Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am ~ 10:00 am ~ 4:00 pm 2:00 pm (en Español) Weekdays: Monday: 7:00 am Tuesday: 7:00 am, 6:30 pm Wednesday: 7:00 am, 8:15 am Thursday: 7:00 am, 6:30 pm (en Español) Friday: 8:15 am Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:00-4:00 pm, Sunday: 12:30-1:30 pm, Thursday: 7:30-8:00 am or by appointment Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Thursdays 8am to 6pm & 1 st Fridays 3pm to 6am PARISH STAFF EXTENSIONS Pastor - Rev. John David Ramsey 112 Parochial Vicar - Rev. Carlos Lerma 129 Priest in Residence - Rev. Peter T. Tran 114 Deacons Rev. Mr. Anton Siochi 113 Rev. Mr. David Dwyer Rev. Mr. Francisco Anleu 136 Pastoral Associate - Janet Hassan 120 Children s Faith Formation (Pre-K-5 th grade) Christa Blomstrom 119 Youth Ministry (Gr. 6-12) & Young Adults Christina Harrison 128 Hispanic Ministry - Rev. Mr. Francisco Anleu 136 Social Ministry - Tina Wandersee 118 Music & Liturgy - Kelly Soprano 117 Business & Finance - Julie Hall 115 Facilities - Hart Smith 121 Food Service (St. Michael Hall) John Chesney 140 Administrative Assistants Eileen Mazary (Website/Bulletin) 116 Carla Weimer (Manna/Parishioner Records) 126 CNU Catholic Campus Minister - John Hopke 123 Receptionist/Mass Intentions - Cathy Luth 101 Maintenance Technician - Bill Johnson 111 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church We find Christ here. We bring Christ to the world. 100 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23602 Phone: 757-595-0385 ~ www.olmc.org Parish Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm School: 596-2754; Principal Sr. Dominic, O.P. ext. 213 Outreach Office: 599-3950 Pregnancy Helpline: 870-3131 January 5, 2014 ~ The Epiphany of the Lord Bulletin notices and advertising: All information must be sent to the parish office no later than 8AM on Mondays. Please use e-mail if at all possible and send to: emazary@olmc.org. If you would like to advertise on the back of the bulletin, please call J.S. Paluch at 1-800-524-0263.
Page 2 January 5, 2014 This Week at OLMC January 5 - January 12 SUNDAY 8:00 AM MASS Worship Center 10:00 AM MASS Worship Center 11:00 AM People of Faith Gathering St. Michael Hall 2:00 PM MISA EN ESPAÑOL Worship Center 4:00 PM MASS Worship Center 5:00 PM People of Faith Gathering St. Michael Hall MONDAY 7:00 AM MASS Chapel 7:00 PM Reunión del Comité Hispano Upper Room IGNITE Bible Study Lukas Schmidt Suite TUESDAY 7:00 AM MASS Chapel 9:00 AM Women s Bible Study Commons Meeting Space 6:00 PM Pregnancy Outreach Mtg. Lukas Schmidt Ste. 6:30 PM MASS Chapel Clases de Ingles, como 2 a Idioma Escuela 7:00 PM Praise Band Worship Center RCIA St. Michael Hall RICA en Español Commons Meeting Space WEDNESDAY 7:00 AM MASS Chapel 8:15 AM MASS Chapel 6:30 PM Junior Youth Group St. Michael Hall SPRED Two Catechists Carmel Center Baptism Preparation Commons Meeting Space THURSDAY 7:00 AM MASS Chapel 9:00 AM Engaging Spirituality Lukas Schmidt Suite 6:30 PM MISA EN ESPAÑOL Chapel 7:00 PM Vive la Eucaristía Chapel, CMS, Upper Room Adult Choir Worship Center PORT Committee Mtg. Ladies of Carmel Ste. FRIDAY 8:15 AM MASS Worship Center 6:00 PM Brothers that Worship Lukas Schmidt Suit SATURDAY 3:00 PM Reconciliation Reconciliation Room 5:00 PM MASS Worship Center SUNDAY 8:00 AM MASS Worship Center 8:45 AM People of Faith: Children St. Michael Hall 10:00 AM MASS Worship Center 11:15 AM Welcoming/ Registration Commons Mtg. Space 2:00 PM MISA EN ESPAÑOL Worship Center 4:00 PM MASS Worship Center 5:15 PM Senior Youth Group St. Michael Hall Initiation Programs Consider Learning about the Catholic Faith You are invited to come, explore the Catholic Faith through the Rite of Christian Initiation. Our process is year round and intended to meet individual needs. The goal of this process is to help folks learn the teachings of the Church and discern if it is right for them. Sessions are held three Tuesday nights a month from 7 until 8:30 pm. For more information contact Janet at the parish office, ext. 120 or jhassan@olmc.org. Sessions resume on January 7 th. New Year s Resolution: Come Back to the Catholic Church! A new group of Catholics Come Home will begin in a few weeks. We have an open house scheduled for January 21 st at 7:00 pm in St. Michael Hall. Please join us! Bring someone home in 2014! There s nothings like being home especially as the Holiday season draws to a close. We look forward to saying Welcome Home this year! Please call or email Janet Hassan for more information: jhassan@olmc.org or 595-0385 ext. 120. Junior & Senior Youth Groups Mark Your Calendars for 2014: Junior Youth Group (grades 6-8) - January 8 th & *22 nd (*pending on the March for Life) Senior Youth Group (grades 9-12) - January 12 th & 19 th March for Life (Washington DC) - January 21-22 (see below) Senior Youth Group 2.0 - January 26 th Living the Catholic Life: Vocations Day - February 8 th Diocesan Youth Conference - March 14-16 (grades 8 to 12) For more information about the events above, please check out the OLMC Youth Ministry website at seekingmeaning.weebly.com. Start the Year Off Right - Marching for Life! The Office for Evangelization of Youth and Young Adults sponsors an annual Diocesan-wide delegation; primarily intended for middle and high school youth, campus ministry students, and young adults; to the annual March for Life in Washington, DC. This is an overnight event, taking place on January 21 st and 22 nd. Youth under the age of 11 will not be permitted to travel with the Diocesan delegation. For more information please check out the OLMC Youth Ministry website at seekingmeaning.weebly.com. Registration will close on Monday, January 6, 2014, at end of business day (5pm). All interested youth and young adults should contact Christina Harrison for more information (charrison@olmc.org or 595-0385 x128) Young Adult Ministry IGNITE We will resume meeting on January 6 th at 7pm in Manion Hall (building to the left of the school). All young adults, single, married and home from college, 18 to 35 years old, are invited to gather for prayer, food, and fellowship.
Page 3 January 5, 2014 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Snow and Bad Weather Policy For the safety of all concerned, the following policies will apply: Parish Offices: The parish offices will follow what our parish school does. If the school has a delayed opening, the opening of the office will likewise be delayed to the same hour. If school is cancelled for the day, the office, and all activities planned for that day and evening, are also cancelled. Weekday Masses: If the school opening is delayed or cancelled, relevant Masses will be cancelled (for example, if the school delays opening for two hours, the 7 am or 8:15 am Masses will be cancelled that day; if school is cancelled for a day, so are all of that day's Masses.) Sunday Masses: Sunday Masses will RARELY be cancelled. If there is need to cancel one or more Sunday Masses, the pastor alone will make the decision. NOTIFICATION OF DELAYED OPENINGS OR CANCELLATIONS: Any delay or cancellation will be announced through the parish website and Facebook page, an email blast, and a recorded message on the parish telephone. (If you would like your email address added to our distribution list, please contact Eileen at emazary@olmc.org.) Inclusive Ministries SPRED (Special Religious Development) prepares persons with intellectual disabilities to fully belong in the liturgical life of the parish. Catechists welcome their friends into a small faith community where the Word of God is shared through symbolic catechesis. OLMC currently has two SPRED groups (for adults 18yrs and older) that meet on Wednesday evenings. If you know of someone who wants to participate in SPRED or if you are interested in becoming a mentor or helper catechist, contact Christa at 595-0385, x119 or Miki at 596-7162. BREATHE Do you have an individual with special needs or know of someone who may want to participate in our BREATHE Respite night? Call now to make a reservation for a night of fun with arts & crafts, games, gym activities, movies and more! We currently have individuals from 5yrs to 55 years participating. It is a great social outing for our friends and night out for parents! VIRTUS Virtus Training The Diocese mandates that all those that minister with children or youth must take this training prior to volunteering. All parents using the Cooperative Nursery at OLMC must be trained. Upcoming VIRTUS TRAINING will be offered at: Knights of Columbus Hall (NN) Sat, Jan. 11, at 8:30am Children s Faith Formation People of Faith Children will meet next on January 12 th at St Michael Hall from 8:45-9:45am. Children 4 years old through 5 th grade are invited to participate. If you are registered for People of Faith, you are already registered for POF Children. Children gather with a catechist & same aged peers. Coffee & Scripture Gospel Reflection for parents continues join us on Sunday, January 12 th at St. Michael Hall (8:45am-9:45am) Newcomers are always welcome! Children s Liturgy of the Word is celebrated at the 10am liturgy. Children ages 4 YEARS TO 8 YEARS are invited to gather in the Daily Mass Chapel during the liturgy to listen to and participate in the Liturgy of the Word in a way that is relevant to their young lives. They return to their family before the celebration of the Eucharist. No registration is necessary, however we do ask that only children between those ages attend. Children who are 3 years and under are invited to attend the activities in our Parish Nursery. The Nursery Coordinator has prepared Bible Stories, Songs and Activities that are developmentally appropriate for toddlers. Please call Heather @ 369-2632 to register for the Nursery. Nursery Our nursery is a CO-Op Nursery, currently at the 10:00am Mass, staffed by parents who utilize the nursery and volunteer about one Sunday per month. It is a place for children ages 1 year to 4 years old to come together to worship, learn about God and grow in their faith development through bible stories, songs and activities. Please call Heather @ 369-2632 or Christa @ 595-0385 ext. 119 for more information or to register. As per Diocesan requirements, we are required to have at least 2 caregivers present in the nursery at all times. In addition, adult volunteers must complete the 3 hour VIRTUS training (go to virtusonline.org to register). Sacraments Baptisms at OLMC are celebrated throughout the year. Parents are encouraged to register in the parish and to attend a baptism preparation session. Monday, January 6 th is the last day to register for the January 8 Preparation Session for January and February baptisms. The next Baptism Preparation Session will be in April. Christa Blomstrom at 595-0385, x119 or e-mail cblomstrom@olmc.org.
Page 4 January 5, 2014 Social Ministry Reflecting Christ Transformed by The Eucharist Reaching Out into community P.O.R.T. PORT Sign-Ups continue next weekend: 1/11 & 12 continue the following weekend: 1/11 &12. Plenty of information will be available after all the Masses at the table in the commons. Team leaders will also be available to share with you about how you can help. If you have not had an opportunity to share your hospitality with those who are homeless in our community we encourage you to join us this year!! Share your faith and love with those living amongst us. Engaging SPIRITUALITY Next Session: January 9th IMMERSION DAY 9am 2:30pm Please continue to pray for the participants as they make their transition Out from the Light Into the Dark. What if the God who hears the cry of the poor is in me or you in our midst, not limited to me or you, inseparable from all that is? -Elaine Prevallet Food Pantry Shopping List: Beef Stew, Chicken, Tuna, Chili/Hash, Spam, Vienna Sausages, Tuna/Chicken Helper, Dry Milk Packets, Soup, Crackers, Fruit, Pancake Mix/Syrup, Peanut Butter/Jelly, Potatoes, Cake Mix/Frosting, Canned Veg, Pudding/Jello, Cereal, Rice, Canned Pasta, Cake Mix, Frosting, Mac n Cheese Personal Care Items Needed: Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Shampoo, Soap/Body Wash, Razors, Shaving Cream, Deodorant, Toilet Paper, face cloths Outreach Office, Pregnancy Outreach, Pharmacy Outreach These 3 legs of Outreach Ministry here at OLMC are run by Parishioner Volunteers every week. Due to such a generous gift of time and heart we are able (with their presence) to assist 100+ people a month using the heartfelt donations of this giving parish community. Please consider volunteering with one of these ministries. We could use additional support in the Outreach Office during the day: Mon, Wed, Thur between 12-2pm. Pick a day that works with your schedule. Pregnancy Outreach is usually on property twice a week. It is a flexible schedule that is created with the availability of those volunteering. Or, consider helping with the HELPLINE. Pharmacy Outreach has volunteers on Wednesday mornings right after Daily Mass for about 1 hour. Email: Tina, twandersee@olmc.org for more information. Marriage and Family Life OLMC Parish Marriage Enrichment Calling all OLMC married couples to our next gathering on FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 th; Time: 7pm-9pm A wonderful evening has been planned for you. We will introduce a DVD series and look at Marriage as a Vocation. We will have time for sharing, light refreshments and a presentation from Deacon Vernon and Catherine Krajeski as they apply the material from the DVD to their own marriage and how they live out Marriage as a Vocation. Childcare will be provided with a reservation made in advance! To register, email Eileen at emazary@olmc.org. If you will need childcare, please include the names and ages of your children. Ladies of Carmel Marriage Enrichment St. Norbert s Guild will meet on Wednesday, January 8 th, @10:30AM in the OLMC Chapel. We will luncheon after @ Red Lobster, 12580 Jefferson Ave @ approx. 12:00 PM. Bring PORT items. Wishing ALL a very BLESSED NEW YEAR! St. James Guild will meet for lunch on Thursday, January 9, at the home of Theresa Hoffman, 327 Parkway Drive, NN at 11:30 AM. Please RSVP to Theresa (596-0553) if you plan to attend. We will assemble toiletry bags for OLMC s PORT. Meet in Richmond to Support a Pro-Life Virginia Please join the Virginia Catholic Conference and other state and national pro-life organizations in Richmond on Wednesday, Jan. 8, for the 2 nd Annual Virginia Stands for Life Rally. The event begins with a 9 AM prayer walk on Capitol grounds, followed by a rally featuring pro-life activist Lila Rose of LiveAction. The event coincides with the opening of the 2014 Virginia General Assembly and the upcoming inauguration of Virginia s new governor. It is designed to demonstrate broad support for recent years critical pro-life successes in the General Assembly and to urge public officials to protect those gains in the upcoming session, as well as to achieve further life-affirming policies. Please RSVP to Virginia Podboy at Virginia@vacatholic.org or call 804-225-8565. Welcoming/Registration Our next parish Registration/Welcoming will be held next Sunday, January 12, following the 10AM Mass in the Commons Meeting Space. You will be given parish information and a brief tour of the property, and will complete a registration form which will ask which sacraments your family members have received. We look forward to meeting you.
Page 5 January 5, 2014 Eucharistic Adoration Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish has two opportunities for regular Eucharistic Adoration: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place each First Friday of the month. All parishioners are invited to join us for one hour of Adoration on the 1 st Friday of every month in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Adoration hours are 3:00 p.m. Friday through Saturday morning at 6:00 a.m. For more information contact: Coordinator for 4pm Friday until 10 pm Friday, Kelly Soprano, ksoprano@olmc.org Coordinator for 10pm Friday until 6am Saturday, Dave Mazary, davemazsr@gmail.com Every Thursday, Adoration begins right after Daily Mass at 7:30 am and continues through the day, ending with Benediction at 6 p.m. before the evening Mass. Contact Marion Hill at marhill1@cox.net for more information. Liturgical Ministries Behind the Scenes Ministry Opportunity Intercessory prayer writers prepare the Prayer of the Faithful for our weekend Masses. Prayers are written following specific guidelines with support from various publications, the coordinator, and most especially the Holy Spirit. This is an invisible, yet essential ministry. Writers tend to be those who enjoy prayer and scripture reflection, and are comfortable putting their thoughts in writing. This ministry is time-flexible and can be performed at home; ideally this would be on a 6-8 week rotation. Contact Eileen at emazary@olmc.org if you are interested in learning more about this ministry. OLMC Parish News Soul Sisters The Bible Babes are coming to the January 24 th gathering for the Women of the Parish. Join us for a light meal, and Women of the Bible: Biblical Babes, Beauties and Femme Fatales! This unusual and timely program, written by local author, Sheila Williams, is a first-person portrayal of Bible Women. These presenters will portray selected women of the Bible who truly made a difference. They come dressed in authentic Bible-time costumes with authentic themed Biblical music. You won t want to miss something as new and refreshing as this pioneering effort to bring the Bible to life. Please register to help us prepare! Call Helen Cvik at 898-7851 or email at soulsisters@olmc.org. Doors open at 6 pm; Dinner at 6:15 and program at 7:15. Community News Italian Night Dinner The Knights of Columbus (Council 5480) will hold its 3 rd annual 'Culture of Life - Italian Night Dinner' featuring the Chefs of Carrabbas on Tuesday, January 14, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Knights' Hall. Tickets are $15. Contact Harold Hairston at harold.hairston.1@ gmail.com or 877-1566/870-1192. Proceeds benefit the annual 'March for Life' bus trip to Washington, DC on January 22, 2014. 2 nd Annual Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Dance Saturday, January 25 th, 6pm - 10pm in St. Michael Hall $10/Couple or $15/Family in advance $15/Couple or $20/Family at the door (Dinner and entertainment is included) Tickets will be sold in the Commons NEXT weekend, January 11/12, or contact: Kelwyn D Souza, KOC Youth Director 867-6630; kelwyndsouza@gmail.com for tickets. Sponsored by: Knights of Columbus (Council 5480) Catholic Daughters (COLPH #2206) Host Family Needed Nacel Open Door is seeking a host family for a 9 th grade, Korean, male student attending Peninsula Catholic High School beginning January 2014. Our F-1 Visa students speak English, are fully insured, and have their own money for all personal expenses. Host families provide room and board. Host families receive a generous monthly stipend and are provided 24 hour local support. Please contact: Karen Mercer 721-7345. Matthew Kelly Tickets on Sale! Matthew Kelly is an internationally acclaimed speaker and author. The Diocesan Eastern Vicariate is sponsoring him for two events. He will be at St. Bede s in Williamsburg on Friday, March 7, at 7 PM and at St. Gregory s in Virginia Beach on Saturday, March 8 th. We are selling tickets this weekend for the St. Bede event. THIS WILL SELL OUT QUICKLY! Please get your tickets THIS WEEKEND in the Commons or through DynamicCatholic.com for either event. Live every day with Passion & Purpose! Peninsula Catholic High School Tuition & Financial Aid Session Peninsula Catholic High School will be hosting tuition and financial aid information session on Wednesday, January 8, at 6:00 p.m. in the PCHS Library. During the sessions PC will breakdown their competitive tuition rate and also give insight into their robust financial aid and scholarship options. For more information, please visit peninsulacatholic.com or call 596-7247.
Page 6 January 5, 2014 Sunday, January 5, 2014 8:00 For the People of the Parish 10:00 In Thanksgiving Parishioner 2:00 Marian Kraus Arnold Kraus 4:00 Angelo De Lucia Mary Ann Canale Mon (7am) James Woo Anton & Mia Siochi Tues (7am) Elena Nuzzolese Carolyn Lionetti (6:30pm) Jack Garrison John & Eleanor Silva Wed (7am) Ciaran Barnes 12 th Birthday The Barnes Family (8:15am) Int s of Janice Herrity Jack & Ann Svelan Thur (7am) Melba Guevara The Decker Family (6:30pm) Bill & Ruth Bennett Fri (8:15am) John Doherty Caroline Barnes Saturday, January 11, 2014 5:00 Steven R. Rutherford Family Sunday, January 12, 2014 8:00 Tito Bossman Family 10:00 Vicky Shelton Family 2:00 For the People of the Parish 4:00 Ann Beckman Mary Ann Canale Flowers for the Worship Center may be given as memorials for a loved one or special occasion. To schedule a memorial floral gift, please call Eileen, ext. 116 at least two weeks in advance of the date you wish. The suggested donation to cover the cost is $85. Our Lady of Mount Carmel School News Shoe Drive Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is making a difference you can feel in your sole. Please donate your gently worn shoes between December 9th and January 24th. Collection bins will be located in the school. A collection table will also be set up in the Commons at the church the weekends of December 28/29 and January 7/8. Thank you for your support as we are taking strides to make a difference. Medieval Times: A Knight to Remember Our Lady of Mt Carmel School s Annual Auction Save the Date - Saturday, March 22, 2014 All OLMC parishioners are invited to support our school by donating items or services to the Auction. Aside from items donated, parishioners can offer free services (e.g., a hair cut or style, a massage, home cleaning, landscaping, hosting a meal for three or four couples, etc.), gift certificates for hotel rooms, movie tickets, amusement park tickets, or Manna gift cards. Please contact Tammy Dessoffy at tdessoffy@cox.net for more information!
Page 7 5 de enero del 20134 Epifanía del Señor PARROQUIA NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL CARMEN Ministerio Hispano: Director: Diácono Francisco Anleu TEL. Oficina: (757) 595-0385 Ext. 136, Celular: (757) 846-0628 Misas en Español: Domingos: 2:00 PM y Jueves: 6:30 PM Confesiones: Sábados, 3:00-4:00PM, Domingos, 12:00-1:30PM FELIZ AÑO NUEVO 2014. Epifanía significa "manifestación". Jesús se da a conocer. Aunque Jesús se dio a conocer en diferentes momentos a diferentes personas, la Iglesia celebra como epifanías tres eventos: Tu ayuda es muy importante para nuestro ministerio, a continuación están las personas que coordinan cada una de nuestras actividades, si estas interesado en unirte, siéntete con confianza de llamarlos. Se necesitan: Ujieres, Ministros de Eucaristía y Coordinadores de Misa. Se parte de nuestro equipo. Rosarios, Novenas: Domingo y Gladys Malpica 325-0505 Sacramento de Primera Reconciliación y Eucaristía María Angélica Tuquer 246-5420 Proclamadores y de Madre a Madre Shorty Meléndez, 599-0882 Monaguillos: José Sánchez, 269-0319 Ujieres : Ricardo Miranda 605-8849 Música: Fabiola Sánchez 236-9720 RICA (Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos) Diácono Francisco Anleu 846-0628 Bautismo: Walter y María Rivera 846-0628 Hospitalidad, Convivios: Maritza Reyes 325-0697 Jóvenes 6to. A 12vo: Christina Harrison, 595-0385, Ext. 128 Comité de Bienvenida para Nuevos Feligreses Fabiola Curran. Buena Salud!! Atención medica, sin costo para niños y adultos que no tiene seguro medico aquí en la Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen Que es esto?: La atención medica es proveído por personal de BON SECOURS CARE-A-VAN Cuando: Cada SEGUNDO Y CUARTO MARTES de cada mes. La registración empieza a las 9:30 am hasta que la clínica este llena. Entre mas temprano llegue mas temprano será atendido. Costo: TODOS LOS SERVICIO SON GRATIS, pero las donaciones siempre son apreciadas. Servicios Incluidos: Evaluación de rutina y tratamiento de enfermedades agudas comunes, incluyendo; infecciones respiratorias, dolores de cabeza, dolores de oídos, y conjuntivitis; vías urinarias e infecciones de la vejiga; gastritis y acideces; erupciones menores de la piel (ronchitas); dolores musculares menores, y condiciones crónicas tales como diabetes e hipertensión. También: Exámenes físicos para escuelas, exámenes físicos para deportes; seguro medico para niños, inscripciones y educación sana. Se esta trabajando para entrenar a personas bilingües para que puedan asistirte en estas clínicas de momento si tu no tienes un traductor, llama a la oficina para que se te asigne uno durante tu visita. Para aquellos que se han inscrito como interpretes estar pendiente de la información, para un entrenamiento de parte de la parroquia. De la manera que Dios nos da la vida, la iglesia siempre esta comprometida a ayudarte a que tengas una buena salud, tanto física como espiritual. También hay algunos programas para que la medicina de te pueda proveer de forma gratuita. Pregunta a Francisco Anleu por mas información. Recuérdate que tienes que cuidar tu SALUD!!!!!!! Su Epifanía ante los Reyes Magos (Mt 2, 1-12) Su Epifanía a San Juan Bautista en el Jordán Su Epifanía a sus discípulos y comienzo de Su vida pública con el milagro en Caná. La Epifanía que más celebramos en la Navidad es la primera. La fiesta de la Epifanía tiene su origen en la Iglesia de Oriente. Los Reyes Magos Mientras en Oriente la Epifanía es la fiesta de la Encarnación, en Occidente se celebra con esta fiesta la revelación de Jesús, la verdadera Epifanía. La celebración gira en torno a la adoración a la que fue sujeto el Niño Jesús por parte de los tres Reyes Magos (Mt 2 1-12) como símbolo del reconocimiento del mundo pagano de que Cristo es el salvador de toda la humanidad. De acuerdo a la tradición de la Iglesia del siglo I, se relaciona a estos magos como hombres poderosos y sabios, posiblemente reyes de naciones al oriente del Mediterráneo, hombres que por su cultura y espiritualidad cultivaban su conocimiento de hombre y de la naturaleza esforzándose especialmente por mantener un contacto con Dios. Sabemos que son magos, que vinieron de Oriente y que como regalo trajeron incienso, oro y mirra; se nos dice que fueron tres reyes sabios: Melchor, Gaspar y Baltazar. Hasta el año de 474 AD sus restos estuvieron en Constantinopla, la capital cristiana más importante en Oriente; luego fueron trasladados a la catedral de Milán (Italia) y en 1164 fueron trasladados a la ciudad de Colonia (Alemania), donde permanecen hasta nuestros días. Feliz día de Reyes. PRÓXIMA CELEBRACIÓN DEL SACRAMENTO DE BAUTISMO Día domingo 13 de enero, 2013 Día del Bautismo del Señor. Requisitos: Haber asistido a la charlas pre bautismales. ACTIVIDADES DENTRO DE LA COMUNIDAD PARROQUIAL Primer Domingo de Mes: Reunión de Personas de Fe, todas las edades. Segundo Domingo de Mes: Reunión de niños de Fe, de Kinder a 5to grado. Tercer Domingo de Mes: Presentación de niños a la Comunidad, Convivio Cuarto Domingo de Mes: Registración para pertenecer a la Parroquia.
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