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From Fr. Jim …The Solemnity of the EpiphanyToday we celebrate God’s all-inclusive love. This feast reminds us that with the Jews, “the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel” (Eph. 3:6). God’s love blesses us in so many ways and on this feast there is a custom of blessing our homes by writing the new year in chalk over the front door and even over the doors of our bedrooms and by sprinkling the house with Holy Water. We invite you to take one of the bags that was blessed at Mass today to do just that. We bless chalk, water in containers (we did not have enough for every bag this year) and there is a prayer card to guide your blessing. Take it, use it, and bless your homes for the new year. 20 + C + M + B + 16 (Casper, Melchior and Balthasar) which also means Christus Mansionem Benedicat (Christ Bless this House). The Baptism of the LordNext weekend, January 9/10, we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. It is the last Sunday of the Christmas Season and the first Sunday of ordinary, or counting time. It is a day to remember our own baptism, when we became adopted children, sons and daughters, of God. Take time to celebrate your baptism and that of anyone with whom you live. You might do so in this way:1. Light your Baptismal Candle and that of anyone in your household.2. Sing: Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit.
Marked with the sign of Christ our King.
Born of one Father, we are God’s children,
Joyfully now God’s praise we sing.3. Make the Sign of the Cross on each other’s forehead like the Priest or Deacon did when you were baptized.4. Read today’s Gospel: Luke 3:15-225. Renew your Baptismal Promises:
Leader: Do you believe in God, the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth? All: I DO.
Leader: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was born of the Virgin Mary,suffered death and was buried,rose again from the deadand is seated at the right hand of the
Father? All: I DO.Leader: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting? All: I DO.Leader: This is our faith. This is the faith of the
Church.We are proud to profess it in Christ
Jesus, our Lord.All: Amen.
6. Sing the Opening Song again and then blow out your candles.
January 4, 2016 - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious8:30 AM Stella Sniadowski
January 5, 2016 - St. John Neumann, Bishop8:30 AM Rita Rager
January 6, 2016 - St. Andre’ Bessette, Religious8:30 AM Teresa Sposato
January 7 2016 - St. Raymond of Penyafort, Priest8:30 AM Denis Gambescia
January 8, 20169:00 AM SJ Steve Poe
January 9, 2016 8:30 AM Derrick Lowe5:00 PM Tony Sniadowski
January 10, 2016 - The Baptism of the Lord7:00 AM People of the Parish8:30 AM George Nagle9:00 AM SJ Ed Banas10:15 AM Teresa Sposato12:00 PM Virginia Vranicar
Parish Community NewsWe extend a warm welcome to our new parishioners:
Mr. and Mrs. George BroderickMr. Kenny Chandler
Ms. Medina Jackson and sonMs. Mary Magaw and childrenMs. Julie Newton and daughter
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald PriceMr. Patrick Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy WerbrichMr. and Mrs. W. Bruce Whitaker
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) RCIA is the process by which baptized Christians and those who are unbaptized become members of the Catholic Church. It is also the process by which baptized Catholics who never received the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation receive those sacraments. Do you feel God calling you to
have a deeper relationship with Him? Call the Parish Office at 410-398-1100 to learn more about this process.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
There is no Children’s Liturgy of the Word Today, January 3rd Happy New Year!!
Catechists for Sunday, January 10 Children’s Liturgy are: CLW1 Lindsay Partridge CLW2 Kimberly Burnham
Liturgy
Readings for Next Week:THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7Isaiah tells of the Lord’s Servant, who will be inconspicuous, but will not rest until justice is established. The Lord then tells his servant that he was formed to be “a light for the nations.” Second Reading: Acts 10:34-38Peter speaks to a group of pagans for the first time. He explains to them that any person who follows God’s will is acceptable to God, regardless of nationality.
Gospel: Luke 3:15-16, 21-22John the Baptist had claimed one would come far more powerful than himself, one who would baptize with the Holy Spirit rather than water. When Jesus came to John and was baptized, the Spirit descended on him and a voice said, “You are my beloved Son. On you my favor rests.”
Vocations - The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God: Mary was chosen to bring the presence of God into the world in a unique way. Every day, all over the world, priests bring the presence of the Lord to God’s people through the preaching of the Word and the celebration of the sacraments.
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the LordAn “epiphany” is a revelation. Every day, God uses religious sisters, religious brothers and priests to reveal His great love for the people He has chosen to be His own. Is the Lord calling you to serve the Church through a religious vocation? If you think so, call or write Father Norman Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations (302-573-3113, [email protected]). Be sure to visit our website: www.CalledByTheLord.com!
Adoration for Vocations is usually held the first Sunday of each month in the Immaculate Conception Chapel. The next Adoration for Vocations will be held Sunday, January 3rd from 1:30– 6:00 PM. Take this opportunity to spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and to pray for priestly and religious vocations. Benediction begins at 5:30 PM.
The three kings in today’s Gospel traveled a great distance at considerable cost to offer their richest gifts to the Infant Jesus. Bring it home this week by thinking about how far you can go for others, what can you offer to do for your community? What can you do to give homage to the newborn King and Savior?
The Year of MercyPope Francis Year of Mercy Quote of the
Week:
We celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany this weekend. Pope Francis proclaimed: “The new star that appears to the Magi was a sign of the birth of Christ. Had they not seen the star, these men would not have set out. The light goes before us, truth goes before us, beauty precedes us. God goes before us. The prophet Isaiah said that God is like the flower of the almond tree. Why? Because in that region the almond is the first to flower. And God goes ever before, he is always the first to seek us, he takes the first step. God goes ever before us. His grace precedes us and this grace appeared in Jesus. He is the Epiphany. He, Jesus Christ, is the manifestation of God’s love. He is with us.” (Angelus, January 6, 2014)Mercy Prayer CardsPlease take a prayer card for you and for your loved ones. On one side you will find the Logo for the Year of Mercy. It depicts Jesus, the good shepherd, carrying a human being like a shepherd carries the lost sheep home. He holds us close to recognize his voice. He holds us close to be filled with the smell of his merciful love. His hands and feet reveal the nail marks from the cross, the instrument of mercy, for by dying he gave himself totally to God and to us and made our reconciliation with God and one another possible. Just as Jesus is “Merciful like the Father,” whose gift of forgiving love is greater than any of us deserve or could earn. We, too, are called to be merciful like Jesus, the face of God’s mercy. Take time to pray Pope Francis’ Prayer on the other side of the card so that we can “be merciful like the heavenly Father.”
Daily Mass Readings for this week:The Epiphany of the Lord
SundayIs 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
Monday1 Jn 3:22 - 4:6; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
Tuesday1 Jn 4:7-10; Mk 6:34-44
Wednesday1 Jn 4:11-18; Mk 6:45-52
Thursday1 Jn 4:19 - 5:4; Lk 4:14-22a
Friday1 Jn 5:5-13; Lk 5:12-16
Saturday1 Jn 5:14-21; Jn 3:22-30
Faith FormationImmaculate Conception
School NewsMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at I.C.S.If you have any questions about the school, or if you would like to set up a tour, please contact the school office at 410-398-2636.
Faith FormationReligious Education & SacramentsReligion Classes today Sunday, Jan. 3rd
for Gr. K-8 at 8:30am. Religion Classes this Wednesday, Jan. 6th
at 6:15pm
First Communion Program:Mark Your Calendar!
The Parent Orientation Meeting for First Communion will be held on Monday, Jan. 25th at 6:30pm in church. Letters have been mailed to all families containing the choices being offered this year for First Communion Celebrations.
Volunteers Needed!We have an on-going need for catechists and assistants. Substitutes are needed periodically throughout the year. If you can lead or assist with a class occasionally or regularly, we want to hear from you! Please contact the Faith Formation office at [email protected] or 410 392 3551. Thank you!
Youth Ministry & ConfirmationPlease visit the parish web site at www.iccparish.org. See the News, Faith Formation and Ministries pages for more detailed information on YM events and opportunities. To contact the YM office, call 410 392 3551 or email [email protected].
High School & older Weekly Gatherings Students in grades 9-12 and college-age young adults are welcome to join our Sunday gatherings in the Parish Center from 6-8 PM. No RSVP needed. Drop-ins welcome. Parents: Please donate some soda in cans or small water bottles for our teens on Sunday nights. ThanksJanuary 3 – 6-8 PM gathering.High School Retreat at Charter Hall Retreat House January 15-17. All 9-12 grade students are welcome to attend. Space is limited, so please sign up soon. Please email [email protected] or call 443 350 4627 to sign up. See “latest parish downloads” on our parish website for the flyer and consent form. Service HoursIf ever you are in need of service hours, or if you’ve just been blessed with a servant heart, please scroll through the pictures on the parish website home page at www.iccparish.org. Click on the one about “Service Opportunities” and see the contact person listed for each opportunity.
Confirmation 2016 Important DatesFebruary 6, 2016 – Confirmation Retreat April 22, 2016 – Rehearsal for Candidates & Sponsors 6:30 PM in Immaculate Conception ChurchApril 23, 2016 – Confirmation and Mass 1:30 PM at Immaculate Conception Church
Adult EducationInterested in a study group?Several different opportunities are available. Call the Parish Office at (410) 398-1100 to obtain more information.
HAVE YOU LOOKED AT THE RESOURCES ON OUR PARISH WEBSITE? Along with the Weekly Scripture Puzzles, etc. you will find under downloads : A Prayer for the New Year, and the Blessing of the Home on the Feast of the Epiphany which is today, January 3rd.
ADULT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS BEING OFFERED THIS YEAR
ACTS. The Spread of the Kingdom The next session will be held this Mon., Jan. 4th at 6:30pm and Tues. Jan. 5th at 9”15am.
The Topic : The Church in Antioch (Acts 11-12)
AND
BIBLE TIMELINE. The next session will be on Thursday, Jan. 7th at 9:15am. The Topic: Egypt and Exodus Pt. 1 (Exodus 1-18)
Weekly Family Video Reflection From Strong Catholic FamiliesEvery Wednesday a video link and reflection question will be posted on the Strong Catholic Families Facebook page for families to watch, reflect, and discuss. This Facebook page is updated daily with articles, resources, videos and family-related information aimed at Catholic parents. For more family friendly resources, visit www.strongcatholicfamilies.org.
Social Concerns
OUTREACH – We would like to thank all of the families and members who donated this Christmas season! We are very grateful for your continued support. With your help we were able to assist over 90 families and 280 children!
Thank you!
Catholic Charities Needs Help to Warm Up Winter!As temperatures start to decline, Catholic Charities is preparing to help our community by collecting new and "gently used" blankets and other bedding, coats, hats, and gloves now through the end of January 2016. Donors can bring their coats, blankets, etc. to Marydale Retirement Village 135 Jeandell Drive, Newark, DE 19713. For more information please call, 302-368-2784.
Parish and Family Life
Parish Coffee: Join us for a Parish Coffee today, January 3rd after the 9 AM Mass at St. Jude’s.
The Parish Coffee at Immaculate Conception will be Sunday, January. 10th after the 10:15 Mass.
Parish Events / Information
Offertory December 20, 2015 Fiscal Budget Immaculate Conception $8,443.67 $10,727.50St. Jude’s $1,741.70 $2,350.75Online $3,054.50 $2,666.75
$13,239.87 $15,745.002015-2016 Fiscal YTD (Offertory Deficit ) --
$9,329.14Building Maintenance Fund:
Collected $252,984.03
Expenses $237,526.94
Balance $ 15,457.09Catholic Calendars are available at the entrances of our churches. A word of appreciation to the sponsor of our parish calendars! Please patronize our advertisers in this bulletin and the Parish Directory that was mailed to you. All of our sponsors make contributions to our parish and many
of them are parishioners who deserve our support. Thank you one and all!
Rotating Shelter - Volunteers are needed to oversee the Emergency Rotating Shelter for the homeless during the week of March 14-21, 2016. There will be a meeting for the facilitating team on January 13th at 7:00pm. If you have any questions, or would like to join please contact Bill and Carol Dale, 410-287-9548 or email at [email protected]. Additionally, the collection on January 10th will be for the rotating shelter. Please consider helping out the members of your community in need. Thank you and God Bless!
James A. Murphy6th Pastor of Immaculate Conception
Died January 8, 1892This week the Parish will mark the anniversary of the passing of Rev. James Murphy. In charity, please remember to pray for the gentle repose of his priestly soul.
This Week’s Calendar
Sunday, January 38:20 AM Confessions – SJ8:30 AM Rel Ed - S/PC8:30 AM RCIA Dismissal10:00 AM Parish Coffee - SJ1:30 PM Adoration for Vocations6:00 PM High School Gathering – PC67:00 PM Confirmation - PC3/PCL
Monday, January 49:00 AM Novena – Ch8:00 PM AA - caf
Tuesday, January 59:00 AM Holy Hour – Ch9:15 AM Acts of Apostles - PC6:00 PM Liturgy Committee - PC6:30 PM Handbell Rehearsal7:30 PM Contemporary Rehearsal
Wednesday, January 69:00 AM Rosary Crusade/St. Jude Novena – Ch9:30 AM Cantor Rehearsal – IC3:45 PM Children’s Choir - PC46:00 PM Rel Ed - S/PC
Thursday, January 79:00 AM Rosary Crusade - CH9:15 AM Bible Timeline - PC11:00 AM Laurelwood Liturgy6:30 PM Cantor Rehearsal - IC6:30 PM Cub Scouts - caf6:45 PM Boy Scouts - PC7:00 PM RCIA - PC7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal - IC
Friday, January 89:00 AM Rosary Crusade – Ch8:00 PM AA - caf
Saturday, January 99:00 AM Rosary Crusade – Ch9:00 AM Coast Guard Aux Training - PC4:15 PM Confessions7:00 PM NA – Caf
Community Events / Information
Knights of ColumbusBishop Becker Council 2427
443-616-5370 www.kofc2427.org
Meetings: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. Meetings
are held at the McGlynn Parish Center.Membership Information: call 443-616-5370
Holy Family Newark Church is beginning the Women of Grace Study Program, "Full of Grace: Women and the Abundant Life.” Discover the gift of authentic femininity, holiness of life, and God's awesome purpose and mission for you in the world today. An information meeting will be held on Thursday, January 7th at 7 p.m. in the Adult Ed Room. Join us and find out how you can fulfill your call as a woman of grace in the world today. To register, please contact Evelyn at 302-379-4119 or e-mail [email protected]. There is no initial commitment
since the study program is simply explained in detail at the opening session.
The Franklin Institute is offering discounts to parishioners for its amazing exhibit, Vatican Splendors. This incredible exhibit offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see more than 200 works of art, some of which have never before been displayed! This exhibit is limited entry and booking fast so call today to organize your trip! To order, call 215-448-1200 or go online to www.fi.edu and use promo code “ARCHPHL” when purchasing Vatican Splendors tickets.
Don’t discard your gently-used household goods – donate them! Catholic Charities Thrift Center in Wilmington is in great need of furniture, mattresses, and working appliances. Demand for these items continues to outpace our supply. We
will accept used bedding as we are licensed by the State of Delaware to sanitize bedding and offer for resale or redistribution. We do ask that the items be gently used, clean, and in good working order. (We reserve the right to refuse a donation if it is in poor condition.) To schedule a pickup of these items, call the Thrift Center at 302-764-2717. The Thrift Center is located at 1320 E 23rd Street, Wilmington, 19802.
This weekend we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord. We read about the magi bringing gifts to the Christ child. Give the gift of time and yourselves to your spouse; sign up today to attend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend scheduled for March 11-13 in Rehoboth Beach, DE. For more information, visit our website at www.wwme-delmar.org. To register for the weekend, please call Tony & Linda Massino @ 302-220-983.
Serenity Retreat for Women - Malvern Retreat House will host a weekend retreat for women affected by the disease of addiction from January 8-10. Sr. Linda Fischer will direct the retreat, which will be held in the retreat house’s Family Life Center. To register, please visit malvernretreat.com/register. About Malvern Retreat House - Owned and operated by Catholic lay leadership since 1912, Malvern is the oldest and largest Catholic retreat house in the country - hosting 20,000 people annually at 250 retreats on 125 acres in beautiful Chester County, Pennsylvania. We invite you to come to Malvern to reflect, refresh and rejoice in your faith. To find an evening, weekday or weekend spiritual retreat that's right for you, call 610-644-0400 or visit us online at MalvernRetreat.com.
Listen to Catholic Forum every Sunday morning at 10:05 a.m. on WDEL 101.7 FM, 1150 AM and www.wdel.com. Next Sunday, January 10th, tune in to learn about the diaconate and the upcoming formation information nights in our diocese when Deacon Hal Jopp, Director of the Office for Deacons for the Diocese of Wilmington will be the guest. For, information, podcasts and more, “Like” Catholic Forum on Facebook at www.facebook.com/catholicforum. Listen to past episodes of Catholic Forum online at catholicforumradio.libsyn.com or search “Catholic Forum Radio” on iTunes podcasts.
Youth and Young Adults – Save this date! - Bishop Malooly invites you to gather in prayer and support for our vocations. Each of us is called and the church needs Priests, Deacons, Religious and committed laity to build up and support the family and this, the Church. We planned a Holy Hour on Friday, January 15 at 7:00pm at St. Joseph on the Brandywine. Questions? Contact Fr. Carroll at 302-573-3113 or [email protected].
Did you know?! Not only is January National Blood Donors Month, but Saint Januarius is the patron saint of Blood Banks! Saint Januarius has quite a miraculous story! St. Januarius was martyred during the Christian persecution of Diocletian in 305 AD. Some of his blood was collected and was put in a vial. On his feast day, (Sept. 19th) his vial of dried blood is shown to the public. It is processed around the cathedral, the faithful pray intensely, and then his blood begins to liquefy and bubble! This has been happening for over 400 years, and even Pope Francis witnessed this remarkable miracle after he kissed the vial! Pope Francis remarked, “The bishop just announced that the blood half liquefied. We can see the saint only half-loves us. We must all spread the word, so that he loves us more!” You can spread the word AND help your community by giving blood! Visit https://www.delmarvablood.org/ or call 302-737-8405. Be someone’s hero today!
