Rev. Robert Miller, Administrator 724-775-4111 Paul Kuppe, O.F.M., Cap., Senior Parochial Vicar

Mark Carter, O.F.M., Cap, Parochial Vicar Michael Greb, O.F.M. Cap. (McGuire Memorial)

Cemetery Inquiries: 724-323-0033 St. Vincent DePaul Society: 724-312-6781

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM We are happy to welcome the newest members of our parish. To schedule a baptism, please call the office. Parents must be active members of the parish.

SPONSORS (GODPARENTS) For Baptism or Confirmation must be a registered member for at least three months and to actively participate in the life of the Church including Sunday Mass.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made with a priest at least six months in advance . Pre-marriage classes, as well as meetings with the priest, are necessary. One party to be married must be a registered parishioner and practicing Catholic.

INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and Christian Initiation of Children (CIC) are offered for those interested in the Catholic Faith. For information, contact the Parish Office. Call Fr. Mark for more info: 443-844-8417.

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK If you or anyone you know would like to receive the Anointing of the Sick, Recon-ciliation, or Holy communion, please call the Parish Office

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS Religious education classes at St. Felix are Sundays. at 9:30 AM in the Up-per hall. Call Danielle Tabin, Coordinator at: 724-775-2487 for more info.

Religious Education classes At St. Cecilia, for grades K to 8 are Sundays beginning with 9:15 AM Mass followed by class at !0:30. Call 724-775-2761 for more info.

SCRIPTURE STUDY AT ST. CECILIA’S Groups meet Sundays at 10:30 AM and Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:30 PM in the Religious Ed Center to study next Sunday’s Gospel. For information, contact the Parish Office.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 7 PM in St. Cecilia’s Rel. Ed Center

HOLY NAME SOCIETY Meets 2nd Sunday of the month at 9:30 AM in St. Felix Lower Hall

ST. ANTHONY NOVENA Tuesdays after 7PM Mass

SATURDAY VIGIL MASSES 4 pm Holy Family

5 pm St. Cecilia 6 pm SS. Peter & Paul

SUNDAY MASSES

7:30 am SS. Peter & Paul 9 am Holy Family 9:15 am St. Cecilia

10 am SS. Peter & Paul 11 am St. Felix

12 Noon SS.Peter & Paul

CONFESSIONS MON. & WED. 6-6:45 pm St. Cecilia

SAT. 12 –1 pm SS. Peter & Paul SAT. 3-3:45 pm Holy Family

OFFICE HOURS

Mon—Fri: 9 AM to Noon & 1 to 4 PM

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Epiphany of the Lord January 5, 2020

“Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.”

St. Cecilia Candle Intention Week of January 5, 2019

Joann Simpson Manzola By Lois Lombardo

SAINT CECILIA PARISH January 5, 2019

Renee Laure, Gary Heagy, Kathy Ebersberger, Sarah Clan-sy, Walt Czartoryski, Shannon Edge, Anna Groves, Victoria, Judith, & Dan Dettorre, Sr.& Jr., Mary K. Leahy, Catherine Hutsky, Louie Hapach, Dolly Roberto, Janet Makar, Antoinette Perro-ne, Diane Nazdam, Wyatt New-lin, Jo Haslett, Concetta Canten-

zarite, Nancy Mignanelli, Thomas Samchuck, Eddie Mangelli, Audrey Kohlman, Richard Cairns, Leo Wolfe, Tom Carcaise, Joe Sutej, Bernie Frank, Paschal Indovina, Leslie King, Carmella MatsooK, Leon Smith, Tom Lipnicky, Marlene Lipnicky, Ruth Ann Debo, Arlean Francis, Bill Graham, Calvin Weischedel, Marga-ret Miller, Elsie Maier, Betty Summers, Tim Barnick , Dwight Calvin, Monica Holliday, Betty Hamilton, Karen Hebling, Rich Goodwald, Kathy Savot, Pat Kayla

Served by Fr. Bob Miller , Administrator, assisted by Fr. Paul Kuppe and Fr. Mark

Carter, Capuchin Franciscan Friars of the Province of St. Augustine . Pray that more

young men and women will respond generously to God’s call to serve the Church.

Diocesan Victim Assistance Hotline: 888-808-1235

You might be ∗ Called to explore the

rich traditions of the Catholic faith

∗ Interested in learning more about Catholic teachings and be-liefs.

∗ The spouse of a Catholic who is inter-ested in sharing your spouse’s faith.

Contact Fr. Mark 724-775-0801 or

sparkfrm-carter@yahoo.com

“The Messiah is among you . . . ” There was once a monastery that had come upon hard times. Once it was filled with young monks and its great church re-sounded with the singing of God’s praise, but now it was almost de-serted, with a handful of elderly brothers shuffling through the cloister struggling to pray and work. On the edge of the monastery woods an old rabbi had built a little hut. He would go there from time to time to fast and pray. Whenever the venerable and wise rabbi was there, the monks felt blessed by his presence. One day the abbot of the monastery went to visit the rabbi to seek his counsel. The rabbi welcomed him warmly. First, the two prayed silently together; then the rabbi made tea for his guest. As he set the cups on the table, the rabbi said to the abbot, “You and your brothers are serving God with heavy hearts. You have come to ask a teaching of me. Very well. I will give you a teaching — but you can only repeat it once. After that, no one must ever say it aloud again.” The rabbi leaned in and looked straight into the eyes of the ab-bot. “The Messiah is among you,” the rabbi said. “He lives among you now.” The abbot did not know what to say; he left the rabbi’s hut without a word. The next morning, the abbot called his brothers together. He told them he had received a teaching from the rabbi who walks in the woods — but warned that the teaching was to be spoken once and then never said again. The abbot then looked at each of his brothers and said, “The rabbi said that one of us is the Messiah.” The monks were stunned by the abbot’s words. What could this mean? they asked themselves. Is Brother John the Messiah? Or Fa-ther Matthew? Or Brother Thomas? Could I be the Messiah? They were all puzzled — and unsettled — by the rabbi’s teach-ing, but faithfully obeyed the abbot’s instructions that it never be men-tioned again. As time went by, the monks began to treat one another with a special reverence. There was a gentle, peaceful quality about them that was hard to describe but easy to notice. The few visitors to the monastery found themselves deeply moved by the life of the commu-nity. Before long, people were coming from miles around to be nour-ished by the prayer of the monks. More and more brothers joined the community. As the monastery began to rebuild, the joy of their prayer once again resounded through their church — and hearts. The old rabbi was never seen again — but the old monks, who had taken his teaching to heart, forever felt his presence. “The Messiah lives among you” — Epiphany celebrates that reali-ty in all our lives: that God’s Christ is present among us in our love for one another, in the mercy and justice we work for, in the forgiveness we extend and accept. Our lives are filled with “epiphanies”: moments of awareness and understanding, discoveries of abilities and potential, realizations of the love of God in our lives. In this New Year, may we seek to find the Messiah in our midst, following the star of God’s rec-onciliation and justice, enabling us to behold Emmanuel — “God with us”— in every experience of charity, consolation and forgiveness, whether given or received

EPHIPHANY OF THE LORD

Jan. 5 Epiphany Blessing of Chalk & Homes Jan. 9 7 PM Liturgy Committee Jan. 25-26 Women's CRHP Welcome Jan. 30 7 PM First Confessions Feb. 4 7 PM Finance Committee Feb. 8-9 Men’s CRHP Welcome

When doing your shopping on Amazon.com. Kindly use

smile.amazon.com/chi/20-1535396, Amazon Smile donates

to St Cecilia Church.

Looking for Refreshment? Need a Break?

Our Church is open Monday thru Friday, for you to stop by and sit and pray in quiet from

8 AM to 3 PM. Try it. Talk to Jesus, your friend and experience His Wondrous grace and con-

solation.

RETROUVAILLE has helped countless couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels from disillusionment through deep misery. For confidential information, please call 412-277-3434 or email 3041@retrouvaille.org. We will be hosting two weekend retreats in 2020: Jan. 31 - Feb. 2 and Sept. 11-13, 2020

EDGE is a Catholic middle school ministry program from Life Teen. It provides a safe, fun place for students to find solid Catholic community, to get answers to your questions about faith, and, most importantly, to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way. If you have questions about the new EDGE program, please contact: Danielle Simoni : 724-775-4111 or 724-775-0801 or ym@ssppbeaver.org or stcecil-iaym@outlook.com If you are a high school junior or senior interested in being a student mentor for the EDGE pro-gram, please contact Danielle ASAP. SAVE THE DATE! The March for Life in Washington DC will be January 24, 2020. Students in grades 8-12 are encouraged to attend. Details coming soon!

December 2019 Calendar Raffle Winners Dec. 16, Joe Mavero Dec. 17, Shawn McCreary Dec. 18, John Siget Dec. 19, Vianna Libertore Dec. 20, John Mamone Dec. 21, Janise McConaughy Dec. 22, Frances Stiefel

Through your generosity, THE SOCIETY OF SAINT VIN-CENT DE PAUL SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CONFER-ENCE has been able help many people with food, rent, utility payments, car repairs, medications and temporary housing. These donations are going directly to families in the geographic area - your friends and neighbors. We could not do it without your assistance. Please keep us in your prayers as we will keep you in ours. Should you, or anyone you know, need assistance, please have them call 724-312-6781 and leave a message. All calls are confidential. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS OUT TO “ST. VINCENT DE PAUL”.

Thanks you to every-one for your Christ-mas and New Year greetings, prayers, gifts, baked goods,

etc. All are truly appreciated. The many delicious foods were consumed with great delight. Your thoughtfulness, generosity, and sharing is most en-dearing. May the Lord bless you all.

Gain a deeper understanding of the scriptures and strengthen your faith. Join fellow parishioners at 10:30 Sunday mornings in the Office Meeting Room as together we study, The Gospel of Matthew; (Commentary, Notes and Study Questions) 2 d edition, 2012, by Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch.

HANDBELL RINGERS WANTED! Learn to become a handbell ringer. If you have a sense of rhythm, and would enjoy synchronizing with others in a small group (of 8 ring-ers for 2 octaves of handbells), you are invited to try it out and patient-ly be trained. All ages from 6th grade to adult are welcome. Call Ken Hand, music director of Sts. Peter & Paul at 724-544-4337 or email him at kenneth.a.hand@gmail.com

PRAY FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR TROOPS SSG David J. Ribar, In Army;

& Ryan Whipple in the Air Force

PRAYER SHAWLS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE

Show your love for someone who is ill by taking them a beautifully and prayerfully, handmade pray-

er shawl which clearly demonstrates God’s great love for them.

IF WEDDING BELLS

ARE IN YOUR FUTURE, PLEASE CALL EITHER FR. BOB, FR. PAUL, OR FR. MARK AT

LEAST SIX MONTHS BEFORE THE DESIRED WED-DING DATE SO THAT THE NECESSARY PREPARA-

TIONS CAN BE COMPLETED.

HYMNAL CARE Since Breaking Bread Hymnals must last until the first Sunday of Dec. 2020; and since they will be used by many people (other than you) at sev-eral Masses each weekend; and since they’re not cheap ($10@), kindly do everything you can to take care of them. Most importantly, at the end of Mass, please close and return them properly to the hymnal pew rack directly in front of you.

IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION Please have all envelopes for Sunday contributions as well as Parish Share payments in no later than Dec.

29, if you wish to have them credited on your 2019 statement.

1/5/2020 – EPIPHANY This is the Feast of the Epiphany. The word itself means “manifestation”. In this case, it’s the manifestation of God to the Wise Men through the star that guided them a long dis-tance and even through evil, to the Christ child in Bethlehem. The obvious question for us is how has Christ been manifested to us, in what situation or through whom? Thus far, Christmas has been wonderful. Thanks, again, to so many people who have done so much or even a little bit to make our Christmas celebration beautiful. Christmas is not over, not yet. As the Magi come to Bethlehem, let’s be there to greet them. School is resuming along with Religious Education. God’s blessings upon all students and teachers in the New Year. Speaking of New Year, hopefully for all of us, our New Year resolutions include dedicating more time to be with our Lord in prayer. Our personal rela-tionship with Christ in prayer is the key for faith and religion to make more sense and meaning. The clergy team and staffs of our grouping wish you a healthy, happy and holy 2020. Fr. Bob

PSP Goal $73,020.29

Collected $47,925.00

Balance Due $25,095.29

Thank you for making St. Cecilia Parish your first and favorite charity.

January 6 Monday (Mt 4:12-17) 7:00 PM Mass for All Parishioners January 7 Tuesday (Mt 6:34-44) 4:00 PM Marge Murtha By Nancy Fazzoni & Family January 8 Wednesday (Mk 6:45-52) 7:00 PM Alfreda De Mailo By Fr. Paul January 9 Thursday (Lk 4:14,-22) NO MASS January 10 Friday (Lk 5:12-16) 7:30AM Vincent & Daniel Mavero By Joe January 11 Saturday (Jn 3:22-30) 5:00 pm Joseph Frank By Lori Frank January 12 Sunday (Mt 3:13-17) Baptism of the Lord

9:15 am Sam Perrone By Judy, Chris & Brenna

MASS INTENTION DATES ARE AVAIL-ABLE AT THE OFFICE.

Stop by or call 724-775-0801 RESERVE YOUR 2020 DATES NOW! REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONES AT

MASS.

Holy Family has many who support BINGO every Wednesday. Kindly consider helping our grouping one night a month? We’d love to have you join us. It helps pay the bills, but most important it helps our grouping spread the GOOD NEWS. Please give Bill 724-843-4954 a call and let him know you’re willing to help.

Baptism is a major event. To understand the serious responsibilities of both parents and godparents, there will be Pre-Baptism Sessions on Jan. 5, Feb. 2, & Mar. 1 at 2 PM in the Religious Ed Center. To register, please call Gary or Tina Grimm 724-495-2385

2020 CHURCH CALENDARS ARE

AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX.

THANKS TO MURPHY FUNERAL HOME FOR MAKING THESE BEAUTIFUL

CALENDARS AVAILABLE.

PRAYERS FOR HEALING is a monthly set-ting of evening prayer that begins on Monday, Janu-ary 6, and continues the first Monday of each month throughout the year. Prayer is held from 7:00-8:00

p.m. in the Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse Chap-el, 1020 State Street, Baden. Reservations are NOT

necessary. Future dates include February 3, March 2, (no April), and May 4, 2020.

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Today, the Feast of the Epiphany or

Three Kings, it is customary to bless chalk which you can take home to bless your house using the mark-

ings above. These indicate that the 3 Kings: Caspar, Melchoir, and Baltha-zar came to bless your house in 2020.

Due to early publishing deadlines, contribution amounts will be published in next week’s bulletin.

The Holy Name Society will hold a monthly meeting on Sunday January 19, 2020 at 930am at St. Felix, prior to attending the 11am Mass. Men and women from our Parish grouping are all welcome to attend.

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Malagise, Viola Martin, Vern Nola, Rob Oesterling, Leonard Penzak, Josh Simon, Jim Stephenson, Carol Yannachione, Jill Majors, Patricia Gerard, Kim Manupelli, Barbara DePaolis, Joann Borkovic, Chuck Hatt, Dwight Calvin, Dolly Bruno , Ed Mineard, Dianna Neal, Tom & Donna Brew

Office Hours: 9 AM to Noon— Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday Secretaries: Autumn Bedolatti, Elisa Pengidore, Janet Smith, Jill Young

REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONES AT MASS Our 2020 Mass book is OPEN!

Each parish family can request no more than TWO Sunday Masses and/or FOUR weekday Masses cele-

brated at St. Cecilia’s for a $10 donation each. There will be a wait list however which will record your other intentions to be included on a first come, first served basis beginning in January 2020 after all interested parishioners have a chance to select their four allotted dates. Masses can also be celebrated at any of the churches in our grouping on dates that

you may find more convenient.

Baptism is a major event. To understand the serious responsibilities of both par-ents and godparents, there will be Pre-Baptism Sessions on Jan. 5, Feb. 2, & Mar. 1 at 2 PM in the Religious Ed Center. To register, please call Gary or Tina Grimm 724-495-2385

20 + C + M + B + 20 Next Sunday, the Feast of the Epipha-ny or Three Kings, it is customary to bless chalk which you can take home to bless your house using the mark-

ings above. These indicate that the 3

Kings: Caspar, Melchoir, and Bal-

thazar came to bless your house

in 2020.

Even though our sidewalks and park-ing lots are cleared of snow and salted before each event, there still can be ICE SPOTS. Please be EX-TREMELY CAREFUL getting out of your car—going and coming to church.

THIS BULLETIN is furnished to parishioners of both St. Felix and St. Cecilia Parishes without charge—due to the advertise-ments that appear in it. They completely defray its cost. Please patronize the sponsors located on the back pages of our bulletin. Thank them for supporting our parish.

Hall Rental: 724-774-7698 Prayer Chain: 724-728-0125 Prayer Shawl Min: 724-775-3340 Cemetery: 724-323-0033

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January 5 Sunday (Mt 2:1-12) Epiphany of the Lord

11:00 am Jeannie, Isabell, Jim Morgan By Gretchen & children January 7 Tuesday (Mk 6:34-44) 8:30AM Mass for All Parishioners January 8 Wednesday (Mk 6:45-52) 7:30PM For the sick & elderly of St. Felix January 9 Thursday (Lk 4:14-22) 8:30am Barbara Finkler By the Finkler Estate January 12 Sunday (Mt 3:13-17) Baptism of the Lord

11:00 am Margie Jackson By Family

NEW MASS INTENTION DATES FOR 2020 ARE NOW AVAILABLE

AT THE OFFICE. CALL 724-775-1476

PSP Goal $16,985.00

Collected $15,637.00

Balance Due $1,348.00

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS James Bonaparte, Austin Johnson (Army); Jacob Dishler

(Marines) Ryan Whipple, John Garizas, (Air Force).

Thank you for making St. Felix Parish your first and favorite charity.

SPECIAL TAX-FREE IRA GIFTS;

For those 70 or older, donations up to $100,000 a year can be transferred directly from traditional or

Roth IRA’s to qualified charities such as your parish, a Catholic School, or your favorite Catholic cause

free from federal income tax. Amounts given in this way count toward the required IRA minimum with-drawal amounts for the year of the gift. Many Cath-olics are taking advantage of this provision for their

charitable giving. For more info call Fr. Paul.

Jan. 25-26 Women's CRHP Welcome Feb. 13 7 PM Liturgy Committee Feb. 8-9 Men’s CRHP Welcome Feb. 20 7 PM Pastoral Council

Due to early publishing deadlines, contribution amounts will be published in next week’s bulletin.

Women’s Retreat Weekend January 25-26, 2020

Call Becky Sabo: 724-513-2974

Men’s Retreat Weekend February 8-9, 2020

REMEMBER, you can participate in any Mass in our grouping (Holy Family, St. Felix, or SS Peter & Paul) and know that the St. Cecilia envelope you put in the

collection there will make it back to the church named on the Envelope. So, don’t leave home without your

Church envelope or making your online gift.

Instructions for the Epiphany Blessing of the Home

Using the blessed chalk mark the lintel of your front door (or front porch step) as follows:

20 + C + M + B +20 while saying: The three Wise Men, Caspar, Melchior, and Bal-thazar followed the star of God’s

Son who became human two thousand and twenty years ago. May Christ bless our home and remain with us throughout the

new year. Amen.

Then offer the following prayer: Visit, O blessed Lord, this home with the gladness of your pres-ence. Bless all who live or visit here with the gift of your love;

and grant that we may manifest your love to each other and to all

whose lives we touch. May we grow in grace and in the

knowledge and love of you; guide, comfort, and strengthen

us in peace, O Jesus Christ, now and for ever. Amen.

910046 CONTACT: Jill Young 724-775-0801 ST CECILIA PARISH 628 VIRGINIA AVENUE ROCHESTER, PA 15074 A MESSAGES: PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE BULLETINS. THANK YOU.