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31 Dec 2017 Most Blessed Sacrament 610-845-2460
www.mbsbally.org 610 Pine Street, Bally PA Pastor: Father Adam Sedar
Email: [email protected] Office hours daily are from 8:30am-3:30pm
In the summer Monday thru Thursday. Closed Friday.
Fr. Adam & the
Entire Staff Of
Our Parish Wish
You all a Happy & Healthy
New Year In
2018 !!
Happy New Year!
A Prayer for the New Year! God, thank you for a new year. May everyone in our family be willing to begin anew with a clean slate. We know that you are always ready to forgive us. Help us to be willing to forgive ourselves and to forgive one another.
As we begin a new year, remind us of our truest values and our deepest desires. Help us to live in the goodness
that comes from doing what you want us to do. Help us to put aside anxiety about the future and the past, so that we
might live in peace with you now, one day at a time.
(source: https://www.loyolapress.com)
Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen
your salvation, which you prepared in sight of all
the peoples”
Luke 2:
22-40
All Guests and New
Parishioners are
Most Welcome! You can register at our parish on line
at: www.mbsbally.org
www.allentowndiocese.org
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SACRAMENT OF
RECONCILIATION
CONFESSIONS: Monday 6:00-6:30 pm. Saturday 3:15-4:00pm.
Feast of the Holy Family
Mission Statement: “We are called through Baptism to lead a Holy Life and spread the Good News of Jesus Christ…”
Please Pray for all in our Armed Services ISSN Keith Essig, SGT Jeffrey Ferry, CPT. Kevin Bergan, SGT Brad Kline, USMC 2nd Lt. Peter C. Fisher, SPC Daniel Saylor, CPL Matt Renner, PSC Derrick Avant, SPC Michael Greaves, SGT Vince Sodano, Chief Noah W. Ziegler, MAJ Jeremy Bushyager, SGT Eddie Pierce, CAPT Justin Knepp, PFC Sam S. Myers, Lt. 1st Class Heather Cupitt, Staff SGT Eric J. Crews, Staff SGT, Anthony Lucarelli, MAJ Michael O’Kane, SSG Antonio Rivera, Airman 1st Class Andrew Gerard, SSgt. Michael Viola, Douglas Philip Murray, Staff SGT J.T. Walters, Lt. Justin Hazlett, MSTR SGT Jason Robbins, CPT Tylara Romero, 2nd LT Konrad Thaler, Midshipman Piper Thaler, David Stavish, Capt, USN, Joseph Stavish, Cdr, USN, SPC James O’ Connor, Markus De Larantus, Navy, PFC USMC Emily Gehringer ENS Alex Viola
“Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the self-less acts that they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.”
MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2018 9:00 AM—Albert Babilon, by His wife, children & grandchildren TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 8:00 AM—Bill Mondel, by Stephen Fagan & Family WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 8:00 AM—Joyce Kline, by the Howerter Family FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 8:00 AM—Most Blessed Sacrament Memorial Benefactors 10:45 AM-John Hartnett, by the Murphy’s SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 8:00 AM—Helen Sivco, by The Family 4:30 PM--Romana Kemp, by Joe & Anna Mae Melcher SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 6:00 AM—People of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish 7:30 AM—Jacqueline Showalter, by Grandpop 10:15 AM—Madison O’Connor, by Beth Swerdloff
PRAYFUL INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
LEGION OF MARY Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM.
MASS CARDS To schedule a Mass please stop by the Rectory Office
between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mon-Thurs.
PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS
Mon Jan 01—His Holiness Pope Francis Tue Jan 02—Pope Emeritus Benedict Wed Jan 03—Bishop Alfred Schlert Thur Jan 04—Bsh. Emeritus Ed Cullen Fri Jan 05—Fr. Stephen Maco Sat Jan 06—Fr. Peter Mainza Sun Jan 07—Fr. Leo Maletz
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Everry Tuesday from 8:30am-6pm
Followed by Benediction and Miraculous Medal Novena
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Reading for Sunday, December 31, 2017 SIR 3:2-6, 12-14
COLLOSSIANS 3: 12-21 LUKE 2: 22-40
Sunday, January 14th Monthly Meeting Light lunch provided. Please let Heather know if you will attend. Mission Trip Deposits DUE If you are going on the Mission Trip, please turn your deposit in NOW. Deposits were due Dec. 10th. Winter Newsletter Our teen council has some COOL things planned for youth group from now until March. The winter news-letter will be ready in the beginning of January. Sug-gestions for activities at meetings are always wel-come. Message from your Youth Group Director
Many blessings to you and your family during this Christmas season. I wish that you have a great start to the New Year, too. Our teens are our future and I am in awe of their
faith and dedication to serving others. Let us learn to be more like our teens!
Merry Christmas and Happy 2018!
Contact Heather for more information: email her at: [email protected]
Youth Group (7th-12th Grades) St. Francis Academy
St. Francis Academy 610 Pine Street Bally, PA 19503 http://teacherweb.com/PA/SFA/Home/sdhp1.aspx Jan 3 - Happy New Year! *Classes resume for Gr. Pre-K to 8. Jan. 5- School Liturgy 10:45 a.m. Looking ahead to 2018 *We’ll continue observing our 275th anniversary. *Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated from Jan. 28 to Feb. 2, 2018 Watch for details. *Gr. 5 through 8 will participate in a Social Studies Expo. *New teacher website will take place in January. Please continue to save your Redner’s receipts and BoxTops for Education for the school. Plastic cash is sold at MBS after all Sunday masses and through school on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. No Plastic Cash sales on the holiday weekends. Calling all St. Francis Academy/Most Blessed Sacrament School Alumni who are active military service members. As part of our anniversary celebra-tion we would like to send you a small token of our thanks for your service. We need names and home addresses. Families can call school with the infor-mation. 610-845-7364.
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MONDAY—JANUARY 1 9 AM—Maureen & Kelly Ryan SATURDAY – JANUARY 6 4:30 PM—Breton Poster – Delaney Geise – Volunteer SUNDAY – JANUARY 7 6:00 AM—Volunteer 7:30 AM—Devon & Brayden Richard – Victoria Hayes 10:15 AM—Kayleen La Salle – Robert Houk – Mary James
Altar Servers
YOUTH HUMOR OF THE WEEK
There is the story of the CCD teacher who asked little Johnnie if he knew where Jesus dwelt a the present time, confidently expecting that he would answer: “In heaven.” In the bathroom, at my house,” replied Johnnie. Why would you say that?” inquired the shocked teacher. Because every morning my daddy pounds on the bathroom door and says, “My Lord, are you still in there?”
The CCD teacher could only smile
Youth & Teen Choirs Practice will resume on January 5, 2018.
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Fr. Adam’s Corner
Dear Parishioners: As we approach a new year, it is often the time where many will take up some resolutions to improve themselves in some way. Some time ago I came across an article in Forbes about mentally strong people and their habits. It lists things mentally strong people do not do. So lets look at their list and see if we can use it to find things we can do this new year to be mentally stronger, which will help make us spiritually, physically, emotionally and even financially stronger too! Mentally strong people DO NOT:
Feel sorry for themselves- so we can learn to take re-sponsibility for ourselves and accept that life is not fair.
Give away their power- What power? The power to “make me feel bad” . Others do not control how I feel, it is my response to others that makes me feel the ways that I do. I can manage the way I respond to others and take control of those responses.
Shy away from change- so no one really likes change, yet it is a part of life, one that I should learn to embrace, seeking the good in those changes I cannot control and look always for ways to change, i.e. grow, for the better.
Waste energy on things they cannot control— I can stop complaining and look for the good in all things.
Worry about pleasing others— instead I can try to al-ways do what is right and virtuous and, in this, know I please God, who is the One who matters most. Usually this leads to respect from others, or at least from those who have integrity themselves.
Fear taking calculated risks— this does not mean jump foolishly into new ventures, but rather being thoughtful and planning well, but never letting fear of failure con-trol me.
Dwell on the past— it is wise to learn from the past, but foolish to dwell on either past failures or successes.
Relish the new adventures that life offers each day.
Make the same mistakes over and over— See numbers 1 & 7—Life is a harsh but strident teacher, learn from it and make the necessary changes, which are often small, to set a better course for the future.
Resent other people’s success— rejoice in the good that others accomplish, for us this is also matter of faith, for we are all one Body in Christ.
Give up after failure— the only real failure is giving up. Other “failures” along the way are only opportunities to learn and so get closer to the goal.
Fear alone time— Be happy with others, be happy alone. Use this time to reflect, pray, plan and recreate in a wholesome, healthy and holy way.
Feel the world owes them anything— be prepared to work and earn your own way and you will succeed.
Expect immediate results—life is a marathon, not a sprint!
(CONTINUED ON BUTTOM OF NEXT COLUMN)
RECTORY HOURS FOR NEW YEARS Monday, January 1st Closed. Tuesday, January 2nd Closed. CHILDREN'S LITURGY, WE SHARE THE GOSPEL WITH OUR KIDS. We’re looking for assistance. Want to help? It's fun and rewarding. The 3rd Sunday of the month. Call, Bill Choinski 610-766-0163 or email: [email protected]. BINGO NEWS UPDATE Bingo is the THIRD Sunday of the month starting in 2018. Volunteers are needed, no experience necessary. Contact: Janice Szilli 610-987-8851. BLESSING AT EPIPHANY As we celebrate the coming of the Magi, it’s a Catholic custom for families to bless their home. Families are encouraged to trace crosses, the initials of the Magi and the numeral of the year over the doorway with chalk: 20 + C + M + B 18 the crosses stand for the title “saint” before each name. Legend names the Magi: Casper, Melchior and Balthasar. At the time of the reformation the Protestants who loved the custom changed the initials to mean (in Latin) May Christ bless this house, Chritus Mansionem Benedicticat. Sign of the Cross. Head of Household: "Peace be to this house and to all who dwell here, in the name of the Lord. All: Blessed be God forever. Reader: John 1:1-3.14 All: Lord God of heaven and earth, you revealed your only begotten Son to every nation by the guidance of a star. Bless this house and all who inhabit it. May we be blessed with health, goodness of heart, gentleness and the keeping of your law. Fill us with the light of Christ that our love for each other may go out to all. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. MARRIAGE PREPARATION An early beginning for the Process of Marriage Prepa-ration is encouraged for couples who are discussing wedding plans. Contact the parish no later than 6 months in advance. Call the rectory and set up an ap-pointment with Father Adam. FR. ADAM’S CORNER (CONT’D) I hope you find these interesting and maybe even useful as we begin the New Year. And may this year ahead be filled with blessing for us all! Peace- Father Adam
UPCOMING ADVENT & CHRISTMAS INROMATION AND OTHER NEWS
PARISH STAFF Pastor - Father Adam Sedar Weekend Assistant - Father Kevin Bobbin Deacons - Thomas J. Murphy & Mike Boyle Administrative Assistant - Cindy Repko Financial Secretary - Sue Nitroy Parish School, St. Francis Academy - Deacon Thomas J. Murphy, Headmaster Preschool Teacher—Maria Crail Director of Religious Edn - Deacon Murphy RCIA Coordinator—Deacon Murphy
Parish News and Events
HEAVENLY CLEANERS Helpers needed to clean the church every other Thursday morning at 10:15. To volunteer call Susan at: 610-967-1243 RETROUVAILLE Is your marriage going down the right road . . . or is it a little off track? Life can be difficult, and so can the challenges you face in marriage. Does the distance between you seem wide? Are you already separated? Looking for a better way? Retrouvaille can help and offers hope for a better relationship. Retrouvaille is a peer ministry of volunteer couples that can help you to learn the tools of healthy communication, build intimacy and heal, just as they have done in their own marriages. Retrouvaille is Christian-based, and Catholic in origin, but welcomes cou-ples of all faiths as well as non-religious couples. Retrouvaille can help get your relationship back on track. The next program begins on the weekend of February 16th at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. Additional weekends will be held in April and August. For more infor-mation, or to register for one of our weekends, visit our web site at: www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: The names of the sick of our parish can be found on our website www.mbsbally.org. or in the Prayer Intention Book located at the side entrance of church. The sick are also re-membered in the Intercessions at every Sunday Mass.
News, Ministries & Organizations WIDOW & WIDOWERS GRIEF SUPPORT Schedule for the New Year will be out shortly. For information please call Deacon Mike Boyle at 484-336-9849. CHILDREN’S LITURGY we share the Gospel with our kids. We’re looking for assistance. Want to help? It's fun and rewarding. The 3rd Sunday of the month. Call, Bill Choinski 610-766-0163 or email [email protected] KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Most Blessed Sacrament Council # 16745 regular Council meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm in Father Schneider Hall. Men 18 years of age & older interested in the Knights of Columbus contact Joe Dusko Grand Knight email at [email protected] or call 610-864-1163. FOR TRAVELERS For nationwide Mass times and locations logon to: www.Masstimes.org FLOCKNOTE: Sign up on our website Home Page for Parish Email and Texts! It’s easy! When Fr. Adam or Deacon Murphy want to get information out to you quickly, they will be using Flocknote! Go to www.mbsbally.org and sign up today!
PARISH STAFF Youth Ministry - Heather Shainline: [email protected] Adult Choir - Rob Zambanini Youth Choir—Fred Carr Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordiator Wendy S Krisak, MA, NCC, LPC Direct Line 800-791-9209 Diocesan Safe Environment Coord. - Sr. Meg Cole, SSJ,MS.LMFT, 610-332-0442, ext. 2019 [email protected]
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