nt Joseph Catholic Chu Sai rch SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH MECHANICSBURG, PA Masses & Events for the Week VIGIL - EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 4:00 PM In honor of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Ronald and Diane Heckman (Heckman) All of our Masses are open to the public! Join us in 4:15 PM Gazebo Mass – Increase of Vocations to the Church or at the Gazebo for an outdoor Mass. Join us Priesthood, Diaconate and Consecrated Life virtually from our Church via livestream. It is available New Hope Food Collection (Narthex) on our website: www.stjosephmech.org, Facebook Morning Star Baby Bottle Return (Narthex) Page, MyParishApp and our YouTube Channel! Our Weekend Masses can also be heard from our campus SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 - EPIPHANY OF THE LORD parking lot on your car radio: FM 95.5. All are (Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12) welcome!!! 8:00 AM  Georgia Weber (Saint Joseph Parish 8AM Ushers) +9:45 AM  Francis Spina (Spina) 9:45 AM Gazebo Mass - Special Intention We Remember 11:30 PM People of the Parish Living and Deceased ALTAR CANDLES: Special Intention. New Hope Food Collection (Narthex) AMBO CANDLES: Special Intention Morning Star Baby Bottle Return (Narthex) RED SANCTUARY CANDLE: Special Intention. 9:30 AM RCIA (Zoom) TABERNACLE CANDLES: In celebration of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Ronald and Diane Heckman, 6:00 PM Bible Study (Zoom) with love from their family. MONDAY, JANUARY 4 - SAINT ELIZABETH ANN SETON, RELIGIOUS PRO-LIFE ROSES: Special Intention. (1 John 3:22—4:6; Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25) 9:00 AM  Lawrence Kostelac, Sr. (Kostelac) UESDAY ANUARY AINT OHN EUMANN BISHOP T , J 5 - S J N , $140 Donation for Tabernacle, $70 Altar, Ambo, & Divine Mercy (1 John 4:7-10; Mark 6:34-44) Flowers, $10 Donation for candles, $5 Donation for Pro-Life Rose 9:00 AM  Dennis Eannone (Bilger) Information on our website: www.stjosephmech.org or call the parish 6:30 PM RCIA (Zoom) office: 717-766-9433.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 - CHRISTMAS WEEKDAY; SAINT ANDRE BESSETTE, RELIGIOUS (1 John 4:11-18; Mark 6:45-52) Friday Evening Holy Hour - 9:00 AM  Mathew Bembenick (Coyne) Mark Your Calendars! 7:00 PM Hymn Sing (Livestream) We will resume our Friday Evening Holy Hour on 10:00 AM Bible Study (Zoom) Friday, January 8, 2021! All are welcome to join us THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 - CHRISTMAS WEEKDAY; SAINT RAYMOND OF in prayer and adoration of in the Blessed PENAFORT, PRIEST (1 John 4:19—5:4; Luke 4:14-22) Sacrament. 9:00 AM  Alesha Rainey (Geisler) 11:00 AM Abiding Together (Zoom) 6:00 PM Handbell Choir (Brindle Hall) 7:00 PM Columbiettes (Zoom) 20 + C + M + B + 21 May Christ Bless This Home 7:00 PM Abiding Together (Zoom) FRIDAY, JANUARY 8 - CHRISTMAS WEEKDAY (1 John 5:5-13; Luke 5:12-16) 9:00 AM  Michael Stack (Stack) 2021 Epiphany House 7:30 PM Holy Hour with Prayers, Night Prayer, Benediction Blessings are available on 8:30 PM Candlelight Procession & Prayers to Our Blessed Mother the tables in the narthex. Please take one for your Public and Livestreamed (Sanctuary) SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 - CHRISTMAS WEEKDAY family. We want to (1 John 5:14-21; John 3:22-30) extend our prayers and thank you to SSS Printing in 6:15 AM That Man Is You (Zoom) New Cumberland for printing and generously donating 2:30 PM Confessions (Parish Life & Ed. Ctr.) the signs again this year!

VIGIL - BAPTISM OF THE LORD Rest in Peace 4:00 PM  Barbara Weaver Please pray for those who have recently died, may they rest in 4:15 PM Gazebo Mass – Special Intention peace. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let thy SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 - BAPTISM OF THE LORD (Isaiah 55:1-11; 1 John 5:1-9; Mark 1:7-11) perpetual light shine upon them. And may the souls of all the 8:00 AM People of the Parish Living and Deceased faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.  Amen. +9:45 AM Connie Baranko (Baranko) 9:30 AM RCIA (Zoom) PARISHIONER: 9:45 AM Gazebo Mass - Special Intention Christine Stellefson, wife of Wayne Stellefson  11:30 PM Francis Filardo (Beer) 6:00 PM Bible Study (Zoom) WE ALSO REMEMBER: Religious Education Program: Pre-School and Kindergarten (Online) Cathleen Chubb + Mass in American Sign Language (ASL) Barbara Quinn, mother of Rachel Pham

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com Welcome to Saint Joseph Parish! January 3, 2021 www.stjosephmech.org Epiphany of the Lord PARISH TRANSFORMATION EPIPHANY – THE “CHALKING” OF YOUR FAMILY DOOR Epiphany is also known as Twelfth Night, Theophany, or Three Kings’ Day. It is on this occasion when we “chalk” our doors. Or, if you prefer, take home one of the Epiphany cards from Church and place it over your main doorway. This year’s marking is 20 + C + M + B + 21. The letters have two meanings. First, they represent the initials of the — traditionally named Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar — who came from the East to visit Jesus. They also abbreviate the Latin phrase, Christus mansionem benedicat: “May Christ bless this house.” The “+” signs represent the cross, and the “20” at the beginning and the “21” at the end mark the year. This inscription is your prayer that Christ will bless your home, and that He will stay with all those who live in your home throughout 2021. The chalking of the doors is a centuries-old practice throughout the world. This tradition serves as a sign that your family, and your home, is dedicated to the Lord Jesus. More than just a sign placed over your doorway, this marking shows your desire for spiritual growth through daily prayer, spiritual reading, and work offered as an oblation to God. When we see this symbol each time we pass through our doors, it is a reminder that we should welcome anyone who visits with us as if Christ Himself were coming to our home. On this day, we add the figures of the 3 wise men, the magi, to our Christmas creche. They offered precious gifts: gold for the great King, incense for the true God, and in symbol of His burial. So many have remarked on how beautiful our Church looked during this Christmas season. The decorations were coordinated by Father Sahd, with the help of our seminarians, Mike Kostick and Andrew Kappenhagen. We are grateful for the beautiful setting we had as we came to adore our Newborn Savior on Christmas Day, and as we continue to bring our gifts in honor of our Lord during this Christmas Season.

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND HAPPY EPIPHANY TO ALL!

Singing at public Masses: We are told that singing is one of the easiest ways for transmission of the Corona Virus, since Order of Worship more air is pushed from our lungs in this action. We are asked to limit singing to only the Cantor, who is in the choir loft for the entire Mass, at a substantial distance from Epiphany of the Lord the congregation. Music is an integral part of the celebration of Mass and we know how much you look forward to participating in our sung worship. However, prudence Entrance Chant • ANGELS FROM THE REALMS OF GLORY demands that we limit the role of congregational singing for the present time. Instead, please sing with your heart, and enjoy the fine musical leadership that ⴕ INTRODUCTORY RITES always comes from the choir loft! Gloria Gloria! Gloria! Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people, to people of good will. V. 1. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. V. 2. Lord, Jesus Christ, only begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you

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take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; You take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. V. 3. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

ⴕ THE LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading • Isaiah 60:1-6 Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. See, darkness covers the earth, and thick clouds cover the peoples;but upon you the LORD shines, and over you appears his glory. Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by your shining radiance. Raise your eyes and look about; they all gather and come to you: your sons come from afar, and your daughters in the arms of their nurses. Then you shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow, for the riches of the sea shall be emptied out before you, the wealth of nations shall be brought to you. Caravans of camels shall fill you, dromedaries from Midian and Ephah; all from Sheba shall come bearing gold and , and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

;Responsorial Psalm • Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 R̷ . Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

Second Reading • Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Brothers and sisters: You have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for your benefit, namely, that the mystery was made known to me by revelation. It was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation • Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

Gospel • Matthew 2:1-12 When Jesus was born in of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage." When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, He inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet: And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel." Then Herod called the magi secretly and ascertained from them the time of the star's appearance. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search diligently for the child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I too may go and do him homage." After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way.

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Homily

Nicene Creed

I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through Him all things were made. For us men

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and for our salvation He came down from heaven, (at the words that follow, up to and including “and became man,” all bow) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate, He suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and His kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. Universal Prayer • Lord, Receive Our Prayer ⴕ THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

Hymn • AS WITH GLADNESS MEN OF OLD ⴕ COMMUNION RITE Communion Hymn • WE THREE KINGS Spiritual Communion Prayer: My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. ⴕ CONCLUDING RITE Prayer to Saint Michael: Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. Closing Hymn • SONGS OF THANKFULNESS AND PRAISE Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Psalm refrain © 1968, 1981, 1997, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved. Neither this work nor any part of it may be reproduced, distributed, performed or displayed in any medium, including electronic or digital, without permission in writing from the copyright owner. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License #A-734031. All rights reserved.

Thank you to all who helped ACT OF THANKSGIVING - AFTER HOLY COMMUNION and were involved with our O good Jesus, We thank You with all our hearts for giving Christmas liturgies! us Yourself, the Source of all graces, in Holy Communion. May God continue to richly We thank You for all the blessings that we have received bless you and our parish of from You, especially through the Holy Eucharist, in which Saint Joseph! You are ever present to console us and to help us in our needs. In thanksgiving of all Your favors, we offer You all BIBLE STUDY via Zoom - that we are and have. May Your Will be done in our family It’s not too late! and through each of us now and forever. Jesus, receive this Mary: A Biblical Walk with the poor offering. What can I give you? I give myself to You, Blessed Mother is an extraordinary that I may always serve You. I give You my body, that it pilgrimage that reveals Mary’s unique role may be chaste and pure. I give You my soul, that it may be in God’s kingdom. You will learn how free from sin. I give You my heart, that it may always love she works in our lives today, drawing us ever closer to her divine You. I give You every breath that I shall breathe, and Son. Each week for 8 sessions, participants will complete especially my last; I give You myself in life and in death, independent reading and study questions, watch an engaging video, that I may be Yours forever and glorify You eternally. then come together via Zoom for discussion and prayer. In order to AMEN. minimize transmission of germs during this time of Covid, participants will order their own materials for $24.95 plus shipping at the Ascension Press website. As always, our parish is happy to assist Confessions are held every Saturday from in covering all/part of the fee if needed. 2:30 - 3:30 PM, in the Parish Life and Education Center Two days/times for the Zoom sessions are available: Sundays at 6 PM beginning 1/3 and Wednesdays at 10 AM beginning 1/6. (our school). To register and for instructions on how to order materials, All are welcome. contact Mary Vukelich at [email protected]. View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH MECHANICSBURG, PA

2021-2022 Registration - Save The Date: Online We will report our collection numbers from December 20 to registration begins Thursday, January 14 at 5:00 AM. January 3 in our next bulletin. Numbers were not available The link to register will be available online at due to early bulletin deadlines for the Christmas Holiday.

https://www.sjsmch.org/admissions. Spaces will be May God continue to bless you and your family! limited, and early registration is encouraged. Please contact Amanda Koerner, Director of Development, with questions about Saint Joseph School or the Looking for admissions process - [email protected] a positive Saint Joseph School has the following employment opportunity available. Candidates are expected to change uphold the values of the Catholic Church and our in 2021 Saint Joseph School. How about a chance to Substitute Teachers: An interested candidate must meet great people and be a practicing Catholic and must possess at join in great conversations? minimum a bachelor's degree. Candidates must be at How about a path to meaning, purpose, least 21 years of age and will need to complete all and the truest love we can ever know? diocesan clearances. Invite friends & family to join you for an If interested in the substitute teacher position, please send a exploration of the Christian faith at... cover letter and resume to Mrs. Rebecca Bamberger at [email protected] Alpha Online Alpha launches via Zoom on January 12, 2021 Tuesdays, 1:30 PM OR 7 PM Administrative Assistant Position Visit ExploreAlpha.org for details Trinity is hiring for an Administrative Assistant to and registration link. work with the Dean of Students. All interested Contact: Mary @ 717.766.9433 or [email protected] applicants should return a resume and cover sheet to Mr. John Cominsky at Trinity High School, 3601 Simpson Ferry Rd., Camp Hill, PA 17011. Save-the-Date - Diocesan Men's Conference! Please mark Hymn Sing Returns on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM March 20, 2021 on your calendar for the Annual Diocese of Starting Wednesday, January 6, our Hymn Sing returns Harrisburg (Virtual) Men's Conference. Theme: Catholic Men: Called to to our Facebook and YouTube pages!!! Click the link be Defenders of the Faith! Speakers: Dr. William Donohue - on our website: www.stjosephmech.org to watch it live President of the Catholic League, The Most Rev. Ronald Gainer, Fr. or anytime following. Thank you to Justin Myers and all Frederick Miller, Fr. John Szada, Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, and Mr. the singers for blessing us with such a beautiful Tony Devlin. There will also be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament ministry. with Benediction led by Bishop Gainer, as well as outstanding music. The cost this year is just $10 per man and is open to Catholics and non-Catholics. If you are not able to watch it Please Return Baby Bottles: Thanks to all livestreamed on March 20, you'll still want to register since all who have returned the Baby Bottles for registrants receive a link to the conference several days after its Morning Star Pregnancy Services. If you have completion. Online registration will be available on the Diocesan not returned yours, please do so as soon as website shortly. If you are a man in the Diocese of Harrisburg, you possible at the parish office. do not want to miss this conference! THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!!! MARCH FOR LIFE, JANUARY 29, 2021: Good Shepherd Parish, Camp Hill will be sponsoring a deluxe coach bus for the March for Life on January 29. Our Respect Life Committee is encouraging all of us to take Each Thursday morning and again in the advantage of this invitation. The bus departs Good Shepherd at evening, amazing women like you are gathering via Zoom to accompany 8AM and returns by 6:00 PM. Cost is $25 per passenger. Contact and support each other as we grow in faith. We discuss an episode of Deb at: 717-761-1167 x 138 or [email protected] the Abiding Together podcast, and how the ideas presented help us draw closer to Christ. The topics are all stand-alone, so you can participate as your schedule permits. Contact Mary at WE THANK OUR SPONSOR OF THE WEEK [email protected] to learn more! D.L. Leitzell & Son General Contractors Inc.

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