The Feast of Epiphany - St. Mary`s Parish Albany

St. Mary’s Parish
January 4, 2015
4 de enero 2015
The Feast of Epiphany
Vision Statement
“We, the people of St. Mary’s, envision a Christ centered ,
welcoming community enriched by the gifts
of a diverse heritage.
We remember our past and are open to our future:
living and sharing the Gospel with enthusiasm, joy and
celebration under the guidance and protection
of Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help.”
Declaración de la Visión:
"Nosotros, el pueblo de Santa María, imaginamos una comunidad acogedora centrada en Cristo enriquecida por los
dones de un patrimonio diverso.
Recordamos nuestro pasado y estamos abiertos a nuestro
futuro: viviendo y compartiendo el Evangelio con entusiasmo, alegría y celebración, bajo la guía y la protección de
María, Nuestra Señora del
Perpetuo Socorro".
Happy New Year to one and all!
New Year is a time for resolutions. We make resolutions to see better days
ahead of us. Our hope is that we do not repeat the ugly past, thus we make the
efforts to make corrections of past mistakes.
Making resolution has spiritual significance. By making resolutions, we admit
our own frailty and plan ahead to improve life. Common resolutions, however,
do not include God. Self-dependence over trust in God is characteristic of most resolutions.
I believe if we include God in our resolutions, our resolutions will be effective for 12 months.
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This weekend is the Feast of the Epiphany. Epiphany is Greek for manifestation. This feast is Eastern
and is originally the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. The Western Church celebrated it for many years as the
feast of the Three Kings.
In present age, the Feast of the Epiphany celebrates three manifestations, as follows: 1) manifestation
of the Son to the magi, 2) manifestation of Jesus in the Baptism in Jordan, and 3) the manifestation of Jesus in
the wedding banquet in Cana. These manifestations speak about the glory of God.
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The presents of the magi. We can notice that the magi (kings, astrologers) were named according to
the gifts they presented to Jesus. Melchior brought gold. Caspar (Gaspar) brought frankincense and Balthazar,
myrrh.
John Chrysostom says these gifts are fit for the newborn King. The gifts define Jesus’s being King,
Priest and Prophet.
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There are unique celebrations of the Feast of the Three Kings around the world. For our Mexican
brothers and sisters for example, they bake King’s bagel and inside the bread are small figurines of the baby
Jesus. At the reception after the Mass of the Feast of the Three Kings, the
King’s bagel will be divided and distributed. Whoever gets the figurine inside the bread will be responsible of organizing a food feast on the Feast of
the Presentation of the Lord (February 2). During the food festival, they will
prepare Mexican cuisines like tamales, carne asada, burritos.
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Remember that the Christmas Season is not over yet. So it is still
appropriate to greet each one Merry Christmas! Thus let me say: Merry
Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to one and all!
Father Cit
Feliz Año Nuevo a todos y cada uno de ustedes!
El Año Nuevo es un tiempo para resoluciones.
Hacemos resoluciones para ver mejores días en el próximo año. Nuestra esperanza es de no repetir lo feo del
pasado , así que hacemos los esfuerzos para hacer correcciones de los errores del pasado.
Haciendo resolución tiene un significado espiritual. Al hacer resoluciones, admitimos nuestra propia
fragilidad y planificar mejor el futuro para nuestra la
vida. Las Resoluciones comunes, sin embargo, no incluyen a Dios. Auto-dependencia sobre la confianza en
Dios es característico de la mayoría de las resoluciones.
Creo que si incluimos a Dios en nuestras resoluciones, nuestras resoluciones se harán efectivos
durante 12 meses.
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Este fin de semana es la fiesta de la Epifanía. La
manifestación de las Epifanía es griego. Esta fiesta es
originalmente la fiesta del Bautismo del Señor. La
Iglesia Occidental celebró durante muchos años como
la fiesta de los Reyes Magos.
En la era actual, la fiesta de la Epifanía se celebra
tres manifestaciones, de la siguiente manera: 1) la manifestación del Hijo a los magos, 2) la manifestación
de Jesús en el Bautismo en el Jordán, y 3) la manifestación de Jesús en las bodas de Caná . Estas manifestaciones hablan de la gloria de Dios.
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Los regalos de los Reyes Magos. Podemos
notar que los magos (reyes, astrólogos) fueron nombrados de acuerdo con los regalos que presentaron a
Jesús. Melchior trajo oro. Gaspar trajo incienso y Baltasar, mirra.
Juan Crisóstomo dice que estos regalos son
aptos para el Rey recién nacido. Los regalos definen a
Jesús de ser Rey, Sacerdote y Profeta.
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Hay una celebración única de la fiesta de los
Reyes Magos en todo el mundo. Para nuestros hermanos y hermanas,en México por ejemplo, hornean una
rosca de Rey y en el interior del pan hay pequeñas figuritas del Niño Jesús. En la recepción después de la
Misa de la Fiesta de los Reyes Magos,la rosca se divide y distribuida. El que obtenga la rebanada con la
figura será responsable de organizar una comida en la
fiesta de la Presentación del Señor el 2 de febrero
( Día de la Candelaria). Para la festividad ellos, prepararán platos mexicanos como tamales, carne asada,
burritos.
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Recuerden que el tiempo de Navidad no ha terminado .
Por lo tanto, sigue siendo apropiado para saludar a cada uno Feliz Navidad! y permítanme decearles: ¡Feliz
Navidad y un Próspero Año Nuevo a todos!
Padre Cit
Mass Schedule and Intentions
January 3 – 9
Saturday
8:30 AM ~ Memory of Agnes & Harry Duff
Saturday
5:00 PM ~ Memory of Charles & Pauline Willson
Saturday
7:00 PM ~ Memory of Nathan Howells
Sunday
8:30 AM ~ For the People of St. Mary’s
Sunday
11:00 AM ~ Intention for Susy Busse
Sunday
1:00 PM ~
Monday 8:30 AM ~ Communion Service
Tuesday 8:30 AM ~ Communion Service
Tuesday 5:30 PM ~ For the Souls in Purgatory
Wednesday
8:30 AM ~ Intention for Jesse
Wednesday
5:30 PM ~ Memory of Daphne Howells
Thursday
8:30 AM ~ Intention for John Lulay
Thursday
9:45 AM ~ Mennonite Home Mass
Friday
McGowan
January 10 - 11
Saturday
Saturday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
8:30 AM ~ Memory of Raymond Joseph
5:00 PM ~ Intention for Casey VanNatta
7:00 PM ~
8:30 AM ~ Memory of Mary Grace Amaziah
11:00 AM ~ Memory of Michael Howells
1:00 PM ~ For the People of St. Mary’s
Mass Intentions
If you would like to have a Mass offered for a particular intention
or for someone who has died, please call the parish office. The
stipend for the Mass is $10. Our office staff will help you to find a
date and time for the Mass.
Whole Community Catechesis—it’s for everyone!
Sunday, January 4 @ 9:40 AM in the Gathering Space.
The topic will be the healing miracles of Jesus and especially how Jesus heals us of our sins. Even if you
have never come to WCC before, we welcome you to
join us!
22 @ 6:30 PM in the Maximillan Kolbe room. Please bring
your baptismal certificate. Other class dates: 1/29, 2/12,
2/26, 3/19, 3/26 and 4/16 all at 6:30 PM. Additional dates
are: 3/1 at noon; and 3 / 4 at 7 PM. Confirmation will be
Sunday afternoon April 26 at 5 PM. Practice will be earlier
that afternoon.
Care for Creation
When you must use single use dishes, buy ones that can
be recycled such as plastics labeled 1-7 or can be composted such as paper. Avoid using Styrofoam.
Offertory Update
Actual 12/29/14 …………. $25,036
Building & Maintenance: $30
Raise the Roof: $327
Family Crisis Fund: $10
Education Fund: $2
Hispanic Masses: $1,556
Thank you for your support of St. Mary’s Parish through
your prayers, good wishes and gifts of time and money. If
you would like to use envelopes or EFT to make your donations, please contact the parish office. Thanks!
Take Another Look
If you or someone you know is interested in joining
the Catholic Church or returning to the Church,
please come to “Take Another Look” on Tuesday,
January 27 at 6:30 PM in the chapel. This will be an
informal session with lots of time for questions.
There will also be time for a tour of the church.
Do You Know Someone who wants to know more about
the Catholic Church? Do you know an adult who would
like to be baptized? Please invite them to come to Inquiry
sessions. Inquiry sessions begin on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 6:30
PM in Our Lady of Peace House. They will be held the 1st
and 3rd Tuesday of each month following that. For more
information please call Kathy at 541-926-1449. Thank you
Solemnity of the Epiphany of Our Lord - Jan 4
"The Magi adored a simple child in the arms of Mother
Mary, because in Him they recognized the source of the
dual light that had guided them: the light of the star and
the light of Scripture. They recognized in Him the King of
the Jews, glory of Israel, but also the King of all Peoples." (Pope Benedict XVI, Epiphany 2006)
Adult Confirmation If you are an adult Catholic (12th
Please join us in the chapel for Eucharistic Adoration of
grade or older) who has made their first communion but
the Blessed Sacrament this Friday following the 8:30 mass
not been confirmed, consider joining us this year for adult and going until 8:00 pm. Everyone is welcome. Spend as
confirmation sessions. Adult Confirmation begins January much or as little time as you can. Contact Jackie at 917-
Prayer Corner 
Please keep all those who are ill or suffering in your prayers.
For those who are ill or homebound: Cliff, Gavin, Jennifer, Joshua, Fr. Pat, Wes, Sean Alpapara, Gretta Aker, Anita Anderson, Shirley Baley, Cecelia Bangelinan, Al & Karen Barrios, Tony Barbisan, Carl Beyer, Brianna Boyd, Joshua Brown, Robert Brown,
Alizabeth Buchert, Kim Buckner, Bob & Linda Burroughs, Polly Calligan, Florencia Carrasco , Mel Chaput, Mark Dempsey, Bob Distifino, Paul Eldred, Steve Engberg, Florence Fitzgerald, Ashley Torgeson Fuller, Jack Gall, Morris Gerke, Kevin Greig, Magdalena
Quitugua, Jesus Hagan, Family o f Tom Haller, Alice Hamilton, Beth Harrington, Andrew Hasler, Bruce Heilman, Vonnie Heilman, Rose
Hellman, Connie Hoffman, Tyler Hoflich, Hank and Betty Horvath, Andrea Hughes, Regina Jones, Jayden Johnson, Terry Krom, Dale
Lang, Marla Lawrence, William Lawrence, Randy Lloyd, Kathy Martin, Katerina Masvidal, Karen McCann, Marie McGough, JJ Mendoza –Torres, Jeff Mullen, Neal and Normalyn, Pat Norby, Lady Ortiz, Caleb Owen, Mary Paquin, Mike Peaslee, Cheryl Perri, Kiki Predmore, Luisa Quitugua, Carol Rambousek, Judy Reyes, Nathdaniel Rodriguez, Tim Rothengass, Roger Ross, Cathy Sargent, Tom Savage, Toni Steward, Dorona Sosa, Rose Sotter, Judy Stephen, Cliff Swanson, Judith Sullivan, Maureen Tobey, Anicia Tomokane ,Wendy Torgeson Sandy Truett, Zakery Williams, Betty Ward, Traci Warner, Steve Wichman , Bill White Jr. , Shaun and Travis
Wigle, Katherine Wilson, Sharon Wise, a special intention, woman with a high risk pregnancy and her unborn child.
We pray for peace throughout our entire world. We remember our family members and friends who are serving in the military:
Brian Aker, Mike Andre, Michael Coker, Andy Borst, Michael Dooley, Scott Doss, Kim Fox, Lynn Nelson-Gall, Thomas Hellman, Phillip
Pipinich Hernandez, David Horstman, Ryan Hulburt, Scott Krantz, Christopher Lambert, Gaige Lowden, Dan Lyon, Pedro Manibusan
Jr, Ryan Mayton, Kevin McNulty, Mark Moll, Cormac Mullins, Jamie Munchel , Aaron Nguyen, Nathan Nofziger, Annie O;Connell,
Ryan Ostermann, Mathew Paben, Brad Paben, Adam Paben, Michael Parker, Michael Pitzer, Alan Philips,, Brianna Ponder-Martinez
Neil Reilly, David Richardson, Anthony Rhoden, Andrew Rhoden, Jorge L. Martinez-Salinas, Karl Schmidt, Jesse Schnablegger, Nick
Schoenmann Michael J Scott, Michael P. St. Romain, Jeff Stephen, Steve Ungvarsky, Matthew Vanella, Nicole Woody. If you would
like to add the name of someone who is serving in the military, please call the office.
For the repose of the souls of all the faithful departed: Janice Soto, Paul Johnson Jr.
0458 or Theresa at 926-3114 or Caroline at 9249952 evenings, or just stop by. Thank You for offering our
Lord this special hour. Expect God's blessing, and give Him
thanks.
Do you love basketball?
Do you like to shoot free throws?
Then come compete against boys and girls your own age
Albany Council 1577 Knights of Columbus
Free Throw Championship
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015 at 6 pm
(Open to All 9-14 yr youth)
St. Mary’s Gymnasium, Corner of 9th Street and Ellsworth
Ave, Albany, OR
Contestants need an entry form, with parental approval and
proof-of-age-as-of-January-1, completed by night of competition. Contestants will shoot 15 free throws. Twelve (12)
Age/Gender winners (6 boys and 6 girls) will receive a basketball. Council winners compete in the District competition
in February. District winners compete in the State competition in March
Entry forms available night of competition and on
www.kofc1577.org
Knights of Columbus
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, January 11 after the 8:30 & 11 Masses
Adults $6; Kids $4; Family $20
Proceeds to benefit Boy Scout Troop 322
An Event for Women
Tuesday, January 20
6:30 PM in Gathering Space
A chance for women to get to know
other women in our parish, to talk,
have fun and share their faith.
Please call or email
to rsvp your space.
541-926-1449 or
[email protected]
Reading & Fellowship Group for Younger Adults
“People have fallen into a foolish habit of speaking of orthodoxy as something heavy, humdrum and safe. There never
was anything so perilous or so exciting as orthodoxy.” – G.K.
Chesterton Orthodoxy
ooking to deepen your faith in Christ with likeminded Christians? Do
you enjoy stimulating intellectual discussion about our God? Then join
the St. Mary’s Reading & Fellowship Group for Younger Adults!!! The
group is intended for people ages 21 to 45. The group will meet every
Wednesday night beginning January 14th at the Parish Offices. Size is limited to ten people, so respond quickly if you are interested by contacting me at… [email protected] first book
will be G.K. Chesterton’s Orthodoxy. Hope to see you there!
Adult Confirmation If you are an adult Catholic (12th grade or older) who has
made their first communion but not been confirmed, consider joining us this
year for adult confirmation sessions.
Adult Confirmation begins January 22 @ 6:30 PM in the Maximillan Kolbe
room. Please bring your baptismal certificate.
Other class dates: 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/19, 3/26 and 4/16 all at 6:30 PM.
Additional dates are: 3/1 at noon; and 3 / 4 at 7 PM.
Confirmation will be Sunday afternoon April 26 at 5 PM.
Practice will be earlier that afternoon.
Do you want to learn more about your faith?
Join us once a week for ten weeks of “Catholicism”!
It’s a great video/discussion series by Father Robert Baron.
Join with other St. Mary’s Parishioners to discuss and learn together.
We will offer several opportunities each week beginning January 12:
Monday’s at 1 led by Dr. Ursula Tabor in the Peace House ground level enter on 7th, or
Tuesday’s at 7 PM led by Brian Morin in the Maximillan Kolbe Room, or
Wednesday’s at 9:30 led by Charlene Dunten in the Peace House enter on Ellsworth or
Thursday at 9:30 AM led by Diana Crumpton in the Maximillan Kolbe Room, or
Saturday at 9:30 AM led by Kathy Reilly in the Maximillan Kolbe Room
If you can’t come every week, come when you can!
The Maximillian Kolbe Room is off parking lot / playground area. Use door that opens to playground.
Un Futuro Gloriso
Auction & Dinner
February 7, 2014
Tickets $50 each
Sadie Craig and Cynthia De La Torre, this year’s auction co-chairs, invite you to be
part of building an amazing future for our youth.
Your participation in our auction will help raise funds for programs for children and
youth from 3 years old through high school. We already have some great auction
items, but we are relying on your generosity for more. Gifts cards, cash donations,
items, services, memberships, tickets to sporting events or other experiences are
most welcome.
There is a donation form on the facing page.
Sadie and Cynthia also hope that you will attend our auction on Saturday evening,
February 7. There will be a delicious dinner, a super silent and a live auction. Mark
your calendars now and invite family and friends! Tickets for this fabulous evening
are only $50.
Call our office for more information or to reserve your tickets. 541-926-1449.
I  St. Mary’s Auction
Date:
Procurement Form
St. Mary’s Parish
706 Ellsworth SW
Albany, OR
(541-926-1449)
Tax ID # 93-0415218
Donor Information (As it will be listed in the auction catalogue)
Name________________________________________________ Business ___________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________ City ________________________ Zip_____________
Telephone (
) _______________ Fax (
) _______________ email: _____________________________________________
Donation Information
Cash Donor
Check attached
Item Name: _______________________________________ Certificate:
Attached
St. Mary’s will make certificate
Detailed Description (Include all facts for catalogue description and publicity i.e. color, size, dates, limitations, number of persons, time of year, insurance required, etc.)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fair market value: $_____________________________________ Quantity of items: _________________________
(required for taxes)
This donation becomes the sole property of St. Mary’s Parish and is to be offered for sale at an auction, the proceeds of which will go to St. Mary’s programming for children and youth.
The Auction Committee reserves the right to combine, split, or hold items at their discretion, if they feel it would make the item more marketable for auction purposes. This committee
also reserves the right to select which section of the auction(s) in which it will appear.
Donation Status
Item to be picked up by: _______________________Date: ______/______/______
Will be delivered to Parish on: ______/______/______
Procurer Information
Part of a Basket?
Basket Name:
______________________________
We would like to express our gratitude for your tax deductible gift. St. Mary’s Parish
is a non-profit organization and we appreciate your contribution to our important
endeavor. Please give a copy of this form to the donor and return a copy with the
donation to the office or on the weekend or email: [email protected].
Thank you!
Important Note:
If possible please enclose a snapshot,
business logo, brochure, pamphlets,
etc. for inclusion in catalogue and display at St. Mary’s Auction.
Thank you!
I  St. Mary’s
Live auction & dinner
February 7, 2015
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
#1461
Regent: Geri Martin,
541-971-8187
1st Monday each month @ 7 PM
All lady parishioners welcome!
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705 First Ave E
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Open 10 AM— 6 PM
Monday– Saturday
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St. Vincent de Paul’s
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Phone/Fax 541-327-7991
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Cell 503-991-6538
Welcome to St. Mary’s Parish
January 4, 2015
Feast of Epiphany
706 Ellsworth SW, Albany, OR 97321
Father Aniceto Guiriba, Administrator, ext 301
Pastoral Associate: Kathy Reilly ext 301
Music Director: Nancy Higgins, ext 304
Parish Office: Marty Kloeck and Teresa Middlemiss
Youth Coordinator: Cherrie Barnes ext 315
Business Office: Joni Siewell ext 305
Parish Office: 541-926-1449
Emergency Phone: 541-990-5552
Fax: 541-926-2191
Email: [email protected]
web site: www.stmarysalbany.com
Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday at 5 PM; Sunday at 8:30 & 11:00 AM
Reconciliation Saturday 3:30 PM—4:30 PM ; Tuesday 4:30—5:20 or by appointment
Mass in Spanish Saturday’s at 7 PM and Sunday’s at 1 PM
Office hours Tuesday- Friday ~ 9 to noon & 1 to 4
In Times of Need
PRAYER CHAIN: Fran Pace, [email protected]
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: if you would like a prayer shawl for someone who is ill or experiencing a loss, please Carol Hawke at
541-926-2106 or [email protected].
RETROUVAILLE / REDISCOVERY OF OREGON: for couples whose marriages are experiencing pain or communication breakdown.
1-800-470-2230 or www.helpourmarriage.com.
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE: weekly support meetings and weekend retreats to aid in healing and beginning again for the widowed,
divorced and separated or anyone experiencing the death or loss of a friend or relative. 503-393-2361.
Asistentes para la Pastoral en el Ministerio Hispano
Marciano y Honorina Lopez
Sacramentos
Para información sobre los sacramentos, por favor póngase en
contacto con las siguiente personas:
Bautismo: Marcos y Aracelli Rodríguez 541-979-5140
Primera Comunión: Laura Rodríguez 541-791-9305
Boda: Humberto y Susana Martínez 541-971-2698
Quinceañera: María Chavez 541-220-5044
Confirmación: Marciano y Honorina López 541-971-6064
Para los adultos que no han hecho su Bautismo / Primera
Comunión / o Confirmación pónganse en contacto con:
Sergio Rodríguez 541-730-7295
Representante del Consejo Pastoral: Lizeth Cervantes
541-974-6096
Sábado:19:00
Misa en español:
Domingo 13:00
Oficina: Teresa Middlemiss 541-926-1449
Martes, Miércoles, Jueves, Viernes de 13:00 - 16:00
confesión
Aqui en la Parroquia:
Sábados : tres treinta a cuatro treinta pm
Martes : cuatro treinta a cinco treinta pm
Miércoles : cuatro treinta a cinco treinta pm
Hay un acuerdo especial para aquellas personas que no
puedan hablar o entender ingles / pueden asistir a la Iglesia
Santa Maria en Corvallis / en los siguientes horarios.
Sábados : de tres a cinco pm
Domingo : de doce treinta a una pm
Miércoles: de cinco a seis pm
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Colecta de la misa—20 & 21 de deciembre $657
gracias por su donación