Epiphany of Our Lord Church. Missionary Cooperation Plan Appeal. 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 13, 2014

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1 Epiphany of Our Lord Church Missionary Cooperation Plan Appeal 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 13, 2014 Help Support Missionaries who Go.... and make disciples of all nations... 3,000 faithful in a Mass procession, Denduluri, India Jardin de Maria Center in Ngombo, Sri Lanka. Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska A Papal Statute directs all of our activities in every diocese. PONTIFICAL MISSION SOCIETIES Society for the Propagation of the Faith Monsignor James T. McDonough Archdiocesan Director Learn more about Catholic Missionaries at Epiphany of Our Lord Church - July 6,2014 Page 1

2 Sister Dorothy Giloley Receives Service Award Sister Dorothy Giloley, S.S.J., Director of Religious Education for the 400,000 square mile Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska, has been assigned by the Pontifical Mission Societies to speak at our parish for this year s Missionary Cooperation Plan Appeal next weekend, July The 2014 Summer MCP Appeals provide Philadelphia-area based (and some foreign based) Missionaries the opportunity to raise support for their specific communities. All of the MCP Appeal Collection funds Missionary activity: 92% of the parish collection is sent directly to the participating Missionary group; 5% supports the Archbishop Chaput s fund for Missionaries; and 3% is directed to a One Family in Mission fund to help Missionaries with administrative expenses or subsidize projects that support evangelization and the work of the Missions locally. Before Sister Dorothy began her missionary work in Alaska, she had the privilege to minister to the poor in inner city Philadelphia and the hollows of West Virginia. She served as Campus Minister at Drexel University, Temple University and Saint Peter University in New Jersey. However, the desire and dream to be a missionary had been planted in her heart many years before. She explains, From the time I was very young - in grade school- I knew I wanted to be a missionary. Sister began her ministry in Alaska in August 2001, as the DRE at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Anchorage. Two years later, she was asked to work in the Fairbanks Diocese with the Franciscan Sisters in the Yupik Eskimo villages in Southwest Alaska. While there she served as a catechist, developed a sacramental program, assisted the native deacons and administrators in two parishes and taught music in both schools in Kindergarten through grade 6 (including keyboard and guitar lessons after school!). In January 2005, Sister was appointed to her current ministry as the Diocesan Director of Religious Education for the Fairbanks Diocese. In this role she oversees catechetical, sacramental and adult faith formation programs, along with serving as a resource in religious education to the 24 Yupik Eskimo parishes in Southwest Alaska. Traveling is a major facet of Sister s ministry; she visits 13 native villages in the bush, eight Athabaskan parishes in interior Alaska, four Inupiat Eskimo parishes in the Northwest, a parish in Barrow on the Arctic Ocean and nine other parishes which can be reached by car. Her residence and office are located in the Saint Therese House of Prayer in Fairbanks on the grounds of the Cathedral and the Chancery. St Therese, along with Sister Dorothy Giloley SSJ, Recipient Monsignor William Ketchum Service Award Our Lady of the Arctic Snows, is the patroness of the Fairbanks Diocese. This holds significant meaning for Sister and she says, I have great devotion to St. Therese and I have prayed with her relic with many people who have been healed through her intercession. Epiphany of Our Lord Church - July 6,2014 Page 2

3 Catholic Campaign for Human Development Each year the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops sponsors a nationwide collection in support of the Catholic Church s longstanding efforts to reduce poverty by addressing its root causes. In the Archdiocese of Philadelphia this year, the annual collection will take place this weekend, July Funds collected support antipoverty projects across the country, and in the communities and neighborhoods of our own region, that enable our less fortunate brothers and sisters to become agents of their own progress and human development. For more information on the good work that CCHD funds, visit the USCCB-sponsored website at: Steubenville Reunion Picnic Join us this Sunday, July 13, 5:30 p.m. at the Toto House, Norristown. Food, volleyball, games and more! Alternate rain date will be announced if needed. RSVP to Gail Toto at ymmin@eol.comcastbiz.net. Monthly Vigil for Life Please join the Pro-Life community on Saturday, July 19, for prayer and witnessing at Planned Parenthood, 12th & Locust Sts., Philadelphia, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. This will be followed by Mass at 9 a.m. at the Cathedral Chapel. After Mass there will be a Summit at 10 a.m.: A review of Our Crisis Pregnancy Services with guest speaker Amy Stoner of Catholic Social Services. Sponsored by the archdiocesean Office for Life and Family and the Pro-Life Union. We will carpool from the Epiphany parking lot leaving promptly at 6:15 a.m. to catch a SEPTA train at the Norristown Transportation Center. Questions, please contact Bernie Toth at (610) Epiphany 55 Club There will be a reunion of former Epiphany 55 Club members at Whitpain Tavern, DeKalb Pike in Blue Bell, on Wednesday, July 30, from 4-5 p.m. Dinner is on your own. Any questions, call Frank DeVito at (215) Thank You Blood Donors We are very grateful to all who donated in our July 3rd blood drive. 74 pints of blood were collected from 76 donors. All who contributed to this successful drive were remembered in a special way at Mass on Saturday, July 5. 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 Oct. 31. Junior Legion of Mary If you are between the ages of eight and 17, Mother of Peace Junior Praesidium invites you to join the Legion of Mary. Weekly meetings are held at 510 Green St., Norristown, where youth pray the rosary and discuss the Catholic faith. Each week members work in teams visiting nursing homes, working in the Legion of Mary Office, or evangelizing in Norristown. Legion works can count as service hours in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. For further information, contact Father Francis G. Lendacky, spiritual director of the Mary, Hope for the Future Senior Praesidium, at (215) , or r.edel.lukens@villanova.edu, (610) Catholic Charities Appeal Update Archdiocesan Goal $10,000,000 EOL Goal: $ 95,031 As of 6/27/2014 $ 51,980 Percentage of goal 54% Number of Gifts 290 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. Learn How Your Business Can Receive Tax Credits & Support Holy Rosary Students! Companies can receive tax credits of up to 90% by making Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) donations to Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS). Donations can be earmarked for scholarships for Holy Rosary Regional Catholic School students. BLOCS is an independent charitable organization supported by companies, foundations, and individuals in the five-county Philadelphia region. BLOCS awards thousands of scholarships to students each year. Holy Rosary students received more than $23,000 in BLOCS scholarship money during the school year. BLOCS uses the OSTC donations to provide tuition assistance to eligible students residing in the boundaries of a low-achieving public school to attend Catholic school. St. Patrick s Church Is looking for a Parish Manager who has business, managerial and maintenance experience. The candidate should have a degree in business and have worked as a manager. Simple construction and handwork experience is a plus. If interested, please send your resume to stpatnorris@comcast.net attention Fr. Gus Puleo, or please call the Parish Office at (610) for more information. Epiphany of Our Lord Church - July 6,2014 Page 3

Bob Koneski Memorial Holy Rosary Regional CYO Golf Outing & BBQ Bash at the Barn Bob Koneski Memorial Holy Rosary Regional CYO Golf Outing & BBQ Bash Friday, Sept.

m. Dinner at 5 p.m. Golf & BBQ Bash $135 - paid by Sept. 12 $145 - Sept.

(Beer & Wine) BBQ Bash Only - $35.00 To register for golf/dinner or to donate an item for Auction/Raffle visit www.bobkoneskicyogolfouting.

com or contact: Chris Koneski at (610) 547-6194 I am unable to attend, but please accept my contribution of $ Sponsorship Registration Form Gladiator Sponsor -$900

deductible portion of this sponsorship is $250 Signage at BBQ Bash Hole sign Full page advertisement Hole Sponsor -$100 Tax deductible portion of this sponsorship is

4 Bob Koneski Memorial Holy Rosary Regional CYO Golf Outing & BBQ Bash at the Barn Bob Koneski Memorial Holy Rosary Regional CYO Golf Outing & BBQ Bash Friday, Sept. 19 Golf at Meadowlands Country Club 10 a.m. Shot Gun Start- Scramble Format BBQ, Beer, Prizes, DJ & Dancing To follow at the Barn at Mermaid Doors and Bar Open at 3 p.m. Dinner at 5 p.m. Golf & BBQ Bash $135 - paid by Sept. 12 $145 - Sept Golf Includes: Skills Competition Gift Bag at registration Lunch Beverage stations on course Beer, Gatorade, Soft Drinks Prize at BBQ Bash Dinner & Open Bar (Beer & Wine) BBQ Bash Only - $35.00 To register for golf/dinner or to donate an item for Auction/Raffle visit holyrosarycyogolfouting@gmail.com or contact: Chris Koneski at (610) I am unable to attend, but please accept my contribution of $ Sponsorship Registration Form Gladiator Sponsor -$900 Tax deductible portion of this sponsorship is $360 Foursome for golf and BBQ Bash Signage at BBQ Bash Hole sign Full page advertisement Patio Sponsor -$250 Tax deductible portion of this sponsorship is $250 Signage at BBQ Bash Hole sign Full page advertisement Hole Sponsor -$100 Tax deductible portion of this sponsorship is $100 Hole Sign ½ page advertisement Patron -$50 Tax deductible portion of this sponsorship is $50 ½ page advertisement Sponsor Name: Address: Phone: Contact Person: Ad or Message for Program (please include business card): Please make all checks payable to Holy Rosary Regional CYO Golf Outing Please mail sponsorship form and payment to: Chris Koneski 23 Yorktown Court Blue Bell, PA Epiphany of Our Lord Church - July 6,2014 Page 4

YOUTH SERVICE The EOL Youth Group wishes to extend a helping

seniors or those otherwise unable to perform outdoor tasks.

or email the youth minister, Gail Toto, at ymmin@eol.

net to request a day of service; no money accepted only

The youth minister will contact you to set up a date and time.

Raking, Weeding, Gardening, Grass Cutting, Car Washing You

YOUTH SERVICE REQUEST Name: Parishioner: Y N Address:

5 YOUTH SERVICE The EOL Youth Group wishes to extend a helping hand to those within the parish who are disabled, homebound, seniors or those otherwise unable to perform outdoor tasks. Complete the form below and drop it off at the parish office or the youth minister, Gail Toto, at ymmin@eol.comcastbiz.net to request a day of service; no money accepted only prayers. The youth minister will contact you to set up a date and time. Services Offered Small Hedge Trimming, Flower Planting, Leaf Raking, Weeding, Gardening, Grass Cutting, Car Washing You provide the supplies, we ll provide the elbow grease! YOUTH SERVICE REQUEST Name: Parishioner: Y N Address: City/Town: Phone: SERVICE(S) NEEDED (please circle) Hedge Trimming, Flower Planting, Leaf Raking, Weeding, Gardening, Grass Cutting, Car Washing Epiphany of Our Lord Church - July 6,2014 Page 5

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, July14 8:30 a.m. Robert Molinelli Tuesday, July 15 8:30 a.m. Maryanne Koehler Wednesday, July 16 8:30 a.m. James Lavin, Jr. Thursday, July 17 8:30 a.m. Rita Haarmeyer Friday, July 18 8:30 a.

6 MASS INTENTIONS Monday, July14 8:30 a.m. Robert Molinelli Tuesday, July 15 8:30 a.m. Maryanne Koehler Wednesday, July 16 8:30 a.m. James Lavin, Jr. Thursday, July 17 8:30 a.m. Rita Haarmeyer Friday, July 18 8:30 a.m. Hannah Garman Saturday, July 19 8:30 a.m. Joseph Baker Charismatic Prayer Group Meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Parish Center in PC1. Everyone is welcome. Volunteer Drivers Needed Our elderly parishioners need help getting to doctor appointments. If you could be on a list of possible drivers, please call Noel Gallagher at (215) Outreach to our Sick and Elderly. TV Mass for the Homebound Is someone you love unable to get to church? TV Mass on 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.) Stewardship is a way of life. Tithing is God s Plan for Giving. Last Week s Env. Giving $ 12,972 Last Week s E-Giving $ 4,069 Last Week s Tithe $ 17,041 Last Year s Tithe $ 17,955 Children s Tithe $ From the Pastor: Maybe it s time to ask ourselves if working on Sundays is true freedom, Pope Francis remarked July 5 during his visit to Molise, an agricultural region in the heart of Southern Italy. From the Children: I prayed for America. I sing. Swimming with my family. Cleaned the house. Praying for the innocent souls of flight 930. Playing with my cousin. Altar Flowers For the benefit of those new to our parish, or not aware of this devotion, following are the details of our Altar Flowers Donations. The Art and Environment volunteers are devoted to make the altar look beautiful for every occasion. Arrangements can be sponsored by individuals in memory of the deceased, or for a special intention for the living. Your donation to the Altar Flowers helps our altar look beautiful. Call Lydia Hayward at the rectory (610) to reserve the date. Pro-Life Rose Devotion to Mary Roses can be sponsored by individuals in memory of the deceased, or for a special intention for the living. Proceeds are used by EOL s Respect Life Committee to support various pro-life activities. They are an important source of income. It s only $10 for the week and it consists of a specially selected, beautiful rose, which adorns the Blessed Mother s shrine for a week beginning Saturday. The Rose is very popular and we only have a few spaces left. Don t miss on those specific dates. To sponsor a rose and reserve the date, call Lydia Hayward at the 610) Checks are payable to the Respect Life Committee or you can pay cash in the Parish Office. Please Pray For The Sick Helena Angle* Diane Codde Peter Cosumano* Todd Bailey Cathy Fonash* Nora Gallagher* Esperanza Galshack Sophia Giamo 10yr. old Joseph Hreha Steve Idzik* Carter Janssen Jim Jones, Jr.* Carry Your Rosary Everyday When you carry a Rosary, Satan has a headache. When you use it, he collapses. When he sees you praying it, he faints. Let us pray the rosary every time, so that he'll keep fainting. Kathryn Kane* Bill Keenan* John & Terry Kelly* Michael Koneski Mary Lauer Patricia Miamidian* Debbie Miller Helen Miller* Michael O Kane John Paoloca* Mary Pizzico* Jim Philippsen* Jeff Phipps Phyllis Pupkiewicz* Jill Ramos Deacon Bill Radetzky* Joseph Rozecki Edward Sherbert Joe Steuer Katty Tucker Nancy Varaso Sandra Young* *Parishioner Epiphany of Our Lord Church - July 6,2014 Page 6

Epiphany of Our Lord Church 3050 Walton Road, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania 19462 Phone: (610) 828-8634 Fax: (610) 828-1802 E-Mail: epiphanych@comcast.net www.epiphanyofourlord.

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.

Dadario: Administrative Assistant, part-time JoAnn O Connor: Administrative Assistant Nicole Zimmerman: Information Technology Coordinator, part-time Office of Religious Education www.

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 - July 6,2014 Page 7

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