January 6, 2019 THE EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD Roman Catholic Church 35 Old Eagle School Road, Strafford, PA MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 AM Weekdays: 6:30 and 8:00 AM (Sept-May) 8:00 AM only (June-August) Saturday: 9:00 AM Holy Days: 7:00 PM Vigil, and 6:30, 8:00 AM and 12:05 PM SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, or by appointment. Eucharistic Adoration: Tues. 7 PM – 8 PM Baptism: 1st & 3rd Sunday each Month. Pre-Jordan class is required and held on the 3rd Monday of every month. Please call the Parish Office to schedule. Marriage: Engaged couples must meet with the pastor at least six months prior to the wed- ding. Anointing of the Sick: Holy Communion for the homebound or Sacrament of the Sick upon request. Anointing in Preparation for Surgery during or after Masses. PASTOR: Rev. Gerald P. Carey SENIOR PRIEST: Rev. Martin E. Woodeshick IN RESIDENCE: Rev. Msgr. Richard Malone PERMANENT DEACON: Deacon John Rose Music Ministry: Rick West Office Manager/ Parish Secretary: RoseAnn Westerfer Business Manager: Nicole Giacche Office Phone: 610-688-1178 Website: olastrafford.org PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4 PM Emergencies Call the parish office and press 1. ASSUMPTION ACADEMY School Principal: Patricia Welsh 610-688-5277 PREP Office Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick, IHM 610-688-6590 OLA CONVENT — IHM SISTERS Phone: 610-688-7889 PREP Classes resume tomorrow, Monday, January 6, 2019! Consider spending time with Jesus at Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesday at 7 PM. Mark your calendar’s for OLA Family Movie Night, Sat., Jan. 26, 2019 at 6 PM (immediately following the 5 PM Vigil Mass).
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January 6, 2019 THE EPIPHANY OF
OUR LORD
Roman Catholic Church 35 Old Eagle School Road, Strafford, PA
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 AM Weekdays: 6:30 and 8:00 AM (Sept-May) 8:00 AM only (June-August) Saturday: 9:00 AM Holy Days: 7:00 PM Vigil, and 6:30, 8:00 AM and 12:05 PM
SACRAMENTS
Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, or by appointment.
Eucharistic Adoration: Tues. 7 PM – 8 PM Baptism: 1st & 3rd Sunday each Month. Pre-Jordan class is required and held on the 3rd Monday of every month. Please call the Parish Office to schedule.
Marriage: Engaged couples must meet with the pastor at least six months prior to the wed-ding.
Anointing of the Sick: Holy Communion for the homebound or Sacrament of the Sick upon request. Anointing in Preparation for Surgery during or after Masses.
7:00 - Anna Chi Nguyen by Phong & Jenny Vu 8:30 - For the People of the Parish 10:00 - Nora E. White & Herbert J. White by Herbert White & Family 11:30 - Increased Membership in Legion of Mary by OLA Legion of Mary
Monday - January 7, 2019 St. Raymond of Penafort, Priest
6:30 - Barry Detwiler by Joseph & Karen Borzillo 8:00 - Margaret Glennon by Jan Grob
Tuesday - January 8, 2019 6:30 - Ann Domico by Cathy, Mike & Sophie Kunsch 8:00 - Rose Donofrio by Celia Paolantonio
Wednesday - January 9, 2019 6:30 - Holy Souls of Priests In Purgatory by Richard & Rosemary Ise 8:00 - Rafael & Rosa Barba by Sons, Rafael & Juan
Thursday - January 10, 2019 6:30 - Holy Souls In Purgatory by The Ises 8:00 - Rafael & Rosa Barba by Sons, Rafael & Juan
Friday - January 11, 2019 6:30 - Holy Souls of Priests In Purgatory by Richard & Rosemary Ise 8:00 - Rose Donofrio by Charlie & Mary Tornetta
Saturday - January 12, 2019 9:00 - Egidio DiMarcantonio, 9th Anniv. by Wife, Tina & Family
Sanctuary Lamp is burning
For: Deceased Family Members of The Seedors, McTaggarts & Quicks From: Jan. 4, 2019 to Jan. 10, 2019 By: Greg & Marge Seedor
Question of the week!
To whom do I pay homage? Are they worthy of my respect?
OLA Knitters needed
Please knit/crochet a hat/scarf/baby blanket for Bryn Mawr NICU. Dropoff bin is in the Giving Room.
AoP Annual Rel. Ed. Mass
OLA’s DRE, Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick, IHM, will receive the St. Katharine Drexel Award for her 10 years of service as a Dir. of Rel. Ed. at a special Mass on Sat., Jan. 12, 2019 at 10:30 AM at the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul.
Prayer Intentions
Please pray for the sick and disabled members of our parish family: Nicole LaMonaca, Ed Drill, Anthony Ciarlone, Elsa Marsili, Josephine Sorrentino, Connie DiDario, Logan Schweiter, Margaret Cox, Victor Newton, William Vallejo, Msgr. Jim McDonough, Carole Pullo, Dom Losco, Louise McKeown, Gloria Biondi, Taylor Boileau, Dan, Angie, Nick & Kelly Sciarratta, Joe Monte, Barbara Pupek, Charlotte Krutsick, Catherine Harmer, Eileen Piombino, John Becker, Janet Fleming, Holly Weaver, Fred Marcantonio, Agatha & Carol Annino, Bob Iatesta, Rose Rogers, Daniel Koppa, Marge Morrow, Louise Fehn, Gabe Yervelli, Msgr. Marino, Milena Trosini, Alison Colodonato, Sean Mahoney, Baby Flynn, Joanne Gill, Yolanda Price, Zaira Silveri, Dottie Cappelli, Russell Demanczyk, Greg Seedor, Dominic Toscani , Dino Calvarese & Fran Neary.
Please pray for our parishioners serving in the Military: Adam H. Bouvier, Lauren A. Seedor, Maria Frank, Rebecca Robbins, Luke Scilovati & Matthew Wilson.
OLA Parish Organizations
Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction: Every Tuesday at 7 PM in Church Missionary Servants of the Holy Love: Every Tuesday at 7 PM in Sacred Heart Chapel Legion of Mary: Every Wednesday at 1 PM in Sacred Heart Chapel Walking With Purpose: Every Wednesday at 7 PM in Assumption Hall Living Bridges Men’s Spirituality: Every Friday at 7 AM in Sacred Heart Chapel Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Every Saturday at 9:30 AM in Church Lay Carmelites: Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 at 6:30 PM in Upper Room Knights of Columbus: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 at 7:00 PM in Sacred Heart Chapel IHM Companions: Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 in Convent 10AM - 11:30 AM and in Upper Room 7 PM - 8:30 PM.
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Baby’s Breath in Wayne In need of formula, baby food, bottles, diapers & wipes. Please drop off in the Giving Room.
PREP
May the New-Born King fill your hearts with peace and may 2019 hold many blessings for
you and your family!
FAMILY CATECHESIS will take place on Sun., Jan. 6, 2019 from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM in the Upper Room.
All parish PREP Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019 from 4:30 PM to 6 PM.
First Semester PREP Progress Reports will be mailed to Parents in mid-January.
For further information regarding PREP, please contact Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick, IHM at 610-688-6590 or [email protected].
OLA 2019 Mass Book
The 2019 Mass Book for Mass Intentions, Floral donations and Vigil Lamp has opened. Please consider requesting a Mass, Flowers or a Vigil Lamp for your loved ones in 2019. Contact the Parish Office or stop by to complete the requests. Forms available on the OLA website: www.OLAStrafford.org.
OLA Youth Activity
All our Youth are invited to follow the mandate of the Lord to ‘FEED THE HUNGRY’ by preparing and cooking Casseroles for the Poor on our annual Youth MLK Service Day from 10 AM to 2 PM on Mon., Jan. 21, 2019. To participate, please contact Sr. Kathleen Fitzpatrick (info above)
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ASSUMPTION ACADEMY 2019 News
Happy New Year! Drivers Wanted!
Looking for children 3—6 years of age
to be part of the best school in the area!
Registration for the 2019-2020 school year will begin
on January 27, 2019 At an OPEN HOUSE from 10 AM—1 PM
In the Assumption Hall And also on January 30, 2019
from 10 AM—11 AM. Call for more information,
610-688-5277.
Scholarship Applications for the 2019-2020 school year are being
accepted now! A link to a simple application can be found on:
www.assumptionacademy.weebly.com
National March for Life
Friday, Jan. 18, 2019
At the DAR Constitution Hall at 1776 D St., NW (18th & D St) Wash., DC Mass at 7:30 AM (doors open at 7 AM) Homilist: Fr. Frank Pavone, Priests for Life Interdenominational Service: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Guest Speakers; Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. (EWTN) & Sandra Merritt. Visit www.NationalPrayerService.com to register.
Eucharistic Adoration
Holy Hour 7 PM - 8 PM every Tuesday “Come all who are weary and heavy burdened,
bring your cares and lay them before me and I will give you rest.”
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Stewardship
SUNDAY & OTHER COLLECTIONS** On 12/16/2018
(does not include Electronic Parish Giving) 2018: $7,093 2017: $6,875
Electronic Parish Giving Deposited on 12/19/2018: $2,133
CUM FISCAL YTD TOTALS AS OF 12/16/2018 including Electronic Parish Giving
2018: $198,682 2017: $191,543 ** OTHER COLLECTIONS INCLUDE: HOLY DAYS,
CHRISTMAS and EASTER FLOWERS
Note: 2018 fiscal YTD offerings are +3.7% greater than 2017.
IMPROVEMENT FUND CUM FISCAL YTD TOTAL AS OF 12/16/2018
2018: $15,028 2017: $ 14,767 We thank you for your generosity!
Parish Calendar
JANUARY
6 10:00 AM - Children’s Liturgy of the Word - Sacred Heart Chapel 11:15 AM - Family Catechesis - Upper Room 7 4:30 PM - PREP Classes - School 8 10:00 AM - IHM Companions - Convent 3:30 PM - Liturgy Board - Rectory Conf. Room 5:00 PM - OUTREACH Cooking for Good - Parish Kitchen 7:00 PM - IHM Companions - Upper Room 7:00 PM - Eucharistic Adoration - Church 7:00 PM - Missionary Servants of the Holy Love - Sacred Heart Chapel 9 1:00 PM - Legion of Mary - Sacred Heart Chapel 7:00 PM - Walking With Purpose - Assumption Hall 7:00 PM - Knights of Columbus - Sacred Heart Chapel 10 7:15 PM - OLA Choir Practice - Choir Loft 11 7:00 AM - Living Bridges Men’s Faith Group - Sacred Heart Chapel 12 9:30 AM - Sodality Devotions - Church
Pastor’s Corner
My Dear Parishioners, Today we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, a word that literally means “manifestation” referring to Jesus’ appearance to the Wise Kings that came from the East. Today’s responsorial psalm at Mass proclaims, “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you!” With these words we are reminded that today’s feast doesn’t just celebrate the arrival of the Magi and Jesus’ appearance to them but now the coming of “all nations” to adore the newborn King of the Jews.
Many traditions surround this day and this day is often referred to as “Little Christmas”. Many cultures even exchange their Christmas gifts today (rather than on Christmas Day) to reflect the gifts of the Kings to Jesus. Personally, I always save a few presents to open on this day to keep the “season of Christmas” alive. Certainly, it is a beautiful feast that not only recalls Jesus’ manifestation of Himself to the world but our own obligation to manifest him to others in the world by our faith-filled lives.
Here we are beginning another New Year. I pray that in a special way, you and your loved ones will be abundantly blessed in the coming year of 2019. A New Year brings with it many mixed emotions. Yet, it also brings the promise of a new beginning. I don’t know if you have made any resolutions this year but if you have, please try to make a spiritual one in addition to the other usual ones that we make. Some people carve out a little more time each day to talk to God or go to confession more frequently or even try to make more frequent visits to the Blessed Sacrament. Whatever you do, I pray your love for the Lord will grow even more this coming year and that love will enrich the lives of those around you. Just as an update on our parish Annual Appeal, to this date we have received $65,350. I thank you for your generosity & I wish you all again a very Happy New Year!
Love and prayers, Fr. Carey
Malvern Retreat House
Have you ever thought about going on a retreat? If you have, come join us at the St. Blaise/Curran Memorial Men's weekend retreat at Malvern. Our retreat starts on Fri., Feb. 1, 2019 and ends on Sun. morning, Feb. 3, 2019. Fr. Scott Reilly will be our retreat master this year.
We hope you can join us. Over 20 men from our Parish attend this annual weekend retreat. Mark your calendar now! For additional info & registration, call one of the following: Nick Santoleri @ 215-850-5616 or Anthony Gentile @ 610- 688-6834.
