THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, & JOSEPH

St. Hilary of Poitiers Parish 820 Susquehanna Road, Rydal, PA 19046 215-884-3252 / (NEW) sthilaryrydal@gmail.com / www.sthilarypoitiers.org DECEMBER 31, 2017 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, & JOSEPH

St. Hilary of Poitiers Parish December 31, 2017 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Deacon s Corner The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. As parents we all think of our children as special. It is especially nice to hear comments from others in regards to our children, whether that be about their talents, their looks and it is especially nice to hear comments in regards to their behavior. Mary and Joseph had chosen to keep sacred the laws and traditions of their religion so they took Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem. This special time is often referred to as The Presentation. Upon their arrival they met Simeon who took Jesus into his arms and said: Now Master, you may let your servant go/in peace. Simeon had immediately recognize that his eyes had seen the Son of God in Jesus. God had promised Simeon that he would not see death until he had seen the Messiah. So Simeon could now go to our Lord. Jesus was indeed the most special child to have ever been born into this world. Today we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Family life is at the heart of faith life for so many of us, including Jesus himself. It is the family where we first experience unconditional love. This experience becomes one image or model upon which we image God s love for us. For this reason, but not only for this reason, the experience of family is sacred. Having just shared our Holidays with family and friends should help remind us how much God loves each and everyone of us. Keeping in mind that He sent His only Son into the world to teach us how to love one another as He loves us. Family is anyone and everyone we open our hearts to our love. It is by the example of the Holy Family that we learn the importance of loving and caring for one another. Have a blessed 2018 Deacon John Page 2/ December 31, 2017 Sunday, December 31, 2017 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Jospeh 5:00pm (Sat.) Lidia Yatcilla Joe & Clara McGilvery 10:00am Living & Deceased Members of St. Hilary s 12:00noon John Farris Monday, January 1, 2018 Charlotte Groll St. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops & Doctors Tuesday, January 2, 2018 Living & deceased Members of St. Hilary s The Most Holy Name of Jesus Wednesday, January 3, 2018 William Bradley St. Elizabeth Seaton Thursday, January 4, 2018 Jos & Dehlea King St. John Neumann Friday, January 5, 2018 9:00am Jack & Patsy Whalen January 7, 2018 The Epiphany 5:00pm (Vigil) 8 :00am 10:00am 12:00noon Cesare Cotugno Anna-Constance Mattia Rudolph DiMassa Michael Laganella The daily rosary is recited after the 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 Due to early printing deadlines figures for the week of 12/24 & 12/31 will be posted in the January 7th Bulletin. 160 St. Hilary of Poitiers Parish

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 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 19103 (215) 587.3750 Page 3/ December 31, 2017 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 A Special Thank You to all those who came to help decorate our beautiful Church. Your volunteer work is greatly appreciated. Sunday Mass Schedule 5:00pm Vigil Sunday 10:00am Sunday 12:00 noon Sunday New Years Day Mass 8:00AM 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 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) 884-3252 School Phone (215) 887-4520 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. Rectory office closed January 1st 160 St. Hilary of Poitiers

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 The Gift of Prayer Thank you for your generous response to our Annual Census and Block Collection. Your Census information helps update our files and adapt our programs to meet your needs. Your financial support is a tremendous help in maintaining our buildings and our mission to carry out the work of the Lord. Total this year was $36,991.00 Total last year was $34,820.00 When the trials of this life make you weary, And your troubles seem too much to bear, There s a wonderful solace and comfort, In the silent Communion of Prayer. When you have searched For the sun without ceasing, And the showers continue to fall, There s a Heavenly lift in this Wonderful Gift That God has extended to all, From the Gift of prayer there comes power That will minimize all you care, And you ll gather new hope, When you re able to cope, With the troubles that once brought you despair. Again my thanks for your support and sacrifices. Father Murray Page 4 December 31,2017 160 St. Hilary of Poitiers

. 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 2018. 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 December 31, 2017 160 St. Hilary of Poitiers Parish

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 another.) To make arrangements call the Rectory # 215 884-3252 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) 947-4951, Pat at (215) 485-5512, the Rectory at 215-884-3252 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 No Adoration Monday 1/1 Monday Adoration 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 New Years Day, Monday January 1st is not a Holy Day of Obligation. We will have our regular daily Mass at 8:00AM Please check out our new parish Website: www.sthilarypoitiers.org 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/ December 31, 2017 160 St. Hilary of Poitiers Parish