THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD

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1 St. Hilary of Poitiers Parish 820 Susquehanna Road, Rydal, PA / (NEW) sthilaryrydal@gmail.com / JANUARY 7, 2018 THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD

2 St. Hilary of Poitiers Parish January 7, 2018 The Epiphany of Our Lord Pastor s Corner They offered Him gifts of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh Matt 12:1-12 The manger scene now appears to be complete. All the players are in place. The Angel, Shepherds, Mary, Joseph, Jesus and now today the three Kings. However, without you the picture is not fully complete. The best New Years resolution we can make is to become more apart of this remarkable story. One simple way is to listen more attentively to Gods word and like Mary to ponder this great mystery in our minds and hearts. Or like the Wise Men who though educated knew they did not have all the answers. They went on a journey and followed a star that led them to discover the true light of the world lying in a manger. Let this new year be a new journey of faith. May we be humble enough to realize that with all our sciences and technologies, life remains incomplete. Like the Wise Men may we place our gifts before the Lord so He may use them for His good purpose. May we like the Shepherds and Magi be willing to go on the same kind of perilous journey to find the God who is always open and Present and freely given to all. Marry Christmas, Happy New Year! Father Murray Sunday, January 7, 2018 The Epiphany of Our Lord 5:00pm (Sat.) Cesare Cotugno 8:00am Anna-Constance Mattia 10:00am Rudolph DiMassa 12:00noon Michael Laganella The Baptism of the Lord Monday, January 8, :00am Rosie Duffy 1st Week in Ordinary time Tuesday, January 9, :00am Major Garrett Nolan Wednesday, January 10, :00am Thomas & Katherine Kelly Thursday, January 11, :00am Jack Whalen Friday, January 12, :00am Sgt. Albert Wall January 14, 2018 The 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00pm (Vigil) Charles & Rose Eckardt 8 :00am Connell & Mary O Donnell 10:00am Arlene Higgins 12:00noon Madeleine Kelly The daily rosary is recited after the 8:00am mass. All are welcome to join. The rosary is the most beautiful and most rich in graces of all prayers, it is the prayer that touches most the Heart of the Mother of God. If you wish peace to reign in your homes, recite the family rosary. St Pius X Stewardship Report TOTAL WEEKLY SUNDAY COLLECTION BLOCK Collection $35, $37, Christmas Collection $60, $48, Sunday Offering: January 1, 2017 December 31, 2017 $10, $ 9, E-giving $ 1, $ 1, Total $11, $11, Year to date Total: $246, $230, Page 2/ January 7, 2018

3 St Hilary s Eagles Block Pool 1st Week Winner 2nd Week Winner 3rd Week Winner 4th Week Winner 5th Week Winner 6th Week Winner 7th Week Winner 8th Week Winner 9th Week Winner 10th Week Winner 11th Week Winner 12th Week Winner 13th Week Winner 14th Week Winner 15th Week Winner Burial & Cremation Pope Francis through the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has issued instructions regarding the burial of the deceased especially those who choose cremation. This instruction should help to maintain and recognize the human body as a living temple of Gods presence. Proper respect for the deceased and their remains must always be upheld. Copies on the guidelines are available at the rectory DO YOU KNOW YOUR TRIBUNAL? The Tribunal is available to help people who have experience and who may wish to remarry in the Catholic Church. When a divorce occurs, the Catholic Church always seeks to balance two realities. One on the durable bond of marriage. This is God s law. On the other hand, the Church is concerned about the spiritual welfare of the people involved. Even though a Catholic marriage was celebrated, perhaps there was some deficiency in the consent of the parties involved regarding intentions, understanding or ability? The annulment procedure addresses these circumstances. If you are divorced and want to marry in the Church or remarried outside the Catholic Church, please telephone the Tribunal Office at 222 North l7th Street, Philadelphia, PA (215) Page 3/ January 7, 2018 Billy Brazukas Shirley Callahan Maureen Barrett Roy & Carol Stein The Ferry Family Mike Schell Mike Schell Jim Brady Danielle Lattanzi Valentino Family Brenner Family The Ferry Family George Naab The Woltemate Family The Shute Family Sunday Mass Schedule 5:00pm Vigil 8:00am Sunday 10:00am Sunday 12:00 noon Sunday WEEKDAY MASSES 8 AM on Monday - Friday (No morning Mass on Saturdays) CONFESSIONS Saturday 4:00 4:45 PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Monday s after the 8:00am Mass Pastor - Rev. Kevin P. Murray Resident - Rev. Lawrence J. Gleason Weekend Assistance - Rev. Edward Dixey, OSA Weekend Assistant Msgr. Gregory J. Fairbanks Permanent Deacon - Deacon John K. Hunter Pastor Emeritus - Msgr. Michael J. Carroll St. Hilary School Principal - Mrs. Eileen Fagan Prep Program Coordinator - Karen Navarrette Music Director, Justin Jue jjue@sainthilaryschool.com Maureen Maher, Business Manager Kate Jaanus, Parish Secretary Rectory Phone (215) School Phone (215) BAPTISM: First and third Sundays of the month. Contact the Rectory for more information. MATRIMONY: Couples planning to marry should contact the Rectory six months before the date desired for the wedding. RECTORY OFFICE HOURS The following are the Rectory Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 9 AM to 4 PM: closed for lunch 12:00-1:00pm. 160 St. Hilary of Poitiers

4 Perfectly YOU DISCOVERING GOD S DREAM FOR YOU The Pastoral visit of Pope Francis has made us all proud of our Catholic faith. He spoke with authority about the truths of God and the beauty of human life. He is calling us to re-discover the treasure of our Catholic faith, to stand up for it, defend it and celebrate it. FOR DECADES WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT WE LIVE IN a consumer society. At this point I doubt many would argue with the assertion, but I do have some questions. Are we still consumers, or are we being consumed? Have we lost something of ourselves to this unbridled consumerism? Can we get it back? God s dream for you and me go so far beyond what the world has to offer. He made each and every single one of us wonderfully unique, and he dreams that we will chase, embrace, and celebrate all he created us to be: the-very-best-vison-of-ourselves. Though we take pride in our individualism and independence, we seem particularly enamored of fitting in. To a certain extent, the desire to fit in and be accepted is natural and normal. But when it comes at the cost of losing sight of who we are marvelously unique individuals, something is amiss Let us seek to discover once more what it means to be perfectly ourselves. Matthew Kelly, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR Pick up your special gift this Christmas. May we pray and support each other on our quest to become the best version of ourselves. God bless you and your families, Father Murray Memorial Bricks If you would like to remember a loved on in our St. Hilary s Garden of Remembrance, memorial bricks are available for a $ donation. Please call the rectory at PREPARING FOR YOUR WEDDING PRE-CANA CLASSES You can visit to schedule your Pre-Cana classes. You would select PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE. Scroll down and select FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PREP AND REGISTER. At the bottom of the page select REGISTER NOW. We recommend that you register and attend the seminar at least six months before your wedding date to reserve a seat. You can also contact the Family Life Office at if you have any questions regarding registration. God Answers Prayer We know not by what methods rare, But this we know. God Answers Prayer. We know not when He sends the word That tells us, fervent prayer is heard; We know it will come, soon or late, Therefore we need to pray and wait. We know not if the blessing sought will come in just the way we thought. So leave with Him above, all care, Because we know God Answers Prayer. Page 4 January 7, 2018

5 . Christmas Blessing Thank You s We have been truly blest by the sacrifice and generosity of so many this Christmas. Thank you for the cards and well wishes, gifts and treats of all sorts and flavors. Your support of our Christmas collection is truly overwhelming. Such good will and genuine kindness is a great grace. Your support of our mission to carry on the work of the Lord fills us with great hope and confidence. I am most grateful and inspired by such generosity. To one and all I give thanks to God for all of you! Marry Christmas and Happy New Year, Father Murray The Sacrament of Marriage The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a women established between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament. (Catechism of the Catholic Church pg.400) Remain In My Love John 15:9 This is a three year program now underway in the Archdiocese. It s purpose is to help strengthen and reinvigorate marriage and family life. The program will begin for Parish Staff and Schools this January In 2019 it will be directed to married couples and families. Archbishop Chaput writes that this initiative is an opportunity to rediscover the beauty of Christs teaching on marriage and family life. The goal is to generate a practical plan for a future to more effectively support married couples. In light of this program we encourage our married couples to renew their prayer life and take a more active role in receiving the grace of Holy Communion the source of all love. We offer to assist any married couple not married validly in the Church in a civil marriage and work to return to receiving Holy Communion, Please call Fr. Murray so we can begin this healing process. Page 5 January 7, 2018

6 The Gold Envelope Please note your Gold Envelope in your monthly packet is designated to our St. Vincent DePaul Society. Your generous support helps families in need. We provide assistance to families in need of financial help in the way of food resources, household bills, clothing and many other ways of support. Your generosity is great appreciated by all those we are able help. All Families interesting in having your child baptized need to call the rectory to make arrangements. All families must attend a Pre-Jordan class prior to the Baptism. (if you have already attended a pre-jordan class for another child you do not need to attend To make arrangements call the Rectory # St. Hilary of Poitiers Parish Prayer Line To request Parish Prayer Line prayers for a loved one, friend who is ill, or a service man or woman, please call Evelyn at (215) , Pat at (215) , the Rectory at or if you would like your name removed from our list. Please pray for the following: Michael Dooley Angela Gavin Tina Hardimon Jack Avak William Hartner Lionel Melly Wright Michael Brown Mary Jane Hummel Cole Plachter Bob Bray Mary Prata Mary Joe Reaby Nicholas Liddy Michele Kelly Arlene Rims-Lloyd Bob Kilcoyne Tina Savarino Elizabeth Dieckman Sarah Koehler Lieut.Schaffer Ann Richardson Paris Luckowski Jacalyn Strigle Helen Weinstrup Judy Sklar Dan Webb Hannah Teitelman Bernadette Redican Kevin Rosenbaum Adoration on Monday from 8:30am-5:00pm Every moment of prayer especially before our Lord in the Tabernacle, is a positive gain. The time we spend in having our daily audience with God is the most precious part of the whole day. St. Teresa of Calcutta BIRTHRIGHT We at birthright thank you for the beautiful gifts we have received that were collected during the Advent Season from your giving tree. We continue to pray that our ministry here at birthright t save the lives of the unborn may never go in vain. These gifts of clothing, diapers, blankets, socks bibs, hats, baby wipes, bottles and many other baby items will help us to give to a needy family in this difficult time. Sincerely, Joanne Uetz, SSJ Please check out our new parish Website: Easier to navigate, easier access to sign on for E-Giving, Sunday Bulletins now on line, Parish events, direct link to School Website. Listing of Parish Programs, Activities, Organizations, Religious Educational opportunities etc. Page 6/ January 7, 2018