january 2, 2022 rev. gary t. pacitti, m.div., pastor st
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January 2, 2022
The Pastor’s Corner: Dear Parishioners & Friends: From the moment of his arrival, people have been trying to figure out who Jesus is and what his coming means for them and for the world. The means by which we come to know that truth vary widely, as we see throughout the Bible and in our own lives. Some come to know and understand the truth over time, some through suffering, some through seeking, some through love in action, and others through a Road to Damascus/sudden conversion type encounter. Regardless of the path to understanding, that moment when the truth of Jesus’ true identity is grasped is an epiphany.
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O Come Let Us Adore Him!
Weekly Offering: Week of December 14-20, 2021: Weekly Online: 5,539.00 Weekly Mail & Mass: 7,162.00 Weekly Total: 12,701.00 Weekly Offering Budget: 12,757.00 Variance: (56.00) The Weekly Offering amount includes only: regular collections at Mass, online, and mail donations to be retained by the parish and Building & Maintenance donations. Christmas and Easter collections will be reported separately. Other parish income is not included above. Please note: The lower budget number above does not mean that it costs less to run the parish well. It is simply a result of decreases in Mass attendance and parish donations and is a number we very much hope to exceed so we can continue our work and ministries.
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Rev. Gary T. Pacitti, M.Div., Pastor [email protected]
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January 2, 2022
Merriam Webster defines epiphany as: “an appearance or manifestation especially of a divine being; a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something; an intuitive grasp of reality through something (such as an event) usually simple and striking; an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure; a revealing scene or moment.” In this week’s Gospel, we hear of the epiphany experienced by the Magi, wise men who sought to understand who Jesus was and were open and accepting of the truth once they perceived it. I believe the Magi experienced all of these things as they beheld Jesus and appreciated who he was and what he meant for the world. Their sudden understanding led to joy which led to love which led to action. They worshipped him and gave him their gifts. My wish for us is that we experience anew the understanding and wonder of who Jesus is and what he means to us. That such understanding also lead us to joy, love, and action. Let us worship him like the Magi and ask ourselves, what gifts will we give him?
Fr.Gary Mass Intentions: Sunday, January 2, 2022 Vigil — Gregg Viscuso (John & Rosemary Angeloni) 8:30 am — Anna Fiffick (Alicia Fox) 11:00 am — People of St. Basil the Great Monday, January 3, 2022 8:45 am — Julia O’Connell, 6th Anniv. (Lorraine & Jack Purcell) Tuesday, January 4, 2022 8:45 am — Amolrzej Kupis (Lucyna Malarz) Wednesday, January 5, 2022 8:45 am — Joseph & Derna Fiordimondo (Dolores Mastrangelo & Family) Thursday, January 6, 2022 8:45 am — John Anthony Scalise, 12th Anniv. (Karen Scalise & Family) Friday, January 7, 2022 8:45 am — Gregg Viscuso (Sandra & Robert Shemonsky) Saturday, January 8, 2022 5:00 pm — Scott Dillin (Jon & Amanda Kandrick) Next Sunday, January 9, 2022 8:30 am — Mike Vogt (JoAnne Vogt) 11:00 am — People of St. Basil the Great
A Prayer for the New Year: Eternal God, You gave us the greatest gift: the gift of life. In the coming year, help us use it wisely. May we grow in generosity, kindness and forgiveness, hope, faith and love. Amen.
— Rabbi Evan Moffic
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Parish Programs: Spiritual Book Club - Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 9:30 am via Zoom. Parents of Special Needs Children - Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 5:00 pm via Zoom. Adult Faith Opportunities - RCIA - For those thinking about becoming a Catholic. Discovery Discipleship Faith Study - Rediscover your faith and a personal relationship with God. These programs are available for parishioners who are 18 years old or older. Please contact Jim King, DRE at [email protected] and 610-935-1261 for information and to register.
Please pray for: A complete list of everyone on our parish prayer list is on our website. Rest in Peace: Rosemary Blum, Jack Cauley (father of Tom Cauley), John Vandevere, and all of our faithful departed. To Add People to Parish Prayer List: If you have a loved one in need of special prayers for any reason, please contact the Parish Office to add them to our Prayer List and to remove them once they are no longer in need of such prayers. Thank you for your help with this and for praying for those in our parish who need special prayers.
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