Holy Name of Jesus. Roman Catholic Church Allentown Boulevard Harrisburg, PA January 7, 2018 The Epiphany of the Lord

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1 Holy Name of Jesus January 7, 2018 The Epiphany of the Lord Roman Catholic Church 6150 Allentown Boulevard Harrisburg, PA PASTORAL STAFF Very Rev. Edward J. Quinlan Pastor Reverend Michael G. Metzgar Parochial Vicar Deacon Joseph J. Wrabel Permanent Deacon Deacon Jerome T. Foerster Permanent Deacon MASSES Weekends: Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 12:00 noon, 6:00 p.m. Weekdays: (Weekday schedule subject to change - please see inside bulletin) Mon-Thu.6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. Friday..6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. CONFESSIONS Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. "God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2: 9-11) THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD The magi told Herod that they were looking for the newborn king to do him homage. Homage. That really must have gotten Herod infuriated. They didn t come to Jerusalem to do Herod homage. This baby king was going to be trouble. But back to the magi. They did find the infant and they did give him homage. They recognized the superior power of this child. Later on in the feudal system, all would be required to do homage to their liege lords. Lesser nobility would recognize their dependence on and responsibility to those who were greater than them. The magi knew that the child was greater than them. They had followed his star. The heavens were pointing to the child. He wasn t their king because others would proclaim him to be some sort of political king. He was someone the heavens had sent. So they gave him homage. And so we give homage to the King of Kings, our Lord. We recognize that he is infinitely greater than any president or prime minister or any other ruler. We recognize that He is our Lord, the one who governs our lives. The magi were wise men. They realized that this child could draw them beyond the limits that the world imposes to that place where his life makes all life complete. That is why they did homage to him. That is why we do homage to the Lord. We do not have to be limited by the physical. We do not have to be condemned to empty lives. Jesus, the spiritual become physical, draws us, the physical, into union with the spiritual. Our lives have meaning and purpose and truth and beauty when they reflect His Life. And so we do Him homage. We place our hands into His hands. We entrust our lives to Him. And we pray to Him to lead us to that place where our hearts long to go, to union with God. - Excerpted from Rev. Msgr. Joseph A. Pellegrino, Diocese of St. Petersburg, FL Visit us on the web at

2 The Epiphany of the Lord January 7, 2018 ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG MISSION STATEMENT PARISH OFFICE Monday - Friday: 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Phone: Fax: HolyNameOfJesusParishHarrisburg@ hbgdiocese.org Mr. Timothy Schropp Business Manager Mrs. Anna Nicolella Administrative Assistant CONVENT Phone: Sister Rita Smith, SSJ HOLY NAME OF JESUS SCHOOL Phone: Fax: Sister Rita Smith, SSJ Principal RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Phone: Fax: Pre-K & Kindergarten: Sunday, 10:15 a.m. Grades 1-8: Sunday, 9:05 a.m. Sister Rita Smith, SSJ Director of Religious Education DIRECTOR OF PARISH MUSIC Phone: Mr. Jay W. Risser BISHOP MCDEVITT HIGH SCHOOL Phone: Fax: Sister Mary Anne Bednar, IHM Principal DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG 4800 Union Deposit Road Harrisburg, PA Phone: To proclaim the goodness of God and to make truly present and active the one, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ to all people through the power of the Holy Spirit. SACRAMENTS Baptisms are held every Sunday after the 12:00 (noon) Mass. Parents are expected to attend an information and instruction session before the Baptism of the child. This session is held the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the school library. Baptismal Registration forms can be found in the Parish Office or on our website. Godparents must be practicing Catholics, age 16 or older, have already received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, and, if married, married in accord with Catholic Church Law. Matrimony: Diocesan Common Policy requires nine to twelve months advance notification of the priest or deacon and attendance at marriage preparation. Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) - Mondays at 7:00 p.m., September through Easter. Please contact the Parish Office for information. Visitation of the Sick: Please notify the Parish Office when a member of the Parish is in the hospital or if someone is unable to attend Mass and wishes to receive Communion. Persons with Celiac Disease: It is necessary for validity that hosts for Mass must be made of wheat. An alternative is to receive the Precious Blood. At any weekend Mass, please let the celebrant know and we will have a chalice prepared for you to receive Holy Communion. REGISTRATION OR CHANGE OF ADDRESS We welcome all new members to our parish family. Please register at the Parish Office in order that we might be of assistance to you. If you move or change your phone number, please notify the Parish Office so that our records can be kept current.

3 Holy Name of Jesus Parish Harrisburg, PA OFFERTORY COLLECTION January 1, $26,786 December 31, $29,056 Thank you for all your continued generosity and support of the parish! MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, January 6 5:00 p.m. Francis Carado Sunday, January 7 8:00 a.m. Samuel & Genevieve Lanza 10:15 a.m. Toni Cerra 12:00 p.m. Frank Jakubiak 6:00 p.m. People of the Parish Monday, January 8 6:30 a.m. Delores Kutchinsky 8:00 a.m. Michael Fuller Tuesday, January 9 6:30 a.m. Catherine McCormick 8:00 a.m. Ronald Lacey Wednesday, January 10 6:30 a.m. Joseph Ososki 8:00 a.m. Nancy Thole Thursday, January 11 6:30 a.m. Richard Klemick 8:00 a.m. Elizabeth Shade Friday, January 12 6:30 a.m. Rosetta Patti 8:30 a.m. Joseph Plewa Saturday, January 13 8:30 a.m. Janine Lee 5:00 p.m. Albert M. Otzel Sunday, January 14 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:15 a.m. Rev. Joseph Blascovich 12:00 p.m. Thomas F. Jakubiak 6:00 p.m. Joseph Windish SANCTUARY CANDLE is lit in memory of Sallie & Joseph Cardinale. PARISH CALENDAR Sunday, January 7: 9:05/10:15 a.m. - Religious Education 1:00 p.m. - Baptisms 3:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy Devotions 7:00 p.m. - Edge Youth Group (Fmr Church) Monday, January 8: 6:00 p.m. - Karate (Former Church) 7:00 p.m. - Scouts (Social Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Nar-Anon (Library) 7:00 p.m. - RCIA (Room #208) 7:30 p.m. - Novena Tuesday, January 9: 6:00 p.m. - Tai Chi (Social Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Men s Faith Study (Fmr Church) Wednesday, January 10: 6:30 p.m. - Legion of Mary (Lounge) 6:30 p.m. - CCW Meeting (Social Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Baptismal Instruction (Library) Thursday, January 11: 6:00 p.m. - Karate (Connector) 6:30 p.m. - Scouts (Social Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Knights of Columbus (F.C.) Friday, January 12: 9:30 a.m. - Catholicism Study (Fmr Church) Saturday, January 13: 6:30 a.m. - That Man Is You! (Fmr Church) 9:00 a.m. - Sacrament of Penance 3:30 p.m. - Sacrament of Penance Next Sunday, January 14: 9:05/10:15 a.m. - Religious Education 1:00 p.m. - Baptisms 3:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy Devotions 4:00 p.m. - Young Women of Grace (F.C.) BULLETIN DEADLINE Submissions for the January 14 bulletin are due in writing to the parish office no later than Monday, January 8 at 12:00 noon. BE PREPARED FOR THE WORD OF THE LORD! Readings for next Sunday, January 14, 2018 SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME 1 Samuel 3: 3b - 10, 19 Psalm 40: 2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 1 Corinthians 6: 13c - 15a, John 1: We would like to thank Geisinger Holy Spirit for sponsoring an ad in our weekly bulletin. We would like to thank Catholic Match Pennsylvania for sponsoring an ad in our weekly bulletin.

4 The Epiphany of the Lord January 7, 2018 PRAYER LIST If you or a family member is ill, you may request that the name of the individual be printed in the bulletin for prayers. In your charity, please remember the sick, especially: Scott Ackerman, Mary Acri, Elaine Ambrose, Cheryl Baker, Alan Barr, Robert Bender, Bertha Besciglia, Barbara Border-Reed, Bill Brajkovich, Marcia Brickner, Betsy Broome, Mery-Beth Brown, Joanne Brunner, Katelyn Buser, Mary Buser, Dorothy Byers, Jackie Byles, Ann Campbell, Dwayne Campbell, Lily Carney, Robert Cek, Ashley Clover, Jim Clover, Marie Clover, Diane Cole, Kristy Constabile, Bill Cooper, Deacon Lawrence Crudup, Nick D Amico, Teresa Davis, Leona Deibert, José Delerme, Mary Diamond, Brenda Dove, Julie Dowhouser, Gayle Dye, Nathan Dye, Patricia Eagle, Bob Enterline, Ira Evans, Joanne Ferguson, Debra Flicker, Harry Focht, Paula Fogarty, Kelly Ford, Roger Fornstrom Sr., Matt Fortese, Pamela Fresco, Andrew Frey, Mary Ann Gaffney, Thomas Gentry, Amanda Godes, John Grab, Ethan Graff, Angela Purcell Graver, Emily Green, Rose Griffin, Stephanie Griffith, Robert Grubb, Hugh Hegarty, Grant Hodgson, Reagan Hollister, Tommy Holtzman, Aileen Honecker, Frankie Hubbs, Eric Huston, Jean James, Philip Joseph, John Kambic, Noelle Karnash, Jen Karpency, Brian Keating, Christine Keegan, Lori Keener, Angeline Kenney, Mary Kepler, Frank Kessler, Sheila Kieffer, Carol Kitlan, George Klemick, Ryan Kociolek, Jerry Kolman, Leo Kopec, Lisa Koup, Sharon Kostick, Laurie Krammes, Collin Kratzer, Logan Kraus, Logan Lappley, James LaVia, Jon Lehman, Priscilla Liebner, Terry Lingrel, Marianne Loney, Eileen MacDonald, Bill Markle, Kelly Masi, Rosemary McClure, Jean McCracken, Cheryl McGrath, Barry McKeel, Mike McKenna, Makenzie Mehalick, Courtney Mescall, Richard Miller, Robert Miller, Eli Minnich, Gina Mischianti, Dianne Moran, Linda Norton, Theresa Notarnicola, Albert Novak, Lynn O Connor, Vince Pagano, Mary Palmer, Sandy Papandrea, John Petrone, Gabriel Paris, Gina Paris, Rosalie Pasquini, Gerry Pecora, William Pellant, Ursula Peters, Debbie Peterson, Tom Phillippy, Leah Poleshuk, Sue Poleshuk, Faustina Poliskey, Ellie Jane Prestine, Janice Rabideau, Wanda Raver, Kevin Readinger, Kathy Reed, Joel Rivera, Betty Robertson, Sara Robinson, Dom Romagna, Susan Romagna, Cheryl Romanell, Maureen Romano, William Romero, Louise Rossi, Theo Rudy, John Sardelis, Eileen Schell, Pat Schwab, Jeananne Scrimgeour, Pat Seedor, Caleb Shingara, Anne Louise Silberman, Tom Sinkovitz, Dolores Slinker, Jane Smith, Janet Smith, Vince Soccio, Theresa Speitel, Wendy Stahl, Rita Stasney, Michael Steiner, Hannah Stiles, Richard Swartz, John Synoraski, Willa Thompson, Spencer Tinsley, Thomas Toolan, Thomas Toone, Jonniene Urban, Daniel Vasques, Dominic Vivittore, Sheryl Webster, Genny Whitehaus, John Wierzbicki, Rosalyn Willis, Emily Wissler, Lucy Wright, Paul Yerger, Robert Yeselavage Sr., Alssandra Young, David Zieter.

5 Holy Name of Jesus Parish PARISH NEWS & ACTIVITIES May he rest in the peace of the Lord! Please pray for the soul of Paul M. Jones Sr., who passed away on December 20. The parish community of Holy Name of Jesus extends its deepest sympathies to his family, friends and relatives on their loss. SOUP SALE - Our parish will again be a sales site for the 2018 Souper Bowl Sunday Soup Sale to benefit the shelters operated by Catholic Charities on Sunday, February 4. We are seeking cooks to make homemade soup for the event. We will supply the soup containers. Contact Helena Paul at for more information. ANNUAL FRIENDSHIP BREAKFAST - All are invited to participate in this event on Saturday, February 10. The Philly Elvis, also known as Nick Ferraro, will entertain after the 9:00 a.m. breakfast. The Social Hall doors open at 8:30 a.m. for complimentary coffee. Tickets do not need to be purchased. Simply organize a group of friends to supply your table with assorted breakfast foods. Then on Friday evening, set your table in the St. Valentine, Mardi Gras, or your choice of theme. Event ends with a basket raffle concluding at 11:00 a.m. For questions or to reserve a table, please call Susan at BASKETBALL CLINIC - At Little Dribblers Girls Basketball Clinic, learn the fundamentals of basketball and have some fun! Teaching skills, the game & its rules. Clinic is open to girls in grades 1-3 and will take place every Friday until February 2, 6:00-7:15 p.m. at the Holy Name gym. Contact Karen Hicks at to register or with any questions. CCW MEETING will be held on Wednesday, January 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. All women of the parish are invited to attend! SAVE THE DATE - The Annual Holy Name of Jesus School Gala will be held April 28, 2018 at the Sheraton Harrisburg/Hershey. This year s theme is 'Calling All Super Heroes!' For more information, please visit or or HNJgala@gmail.com. PARISH ADVOCACY MINISTRY - Jim & Diane Bohenick (jabohenick@comcast.net or ). NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP) - Brian & Mary Metzger ( ). PARISH NEWS & ACTIVITIES Harrisburg, PA CANNED FOOD DRIVE - Our 2016 Parish Christmas Giveaway, sponsored by the St. Vincent DePaul Society with support from the Knights of Columbus and our Columbian Squire Circle, was another huge success. Over 1000 bags (approx lbs.) of groceries were collected by the Knights during the 4 weeks prior to the distribution on December 16. This parish collection was able to feed over 140 people on our distribution day. Each family was given at least 2 bags of groceries, Christmas presents for each family member and a roaster chicken. We were also able to deliver groceries and gifts to several families who were unable to make it on distribution day. All in all, it was another successful parish mission made possible by the generous parishioners of Holy Name of Jesus Church! The Knights of Columbus would also like to recognize all the parishioners who supported the Knights monthly Canned Food Collection. Our collections for 2016 totaled over 4300 bags of groceries and nearly 32,000 lbs. Our Knights Council is extremely grateful for the generosity of our parish community in making our service project such a rousing success each year! The next canned food collection will take place January 13 & 14. The trailer will be parked between the Church and school in its usual location and we will have the wagon on the west side of the church. Please continue to be generous has we begin a new year of giving! EPHESIANS STUDY - One of the most remarkable things about our Faith is that by God s grace, we have become His adopted sons and daughters. In your day-to -day life, what does it mean to be a son or daughter of God - an heir to His promises and blessings? When you sit in the pews each Sunday, what does it mean to you to be part of His family, the Church? To help you uncover this meaning, Holy Name of Jesus will begin Ephesians: Discover Your Inheritance on Wednesday, January 17 at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to register, contact Ann Marie Segilia at or amsegilia@gmail.com. You will not only discover your unique gifts and calling as a member of Christ s Church; you will also help us to grow in fellowship as a parish as we grow closer to Christ together. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Interested in joining the Holy Name of Jesus Knights of Columbus Council #14081? Visit or contact Terry Shingara at SMART MONEY - hnjsmartmoney@gmail.com; Nicole & Jason Lindemuth (orders); Jennifer Michelone (volunteers).

6 The 22nd Epiphany Sunday of Ordinary the Lord Time September January 3, 7, AROUND THE DIOCESE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Do you have a heart for the unborn? Have you ever wondered if you could counsel a person who is at risk for choosing to end their pregnancy or is facing the prospect of having a sexually transmitted disease? Morning Star Pregnancy Services is seeking male and female advocates to counsel the men and women who use our services. For more information on this tremendously rewarding opportunity, please contact Linda Plummer at or visit ADULT FAITH FORMATION - The Diocesan Institute schedule of Winter/Spring adult education offerings is now available. Visit to access the schedule and registration information. Courses and sessions are available via live webinar, allowing you to participate remotely, and recordings of sessions enable you to access formation at your convenience. Contact Ryan Bolster at ext. 225 or rbolster@hbgdiocese.org for information. YOUNG ADULT RETREAT - Encounter: A Retreat Experience Especially Designed for College Aged Young Adults and Recent Graduates will be held Saturday, April 14, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (310 Hertzler Road, Mechanicsburg). Easter is a perfect time to get away to refresh and renew ourselves while growing in relationship with our Lord and with other Young Adults. For more information, contact the Diocesan Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry at oyyam@hbgdiocese.org or ext. 327, or visit QUIET MASS - Mass for people living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or anyone else who would benefit from a quieter Mass will be held the second Saturday of each month (September through May) at 6:00 p.m. at St. Catherine Laboure, Harrisburg. The next Quiet Mass will be held on January 13. For more information, please contact Alice Womer at or amwomer@aol.com. HERSHEY BEARS HOCKEY - Celebrate Catholic Schools Week with the Hershey Bears Hockey team vs. Charlotte Checkers at the Giant Center in Hershey, for the Annual Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg Night on Saturday, February 3 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are discounted to $15 each for all ages. Please contact Janet Dise at jdise@hersheypa.com. The deadline for orders is Monday, January 29. AROUND THE DIOCESE ANNUAL RESPECT LIFE MASS will take place on Sunday, January 14 at Good Shepherd Church (3435 Trindle Road, Camp Hill). This Mass is celebrated every year to commemorate the lives lost to abortion since 1973 and to pray for the building of a culture of life in our nation from conception to natural death. Those who are not able to attend the annual March for Life in Washington are especially encouraged to attend. Mass begins at 11:30 a.m. Rev. Paul Schenck will be the celebrant and homilist. All are welcome! For more info, contact the Respect Life Ministry at ext. 317 or KNeri@hbgdiocese.org. PENNIES FOR LIFE - This January, our parish will commemorate the anniversary of Roe v. Wade by collecting money for the Pennies for Life campaign. Pennies for Life is an initiative by our diocese to support local crisis pregnancy centers, to educate people on pro-life issues, and to counsel post-abortive women. Participants are asked to donate one dollar for each year of their lives in thanksgiving to God for the life He has given them, and to help give life to another person. Baby bottle shaped containers can be found at the Church entrances for your donations. Please be generous! IRELAND TRIP - Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Diocese of Harrisburg and visit the grave of St. Patrick, the Diocese's Patron Saint, on a 12-day pilgrimage to the Emerald Isle with Bishop Ronald Gainer. The trip will take place August 28 - September 8, The group will depart from Dulles Airport in Washington, DC. Bus transportation from Harrisburg to Washington is available. Contact Mark Totaro at ext. 276 or visit BLACK CATHOLIC APOSTOLATE MASS will take place at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish (558 West Walnut St., Lancaster) on January 14 at 10:30 a.m. All are always welcome! Refreshments and fellowship to follow. For more information, please contact Gwen Summers at , or Jaclyn Curran at ext. 313 or jcurran@hbgdiocese.org VOCATIONS - They offered Him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Is God calling you to give Him the gold of your freedom, the incense of your prayer, and the myrrh of your love through a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life? Open your heart to receive the gifts God is offering you. If you think God is calling you to be a priest or in the consecrated life, contact Fr. Wayne at frbwayne@hbgdiocese.org or , or visit

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