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1 Epiphany of Our Lord Church First Sunday of Advent November 30, 2014 Epiphany of Our Lord Church - November 30, 2014 Page 1

2 You Are Invited to the Saturday, Dec p.m. Sunday, Dec p.m. Try your luck for one of these great RAFFLE items: *Snowflake Level* 50for$50 / 12for$20 / 5for$10 *Snowflake Special includes your personal Message handwritten on a paper Snowflake and displayed on the wall behind our Raffle Table* Name: Phone No. *Message for our Snowflake Wall: Enter number of chances for each prize you want to win! 32 Flat Screen TV 4 TAYLOR SWIFT Tickets 4 Flyers Tickets (12/18/14) Apple ipod Touch Golden Inn Getaway Package Sol Yoga Class Package Kindle Fire Starbucks Gift Basket Restaurant Package Walnut Street Theatre Tickets Godiva Gift Basket Entertainment Package Camden Aquarium 1 year Family Pass Golf for North Hills Country Club Shapes Salon and Conair Gift Basket XBOX Gaming System To enter, complete ticket, include cash or check (payable to: Holy Rosary Craft Show) and mail to: Holy Rosary Regional c/o Craft Show Raffles 3040 Walton Rd., Plymouth Meeting, PA Look at a sample of the fabulous gifts available at this year s Show! *Lighted Wine Bottles *Holiday Décor *Hand-Poured Soy Wax Candles * Homemade Chocolates *Handcrafted Jewelry *Monogrammed & Embroidered Items *Personalized Ornaments *Home-Made Recipe BBQ Sauce *Crocheted Gifts *Dog and Cat novelty Items *Wheel Thrown Pottery, *Hair bows & Tutus *Spiritual Candles & Jewelry *The latest Discovery Toys *Handcrafted blown glass Donations Accepted Visa Gift Cards Giant Scrip Cards Home-Made Baked Items Sat & Sun Holy Rosary Catholic School: 3040 Walton Road Plymouth Meeting, PA LIKE US on Facebook! Join Us For Breakfast and Lunch Epiphany of Our Lord Church - November 30, 2014 Page 2

3 World Meeting of Families Prayer Archbishop Chaput has directed all parishes in our Archdiocese to offer the World Meeting of Families Prayer before Mass begins in preparation for the World Meeting of Families held in Philadelphia Sept , He has commissioned the artwork to commemorate the tri-annual observance. This weekend, Nov , we begin offering the prayer which will be found on the inside back cover of our hymnals. Complimentary Prayer Cards are also available in the church vestibule. For more information regarding the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia next September, please visit A Prayer for the World Meeting of Families Philadelphia 2015 God and Father of us all, in Jesus, your Son and our Savior, you have made us your sons and daughters in the family of the Church. May your grace and love help our families in every part of the world be united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel. May the example of the Holy Family, with the aid of your Holy Spirit, guide all families, especially those most troubled, to be homes of communion and prayer and to always seek your truth and live in your love. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us! World Meeting of Families Liaison Thank you to parishioner Lisa Deem, vice-chairperson of our Parish Pastoral Council, who has accepted Father Quindlen s appointment as our parish liaison with the World Meeting of Families through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. For further information about our parish involvement, contact Lisa Deem at lisadmdjd@gmail.com or (215) The Little Blue Books Complimentary copies of The Little Blue Book for the Advent and Christmas Seasons will be distributed after Masses this weekend, Nov , until supplies are exhausted. The Little Blue Book, published by the Diocese of Saginaw, Michigan, offers six-minute reflections on the Advent/Christmas weekday Gospels. For further information, contact Joan Purcell at (610) Our Holy Father s Prayer Intentions for December Universal: That the birth of the Redeemer may bring peace and hope to all people of good will. For Evangelization: That parents may be true evangelizers, passing on to their children the precious gift of faith. Sisters of St. Joseph The Sisters of St. Joseph from Epiphany of Our Lord Convent will speak at all Masses this weekend, Nov , on behalf of our annual national Retirement Fund for Religious appeal, Dec Serve Our Neighbor Christmas Giving Tree The Giving Tree will be on display in the Church vestibule beginning this weekend Nov The tags on the tree will be gifts for Project H.O.M.E.'s After School Program in North Philadelphia, and gifts for the St. Elizabeth's Shelter for homeless men. Gifts purchased should be placed in gift bags (with the tag attached) and placed under the tree no later than the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Dec. 14. For more information, contact Kathy at (610) Advent Wreath Lighting At each Sunday Mass during Advent, a family will be invited to light the Advent Wreath, and carry the gifts in the Offertory Procession. If your family would like to participate, you may contact Rosemary Barton at (610) or crrbarton@comcast.net. Rosary and Morning Prayer During Advent, the daily recitation of the Rosary will begin at 7:50 a.m. followed by Morning Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours, and Mass at 8:30 a.m. But Is Christ coming to you??? We know Christmas is coming: the stores proclaim it! Why not let Him place his hand in yours? Join us on Wednesdays, Dec. 3, 10, and 17, from 9:15-11 a.m. in the Rectory Meeting Room to learn what Matthew and Luke tell us about His first coming so many years ago. This Christmas let the Infant touch you! Christmas Volunteers Needed Please contact Anna Ferry at (610) if you can help decorate the Church for Christmas. Youth Group Seventh-12th graders are invited to help at the annual CSS St. Nicholas Toy Shop on Tuesday, Dec. 16, time TBA. Contact: Gail Toto at ymmin@eol.comcastbiz.net. Epiphany of Our Lord Church - November 30, 2014 Page 3

4 UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS CELIAC DISEASE, ALCOHOL INTOLERANCE, AND THE CHURCH S PASTORAL RESPONSE From the Committee on Divine Worship Newsletter, October , United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Celiac disease is an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. For those with the disease, eating gluten triggers an immune response in the small intestine. Over time, this immune reaction damages the small intestine's lining and hinders absorption of some nutrients. The intestinal damage often causes stomach pain, diarrhea, and weight loss, and can lead to serious complications. A Mayo Clinic-led analysis published in 2012 estimates that roughly 1.8 million Americans have the disease, but around 1.4 million of them are unaware that they have it. Given the serious health risk for those suffering gluten intolerance, it is important for pastors and other Church leaders not only to be aware of the reality, but prepared to address the situation of Catholics with celiac disease who come to parishes and seek to receive Holy Communion in a safe, sensitive, and compassionate manner. The Risk of "Cross-Contamination" For those members of the faithful with gluten intolerance, even trace amounts of gluten can be damaging. It is important, therefore, to be mindful of "cross-contamination" when using either low-gluten hosts or when offering Holy Communion to someone only under the species of wine. It might be best, for example, for the communicant to prepare a pyx with the low-gluten host before Mass, in order to avoid the situation of a sacristan who has handled the other hosts also to handle the low-gluten ones. At Communion time, then, they could approach the sanctuary together with any Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and receive the pyx from the celebrant with the words "The Body of Christ" (or, if possible, they could be given the pyx within the normal Communion line, provided "contamination" from handling of the pyx is avoided). Similarly, it might be necessary for someone who has permission to receive Holy Communion under the species of wine alone to prepare before Mass a chalice, which will not be part of the commingling rite and from which either they alone will receive or from which they will be the first to receive. Such precautions are not only medically necessary, but they demonstrate compassion to avoid singling out those who want to receive Communion, but are unable to receive one or the other species. Low-Gluten Hosts and Mustum The most recent Church teaching on the use of mustum and low-gluten hosts at Mass remains the letter from then-cardinal Joseph Ratzinger on July 24, 2003 (Prot. n. 89/ ), which was addressed to the Presidents of Conferences of Bishops. In that letter, pastors and the faithful are reminded that for bread to be valid matter for the Eucharist, it must be made solely of wheat, contain enough gluten to effect the confection of bread, be free of foreign materials, and unaffected by any preparation or baking methods which would Epiphany of Our Lord Church - November 30, 2014 Page 4

5 alter its nature. The amount of gluten necessary for validity in such bread is not determined by minimum percentage or weight, though hosts which have no gluten are considered invalid matter for Mass. (In the Roman Rite, the bread prepared for the Eucharist must also be unleavened.) Mustum is defined as grape juice in which fermentation has begun, but has been suspended with the result that its alcohol content (usually less than 1.0%) does not reach the levels found in most table wines. It should not contain additives and may be stored through freezing or other means. The process used for the suspension of fermentation must not alter the nature of the juice in any way. The amount of alcohol needed for validity in mustum is not determined by a minimum percentage or weight. Pasteurized grape juice in which all alcohol has been evaporated through high temperature preparations is invalid matter for Mass. In the United States, it is forbidden to sell wine without the addition of sulfates as preservatives. The Church has determined that the very small amount of sulfates is acceptable and does not make the matter invalid. The lay faithful who are not able to receive Holy Communion at all under the species of bread, even of lowgluten hosts, may receive Holy Communion under the species of wine only, regardless of whether the Precious Blood is offered to the rest of the faithful present at a given celebration of Mass. Permission for priests, deacons, or the lay faithful without distinction to use mustum or low-gluten hosts is within the competence of the diocesan Bishop. The authority to permit the lay faithful to use mustum and low-gluten hosts in the reception of Holy Communion may be delegated to pastors under canon of the Code of Canon Law. Medical certification of a condition justifying the use of mustum or low-gluten hosts for Holy Communion is not required. Such permission, once granted, stands for as long as the condition persists which occasioned the request for the original permission. As a best practice, it is recommended that individuals with gluten and/or alcohol intolerance arrange through their parish the purchase any low-gluten hosts or mustum. This facilitates the oversight and good stewardship of the pastor who is responsible as mentioned above. It also "normalizes" the practice for the communicant, as well as keeping the purchase of liturgical supplies together in the parish budget. It is also worth recalling that, through the doctrine of concomitance, the Church teaches that under either species of bread or wine, the whole Christ is received (cf. General Instruction of the Roman Missal, no. 282; Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1390). Thus, the faithful may be confident in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist they receive, even under only one or the other species. In the dioceses of the United States, there are three approved distributors of low-gluten hosts and two of mustum known to the Secretariat of Divine Worship. (Any additional low-gluten host and/or mustum distributors are strongly encouraged to contact the Secretariat so that an up-to-date listing may be maintained.) Conclusion "Any baptized person not prohibited by law can and must be admitted to Holy Communion" (can. 912). It is important for pastors to make every effort to accommodate and normalize the experience of Communion for the faithful, including those suffering from celiac disease. As this article points out, such can certainly be done within the norms of Church teaching United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Epiphany of Our Lord Church - November 30, 2014 Page 5

6 Christmas Schedule MASS INTENTIONS Monday, Dec. 1 8:30 a.m. Joseph & Anna Cunnane Tuesday, Dec. 2 8:30 a.m. Deceased Legion of Mary Members Wednesday, Dec. 3 8:30 a.m. John Deane 1st Anniversary Thursday, Dec. 4 8:30 a.m. John Kapputa 6th Anniversary Saturday, Dec. 20, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 8:30 a.m. Dr. William H. Rodgers, III Masses Saturday, Dec. 6 8:30 a.m. Louis Cordivari The Respect Life Rose is dedicated to Alfonso Taglianetti In loving memory The rose will remain on the Alta in front of The Blessed Mother Adoration Chapel Votive Candle Dedicated for: Nov. 30 Nov. 30 Debbie Miller In Memory Dr. Albert F. D Alonzo Immaculate Conception B.V.M. Monday, Dec. 8, is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception B.V.M. and a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m., 12:05 p.m., and 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8. There will be no vigil Mass on Sunday, Dec. 7. 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! Confessions Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24 Vigil Masses: 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25 7:30, 9:30, & 11:30 a.m. New Year s Schedule Confessions Saturday, Dec. 27, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Masses Thursday, Jan. 1, is the Solemnity of Mary The Holy Mother of God and a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 5 p.m.; and Thursday, Jan. 1, at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Advent When the Church celebrates the liturgy of Advent each year, she makes present this ancient expectancy of the Messiah, for by sharing in the long preparation for the Savior s first coming, the faithful renew their ardent desire for his second coming. By celebrating the precursor s birth and martyrdom, the Church unites herself to his desire: He must increase, but I must decrease (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 524). Epiphany of Our Lord Church - November 30, 2014 Page 6

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8 Epiphany of Our Lord Church Tel (610) Fax (610) 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. William R. Radetzky (Retired), Kenneth P. Clancy (Retired) Joel M. Ziff, (Retired) Parish Staff Business Manager, Paris A. DiPietro 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 (215) rep@eol.comcastbiz.net Stephanie Quigley, Coordinator, part-time Carla Manno, Adm. Assistant, part-time Youth Ministry (215) ymmin@eol.comcastbiz.net Gail Toto, Coordinator, part-time Holy Rosary Regional Catholic School (610) Walton Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA Lisa S. Hoban: Principal lhoban@holyrosaryregional.com Beth Sheldon, Administrative Assistant bsheldon@holyrosaryregional.com 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. 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) If you can commit to any of the following Open Hours: SUNDAY: MONDAY: TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: FRIDAY: SATURDAY: 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. ( 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 5-6AM, 12-1 PM,1-2PM, 3-4PM, 8-9PM 5-6AM, 11AM-12PM, 4-5PM 5-6AM, 11AM-12Noon, 2-3PM, 4-5PM, 9-10PM 4-5PM, 5-6 PM 6-7PM, 7-8PM, 10-11PM 5-6AM, 3-4PM, 6-7PM, 7-8PM, 9-10PM, 10-11PM 6-7AM,11AM-12PM, 12-1PM, 1-2PM, 3-4PM, 7-8PM, 9-10PM 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. Pre-Cana Days are held in March and October. Miraculous Medal Perpetual Novena After 8:30 a.m. Mass every Saturday. CHAPEL CLEANERS NEEDED Since many people come to pray at our Adoration Chapel, we are in urgent need of volunteers to help clean. Consider helping ONLY ONCE every eight weeks on Mondays, from 8-10 a.m. Please call Dolores Gallagher at (610) 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. Epiphany of Our Lord Church - November 30, 2014 Page 7