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Holy Family Catholic Church
Holy Family Catholic Church
1453 N. Road Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
PASTORAL STAFF
Reverend J. Victor Gournas…………………………Pastor
Rev. Amaro Vasquez Ortiz………………..Parochial Vicar
Rev. Deacon George Stonikinis
Mrs. Cee Cee Petruncio ............................ Parish Secretary
Ms. Joan Bryant ........................................... Choir Director
Mr. Sonny Baccus ...................................................Organist
Ms. Marianne Schwartz ............................... Bulletin Editor
Mr. Pete Ferland, 252-312-9029…….Sound & Webmaster
COLLEGIAL BODIES
Mrs. Terry Gregory ...................... Pastoral Council, Chair
Mr. Donald Witosky ................................... Finance Council
Ms. Eileen Chaney, 252-338-8145……...Secular Franciscan
Order
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Holy Family: Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:15 AM; 12:15 PM (Hispanic Mass)
Daily Mass: 8:00 AM except Tuesday, 12:15 PM
St. Katharine Drexel Mission ......................... 252-453-6035
154 Maple Road, Maple, NC 27956
Mass: 7:00 PM Saturdays; 8:00 AM Sundays; 6:30 PM Wednesday
Services
SACRAMENTAL LIFE
Parish Office: .................................................. 252-338-2521
Office Hours: ........................ Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Office Fax: ....................................................... 252-338-4183
Parish House: (Emergencies Only Please)…..252-335-4419
Faith Formation & Hispanic Line: ............... 252-338-5566
E-Mail: ................................ [email protected]
Web Page: ............................. http://www.holyfamilyec.org
Catholic Charities…………….……..………………..252-426-7717
Parish Office is closed Sat., Sun., Holy Days, and National
Holidays
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Mrs. Sharon Lupton .................................DRE, Grades K-5
Mrs. Cathy Terranova ........................... DRE, Grades 6-12
Mrs. Karen Hamilton, St. Katharine Drexel:
..........................................................................DRE, Grades K-12
FAITH DEVELOPMENT
HF Nursery: Every Sunday during 10:15 AM Mass
HF Grades PreK-5: Sundays, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
HF Grades 6-8: Sundays, 11:30 AM- 12:30 PM
HF Confirmation Classes: Designated Sundays, 11:30 AM 2:00 PM
St. Katharine Drexel Mission meets Sundays following Mass
Classes are held September - May
Baptism: Please call Pam Barber at 252-722-3235 to register
for a Baptismal Preparation Class when you are expecting a
child. Classes are held by appointment.
Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:00-4:30 PM or by appointment.
Marriage: Contact the Pastor at least 8 months before your
planned wedding date.
Anointing of the Sick and Ministry to the Shut-in: Please
call the Parish at times of illness or hospitalization.
Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.): All adults
interested in becoming Catholic should contact: Rev. Mr. George
Stonikinis at 252-330-1395. Classes are mid-Sept until Pentecost.
Holy Family & St. Katharine Drexel Mission Child and Youth
Safe Environment Program (SET): Safe Environment Team:
Karen Hamilton, 252-338-2521.
New to the Parish? Returning to the area? Don’t
miss out on important events. Take a moment
and complete a church registration form. Be
sure to let us know if you are available to help in any of our
many ministries. The blank forms are located in the container
on the wall next to the parish office door. Deposit completed
forms in the container on the door. Thank you.
A Catholic Community
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday January 17th
Holy Family
5:00 pm
St. Katharine Drexel
7:00 pm
Sunday January 18th
St. Katharine Drexel
8:00 am
10:15 am
Holy Family
Holy Family (Hispanic) 12:15 pm
Monday January 19th
Holy Family
8:00 am
Tuesday January 20th
Holy Family
12:15 pm
Wednesday January 21st
Holy Family
8:00 am
Thursday January 22nd
8:00 am
Holy Family
Edward Pelis, Sr.
Parish Family
Parish Family
Esther Child Gardner
Parish Family
Ruth Farley
Small Olds
Margaret Ambrose
Sunday
Monday
18 SECOND SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME/Week of
Prayer for Christian Unity
begins
ST. KD Mass 8 am
HF Mass 10:15 am
HF Hispanic Mass 12:15 pm
19 Martin L. King,
Jr. Day
HF Mass 8 am
Boy Scouts,
7 pm, Social Hall
Zumba, 5:45 6:45 pm, FLC
Religious Education Class PreK-5 - 9 to 10 am
PARISH OFFICE
CLOSED
Confirmation Class, 11:30 am
to 2:00 pm, Social Hall
25 THIRD SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME/Catholic
Schools Week
ST. KD Mass 8 am
HF Mass 10:15 am
HF Hispanic Mass 12:15 pm
Choir Practice, 9:30 am
Religious Education Class PreK-5 - 9 to 10 am
Choir Practice, 9:30 am
Religious Education Class PreK-5 - 9 to 10 am
Confirmation Class, 11:30 am
to 2:00 pm, Social Hall
Al Spring
Parish Family
Parish Family
Clara Ambrose
Parish Family
Monday, January 19th.
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015
Tuesday
Wednesday
20
21
HF Rosary 11:30 am HF Mass 8 am
HF Mass 12:15 pm
Bible Study,
10 am, Library
RCIA 10:30 11:30 am, Library
Zumba, 5:45-6:45 pm
Choir Practice, 7pm FLC
Dance, 7 pm, S Hall
Boy Scouts,
Weeblo, 7-8 pm,
Classroom
Reluctant Singles,
6 pm, City Grill
KofC Officers Mtg.,
7 pm, Library
Thursday
Friday
23
22 Day of Prayer for the
Legal Protection of Unborn HF Mass 8 am
Children
Adoration-8:30 to
HF Mass 8 am
10 am
TOPS Mtg., 9-11:30 pm, SH
Benediction-10 am
Women's Prayer Group,
Hispanic Faith
6 pm, Chapel
Formation, Lectio
Moms’ Bible Study, 6:30 Divina, 7:30 SH
8:30 pm, Classroom
RCIA, 7-8 pm, Library
N. Carolina Mass for Life,
Basilica Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception
Wash. DC, 11:30 am
26
HF Mass 8 am
Boy Scouts,
7 pm, Social Hall
Zumba, 5:45 6:45 pm, FLC
“Women of Praise” benefit for
Terri Crowe, 4 pm
1 FOURTH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME/Boy Scout
Sunday
ST. KD Mass 8 am
HF Mass 10:15 am
HF Hispanic Mass 12:15 pm
Sylvester and Gertrude Fritz
Begins Sunday, January 18th. The theme for our
prayer during the Week this year is “Jesus said to
her: “Give me a drink” (John 4:7).
John Ambrose Family
Thursday, January 22nd is the
Day of Prayer for the Legal
Protection of Unborn Children.
Choir Practice, 9:30 am
Friday January 23rd
Holy Family
8:00 am
Saturday January 24th
Holy Family
5:00 pm
St. Katharine Drexel 7:00 pm
Sunday January 25th
St. Katharine Drexel
8:00 am
Holy Family
10:15 am
Holy Family (Hispanic) 12:15 pm
27
28
HF Rosary 11:30 am HF Mass 8 am
HF Mass 12:15 pm
Bible Study,
10 am, Library
RCIA, 10:30 11:30 am, Library
Zumba, 5:45-6:45 pm
Choir Practice, 7pm FLC
BAA Leadership
Reception, Vespers,
6 - 9 pm, SH
Astronomy Club,
7 pm
29
HF Mass 8 am
30
HF Mass 8 am
TOPS Mtg., 9-11:30 pm, SH
Adoration-8:30 to
10 am
Benediction-10 am
Women's Prayer Group,
6 pm, Chapel
Moms’ Bible Study, 6:30 8:30 pm, Classroom
RCIA, 7-8 pm, Library
Hispanic Faith
Formation, Lectio
Divina, 7:30 SH
Saturday
24
HF Mass 5 pm
ST. KD Mass 7 pm
Cath. Daughters of
Amer. Mtg.,
3:30 pm, Social
Hall
2nd Annual Cath.
Men’s Conf.,
St. Thomas More,
Chapel Hill, 8 am 1 pm
31
HF Mass 5 pm
ST. KD Mass 7 pm
Confirmation
Retreat,
8:30 am - 5 pm, SH
Boy Scouts,
Weeblo, 7-8 pm,
2 Presentation of
the Lord/ World
Day for Consecrated Life/
Blessing of
Candles/Groundhog Day
HF Mass 8 am
Boy Scouts,
7 pm, Social Hall
Zumba - 5:45 6:45 pm, FLC
4
3 St. Blaise/
Blessing of Throats HF Mass 8 am
HF Rosary 11:30 am
HF Mass 12:15 pm Bible Study,
10 am, Library
RCIA, 10:30 11:30 am, Library
Choir Practice, 7pm
Zumba, 5:45-6:45 pm
FLC
Boy Scouts,
Weeblo, 7-8 pm,
Classroom
KofC Council Mtg.,
7 pm, Social Hall
Dance, 7 pm, S Hall
5
HF Mass 8 am
6 First Friday
HF Mass 8 am
TOPS Mtg., 9-11:30 pm, SH
Adoration-8:30 to
12 noon
Benediction-12
Noon
Women's Prayer Group,
6 pm, Chapel
Moms’ Bible Study, 6:30 8:30 pm, Classroom
RCIA, 7-8 pm, Library
4th Deg. Mtg./Social, 6 pm,
Dragon Buffet
7
HF Mass 5 pm
ST. KD Mass 7 pm
January 10 & 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,112.10
Weekly Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5,212.00
ADORATION & BENEDICTION OF
THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
January 23, 2015
Adoration: 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Benediction: 10:00 a.m.
Please use the signup sheets at the entrance of the Church to
indicate your intention to spend an hour in prayer in front
of the Blessed Sacrament. Every hour must be covered.
The Blessed Sacrament cannot be left unattended during
the period of adoration.
Readings for Week of January 18, 2015
1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10;
1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42
Monday:
Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22
Tuesday:
Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c; Mk 2:23-28
Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6
Thursday:
Heb 7:25 — 8:6; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Mk 3:7-12, or
any of a number of readings for the Day of
Prayer
Friday:
Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8, 10-14; Mk 3:13-19
Saturday:
Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Mk 3:20-21
Sunday:
Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31;
Mk 1:14-20
LAY MINISTER SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, January 24:
Lectors: Y. Dixon, Cathy Terranova
Eucharistic Ministers: S. Jones, M. Cassidy, A. Keating,
J. Brown, N. Brown
Altar Servers: W. Ferguson, D. Brown, C. Langton
SUNDAY, January 25:
Lectors: T. Daudel, D. Givens
Eucharistic Ministers: J. Hale, J. McLaughlin, D. Proffit,
B. Purcell, E. Chaney, J. Woodard III
Altar Servers: E. Power, D. Pierce, A. Givens
Sunday:
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
Council Events & Activities
January 21 - Officers Meeting, 7 p.m., Library
February 4 - Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Social Hall
February 5 - 4th Degree Meeting/Social, 6 p.m., Dragon
Buffet
February 8 - Coffee and Donuts after Mass, FLC
February 25 - Officers Meeting, 7 p.m., Library (Moved
because of Ash Wednesday)
Coming in March - Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner - More
info to follow
Benefit for Teri Crowe. Bring your family and friends to
enjoy some awesome music featuring “Women of Praise,” a
women’s choir composed of Albemarle area residents. The
benefit concert is for Teri Crowe and will be held on January
25, 2015 at 4 p.m. here at Holy Family. The concert is free but
a love offering will be collected for Teri who needs to raise
funds for a heart transplant. Please prayerfully consider leaving
a donation at the door. If you can’t make it, please still consider
making a donation to the “Teri Crowe Fund” and sending it to
the church office. Thank you. SEE YOU THERE!!!
Floral Dedication: If you would like to remember
your loved ones by donating flowers for the Altar,
please choose a date and contact Mrs. Cee Cee
Petruncio, Parish Secretary, 338-2521. You are
responsible for selecting the florist, ordering the flowers,
and paying for them. Or you may choose an alternate
method (flowers from your garden, etc.). If you have any
questions, please call the parish office. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Old customs fade slowly, and in 1560 the Council of Trent
tried for significant change in pastoral care of the sick. People
resisted, thinking that the last breath was the right time for the
sacrament. Although physical improvement was often noted
after anointing, it was seen as a kind of bonus, rather than an
expected outcome of a prayer for good health, strength,
patience, and even healing. More than four hundred years later,
many people still do not ask for anointing until it is literally too
late for the person to have reasonable hope of healing, or at
least be aware enough to participate in the ritual. By then, it
may even be too late for viaticum, the true “last rite.”
We have a treasure in our tradition that we seem reluctant to
use. We visit the sick, we anoint those who are in the first crisis
of illness, we give Communion to those who are dying, and we
keep vigil and pray for those close to death. When anointing is
celebrated early enough, optimally when the sick person is still
at Sunday Mass, it can be a source of courage, faith, and hope
for a difficult road ahead. When we anoint our sick, we remind
them that they belong to Christ and a community of faith. We
bring them into the presence of Christ to reconcile, heal, and
give strength and hope. We resist forces that isolate and alienate
the sick; the symbol of touch is a powerful act of acceptance.
Why wait until the crisis of illness is dire before we apply such
a rich remedy to body and soul?
—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
PARK IN DESIGNATED AREAS
ONLY- NOT IN THE AREAS
MARKED “NO PARKING FIRE LANE.” When you park in the
fire lane, it impedes fire trucks and
other emergency vehicles from getting to their
destination. Overflow parking is available at the
VFW next door. Do not park in their reserved
spaces, including the handicapped space. Lots of
parking may also be found at the end of the Holy
Family paved parking lot (the unpaved/dirt area).
Thank you for your cooperation.
Those in nursing homes: Dorothy Dods,
Edney Whiteside, Thomas Britany, Theda
Mahboub, Bill Nolan, and James Campbell
(in Barco).
Those in the Carolina House: Pat Weaver, Rose Henry,
Helene Liles, Marguerite Frost, Eileen Mohr, Ruth Haerich,
and George Byberg.
Those who are ill and/or are in need of our prayer:
Barrett Sturtevant, Ron Hellberg, Amanda Brown, Seth
Soria, Becky Jordan, Teri Crowe (January 1st-March 31st)
Audrey Nell, Anna Roback, Debbie Cheek, Pam Lucas, Bob
and Bette Murphy, Liz Taylor, Diana Knapik, Patty Davis,
Peggy Tufano, Jim McGarrigle, Travis Wright, Scott Seigel,
Elizabeth McGinty, Dorothy Jane Dods, William Dods,
Dorothy Bates, Claudette Limbrick, Ralph Gallop, Michael
Quillen, Helen Bell, and Charlotte Theibert.
(A new quarter has begun. If you would like to add names
to the Prayer List, please contact the Parish Secretary.)
MONUMENTAL DAY! ! !
HOLY NAME OF JESUS CATHEDRAL
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
January 3, 2015 was one of the most historic days in the life of
the Diocese of Raleigh. On that day, Bishop Michael Burbidge
celebrated the Groundbreaking and Rite of Blessing ceremony
on the site where Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral will be
built. Bishop Burbidge expresses his gratitude to all those who
have supported and prayed for this project and asks for your
continued remembrance of this great endeavor for our Diocese
among your intentions.
To view photos and videos from the event, and to learn more
about our new Cathedral, please consider one of the following
resources:
§ DioceseofRaleigh.org or HolyNameCathedralNC.org;
§ Raleigh to Rome weekly video (dioceseofraleigh.org/
content/multimedia);
§ January 2015 edition of the NC Catholics Magazine; or
§ Subscribe to our e-newsletter at DioceseofRaleigh.org.
*Dr. Henry Zaytoun Bishop Burbidge *Mr. Tim Mann
(*Cathedral Committee Co-Chairs)
AROUND THE
DIOCESE
Washington D.C. March for Life
Each January, we remember in a special way our
responsibility to tenderly care for and to honor our
most precious treasure, the gift of life. I invite you to join me in
participating in one or more of the events described below as
an opportunity to witness to the dignity of human life.
1. The North Carolina Mass for Life will be celebrated on
January 22, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at the Basilica Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. I will serve as
Celebrant for the Mass, joined by Bishop Jugis and the faithful
of both the Diocese of Raleigh and the Diocese of Charlotte.
Following the Mass, Bishop Jugis and I will join hundreds of
thousands of people from across the country to offer witness to
the sanctity of all human life as we participate in the National
March for Life.
2. The Nine Days of Prayer, Penance and Pilgrimage Novena
begins on January 17, 2015. This initiative of the United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops serves as a focus for our faith
that all human life is created in the image and likeness of God
and must be gently nurtured and protected.
For more detailed information on each of these activities, see
our Diocesan website at www.dioceseofraleigh.org. As we
begin this New Year, may Our Lord Jesus bless and protect
you and may Mary Our Mother watch over you and guide you
always.
The 2nd Annual Catholic Men’s Conference in Raleigh,
featuring Dave Dinuzzo, Sr., founder of truemanhood.com, is
coming to St. Thomas More Parish in Chapel Hill, on January
24, 2015. Dave DiNuzzo, Sr. is a Catholic husband, father of 4,
author, blogger, evangelist, and retreat master. Dave’s Ministry
is an attempt to spread the concept of authentic masculinity in
the image of Jesus Christ – the TrueMan. TrueManhood works
to teach virtue, while fighting pornography and a term that
Dave coined – “cultural manliness.” Visit http://www.catholic
menofthecarolinas.org/raleigh/ for more information about
Dave, and to register online. Regular cost is $20. Knights of
Columbus, Seniors, and student discounts are available.
[email protected].
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE BULLETIN should
be submitted in writing or by e-mail to the parish
office by 4 p.m. on Friday at least 2 weeks prior to the
event or as soon as possible. Send e-mails to
holyfamily@ embarqmail.com (Attn: Bulletin
Editor). Thank you.
Nazareth Site Presentation Video Now Online
One of the most powerful aspects of the Groundbreaking and Rite of Blessing ceremonies for
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral was a presentation given by Jason Curtis, Principal of Cardinal
Gibbons High School. He showed the audience how truly historic the Nazareth Property really
is and why it is the perfect location for our new cathedral.
Please go to DioceseofRaleigh.org/Videos to view videos from the Diocese.
MINISTERIO HISPANO-ENERO 18, 2015
La Iglesia celebra como Epifanía tres momentos.
Su Epifanía ante los Reyes magos (San Mateo 2, 1-12)
Su Epifanía a San Juan Bautista en el Jordán (San Mateo 3, 13-17)
Su Epifanía a los discípulos y comienzo de su vida pública con el milagro en Caná.
(San Juan 2, 1-11)
VEAMOS LO QUE DICEN LOS PADRES DE LA IGLESIA SOBRE EL BAUTISMO DEL SEÑOR:
San Hipólito, siglo III: Jesús fue a donde Juan y recibió de él el bautismo. Cosa realmente admirable. La corriente
inextinguible que alegra la ciudad de Dios es lavada con un poco de agua. La fuente inalcanzable, que hace germinar la
vida para todos los hombres y que nunca se agota, se sumerge en unas aguas pequeñas y temporales.
San Cirilo de Alejandría, siglo V: "El Hijo unigénito recibe el Espíritu Santo no para sí mismo, sino para instaurar y
restituir a su integridad a la naturaleza entera, ya que, al haberse hecho hombre, la poseía en su totalidad. Puede, por
tanto, entenderse –si es que queremos usar nuestra recta razón, así como los testimonios de la Escritura– que Cristo
no recibió el Espíritu para sí, sino más bien para nosotros en sí mismo: pues por su medio nos vienen todos los bienes.
San Máximo de Turín, siglo V: « ¿Por qué quiso bautizarse, si es santo?» Escucha. Cristo se
hace bautizar, no para santificarse con el agua, sino para santificar el agua y para purificar aquella
corriente con su propia purificación y mediante el contacto de su cuerpo. Pues la consagración de
Cristo es la consagración completa del agua.
Y así, cuando se lava el Salvador, se purifica toda el agua necesaria para nuestro bautismo, y queda
limpia la fuente, para que pueda luego administrarse a los pueblos que habían de venir a la gracia de
aquel baño. Cristo, pues, se adelanta mediante su bautismo, a fin de que los pueblos cristianos
vengan luego tras él con confianza.
Así es como entiendo yo el misterio: Cristo precede, de la misma manera que la columna de fuego iba delante
a través del mar Rojo, para que los hijos de Israel siguieran intrépidamente su camino; y fue la primera en atravesar
las aguas, para preparar la senda a los que seguían tras ella. Hecho que, como dice el Apóstol, fue un símbolo del
bautismo. Y en un cierto modo aquello fue verdaderamente un bautismo, cuando la nube cubría a los israelitas y las
olas les dejaban paso.
Pero todo esto lo llevó a cabo el mismo Cristo Señor que ahora actúa, quien, como entonces precedió a través del
mar a los hijos de Israel en figura de columna de fuego, así ahora, mediante el bautismo, va delante de los pueblos
cristianos con la columna de su cuerpo. Efectivamente, la misma columna, que entonces ofreció su resplandor a los
ojos de los que la seguían, es ahora la que enciende su luz en los corazones de los creyentes: entonces, hizo posible
una senda para ellos en medio de las olas del mar; ahora, corrobora sus pasos en el baño de la fe.
San Gregorio Nacianceno, siglo IV:
Ojalá que estéis ya purificados, y os purifiquéis de nuevo. Nada hay que agrade tanto a Dios como el arrepentimiento
y la salvación del hombre, en cuyo beneficio se han pronunciado todas las palabras y revelado todos los misterios;
para que, como astros en el firmamento, os convirtáis en una fuerza vivificadora para el resto de los hombres; y los
esplendores de aquella luz que brilla en el cielo os hagan resplandecer, como lumbreras perfectas, junto a su inmensa
luz, iluminados con más pureza y claridad por la Trinidad, cuyo único rayo, brotado de la única Deidad, habéis recibido
inicialmente en Cristo Jesús, Señor nuestro, a quien le sean dados la gloria y el poder por los siglos de los siglos. Amén
LA MISIÓN DE JUAN EL BAUTISTA.
La misión de Juan es dar testimonio de la luz que ha de abrirse paso
en las tinieblas (Cf. Jo.1, 6-8). Para ello, invita a la conversión y a la
oración mediante el rito llamado bautismo de Juan. Una invitación a abrir
las puertas del corazón y acoger la luz de Cristo.