Rev. Austin Titus Pastor

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1 Church Hours: Monday through Friday hours: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday hours: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday hours: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Celebration of the Eucharist: Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m.; Vigil Mass at 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 a.m. (Family Mass), 12:00 pm (Adult Choir) 7:30 pm (Contemporary Choir) Sacrament of Baptism: Baptisms are celebrated on the First and Third Sunday of the month at 1:15 p.m. Baptism class is required for all new parents. We ask parents to contact the Parish Office to make the necessary arrangements. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confessions are heard in the church on Saturdays from 3:00 3:45 p.m. and during the week at the Parish House or by appointment with a priest Sacrament of Marriage: We ask couples planning to get married to contact the Parish Office at least one year prior to their wedding date to begin their marriage preparation. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick: Parishioners, especially those who are entering the hospital, who wish to receive the Anointing of the Sick are asked to contact the Parish Office. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Saturday from 3:00 3:45 p.m. Novenas: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal: Monday after the 8:00 am and 12:10 pm Masses. Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Wednesday after the 12:10 p.m. Mass Parish House (Rectory): 239 East 21st Street, (between Second and Third Avenues) Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Parish Office is closed on Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays Telephone: Fax: Website: epiphanychurch239@gmail.com The Epiphany School: 234 East 22nd Street; East 28th Street; New York, NY Telephone: Fax: Website: Rev. Austin Titus Pastor Rev. Arthur Golino Parochial Vicar Rev. Msgr. Thomas A. Modugno In Residence Mrs. Kate McHugh Principal, The Epiphany School Mrs. Kathleen Crimmins Director of Religious Education Mrs. Bogna McGarrigle Director of Music Ministries and Organist April 2, 2017 Epiphany Church is Handicapped Accessible

2 Epiphany Parish Mission Statement A Place of Mercy and Hope, where Everyone is Welcomed, Loved, and Forgiven Announced Mass Intentions Saturday, April 1 4:00 pm Florence Lissmann Sunday, April 2 8:00 am intentions of Margarita & Dolores Rodriguez 10:00 am Kasem Shaban 12:00 pm Karen Andresian 7:30 pm Our Parishioners Monday, April 3 8:00 am Gloria Abante Hernandez 12:10 pm intentions of Nina & Mary Iacono Tuesday, April 4 8:00 am Edilberto Guerra 12:10 pm Hector Luis Diaz Jr Wednesday, April 5 8:00 am Frank & Amalia Stancato 12:10 pm deceased members of the McHale & Flynn families Thursday, April 6 8:00 am Gertrude Mathieu 12:10 pm Joseph Walsh Friday, April 7 8:00 am John Albano 12:10 pm intentions of Erlinda B. Sabino Saturday, April 8 8:00 am Celso Diomampo May the Souls of the Faithful Departed, Through the Mercy of God, Rest in peace. Amen REMEMBRANCE & SPECIAL INTENTIONS A wonderful way to remember our loved ones who have passed on and to pray for special intentions, while giving back to God Announced Mass ($15) Altar Bread & Wine ($50 / week) Sanctuary Lamp ($20 / week) Please make these arrangements at the rectory. Our Sanctuary Lamp April 2-8 will burn for the intentions of Dr. Donald Mayer & Victor Tabije Our Bread & Wine April 2-8 will be offered for the intentions of Dr. Donald Mayer & Victor Tabije SICK and HOMEBOUND The Legionnaires of Mary would be happy to pay a visit to any of Epiphany s homebound parishioners. Please call the rectory to make arrangements. Anointing of the Sick Any parishioner seeking anointing is invited to call the rectory to make arrangements. Easter Novena of Masses Envelopes for our Easter Novena are available in the narthex. Please return your envelopes by Easter Sunday, April 16. The Masses will be celebrated during the Easter Season. Golden Wedding Jubilee Annual Mass at St. Patrick s Cathedral Sunday, June 11 at 2:00 PM Couples celebrating 50 years of marriage during 2017 are invited to attend a Mass celebrated by His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan. Pre-registration is required. (All couples must register in their home parish.) Please call the Epiphany rectory to make arrangements. Closing date for registration is Friday, May 12 MASS ATTENDANCE March :00 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 7:30 PM RECONCILIATION MONDAY April 10-4:00-8:00 PM Come now, let us settle the matter, says the Lord. Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow, though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. Isaiah 1:18 RECORD OF CONTRIBUTIONS for 2016 In order to declare contributions to Epiphany on your 2016 tax return, the IRS requires filers to obtain a written statement of contributions PRIOR TO filing the return. Please call the parish office to request a statement of contributions.

3 Taizé Prayer Service Friday, April 7 at 7:00 PM Our annual Taizé Prayer Service incorporates the music of Taizé, readings from Scripture, and periods of silent prayer. The Season of Lent is the perfect time to experience this meditative candlelight service, inviting us to enter more deeply into the mysteries of Holy Week. To learn more about the Taizé community and their music, please visit On the Money Expenses this week $6,800 Sidewalk repair (upper school) This Week at Epiphany April 3-8 Monday - 7:00 PM in the Church Evening Prayer (Hymns, Psalms, Readings & Reflection) Tuesday - 4:00 PM in Parish Hall 150th Anniversary Planning Committee Wednesday - 3:30 PM in the Church First Communion practice Friday - 7 PM in the Church Taizé Prayer Service Also, our Finance Committee meets this week. If you have any concerns or complaints, please let us know. HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 2017 Palm Sunday, April 9, 2017 Palms will be distributed and blessed at the following Masses Saturday: 4:00 PM Vigil Mass Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM (Family Mass), 12:00 PM, 7:30 PM Monday, April 10, 2017 Daily Mass: 8:00 AM and 12:10 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation: 4:00 PM 8:00 PM (These are the last Reconciliation hours before Easter.) Tuesday, April 11 and Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Daily Mass: 8:00 AM and 12:10 PM Holy Thursday, April 13, 2017 There is no Mass at 8:00 AM or 12:10 PM today Mass of the Lord s Supper: 7:30 PM Repository open until 11:00 PM Good Friday, April 14, 2017 Tenebrae: 9:00 AM Solemn Liturgy of the Lord s Passion: 3:00 PM Stations of the Cross 7:30 PM Holy Saturday, April 15, 2017 Tenebrae: 9:00 AM Solemn Vigil of Easter: 8:00 PM There is no 4:00 PM Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 Mass is celebrated at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM (Family Mass) and 12:00 PM There is no 7:30 PM Mass on Easter Sunday. The 2017 Cardinal s Appeal Our generous parishioners have blazed the path toward our goal in the Cardinal s Annual Stewardship Appeal. GOAL PLEDGED PAID $126,000 $77,700 $50,000 Your gift to the Cardinal s Appeal enriches our Catholic faith in so many ways. Retired Priests & Religious: With a gift to the Cardinal s Appeal, we can show our gratitude for the lifelong dedication and spiritual guidance of our priests & religious. Through the Appeal, the St. John Vianney Center for Retired Clergy, Egan Pavillion and Our Lady of Consolation residences provide comfort for the men and women who have comforted and served us. We are grateful to the 125 families who have pledged already and we ask that our parishioners prayerfully consider making a pledge to the Appeal. Daughters of St. Paul Bookfair after all Masses - April 1-2 in the narthex of Epiphany church Please come and support the sisters as they carry out a modern form of evangelization by living and witnessing to our Faith through communication. The Sisters have moved closer to Epiphany! opening at their new location during April Pauline Books and Media 115 East 29 St (btwn Park & Lex) Deacon John Catalano Saturday, April 22-10:00 AM - 12:30 PM in Epiphany Parish Hall Join Deacon John Catalano in a spiritual conversation incorporating his experiences as a husband and father and his book, "Does God Speak to Us? What About Me?" Please call the rectory to REGISTER EARLY and reserve a seat at this valuable discussion about hearing God when he speaks to us. Bereavement Support 7-meeting series Thursdays, April 20 - June 8-6:30-8:00 PM (except Memorial Day week) Chapel of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary 325 E 33 St (btwn 1st & 2nd Avs) Pre-registration required (by April 13) Please call Our Saviour parish office x210 Mother Angelica s Humor A er Mass one day a woman came to me complaining about a priest s homily. His preaching ability le something to be desired, but then, it s the Word you listen to, not the way it s presented. So this woman was complaining and I asked her, How much did you put in the collec on? She said, A quarter. I said, What do you want for a quarter, Bishop Sheen?

4 Resting in the presence of God during Lent at Epiphany STATIONS OF THE CROSS every Friday immediately following the 12:10 PM Mass and on Good Friday evening at 7:30 PM April 3 EVENING PRAYER OF THE CHURCH (Hymns Benediction) 7:00 PM in the church April 10 RECONCILIATION MONDAY - Prayer service at 7:00 PM Individual confessions - 4:00-8:00 PM Comments from our parishioners who attended the Parish Mission Thank you for the four thought provoking, enlightening, and inspiring evenings with the Holy Spirit Thank you! It was priceless!! God bless you! Thank you so much for a great mission. Great lecture. Thank you! Our Parish Mission was a great success! If you would like to send a note of thanks to Fr. Richard Veras, you may get in touch with him at St Joseph Seminary; 201 Seminary Av; Yonkers, NY 10704

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