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January 5, 2020 – The of the Lord

MASS INTENTIONS Kenneth Leo McGarvey Changes to your address, email or phone # please call Geri at the Church Office at 252-249-3687 or email: [email protected]

Readings for January 5 Matthew 2:1-12 Isaiah 60:1-6(20ABC) The Magi seek out and do him homage. Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 The visit of the Magi occurs directly before the story of the Holy Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Family’s . Matthew’s Gospel tells a version of Jesus’ Matthew 2:1-12 birth that is different than the one in Luke. Of the actual birth of Jesus, Matthew tells us little more than, “When Jesus was born in of MASS CARDS Judea, in the days of King Herod . . . ” The story of the census is found Mass Cards are available in only in Luke’s Gospel, but we hear about the visit of the Magi only in the Church vestibule on the Matthew’s Gospel. literature rack and the Church Office. Please follow We know little about the Magi. They come from the East and journey to the instructions found with Bethlehem, following an astrological sign, so we believe them to be the cards. astrologers. We assume that there were three Magi based upon the naming of their three gifts. The Gospel does not say how many Magi paid homage to Jesus. In Matthew’s Gospel, they represent the Gentiles’ search for a savior. Because the Magi represent the entire world, they also represent our search for Jesus. We have come to consider the gifts they bring as a foreshadowing of Jesus’ role in salvation. We believe the meaning of the gifts to be Christological. Gold is presented as representative of Jesus’ kingship. Frankincense is a symbol of his divinity because priests burned the substance in the Temple. Myrrh, which was used to prepare the dead for burial, is offered in anticipation of Jesus’ death. WELCOME! Our parish is a living entity where God interacts with His people. We welcome you to register with Saint Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, where you will find warmth and hospitality The word Epiphany means “manifestation” or “showing forth.” in a spiritually nourishing environment. As a registered parishioner, you will be kept abreast of Historically several moments in Christ’s early life and ministry have current information, opportunities and receive a free monthly subscription to NC Catholic, the been celebrated as “epiphanies,” including his birth in Bethlehem, the Diocese of Raleigh magazine. Registration forms can be found on the table in the lobby. If you have visit of the Magi, his baptism by John, and his first miracle at Cana. any questions, please call the church office (252-249-3687) during office hours. If you are visiting us today, please introduce yourself after Mass!

Prayer Requests

Please keep all of the men and women in the armed forces and our allies who work daily to keep us free and for those who have returned PARISH COUNCIL MEETING either broken of mind or body in Due to scheduling conflicts, this your weekly prayers. month's Parish Council Meeting will be

 PRAYERS FOR THE SICK held on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Please keep the following parishioners, The meeting will start at 7:00 pm at the relatives and friends in your prayers church. All are invited to attend. throughout this week. Office hours the week of Jan 6: Paul Banks John Moran Bette Brown Donna Mannion Monday Jan 6, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Mary Cancel Larry Richardson Wednesday Jan 8, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM* Sheila Flaherty George Pawlikowski *Thursday Jan 9, Parish Council Meeting Dru Foster Peggy Richards 7:00 PM Susan Fromm Pamela & Robert Ross Friday Jan 10, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Karen Halloway Michael Sharkey Dot & Peter Hagerman Shirley Staab altar The Church Office will be closed for an The gifts of the Magi— Elizabeth Hebert Sigrid & Jack Walker audit on Tuesday, January 7th. Juan Hisada Nicholas Ward gold, frankincense, and Tony Innocenti George Mae Webb myrrh—have come to Jason LeBrun Lorraine Weeks Harry Levin be understood as Wednesday

symbols of Christ’s January 8 royalty, divinity, and Prayer list. If you wish to have your name Food Truck will be or the name of a family member added to the Richard Mastriano coming eventual suffering and list, please e-mail or call 249-3687, death. They are special We appreciate your Geri in the parish office. Names removed Fr. Paul Mizener because in giving them, from the bulletin list, it will be placed on the help! the Magi acknowledge prayer list located in the Chapel. Tony Scozzafava Confessions are heard in the who Jesus was to be: th chapel the 4 Sunday of each our Savior. We pray Low Gluten Hosts are available. month, after Mass at 11:45 that we will Please let an usher or the sacristan know Remember we collect aluminum cans to recycle. This acknowledge Jesus as before mass. money goes to the upkeep of our cemetery. Cans can be Savior in all that we do left in the kitchen can marked “Aluminum Cans”. Thank Offertory Collections Last Sunday and say. you for your continued support of our cemetery. Altar Flowers Offertory Sunday $ 2,195 . We invite you to donate flower Christmas $2,090 PRAYER FELLOWSHIP THERE IS A NEED FOR arrangements in memory of a loved one, to Sunday Rosary Sacristans (prepare the alter Follows Sunday Mass. Join celebrate a birthday, anniversary, baptism, 9:55 before Mass in the chapel in for a few minutes of before Mass), Ushers and or any special occasion or church feast. Alter Servers. Come join us, everyone is welcome. group prayer for those Donations and the occasion will be noted in needing God’s intersession. Please call Carol Glorioso at the bulletin and posted in lobby. Contact 252-249-2404 the office 249-3687.

Prayer Requests

Please keep all of the men and women in the armed forces PARISH COUNCIL MEETING and our allies who work daily to Due to scheduling conflicts, this keep us free and for those who have returned month's Parish Council Meeting will be either broken of mind or body in your weekly prayers. held on Thursday, January 9, 2020. The meeting will start at 7:00 pm at the  PRAYERS FOR THE SICK church. All are invited to attend. Please keep the following parishioners, relatives and friends in your prayers Office hours the week of Jan 6: throughout this week. Monday Jan 6, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Paul Banks John Moran Bette Brown Donna Mannion Wednesday Jan 8, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM* Mary Cancel Larry Richardson *Thursday Jan 9, Parish Council Meeting Sheila Flaherty George Pawlikowski 7:00 PM Dru Foster Peggy Richards Friday Jan 10, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Susan Fromm Pamela & Robert Ross Karen Halloway Michael Sharkey Christmas Altar. The Church Office will be closed for an audit on Tuesday, January 7th. Dot & Peter Hagerman Shirley Staab To all who contributed to the poinsettia

The gifts of the Magi— Elizabeth Hebert Sigrid & Jack Walker display many thanks. Juan Hisada Nicholas Ward Please feel free to take your home to gold, frankincense, and Tony Innocenti George Mae Webb myrrh—have come to Jason LeBrun Lorraine Weeks enjoy after mass Sunday. Harry Levin Wednesday be understood as January 8

symbols of Christ’s Food Truck will be royalty, divinity, and Prayer list. If you wish to have your name coming or the name of a family member added to the We appreciate your eventual suffering and list, please e-mail or call 249-3687,

death. They are special Geri in the parish office. Names removed help! Richard Mastriano because in giving them, from the bulletin list, it will be placed on the

the Magi acknowledge prayer list located in the Chapel. Remember we collect aluminum cans to Fr. Paul Mizener recycle. This money goes to the upkeep of our who Jesus was to be: cemetery. Cans can be left in the kitchen can our Savior. We pray Tony Scozzafava marked “Aluminum Cans”. Thank you for Low Gluten Hosts are available. that we will Please let an usher or the sacristan know your continued support of our cemetery. Wynnie Nunan acknowledge Jesus as before mass.

Savior in all that we do Offertory Collections Confessions are heard in the and say. th Last Sunday Altar Flowers chapel the 4 Sunday of each Offertory Sunday $ 2,195 . We invite you to donate flower month, after Mass at 11:45 Christmas $2,090 THERE IS A NEED FOR PRAYER FELLOWSHIP arrangements in memory of a loved one, to Sacristans (prepare the alter Follows Sunday Mass. Join celebrate a birthday, anniversary, baptism, Sunday Rosary before Mass), Ushers and or any special occasion or church feast. in for a few minutes of 9:55 before Mass in the chapel Alter Servers. Donations and the occasion will be noted in group prayer for those Come join us, everyone is welcome. needing God’s intersession. Please call Carol Glorioso at the bulletin and posted in lobby. Contact 252-249-2404 the office 249-3687. –

January 5, 2020 – The Epiphany of the Lord

MASS INTENTIONS Kenneth Leo McGarvey Changes to your address, email or phone # please call Geri at the Church Office at 252-249-3687 or email: [email protected]

Readings for January 5 Matthew 2:1-12 Isaiah 60:1-6(20ABC) The Magi seek out Jesus and do him homage. Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 The visit of the Magi occurs directly before the story of the Holy Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Family’s flight into Egypt. Matthew’s Gospel tells a version of Jesus’ Matthew 2:1-12 birth that is different than the one in Luke. Of the actual birth of Jesus, Matthew tells us little more than, “When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of MASS CARDS Judea, in the days of King Herod . . . ” The story of the census is found Mass Cards are available in only in Luke’s Gospel, but we hear about the visit of the Magi only in the Church vestibule on the Matthew’s Gospel. literature rack and the Church Office. Please follow We know little about the Magi. They come from the East and journey to the instructions found with Bethlehem, following an astrological sign, so we believe them to be the cards. astrologers. We assume that there were three Magi based upon the naming of their three gifts. The Gospel does not say how many Magi paid homage to Jesus. In Matthew’s Gospel, they represent the Gentiles’ search for a savior. Because the Magi represent the entire world, they also represent our search for Jesus. We have come to consider the gifts they bring as a foreshadowing of Jesus’ role in salvation. We believe the meaning of the gifts to be Christological. Gold is presented as representative of Jesus’ kingship. Frankincense is a symbol of his divinity because priests burned the substance in the Temple. Myrrh, which was used to prepare the dead for burial, is offered in anticipation of Jesus’ death. WELCOME! Our parish is a living entity where God interacts with His people. We welcome you to register with Saint Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, where you will find warmth and hospitality The word Epiphany means “manifestation” or “showing forth.” in a spiritually nourishing environment. As a registered parishioner, you will be kept abreast of Historically several moments in Christ’s early life and ministry have current information, opportunities and receive a free monthly subscription to NC Catholic, the been celebrated as “epiphanies,” including his birth in Bethlehem, the Diocese of Raleigh magazine. Registration forms can be found on the table in the lobby. If you have visit of the Magi, his baptism by John, and his first miracle at Cana. any questions, please call the church office (252-249-3687) during office hours. If you are visiting us today, please introduce yourself after Mass!