Masses for the Week
AnnouncementsOur deepest sympathy to the family of Rose Kozecheson. May her soul enjoy the peace of heaven. The following donations have been received and are gratefully acknowledged:
Also, a donation in memory of Father Birosh from Dr. & Mrs. C Thomas McChesney, Jr. We congratulate the parents on the recent baptisms of their daughter and sons: CARLEY ANN DAVIS, SCOTT MICHAEL BUCHOVECKY, ROBERT CARL KIEFER, III, Come BlessingThe word "Epiphany" means "revelation". It is a triple celebration of the revealing of Christ to the Magi, to the people assembled at the Jordan River when Jesus was baptized by John and to the wedding guests at Cana. Stars and clouds, water and wine, rivers and skies -- every element in the universe has a part in revealing the good news: Jesus Christ is Lord! Epiphany is the customary day to bless the home for the new year, although the blessing is appropriate whenever you gather the household in January. You can bless the home simply by praying the blessing on this page as part of your mealtime grace. Or you can embellish this blessing by writing with chalk over the front door: 19 + C + M + B + 98 (the initials of the fabled names of the three holy Kings: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar). Let the sweet aroma of burning incense accompany your prayer of blessing GOD OF BETHLEHEM and of Cana, God of Jordan's leaping waters, in Baptism You bring us into Your family. You wed us and embrace us as Your beloved. May we fill this place with kindness to one another, with hospitality to our guests and with abundant care for every stranger. By the gentle light of a star, guide home all who seek You on paths of faith, hope and love. Then we will join the angels in proclaiming Your praise for ever and ever. Amen. |
The Rosary SocietyIntentions for January
Jesus Group - Joyful Mysteries A Family PerspectiveLike the Magi, wise Christian parents "receive the message" and teach their children that they may have to journey ":by another route". Both parents and children need the support of the whole parish community to do this. Discernment RetreatA Discernment Retreat is being sponsored by the Vocation Office for Diocesan Priesthood the weekend of January 9th,10th,11th, 1998. The retreat will be held at Saint Charles Seminary. College-age and young adult men and high school seniors are invited to attend. Call the Vocation Office for details, (610)667-5778. Family Life InformationNatural Family Planning - Classes are held at St. Charles Seminary, Wynnewood; Assumption B.V.M. Parish, West Grove; St. Joseph Parish, Downingtown; and Queen of the Universe Parish, Levittown. For information and dates, call the Family Life Office at (610)660-9002. Courage - Is a spiritual support group for homosexual men and women seeking to live according to the Church's teaching on sexuality. For information, call (215)587-4505. Confidentiality is assured. Encourage - Is a support group for parents, relatives, and friends of homosexual persons. For information call (215)587-4505. Confidentiality is assured. Retrouvaille - is a program that helps couples in hurting marriages put the pieces back together and rebuild loving relationships. If your marriage is tearing the two of you apart, if there is little or no meaningful communication, Retrouvaille may be able to help you. For more information, call 1-800-470-2330. Women's Club NewsThe officers and members of the Women's Club wish all our parishioners and friends a very Happy, Blessed New Year and thank you for your continued support of all our activities. A donation in Memory of Rose Kozecheson was given from members of the Women's Club who prepared her funeral luncheon. She will be missed. |
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