Saint Cecilia. The Epiphany of the Lord. 6 January The Adoration of the Magi Quentin Massys (1526)

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1 Saint Cecilia P A R I S H The Epiphany of the Lord 6 January 2013 The Adoration of the Magi Quentin Massys (1526)

2 SAVE THE DATE! WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2013 This year s event will honor Rev. John Unni of St. Cecilia Parish, Boston and Rev. Robert VerEecke, SJ of St. Ignatius Parish, Chestnut Hill for the generous service they and their parishioners provide to Nativity Prep and to others in need. For more information please call x21 or bodonnell@nativityboston.org. We look forward to celebrating with you! SAVE THE DATE! WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2013 Please join us as we celebrate over 22 years of forming young men for others.

3 our community news Ministers of the Liturgy Saturday 5:00 p.m. Rev. Peter Grover, OMV, celebrant Laura Andromalos, lector Sunday 8:00 a.m. Rev. Thomas Gariepy, CSC, celebrant Daniel Hart, lector Sunday 9:30 a.m. Rev. John Unni, celebrant Michele Maniscalco, Moira Macdonald, & Susan Lysaght, lectors Sunday 11:15 a.m. Rev. John Unni, celebrant Nicole Benevenia & Zachary Boutin, lectors Sunday 6:00 p.m. Rev. John Unni, celebrant Caitlin Keeton & Christopher Loh, lectors today s readings Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12 next sunday s Readings Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 Luke 3:15-16, special intentions Sunday, January 6 9:30 a.m. Ralph Cairo, Memorial Sunday, January 6 6:00 p.m. Michael Petrick, Memorial the epiphany of the lord The Epiphany of the Lord is one of the great solemnities of the liturgical year. Traditionally celebrated on January 6, the twelfth day of Christmas, it is so important that in many countries, including the United States, it is transferred to the nearest Sunday when it doesn't happen to fall on a Sunday, as it does this year. On Christmas day we celebrate the Word becoming flesh; on Epiphany we celebrate the news getting out the revelation of this amazing happening to the world. Epiphany comes to us from the East as its Greek name indicates. The word means "manifestation," "showing forth," or "revelation." In the Eastern Churches, this day is a triple celebration of the revealing of Christ to the Magi; to people gathered at the Jordan when Jesus was baptized by John; and to the wedding guests at Cana. While the Church in the West emphasizes the visit of the Magi to the infant Christ today, with the Baptism of the Lord commemorated next Sunday, a hint of the ancient origins of Epiphany survives in one of today's antiphons for Evening Prayer: "Three mysteries mark this holy day: today the star leads the Magi to the infant Christ; today water is changed into wine for the wedding feast; today Christ wills to be baptized by John in the river Jordan to bring us salvation." 3

4 Prayers & Occasions Our Deceased Pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Werstern who died on December 26 and whose funeral was this past Thursday. Pray also for the consolation of her family and friends. Our Sick Please pray for all our sick and for those who are in need of our prayer, especially Josephine Parker, John Saulenas, K. Champoux, Patricia Hoggard, Jennifer Serpico, Christine St. Pierre, Harold Williamson, Jessica Rivieccio, Earl Chilcote, Colonel Robert C. Tashjian, Kim Murray, Heather LoRe, Rudy Kikel, Herbert Simmons, Peggy Furey, Janice Mascia, Pamela D Ambra, Sue Lucas, Suki Coughlin, Roberta Keenan, Bridget Spence, Annette Kulas, Sam Gowan, Rhea Richard, Pil-Yun Son, Mary Yanez, Ed Langlais, Bob McLaughlin, Steven Whitkens, Diana Slaton, Leo Garcia, Joe Ford, Danny Cotter, Natalia Chilcote, Amy Sweetland, Jim Keyes, Michael Zawikowski, Patricia Macdonald, Elvera Dowsky, Frank Ackley, Fred Haslee, Lorraine Haslee, Paul Flaherty, William Louttit, Lucie Kelly, Bro. Adam Zielonka, O.C.S.O., Amy Duarte, Karen & Rick, Phyllis Porras, Jim Linderman, Mark Amerault, Sr. Nuala Cotter, R.A., Kristen DeFranco Martinez, Michele Crowley Tippens, Pete Huttlinger, Anthony Simboli, Lisa Caputo, Edward Gill, Darlene McLendon, Jeanne Tibbs, Deidre Sullivan, Roosevelt Brown, Mary O Donnell, Ginny L Abbe, Steve Chamberlain, Matt Penchuk, Carrie Penchuk, Christy Cosgrove, Jacques Romberger, John Scaife, Maureen Sullivan, Alyce Haley, Joe Capizzi, David Walsh, Joe Huenke, Kaylin Marcotte, Avito Pacifici, Charlotte Egan, James Noone, Keith Plaster, David & Paula Fillion, Sarah Sweeney, Susan Shea, Bill Croke, Ettore Bergamaschi, Ryan Delaney, Manuela Almeida, Ilda Almeida, Joe Farrell, Ethan D Amato, Sophie Gagnon, Earl Meyers, Kathleen A. Meehan, Anne Frenette Handly, Jan Igras, Cheryl Sabin, Trish Mullen, Thomas Corrigan, Fernando Luis Riganti, Frank DeMare, Carmela Franchi, Little Tommy Sullivan, Kathy K., Julie Zaino, Ruth Frost, Benedicto Lopes, Elie Prevost, Roséa Aubrey, Patricia Dunham, & Bella Cashman. National Migration Week In the United States, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord marks the beginning of National Migration Week. The Magi were on the move, pilgrims following a star; and in the face of Herod's fury, Joseph, Mary, and Jesus would become refugees, fleeing into Egypt. Christians everywhere are called to extend a helping hand to those who are suffering, alone, and on the verge of despair. This year's theme for National Migration Week is "We are Strangers No Longer: Our Journey of Hope Continues." This year's National Migration Week observance and theme commemorate the 10th anniversary of the historic joint pastoral letter of the United States and Mexico bishops conferences, Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope. This theme reminds us of our responsibility as Catholics to help newcomers integrate in ways that are respectful, culturally sensitive and responsive to social needs, and of the ongoing need for comprehensive and compassionate immigration reform. Pray for the members of God's family who come to our land to escape oppression, poverty, persecution, violence, and war. Pray that the Lord will soften our hearts and help us to welcome and respect people who are different. The 113th United States Congress Pray for the members of the new Congress that God will help them work effectively in facing the issues of greatest importance to our nation and the world. For All Who Suffer from Discrimination Pray that God's Spirit will bring healing and open new pathways of hope and possibility for those who suffer from discrmination. Baptisms At this morning's nine thirty liturgy we celebrate baptism for Kayleigh Brynn, daughter of Megan O Neal; and at the eleven-fifteen for Emma Elizabeth, daughter of Tony and Wendy Driscoll. The Christian community welcomes you with great joy, Kayleigh and Emma! 4

5 EPIPHANy door blessing 20 + C + M + B + 13 It is an Epiphany custom to inscribe with chalk the initials of the Magi: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar, along with the numerals of the new year, over the main doorway of your house or apartment. Traditionally, the letters and numbers are inscribed in this format: 20 + C + M + B In addition to the letters being the initials of the traditional names of the three Magi, they also abbreviate the Latin words Christus mansionem benedicat, or May Christ bless the house. At Saint Cecilia, we pray that we will be a welcoming presence for all who pass through our doors; we pray that we will welcome everyone without judgment or prejudice. You are invited to take home a piece of blessed chalk with you today and say a prayer of blessing at your door. This is one option: Loving God, We pray through the intercession of the Magi, Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar, that you help us create a home of peace and love. Give to those who pass through the doorways of this house, an awareness of your presence within their hearts. Bless our comings and our goings. Watch over us and over all our guests; when we leave, bless our journeys and bring us safely home. We ask this through Jesus, your Son and our Lord. Amen. volunteering at pine street Our parish has committed to volunteering at the Pine Street Men's Inn one night a month throughout Because of our proximity to the shelter, we often are assigned evenings that are difficult for the Inn's other groups to fill. This month we will be at the Men's Inn on the evening of the Patriots' first playoff game Sunday, January 13. There are eight slots open for volunteer parishioners to assist during dinner service at the Inn. We will be interacting with the agency's clients by serving meals in a cafeteria-style setting at the shelter. If you would like to join us from 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. on Harrison Avenue in the South End, please contact Mark Lippolt at mlippolt@hammondre.com for more information. Some parking is available at the shelter. Please indicate if you can help with carpooling. 43rd annual martin luther king, jr. memorial breakfast MONDAY, JANUARY 21 8:00 BOSTON CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTER 415 SUMMER STREET The 43rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast to commemorate the noble legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held on Monday, January 21 at eight o'clock. This event features delicious food, live music and a diverse gathering of over 1,000 people, including business, civic and religious leaders from across Massachusetts. This year's event will feature a dynamic keynote address from Professor Jonathan L. Walton, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals at Harvard University and Pusey Minister in Harvard's Memorial Church. Tickets are $43 each. If you would like to join us and sit at one of the Saint Cecilia tables, pleaes call the parish office or e mail Scott MacDonald at smacdonald@stceciliaboston.org. If you've attended this breakfast in the past, you know what a moving and hope filled way this is to commemorate the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Continued from page 8) enough to jumpstart your spiritual life. Think of it as a relationship. If God is important to you, wouldn t you want to spend some one-on-one time with God? That s what prayer is. And there s no best, or only way to pray. Whatever works best for you imagining yourself with God, quietly meditating on a favorite Scripture passage, or reciting an old prayer that comforts you is what s best for you. Just a little bit of prayer will help you feel in closer touch with God. And that relationship, because it connects you to the transcendent and makes you feel less alone in those tough times I mentioned, will make you happier. There. Those aren t so hard are they? Be kind. Relax a little bit. Enjoy nature more. Be a little more grateful. Pray just a tiny bit more. You can do all those. And in doing those you ll be happier. And have a Happy New Year. 5

6 Christmas flowers Jesus Christ is the firstborn of the dead; to him be glory and power forever and ever. Amen. (Rev. 1:5 6) Guerino and Olga Abruzzi Carol Antico Catherine J. Aylward Elsie Bangiola Wayne Beauchamp Charles and Helen Bennett Christine Bennett Janet Blevins Richard Blevins Robert Blevins Robert P. Boland Sr. Mr. Mario Bonson Charles and Betty Botosh Richard H. Bourdeau Donald K. Boyd John Brait Richard J. Brennan Virginia Brostowski Sergio Bru Ursula Bruer Malcolm Bryant Mary Bryant Eric Burgoyne Thomas Byron Ralph Cairo Deb Carey Paolo Carnevali Fernando Carpino Ralph Carrozza Vincent Catalozzi Rita and Tom Cinnamond Claire Theresa (Gauthier) Coffey John Coghlan James Colligan Lori Collegian Michael and Delia Conlon Mickey and Joe Contilli Deceased Members of the Cooney, Quigley, and Perelomov Families Richard Corcoran John Corriveau Denis Côté Rev. Msgr. John F. Cox Anne Coyne Thomas Coyne Leo Croke Nona Croke Tommy Croke Attilio Cundari Dammann Family Hank Dane Mrs. Rosa De Bonson Robert Emmett Deignan Mrs. Gilda De Samaniego Kathy Devin Deceased Members of the Diggins and Duggan Families Evelyn Diggs Edmond Donlan Rosella Donlan Mr. and Mrs. Donald Doty Barbara Doyle Arthur Draper Ed Duffy Edward Duffy (Ed) Arthur Dunnett Amitya Dwihapsari James and Snookie Elliott Stephen Ellis Noe Escobedo Reyes Escobedo Rudy Escobedo Anthony Farinelli John Farinelli Michael Fischer Fenwick and Alma Fitzpatrick Michael and Delia Flynn Judy Flynn Franchi and Mancini Families Henry L. Gabriel Margaret Gabriel Mark E. Gabriel Rudy Garza Roger and Florence Gentilhomme Frank Gibbons Lillian Gibbons Charles Goodman Sr. Honor Goodman Grandfather Andrew James Griffin James J. Griffin Lucy Griffin Lucy Ann Griffin Lucy B. Griffin Mary Griffin Michele Griffin Guadalupe Gusman Mary Gutierrez Mr. and Mrs. Hagedish Maria Olivieri Hakansson The Harig Family Joan Hayes Luis Hernandez Martin Hernandez Vicente Herrera George Holman Bryce Holton Leah and Thomas Holton Fred D. Iannazzi Dorothy Igras Ann Johnson Joanne Bowen Kaler 6

7 Lisa Marie Kaler Marianne Kane Paul Kane Rita and George Kane Andrew Kennedy Katherine Kennedy Robert Kiernan J. Paul Kiley John Kiley Leo Kiley Nadezda Kiley M. Caroline Kinne Viola A. Kinne The Kline Family Sergeie Koronenko Jerry and Peggy Kuehler Dottie L'Abbe Rene L'Abbe George and Margaret Lakschewitz Emilia Marie Landry Peter Lanzetti LaPiana Family Thomas Largey Sr. Thomas Largey Jr. Mark Legere Kenneth Liebling Andris Liepa Lillian Samuel Lindra Joseph A. Lippolt Alice Littleton Anne Love Delbert Love Barbara and John MacDonald Mary MacEvoy John S. Machado Ilda S. Maguire Paul Maguire Peter Maguire Bernard Mahan Gerald and Bridie Maloney Martin Manaday Natasha Marsono Dianne Matteson Christopher McCarthy Maisie and Gus McKenna John McLaughlin Ann Mendelsohn Martine Messara Joe Michalski Huguette L. Michaud Richard Minard Bill Mitchell Michael and Elsie Montemurro Barbara Morgan Bob and Martha Morman Francis X. and Margaret Morse William, Tom, and Jack Moynihan Bill Mullin Dorothy and Frank Mullin Deceased Members of the Murphy and Westover Families Ed Murphy Elizabeth Murphy Frank Murphy Martha Myer Juan Nazario My Beloved Nelda Marian and Irma Nicolini Grace Nisbet Ginia Oborostova Katie O Brien Sarah Olander C. Anthony Olivieri Ernesto Palermo Bob Patterson "Boo Boo" Gloria Phillips Roy and Virginia Pille Liz Pino Phyllis and John Pirani Aurora Plata Virginia D. Puig Deceased Members of the Quarles Family Louis Ramos Ruth Reiss James J. Richard Eunice T. Roddy Jose Rodriguez Ben Rosen Sergeie Salikov Patrick Sanders Lewis Sawin Robert Schaefer Regis Shanahan Elizabeth Shatswell John Shatswell Peter Shatswell Anna and Bill Sheehan Vladimir Shklyarov Paul and Mary Siebert Eleanor Smyly Nicolas Solovieff Dorothy Starzyk William Starzyk Jr. Earl Strickler Anastasya Subiantoro Mary Sullivan Lewis Swain Doris Souza Lynda Talbot Lorraine Tegan Deceased Members of the Thomas Family James A. Tibbs Suzanne Côté Trombley Valerie Trombley John and Nadine Troppy Eliseo Umipeg Frank J. Unni Fred Ussery Brian Van Nostrand Gregg Van Nostrand Andrew Veneto Sr. Norman and Katherine Welch Judy Williams Gregg J. Wilson May Soon Gee Yee Walter Yee Robert Yobaccio And all the children and staff who lost their lives in Newtown, Connecticut on December 14,

8 Five Easy Things for a Happier Year By JAMES MARTIN, SJ Okay, we all like making lists of New Year s Resolutions. And most of the time well, much of the time we have a really hard time keeping them because they re so difficult. Lose 20 pounds. Read a new book a month. Never get drunk again. Avoid all sodas. Don t eat any chocolate again. Stand up to my boss. Go to the gym every day. Sometimes you feel defeated by January 2. But how about five simple things you can do to be happier which you really can do? Here are five easy things you can do for a happier life next year. And they re a lot easier than losing 20 pounds. 1. Be a Little Kinder. I think that 90% of the spiritual life is being a kind person. No need to have any advanced degrees in theology or moral reasoning, and no need to have an encyclopedic knowledge of the world s religious traditions, to get this: Be gentler and more compassionate towards other people. In other words, say Thank you and Please. Ask people how they are. Listen more carefully when they speak to you. Don t say snotty things about them behind their backs. Basically, give them the benefit of the doubt. I know that sometimes you feel like acting like a jerk you feel justified because of the way you re being treated but you don t have to. Most of the time you have a choice: I can be a jerk or I can be kind. Be kind. You ll find that you ll be happier with yourself at the end of the day. And, as an added benefit, everyone around you will be happier. 2. Relax a Bit More. Let s not belabor the point: a lot of us are rushing around like lunatics these days. Overbooked. Overscheduled. Overworked. Crazybusy. Exhausted. Checking our phones and ipads and blah blah blahs every five seconds. Do you really, really, need to be checking in every few minutes? Can you set those things aside for a just a little bit? And aren t there just a few tasks you can let go of? A few months ago I realized that I had completely booked myself for the next few months and started to get a little overwhelmed. The more I thought about these supposedly fun things, the more depressed I got. I had to ask myself: How many of these things did I really have to do? For me the answer was about three-quarters of them. The other quarter I could let go of. Maybe the proportion is different for you, but looking at cutting back a bit is a good exercise. Relaxing a little bit more can lead to more creativity, more time to think, and more time to pray. Paradoxically, it may make you more productive. It ll certainly make you happier and again, everyone around you happier because you re not stressing everyone else out with your stress. I m not saying check out completely, or quit your job, or tell everyone that you re stopping every activity you presently do. Just relax a little more. You re a human being not a human doing. 3. Enjoy Nature More. Look up at the sky. It s pretty amazing. Every moment of the day. Yesterday where I was staying it was a brilliant blue. Clear. Cloudless. Ahhhh. Enjoy it. How about noticing something as beautiful as the trees in your neighborhood? Are you watching them cycle from spring green to green to red to barren? Give yourself a few seconds to be aware of that. If you live in a city, can you notice the wind on your face or the occasional burst of sunshine peeping through the gray buildings? If you re lucky enough to live by the ocean or a lake, well, I envy you! Notice nature a little more. It s always changing and so it s always a surprise. And can you thank God for the natural things that you notice every day? Natural beauty is, I think, happy-making for most of us; and being more grateful to God will add even more to your happiness. 4. Be a Little More Grateful. Try this: Notice the small daily things that you tend to overlook; the stuff you take for granted or like, but don t really consider special. The taste of your favorite cereal or coffee or juice in the morning. An unexpected phone call from a friend. Your child s laugh or a nephew s or niece s giggle. Your cat s crazy antics. A funny TV show. A small house job finally finished. Stop and savor those little things. And say thanks to God. I m not saying that you can t be sad or bummed out. Life s really tough some times. Most times. But I ll bet that there are a few things in your life that make you feel lucky. Just a few seconds a day is all it takes. Gratitude is the gateway to the spiritual life. Open that door today. You ll be a happier person once you step through. 5. Pray Just a Tiny Bit More. I m not saying that you need to enter a monastery or take out a mortgage on a hermitage. But just a few more minutes a day is (Article continues in the right column of page 5) 8

9 Parish RESOURCES Parish Office & Mailing Address 18 Belvidere Street, Boston, MA Hours Monday Friday, 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Phone Fax Website Parish Staff Rev. John J. Unni, Pastor, Mark Donohoe, Pastoral Associate for Administration, Scott J. MacDonald, Director of Faith Formation and Leadership Development, Richard J. Clark, Director of Music and Organist, Maureen Sullivan, Administrative Assistant to the Pastor, Genevieve Fiorente, Office Administrative Assistant Assisting Clergy Rev. Thomas Gariepy, CSC Rev. Peter Grover, OMV Rev. James Shaughnessy, SJ Rev. George Winchester, SJ Schedule for Liturgy Wednesdays During Lent 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 8:00 a.m. Lord s Day Sat 5:00 p.m.; Sun 8:00, 9:30, 11:15, & 6:00 p.m. Holy Days 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Reconciliation By appointment at any time and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 8:00 during Lent. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the communal process through which non-baptized men and women become members of the Catholic Church. It is also suitable for those baptized in different faith traditions who are interested in becoming Catholic, or, for those who were baptized Catholic, but have yet to receive the sacraments of eucharist and confirmation. For more information, please contact Mark Donohoe. Baptism for Infants Infant baptism is celebrated on the first Sunday of the month. For more information, please contact Mark Donohoe. Faith Formation for Children To register your child for our Faith Formation Program, please contact Scott MacDonald in the parish office. Marriage Couples who wish to prepare for marriage should contact Mark Donohoe in the parish office at least six months in advance. Care of the Sick To arrange for the Sacrament of the Sick, for Holy Communion to be brought to those unable to attend the Sunday celebration, or for Viaticum for the Dying (Holy Communion for those in danger of death), please contact the parish office. It is always possible to anoint the sick during regularly scheduled liturgies. Order of Christian Funerals The parish is prepared to celebrate the Vigil (wake) in the church. Please contact the parish office for more information. Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Team The CAP Team is responsible for training all parish staff and volunteers in mandated reporting laws and the Protecting God s Children program (VIRTUS). They also provide consultation and support to anyone in the parish who has concerns about reporting child abuse and neglect. Please contact Lois Flaherty (loisflaherty@gmail.com), Maria Roche (maria.roche15@gmail.com) or Letitia Howland (l_howland@hotmail. com) if you have any questions or concerns. The Archdiocese of Boston has in place a vigorous program to protect children from harm and to educate its ministers and faithful about the nature of abuse, with a goal of increasing knowledge, creating a safe environment for children, and recognizing and reporting potentially dangerous situations. The full text of the policy is also available in the narthex and parish office, as well as on our website. For Those with Celiac Disease If you have celiac disease, please let us know. We have a supply of low-gluten altar bread available for those who cannot tolerate gluten. Hearing Assistance in Church The church is equipped with an FM listening device. Small receivers are available for anyone who may have trouble hearing the sound system. Simply request a receiver from any one of our greeters before Mass. Access for the Disabled The church is accessible by elevator. Parking Reduced-rate parking (maximum of three hours) is available Sundays at the Prudential Center parking garage, LAZ Parking (53 Belvidere Street), and at the Hilton Boston Back Bay. Please bring your parking ticket to church for validation before returning to the garage. Joining Our Community We re happy that you re with us! Our community offers a warm, spiritual home for a diverse group of Catholics. We come from many neighborhoods in and around Boston but also have parishioners from as far afield as Marlborough, Newburyport, and Stow. Please introduce yourself to a staff member, drop in for coffee on Sunday, or fill out a new parishioner form in the gathering space. No matter what your background, please know that you are always welcome at Saint Cecilia. 9