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, New York, NY (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; New York, NY 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 Dr. Justin Bischof Director of Music Ministries and Organist August 13, 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, August 12 St. Jane Frances de Chantal 4:00 pm Vincent Malabanan Sunday, August 13 8:00 am Charles Marin 10:00 am Steven A. Yates 12:00 pm Mary & Edward Mallon 7:30 pm Our Parishioners Monday, August 14 St. Maximilian Kolbe 8:00 am James D. Brody 12:10 pm Msgr John G. Woolsey Tuesday, August 15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Day of Obligation 8:00 am deceased members of the Egan, Madden & O Connor families 12:10 pm Maureen Krier 5:30 pm Our Parishioners Wednesday, August 16 St. Stephen of Hungary 8:00 am Msgr Thomas J. McCormack 12:10 pm Yolanda Sipin Thursday, August 17 8:00 am Peter & Eileen Wynne 12:10 pm Mary T. Walsh Friday, August 18 8:00 am Robert Barrett 12:10 pm Loreto Xuereb Saturday, August 19 8:00 am Bessie Anderson May the Souls of the Faithful Departed, Through the Mercy of God, Rest in peace. Amen MASS ATTENDANCE church capacity: 700 Aug 5-6 MASS Attendance Weekly Basket Collection August 5-6 $ 7,027 % of Capacity 4:00 PM % 8:00 AM % 10:00 AM % 12:00 PM % 7:30 PM % 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. August Our Sanctuary Lamp will burn in memory of Bessie Anderson August the Bread and Wine will be offered in memory of Bessie Anderson Tuesday, August 15 HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Masses: 8:00 AM - 12:10 PM - 5:30 PM Please visit our Book of Prayer Intentions in the Saints & Candle Alcove We invite our parishioners to enter the names of loved ones to be remembered during the Prayer of the Faithful. OUR OBLIGATION TO OUR FAITH DOESN T TAKE A SUMMER VACATION Visit masstimes.org to locate a church near your vacation destination. Contemplative Prayer (most) Tuesday evenings in the church at 7:00 PM Remaining meetings this month: August 22 & 29 (The group will not meet on August 15.) What is contemplative prayer? How do we engage in it? Contemplative prayer is the prayer of the listening heart. Each person s prayer journey will be personal, as the Holy Spirit guides us into God s presence. Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him. Psalm 37:7

3 This Week at Epiphany August Tuesday - HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Masses: 8:00 AM - 12:10 PM - 5:30 PM Wednesday - Legion of Mary - 5 PM (rectory) Thursday - Young Adult Ministry - 7 PM (parish hall) ON THE MONEY at EPIPHANY Envelope donations July $ 4, Average donation: $26 JOIN THE LEGION OF MARY The Legion of Mary is part of the worldwide association of Catholic laity who serve the Church in prayer and the performance of apostolic works. Today, there are over 3 million members, making it the largest apostolic organization of Catholic lay people. Meetings are at 5:00 PM every Wednesday in the Rectory. For information, please call Mary at EPIPHANY YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Thursday, August 10, at 7 PM in our Parish Hall Whether you are members of Epiphany parish or not, you can meet with other young people from our area in a social environment where you can learn about new ways to participate at Epiphany, enjoy refreshments, and expand your circle of friends. FORMED by the Augustine Institute The Archdiocese of New York is providing a new avenue to participate more fully in Catholic life. Enroll today to discover faith resources offered free of charge for Catholics in the Archdiocese of New York. visit today: and use Epiphany s parish code 2MJ2PR to join. The 2017 Cardinal s Appeal Your gift to the Cardinal s Annual Stewardship Appeal enriches our Catholic faith in so many ways. WEEK 24 # of gifts GOAL PLEDGED $131,000 $166, $126,000 $143,775 It s not too late to donate to the Appeal. We hope to exceed last year s total with the help of our generous parishioners! We are constantly humbled by the good and giving people of Epiphany Parish. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21 MUSIC MINISTRY Do you like to sing? Come and JOIN THE CHOIR at our 7:30 Sunday evening Mass! Call the Rectory for further information. Lord! Lord! Open the door for us! But he said in reply, Amen I say to you, I do not know you. Matthew 25:11-12 Make sure your parish knows who you are! REASONS TO REGISTER YOUR DONATIONS TO EPIPHANY PARISH BY USING PARISH PAY ONLINE OR PARISH ENVELOPES Would you give a gift to your loved one(s) anonymously? Of course not! We ask our parishioners NOT to be anonymous. If we do not know you, we cannot serve you. Your identity is important to us. We never read anonymous letters, but all letters from registered donors are read and taken very seriously. We do not give godparent or other certification letters to anonymous people. We need to know who our parishioners are. Please use ParishPay.com or the envelope system. Contact the rectory Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or epiphanychurch239@gmail.com We recommend donating online. Please enroll at today and create a recurring weekly or monthly contribution in support of Epiphany parish, your spiritual home.

4 A Week Devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary The Angelus V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary, R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary Amen. V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord. R. Be it done unto me according to Your Word. Hail Mary Amen. V. And the Word was made flesh, R. And dwelt among us. Hail Mary Amen. V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray: Pour forth, we beseech You, O Lord, Your Grace into our hearts; that as we have known the incarnation of Christ, your Son, by the message of an angel, so by His passion and cross we may be brought to the glory of His Resurrection. Through the same Christ, our Lord. Amen. Assumption of the Virgin by Bartolome Esteban Murillo Our Lady Undoer of Knots Mary is a true mother who knows the trials, strengths, and weaknesses of her children. But she also knows the will of God and how he set up the world for true happiness, order, beauty, and peace. She wants to lead us to these things, but part of that depends on our cooperation with her. Even something as simple as approaching her with I don t really know how this works, but I need you as a mother in my life, can have dramatic and life-changing effects. It seems no coincidence that Pope Francis has been promoting the devotion to Our Lady Undoer of Knots. Most of us have very complicated struggles in our lives and particularly in our families, but Mary can get to the very heart of these. From Dr. Carrie Gress in her new book, The Marian Option. Last weekend, Fr. Titus was asked a question about the Angelus prayer, its history and why it is prayed as a Catholic devotion three times a day. Father offers the explanation below to refresh the memory of people who have forgotten the Angelus and to introduce a younger generation of Catholics who may not have learned about it growing up. The Angelus (Latin for angel) is a Catholic devotion commemorating the Incarnation. The Angelus begins with the words, The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary. The devotion was traditionally recited in Roman Catholic churches, convents, and monasteries three times daily: 6:00 am, noon, and 6:00 pm (many churches still follow the devotion, and some practice it at home). The devotion is also used by some Anglican and Lutheran churches. The Angelus is usually accompanied by the ringing of the Angelus bell, which is a call to prayer and to spread good will to everyone. The angel referred to in the prayer is Gabriel, a messenger of God, who revealed to Mary that she would conceive a child to be born the Son of God (Luke 1:26 38). In most Franciscan and contemplative monasteries, the Angelus continues to be prayed three times a day. In Ireland, the Angelus is currently broadcast every night before the main evening news. The Angelus is broadcast daily on radio in the city of Monterrey, Mexico, at 6:00 am, noon, and 6:00 pm. In the Philippines, radio and television stations run by the Catholic Church and some religious orders broadcast the Angelus at 6:00 am, noon, and 6:00 pm. The devotion is also broadcast over the public address system at noon and 6:00 pm in some shopping malls, and in many Catholic educational institutions mostly at noon on schooldays (some only ring bells at 6:00 pm). In the United States and Canada, some Catholic radio stations, run by laity, broadcast the Angelus daily. American Trappist monasteries and convents often combine the Angelus with midday prayers or Vespers and pray them together in the Church. At the University of Portland, the bell tower near the center of campus tolls the Angelus at noon and 6:00 pm.

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