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Jan. 7, Saturday, Christmas Weekday,

St. Raymond of Penyafort, Priest

12:05 Elisa Ionata

5:15 Vigil Mass - Joseph W. Brandt

Jan. 8, The Epiphany of the Lord

8:00 Pro Populo - For the People of the Parish

9:30 Quici, Galypo and Greco families

11:00 For the intentions of Ralph Berarducci

12:30 Sebastian Rodriguez

6:30 Pro Propulo - For the People of the Parish

Jan. 9, Monday, The Baptism of the Lord

7:15 Ray McCormic

12:05 Rev. Stephen White & Edward White

Jan. 10, Tuesday, Weekday

7:15 Most Reverend James F. Checchio

12:05 Joseph A. Lehman

Jan. 11, Wednesday, Weekday

7:15 Jack Kapcia

12:05 Rosalie Miraglia

Jan 12, Thursday, Weekday

7:15 James Stearns

12:05 Patricia Pascale Duffy

Jan. 13, Friday, Weekday

7:15 Special Intention Novena

12:05 Margaret Vanderslice-Bucklin

Jan. 14, Saturday, Weekday, BVM

12:05 Ian Swezcak

5:15 Angela McKee

Jan. 15, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 Pro Populo - For the People of the Parish

9:30 Arthur Quici

11:00 For the intentions of Ralph Berarducci

12:30 Silde de Rodriguez

6:30 Pro Propulo - For the People of the Parish

The Epiphany of the Lord January 8, 2017

“They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house

they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated

themselves and did him homage. ” -Matthew 2: 10-11

Dear Parishioners,

Today is the Sunday celebration of the Epiphany of the

Lord! In many countries throughout the world, the Epiphany is

celebrated on the traditional date of January 6th. However, in

those countries, like the United States, where the Epiphany is

not observed as a Holy Day of Obligation, it is transferred to

the nearest Sunday following January 1st. Happy Epiphany!

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) and the Epiphany of

the Lord are the two principal celebrations of Christmas Time.

The Birth in Bethlehem and Manifestation of the Savior to the

Kings give present day meaning to how we live our Christian

lives. The Birth of Jesus in time is also his Birth again in our

time and in our lives. The Manifestation of the Savior in time

is also his Manifestation, his Epiphany, in our time and to each

one of us. If we allowed ourselves to truly encounter Christ

this Christmas in his Word, his Sacraments and his grace, then

we have been shown the saving power of God. This is how our

lives are changed. This is how our Christian lives are nour-

ished and deepened. Like the Kings, having met the Lord in a

new way with the celebration of his Birth, then with this Epiph-

any celebration we return to our everyday lives “by another

way.”

Christmas Time comes to its liturgical conclusion this year

with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord which is celebrated

tomorrow, Monday, January 9, 2017. If possible, join us for

the 7:15 AM or 12:05 PM Mass in the Cathedral Chapel as we

bring this holy and festive time to a fitting conclusion.

Did you receive your e-mail Parish Newsletter this past

week? There are many wonderful things that take place at the

Cathedral Parish in addition to our full schedule of liturgical

celebrations. This monthly Parish Newsletter will be sent auto-

matically at the beginning of each month to our registered pa-

rishioners with an e-mail address. This is another way, besides

the Parish Bulletin, to provide our parishioners with news and

updates about the Parish. If you did not receive it, then we do

not have your e-mail address on file. Please send an e-mail to

the Parish at info@cathedralphila.org with your contact infor-

mation and you will receive the next edition of the Parish

Newsletter. Also, please feel free to forward the Parish News-

letter to you family and friends.

Once again, I thank all our parishioners and visitors for

your goodness and generosity to the Cathedral Parish this

Christmas and all the time. The second collection at Mass next

Sunday will be directed to winter maintenance expenses.

God bless you for the Epiphany of the Lord and the New Year,

Father Dennis Gill

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Please remember these parishioners and friends of the Cathedral Parish in your prayers/ Ora por los enfermos:

Dan Moyer, Rose Johnston, William Zawacki, Rose Johnston, Carla McCollaum, David Hernandez, Edward Panek, Irene McCarthy, Paige Bednarsky, Patrick DiGiovanni, Patricia Capone, Rosemary Lovett, Grace Teti, Nick

Capozio, Darcel Burney, Fred Hankinson, Renee Kenny, Thomas J. Kenny, Stacey Smit, Anadelia Cacique, Alis de

Pachecho, JoAnn Stein, Francis Pham, Ita Creavin, William Spiro, Scott Towers, Daniel Moyer Sr., James Pinto, Pearl Hammond, Loretta Braccili, Dorothy Tomassini, Pam Buccelli, Charlotte McLaughlin, Amberlyn Boland, Wendy Cornel,

Michelle, Oscar Rodriguez, Enrique Rodriguez, Randy Burbage, Rosa Maria Santos, Amy Fife, Theodore Barry, M.D., Marissa Kostrzewa, David Kaplan, Marilyn Mullen, Kathleen Aponik, April DeMatto, Paula Cohen, and those in nursing

homes or hospitals and all the sick.. Please call the Parish Office with the name of anyone who is sick, to be included in our

prayer list. Por favor llamar a la oficina parroquial para añadir a la lista los nombres de personas que estén enfermas.

The Sanctuary Lamp Candle burns

this week in the Cathedral Basilica

For: Tim Navin

From: Nicholas & Louise Pascale

Donations are accepted for intentions for the Sanctuary

Lamp in the Basilica and the Cathedral Chapel. This

candle burns perpetually as a reminder that Jesus is truly

and really present in the tabernacle. If you wish to make

the suggested donation of fifteen dollars for an intention for

a Sanctuary Lamp, you may contact the Parish Office di-

rectly or place your intention and offering in the

collection basket.

PARISH FINANCIAL SUPPORT

The Financial Support of the Cathedral Parish is the

duty of our parishioners. Here at the Cathedral Parish we

are greatly supported as well by our many visitors.

The Offertory Collection for Sunday, 12/25/16 was

$2,120 and for 1/01/17 was $2,715. Your generosity

demonstrates the support, interest and encouragement of so

many for the ministry and service of the Cathedral Parish to

carry out the work of the Gospel.

Thank you very much for your generous financial support.

Readings for Mass for this Week Please see the website of the United States Conference

of Catholic Bishops. usccb.org/bible/readings Las lecturas de la semana están disponibles

en el enlace de arriba

Cathedral Choir Auditions

Jan. 7, 2017, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chapel Hall

Jan. 21, 2017, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM in Chapel Hall

Archdiocesan Adult Choir Auditions

Jan. 7, 2017, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Chapel Hall

Jan. 21, 2017, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM in Chapel Hall

Archdiocesan Boy and Girl Choir

Jan. 21, 2017, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM &

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM in Chapel Hall

Please contact Charlene Angelini at

cangelini@archphila.org to make an appointment

CHOIR AUDITIONS

CATHEDRAL PRAYER

REQUESTS

Our parish Charismatic Prayer Group meets faithfully

each week to join together for prayer and to intercede

with the Lord for many intentions, including the inten-

tions of the parish. The Charismatic Prayer Group now

provides a way for us to send to them our requests for

prayer. Simply e-mail your intentions and prayer re-

quests to: Cathedral.prayer.requests@gmail.com

The Charismatic Prayer Group meets every Wednesday

at 6 PM in the Neumann Room.

PARISHIONER INFORMATION UPDATE

New Parishioners Welcome to the Cathedral Parish!

The easiest way to register can be accomplished by speak-

ing with one of the parish priests after any regularly sched-

uled Mass. If preferred, you can also contact the Parish Of-

fice to schedule an appointment to meet with a priest for

parish registration.

Parishioners If you have new contact information, please call the Parish

Office so that our records can be updated. If you have not

been receiving your weekly offering envelopes, again,

please call the Parish Office to insure that your address is

registered correctly.

Parish Office phone number is 215-561-1313.

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What’s Happening at the Parish

Outside the Liturgical Schedule

Jan. 11 Morning Scr ipture for Lawyers,

Neumann Room, 8:00 AM

Charismatic Prayer Group,

Neumann Room, 6:00 PM

Jan. 12 Catechetical Session,

Neumann Room, 7:00 PM

Jan. 8 Baptisms, Basilica, 12:30 PM

ANUNCIOS

El Sacramento del Bautismo

29 de Enero, 2017 a la 1:30 PM

El Sacramento del Bautismo se celebra en español cada

3 meses, el último domingo del mes; la próxima fecha es el

29 de Enero, 2017 a la 1:30 PM. Por favor hable con el

Diacono Epi para suscribirse en la clase y para

programar el Bautismo de su hijo/a. Si su hijo/a es mayor de 7 años, el proceso es diferente, por favor llame

a la oficina parroquial para mayor información.

El Sacramento del Bautismo normalmente se celebra en

inglés el primer domingo de cada mes pero en enero se cele-

brará el segundo domingo, 8 de enero. Para más informa-

ción por favor llame a la oficina parroquial, 215-561-1313.

-Próximo Concierto en la Basílica -

9 de febrero, 2017, 7:30 PM

The Tallis Scholars: Venetian Voices

Para mayor información y para comprar boletos visite: www.CathedralPhilaConcerts.org

LA CORRESPONSABILIDAD

Contempladores de Estrellas

Hace alrededor de mil años un escultor en Autun, Fran-

cia trabajaba en obras para la nueva catedral de la ciudad.

Una de sus esculturas muestra una escena encantadora. Los

tres reyes magos con sus coronas puestas y dormidos en una

misma cama son despertados por un ángel que les señala

una estrella. El dedo del ángel toca suavemente la mano de

uno de los reyes que está sobre una capa de tela lujosa. Los

ojos de este rey se han abierto sorpresivamente, mientras

que los otros dos reyes magos aparecen soñolientos. Este

escultor combinó artísticamente dos historias bíblicas en

una. La estrella nos recuerda a aquella que le indicó a los

reyes magos el camino hacia Belén, mientras que el ángel

alegoriza la advertencia que recibieron en un sueño de que

no regresaran a ver a Herodes después de visitar al Niño

Jesús. Durante siglos la tradición ha mantenido que los

nombres de los reyes magos eran Gaspar, Melchor y Balta-

sar, pero en realidad nadie lo sabe por seguro. Otras tradi-

ciones les llaman los magos de oriente, que estudiaban las

estrellas. Ellos fueron los primeros no judíos que reconocie-

ron y adoraron al Hijo de Dios, y le ofrecieron los regalos

que se le ofrecen a un rey. En la Edad Media las casas se

bendecían el día de la Epifanía, reflexionando en cómo los

reyes magos encontraron a Cristo cuando “entraron en la

casa”. Trata de revivir hoy esta antigua tradición. Se puede

hacer dentro de cualquier grupo familiar. Una persona in-

ciensa la casa mientras otra rocía agua bendita y la tercera

escribe con una tiza sobre cada una de las puertas exteriores

la siguiente inscripción: “20 + G + M + B + 11” (o cual-

quiera que sea el año), lo cual significa “los tres reyes ma-

gos, Gaspar, Melchor y Baltasar en el año del Señor 2011”.

El bendecir las puertas expresa y simboliza el compromiso

de la familia durante ese año para recibir a todos en su ho-

gar como si fueran el mismo Cristo.

La Corresponsabilidad Vivida Ahora

Una oración para la Epifanía:

Señor, Dios nuestro, que por medio de una estrella, diste a

conocer en este día, a todos los pueblos el nacimiento de tu

Hijo, concede a los que ya te conocemos por la fe, llegar a

contemplar, cara a cara, la hermosura de tu inmensa gloria.

(Misal Romano, Oración Colecta para la Epifanía del Se-

ñor)

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CATECHETICAL SESSION FOR ADULTS

THIS WEEK

Thursday, January 12, 7:00 PM

Meeting in the Neumann Room

The weekly catechetical session is primarily for the adults

among us who are preparing to receive the Easter

Sacraments. However, anyone interested in the topic for

better understanding and faith formation is most welcome to

attend. Anyone, especially our parishioners, seeking more

information on the reception of the

Sacraments or assisting as a sponsor, please call the

Parish Office.

Did you Know?

* 18 days a Baby’s heart beats * 8 weeks all organs function * 9 weeks has individual fingerprints * 10 weeks a baby can feel pain * 12 weeks a baby can smile

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Upcoming Events for the Young Adults of the

Cathedral Parish

Holy Rosary before Mass: We hope that each of you will

consider joining us every second Sunday of the month at

5:45 PM prior to the 6:30 PM Mass to pray the Rosary

as a group. If you are interested in the Young Adults of the

Cathedral Parish as well as receiving the most up-to-date

information on our group’s events please e-mail us. Please

search for our Facebook page (search: Young Adults at the

Cathedral).

Friday, April 7, 2017: Discipleship Series - Session Two

-Living as an Intentional Disciple of Jesus as a Member of his Church Presenter : Fr . Dennis Gill, Rector & Pas-

tor of the Cathedral. Where: The Archdiocesan Pastoral

Center, 222 North Seventeenth St., Philadelphia, PA, begin-

ning at 7:30 PM. youngadults.cathedral@gmail.com

The celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism is the doorway to the Christian life and to all the

other Sacraments. As such, preparation of the parents and for the Baptism itself deserve very

special attention. The celebration of Baptism at the Cathedral Parish takes place on the first

Sunday of each month at 12:30 PM after the 11:00 AM Solemn Mass. Everyone is welcome.

The celebration will be carried out with liturgical music and with a great sense of hospitality.

A Baptism Preparation Session takes place on the third Sunday of each month in anticipation of the celebration of the Sac-

rament. Parents in the Cathedral Parish are obligated to participate. The session is open to all of our neighbor parishes and

to godparents as well. Parents are encouraged to participate during pregnancy, if at all possible. Please call the Parish

Office - 215–561-1313 - to register for the Baptism Preparation Session.

Come and Experience

Great Music in the Cathedral

The Tallis Scholars

“Venetian Voices: The Splendors of San Marco”

Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 7:30 PM

The world-renowned Tallis Scholars return to Concerts at

the Cathedral Basilica fresh from their Carnegie Hall ap-

pearance with a program featuring signature choral works

written expressly for Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice

Premium Front, $52.50

Front Section, $44.50

General Admission Front $37.50

Senior Admission, $21.50

Student Admission - must present valid student ID, $12

For more information and to Purchase Tickets visit:

www.CathedralPhilaConcerts.org

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LIVING STEWARDSHIP NOW

Star Gazers Around a thousand years ago a stonemason in Autun,

France, was working on decorations for the city’s new ca-

thedral. One of his carvings shows a charming scene. The

three kings, all wearing crowns and sharing one cozy bed,

are being awakened by an angel pointing to a star. The an-

gel’s finger is gently touching the hand of one of the kings

on top of the patterned coverlet. This king’s eyes have

popped open in surprise, while the other two slumber on.

The stonemason artistically combined two biblical stories

into one. The star reminds us of the one that led the kings to

Bethlehem, while the visiting angel refers to the warning

they received in a dream not to return to Herod after visiting

the Christ Child. For centuries tradition has held that the

names of the kings were Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar,

but nobody really knows for sure. Other traditions call them

wise men from the East who studied the stars. They were

the first non-Jews to recognize and worship the Son of God

and give him kingly gifts. In the Middle Ages, houses were

blessed on Epiphany, reflecting how the magi found Christ

“on entering the house.” Try reviving this ancient tradition

today. It can work for any family or household group. One

person incenses the house while another sprinkles holy wa-

ter, and a third writes in chalk over every outside doorway

“20 + C + M + B + 11” (or whatever the year may be),

which stands for “The three Holy Kings, Caspar, Melchior,

Balthasar, in the year of Our Lord 2011.” The letters C, M,

and B also stand for Christus mansionem benedicat, “May

Christ bless this home.” Blessing the doorways symbolizes

the family’s commitment to welcome everyone as Christ

into their home throughout the year.

Living Stewardship Now A prayer for Epiphany:

Father, you revealed your Son to the nations by the guid-

ance of a star. Lead us to your glory in heaven by the light

of faith. (The Roman Missal, Opening Prayer for the Epiphany

of the Lord)

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OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST

Event: Catholics Returning Home

Monday, January 23, 2017, 7 pm Do you know someone who has left the Church?

This ongoing series will take place on six consecutive

Mondays, beginning January 23rd. The sessions are for

non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers to

questions about returning to the Church. If you know

someone who has left the Church, please invite them to

join us. Location: Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 605 West

Street Rd, Warminster, PA 18974, Parish Conference

Center (located behind the church)

The Power of One, March For Life 2017

January 27, 2017 - Washington, D.C

“The mission of the March for Life is to provide all

Americans with a place to testify to the beauty of life and

the dignity of each human person…” Additionally, the

March for Life Conference will take place Jan. 26. For

details on the March and the Conference visit

marchforlife.org/

Cardinal Foley Lecture Series Monday January 30, 2017, 7 PM

Speaker: Gregory Erlandson, Director & Editor -in-

Chief of Catholic News Service. Location: Saint Charles

Borromeo Seminary, St. John Vianney Hall Auditorium

Archbishop’s Lecture Series

Monday, February 13, 2017, 7 PM

Speaker: Mary Rice Hasson, Fellow at the Ethics and

Public Policy Center, Washington, DC. Location: Saint

Charles Borromeo Seminary,

St. John Vianney Hall Auditorium

Man-Up Philly: Men's Spirituality Conference Saturday, March 4, 2017 - 8:30 AM-5 PM

Come be a part of this special experience and stand with

your Brothers as true Men of God. Speakers: Marcellino

D’Ambrosio, Ph.D., Kevin Reilly, Damon Clarke Owens,

Mark Forrest. Location: St. Joseph's University, Hagan

Arena, Phila. More info & registration:

manupphilly.com

23rd Annual MOM-Heart of the Home Day of Renewal

Saturday, March 18, 2017, 9 AM

Calling moms of all ages and types: new moms, seasoned

moms, grandmothers, step-mothers. Even if you’re not a

mom, you are still welcome! Come listen to two

amazing, inspirational morning and afternoon talks.

Speakers: Lisa Mladinich; Eleanor Farzetta

Location: SS. Simon and Jude Meehan Center, West

Chester. More info at www.mom-heartofthehome.org/

events.html, or call 484-798-7368 or 610-384-4933

Tours of the Cathedral Basilica

A guided tour of the Basilica is available

after the 11:00 AM Sunday Mass.

Please gather in front of the Side Altar of

the Sacred Heart, which is located to the

right of the Main Sanctuary.

Christmas Crèche Exhibit From Around the World

Fine Ar† & Folk Ar†

†he Chris†mas Crèche

St. Charles Seminary Ryan Memorial Library

Dec. 1, 2016 - Jan. 31, 2017

All are welcome! No fee

100 East Wynnewood Rd, Wynnewood, PA 19096 - (610)667-3394