Epiphany of Our Lord Church

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1 Epiphany of Our Lord Church Fifth Sunday of Lent March 13, 2016

2 Solidarity Fund for the Church in Latin American The second collection this weekend, Mar , is for the Church in Latin America. Knights of Columbus Carnation Sale The Epiphany Knights of Columbus are offering carnations in honor of Saint Patrick s Day after Masses this weekend, Mar Donation $1.00. A Reflection on Lent We pray to deepen our relationship with God and reflect on what type of person we are called to be. We fast to remove the things that get in the way of our relationship with God. In our hunger, we are reminded that everything we have is a gift from God and that there are many who do not have enough to eat. We give alms to our brothers and sisters in need, honoring Jesus call to serve our neighbors. Final Mass at SS. Cosmas and Damian Parish The parish of SS. Cosmas and Damian will celebrate its final Mass as a worship site this Sunday, Mar. 13, at 3 p.m. All are welcome to join. Parish Pastoral Council Tuesday, Mar. 15, at 7 p.m. The Little White Book Complimentary copies of The Little White Book for the Easter Season will be distributed after Mass next weekend, Mar The Little White Book, published by the Diocese of Saginaw, offers six-minute reflections on the Resurrection Narrative. Any remaining books will be at the back of Church. For further information, contact Joan Purcell at (610) Cultural Heritage Mass Join Archbishop Chaput to celebrate the diversity and universality of the Native American, Asian, African, European, Caribbean and Brazilian Catholic communities of our local church at Mass on Saturday, Mar. 19, 2 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia. Easter Flowers Second Collection Next Sunday, Mar. 20 Footsteps to the Cross Contemporary Stations of the Cross with Bethany Music Ministry will take place next Sunday, Mar. 20, 7:30 p.m. at St. Titus. Footsteps is a prayerful meditation told through Scripture, narration and music. All are welcome. Giver of Life Blood Drive Our next parish blood drive will be Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2-7 p.m. in Grady Hall (Holy Rosary Regional Catholic School gym). All who are at least 17 years old, weighing 110 lbs or more, and are in good health, are encouraged to donate blood frequently. The Red Cross will be accepting DOUBLE RED BLOOD CELLS at this drive. This process takes about 20 minutes longer. Blood types needed are O and B. Donors must meet the following minimums: Males: 130 lbs & 5 1 tall; females: 155 lbs & 5 5 tall; all donors must have iron levels at or above 40%. Donation interval is 16 weeks. If you are anemic (have low iron), you can increase your red cell count by eating red meat, fish, poultry, liver, iron-fortified cereals, beans, raisins and prunes. If you have specific questions about your eligibility, call the Red Cross at GIVE LIFE. Please complete the form below and return it via the collection basket or the mail slot located in the front door of the parish office. Please remember to bring a valid I.D. with you. BLOOD DRIVE WEDNESDAY, MAR p.m. Name: Address: Phone: Preferred Time: Please bring a form of valid I.D. Voter Registration Christians have a duty to be politically active, to register and vote, and to speak up about issues that affect the common good. We have the opportunity to vote for a pro-life president who could defund Planned Parenthood and could appoint multiple pro-life Supreme Court judges. Last day to register to vote before the primary election is Monday, Mar. 28. Registration materials and absentee ballots are available in the church vestibule or online at SurePortalHome.aspx. Annual Run for Life Save the date! A Baby s Breath s annual Run for Life will take place on Saturday, Apr. 16, at Norristown Farm Park. Participants can chose to run the 5k or, walk or wheel the 1 mile loop. Pre-register by Thursday, Mar. 31, at

3 LENTEN SCHEDULE 2016 Lenten Weekday Masses Mar Monday through Saturday - 8:30 A.M. Stations of the Cross Thursday, Mar. 17 7:00 P.M. (Parish) Friday, Mar. 18 1:30 P.M. (School Children) Lenten Confessions Wednesdays, Mar. 16 & 23 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. No Confessions on Holy Saturday Mar. 26 Morning Prayer During Lent, the daily recitation of the Rosary will begin at 7:50 a.m. followed by Morning Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours and Mass at 8:30 a.m. EASTER SCHEDULE 2016 Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion Sunday, Mar. 20 (Palm will be distributed at all Masses) Saturday Vigil at 5 p.m.; Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (with Outdoor Procession) and 11:30 a.m. Sacrament of Penance Wednesday, Mar. 23, 7-8 p.m. Holy Thursday Mar. 24 No Morning Mass 7 p.m. - Mass of the Lord s Supper with Transferal of the Most Blessed Sacrament 9 p.m. - Night Prayer ~ Adoration until 10 p.m. Good Friday Mar a.m. - Morning Prayer 3 p.m. - Celebration of the Lord s Passion Holy Saturday Mar a.m. - Morning Prayer 12 noon - Blessing of Food Baskets for Easter (No 3:30 p.m. Confessions; No 5 p.m. Vigil Mass) 7 p.m. - The Easter Vigil Easter Sunday Mar. 27 Masses at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The Adoration Chapel will be closed from Holy Thursday at 7 p.m. until Easter Sunday at 1 p.m. Retreat for Caregivers The Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point, NJ, is hosting a retreat for caregivers of medically fragile or special needs family members and to those adult children now caring for their aging parents the weekend of Apr Cost: $135/person, double occupancy. Visit to register. Divine Mercy Weekend Retreat Join Msgr. John Esseff, a former spiritual director for Blessed Mother Teresa, along with Rev. Ronan Murphy and Fr. Steven DeLacy the weekend of Apr. 1-3 at the Malvern Retreat House. Register by Monday, Mar. 21, at malvernretreat.com. Divine Mercy Holy Hour On Sunday, Apr. 3, at 3 p.m. at St. Eleanor Church, Collegeville, at which you can obtain the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy indulgence. For further information, contact Gerry Daly at (610) Little Sisters Spring Concert The Little Sisters of the Poor invite you to their Spring concert featuring the Irish group, RUNA at Villanova University s Jake Nevin Field House on Saturday, Apr. 2. Doors open at 6 p.m. General admission is $50/ person (students: $20, ages 12 & under: $10) which includes food and beverages. Tickets can be ordered at littlesistersofthepoorphiladelphia.org or by calling (215) Monthly Support Groups for Moms and Dads The Guardians a group for fathers will meet next on Tuesday, Apr. 5, 7-8 p.m. To register, Deacon Langsdorf at deaconlangsdorf@gmail.com. The Mom Café for mothers will meet next on Tuesday, Apr. 5, 9:30-11 a.m. To register, Angela McClellan at corpuschristiaff@yahoo.com. Both groups meet at Corpus Christi in the Religious Ed. room located inside the church to the far right. Spiritual Baby Shower The Respect Life Committee s annual Spiritual Baby Shower will be Apr. 2-3 and Apr We will collect gifts the weekend of Apr Baskets containing colorful Easter eggs, with gift ideas inside, will be at all doors as well as in the vestibule. Please do not wrap gifts. All financial gifts should be placed and checks payable should be made out to Respect Life Epiphany of Our Lord. Knights of Columbus Vacation Raffle The KoC Vacation Raffle drawing will take place Saturday, Apr. 23, at the 25th Anniversary Celebration.

4 Knights of Columbus Council # th Anniversary HELP US CELEBRATE OUR 25TH ANNIVESARY Jubilee Year of Mercy Pilgrimage Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Saturday, Apr a.m.-9 p.m. SATURDAY, APR. 23 Plymouth County Club Grand Ballroom Doors open at 6 p.m., Buffet at 7 p.m. Music & Dancing 8-11 p.m. Featuring THE MUSIC OF FRANK SINATRA Performed by Angelo Babbaro Buses will leave from St. Maria Goretti Parking Lot, Hatfield. Angelo has appeared on the largest of stages and now brings his unique Sinatra sound to us! You can catch a glimpse of his incredible sound by searching his name on YouTube or Google. $40/person $75/couple $280/table of eight $350/table of ten EVENT OPEN TO ALL For information and tickets contact: Frank McCreesh (610) Steve Charnitski (215) Eric Trefz (856) Ed O Hanlon (610) Please make checks payable to Knights of Columbus Council # Archbishop Chaput will conclude the day with Mass. Cost: $60/adult & $10/child Bring a lunch and money for dinner at Union Station. To register, visit During this Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis concedes a plenary indulgence, with the customary conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion, and prayer in keeping with his prayer intentions) to all members of the faithful.

5 PASTORAL GUIDANCE FOR THE READJUSTED RUBRIC IN THE ROMAN MISSAL FOR THE WASHING OF FEET OFFICE FOR DIVINE WORSHIP ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA January 26, 2016 BACKGROUND The washing of feet, in imitation of the Lord on the night before he died, has a very long and remarkable history. Through the centuries, this practice did not take place in the context of the Sacred Liturgy. Rather, in the tradition, it often occurred in monasteries of monks and nuns as a devotional practice. There is also evidence that the Elect had their feet washed in anticipation of their Easter Vigil Baptism. Popes and Bishops during different periods, on occasion, carried out the washing of feet in a non-liturgical setting. The Roman Missal (1570) that followed the Council of Trent called for the washing of feet when convenient. The liturgical reform of Holy Week in 1955 (Maxima Redemptionis nostrae mysteria, November 30, 1955) called for the washing of feet of twelve men during the Mass of the Lord s Supper, after the reading of the Gospel of John, if opportune, to show the humility and charity of Christ to his chosen Twelve. The editions of the Roman Missal that have followed the Second Vatican Council, including the most recent 2000/2008 third edition, continued with the 1955 provision for selected men (viri selecti) to have their feet washed during the Mass of the Lord s Supper, but without specifying a number....the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, in 1987, in light of the developing practice of both men and women having their feet washed, acknowledged the legitimacy of an inclusive interpretation of selected men so that the more eminent sign of Christian charity among all disciples might be more fully expressed on Holy Thursday. READJUSTED RUBRIC TO THE ROMAN MISSAL On January 6, 2016, Cardinal Robert Sarah, the Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, issued a decree in response to a request of Pope Francis to vary the existing rubric found in the current Roman Missal. This rubric for the washing of feet, The men who have been chosen are led by the ministers, is now changed to read, Those who are chosen from amongst the people of God are led by the ministers. According to the above mentioned decree, pastors may select a small group of the faithful to represent the variety and unity of each part of the people of God. Such small groups can be made up of men and women, and it is appropriate that they consist of people young and old, healthy and sick, clerics, consecrated men and women and laity. Those chosen should offer themselves freely. Sound instruction on the meaning of the washing of feet should be provided for the full participation of all. FULLER MEANING The washing of feet on Holy Thursday, especially following the reading of John s Gospel with its vivid description of this scene, is a many-layered sacramental gesture. One of the meanings of the sign is the example that Jesus gives to his own disciples, the Twelve, to offer themselves in sacrificing service, an offering expected of them especially as sharers in his unique Priesthood. Another meaning, and one emphasized by the adjusted rubric, is the example of Jesus himself in offering his life in limitless charity for the salvation of all. No one is excluded from the saving love of Christ which becomes the new Commandment of the Teacher for all of us. Following the example of the One who has loved us, all followers are bound to love one another without distinction or exception. PASTORAL PRACTICE The washing of feet may be included wherever the Mass of the Lord s Supper is celebrated. However, it is not obligatory. If pastoral considerations suggest it, then it should be carefully carried out to reflect the example and commandment of Christ and not be seen as the central action of the Mass. The washing of feet cannot be substituted with the washing of hands or any other gesture. The rite is to be carried out by bishops and priests only, in the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy, who are in imitation of Christ the Priest. Deacons and others may assist with what is needed for the washing of the feet but do not wash feet. Excerpted from the publication by the Office for Divine Worship on January 27, 2016

6 Youth Group Pilgrimage Save the date for a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa on Sunday, Apr. 24, 12-6 p.m. The trip will include Mass, confession, a chance to walk through the Jubilee Year of Mercy Holy Door, outdoor scavenger hunt, dinner and more. Bus service will be provided. Parents welcome. More information will be made available closer to the date of the trip. Religious Education Registration for the Religious Education Program (REP) for grades 1 through 7 is open. Information, online registration form and costs can be found at The Religious Education Program (REP) invites you to volunteer in our ministry as a teacher (catechist) or aide for the year on Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m., from September to May. Instructional materials are provided. Youth are welcomed and encouraged to volunteer as aides; service hours as acts of charity are provided. Your help is greatly needed and appreciated. For more information, call Stephanie Quigley, Coordinator of Religious Education, at (215) or rep@eol.comcastbiz.net. Electronic Giving Did you know that you can have your donations to the parish automatically deducted each week? Our E- giving program allows parishioners to select the dates and amounts they wish to give ahead of time. Simply fill out the form, available at wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2016-church- CONTRIB.pdf, and return to the parish office. For additional information, contact the parish office. Stewardship is a way of life. Tithing is God s Plan for Giving. Our Sunday Offering 2/28/2016 $ 13, 840 Our Sunday Offering 3/1/2015 $ 13, 653 Children s Sunday Offering $ Operation Rice Bowl $ 1,858 Thank you for your continued support! From the Pastor: Let us embark on the journey together, as Church,...and keeping our gaze fixed on the Crucifix. He, loving us, invites us to be reconciled with God and to return to Him, in order to find ourselves again. -Pope Francis Ash Wednesday Feb. 10, 2016 From the Children: Took care of my dog after surgery. Shared with my sister. Please Remember in Prayer Margaret M. Morano Who died Feb. 29 Mother of Michael (& Joette), Thomas (& Linda), Robert (& Eileen), Kathy (& Mark) and wife of the late Michael J. Morano. Adoration Chapel Votive Candles Are Dedicated for: Mar. 6 Elsie Tkach Patricia Baralt Miriam Beaumont* Walter Bohn Bartholomew Cahan Maureen Cahan Stacy Callahan, 8yrs old Joseph DeLuca III Barbara Diehl Aubrey Fells Esperanza Galshack* Christopher Greuters, 7yrs old MASS INTENTIONS Monday, Mar. 14 8:30 a.m. Donna Roccia Tuesday, Mar. 15 8:30 a.m. Bill Keenan Wednesday, Mar. 16 8:30 a.m. Reinehr & Purcell Families Thursday, Mar. 17 8:30 a.m. Rita Haarmeyer Friday, Mar. 18 8:30 a.m. Scott Keller, 2nd Anniversary Saturday, Mar. 19 8:30 a.m. Maryanne Koehler Mar. 13 Scott Keller Please Pray For The Sick Steven Hedricks Mark Hines* Barbara Jean Kathy Kane* John P. Kelly* Carol Lawrence Debbie McDevitt Helen Miller* Mary Mirabile* Mike McCullough Jack Muir* Mar. 13 Special Intention In Loving Memory 2015 Contribution Statement eolc.contributionstatement@gmail.com or call the Parish Office at (610) if you are interested in receiving a statement. Pregnancy Hotline Pregnant and need help? Call the hotline at , 24/7, for assistance with pro-life options, supportive counseling and other resources. Sybil Nahrgang* Janet O Connor* Michael Parrillo Mary Pizzico* Margaret Reinehr Jill Ramos Gloria Scandale* Katty Tucker Daniel White* *Parishioner

7 Epiphany of Our Lord Church Tel (610) Fax (610) Walton Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA For website or bulletin questions: 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 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, Plymouth Meeting, PA Lisa S. Hoban: Principal lhoban@holyrosaryregional.com Beth Sheldon: Adm. Assistant bsheldon@holyrosaryregional.com Mass Schedule Saturday 5 p.m. Vigil (fulfills the Sunday Obligation) Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., & 11:30 a.m. Daily 8:30 a.m. Monday to Saturday Holydays 7 p.m. Vigil, 8:30 a.m., 12:05 & 7 p.m. Confessions Saturday 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. Saturday By appointment only Sunday By appointment only A mail slot is located in the parish office 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 parish office at epiphanych@comcast.net during office hours. Also, please advise our office staff of any change of address, telephone number or family status. 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 parish office. 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 Saturday. Healing Mass 1st Saturday of the month at 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion for the Sick and Homebound If you or a member of your family is ill and unable to attend Sunday 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. 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: 5-6AM, 11AM-12PM, 4-5PM TUESDAY: 5-6 AM, 11AM-12PM 2-3PM, 4-5PM, 9-10PM WEDNESDAY: 4-5PM, 5-6 PM THURSDAY: 6-7PM, 7-8PM, 10-11PM FRIDAY: 5-6 PM, 3-4PM, 6-7PM, 7-8PM, 9-10PM, 10-11PM SATURDAY: 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, i.e., books, magazines, metals, prayer cards, rosaries, etc.

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