The Community of the Holy Name of Jesus. The Epiphany of the Lord. January 4, 2015

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1 The Community of the Holy Name of Jesus W 133rd Avenue Cedar Lake, IN holyname4884@att.net January 4, 2015 The Epiphany of the Lord They set out and there ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. Matthew 2, 9

2 Holy Name Parish January 4, 2015 Cedar Lake, Indiana The Epiphany Liturgical Schedule Saturday, January 3 7:00 AM At Friary 4:00 PM Confessions 5:00 PM John Jordan Sunday, January 4 The Epiphany of the Lord 7:00 AM Arthur & Josephine Michaels 9:00 AM Joe Mata 11:00 AM The People of Holy Name Parish Monday, January 5 Tuesday, January 6 Wednesday, January 7 Thursday, January 8 Friday, January 9 Saturday, January 10 7:00 AM At Friary 4:00 PM Confessions 5:00 PM Anna Mager Adam Csikos Sunday, January 11 Baptism of the Lord 7:00 AM Chester & Harriet Cabaj 9:00 AM Javier Garibay 11:00 AM The People of Holy Name Parish Gospel Reflection Sunday, January 4, 2015 Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1 6; Ps 72:1 2, 7 8, 10 11, Eph 3:2 3a, 5 6; Mt 2:1 12 The feast of the Epiphany reminds us that Christ came to save all people. The magi represent those who come to know God through nature. The Second Vatican Council s Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation (Dei Verbum) teaches that God was first made known in created realities. The magi read the sky and are led to find the light of the world. Herod s advisors turn to the Scriptures and learn that the Messiah is to be born in Bethlehem of Judea (Mt 2:5). But Herod s response is not to do him homage like the magi; he seeks to destroy the child. While Herod is greatly troubled by the birth of the child, the magi are overjoyed. Our response to God s revelation is key to our salvation. Today s text from Isaiah is often interpreted through the lens of the story of the magi. Writing five centuries before Christ s birth, our prophet, Third Isaiah, envisions a time when Zion, God s mountain, will be a place where the nations of the world will encounter the Lord. Your light has come, he says to his people, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. Writing some years after the exile, our prophet has a strong sense of universalism: God desires to save all people. We are called to walk in God s light. Paul writes to the Ephesians of God s mystery, which was made known to me by revelation. This is a new message, not made known to human beings in other generations but now made known by the Spirit. In Christ this mystery has been revealed: the Gentiles are coheirs in the promise of Christ Jesus. Christ came for all. It is up to us to accept or reject him. For reflection: What is my attitude toward those who seek God in places other than the church? How can I better carry Christ s light to the world in this new calendar year? To view our Bulletin and Newsletter on line check out our website at Become a fan on Facebook.

3 Events for the Month January ~ 9 AM AA (CR2) Prayer Shawls in Church Youth Group Ice Skating 4 ~ 10 AM RCIA (CR1) Prayer Shawls in Church 4 PM Dia de los Reyes (CB) 5 ~ 7 PM RCIA at St. John SJE Gym Rental 8 PM AA (CB) 8 PM Alanon (CR2) 6 ~ 5 PM St. Clare Kitchen (CB) 6:30~8 PM Grief Support (Living Room) SJE Gym Rental 7 PM Confirmation Class 7 PM Parish Life Meeting (CR1) 7 ~ 8:30 AM Morning Prayer (C) 5-7 PM Parish Office open 7 PM Hispanic Prayer Group (CR1) 8 ~ 9:15 AM Adult Faith Sharing (FFO) 10 AM AA (CB) 6 PM St. Vincent depaul Meeting (CR1) 6:30 PM Music Ministry 9 ~ Newsletter Deadline SJE Gym Rental 10 ~ 9 AM AA (CR2) Bakeless Bake Sale at all Masses 11 ~ Bakeless Bake Sale at all Masses 10 AM RCIA (CR1) 10:15 AM Generations of Faith (Gym) 6:30-8:30 Youth Group Open Mic in Gym 12 ~ 6:15 PM Generations of Faith (Gym) 6:30 PM Pastoral Council Meeting (CR1) 7 PM RCIA at St. John 8 PM AA (CB) 8 PM Alanon (CR2) 13 ~ 5 PM St. Clare Kitchen (CB) 14 ~ 8:30 AM Morning Prayer (C) 5-7 PM Parish Office open 6:30-8 PM Youth Group (Gym) 15 ~ 9:15 AM Adult Faith Sharing (FFO) 10 AM AA (CB) 6:30 PM Finance Committee Meeting (CR1) 16 ~ Basement Rental 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 Planning to Marry? The Diocese requires that couples planning to marry begin their preparation with the church at least six months in advance. Couples must contact Father Ed to begin All-Day Marriage Preparation sessions will be offered January 25 and March 22, Couples may contact Jody and Dan Bohney to register for one all-day session: djbohney@yahoo.com A New Year sometimes calls for a new routine! Join us on Thursday mornings in the faith formation office at 9:15 AM for coffee and conversation. All adults in the parish are welcome. We would like to begin a new book or DVD series with the new year. Come and offer your suggestions! The Sacrament of Marriage Marriage is a great honor and an immense challenge. To fulfill this marvelous calling we need Christ s help; we need his Spirit s power. How can we support those who are married as a parish? As individuals? Join us for the January Generations of Faith session as we break open the sacrament of marriage. All in the parish are welcome whether you are newly married, not so newly married, no longer married or not married at all! Sunday, January 11 at 10:15 AM Monday, January 12 at 6 PM. We meet in the gym. Join us for a meal, prayer, an introduction of the topic and then age breakouts to have a more in depth discussion. A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers. -Robert Quillen

4 Parish Life Those who need our prayers Phil Allan Florence Armstrong Bob & Lida Barney Darlene Beechin Mary Bixenman Bill Bradtke Marcia Cepko Josephine Chmielewski Robert Clark Mary Lou Deno Bob Eberle Tom & Linda Foreman Ann Gadomski Gail Gold Marie Govert Joey Guerrero Rosemarie Haberlin Mickey Hasse Karen Hathaway Mary Hays Dave Hilt Rosalie Hoffman Amalia Hutchins Richard Johnson Bruce Kitchell Jeff Kubiak Monica & Fred Kujawa Ron & Lynn Kuran Dale Laking James Larson Debbie Longfellow Tom Manning Jo Manes Lois Martinez Joy Marzynski Mary Jane & Jim Molnar Dan & Dodie Nolan Jeff Obarski Joe O Dea Robert O Donnell Stacey Previs Ray Radzinski Cecelia Rahaw Bob Reeves Michael & Carol Rowe Lucille Shroka Barb Stuart Judy Tokarz Gerry Thiel Marge Willy Pat & Rich Wisniewski Matthew Yakubik Cathy Zajac Unidos in Christ/ United in Christ El dia de Reyes Celebration Three Kings Day Sunday, January 4, 2015 at 4 PM Church Basement This feast marks the culmination of the twelve days of Christmas. All are invited to join us and celebrate the Feast of the Three We would like to begin featuring in our newsletter the women and men we pray for every week, who are in active military duty. If you would like your family member featured, please send us their photo and a paragraph about them. Photos and bios can be ed to holyname- 4884@att.net or dropped in the collection basket. Calling all volunteers, young and old! Plans are under way for a wonderful evening of celebrating our Parish s many blessings. The Parish Life Committee is sponsoring a Volunteer Appreciation Night. It will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015, after 5:00 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, you MUST 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 19, We will attend the Volunteer Appreciation Night on Saturday, Jan. 24 th. Name: Number attending

5 Donations for Christmas Decorations were received in the name of: Ann Browski Ray Krupa Sr. Betty Krupa Debra Cowgur Rosemarie Cane William S. Muirhead John Mardos Mary A. Kovach Thomas R. Kovach Donald E. Bates Jeannine Eckert Souls in Purgatory Harold Lappie Anabelle Lappie John Lappie Bud Huber Joyce Huber Alice Huber Frank Paterek Irene Paterek Bernice Zbikowski Carolyn Kozminske Thomas Kozminske Milton Kerley Clarence Kozminske Jim Rickenbrode Andy & Elizabeth Duran Edward Duran Mae Lesniak Stanley Lesniak Josephine & Arthur Michaels Chester & Harriet Cabaj Steven Roberi Battista Family M/M W. Radzinski M/M F. Martin M/M J. Ray M/M M. Molitor M/M J. Mckeique M/M J. Bentley M/M A Radzinski Deceased Nieces & Nephews Joan Torrence Bob Torrence Bill Magnant Frank Podkul Jennifer Wieser Joe & Helen Bubeling Frances & Bernard McCants Aaron & Frances Keehn McCants Family Douglas Ferry Woodrow Pratt Wanda Pratt Waco Pratt Wayne Pratt Morry Lund, Jr. Phyllis Lund Ed & Clara Bapple Ed & Veva O. Bapple Morry & Alma Lund M/M Alfred Keilman M/M Albert Rutkowske Willie Keilman Greene Family Lowry Family Deceased Members of Berenc & Fasnacht Families Deceased Members of Holy Name John J. Jordan George R. Adams George E. Nolan Margaret Nolan Wm. A. Adams Johanna Adams Eileen & Dick Lautenschlager Julia & Walter Jackura Gerald & Aby Vale Elizabeth Lautenschlager Tina & Faustina Pulcini Dominic Christofanelli Loren Fleck Louis Panozzo Lois Panozzo William Fleck Viola Fleck David Cribari Clarence O Connor Margaret O Connor Joseph O Connor Angie Cribari Michael Mccormick John J. Jordan Josephine Bilge Carmella Ryan William McCoy Continued on next page...

6 Donations for Christmas Decorations were received in the name of: Nick Saberniak Leonard Kuffel Eileen Kuffel Lenny Kuffel James Duran Kathy Kennedy Cara, Juan, Alicia, Andre & Miguel Alice & Robert Wilk Pat & Allan Kramer Joe Gadomski Len & Louise Bilinski Doug Bilinski Joe Mantel Denise Mantel Ralph & Lucille Einhorn Edwin Wietecha The Flaherty Family The Linz Family The Los Family The Rybicki Family SPONSOR OF THE WEEK Hometown Animal Hospital 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. Due to early holiday publishing deadlines the collections for December 14 thru January 4th, 2015 will appear in January 11th and 18th bulletins. Youth Council News January 3rd (10 to 11:30 PM) - Ice Skating at Midwest Ice Arena (10600 White Oak) FREE admission. Skate rental $4.00 January 11th (6:30 to 8 PM) Open Mic in the Gym January 14th (6:30 to 8 PM) Open Gym January 28th (6:30 to 8 PM) Open Gym *Service Project assisting with snow removal, if necessary. Ecumenical Prayer Service January 20, PM Holy Name Parish Join us for an evening of prayer and fellowship. Refreshments in the basement following the service. All in the community are welcome!

7 Holy Name Parish January 4, 2015 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 Kim Boswell Gretchen Gerstenkorn Tomas Jaimes Ed King Pete Kozlowski Meg Lanham Brian Long Shirley Manning Tom McAdams Linda Slankard Ryan Steinberg John Tritschler Holy Name Parish Staff Father Ed Tlucek, ofm etlucek@gmail.com Deacon Ed Kozub thepackman@hotmail.com Deacon Tom Kubik kubiktom@sbcglobal.net Deacon John Bacon jabacon3@yahoo.com Mercedes Austgen Pastoral Associate maustgen9092@att.net Mary Joan Dickson Youth Minister maryjoandickson@yahoo.com Mary Kselman Office Manager mkselman@att.net Cindy Varenkamp Music Ministry cindyvarenkamp@gmail.com Wanda Burdan Office Staff wburdan@att.net Rose Mary Vicari