Permanent Deacons Emil J. Wernert, Michael Pascarella, Jr. William R. Radetzky (Retired), Kenneth P. Clancy (Retired) Joel M.

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1 May 18, 2014 Pastoral Staff Rev. Joseph J. Quindlen, Pastor Rev. James J. Kelly, In Residence (Retired) Parish Office Phone: (610) Fax: (610) Walton Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA Paris A. DiPietro: Business Manager Constance M. Steuer: Director of Music Lydia Hayward: Business Secretary Anthony R. Mashaintonio: Maintenance Supervisor John F. Phipps: Church Sacristan, part-time Cecilia T. Dadario: Administrative Assistant, part-time JoAnn O Connor: Administrative Assistant Nicole Zimmerman: Information Technology Coordinator, part-time Permanent Deacons Emil J. Wernert, Michael Pascarella, Jr. William R. Radetzky (Retired), Kenneth P. Clancy (Retired) Joel M. Ziff, (Retired) Office of Youth Ministry (215) ymmin@eol.comcastbiz.net 3050 Walton Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA Gail Toto, Coordinator, part-time Office of Religious Education (215) rep@eol.comcastbiz.net 3050 Walton Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA Stephanie Quigley, Coordinator, part-time, Carla Manno, Adm. Assistant, part-time Holy Rosary Regional Catholic School Walton Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA Lisa S. Hoban: Principal, (610) lhoban@holyrosaryregional.com Beth Sheldon, Administrative Assistant bsheldon@holyrosaryregional.com Epiphany of Our Lord Church - May 18, 2014 Page 1

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3 Knights of Columbus Mass for Deceased Members This Sunday, May 18, at the 11:30 a.m. Mass we will pay tribute to the deceased members of the Epiphany Knights of Columbus Council # A plaque with the names of those members has been hung in the church vestibule, and this Mass will serve to dedicate that plaque and honor the Knights of Columbus. Any questions can be directed to Frank McCreesh, Grand Knight, at (610) Parish Pastoral Council Congratulations to Ray Marcil and Cheryl Martin who were elected on 220 ballots received from 1689 families to serve a three-year term of office on our Parish Pastoral Council beginning in September. We are grateful to our two other parishioners who accepted their nomination as well, out of 22 nominees whose names were listed on 17 nomination forms received from 1717 families. We are likewise grateful to Karen McWilliams, Jim O Conor and Joe Zakrzewski who assisted Father Quindlen with our vote tabulation. Thank you to all our parishioners who participated in this year s annual Parish Pastoral Council nomination and election process. Convocation for Priests Archbishop Chaput has invited our diocesan priests to join him May for their biennial Convocation at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center. Very Rev. Robert Barron, Rector-President of Mundelein Seminary/ University of St. Mary of the Lake will present the theme, Priest, Prophet and King: Reviving Pride in Our Priesthood. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Leonard F. Wohlrab, Spiritual Care Chaplain, offers a special thank you to all Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion from all parishes who generously volunteer their services to Mercy Suburban Hospital. This contribution is priceless and contributes to the spiritual care they can offer their patients. Religious Education Program (REP) Registration The REP invites you to join our ministry. Catechist and aides are needed for grades 3, 4 & 5 from Sept. to May You do not think you have what is takes to teach and help? Your desire to share the Catholic faith and commitment are the key elements. An instructional workbook which walks you through each lesson is provided. Come rediscover the Catholic Faith by offering your time and talents to the children. rep@eol.comcastbiz.net or call Stephanie Quigley at (215) Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus second annual Recitation Contest for students at Holy Rosary Regional Catholic School will be held Thursday, May 22, from 6-9 p.m. at St. Titus Parish Hall. All are welcome. You Need Not Grieve Alone Six-week sessions on Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. from May 22 June 26. Sponsored by Mercy Suburban Hospital, 2701 DeKalb Pike, East Norriton, Pre-Registration is requested. Call (610) and leave a message. Free of Cost! Facilitator: Chaplain Helen M.C. Jones. St. Hubert's High School Class of 1964 are celebrating their 50th Reunion on Friday, June 6. For details and more information, call Kathy Joyce at ( 267) If you are a 1964 graduate or know anyone who is, please pass this notice on to them. AOH Irish Festival The annual Ancient Order of Hibernians Irish Festival will be held the weekend of June 6-8 at St. Michael s Picnic Grove, Mont Clare, PA. Musical entertainment, vendors, food and good cheer. Tickets $5 on Friday, $7 on Saturday and $15 on Sunday for a weekend pass. For more information call Mark Ryan at (610) or visit Proceeds benefit AOH charities. Catholic Charities Appeal Update Archdiocesan Goal $10,000,000 EOL Goal: $ 95,031 As of 5/2/2014 $ 40,503 Percentage of goal 43% Number of Gifts 227 Your generous support of the annual appeal provides for a significant portion of the operating expenses of 82 ministries that daily respond to the call of Jesus to care for the needy. Visit for more information. In-Pew Solicitation At the direction of our Archdiocese, assisted by the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia, pledge cards for our annual Catholic Charities Appeal will be distributed at all Masses this weekend, May Parishioners are asked to fill out a pledge form and drop it in the collection basket during the offertory collection. Did you know.? Charity Tranforming Reality Life, Family and Laity By achieving our $10 million goal, the Catholic Charities Appeal will support 30% of the budget to keep alive struggling parishes that are vital to the growth of their surrounding communities. Epiphany of Our Lord Church - May 18, 2014 Page 3

4 Polish Food Festival Will be held on Sunday, June 8, from 12 Noon to 6 p.m. at St. Mary Church, W. Elm & Maple Streets, Conshohocken. This traditional social event is a source of great food, (Pierogi, Kielbasa & Sauerkraut, Galombki, Haluski, Chrusciki, Babkas, Hotdogs, etc.), Dancing to the Music of The Naturalistix from 12-6 p.m. Games of chance and fun for all ages. All are welcome to come and join in the festivities! Father Chuck s Challenge Pilgrimage to Nicaragua Join us for a pilgrimage on June 9-14, with Food for the Poor to the mountains of Northern Nicaragua. We will visit some homes that were newly constructed during this past year and celebrate with the grateful families. Some 4,875 poor have been sheltered since 2007 by donors to Father Chuck s Challenge. We plan to dedicate our two new villages, each with Holy Mass, as well new chapels and rectories! Come meet the recipients of your generosity and share in their joy! No physical labor involved! For details, please contact our trip coordinator immediately! Ann McCarthy at (484) mccarthy409@gmail.com or Theresa Gilmore at fatherchuckschallenge@gmail.com O n b e h a l f o f Monsignor Francis X. Schmidt, thank you! Calling World War II Veterans Honor Flight Philadelphia, a local nonprofit organization, is currently looking for World War II veterans who would like to travel with us to Washington, DC. for a day of honor and recognition, to view those memorials dedication to your service and sacrifice to our great nation so that we can live in a free society at NO COST to the veteran. Our next Honor Flight trip is scheduled for June 21. Transportation, breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided. F o r further information, contact Cathy Domizio at (610) or cdomizio23@gmail.com. To date, Honor Flight has honored over 117 veterans through 134 hubs nationwide. TV Mass for the Homebound Is someone you love unable to get to church? TV Mass on Easter and every Sunday gives spiritual comfort to the homebound. Tune in at 8:30 a.m. on WMCN Channel 44, and 9 a.m. on WTVE Channel 51. For cable/ satellite listings, or to view the Mass online, visit (TV or online liturgy does not meet the Sunday Mass obligation if you can get to church.) Youth Group Events Contact Gail Toto, Youth Minister, at ymmin@eol.comcastbiz.net or (215) Catholic Heart Work Camp, N. Arlington, NJ, July 27-Aug. 1. A group is forming which will include teens from MMR, St. Rose, Corpus Christi and Epiphany parishes. For more info, visit: epiphanyofourlord.com/youth/hs-youth-group/catholicheart-work-camp-2014/. Steubeville The Parent Meeting will be Sunday, June 8, from 7 7:30 p.m. at HRRCS, 3040 Walton Rd., Plymouth Meeting, All paperwork must be turned in at (or before) this meeting! A mandatory Chaperone meeting will take place from 6 7 p.m., just before the parent meeting. Graduation Party Come celebrate the graduation of our senior members on Sunday, May 18, from 7 9 p.m. at Dave & Buster s at the Plymouth Meeting Mall. The cost includes a private room, buffet dinner, beverages and power cards. You can use money earned from helping at the bake sale or yard sale toward the cost of the event. Gail Toto for the amount you ve raised. RSVP asap for head count. Cost is $22/person. Grads attend free. Yard Sale Thank you to everyone who donated to, assisted with, or shopped at the yard sale! The youth group appreciates your support! Congratulations To member Matthew Kozeniewski who was given an award by CSS in Norristown for Student Volunteer of the Year! Matt faithfully assists each Thursday night at the Food Cupboard, at produce giveaways as well as at special events such as the St. Nicholas Toy Shop where he plays Santa Claus for the children. Food Cupboard Beginning in June, the youth group will assist at the CSS Food Cupboard every Thursday evening for the duration of the summer. Extreme Makeover s TY Pennington s Ultimate Neighborhood Give Back Challenge Catholic Social Services of Montgomery County needs your help! The CSS Food Pantry needs renovation to more effectively serve the community. Due to the current set up of the space, folks have to wait their turn outside, in all types of weather, to receive a bag of pre-packaged food with no choice of what's in the bag. CSS envisions a mini-market where folks can pick out groceries for themselves. Choosing groceries is more dignified as well as efficient since many people have specific dietary needs for medical, religious or cultural reasons. Please visit the link to vote for CSS to be the recipient of funding: for/ Thank you! For more information on the Give Back Challenge program, visit typennington.com/ultimate-neighborhood-give-backchallenge/. Epiphany of Our Lord Church - May 18, 2014 Page 4

5 Youth Awards Congratulations and prayerful best wishes to this year s Youth Awards winners. The Youth Awards were presented last Sunday, May 11, at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. The St. Timothy Award is a national award offered to Catholic youth who demonstrate ~ Christian discipleship ~ A witness to the faith ~ Gospel values through service to others ~ Christian leadership in parish, school, and/or community The three recipients of the St. Timothy Award are: Rebecca Barton, Matthew Kozeniewski, and James Roop Rebecca Barton is receiving this award in recognition of the following: Junior Core team Leader for Epiphany of Our Lord Youth Group for the past two years. Founder and leader of youth group sub-ministry titled RAK, in which the youth do anonymous random acts of kindness for EOL parishioners. Sings in several EOL choirs including the Joyful Noise Liturgical Ministry. Altar server for the past seven years. Participates regularly in EOL Youth Group service projects, camps and outreaches. Matthew Kozeniewski is receiving this award in recognition of the following: Teacher for the 1 st grade Epiphany of Our Lord REP class for the past two years. Junior Core team Leader for Epiphany of Our Lord Youth Group for the past two years. Serves the poor at Catholic Social Services weekly food cupboard and special holiday events and has won an award for Volunteer of the Year. Usher for the Joyful Noise Liturgical Ministry for the past two years. Participates in every community outreach or parish service sponsored by EOL Youth Group. Altar server for the past seven years. James Roop is receiving this award in recognition of the following: Junior Core team Leader for Epiphany of Our Lord Youth Group for the past two years. Core team member of the Joyful Noise Liturgical Ministry for the past two years. Has organized and facilitated fundraisers for EOL Youth Group. Participates regularly in EOL Youth Group service projects, camps and outreaches. Both a witness of the faith to his peers and solid role model for younger youth group members. Almighty God, Hear the prayers we offer for our youth and those who serve the young faithful in our Archdiocese. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, may they bear witness to the gospel message of Jesus, your Son. Fortify them that they will continue to grow in a deeper relationship with you and be devoted members of your Catholic Church. Loving Father, source of love and joy, bless our youth ministry awards winners. They symbolize the faith and devotion of those who serve in the youth and young adult ministry Of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. May they persevere in witnessing to their Catholic faith. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Epiphany of Our Lord Church - May 18, 2014 Page 5

6 MASS INTENTIONS Monday, May 19 8:30 a.m. Rita Horan Tuesday, May 20 8:30 a.m. Marian Hallinan Wednesday, May 21 8:30 a.m. John Brett Thursday, May 22 8:30 a.m. Carolyn Fitzgerald Friday, May 23 8:30 a.m. Jennie Verbrugghe Saturday, May 24 8:30 a.m. Dorothy Janik Parish Office Closed Our Parish Office will be closed Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day. Altar Cleaners The Altar is in need of volunteers to help clean only once every 8 weeks. Please call Dolores Gallagher at (610) Charismatic Prayer Group Meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Parish Center in PC1. Everyone is welcome. Stewardship is a way of life. Tithing is God s Plan for Giving. Last Week s Env. Giving $ 14,122 Last Week s E-Giving $ $ 602 Last Week s Tithe $ 14,724 Last Year s Tithe $ 16,981 Children s Tithe $ 23 From the Pastor: Congratulations and prayerful best wishes to the families of our second grade public, private, regional and home school students who received their First Holy Communion this year. Thank you to our parish staff and volunteers who prepared our students and planned our liturgical celebration. From the Children: Had a communion party. Shared with my sister. I said thank you. I made a card. I read. Stewardship $ 57,904 Severe Weather Offering $ 16,143 Easter $ 33,031 Catholic Home Missions Appeal $ 1,633 Baptism We welcome to our parish family Pierce Alexander Dowdy Baptized May 11 Volunteer Drivers Needed One of our elderly parishioners needs help getting to doctor appointments, shopping, hair dressers, etc. If you could be on a list of possible drivers please call Noel Gallagher at (215) Outreach to our Sick and Elderly. Diane Codde Peter Cosumano* Todd Bailey Vielka DiPietro* Joe Steuer Cathy Fonash* Nora Gallagher* Esperanza Galshack Hanna Garman* Sophia Giamo 10yr. old Joseph Hreha Steve Idzik* Respect Life Roses In Loving Memory of Mary Cefaratti Please Pray For The Sick Carter Janssen Jim Jones, Jr.* Kathryn Kane* Bill Keenan* Michael Koneski Mary Lauer Patricia Miamidian* Helen Miller* Michael O Kane John Paoloca* Mary Pizzico* Jim Philippsen* In observance of Tim Friedy s Birthday (Living) The roses will remain on the Altar in front of The Blessed Mother In Loving Memory & Please Remember in our Prayers Joanne Falgie Who died May 6 Mother of Michele, Rhonda and Steven Falgie Jeff Phipps Phyllis Pupkiewicz* Jill Ramos Deacon Bill Radetzky* Joseph Rozecki Edward Sherbert Katty Tucker Nancy Varaso Sandra Young* *Parishioner Epiphany of Our Lord Church - May 18, 2014 Page 6

7 Epiphany of Our Lord Church 3050 Walton Road, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania Phone: (610) Fax: (610) Pastoral Staff Rev. Joseph J. Quindlen, Pastor Rev. James J. Kelly, In Residence (Retired) Permanent Deacons Kenneth P. Clancy, Emil J. Wernert, Michael Pascarella, Jr. William R. Radetzky (Retired), Joel M. Ziff, (Retired) Parish Office Staff Paris A. DiPietro: Business Manager Constance M. Steuer: Director of Music Lydia Hayward: Business Secretary Anthony R. Mashaintonio: Maintenance Supervisor John F. Phipps: Church Sacristan, part-time Cecilia T. Dadario: Administrative Assistant, part-time JoAnn O Connor: Administrative Assistant Nicole Zimmerman: Information Technology Coordinator, part-time Office of Religious Education (215) Stephanie Quigley: Coordinator, part-time, rep@eol.comcastbiz.net Carla Manno, Administrative Assistant Office of Youth Ministry Gail Toto: Coordinator, part-time (215) ymmin@eol.comcastbiz.net Holy Rosary Regional Catholic School Lisa S. Hoban: Principal, (610) lhoban@holyrosaryregional.com Beth Sheldon: Administrative Assistant 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: 5-6AM, 12-1 PM,1-2PM, 3-4PM, 8-9PM MONDAY: TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: FRIDAY: 5-6AM, 11AM-12PM, 4-5PM 5-6AM, 11AM-12Noon, 2-3PM, 4-5PM, 9-10PM 9-10AM, 4-5PM, 5-6 PM 6-7PM, 7-8PM, 10-11PM 5-6AM, 3-4PM, 7-8PM, 9-10PM, 10-11PM SATURDAY: 6-7AM,11AM-12PM, 12-1PM, 1-2PM, 3-4PM, 7-8PM, 9-10PM 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. SATURDAY: SUNDAY: DAILY: HOLYDAYS: MASS SCHEDULE 5 p.m. Vigil (fulfills the Sunday Obligation) 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., & 11:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Monday to Saturday Vigil at 7 p.m., 8:30 a.m., 12 & 7 p.m. CONFESSIONS Saturday: 3:30-4:30 p.m. and 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. 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. Thank you. 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 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 Epiphany of Our Lord Church - May 18, 2014 Page 7