January 6, 2019 Epiphany of the Lord Church of the Holy Spirit
1355 Hatch Road, Webster, NY 14580 585.671.5520 www.ChurchofHolySpiritWebster.org email: [email protected]
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In celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany, may the story of the Epiphany be our story as well. Like the magi, we are seekers searching for an encounter with the Lord, a deeper relationship with Jesus in 2019. In celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany, we celebrate the Good News of the birth of Jesus "breaking out" beyond the boundaries of Israel, and being made known to all the peoples of the world - to every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation. So, we celebrate the Savior who comes to the Gentiles. This is symbolized by the three wise men, who came from the East to welcome and worship Him. "Epiphany" - means "revealed". But what is it, exactly, that is revealed to the magi? It's revealed that God loves all human beings, not just one kind. It's revealed that God has a plan to save us from the dead end of sin and selfishness, and love us back from the brink of hatred, jealousy, and greed that threatens to destroy us. It's revealed that God chose to do this through a small, humble and unassuming family from a poor neighborhood so that the poor and the rich could recognize the love at the heart of this world- transforming event. It’s revealed that there were no outsiders at the Bethlehem crib. There was no racism. All were welcome. Jesus welcomed everyone -- the ox and the ass, the shepherds and magi, poor and rich, the Jews and Gentiles. He came for us all. He would reject no one, as he would accept the unique gifts of each. Please note well in the Christmas mystery that it is not just the magi who are seekers. God is a seeker. We are sought by a God who has become one of us and who hunts us down with His love. In the Epiphany mystery, we need to allow ourselves to be found by the love of the Christ child.
Have a Blessed Epiphany Day.
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Map o f Israel with symbols for Nazareth, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem (Kaeden, age 3) from our CGS program.
Annunciation working with Mary and Gabriel (Maeve, age 4) from our from our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program. Prayer table set by Kaeden (age 3) and filled with cream or chocolate and are decorated with a some time with the empty manger, from paper crown. There is normally a figure of a king (if you our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd find that you can wear the crown) and a dried bean (if program. you find that you're meant to pay for the cake!). In Catalonia it's known as a Tortell or Gâteau des Rois and is stuffed with marzipan. In France you might eat a 'Galette des Rois', a type of flat almond cake. It has a toy crown cooked inside it and is decorated on top with a gold paper crown. There are similar traditions in Mexico where Epiphany is known as 'El Dia de los Reyes' (the day of The Three Kings). It's traditional to eat a special cake called 'Rosca de Reyes' (Three Kings Cake). A figure of Baby Jesus is hidden inside the cake. Whoever has the baby Jesus in their piece of cake is the 'Godparent' of Jesus for that year. In Portugal, people take part in Epiphany carol singing known as the 'Janeiras' (January songs). On the Island of Maderia they're known as the 'Cantar os Reis' (singing the kings). In Italy, some children get their presents on Epiphany instead of Christmas. They celebrate an old lady called 'Befana' who brings the gifts to them. Children put stockings up by the fireplace for Befana to fill. In Austria and Germany, at Epiphany, some people write a special sign in chalk over their front door. It's a Epiphany Around the World reminder of the Wise Men that visited the baby Jesus and is a request for Jesus to protect the house for the While Christmas ends for many people on Dec. 26, coming year. throughout Christian history Christmas lasts for twelve days – all the way until Jan. 6. In Belgium and Poland, children dress up as the three wise men and go from door to door to sing songs and This feast marking the end of Christmas is called people give them money or sweets, kind of like Trick or “Epiphany.” The feast focuses on the arrival of the Three Treating on Halloween. Wise Men to Bethlehem, and Jesus’ revelation to all the people of the world. What does your family do to celebrate the feast of the Epiphany? Spain: on Epiphany morning you might go to the local bakers and buy a special cake/pastry called a Source from CatholicNewsAgency.com and 'Roscón' (meaning a ring-shaped roll). They are normally WhyChristmas.com
Liturgical Assignments for January 13, 2019 Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Sunday 11:00 AM Presider Fr. Jim Schwartz Fr. Jim Schwartz Fr. Jim Schwartz
David Lynch Gabriel Calcagno Christopher Gress Altar Servers Emma Weaver Cassidy Kress Daniel Weaver Jerry Marchand John Sheba Sam Cappiello Jamie Gudyka Joe Aschenbrenner Joe Corona Jim Peters David Geen Communion Ministers Roseanne Davie Jeff Rembold Irene Geen Jim Flanagan Joe Sakmyster Lori Klafehn Diane Sullivan Kevin Spacher Ron Maggio Tom Hammond Joell Calcagno Mary Reardon Lectors Chris Jagla Mary Rembold Bernie Heroux
Tony Gramza Christopher Rembold Cecilia Samikkannu Greeters Mike Schifano Gary Hosenfeld Adam/Michaela Calcagno Kate/Bruce Hanson
Joe Aschenbrenner Mike Schifano Angelo Magagnoli Jim Flanagan Joe DePaolis Phil Latulipe Tony Costanza Richard Berardini Joanne Andresky Ushers Peter O’Meara John Donato Tom Gervasi John Fallon Ralph Dimmick Dirk Keymel Roger Hazard Tony Gramza Jim Britz Bob Kress Church of the Holy Spirit Parish Information Mailing Address . . 1355 Hatch Road, Webster, NY 14580 Office Hours . . . . Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm Phone ...... 585-671-5520 Email ...... [email protected] Fax ...... 585-671-7262 Website ...... www.ChurchofHolySpiritWebster.org Facebook ...... ChurchofHolySpiritWebster Pastor: Rev. James Schwartz ...... [email protected] Parochial Vicar: Rev. Jeffrey Chichester ...... [email protected] Pastoral Associate: Deacon Ray Garbach ...... [email protected] Financial Director: Patrick Vogt . . [email protected] Secretary: Shari Magagnoli . . [email protected] Network Systems Administrator: Marc Magagnoli ...... [email protected] Director of Music: Gabriel Pellegrino ...... [email protected] Faith Formation/Youth Minister: Rebecca Olek ...... [email protected] Parish Council: Mike Schifano ...... [email protected] Knights of Columbus: Glen Willing Mass Intentions for the Week ...... [email protected] Monday 1/7 - Christmas Weekday Mass Schedule 9:00am † Bob Farnand by Joanne, Sue & Mark Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm † Vince Alonci by wife Sunday: 8:30am and 11:00am Weekday: Monday - Friday 9:00am, Saturday 8:30am Tuesday 1/8 - Christmas Weekday Rosary: Weekdays at 8:30am, Sat. after 8:30am Mass, and 9:00am † Imna Iocabelli by Vincenzo & MaryLou Porretta Sunday before 8:30am Mass † Peggy Zornow by mom, dad, and family Wednesday 1/9 -Christmas Weekday Adoration Schedule 9:00am † Jane Garbach by the Prayer Shawl Ministry Monday: 3:00 - 9:00pm, Our Mother of Perpetual Help † Carl Lamendola by family Devotion 8:00pm Tuesday: 9:30am - 9:00pm Thursday 1/10 - Christmas Weekday Wednesday: 9:30am - 4:00pm 9:00am † Richard M Nevinskas by Sacristans Thursday: 3:00 - 9:00pm † Ed Matuck by family Friday: 9:30am - 9:00pm, Divine Mercy Devotion 3:00pm and Holy Rosary Hour 8:00pm Friday 1/11 - Christmas Weekday Saturday: 9:00am - 2:30pm 9:00am † Gary Greene by the Sullivans Sunday: 2:00 - 9:00pm † Carl Lamendola by family
Saturday 1/12 - Christmas Weekday Confessions: Saturday 2:45pm - 4:00pm 8:30am † Richard M Nevinskas by Meg, Cristin & Kathy Weddings: Notify the Office at least six months prior Donaher to the wedding date. 4:30pm † Luigi Valente by wife and family Baptisms: Notify the office at least one month before † Carl Lamendola by family desired date. Parish Membership: We welcome everyone. Please Sunday 1/13 - Baptism of the Lord introduce yourself after Mass and stop by the Parish 8:30am Richard M Nevinskas by Karen T Adams & office during office hours to register in the parish or GraceAnn Culiano do it online at www.ChurchOfHolySpiritWebster.org. 11:00am † Patricia Flynn by family Members moving to another parish, changing All the Parishioners of Holy Spirit address or phone number, please notify the office.