JAUARY 5, 2014 .

EPIPHAY OF THE LORD

They prostrated themselves and did him homage." The Magi
were men of great faith. Their worldly position and power could have
made them scoff at the sight of this humble infant. Their treasury of
wealth could have blinded them to the true value of this child king.
But instead these men placed themselves at the feet of Jesus in a
gesture of complete submission. Then, as a sign of their devotion,
they "opened their treasures" and offered this baby costly and pre-
cious gifts. Only a deep and sincere faith could justify such a sur-
prising scene.
Real faith often runs contrary to worldly wisdom. Without the
firm belief that Jesus was the Messiah, it would seem absurd to
travel all those miles and part with all that gold, much less to bow
down in the presence of a poor child. But the eyes of faith can see
much more than the eyes of the world alone. The Magi understood
that all the prestige and possessions of the earth are nothing in
comparison to the kingdom of heaven. They wanted to use their
worldly wealth to give glory to the King of Kings, rather than for their
own glory.
Taking the Three Kings as models, we can examine our own lives. Are we willing to "travel" for
our faith, leaving our comfort zone for the sake of the Gospel? Are we willing to share our "wealth" to
glorify God? Are we willing to submit our desires and plans to the authority of Christ? As we begin the
journey of this New Year, let us resolve to follow in the faithful footsteps of the Magi.
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Rev. Arthur B. Egan, Pastor Emeritus


MASSES: COFESSIOS:
Saturday Evening4:00 pm Saturday2:30-3:30 pm
Sunday...8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 oon Monday..7:00-7:25 pm
Monday & Thursday...7:30 pm
Tues., Wed, Fri.8:30 am MIRACULOUS MEDAL OVEA:
Saturday Morning .. 8:30 am Monday...7:30 pm
Holy Days: Vigil...7:30 pm
Holy Days..8:30 am, 7:30 pm EUCHARISTIC ADORATIO:
Holidays....9:00 am Thursday....1:00-7:00 pm

Please Pray For the Sick: Patricia Carnac, John Mat-
thew Gibson, Joan Rodger, Thomas Richards, Mary Anne Berthold, Kristy
OBrien, Gwendolyn Gurney, Joan Votes, Elizabeth Conners, Chuck Docs,
Anita Grant, Jim Hricovec, J. Koerner, Owen Winters, Genevieve Smith,
Robert Gates, Virginia Sump, Thomas Ackerman, June Naelitz, Kate Li-
auw, Arthur Rossi, Diane Urig, Martha Adkins, Natalie Butchko, Wendy
Hallier, Carol Gates, Bob DeChant, John Khoma, Vicky Motes, Kathleen
Mahoney, Jeffrey Hostottle, Brenda Hazelwood, Bill Grabert, Alexa
Jennings, Barbara Milota, Ryan Case, Irene Chrulski, George Drda,
Stanley Perusek, Kerry Coleman, Sandra Pitts, Rosemary Wysocki, Marie
Mayton, Henry McCowan, Kennedy Noar, Betty Drda, Joe Zivosecz, Pat-
rick Fahey, Gloria Simon, Urban Klingshirn, Gene Coghlan, William May-
ton, Kelly Hunt, Greg Poyle, Carol Ledo, Roman Wearsch, Raymond
Hatch, Alice Conrad, May Ella Lester, Deborah Deremiah, Dorrie Bom-
mer, Judy Richardson. If anyone needs communion to be adminis-
tered to a HOME BOUD individual, please contact the Rectory to
make the appointment.
For the Deceased: Rita Rink, may she rest in eternal
peace.

Sponsor of the Week: Please support our Sponsors,
Catholic Cemeteries Association..

Offertory Collections: Last weeks collection was
$10,297. This year's budget is based on a weekly offering of
$10,200.

Rosary: We need more people to come and say the Rosary
on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am. Please come and join us.

Divine Mercy Service: Please come and join us for Divine
Mercy Services on Thursdays at 3:00 pm to pray for world
peace. Any questions call Jan Spisak 934-4403.

CPO Gift Certificates St. Mary School Fundraiser:
Please do your best to help support St. Mary School by pur-
chasing CPO Gift Certificates, the proceeds will go directly
back to the school! We all need to purchase food for grocer-
ies; weekly-monthly, so why not help out our school at the
same time by purchasing Giant Eagle or Heinens gift cards
first! You may place your order by calling the convent at 934-
5173 or you may find CPO order forms at the back of the
church, please complete and return it to the school office,
convent or rectory along with your check made out to St.
Mary CPO by Tuesdays and on Friday your order will be
ready to pick-up at the school office or convent. In addition,
after purchasing $2,000 worth of CPO cards per family, the
family will qualify for a $40 discount off.



Thank you Christmas Decorating
We would like to thank everyone who came to help decorate
the church on Sunday, December 22, 2013. It is because of
wonderful parishioners like you that are willing to donate their
time, that our Church is prepared for the birth of
Christ. Merry Christmas.

Removal Church Christmas Decorations, Sunday,
January 5
th
2:00 p.m.
We need your help with taking down the Christmas trees;
decorations and Manger on Sunday, January 5
th
at 2:00
p.m. This is a great way to get your service hours for Confir-
mation. Time commitment is approximately 1 hour. The help
of many hands make for light work.












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Mass for the Living & De-
ceased Members of the Altar &
Rosary Society, Monday, Janu-
ary 7, 7:30 pm.


SERVERS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 6:
Monday,
7:30 pm Jacob & Katie Vovak, Emma OBoyle
Tuesday
8:30 am Kennedy Noar, Greg Greaney, Jack Budinger
Wednesday,
8:30 am Emmett & Brenden Moher, Gillian Striker
Thursday,
7:30 pm Kaitlyn Porter, Alison & Nathan Bayer
Friday,
8:30 am Emma & Abbey Abfall
Saturday,
8:30 am Emily, Ryan & Joe Marshall
4:00 pm Andrew Vamospercsi, Alex Mrosko, Jacob Walther
Sunday,
8:00 am Griffin Davies, Emmet & Brenden Moher
10:00 am Emma & Abbey Abfall, Taylor Stockard
12:00 pm Jenna & Mikey Gallipoli, Nick Difilippo

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF JANUARY 11/12:

Avon Oaks: (Tues. 1/7 Rosary) Linda Havlik, Marge Jones Maureen Jacoby
(Wed. 1/18 Communion) Dan Briehl, Tom Czarney
(Fri.1/10 Rosary) Ed Snahnican, Grace Hyla
Saturday
4:00 pm David & Joanne Mrosko, Sheila Rice-Dane, Nancy Lawrence, Toni Burch

Sunday,
8:00 am David Sandy
10:00 am Mary Brownfield, Donna Hopkins, Shawn Hille, Kathy Freeh
12:00 pm Kathy Peterson, Carol & Mario Romano

LECTORS FOR THE WEEKEND OF JANUARY 11/12:
Saturday,
4:00 pm Greg Szabo
Sunday,
8:00 am Lee Verlei
10:00 am Megan Hricovec
12:00 pm Paul Yeager

MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 6:

Monday, January 6, Christmas Weekday
7:30 pm Mass for the Living & Deceased Members of the Altar & Rosary Society
Tuesday, January 7, Christmas Weekday
8:30 am Adella Aulisio (Family)
Wednesday, January 8, Christmas Weekday
8:00 am Bob Urig (Diane)
Thursday, January 9, Christmas Weekday
7:30 pm Jerry Bayer (Jeff, Sue & Family)
Friday, January 10, Christmas Weekday
8:30 am Dominic DiLuciano (Sally & Dick Mason)
Saturday, January 11, Christmas Weekday
8:30 am Pat Lescher (Jr. & Rose Wearsch)
4:00 pm Ginger Zadekas (Family)
Sunday, January 12, The Baptism of the Lord
8:00 am Mass for the Living & Deceased Members of the HNS - meeting following
10:00 am Ronald Smith
12:00 pm People of the Parish









JAUARY 6, 2014 EPIPHAY OF THE LORD
Happy New Year! 2014 is Avons Bicentennial year.
Buy a keepsake by purchasing an Avon-opoly
(Bicentennial Edition) board game at any of the following
locations around town. They are $25 (cash or check) and
100% of the proceeds go to St. Mary. Please tell your
friends!
Burger King, Country Store, Pinehaven, Cupcake wishes,
Healthsource of Avon, Jim Firment Chevrolet, A Secret
Garden Floral Design, Tommys Jerky, First Federal of
Lakewood, Long long ago Antiques, Two Bucks, Painting
with a Twist, Avon Eye Design, Zeppes Pizzeria, Mat-
tress Matters, Dairy Mart, The Wine Room, Mattress
Warehouse, First Federal Savings & Loan of Lorain,
Party Animalz, 1-Stop Beverage, Smiths Catering, Lake
Erie Crushers Gift Shop, Flippers Gym Program, Wealth
Health, Good Samaritan, Tumbles & Cheers, Mitchells
Ice Cream and at St. Marys Concession Stand during
CYO and Intramurals or online at stmaryavon.org/
avonopoly.
St. Mary Liturgical Commission: Is seeking volun-
teers for Lectors (reading at mass) and for Eucharistic
Ministry (helping with Holy Communion). We especially
need new Eucharistic Ministers. Volunteers would help
out for mass for two weeks in a rowonly every 6-8
weeks. You would be assigned the same mass time and
receive a schedule always in advance. There are open-
ings at all masses: Saturday at 4 pm and Sunday at 8
am, 10 am and Noon. We are also in need of a substitute
Eucharistic Minister to help with Holy Communion and a
substitute Lector to recite the Rosary on Tuesdays from
9:45 to 10:45 am at Avon Oaks Nursing Home. Individual
training for fall session are now being offered. Please
call the rectory at 934-4212 or Nancy Danese at 934-
4277 for details.

Jam the Gym 2014The Rivalry Returns!
St. Mary Alumni from past to present will face off once
again in the Alumni Basketball Game. Odd Years vs.
Even Years. Co-Ed Teams will be formed. Registration
forms available at the back of the Church and in the
school office. Contact Melanie Hricovec,
Melanie@kodiakconstruction.biz.

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Sum-
mary Financial Report: Is at the back of the Church.
Please pick one up
The Altar & Rosary Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Church: Sends Boxes From Home to soldiers in Afghani-
stan. Do you have a loved one or friend you would like to send a
box to? Please call Dorothy at 984-2192 with the soldiers name,
Rank, Branch of Service and the overseas mailing address.

SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, February 1
st
at Toms
Country Place ST. Marys PTU pre-
sents: Rock the Winterfest 2014!!!
Attention...Engaged Couples: Holy Spirit Parish in
Avon Lake is pleased to announce that our Couples Min-
istry will hold a PRE-CANA DAY for couples preparing for
marriage. Couples from neighboring parishes are wel-
come and invited to attend. Attendance is limited to 25
couples and has been sold out every year so please re-
serve your space early. Our PRE-CANA Day will be held
on Saturday. March 29, 2014 in the Holy Spirit Family Life
Center from 8:20 am to 6:00 pm (including Mass). Cost
for the day is $60 per couple and includes breakfast and
lunch. Attendance is by reservation only. Reservations
may be made by calling Christine or David Sinclair at 440-
899-1069 or by sending an e-mail to 20144pre-
cana@gmail.com.
Holy Trinity Preschool at 2610 Nagel Rd. in Avon will
be hosting Open Houses for prospective preschool fami-
lies on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 from 6:30pm to 8pm
and Sunday, January 26, 2014 from 10 am to 1:30
pm. You are invited to come meet our teachers, explore
our classrooms and pick up valuable registration informa-
tion. Independent tours can also be arranged by calling
440 937 6420. Registration for new families for the 2014-
2015 school year will be taken starting January 26th. For
more information about our preschool, please visit us at
holytrinityavon.org<http://holytrinityavon.org> or call
440 937 6420.

Introducing Middle School Swimming: For students
in grades 4-8. Practices will run twice weekly for the
month of January at two locations: Mercy Health and Rec-
reation Center in Amherst (6:45 pm-8:00 pm) Monday and
Wednesday) and Splash Zone in Oberlin (7:00 pm-8:15
pm) Tuesday and Thursday. Students from every parish in
Lorain County will compete together as the Lorain County
Catholic Schools team in Middle School meets in North-
east, Ohio. The program will be headed by the coaches
and swimmers from Elyria Catholic High School. For more
information. Please contact Head Coach Rich Szczepinski
at 440-574-0253 or coachrich@slawoffice.com. Cost:
$100 for two months (meets included in cost).

Please gather your NEW & GENTLY WORN (clean and
in good repair) HATS, GLOVES, SCARVES, SOCKS, for
distribution throughout Lorain County to Catholic Charities,
St. Josephs Homeless Shelter, Blessing House, and the
Haven Center. Items are to be placed in the Basket of
Blessings at the altar along with non-perishable food
items. Thank you for your continued generosity. Matt &
Jackie Ziegman.

The Diocese of Cleveland Youth &
Young Adult Ministry and CYO Office
along with the CYO Athletic Advisory
Committee is pleased to announce the
Diocese of Cleveland CYO Hall of Fame
and Recognition Awards Ceremony Lunch-
eon. This event will recognize individuals
who have made significant contributions to
CYO athletics. We would like to have you
as our Guest at the celebration. We will
offer you two (2) complimentary tickets to
the dinner that will be held on January 26,
2014 at the Double tree Hotel, 3663 Park
East Dr, Beachwood, OH 44122. The doors
will open at 1:00 p.m. with lunch at 1:45
p.m. Please arrive by 1:00 p.m. so that we
can briefly review the awards ceremony
together.
If you would like to bring others with you the cost for
the dinner will be $37.00 per person. Reservations
can be made by returning the enclosed RSVP along
with a check for $37.00 per person (payable to CYO
Athletics) or on-line by visiting
www.dioceseofclevelandcyo.org and clicking on
Athletics and Hall of Fame by January 15, 2014 If
you RSVP on-line to receive your two (2) complimen-
tary dinner tickets, click on the 2014 CYO Awards
Luncheon Award Recipient Discount for the two
attendees that will receive the dinner.

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