The Epiphany of the Lord
8 January 2012
“And falling to their knees they did him homage.”
Introduction
The next act of the Christmas story sees the visit of the magi, the wise men from the east, to the infant Jesus. Their journey is fulfilled in adoration.
Today’s Readings
First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6
The prophet sees the day dawning when the glory of the Lord will be in Jerusalem.
Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6
Paul recalls the revelation he received about God’s love for all people.
Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12
Wise men come from the east to disturb one king and to worship another.
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Monday, 9 January
9:00 a.m. Manuel Carquez - Cecilia Melo
5:15 p.m. Hugh Skelly - Rita Hilton
Tuesday, 10 January
9:00 a.m. Sandra Del Prete - Joe & Josephine Saccon
5:15 p.m. Margaret Purcell - Mr. & Mrs. John Nolan
Wednesday, 11 Janaury
9:00 a.m. Muriel Edith Higging - Margaret & Noreen
10:30 a.m. Extendicare - Emmett Coughlin - Bill & Clare Wornes
5:15 p.m. Edwin Szpak
Thursday, 12 January
9:00 a.m. Marion Fenerty - Marion Kelly
5:15 p.m. Annunziata Evangelista - The Family
Friday, 13 January
9:00 a.m. Alice Ingoldsby - Mary Halligan
10:00 a.m. School Mass - Dorothy Catlin - Don & Mary Murphy
5:15 p.m. Eileen Sillett - Kathie, Michael, Christopher & Ryan Granger
Saturday, 14 January
9:00 a.m. Intentions Janina Filipczuk - Sr. Marilyn Mangan
5:15 p.m. Carlo Mazzolin (10th Anniversary) - Edvige Mazzolin
Sunday, 15 January
9:00 a.m. Katherine Zarichny - The Family
11:00 a.m. People of the Parish
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Mon.
9 Jan. * 7:00 p.m. - Catholic Women’s League General Meeting (hall)
Tues.
10 Jan. * 9:30 a.m. - Legion of Mary
* 6:00-7:00 p.m. - Baptismal Preparation Course (hall)
* 7:30 p.m. - Knights of Columbus General Meeting (hall)
Wed.
11 Jan. * 12:30-3:30 p.m. - Afternoon Card Players
* 7:00 p.m. - Choir Practice
Thurs.
12 Jan. * 7:00 p.m. - Parish Council Meeting (sacristy)
Fri.
13 Jan. * 10:30 a.m. - School Mass
NEXT WEEK - 14-15 January 2012
Masses Lectors Eucharistic
Ministers Ushers
Sat.
14 Jan.
5:15 p.m. O. D.Abreo
E. Bennett L. Bickerstaffe
E. Denham
I. Donaldson A. Kelly
I. Stewart
F. Carter
J. Garrah
Sun.
15 Jan.
9:00 a.m. T. Dang
M. Cervenko F. Cuvelier
B. Earle
S. Eves M. Turkington
R. Audet
L. Cardamone
D. Dennee
Sun.
15 Jan.
11:00 a.m. J. Koster
Y. Fu
Deacon Wojcik S. Dennis
L. Donaghue M. Strong
P. Tetro
M. Thibodeau
F. Asuncion
PRAYERS FOR THOSE WHO ARE ILL
Please remember in your prayers the following: Diane O’Day; Lynne Xamin; Pina Murano; Bill Shaffer; Steve Gorman; Matthew LeBlanc; Martin Scribner; Paula Folks; Marsha Dorey; Luke Rochefort; Sylvia Norman; Lorna Valentine; Pam Wood; Betty Rolandi; Tony Deodato; Jean Wells; Ciara Ryckman; Marc Simard; Frances Hayes; Logan Burtch, Elaine Krumreich; Marie McNeil; Paul Lynch; Bill Rodgers; Cora Warren; Michelle Kemp; Eileen Wilkin; Joe McCambridge; Paul Gabourie; Joyce Dunphy; Anne C. Crowley; Maureen Lynch; Benjamin San Pedro Jr., Eleanor Patriquin; Paul Coughlan; Patricia Treverton.
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED
You are asked to remember in prayer those recently deceased, especially Paul Coughlan.
If there are members of your family or friends who are ill or have recently died, and for whom you wish prayers, please contact the rectory to provide their names.
PARISH
SCENTED PRODUCTS Some people suffer from severe allergic reactions to perfumes, colognes, and after-shave lotions; it would be appreciated if you could refrain from using these products while attending Mass. Thank you.
2012 ENVELOPES are available for pick-up at the back of the church. If you are currently not using envelopes but wish to do so, please contact the parish office at 613-547-5004 to request them, or complete the sign-up sheet on the table beside the envelopes. Please do not use the previous year’s envelopes as the number may be different. Thank you.
JUNIOR LITURGY Junior Liturgy will resume this Sunday, 8 January 2012. New schedules are ready for pick-up for Junior Liturgy Leaders.
LECTORS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, USHERS SCHEDULES are ready for pick-up in the sacristy.
BUILDING FUND The monthly collection of the Building Fund will be taken up this weekend, 7-8 January 2012. Your support continues to make a difference.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE GENERAL MEETING The first General Meeting of the new year will take place on Monday, 9 January 2012, at 7:05 p.m., in the church. There will be two speakers from the Family Resource Centre, Frontenac Community Mental Health & Addictions Services. They will be speaking on a wide range of topics, touching on depression, addictions, schizophrenia, etc. All parishioners are welcome to attend.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GENERAL MEETING will take place on Tuesday, 10 January 2012, at 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING The next meeting of the Pastoral Parish Council will take place on Thursday, 12 January 2012, at 7:00 p.m., in the parish hall.
FIRST RECONCILIATION/COMMUNION ENROLMENT CEREMONY The enrolment ceremony for children planning to celebrate their First Reconciliation/First Communion at St. Joseph’s will be held at all Masses on 21-22 January 2012. First Reconciliation will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, 16 February 2012, and First Communion will take place on Sunday, 6 May 2012, at 2:00 p.m. If you wish to register your child for First Communion, and have yet to do so, please contact the parish office at 613-547-5004 as soon as possible.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP DRIVE The Catholic Women’s League of Canada is a national organization rooted in gospel values, calling its members to holiness through service to the people of God. The annual membership drive will take place here at St. Joseph’s on 28-29 January and 4-5 February 2012. Catholic Women’s League members will be at the church entrances to receive your membership fees of $20.00 for 2012. Every woman of St. Joseph’s Parish, sixteen years of age and older, is invited to be a member of the League.
OUR COMMUNITY
NEW LIFE GROUP MEETING is a Catholic Ministry for the Separated and Divorced. Meetings are held on alternate Tuesday evenings at the Diocesan Centre, 390 Palace Road, Kingston. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.
ST. ANDREW SCHOOL OF EVANGELIZATION invites you to “New Life,” at St. Michael the Archangel Parish Centre, Belleville, from 6:30 p.m., Friday, 13 January, to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, 15 January. The objective of the course is for you to experience the salvation of God by way of a personal encounter with the resurrected Jesus through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, in order to live as children of God. Come and enjoy a weekend of faith, friendship and fun. Cost is $80.00; meals will be provided. Please contact Agnes Sheridan at sheridan_agnes@yahoo.ca for information and registration details.
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2013 - BRAZIL Interested in attending World Youth Day 2013 in Rio? St. Mark’s Parish (Prescott) has organized a 12-day pilgrimage to Rio and surrounding area from 20-31 July 2013, and is looking for pilgrims from the Archdiocese who may wish to share the experience. If you are interested, please call Tony Jozefowicz (pilgrimage leader) at 613-925-5133 or ditone@cogeco.ca for further information.