The Community of the Holy Name of Jesus January 5, The Epiphany

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1 The Community of the Holy Name of Jesus January 5, 2014

2 Holy Name Parish January 5, 2014 Cedar Lake, Indiana Liturgical Schedule Saturday, January 4 7:00 AM At Friary 5:00 PM Baptism Betty Sims Ed Wietecha Sunday, January 5 7:00 AM Chester & Harriet Cabaj 9:00 AM Bernie Kenning 11:00 AM Intention of Parishioners Monday, January 6 Tuesday, January 7 Wednesday, January 8 Thursday, January 9 Friday, January 10 Adam Csikos Saturday, January 11 7:00 AM At Friary 5:00 PM Intention of Norbert & Lucille Shroka 60th Anniversary Sunday, January 12 The Baptism of the Lord 7:00 AM Josephine & Arthur Michaels 9:00 AM Kenny Blakeman 11:00 AM Baptism Intention of Parishioners Gospel Reflection January 5, 2014 Is 60:1 6; Ps 72:1 2, 7 8, 10 11, Eph 3:2 3, 5 6; Mt 2:1 12 Today s reading from Isaiah is an obvious fit with the Gospel reading. The magi in Matthew represent the nations of the world coming to greet the newborn king of the Jews. It is easy to understand how early Christians could see that visitation as a fulfillment of the text in Isaiah; our prophet envisioned a time when Zion would rejoice, for the glory of the Lord shines upon you. The gifts of gold and frankincense carried from Sheba are two of the three offerings presented by the magi in the Gospel. For Matthew and his church, God s promises, fulfilled for Jerusalem centuries earlier, are being fulfilled once again in Jesus. In Ephesians we hear of the mystery, made known to me by revelation, concerning God s gift of salvation offered to the gentiles. Paul, the apostle to the gentiles, encourages his audience to persevere in their faith. God has called them to also share in the promises made to Abraham. They are coheirs / and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus. There is a marked contrast between King Herod and the magi in today s Gospel. In order to assist the magi, Herod, king of the Jews, consults all the chief priests and the scribes to discover the place where the Christ was to be born. The Hebrew Scriptures point to Bethlehem of Judea. Following this information and the star, the magi arrive at the place where the child was. They respond with joy when they discover the child, and they present him with gifts fit for a king. Herod, on the other hand, who needs no star to lead him to the Messiah, is greatly troubled by the news of Jesus s birth and seeks to have him eliminated. His response to the birth of Jesus reminds us that even the Prince of Peace is sometimes greeted with violence. For reflection: Do I strive to walk in God s light? Do I, like the magi, sometimes see God s presence in the world around me?

3 Events for the Month January ~ 4 PM Dia de los Reyes Celebration (CB) 6 ~ 7 PM RCIA at SJE 8 PM AA (CB) 8 PM Alanon (CR2) 7 ~ 5 PM St. Clare Kitchen (CB) 7 PM Confirmation Class 7 PM Parish Life Meeting (CR1) 8 ~ 9:30 AM MOMS Group (CR2) 5-7 PM Parish Office Open 6:30 ~ 8:30 Grief Support (LR) 6:30 PM Pastoral Council Meeting (CR1) 9 ~ 9:15 AM Adult Faith Sharing (FFO) 10 AM AA (CB) 6 PM St. Vincent depaul Meeting (CR1) 11 ~ 9 AM AA (CR2) 9:30 AM SVDP Orientation (FFO) Ministry Appreciation Dinner 12 ~ 10:15 AM Generations of Faith (Gym) 11 AM Baptism 13 ~ 6 PM Generations of Faith (Gym) 7 PM RCIA at SJE 8 PM AA (CB) 8 PM Alanon (CR2) 14 ~ 5 PM St. Clare Kitchen (CB) 15 ~ 5-7 PM Parish Office open 6:30~8:30 PM Grief Support 16 ~ 9:15 AM Adult Faith Sharing (FFO) 10 AM AA (CB) 6:30 PM Finance Committee Meeting (CR1) 18 ~ 9 AM AA (CR2) 10 AM Lector Worship (C & CB) 19 ~ Noon SVDP Council (CB) Reconciliation Meeting Parents & Children 20 ~ Martin Luther King Day 7 PM RCIA at SJE 8 PM AA (CB) 8 PM Alanon (CR2) 21 ~ 5 PM St. Clare Kitchen (CB) 7 PM Confirmation Class 7 PM Ecumenical Service Here 22 ~ 5-7 PM Parish Office open Location for Events: PC Parish Center CB Church Basement FFO Faith Formation Office ~ Parish Center G Gym LR Living Room DR Dining Room CR1 New addition upstairs conference room CR2 New addition downstairs conference room Faith Formation Generations of Faith News All are welcome to join us for our January GOF sessions on the topic of almsgiving. This is one of the three pillars that all major religions practice: Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. We will explore why this is an important part of our tradition and practice in the Catholic Church. Sessions will meet in the Gym on Sunday, January 12 at 10:15 AM and Monday, January 13 at 6 PM. Catholic Coffee Clutch All adults in the parish are invited to join our weekly conversations about faith, life, taxes, the latest movies and how it all comes together in our Catholic lives. We meet at 9:15 AM in the Faith Formation Office. Planning to Marry? The Diocese requires that couples begin preparing for their marriage in the church at least six months prior to their wedding date. Couples must contact Father Ed to get started Holy Name Parish will offer a marriage preparation session in the near future. For information, contact Dan & Zara Fagen to register: zarafagen@yahoo.com; SPONSOR OF THE WEEK Goldie s Auto Body This bulletin is brought to us weekly, free of charge thanks to our sponsors. Please view this complete ad on the back of the bulletin and be sure to patronize our advertisers and let them know you saw their ad in the bulletin.

4 Those who need our prayers Florence Armstrong Bob & Lida Barney Bill Bradtke Eva & Joe Brav, Sr. Ray & Josephine Chmielewski Mary Lou Deno Bob & Jean Eberle Margaret Engle Ann Gadomski Gail Gold Ed & Marie Govert Joey Guerrero Rosemarie Haberlin Mickey Hasse Karen Hathaway Mary Hays Jovita Herrera Rosalie Hoffman Henry Huppenthal Amalia Hutchins Richard Johnson Bruce Kitchell Mary Kozlowski Jeff Kubiak Monica & Fred Kujawa Dale Laking Debbie Longfellow Tom Manning Jo Manes Dean Martin Joy Marzynski Mary Jane & Jim Molnar Dan & Dodie Nolan Jeff Obarski Joe O Dea Robert O Donnell Maureen Oxley Ray Radzinski Cecelia Rahaw Bob Reeves Ed Regnier Michael & Carol Rowe Lucille Shroka Eric Sprehe Bea Stecyk Barb Stuart Gerry Thiel Mary Lynn Urbanski Ed Wachter Pat & Rich Wisniewski Greg Wornhoff Matthew Yakubik Cathy Zajac Bob Zerby Peace & Justice Tamale Sale Fundraiser Sponsored by the Holy Name Hispanic Ministry Unidos in Christ (United in Christ) Pre-orders will be taken after Mass on the weekends of January February 1-2 Pickup will be after Mass February 8-9 Hosts for Portrait Sittings Needed Looking for a reason to get out of the house during February/March? The Parish Directory Committee is looking for individuals who would like to help sign-in people when they arrive to have their portraits taken for the directory. Volunteers are needed to cover 2-3 hour shifts. Times are 2 PM to 9 PM on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturdays. Dates are February 19th through March 8th. Those who help out will receive a $25 coupon to be used toward the price of their portrait packages. If interested, please contact Nancy Kozlowski at

5 Parish Life Volunteer Appreciation Night The Parish Life Committee is sponsoring a Volunteer Appreciation Night. It will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2014, after 5 PM Mass at the Great Oaks Banquet Hall (13109 Wicker Avenue). Anyone involved in ministry (including all activities such as picnic, giving tree, etc.) at Holy Name is welcomed to attend. The Parish will provide dinner and dancing. Also, your special beverages will be available for purchase. With many new faces involved, the evening will provide us with opportunity to get acquainted, enjoy each others company, and build a strong sense of community here at Holy Name Parish. If you are planning to attend, please complete this form and return RSVP form by mail or collection basket. You may also the Parish at holyname4884@att.net or allan8609@sbcglobal.net. Questions, call Roberta Allan at Reservation Form Please return this to Holy Name by Monday, January 6, We will attend the Volunteer Appreciation Night on Saturday, Jan. 11 th. Name: Number of people attending (You may return form by mail, collection baskets by Sunday, Jan. 5 th or sending an to the s above) Be a Part of Our 2014 Parish Directory This new version will include portraits of our parish families and ministries, a brief look back over the last five years, and a roster containing all the families here at Holy Name. Portraits will be taken during the last two weeks in February and the first week in March. Please help us make this directory as complete as possible by being included. There are 3 ways to sign-up. Stop by the table in the back of church before or after masses January 11 th /12 th, 18 th /19 th and 25 th /26 th. We will also have a sign-up table located at Generations of Faith on January 12 th /13 th. Lastly, sign-up on-line through the parish website and receive a link to a $10 coupon toward your portrait package. In addition, bring in a food donation for Project Love Food Pantry at the time of your sitting, and you will receive an additional $5 coupon to use toward your portrait package. Please see the enclosed flyer for more details. If you have further questions, please contact Nancy Kozlowski at

6 Donations for Christmas Decorations were received in the name of... Loren Fleck Louis Panozzo Lois Panozzo William Fleck John Ruane Joe & Helen Bubeling Richard Traczyk Frances & Bernard McCants Theresa & Andrew Socha Frances & Aaron Keehn Lemon Family Lewis Family Frank & Leona Szabo Wozniak & Sloma Fam. Cathy Flores Mary Mata Lolly Schultz Josephine Flores Ramona Flores Friends & Family of Lewis/Muta Vi & Sam Giarraputo Salvatore Giarraputo Bruce Kozlowski Ethel & Bill Thiel Kate & Louis Kenning Joseph & Helen Thiel Richard L. Linz Ed Wietecha Rick Titus Lopez & Linz Deceased Members Steven Robin Battista Family Great Grandpa Mills Great Grandma & Grandpa Benco Adams & Testolin Fam. Morry Lund, Jr. In Honor of Phyllis Lund Ed & Clara Bapple Ed & Veva O. Bapple Marge & Clarence Gauger Cabaj Family Michaels Family Rosemary Kleine Bobo & Bernie Kenning Howard Harmon Elenor Markovich Hattie & Steve Wokovitz Richard Greene Bernard & Evelyn Lowry People who die alone Carol Ribicki Jim Rickenbrode Elizabeth Duran Andy Duran Richard Hoffman Lawrence Dolder, Jr. Virginia Dolder Lawrence Dolder, III William & Rosemary Burt Our former neighbor Phillis John Jordan Dr. Robert & Mary Alyce King Nicholas & Priscillia Towarnicki Fasnacht & Berenc Families Leonard Kuffel Eileen Kuffel Lenny Kuffel Jim & Norma Wolf Shirley Wolf John Smith McGarry Family Thomas Kozminske Carolyn Kozminske Clarence Kozminske Milton Kerley Jerry Kerley Linz Family Flaherty Family Wietecha Family Los Family Tim Johnson David Greene Cribari Clarence & Margaret O Connor Joseph O Connor Angelina Cribari Dominic & Katie Cribari (More next week) Stewardship December 15, 2013 Regular Collection 7, Christmas Donations Children s Envelopes 9.75 Holy Day Collections Loose Collection Renovations School Support -0- Flowers/Decorations Guadalupe Celebration Total 9, Italian Dinner 50/50 Raffle Results December 15, Players Winning Number 579 No Winner Drawn by: Nan Onest Witnessed by: Dick Kutchek Used Christmas Cards The National Catholic Society of Foresters will be collecting used Christmas cards in the church lobby until the end of January. If you have questions, call Lorrie Nelson Mark your calendar for Sunday, February 6th for our Italian Dinner after the 11 AM Mass in the basement of the church. If you had a chance to attend this event a few years back, Robin Paolone and her amazing team are back and ready to serve you. Tickets will go on sale after Masses on January18th thru February 2nd.

7 Holy Name Parish January 5, 2014 Holy Name Mission Statement Holy Name Parish is a thriving Roman Catholic community that strives to create a welcoming atmosphere for many people from diverse cultures and various backgrounds. Using our time, talent and treasures, we are committed to responsible stewardship and financial accountability. We nourish our Catholic faith through our weekly sharing in the Eucharist; strengthened through intergenerational faith formation. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we dedicate ourselves to the service of those most in need, by being Disciples of Christ in the world. Reaffirmed November 13, Pastoral Council Members Gretchen Gerstenkorn Rob Graham Tomas Jaimes Ed King Meg Lanham Doris Mager Shirley Manning Linda Slankard Ryan Steinberg John Tritschler Rosemary Vicari Jerry Wilkening Ron Zientara Father Ed Tlucek, ofm Deacon Ed Kozub Deacon Tom Kubik Holy Name Parish W. 133rd Avenue Cedar Lake, IN Fax St. Vincent depaul holyname4884@att.net etlucek@gmail.com thepackman@hotmail.com kubiktom@sbcglobal.net Nannette Onest Pastoral Associate nan.onest@comcast.net Mercedes Austgen Faith Formation Director maustgen9092@att.net Mary Kselman Office Manager mkselman@att.net Cindy Foreman Music Ministry cindyelsaforeman@gmail.com Wanda Burdan Office Staff wburdan@att.net