Epiphany of Our Lord Church 3050 Walton Rd., Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 Tel: 610-828-8634 ~ Fax: 610-828-1802 ~ epiphanyofourlord.com eol@epiphanyofourlord.com ~ bulletin@epiphanyofourlord.com Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Nov. 26, 2017 (34th or last Sunday in Ordinary Time) Pastoral Staff Rev. Joseph J. Quindlen, Pastor Rev. James J. Kelly, In Residence (Retired) Permanent Deacons Emil J. Wernert Michael Pascarella, Jr. Kenneth P. Clancy (Retired) Joel M. Ziff, (Retired) š Office Staff Business Manager, Paul Harvitz Director of Music, Constance M. Steuer Admin. Assistant, JoAnn O Connor IT Coordinator, Nicole Zimmerman Maintenance Super., Anthony R. Mashaintonio ššššš Religious Education Staff rep@eol.comcastbiz.net; (215) 367-5853 Coordinator, Linda DiCampli Admin. Assistant, Maryann Schieve Youth Ministry Staff ymmin@eol.comcastbiz.net; (215) 367-5854 Coordinator, Kevin Kozeniewski Holy Rosary Regional Catholic School www.holyrosaryregional.com (610) 825-0160 3040 Walton Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 Lisa S. Hoban: Principal lhoban@holyrosaryregional.com Beth Sheldon: Admin. Assistant bsheldon@holyrosaryregional.com Mass Schedule Saturday 5 p.m. Vigil Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., & 11:30 a.m. Daily 8:30 a.m. Monday to Saturday Holydays 7 p.m. Vigil, 8:30 a.m., 12:05 & 7 p.m. Confessions Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. & by appointment Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. & by appointment Closed for lunch: 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Saturday: By appointment only Sunday: By appointment only A mail slot is located in the front door of the rectory. Parish Office Requests To register in the parish, arrange for a baptism, or request a Certificate of Eligibility for sponsorship at Baptism or Confirmation, contact the Parish Office during office hours at epiphanych@comcast.net. Also, please advise our office staff of any change of address, telephone number or family status. Anointing of the Sick First Saturday of the month during 8:30 a.m. Mass or by request. Please notify the rectory as soon as possible when any parishioner becomes seriously ill or is admitted to the hospital. Baptism Baptisms are celebrated after the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays upon request. Both first-time parents need to attend a Pre-Jordan class, which is held the first Wednesday of every month. Pre-Registration for the class is required by contacting the Parish Office. Sponsors not from Epiphany are required to submit a Certificate of Eligibility from their parish two weeks prior to the Baptism. Matrimony Notify the priest of your intention to marry at least six months before the date of the wedding to assure sufficient preparation and to arrange for Pre-Cana sessions. Miraculous Medal Perpetual Novena After 8:30 a.m. Mass every Saturday. Holy Communion for the Sick and Homebound Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are available to bring Communion to the sick and homebound. Call the Parish Office at (610) 828-8634 to provide the office staff with the name, address and phone number of the sick or homebound parishioner. Epiphany of Our Lord Church - Nov. 26, 2017 34th Sunday JC King Universe
Sisters of St. Joseph The Sisters of St. Joseph will speak at Mass this weekend on behalf of our annual Retirement Fund for Religious Appeal, Dec. 2-3. EOL Class of 1977 Reunion Epiphany of Our Lord School Class of 1977 will hold its 40th anniversary reunion Saturday, Nov. 25, beginning with the 5 p.m. Vigil Mass followed by dinner. Monsignor Gregory J. Fairbanks, a member of Epiphany of Our Lord School Class of 1977 and a priest-son of our parish, will be celebrant of the 5 p.m. Mass. Monsignor Fairbanks is a Church History professor at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. Reflection on Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe The Gospel...presents the kingship of Jesus as the culmination of his saving work, Pope Francis said on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 2016. He continued, the grandeur of his kingdom is not power as defined by this world, but the love of God, a love capable of encountering and healing all things. Our King went to the ends of the universe in order to embrace and save every living being. His rule of love transforms sin into grace, death into resurrection, fear into trust. Parish Pastoral Council Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 7 p.m. Little Blue Book Complimentary copies of the Little Blue Book for the Advent and Christmas Seasons will be distributed after Masses this weekend until supplies are exhausted. Published by the Diocese of Saginaw, Michigan, it offers six-minute reflections on the Infancy Narrative of Matthew. For further information, contact Joan Purcell at (610) 279-3221. REP First Penance Parent Gathering Parents of second grade REP students preparing for First Penance will meet on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. in the church. Contact Linda DiCampli, Coordinator of Religious Education, at rep@eol.comcastbiz.net if you have any questions. Holy Rosary Craft Show The annual Holy Rosary Regional Catholic School Craft Show will be held next weekend, Dec. 2-3. Advent Day Take a few peaceful hours to reflect on this season of hope, expectancy and yearning on Monday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the I.H.M. Conference Center, 401 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr. Cost $25 which includes lunch. Call (610) 581-0120 to register. Advent Lessons and Carols You are invited to an evening of preparation for Advent on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., at Holy Martyrs Parish, 120 Allison Rd., Oreland. The Giving Tree Beginning this weekend, the Giving Tree will be on display in the vestibule of church. Gifts will support Project H.O.M.E. s after school program and new shelter. Gifts should be placed in gift bags with tag attached and placed under the tree no later than the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Dec. 10. For more information, call Kathy at (610) 279-3504. Christmas Concert at the Cathedral You are invited to the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, for the annual concert celebrating the Christmas season on Sunday, Dec. 10, 3-5 p.m. Visit cathedralphiladelphiaconcerts.org to purchase tickets. Main Line Singles (Ages 52-66) Catholic men and women are invited to our Christmas Restaurant Event on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 6:15 p.m., at Twenty 9 Restaurant, 16 Great Valley Pkwy., Malvern. For more information, contact Barb at (610) 896-6542. Carol Night at the Mansion Celebrate the seasons of Advent and Christmas at the Wootton Mansion, home of the IHM Conference Center, Bryn Mawr, with an evening of prayer, scripture and caroling on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7-8:30 p.m. There will be light refreshments as well. Donations appreciated. Call (610) 581-0120 for details. March for Life The annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., will be held Friday, Jan. 19. Epiphany will be providing a bus. More details to follow. Contact Bernie Toth at (610) 279-2788. Epiphany of Our Lord Church - Nov. 26, 2017 34th Sunday JC King Universe
Epiphany of Our Lord Church - Nov. 26, 2017 34th Sunday JC King Universe
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office of the Archbishop 222 North 17th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103-1299 Telephone (215) 587-3747 commof@archphila.org www.archphila.org Epiphany of Our Lord Church - Nov. 26, 2017 34th Sunday JC King Universe
Parish October Count 2003-2017 1,800 1,600 1,548 1,593 1,411 1,432 1,388 1,400 1,296 1,216 1,169 1,200 1,000 800 985 925 913 868 857 740 678 600 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Statistics from Sacramental Registers and Pastoral Reports Year Parishioners Households Baptisms Weddings Funerals 2016 4,871 1,645 28 3 39 2015 4,965 1,671 29 2 50 2014 4,975 1,678 43 8 36 2013 5,050 1,697 30 5 37 2012 5,160 1,736 44 6 49 2011 5,267 1,730 30 7 43 2010 5,367 1,742 37 7 32 Percentage Change in Attendance 2012-16 20 10 0-10 -20-30 -40-50 Epiphany of Our Lord Church - Nov. 26, 2017 34th Sunday JC King Universe
2018 Calendars Thanks to the following Funeral Homes, 2018 religious calendars will be available at the church exits starting next weekend. Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, Inc. http://www.ciavarellifuneralhomes.com Lownes Funeral Home http://www.lownes.com Archdiocesan Holy Land Pilgrimage Walk where Jesus walked. Sail on the Sea of Galilee. Share the trip of a lifetime with Christians in the Holy Land and fellow pilgrims from our Archdiocese on Feb. 1-11, 2018. Contact Susan of Select International Tours at (800) 842-4842 or susan@select-intl.com for pricing. School of Theological Studies Did you know that the School of Theological Studies at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary offers undergraduate college courses? Admission is open to all. Evening classes are available. Visit scs.edu/sts for details or to register. Thank You We at Catholic Social Services...extend our sincere appreciation to you...for your generous donation of...food for our pantry. You...are remembered in our weekly prayer time. Sincerely, Susan Stier, Administrator MASS INTENTIONS Monday, Nov. 27 8:30 a.m. Jim Gallagher Tuesday, Nov. 28 8:30 a.m. James Gallagher Wednesday, Nov. 29 8:30 a.m. Michael Koneski Thursday, Nov. 30 9:00 a.m. Robert Knoebel Friday, Dec. 1 8:30 a.m. Cunnane Family Saturday, Dec. 2 8:30 a.m. Joseph, Jason and Martin Addario Adoration Chapel Votive Candles are Dedicated for: Nov. 26 Maryanne Koehler Baptisms We welcome to our parish family Priscilla Capri Marino Connor Thomas Nolan Baptized Nov. 12 Nov. 26 Jack Phipps Stewardship is a way of life. Tithing is God s Plan for Giving. Our Sunday Offering 11/12 $ 10,902 Last Year s Offering $ 12,349 Children s Offering $ 13.86 Thank you for your continued support! From the Pastor: Thank you to parishioner Mary Beth Enslin, R.N., M.B.A., M.S., a certified Health Coach, who offered a complimentary four-session program Lifelong Transformation: One Healthy Habit At A Time to our parishioners during October and November. Thank you to our parishioners for your generosity in response to the three voluntary hurricane relief appeals. I appreciate your responsible stewardship and am grateful for your loyalty to our parish. From the Children: Played with an autistic child who needed a friend. Went to Mass. Was polite. Walked the dog. Served at Mass. Lily s Gift Lily s Gift is a network of parents and professionals who have experienced or worked closely with poor prenatal diagnoses providing support to couples. For support, contact (215) 587-3530. For more information about Lily s Gift, visit lilysgift.org. Pregnancy Hotline Pregnant and need help? Call or text the hotline at 610-626-4006, 24/7, for assistance with pro-life options, supportive counseling and other resources. Please Pray for the Sick Parishioners listed in bold. Miriam Beaumont Jack Morse Dolores Sanders Daniel White Ana Yurkoski Madelyn Bonner Hayley Reath Edward Sherbert Joe Williamson Andrew Zimmerman Names will remain on the Sick List for one calendar month. Contact the Parish Epiphany Office of Our Lord to update Church - Nov. the 26, list. 2017 34th Sunday JC King Universe
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT HOURS AT AREA PARISHES (Information subject to change. Please contact each parish to verify.) Epiphany of Our Lord, Plymouth Meeting 610-828-8634 Mon.-Fri: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. St. Anthony of Padua, Ambler 215-646-4742 Mary Chapel: Weekdays after 9 a.m. St. Francis of Assisi, 600 Hamilton St., Norristown 610-272-0402 Mondays Only Sept.-May: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; June-Aug.: 9 a.m.-10 a.m. St. Helena, 1489 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell 610-275-7711 St. Theresa Chapel Mon.-Fri.: 6:15 a.m.-9 p.m. St. Paul, 2007 New Hope St., Norristown 610-279-6725 Fridays only: After the 8 a.m. Mass until 3:30 p.m. St. Philip Neri, 437 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill 610-834-1975 Second Monday of the month only Sept.-June: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. St. Titus, 3006 Keenwood Rd., East Norriton 610-279-4990 Second Sunday of the month only 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Visitation BVM, 196 N. Trooper Rd., Norristown 610-539-5572 BVM Chapel: Open 24/7