioł. Zajaśniała im „Światłość prawdziwa, która oświeca każdego

człowieka”. Wyruszyli w drogę. Szukali i znaleźli Pana. Objawienie, Epiphania dokonuje się także dla nas, gdy słyszymy słowa Orędzia: „Przybył Pan i Władca”. W sakramentalnych znakach przy-chodzi do nas Król Wszechświata, Sługa Boga i ludzi. Spotykamy się z Nim w bliźnich, którzy nas kochają lub oczekują naszej miłości.

2. CHRZEST JEZUSA. Dziś otworzyły się niebiosa i zabrzmiał głos Ojca: „Ten jest mój Syn umiłowany, w którym mam upodobanie” W Chrystu-sie wszyscy staliśmy się umiłowanymi dziećmi Bożymi. Chrystus jest Sługą którego Bóg nazywa „Wybrany mój”. On przynosi prawo miłości i przeba-czenia. On zwiastuje pokój, uzdrawia wszystkich. O Nim, Ojciec daje świa-dectwo:„To jest mój Syn umiłowany, Jego słuchajcie”

3. Swięty Augusty tłumaczył ten napis- C+M+B+2018 Christus est multorum Benefactor = Chrystus jest Dobrodziejem wszystkich w tym domu mieszkających przez Krzyż. Dobrodziej=Benefactor to znaczy nasz Zbawiciel. Te słowa wyrażają całą wielkość Miłosiernej Miłość, której uosobie-niem jest Jezus. „On jest Obliczem miłosierdzia”- (papież Franciszek).

CWL meeting Monday Jan,7th @ 7:00pm, in the church hall.

We wish to thank all those who supported our meat pie and cookie tray

sale, very much appreciated.

The wise still seek Him.