Epiphany Catholic Church December 29, 2019

Epiphany Parish Vision Statement: “To offer every person in our community a life-changing encounter with Jesus.” Ministries across Generations Page 2 “The future is in your hearts and in your hands.” St. John Paul II Toddlers to age 3 Epiphany Young Chil- Adult Fellowship dren’s Nursery If you are a young adult (approximately 21-35), you are We offer invited to join us in Young Adult Nursery service (for Fellowship. Drop us a line so that toddlers to age 3) during the 9 am we can link up! Mass (8:45-10:15am) in the Kathryn Marie Albee Learning Center (enter at —Derek and Michelle Coventry. the canopy entrance), staffed primarily by certified personnel from Little Jew- Email: els. Volunteers needed: qualified [email protected] adults who have taken the Safe Envi- ronment Class and submitted to a background check. The Holy Family 3 and 4 Year Olds By Neil Carlin, Epiphany Catholic School Little Magi Epiphany offers cat- echetical program for 3 and 4 year olds during the 9 am Mass in the Kathryn Marie Albee Learn- ing Center (enter at the canopy entrance). Volunteers needed: qualified adults who have taken the Safe Environment Class and submitted to a background check; contact Yvonne Tabb. [email protected] Age 5 through 2nd Grade

Epiphany offers a CLOW for children age 5 through 2nd Grade during the 9am Mass in the Cenacle Room. Chil- dren are dismissed after the Opening Prayer of Mass. Volunteers needed: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God qualified adults who have taken the A Holy Day of Obligation Safe Environment Class and submitted to a background check; contact Yvonne December 31 5:30PM Vigil Mass, Respect for Human Life Tabb. January 1 7:00AM Mass, Elsie Stokes [email protected] 5:30PM Mass, John Heinz Gift of Treasure

Dec. 15, 2019…….…...... $20,593 From Pope Francis E-giving…………..………..….…$6,793 Special………………………..….$1,575 Please On the Holy Family Parish Endowment…..…….…..$685 Remember School Endowment………...... $65 Capital Improvement……..…..$825 the Parish “After three days of searching and of in your fear, they found Him in the Temple, Weekly Budget…………...... $24,500 seated among the Doctors, intent on YTD Budget (24 weeks)..$588,000 Will YTD Income…………...…...$593,349 discussing with them. At the sight of YTD Balance…………….….….$5,349 the Son, Mary and Joseph ‘were aston- Annual Parish Appeal ……$74,943 ished’’ (v. 48) and his Mother ex- pressed their apprehension, saying: ‘Your father and I have been looking for Mass & Reconciliation Schedule you anxiously’ (Ibid.). Incense is used at 9am Sunday Mass. For Gluten-free Hosts, come up in the Main Aisle Left Line . “To be astonished and to marvel is the

Sunday, Dec. 29 FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY opposite of taking everything for grant- 7:30am Victoria Lopez ed; it’s the opposite of interpreting the reality that surrounds us, 8:30am Reconciliation and the events of history, only according to our criteria,” Francis 9:00am Bill Duffie said. “And a person who does this doesn’t know what marvel is, 11:00am Reconciliation what astonishment is. To be astonished is to open oneself to oth- 11:30am People of the Parish 5:00pm Reconciliation ers, to understand others’ reasons: this attitude is important to heal 5:30pm Harold Hoeferle compromised relations between people, and it’s also indispensable to heal the open wounds in the realm of the family.” Monday, Dec. 30 Octave of the Nativity Thursday, Jan. 2 The Holy Father then turned to the element of anxiety. Mary and St. Basil & St. Gregory Lisa Feeney/Mike Lootens Joseph felt anxiety when they couldn’t find Jesus. And it must have 7:00am Kay Shilgalis Daryl Menke 7:30am Reconciliation 7:00am Teresa Voirol been part of their lives as they centered their lives on his care and Tuesday, Dec. 31 7:30am Reconciliation protection. Octave of the Nativity 7:00am Stefan Kudlko Friday, Jan. 3 “That anxiety they felt during the three days that Jesus was lost, 7:30am Reconciliation Christmas Weekday should also be our anxiety when we are far from Him when we are 5:00pm Reconciliation Chance Minges/V. Shroyer far from Jesus,” Francis insisted. “We should feel anxious when we 5:30pm Respect for 7:00am Margo Schmitt forget Jesus for more than three days, without praying, without Human Life 7:30am Reconciliation reading the Gospel, without feeling the need of His presence and of Wednesday, Jan. 1 Saturday, Jan. 4 His consoling friendship. SOLEMNITY OF MARY Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton 7:00am Elsie Stokes Marty/Gerry Brogla “And often days pass without my remembering Jesus, but this is 7:30am Reconciliation 7:30am All Souls Day Society bad, this is very bad. We should feel anxiety when these things hap- 5:00pm Reconciliation 8:00am Reconciliation pen. Mary and Joseph looked for Him and found Him in the Temple 5:30pm John Heinz 3:00pm Reconciliation while He was teaching. We too, especially in the house of God, can 4:00pm Leo Godin encounter the divine Teacher and receive His message of salvation. In the Eucharistic celebration, we have a living experience of Christ. Sunday, Jan. 5 EPIPHANY OF THE LORD He speaks to us, He offers us His Word, He illumines us, He illu- 7:30am Ronald Fogler mines our path; He gives us his Body in the Eucharist from which 8:30am Reconciliation we draw vigor to face the difficulties of every day.” 9:00am Walter Buckley 11:00am Reconciliation 11:30am Harold Hoeferle 5:00pm Reconciliation 5:30pm People of the Parish Supporting Vocations The Thoele Family will receive the Vocations Crucifix and Chalice next Sunday, January 5, at the 9:00 Mass. If you or your family would like to receive the Vocations items, please call Bob Schopp at 888-9696 (The Dwelling Place) or the Epiphany Church office at 452-2585 to schedule a weekend. Epiphanyparish.com From the Pastor Page 4  Fr. Eric Powell 309-660-7860 [email protected] Thank You!  Fr. Joe Baker 309-657-0966 [email protected]  Deacon: Mark Cleary 531-1062 Dear Epiphany Parishioners and Friends, [email protected] On behalf of Father Joe and Deacon Mark, and the Parish  Parish Corporation Trustees: 452-2585. Don and School Staff, thank you for your many kindnesses Bernardi, Mike Kabbes these past few weeks. The Christmas Holy Day and the  Parish Pastoral Assistants: Staycee Hynes; Cindy Season surrounding it is a time of joy and giving, and we Myers are most appreciative of your gifts to each of us. Thank  Parish Office: 452-2585. Domine King, Joyce you! Bless you, and as the Carmelites say, “May God re- Tellman, [email protected]; Angie ward you!” O’Connor [email protected] This is my 18th Christmas at this wonderful parish. That’s  Bulletin Ads: Due Friday Noon, nine days out. a long time by any reckoning. For example, I remember wondering when 18 [email protected] would arrive in my own life as a young man so as to move from home and  Epiphany Catholic School Principal: Mike Lootens make a mark in the world. There have been many challenges for us as a par- 452-3268 ext 301 [email protected] ish, for me as a person and priest. So, too with you. The kids that were born  Epiphany Catholic School Leadership Team: 452- and baptized my first year in your homes are now College-bound, military- 3268. Mike Lootens, Father Eric, Chris Niebur, bound, or otherwise heading into the world (with your blessing). Karen Overby I thank God for our journey together. As we begin a new calendar year, may it  ACTS Ministry: Men and Women’s In-Parish Retreats [email protected] be one of blessing and growth for you and your loved ones, and for me, Fa- ther Joe and all of us on the staff of Epiphany Parish and School. —Fr. Eric  Adoration Chapel Coordinator: Lyn Fedden, 309- 824-3443 [email protected]  Alpha Ministry: A Reintroduction to Jesus Christ,

[email protected]  CCD Coordinator: Mary Ellen Kiley [email protected] Director of  Children's Sunday Ministries (Little Magi): Yvonne Tabb [email protected] Youth Ministry  Director of Information Technology Mike Essington [email protected] We are very pleased to announce that Kara Esker has accepted the Director of  Finance Council: Joe Morrow Youth Ministry position at Epipha-  Ministries Scheduler: ny. Kara graduated from Illinois State [email protected] University in May, 2015. She has three  Music Directors: Sean & Jennifer Stevens music@ years' experience teaching in Catholic epiphanyparish.com grade schools in the Peoria diocese. She  Parish Communications: Kristen Bickett received formation from the Sisters of St. communications @epiphanyparish.com Francis of the Martyr of St. George, worked with Totus Tuus, led Young  RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation, Rich Sealy Adult Bible studies and assisted with a number of special interest activ- evangelization @epiphanyparish.com ities.  Spiritual Directors: Kara's main focus will be connecting with junior high school students  Deacon Mark Cleary, [email protected] via CCD and Epiphany Junior High School and identifying a dynamic  Sylvia Hernandez, [email protected] high school youth program that will engage all high school students in  Youth Ministry (HS): 308-452-2585 the parish. We are excited for Kara to join our Epiphany team on January 6, 2020!! She will visit most parish ministries and groups and we know you will all give her a warm welcome. From the Principal Parish Organizations  American Heritage Girls: Epiphany Troop Ashley Registration is Here Again Harcharik [email protected]

Dear Epiphany School Families, Members of the Parish,  Bereavement Ministry: Help in time of Sorrow and other Friends, [email protected]  Boy Scouts: Epiphany Pack 25, Tim Hendrickson The decision on where to send your children to school per- 824-7038 [email protected] haps may be one of life’s most important; the advantages  Charismatic Prayer Group: Nweze Nnakwe 454- of a Catholic education are centered in our emphasis on 4241 [email protected] the teaching of Jesus Christ. As I have said many times, everything we do, all of our programs and all of our efforts  Elizabeth Ministry: Women’s Practical & Spiritual must keep this as our primary focus. There are advantages Support Amanda Wesselmann 765-412-6124 [email protected] that go beyond the parochial; Catholic schools are known for their rigorous academic standards and unmatched  Faith in Action: Volunteer Support for Area Seniors preparation for future education pursuits. Other advantages, as I see them, are Sandy Holcomb [email protected] discussed below;  Funeral Committee: Reception following Funerals Maggie Veselack 452-1886 ATMOSPHERE  Girl Scouts: Kim Taber, [email protected] Catholic schools are known for providing an atmosphere that is conducive to  Hospitality Committee: Receptions following Mass learning and personal spiritual growth. Religion classes and programs like Steps- Karen Bordewick [email protected] To-Respect and Char- acter Education pro-  Knights of Columbus: Men’s Fraternal & Service Org John Niebur 454-2193 mote positive social interaction at Epipha-  Natural Family Planning Teaches Fertility Awareness ny Catholic School.  Sympto-thermal method: Elizabeth Rariden 287-8069 Our school combines [email protected]  Sympto-thermal method: Michelle Koetters (815) 954-9088 Catholic tradition [email protected] (prayer, Mass and  Creighton Model: Erica Miller 661-6060 discipline) with mod- [email protected] ern, second to none,  Outreach (& Financial Planning): Orlando Lopez facilities and an articu- [email protected] lated, demanding Pre-  Perpetual Adoration: Schedules Chapel Adorers Lyn 8 curriculum. The Cat- Fedden 824-3443 [email protected] echesis of the Good  Parish Prayer Chain: Send prayer requests to office or... Shepherd program [email protected] provides our children the opportunity to develop a closer relation with the Lord;  Sanctity of Life Committee: Promotes Human Dignity we pray this too will assist our children to act like saints. Robin Poston [email protected] ACADEMICS  Schoenstatt A Marian Movement in the Church Tim & Molly Olsen [email protected] Epiphany Catholic School has strict academic standards with a curriculum that 314-517-4721 allows for the differentiated instruction of our students. Our students have the  Servants of the Shepherd: Adoration & Fellowship opportunity to take high school Algebra and Geometry at Cathy Nalewajka 830-6722 [email protected] Epiphany in our accelerated junior high Math curriculum. See last Page  Supporting Vocations (Vocations Cross) Bob Schopp 309-888-9696 KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE  Troops of Saint George: Epiphany Troop Jack Maggiore 630-632-4462 [email protected] Epiphany Catholic School is hosting a Kindergarten Showcase/  Uncoupled Catholics: Social & Service Fellowship Information Evening on Tuesday--January 28, 2020 from 6:00— Angie Eilers 830-8215 [email protected] 7:00 pm in the Kindergarten classrooms at the school. Come  Welcome Team: Welcome & Hospitality to Visitors learn about the curriculum, schedule and meet the staff. Child- Jean Lewis [email protected] care is available. Please call Mary Brownfield at (309) 452-3268  Women's Fellowship & Service: Sharon Sweeney x300 to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you on the 28th! 530-5715 [email protected] Questions? Contact Mike Lootens: mike.lootens@epiphany  Young Adults (21-35) Derek & Michelle Coventry [email protected] schools.org. Page 6 St. John Paul II Perpetual Eu- Community charistic Adora- PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY chapel. We use Flocknote for text and tion Chapel email communication, which makes

You are invited to join Father Timothy that very easy, but there are cases

Hepner, along with lay ministers Sean & where we need to phone people if they Open Hours in the Jennifer Stevens of Epiphany Parish, for a do not have email or a cell phone that Chapel 10 day pilgrimage to Italy! The pilgrimage can accept a text so the Coordinator needs to make phone calls. There is a is August 3rd-13th, 2020 and is an all- inclusive tour visiting Milan, Venice, Pad- detailed list of duties for the Adoration Sundays 2:00am-3:00am (Start in ua, Florence, Siena, Assisi, Rome and the Chapel Coordinator I will provide along Jan.) Vatican! Brochures with details and regis- any necessary training you would Tuesdays 1:00am-2:00am (Start in tration information can be found at the need. If you are interested or would Jan.) welcome table and in the parish office. like more information before making a Tuesdays 2:00am-3:00am (Start in Please contact Sean & Jennifer Stevens decision, please reach out to Lyn Fed- Feb.) at [email protected] for more den at adoration@ epiphanypar- information! ish.com or 309-824-3443. Wednesdays 2:00am-3:00am (Start ASAP) UNCOUPLED CATHOLICS SANCTITY OF LIFE COMMIT- Fridays 1:00pm-2:00pm (Start TEE NEWS ASAP) Looking for a way to meet other single, divorced or widowed Catholics for fun Mark your calendar for the Chicago and fellowship; then this is the group for If you are interested in serving in March For Life on Saturday, January 11. you! January 19 (Sunday) Join us for a Details to come about a bus pilgrimage the Chapel as a sub, please contact popcorn and wine tasting event! It's at Lyn Fedden, Coordinator, from Normal. There will be a prayer Donny B's Popcorn shop, 1220 Towanda service at noon on the west steps of the 824-3443 or Ave, Bloomington, from 1 - 2 pm. Call Museum of History in downtown [email protected] Karen at 309-824-0839, to ask questions Bloomington on January 22, the 46th and sign up, or email Uncoupled Catho- anniversary of the Roe vs Wade Su- lics. For questions and suggestions or to preme Court decision that legalized Feast of the Holy Family -- be added to (or removed from) the mail- December 29, 2019 ing list, please Email uncoupledcatholics abortion. Also, if you have not returned @yahoo.com. your baby bottle for Birthright please bring it to the church as soon as possi- CHAPEL COORDINATOR ble. Thank you!! We are looking for a New Adoration FERTILITY AWARENESS Chapel Coordinator starting with the new year (Jan 2020). Basic computer and Natural Family Planning is a great way communication skills are needed, and for married couples to better under- there are other tasks that need to be stand their fertility to help with family done on a weekly, monthly, or seasonal planning. Whether you’re newly en- Are you called to serve the family of basis, but the coordination duties really gaged or have been married for years, the Lord and share the Father’s love do not take up a lot of time – a couple of we encourage you to attend our three- as a priest or in the consecrated hours or so each month to update any class series on the Couple to Couple life? Call Fr. Timothy Hepner at records and send out regular communica- League’s Sympto-Thermal Method of (309) 671-1550 or tions. When there are vacant hours, the Natural Family Planning. This method is email [email protected]. Adoration Chapel Coordinator does need not the outdated calendar or rhythm method. Couples who attend our class to work to find a sub or committed adorer (that doesn’t mean covering vacancies by will learn to recognize the noticeable Intercession: For all Catholic fami- yourself), but the Coordinator signs of fertility to work with God in the lies, that they will esteem the grace is not responsible for finding subs for peo- natural way He designed our bodies to of each child’s vocation and prayer- ple with committed hours as each individ- either achieve or avoid pregnancy. It’s fully encourage their children to ual adorer is responsible for finding their natural, safe, effective, and truly em- consider being a priest or religious own sub. During the winter, activity powering. Our next class series is from sister or brother, we pray to the tends to pick up a bit as we watch the 3:15-5:15 p.m. January 12th, February Lord. weather and sometimes need to close the 9th, and March 8th in Epiphany’s Cena- News & Notes cle Room. If you have any questions, contact Michelle Koetters at [email protected]. Visit ccli.org to register. The next available class will be April 5th, May 3rd and 31st. They are children of JOIN THE WELCOME TEAM God! We welcome our newly Baptized! Do you have a great smile and a passion to make others feel welcome at our Flocknote masses? Would you like to get more in- Weston Ryan Easley— volved in our parish but don’t have a lot infant son of Ryan and of extra time to commit? The Welcome Stefanie Easley Team may be the perfect opportunity for you! Welcome Team members are as- signed to specific masses based on their schedules and preferences. These am- bassadors greet guests and parishioners, distribute bulletins. and answer basic questions. If you are interested in joining this team, please contact Jean Lewis at [email protected] to attend an orientation session or ask further questions. Thanks for your consideration! PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY

Why is there a full length cross stitched to the back of all prayer quilts? It is a re- minder for us to unite our sufferings with the suffering of our Savior Jesus Christ! As we prepare for and rejoice in the coming of the Messiah this Christmas, let us remember “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mt. 20:28 To offer a gift of prayer to those in need contact: [email protected] Merry Christmas! YOUNG AT HEART

A Tour of the Destihl Brewery in Normal will be held at 3:00pm, January 12th. Cost is $10.00 per person. Included: the tour, tastings, and a souvenir glass. After the tour, you are welcome to stay for dinner at your expense in the Brew House. Res- ervations Deadline: January 6, 2020. Mail your reservation / check to: Don & Mary- Margaret McHugh, 406 Northridge CC Est., Normal, IL 61761

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If you serve the parish in some way without compensation you are a volunteer and we want to thank you and celebrate with you. Please contact the parish office (by phone or email) so that we can order the proper amount of food and drink. RSVP by January 10, 2020 A Message from Our Adoration Coordinator New Year’s Resolutions: How to Support the Adoration Ministry

It’s that time of year when we start to time with Jesus. look toward the New Year and make res- If you’re not sure about committing to an hour, I’d like to sug- olutions. Do you make them? I used to gest that you get a group together to share an hour. For in- make a few every single year, that typi- stance, with four people in your group, the individual commit- cally never lasted much past February…I ment is just one hour each month. We have several hours that thought they were good – “eat better,” are covered by groups of friends. It really helps to make the “lose weight,” get more exercise,” so why commitment more manageable with our busy schedules, plus did they fail year after year? you have built in subs should one of your group need to swap This year, I’ve decided on a different approach – something an hour due to an absence. that I learned from my daughter. She drafts a list of goals Another way to support the Adoration Chapel is by being a (career and personal) to accomplish during the year. Each goal substitute. Subs are added to a list and Adorers will consult the is “SMART” – Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant (or list when they need someone to cover if they are out of town Rewarding), and Time-bound. Each goal is stated as a positive or not available. We can always use more subs to add to our statement, each is precise. She has her goals prioritized, list. written down, and realistic. It’s a wonderful thing to see such wisdom from my child. The current open hours are always listed in the Adoration Chapel or just outside the door on the table. Due to publication So, why am I rambling on about setting goals or making New deadlines, the bulletin may be incorrect. Currently, the follow- Year’s Resolutions? I’d like to suggest that everyone add a goal ing hours are in need of support: to spend more time with Jesus in the New Year. “Spending more time with Jesus” is a little too vague…how can Sunday mornings, 2:00am-3:00am we make this a “SMART” goal? Tuesday mornings 1:00am-2:00am

 Make it Specific: I will commit to spend time with Jesus Tuesday mornings 2:00am-3:00am before the Blessed Sacrament.  Make it Measurable: I will commit to one hour each week Wednesday mornings 2:00am-3:00am in the Adoration Chapel. Friday afternoons 1:00pm-2:00pm  Make it Attainable: I can commit to an hour on my own, or get a group of friends together to share the hour. Lyn Fedden, Adoration Coordinator  Make it Relevant/Rewarding: I [email protected] will deepen my relationship with 309-824-3443 Jesus by spending time with him, which will flow into other "The time you spend with aspects of my life and create a Jesus in the Blessed Sacra- sense of peace and joy.  Make it Time-bound: I will ment is the best time that make my commitment to start you will spend on earth. in January and commit to at Each moment that you least one year of service. spend with Jesus will deepen your union with Him and We have a number of open hours in make your soul everlasting- the Adoration Chapel that are waiting for someone like you to ly more glorious and beau- commit to them. You can do this! tiful in heaven, and will It’s just one hour out of the 168 help bring about an ever- hours of your week. And, trust me, lasting peace on earth." once you get into the habit of regular adoration, just one hour a week —Mother Teresa of Calcutta won’t be enough. You’ll want more Page 10 Lord’s Day Music Guide MUSIC FOR SAT. 4PM & SUN. 9AM, 11:30AM, 5:30PM MASSES

MASS SETTING 13-22 Spirit & Song Mass of Renewal

GATHERING 425 Worship Angels, From the Realms of Glory

OFFERTORY 441 Worship The First One to Know

COMMUNION 439 Worship Come, Sing a Home and Family

SENDING FORTH 428 Worship Go Tell It on the Mountain MUSIC FOR THE 7:30AM MASS

GATHERING 425 Worship Angels, From the Realms of Glory

SENDING FORTH 428 Worship Go Tell It on the Mountain

Instruction in the Spanish language be- gins for all students in Kindergarten.

DISCIPLINE

Catholic schools historically maintain a strict policy of discipline. We hope our policies teach our children to be responsible for their own behavior and encourage a high level of maturity. Epiphany Catholic School students are required to SOUND TECHNICIAN needed! If interested in adhere to a uniform dress code that being trained to use the Parish's sound equip- promotes a sense of community in our ment, please email us to set up a training ses- buildings. sion. No prior experience necessary! VALUES MUSICIANS needed! If you are interested in singing or playing any instrument with one of Besides the emphasis on our faith, our the Liturgical Ensembles, or if you are a can- values and the transmission of these to tor/organist interested in leading at 7:30am our students in a tremendous advantage Mass we are always looking to add people! A of a Catholic education. Catholic schools meeting is required; see our contact infor- combine a Christ-centered education mation below. with a collegial, supportive community atmosphere. FAMILY CHOIR! All welcome! No age requirements or experience necessary! We will lead the music at the 9am on the first Sunday of each month I ask that you prayerfully consider our during the school year! Registration necessary; see our contact information school for your children’s education. below. For the full schedule and annual calendar visit the “Get Involved” Tab Please, if there are any questions and/or concerns that you may have, contact of the parish website, and visit our Music Page. me. We are always willing to show you PRELUDES! Preludes are an entry point into the music ministry and will pro- our school and to sit down and discuss vide musicians of all skill levels an opportunity to grow in confidence and why we believe that Epiphany Catholic their abilities as they prepare to join an ensemble. Registration necessary; School is the right educational choice for see our contact information below. For the full schedule of Preludes visit the your family. “Get Involved” Tab of the parish website, and visit our Music Page. —Mike Lootens

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