January 4, 2015 - Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community
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January 4, 2015 - Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community
EPIPHANY OF THE LORD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston – www.archgh.org 1530 Norwalk Drive Telephone: 281-578-0707 Katy, Texas 77450 Fax: 281-578-9161; Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Friday - 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM www.epiphanycatholic.org Masses: Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM Saturday: *5:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, *9:45 AM, *11:30 AM, 5:30 PM *Nursery Available Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 – 5:00 PM; or appointment with a priest Anointing of the Sick: First Thursday of the month at 9:00 AM Mass Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesday after 9:00 AM Mass until 7:30 PM St. Vincent de Paul Society: 281-578-3845 January 4, 2015 – The Epiphany of the Lord – Page 1011 1 PARISH CLERGY Rev. Tom Lam Administrator Rev. Thomas Joseph Parochial Vicar Deacon John Evanoff Pastoral Associate Deacon Don Kish PARISH STAFF Business Manager Craig Shemon Gerry Broussard, Verna Goertz, Iris Orellana, Dan Stamps Religious Education LouAnn Svoboda, Director Beth Harvey, Glenna Carrell, Charlotte Fulton, Maria Laiseca Youth Ministry Dave Clark, Director Joey Harvey Music Ministry Spencer Schuyler Merle Vahlkamp Outreach Ministry Schottsie Hill, Director Lisa Gilkeson Facilities Manager Kirk Harris Young Kim COMMUNITY LIFE Nursery Coordinator: Anne Salazar Child’s Play: Alyce Gabrysch 281-578-9332 Bingo: Friday at 7:30 p.m. 281-578-3905 Welcome Newcomers If you would like more information on our Parish Community, please visit www.epiphanycatholic.org. A Reflection by Pope Francis P At Christmas Jesus knocks at the doors of your heart. ope Francis invited the faithful to listen carefully when God knocks at their door. “Too often” he said, “Jesus passes by in our lives, he sends an angel and we are so caught up in our thoughts and concerns we do not even notice.” Speaking to the pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Angelus Prayer, the Pope reflected on the Gospel passage that tells of the Annunciation of the Archangel Gabriel to Mary and on how she simply, and humbly, with an attitude of total faith in the Lord, said “yes.” She said “I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word” (Luke 1, 38). “Mary,” Pope Francis said, “did not know what had been laid out for her in the future, she did not know what pains and what risks she would be called to face. But she was aware that the Lord had asked something of her and she trusted in him completely. This,” he said, “is the faith of Mary!” Another aspect to take note of, Francis continued, is this capacity of Mary to “recognize the time of God.” Thanks to her, the Incarnation of the Son of God was possible. “Mary teaches us,” the Pope said, “to be aware of the favorable moment in which Jesus passes in our lives asking for a ready and generous answer. And Jesus does pass in our lives. At Christmas he knocks at the heart of every Christian and each of us is called to respond, like Mary, with a sincere and personal ‘yes,’ putting ourselves at the disposal of God and of his mercy.” “How often,” the Pope pointed out, “we are caught up in our own thoughts and concerns, perhaps in these very days in our preparations for Christmas, that we do not even notice that he is knocking at the doors of our hearts, asking for a welcome, asking for a ‘yes.’” And recalling the words of a Saint who used to say “I am afraid that the Lord will pass me by,” the Pope explained that he was really afraid that he would not notice the Lord’s presence and would not be ready to respond. This attitude and this fear that we feel in our hearts “is really the Lord knocking” and it makes us want to be better, to be close to others and to God. “If this is what you feel, stop!” the Pope said, “The Lord is there! Pray, go to confession, do some cleaning up… this is good. But remember: if you feel this wish to be better, it is He who is knocking. Don’t let him pass you by!” Pope Francis concluded his reflection recalling the silent, prayerful figure of Joseph, as he is portrayed in every nativity scene. “The example of Mary and Joseph,” he said, “is an invitation to all of us to welcome Jesus openly; he comes to bring the gift of peace: peace on earth to those on whom his favor rests” (Luke 2, 14). “Just as the angels said to the shepherds,” Pope Francis said, “the precious gift of Christmas is peace, and Christ is our true peace: Christ is knocking at the doors of our hearts go give us His peace. Let us open those doors to Christ!” 2 Events & Meetings This Week SUNDAY, JANUARY 4 Coffee & Donuts Food Drive Nursery Closed 9:45 & 11:30 AM, Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Grade 1 MONDAY, JANUARY 5 9:00 AM, ESL 4: Room 307 9:30 AM, ESL Conversation: Room 301 9:30 AM, ESL Level 1/2: Room 310 7:00 PM, Bereavement Support: Room 303 7:00 PM, Scout Troop 1146: Rooms 204/205/206/207/212 7:00 PM, Matthew: The King and His Kingdom: Epiphany Room 7:00 PM, KC’s Business Meeting: KC’s Room 7:00 PM, Job Networking: Rec Room TUESDAY, JANUARY 6 9:30 AM, ESL 2: Room 303 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM, Adoration: Chapel 10:00 AM, Holy Hour Rosary for Respect Life: Chapel 1:00 PM, ESL 2: Room 301 7:00 PM, Scout Troop 1288 Court of Honor: Great Room 7:00 PM, Rosary: Chapel 7:00 PM, Respect Life Meeting: Outreach Center 7:00 PM, RCIA: Epiphany Room 7:30 PM, Evening Prayer: Chapel WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 9:00 AM, ESL Level 4: Room 307 9:30 AM, ESL Level 1/2: Room 310 10:00 AM, Bible Timeline Series: Den 7:00 PM, Adult Choir Practice: Church THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 9:30 AM, ESL 2: Room 303 10:00 AM, Caregiver Support Group: Room 307 10:00 AM, Gathering Place: Great Room 7:00 PM, Line Dancing: Family Center FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 9:30 AM, Ladies Club: Family Center 7:30 PM, Bingo: Family Center SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 5:30 PM, Nursery: 0-5 years: Room 214 SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 9:45 & 11:30 AM, Nursery: 0-5 years: Room 214 9:45 & 11:30 AM, Children’s Liturgy of the Word: Grade 2 1:00 PM, Baptisms: Narthex Baptisms Please contact parish office for preparation classes. Baptism Session for Parents 2nd Saturday of February, May, August, November 10:00 AM – Noon To register call LouAnn Svoboda (281-578-8271) Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) For information call LouAnn Svoboda (281-578-8271) Sacrament of Marriage Must be a registered, active member of the parish at least six months. Contact parish office eight months before wedding to begin preparation. Finance Council Chair Denny Dellinger Knights of Columbus Terren Roark, Grand Knight www.kccouncil9759.com St. Vincent de Paul Society Cynthia Viator Epiphany is looking for a full time front desk receptionist. Candidate must have basic computer skills for record keeping and light bookkeeping. The candidate must also have a professional manner and be able to multi-task. Please send resume and references to Craig Shemon at [email protected]. Job Opening for a Maintenance Person (s). It is a full time position with benefits. Light plumbing, electrical, and heating and air experience would be preferred. Previous experience required. Please send resume and references to Craig Shemon at [email protected]. Ladies Club Ann Hoar Forever Young Barbara Hajjar, Clare Snow Bulletin Deadline The deadline for article submission is Thursday at noon (ten days before publication). Your article can be sent to [email protected]. Check our website for Liturgical, Youth Usher & Faith Formation Schedules. [email protected] 3 Liturgy & Prayer Through the waters of Baptism the following infants now have LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK SPECIAL REMEMBRANCES Saturday, January 3 5:30 PM Sunday, January 4 8:00 AM 9:45 AM 11:30 AM 5:30 PM Monday, January 5 9:00 AM Tuesday, January 6 9:00 AM Wednesday, January 7 9:00 AM Thursday, January 8 9:00 AM Friday, January 9 9:00 AM Saturday, January 10 5:30 PM Sunday, January 11 8:00 AM 9:45 AM 11:30 AM 5:30 PM Vigil-The Epiphany of the Lord †Suong Lam The Epiphany of the Lord †Gisella Rios Jamilosa For the People †Josephine Marinho †Buenaventura Gapuz St. John Neumann †Craig Mooney Christmas Weekday †Zita Briksnis Christmas Weekday †Alice Price Christmas Weekday †Lawrence Gochioco Christmas Weekday †Charles A. Davis Vigil-The Baptism of the Lord †Clara Kim The Baptism of the Lord †Molly O’Malley For the People †Rafael A. Rengifo †Michael Wayne READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72: 1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11 begun their journey of faith in the Christian Community: Bethany Reese Butingan, Marco Drei Ibanez Cabornay, Manuel Enrique Centeno, Lilabeth Cortez, Aiden Ryan D’Souza, Laura Luisiana Duarte Ramirez, Emery Nicole Evanoff, Ignacio Gael Faz III, Kayla Grace Flodder, Alexis Marie Hamm, Caroline Grace Jamison, Lainey Inez Keating, Elijah Joseph Keating, Luke Anthony Landry, Diego Andres Lugo, Luke Thomas Mancuso, Trystan Gabriel Garma Mojica, Nathan Daniel Nixon, William Hayes Paulsen, Valeria Olavarria Peraza, Ryan Joaquin Reyes, Daniel Sayarpour. PRAYER LIST FOR THE SICK Please keep the following people in your thoughts and prayers this week as we wish them a return to good health: Linda Doucette, Christine Bencivengo, Eva Lazarich, Nancy Dore Hall, Jason Sides, Margaret Hoffman, Mary Reuter, Nicholas Delheim, John Brown, Lois Fingleman, Patricia Givens, Janet Cuccia, Donny Hughes, Donald Miller, Raymond Muhs. To make a request for someone to be on our prayer list, please call the parish office at 281578-0707. Your loved one’s name will appear on our prayer list for six consecutive Sundays. If a longer period of time is needed, please call the parish office to renew your request. Rosary—You are invited to Please pray for our military men and women. come and pray the rosary every Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel. 4 News in the Parish eGiving with Faith Direct Join us on a parish pilgrimage to Rome, Italy on Oct. 25-Nov. 5, 2015. Travel to Venice, Florence, Assisi and the Eternal City of Rome to experience the rich culture and deep spirituality of the Church. Only 50 places available for parishioners of Epiphany. If interested, please contact Craig Shemon at [email protected] Our Stewardship Stewardship – December 20/21 Sunday Offering St. Vincent de Paul Registered Households $70,111.12 $14,228.00 6,737 “...they fell down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasure and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh....” —Matthew 2:11 Notice the order of events in the Magi’s visit. First, they knelt before Jesus and prayed to Him. Then they presented Him with their gifts. We, too, must take time to pray before we present our gifts to the Lord. We never know what God may be asking us to share! Please consider signing up with Faith Direct, the electronic giving program here at Epiphany of the Lord. Even if you are traveling on business or for vacation, you can make all of your generous contributions to the parish through Faith Direct by way of automatic payment from your checking account or credit card, just as you may do now with your mortgage, household bills, and other monthly payments. It is a great way to simplify your giving, and it is the most cost-effective, environmentally-friendly way for the parish to receive your gifts. Faith Direct is the leading eGiving program for Catholic churches in the Archdiocese as well as in dioceses across the country. You can visit their website at www.faithdirect.net to learn more about how to enroll securely online. Please note, our parish code is TX613. Faith Direct also offers your family personalized offertory cards to replace your envelopes to be placed in the collection basket on Sundays. I would like to take this opportunity as well to express my deepest gratitude for your generosity throughout the year. It is wonderful to be a part of a faith community that so graciously supports the parish and the important ministries that the Church provides. I hope that you find that this new program makes it more convenient for you to continue to offer your gifts to Epiphany of the Lord. Expressing the assurances of my prayerful remembrance of you and your family during the grace-filled season of Christmas, I remain Devotedly yours in Christ, Fr. Tom Lam 5 Outreach Ministry – 281-578-0707 Outreach Events in January: Standing Meetings: Mon.—Epiphany Job Networking at 7 p.m. in the PAC; Tues.— Respect Life Rosary at 10 am Epiphany Job Fair January 22 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 3 & 4th: Food Drive 5th: Bereavement @ 7pm. 6th: Respect Life Meeting @ 7 pm 8th: Gathering Place @ 10 am. 8th: Caregiver Support Group @ 10 am 13th: Walking Through Grief 14th: Clinic Care Kits @ 9:45 am. 17th: Career Search Seminar See www.epiphanycatholic.org for details. BEREAVEMENT MEETING January 5 Please join us for our next gathering on Monday January 5th at 7:00 pm in the PAC If you cannot attend but would like more information, please call Michelle Taunton at [email protected]. Caregiver’s Support Group January 8th in the PAC Caregiver Group is moving to the second Thursday at 10 am. Come join us as we share the care giving experience, support one another and develop resources to assist you, the caregiver. For information please call Outreach at 832-772-0306. Urgent need for Hotel or travel size shampoo for our Clinic Care Kits. Call Outreach 832-772-0306. Gathering Place, January 8 Did you know: that since the inception of Gathering Place in August of 2005, volunteers have given over 15,000 hours of service. Come find out why Epiphany’s Gathering Place is the model for most churches in the area! If you need a break from taking care of an elderly loved one, it’s time for you to utilize the services of The Gathering Place. Come see what all the fuss is about on January 8th from 10 am to 1:30 pm - you will not believe the enthusiasm in the room! Call Alice Stewart at 281-693-5268 for more information. We look forward to serving you! Walking through Grief: Whether your loss is recent or in the past we will walk the grief journey with you. This nine week support ministry with topics that are DVD lead and independent of each other starts Jan. 13th at 7pm to 9pm in the Den of the PAC. Contact Michelle at [email protected]. Ride needed to Church An elderly lady who lives off Peek near Highland Knolls needs a ride. She will be available to attend any service. Call Lisa in Outreach at 832-772-0306 if you can help. 6 Faith Formation: Adults – 281-578-8271 BAPTISM PREPARATION SESSION The session for parents and Matthew Bible Series: Resumes on Monday, January 5, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the PAC. godparents to prepare for the baptism of their infants will be held Saturday, February 14, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until Noon in the Family Center. This preparation session is required before parents can schedule the Sacrament of Baptism for their infants. Parents and godparents are encouraged to attend this session before the birth of the child. Call 281-5788271 to register for this session. Childcare is available at a small fee with advance reservation by emailing [email protected] with parent’s name, ages of children needing nursery and name/date of event. The next opportunity to attend a baptism class will be on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Vocations Corner This year is dedicated to Consecrated Life. Let us pray to our recently canonized saints – St. Pope John XXIII and St. Pope John Paul II for their intercession to grow in a deeper love of Christ. All are invited to attend the Vocations Committee meeting on Thursday, January 8, 2015 in Room 307 at 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Vocations Committee Wake up the World! Our Pope Francis proclaimed a Year of Consecrated Life for the Church from now until February 2, 2016. Let us pray in thanksgiving for our men and women who have devoted their lives to bring Christ to the world. And let us pray for our young men and women to listen for His “call” to become a priest or brother or nun and continue to serve the Church! “It is not enough to discover Christ—you must bring Him to others! The world today is one great mission land, even in countries of long-standing Christian tradition.” St. Pope John Paul II Tuesday Morning Scripture Study: Resumes on at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 upstairs in the PAC. Contact [email protected] for more information. Called To Be Mom: No meetings until January 14, 2015. [email protected] for mation. Contact more infor- Respect for Life Bulletin Board SAVE THE DATE: January 22, 2015 is the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade. 42 years ago in 1973 the Supreme Court ruled that women have a constitutional right to abortion, and that this right is based on an implied right to personal privacy emanation from the Ninth and Fourteenth Amendments. The court said that the fetus is not a person but "potential life" and thus does not have constitutional rights of its own. In response to this Anniversary the Respect for Life Committee is planning a Day of Adoration and Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children on Thursday January 22, 2015 after morning Mass until 7:00 p.m. We will have prayer and adoration. Starting in January there will be a sign up sheet to cover this special day of prayer. What a great way to start the New Year! Intercessions for Life The Epiphany of the Lord For all vulnerable people: That we may love and care for them as the special gifts from God that they are; We pray to the Lord: 7 Faith Formation Children 281-578-8271 Children’s Liturgy of the Word TODAY! First graders please join us when Father invites you “to follow your leader” to break open today’s readings. The children will return to the assembly before Offertory. If you are interested in being a part of our team, please contact Beth Harvey. We are preparing our Winter/Spring calendar. Call 281-578-8271 for more information or email [email protected]. All adult volunteers (18 years and older) working with children must be VIRTUS trained. Thanks to all volunteers! The time and talents that you share with us in catechesis is beyond measure! We look forward to a vibrant spring semester when we begin again: Tuesday, January 20, Wednesday, January 21, and Sunday, January 25. Catechists echo the Faith to all our parish. A few volunteer positions available in the spring. Call the Faith Formation Office and ask for Beth Harvey (281-578-8271) or email her ([email protected]) to get involved. We will start planning the Epiphanic (Picnic for the end of the school year) and Vacation Bible School 2015! Epiphany Youth Ministry 281-578-0770 Confirmation Reminders: Retreat is January 9-11, 2015 We meet at 5pm at Epiphany Jan 9th for bus ride to Pine Cove in Columbus Seniors! Join us in the Upper Room on Monday nights from 7-8:30 p.m. as we share scripture. Come and pray with us! Happy, Blessed Feast Day to our Parish! 8 INFORMATION SHEET CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS 515137: Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Community 1530 Norwalk Dr., Katy, TX 77450 PHONE 281-578-0707 CONTACT PERSON Gerry Broussard #1 email: [email protected] #2 email: [email protected] SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher®2003 Adobe Acrobat 6.0® Professional Windows XP Professional® Service Pack Three PRINTER HP LJ300-400 color M351-M451 PCL6 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 9 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION January 4, 2015 TRANSMISSION TIME Tuesday, 12 PM SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 9
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