Pastoral Staff Rev. Joseph J. Quindlen, Pastor Rev. James J. Kelly, In Residence (Retired)

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1 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 (215) rep@eol.comcastbiz.net 3050 Walton Road, Stephanie Quigley, Coordinator, part-time Carla Manno, Adm. Assistant, part-time Youth Ministry (215) ymmin@eol.comcastbiz.net 3050 Walton Road, Gail Toto, Coordinator, part-time Holy Rosary Regional Catholic School (610) Walton Road, Lisa S. Hoban: Principal lhoban@holyrosaryregional.com Beth Sheldon, Administrative Assistant bsheldon@holyrosaryregional.com 3050 Walton Road, Phone: (610) Fax: (610) epiphanych@comcast.net Mass Schedule 5 p.m. Vigil (fulfills the Obligation) 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., & 11:30 a.m. Daily 8:30 a.m. Monday to Holydays 7 p.m. Vigil, 8:30 a.m., 12:05 & 7 p.m. Confessions 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. A mail slot is located in the rectory front door. 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 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, with the option of Baptism during the 11:30 a.m. Mass on the fifth 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. Healing Mass 1st of the month at 8:30 a.m. Epiphany of Our Lord Church - October 25, 2015 World Youth Day Page 1

2 Stewardship Appeal Today s second collection is our annual Stewardship Appeal. We appreciate your generosity and are grateful for your loyalty to our parish. Parish Pastoral Council Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. Blessings of the Candidates 2nd grade only Those making First Penance and First Communion will receive a blessing as well as prayers and best wishes from the parish community next, Nov. 22, at the 9:30 a.m. Mass as they continue to prepare for the sacraments. Families may sit together anywhere in the church. Youth Ministry Gail Toto, Youth Minister, ymmin@eol.comcastbiz.net Annual Youth Ministry Thanksgiving Dinner. Join us for our second annual Youth Ministry Thanksgiving Dinner this,, from 6-8 p.m. Bring your favorite Thanksgiving side dish or dessert. Please RSVP with the dish you decide to bring. Youth Ministry Volunteer Opportunity. We are looking for any youth interested in volunteering before and after all Masses the weekend of Nov to help the SON Committee with their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. If you are able to help, contact our parish Youth Minister. Dr. Rodgers Turkey Drive SON will be distributing flyers for the annual turkey dinner drive after Masses this weekend. You can buy the turkey from WEIS (Germantown Pike store only) or Giant (Township Line store only) at the customer service desk. The stores will hold the turkeys for us. You purchase the rest of the items listed on the flyer and pay for them at check-out. Drop off the turkey receipt at the Parish Office ASAP. And, drop off the rest of the food goods at the Parish Center before or after any of the Masses on the weekend before Thanksgiving (Nov ). If you wish to donate a turkey purchased at another store, please call me to arrange where and when to drop it off since we have limited freezer space. Call Bud Yanak at (215) if you have questions. If you leave a message, include your name and phone number and the number of turkeys you are buying. Thank you for your generosity. Thanksgiving Prayer Service (Ministerium) The annual Thanksgiving Eve Interfaith Ecumenical Prayer Service, sponsored by the Plymouth-Withemarsh Ministerium, will be held Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at Plymouth Meeting Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), 2156 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting. Refreshments will be served after the service. All are invited to attend. For further information, contact David Miller at (610) Annual Seminary Appeal St. Charles Borromeo Seminary annual appeal is also this weekend and is our second collection. Please consider helping the seminary reach its $3.5 million goal this year. The seminary community is grateful to you for your faithful support. Your taxdeductible gift helps to enhance the many resources needed for priestly training and enables the Church to form holy, educated, and dedicated priests. Send your donation to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, 100 East Wynnewood Rd., Wynnewood, PA or make your donation online at Wish you want to be an Altar Server again? Were you an altar boy/girl? Did you ever wish you could have been one? Here is your chance. If you are available, you can become an Adult Altar Server at the 8:30 a.m. weekly Mass. Pray about it and if interested call Cheryl Martin at (610) (H), (610) , cheryl7107@msn.com or contact, Bernie Toth at (610) Day of Sanctification for Priests The priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia assemble each year for a day of prayer and reflection on the Sacred Priesthood. This year our priests will gather with Archbishop Chaput at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary on Monday, Nov. 30, for this year s Day of Sanctification for Priests. Please pray for all priests of the Archdiocese, with the following prayer from the Roman Missal. Lord our God, who in governing your people make sure of the ministry of Priests, grant to these men a persevering obedience to your will, so that by the ministry and life they may gain glory for you in Christ. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Epiphany of Our Lord Church - October 25, 2015 World Youth Day Page 2

3 Thank you Blood Donors We are very grateful to all who donated in our Fall Blood Drive. 57 pints were collected from 61 donors. All who contributed to this successful drive were remembered in a special way at Mass on, Nov. 7. We thank God for your willingness and your ability to donate blood. Thank you and may God bless you for giving the gift of life. Our next blood drive is scheduled for Wednesday, Mar. 23, Miraculous Medal Novena The Shrine will host their annual Solemn Novena (Nine Days of Prayer), Nov with Fr. Michael Shea, CM. The Theme is Central Association of the Miraculous Medal: Glory to God and Honor to Mary. Mass, homily and Novena prayers at 7, 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. daily except. Novena prayers, Homily and Benediction in afternoons and evenings. Confessions heard on Mondays and Thursdays. Free and secure parking is always available. Visit for details. St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Presents its first Theology on Tap. Friday, Nov. 20 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at 100 East Wynnewood Rd, Wynnewood, PA Presentations from seminarians Keith Beaver and Eric Banecker. Live music to follow discussion. Topic is What about you. Watering the Seeds of the Papal Visit. Beer, wine, soft-drinks, and snacks will be served. Adults age must have a valid photo ID. The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God. Peter s Place The Center for Grieving Children and Families in Radnor is a no cost peer support group. Peter s Place serves children ages 4-17 and young adults ages Ryan s Hope at Peter s Place is a no cost grief support group for parents who have lost a child to substance abuse (parents who have lost a child of any age can join). If interested in a tour or joining a group, please contact Ryan s Hope at petersplaceonline.org/grief-support-services/ peer-support-groups-at-our-radnor-center/ ryans-hope/, (610) , or at Children s Church Envelopes Children s Church Envelopes have been mailed to 288 children from 185 families. We are grateful to those of you whose children use Church envelopes. We especially appreciate you assisting your children to complete the spaces on the envelope regarding how they spend their time, contribute their talent, donate their treasure, and identify themselves as children of God, heirs of heaven and members of the Church. Metanoia Young Adults Epiphany of Our Lord Church 3050 Walton Rd Dear Fr. Joseph Quindlen, Metanoia Young Adults is most grateful for the generous monetary gift your parish has provided. With the financial support you have given us, we can hold our monthly Bible studies, host Theology on Tap sessions with dynamic Catholic guest speakers, pray together at our monthly Holy Hour, an enjoy deepening our fellowship through social activities. It will also allow us to hold or annual retreat in August that is always a highlight of our ministry. Thank you for making all of this possible through your financial support of Metanoia Young Adults. Our mission to grow in faith and holiness is made possible by your generosity. Thank you and God Bless! Sincerely, Paul Rakszawski President of Metanoia Young Adults Pray The Rosary Pray the Holy Rosary online each day with the Community of Oremus Communications, starting at 12:15 p.m. EST (Monday- ) and 2 p.m. on s. Just log onto: and click onto: Listen live. Each live program is recorded and almost immediately posted on their Archive page. Epiphany of Our Lord Church - October 25, 2015 World Youth Day Page 3

4 Christmas Craft Fairs Saint Paul's Church Friday and, Nov. 20 & 21. They can use your help. If you have any gifts or NEW items in their original boxes, such as jewelry, house-wares, appliances, knick-knacks, picture frames, please leave in the vestibule for pick-up. Also, any religious articles you'd like to donate such as, old statues, crosses, rosaries, framed pictures as long as their in good shape and not broken would be greatly appreciated. NO BOOKS. Mother of Divine Providence, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in their school facility in King of Prussia. Shoppers and guests will find over 100 crafters selling their hand-made only items, a wide range of café selections for breakfast and lunch, santa, white elephant, and much, much more. For more information visit St. Mary s All are invited to a Christmas themed dinner social on, Dec. 12. Doors open at Noon; Dinner at 1p.m. in the Hall at Elm and Oak Streets, Conshohocken. $15 adult, $7 children, under 6 are free. Featuring Polish and Italian Christmas Eve foods. For tickets Contact Felicia Jemionek Rzeznik at (610) , Gloria Mastrocola (610) , or Leah Hepler (610) In order to know how much food to prepare, please purchase tickets by Tuesday December 8. Sponsored by St. Mary Polish American Society. Saint John's Hospice Desperately needs donations of men's denim jeans and khaki pants in all sizes (except sizes 40 and 44), and toiletries such as soap, razors, powder, body wash, lotion, toothpaste and deodorant for our residents and day services guests. If you have toiletries and/or gently used pants or wish to purchase new jeans or khakis for our clothing room, please contact Kris Jaeger at kjaeger@chs-adphila.org or call (215) Thank you for your ongoing support of Saint John's Hospice and its mission, to provide life-sustaining services to homeless men of our city, Philadelphia. Visit Malvern Retreat House (610) malvernretreat.com org For These Urgent Times: Sacraments. Healing. Deliverance. Malvern Retreat House will offer a midweek healing retreat in November titled For These Urgent Times: Sacraments. Healing. Deliverance. World-renowned preacher, author and minister of healing Kathleen McCarthy will direct this retreat that begins the evening of Monday, Nov. 16 and lasts through mid-day Friday, Nov. 20. Fr. Dermot A. Roache, SMA, known internationally for preaching and healing, will participate along with other notable priests. About Malvern Retreat House. Owned and operated by Catholic lay leadership since 1912, Malvern is the oldest and largest Catholic retreat house in the country - hosting 20,000 people annually at 250 retreats on 125 acres in beautiful Chester County, PA. We invite you to come to Malvern to reflect, refresh and rejoice in your faith. To find an evening, weekday or weekend spiritual retreat that's right for you, call (610) or visit us online at MalvernRetreat.com. Bishop Kenrick High School 25 Year Class Reunion, Nov. 28, from 7 p.m p.m., in the Front Room at P. J. Whelihan s, 799 De Kalb Pike, Blue Bell. 2 hour open bar, various food stations throughout. $50 pp. Tickets need to be purchased in advance for catering headcount. Hotel accommodations. Normandy Farms Hotel & Conference Center, 1401 Morris Road, Blue Bell, (215) There are still some rooms left for evening and they are close to venue. $189 plus tax. How to Purchase a Ticket: Send a check payable to Amy M. Rullo, 2920 Sunset Avenue, East Norriton, PA 19403, or visit bishop-kenrick-class-of year-reunion. You will pay by credit card, it is ticketless and your name will be at the check in table at the door to the room. Questions: Send an to junegirl72@gmail.com or call (610) We are still looking for classmates: If you have any information please Amy M. Berardelli/Rullo at junegirl72@gmail.com. Check Facebook Invite for a list of missing classmates. American in Paris At the Palace Theatre in NYC on Wednesday, April 20, Cost is $ and includes show, transportation, driver's tip. Lunch is on your own. Departs from St. Helena's Church upper parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and departs from NYC at 5 p.m. Full payment required before Nov. 6, For additional information, call Palma Panichello at (610) Epiphany of Our Lord Church - October 25, 2015 World Youth Day Page 4

5 Office for Divine Worship Archdiocese of Philadelphia Workshop for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Knights of Columbus Vacation Raffle THURSDAY EVENINGS from 7 9 p.m. in the PARISH Center unless otherwise noted. All Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are required to participate in an archdiocesan formation session or a parish formation session and have, as well, the mandate from the Archbishop to carry out this ministry. Epiphany Knights of Columbus Council will be holding a raffle to give away a time share vacation for 4 days and 3 nights in Myrtle Beach, Poconos, Williamsburg or Atlantic City. Your choice. Register at: or call the Office for Divine Worship at or worship@archphila.org Please register at least one week in advance of the session. November 19 Saint Katherine of Siena Church, Wayne December 3 Saint Michael the Archangel Church, Levittown December 10 Saint Stanislaus (Parish Center Chapel), Lansdale January 28 Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Strafford February 25 Visitation, B.V.M. Church, Trooper March 3 Saint Francis of Assisi Church, Norristown March 10 Saint Anne Church, Phoenixville 500 S. Main St., corner of 3rdand Main May 26 Cathedral Chapel, Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Philadelphia Tickets are only $10 or 3 for $25. The K of C will be selling the chances outside of Church during the latter half of November. To secure your tickets early, Contact: Ed O Hanlon (610) Frank McCreesh (610) Please support this event so the Knights can continue their generous donations to our local charities. Epiphany of Our Lord Church - October 25, 2015 World Youth Day Page 5

6 Adoration Chapel Votive Candles are Dedicated for: MASS INTENTIONS Monday, Nov. 16 8:30 a.m. Elisa Aguirre Tuesday, Nov. 17 8:30 a.m. Rita Haarmeyer Wednesday, Nov. 18 8:30 a.m. O Brien and Hayes Families Thursday, Nov. 19 8:30 a.m. Mary Mack Friday, Nov. 20 8:30 a.m. Joseph Morgado, Nov. 21 8:30 a.m. James Brennan Stay Connected at CatholicPhilly.com CatholicPhilly.com is the digital successor to The Catholic Standard and Times, your online source for Catholic news and information. Visit CatholicPhilly.com and sign up for a free weekly newsletter. Stewardship is a way of life. Tithing is God s Plan for Giving. Our Offering $13,348 Our Offering (Last Year) $12,118 Children s Offering $ 13 Thank you for your continued support! Never measure your generosity by what you give, but rather by what you have left. Ven. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Private Intention Mary Mack Donald & MaryAnn Cunnane 53 Yrs Wedd Anniversary Frank Skowronski Jane News The Respect Life Rose Is in Loving Memory of Mary Mack The rose will remain on the Altar in front of The Blessed Mother Distribution of Communion at Mass In order for our parishioners who occupy the pews reserved for the handicapped to receive Holy Communion prior to the remainder of the congregation, we ask that the congregation remain standing in the aisles until those seated in the front pews have received the Sacred Host (and the Precious Blood when communion is distributed under both species). The Celebrant, the Deacon and the Extraordinary Ministers will then distribute Holy Communion to the remainder of the congregation. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We appreciate your cooperation and concern. From the Pastor: When God forgives, he forgives like a father and not like a courthouse clerk who reads out the sentence and says: Acquitted for insufficient evidence, Pope Francis said in his Oct. 30 homily. This is what a priest does, he added. From the Children: Helped mom. Said thank you often. Please Pray For The Sick Miriam Beaumont* Bartholomew Cahan Maureen Cahan Stacy Callahan, 8yrs old Barbara Diehl Aubrey Fells Dolores R. Gallagher* Esperanza Galshack* Christopher Greuters, 7yrs old Steven Hedricks Kathy Kane* John P. Kelly* Helen Miller* Mary Mirabile* Mike McCullough Sybil Nahrgang* Janet O Connor* Mary Pizzico* Jill Ramos Margaret Reinehr Gloria Scandale* Paul Shoup* Katty Tucker Daniel White* *Parishioner

7 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. 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 (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, Lisa S. Hoban: Principal lhoban@holyrosaryregional.com Beth Sheldon, Administrative Assistant bsheldon@holyrosaryregional.com Mass Schedule 5 p.m. Vigil (fulfills the Obligation) 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., & 11:30 a.m. Daily 8:30 a.m. Monday to Holydays 7 p.m. Vigil, 8:30 a.m., 12:05 & 7 p.m. Confessions 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. 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 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, with the option of Holy Communion for the Sick and Homebound If you or a member of your family is ill and unable to attend Mass, our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are available to bring Communion to the sick and homebound. Call the Parish Office at (610) and provide the office staff with the name, address and phone number of the sick or homebound parishioner. 5-6AM, 12-1 PM,1-2PM, 3-4PM, 8-9PM 5-6AM, 11AM-12PM, 4-5PM 5-6 AM, 11AM-12PM 2-3PM, 4-5PM, 9-10PM 4-5PM, 5-6 PM 6-7PM, 7-8PM, 10-11PM 5-6 PM, 3-4PM, 6-7PM, 7-8PM, 9-10PM, 10-11PM 11AM-12PM, 12-1PM, 1-2PM, 3-4PM, 7-8PM, 9-10PM Baptism during the 11:30 a.m. Mass on the fifth 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. Healing Mass 1st of the month at 8:30 a.m. 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 - October 25, 2015 World Youth Day Page 7