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Holy Family Catholic Church
PARROQUIA DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA
Jubilee
Year
of
Mercy
Parish Office:
Hours: 9:00 am-Noon
&
1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Rev. César Vega-Mendoza
Pastor
Rev. Michael Brzezowski
Parochial Vicar
Mr. John Cornell
Deacon
Mr. James Kramper
Deacon
Rev. Thomas Lane
In Residence
V. Rev. Michael Ibach J.C.L.
Affiliate Priest
5315 Tieton Dr.
Yakima, WA 98908
509-966-0830
Fax: 509-965-1742
offi[email protected]
www.holyfamilyyakima.org
Masses
Saturday
5:00 PM (Vigil Mass)
Sunday
7:00 AM
Pastoral Assistants:
9:00 AM
Liturgy
Mary Smith
966-0830
Youth Ministry
Liz Henry
965-3471
Children’s Education:
11:00 AM (Bilingual)
(3yrs-8th Grade)
Rose Meyer
966-0788
Adult Faith Formation:
Amy Baumgardner
966-5344
Office Manager &
Facilities Rental:
Jaci Holzer
966-0830
Executive Assistant
to the Pastor
Dolores Nesta
966-0830
6:30 PM
La�n Mass 1:30 PM
(2nd Sunday of the Month)
Weekdays
In the Chapel
7:00 AM
& 12:15 PM
Saturday
8:15 AM
ReconciliaƟon
Every Saturday 3:00-4:00 PM
Other Ɵmes by Appointment
The Epiphany of the Lord—January 3rd, 2016
Fr. César Vega M.
Fr. Michael Ibach
Deacon Jim Kramper
Fr. Thomas Lane
Fr. Michael Brzezowski
Deacon John Cornell
May the Celebration of the Birth of Our Savior bring you and
your families abundant blessings in the New year. Thank you for
all your support and prayers to us your Priests, Deacons,
Seminarians and Holy Family Staff.
Have a Blessed New Year.
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The Epiphany of the Lord—January 3rd, 2016
FOLLOW THAT STAR!
Reflection for First Reading
Isaiah 60:1-6
In this first reading God's people hear words of encouragement. God is going to "shine on them" again and give them a new opportunity to keep their
covenant and be faithful. If they do that, they will be filled with joy. The
writer also hints of an even more joyous time when the Messiah, Jesus
Christ, will come into the world and persons will come from afar "bearing
gold and frankincense."
Like the Israelites, we often fail to keep our covenant with God. But God,
who is always faithful, offers us another chance to fill our lives with the
peace and joy of God's love.
Reflection for Second Reading
Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6
In the second reading the people of Ephesus are told that the Good News of
Jesus is meant not just for the Jews but for all people. We are called to be
"co-heirs" in the promise of Jesus Christ. That means we share in his work
of salvation by caring for others, by reaching out to those in need, and by
being peacemakers.
Reflection for Gospel
Matthew 2:1-12
The story of the astrologers, or magi, following the light of a distant star is
full of surprises. The astrologers, who were Gentiles, were the first to worship Jesus as the newborn King of the Jews. They found him, not in a palace surrounded by signs of wealth and might, but as a helpless baby in the
arms of Mary, his mother. Yet the astrologers believed and worshiped him,
offering him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Then, Matthew tells us,
full of joy and wonder, they returned to their distant homes.
The astrologers had the faith and wisdom to see in this baby the promised
Messiah. Christ shows himself to us, too, and comes into our lives in many
ways and through many people. If we are people of faith, we will find him
in these little "epiphanies." We will offer him our own gifts—our prayers
and worship, our loving service of others, and our constant faith, even when
it might seem hard to find him.
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The Baptism of the Lord
January 10th, 2016
1st Reading: Isaiah 42:1-4,67
2nd Reading: Acts 10:34-38
MAGNIFICAT
Formation School of
Faith, Leadership
and Lay Ministry
February 20th
Ministries
Rev. Miguel González
Ecclesiology
Bible Study – Gospel of Luke
Thursday mornings, we have began our Scr iptur e Study
on the Gospel of Luke at 10:15-11:45 a.m. in Room 10,
Parish Activity Center. To register, please call Amy at 9665344 or email [email protected].
If childcare is needed please
call as soon as possible.
Fee: $5 Walk-ins are always welcome!
Bishop Joseph Tyson
Catechesis
Stephanie Bafus
9:00 am—1:00 pm
Pastoral Center in
Yakima
5301-A Tieton Drive
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Discussion Questions-Reading 1
What encouragement do we
receive from this reading?
Think about what it might be
like if all "nations walked by
God’s light." How might that
come about? Talk about how
you will help others to share in
the prophet's wonderful vision.
Discuss the themes of light and
darkness that Isaiah writes
about. Where is light of God
most needed in today’s world?
Discussion Questions-Reading 2
How can we spread God's message of hope and love to people
who might not know it? Who
do you know that needs to hear
God's message of hope? What
are some ways that God's message might be most effectively
communicated?
Discussion Questions Gospel
Reflect on some of the "little
epiphanies" in your life. Share
that with others
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SEMINARIANS!
Bishop Tyson
has encouraged
us to pray for
vocations to the
priesthood and religious
life. Henrry Christopher
Méndez is studying at
Mount Angel Seminary. Please keep him
and those who are considering vocations in
Discovering hope and joy in the Catholic faith.
January 2016
Holy Family Catholic Church
Rev. César Vega M., Pastor
Celebrate life all year round
St. John Bosco
St. John Bosco
was moved by the
plight of young
abandoned
boys in
Rome. Using
reason,
religion and
kindness he taught the boys
how to unite their faith with
work and play.
By opening the Oratory of
St. Francis de Sales, he
provided workshops for boys
in shoemaking and tailoring.
He got them off the streets,
educated them, and helped
them find jobs. In 1859, he
founded the Salesians who
were committed to education
and mission work.
Never too busy
As Chancellor of England, St.
Thomas More was swamped
yet always found time to pray.
He said, “I have much very
important business to handle
and I need light and
wisdom…” When you feel
overwhelmed, remember St.
Thomas and ask God for the
“light and wisdom” to meet
your challenges.
“Amen, I say to you, whatever
you did for one of these least
brothers of mine, you
did for me”
(Matthew
25:40).
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January is the month during which
our Church celebrates life. This is when
we take time to recognize that we are
all reflections of God and have great
value in his eyes from the
moment of conception to a
natural death. Celebrating
life means being
pro-human every day of
the year.
Befriend a lonely or
disabled person. Spend
time with someone who
is often alone. Take an
elderly neighbor grocery
shopping or bring her
groceries if she is
housebound. Treat an
intellectually disabled friend to
a movie. Often these folks are
on shoestring budgets, can feel
isolated, and will appreciate the
help and friendship.
Support local food programs.
Volunteer to provide meals to a local
food bank or soup kitchen. Collect
canned goods in your church,
neighborhood, work place, or
community.
Steward your money. Research the
institutions where you spend, save, or
invest your money to find
out what you are
financially supporting.
Does your favorite store
support causes that you
feel ultimately victimize
others or disrespect your
faith and beliefs? Stop
shopping there. Does
your bank fund
organizations you find
offensive? Put your
money elsewhere.
Nurture patience. Ignore
the crying baby at Mass. Respond
to a sharp word with a kind one (even
when you’re right). Let someone ahead
of you in line. People are more
important than schedules.
Why are there
“Doctors of the Church”?
There are thirty-six
Doctors of the Church, which
include St. Therese of Lisieux,
St. Thomas Aquinas, and St.
Augustine. Church
Doctors are saints who
have special intellectual
gifts. These men and
women were found to
have had a deep
understanding and orthodoxy in
their writing and teaching,
particularly in a topic or area.
While this does not mean
that the works themselves
are infallible, the Church
considers the
contributions made by
these Doctors to be good
guides for spiritual life.
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Laying our gifts at the feet of the King
The three Wise Men gave Jesus gifts worthy of a king. We
can also present him with our own royal gifts. While ours
may not be actual gold, frankincense, and myrrh, we can
still give to him the best we have.
Gold: The gift of kings, the “gold” we can
offer the King of Kings is our talents and
abilities. Like gold, our talents do the most
good when given to others.
Frankincense: Frankincense was used as
incense during worship and symbolized the
prayers offered up to God. In the time of Jesus,
frankincense was used by priests whose job it was to
intercede for the people. Our priestly ministry can be
praying daily for those who need it, especially anyone
we know who is struggling and
particularly in need of strength and
comfort.
Myrrh: A spice used to ease
suffering, myrrh was a valuable gift.
Mother Teresa once said, “I serve
because I love Jesus.” Our kindness can be
our “myrrh” offered to God – a valuable gift.
Luke 4:21-30, Live the truth
From the time God promised a
Messiah, his people imagined
a triumphant king with
extraordinary abilities who
would defeat Israel’s
enemies. They didn’t expect
someone ordinary, or even
familiar, like Jesus.
Still, his friends and
neighbors had heard reports
about his amazing deeds and
were excited when he read Isaiah’s
prophecy about the Messiah and
announced its fulfillment in him.
All of that changed when they heard
the tough message Jesus had for the
children of Israel. They wanted a
comforting message from him, not one
that reminded them of how often
they failed God. And when Jesus
mentioned God’s grace to
the Gentiles, a people
they thought were
inferior to themselves,
they became angry and
threw him out. They
forfeited his blessings
because they rejected his
word.
There is no substitute for the
truth, even when it is hard to hear.
Turning our backs on the truth will
close the doors to the kingdom to us.
For a follower of Jesus, living the
truth of the Gospel is the only way to
fully enjoy God’s blessings and grace.
Jan. 1 – Solemnity of the Blessed
Virgin Mary, the Mother of God.
Today, we honor Mary as the Mother
of God. In celebrating this feast, we
honor Mary, but also Jesus as God.
Jan. 3 – Solemnity of the Most Holy
Name of Jesus. In January we celebrate
the Holy Name of Jesus. “At the name
of Jesus every knee should bend, of those
in heaven and on earth and under the
earth” (Philippians 2:10). In fact, the
English letters IHS—representing the
first three Greek letters in Jesus’
name—used to be written over the
doors of Christian homes.
Jan. 13 - St. Hilary of Poitiers (Late
Third Century). St. Hilary converted
to Christianity as a young man and
was elected bishop around 350. St.
Hilary spent most of his office
battling the Arian heresy, which
denied the Divinity of
Christ. He was
exiled to Phrygia
(modern day
Turkey). He
spent his
four-year exile
writing and
teaching against
Arianism until the
emperor begged
him to return home.
Why was Jesus
baptized if he was
without sin?
Much of what Jesus did in his
ministry was to be an example for us.
Though he was sinless, Jesus allowed
himself to be baptized by John as a
visible sign of his
willingness to obey the
Father’s will. Doing the
Father’s will is what he
wants from us. After
Jesus was baptized, the
skies opened up and
the Holy Spirit
descended on Jesus.
“And a voice came from the heavens,
saying, ‘This is my beloved Son, with
whom I am well pleased’” (Matthew
3:17).
Baptism is often called, “The
Gateway Sacrament,” because it is the
first one we receive when coming into
the Catholic Church and the
Sacrament that precedes all the others.
It is usually administered to infants for
that reason. Baptism is key to our own
redemption so it is fitting that Jesus
led the way. We follow him. “There is
the whole mystery: he died for you. In
him you are redeemed, in him you are
saved” (Catechism of the Catholic
Church, No. 1225).
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faithful Catholic living.
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Descubriendo esperanza y gozo en la fe católica.
Enero de 2016
Holy Family Catholic Church
Rev. César Vega M., Pastor
Celebren la vida todo el año
San Juan Bosco
A san Juan Bosco
lo conmovió la
situación de los
jóvenes
abandonados
en Roma.
Usando la
razón, la
religión y el cariño
enseñó a los muchachos a unir
su fe con el trabajo y el
esparcimiento.
Al abrir el Oratorio de san
Francisco de Sales creó talleres
de zapatería y sastrería para los
muchachos. Los sacó de las
calles, los educó y les ayudó a
encontrar empleo. En 1859
fundó los Salesianos que se
dedicaron a la educación y a las
misiones.
Nunca demasiado
ocupados
Como Canciller de Inglaterra
santo Tomás Moro estaba muy
ocupado pero encontró siempre
tiempo para rezar. Decía: “Tengo
obligaciones importantísimas y
necesito luz y sabiduría para
hacerles frente…” Cuando
se sienta desbordado, recuerde a
santo Tomás y pídale a Dios la
“luz y la sabiduría” para hacer
frente a sus retos..
“En verdad les digo que
cuanto hicieron a uno de estos
hermanos míos más pequeños, a
mí me lo hicieron”
(Mateo 25:40).
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Enero es el mes en el que nuestra
Iglesia celebra la vida. Es cuando
dedicamos tiempo a reconocer que
somos reflejos de Dios y que poseemos
gran valor a sus ojos desde el
momento de la concepción
hasta nuestra muerte natural.
Celebrar la vida significa
apoyar al ser humano cada
día del año.
Entable amistad con
una persona solitaria o
discapacitada. Pase tiempo
con alguien que esté
frecuentemente solo. Lleve
a una vecina mayor de
compras o tráigale la compra
a casa si no puede salir.
Invite al cine a un amigo con
discapacidades intelectuales.
A menudo estas personas tienen
poco dinero, pueden sentirse
aisladas y apreciarán la ayuda y la
amistad.
Apoye programas locales de
alimentos. Haga voluntariado en la
sección de alimentos de un banco de
alimentos o comedor de beneficencia
local. Recoja alimentos envasados en su
iglesia, barrio, lugar de trabajo o
comunidad.
Administre su dinero. Infórmese sobre
las instituciones en las que gasta, ahorra
o invierte su dinero para averiguar qué
está apoyando
económicamente. ¿Apoya
su tienda favorita causas
que en su opinión
victimizan a los demás o
faltan al respeto a su fe y a
sus creencias? Deje de
comprar allí. ¿Su banco
financia a organizaciones
que le parecen ofensivas?
Ponga su dinero en otro
lugar.
Desarrolle la
paciencia. No haga caso
al bebé que llora en misa.
Conteste a una palabra insolente con
otra amable (aunque usted lleve razón).
Cédale el puesto en la fila a alguien. Las
personas son más importantes que los
horarios.
¿Por qué hay
“Doctores de la Iglesia”?
Hay treinta y cinco doctores
de la Iglesia y entre ellos se
encuentran santa Teresa de
Lisieux, santo Tomás de
Aquino y san Agustín. Los
doctores de la Iglesia son
santos que tienen dones
intelectuales especiales.
Se considera que estos
hombres y mujeres
muestran un entendimiento más
profundo de la ortodoxia en sus
escritos y enseñanzas, sobre todo
en temas específicos.
Aunque sus obras no son
infalibles, la Iglesia
considera que las
contribuciones de estos
doctores son buenas guías
para la vida espiritual.
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Coloquen sus dones a los pies del Rey
Los tres Reyes Magos entregaron a Jesús dones dignos de un rey.
Nosotros también podemos entregarle nuestros dones reales.
Aunque los nuestros no sean oro, incienso y mirra sí que
podemos entregarle lo mejor que tenemos.
Oro: El don de los reyes, el “oro” que
podemos darle al Rey de Reyes es nuestro
talento y nuestras habilidades. Igual que el oro,
nuestros talentos son más útiles cuando los
entregamos a los demás.
Incienso: El incienso se usaba durante las
celebraciones litúrgicas y simbolizaba la
ofrenda a Dios de las plegarias. En tiempos de Jesús el incienso
lo usaban los sacerdotes cuyo trabajo era interceder por la
gente. Nuestro ministerio sacerdotal puede rezar a diario
por los necesitados, especialmente por los que
tienen dificultades y requieren fuerza y
consuelo.
Mirra: La mirra, una especia que calmaba
el dolor, era un valioso regalo. La madre
Teresa dijo una vez: “Sirvo porque amo a
Jesús”. Nuestra bondad puede ser la “mirra”
ofrecida a Dios: un valioso regalo.
Lucas 4:21-30,
Vivan la verdad
Desde el momento en el que Dios
prometió un mesías, su pueblo se
imaginó un rey triunfante con
habilidades extraordinarias
que derrotaría a los
enemigos de Israel. No se
esperaban a alguien normal,
e incluso familiar, como
Jesús.
Con todo, sus amigos y
vecinos habían oído hablar de
sus extraordinarios actos y les
entusiasmó cuando él leyó la
profecía de Isaías sobre el mesías
y anunció que se estaba cumpliendo
en él.
Todo eso cambió cuando escucharon el
duro mensaje que Jesús tenía para los hijos
de Israel. Querían un mensaje consolador,
no uno que les recordara cuántas veces
le habían fallado a Dios. Y
cuando Jesús mencionó
la gracia de Dios a los
gentiles, gentes
inferiores según ellos,
se enfurecieron y lo
expulsaron. Perdieron
sus bendiciones
porque rechazaron su
palabra.
No hay sustituto para la
verdad aunque sea difícil
escucharla. Darle la espalda a la
verdad nos cerrará las puertas del
reino. Para los seguidores de Jesús,
vivir la verdad del Evangelio es la
única forma de disfrutar plenamente
de las bendiciones y la gracia de Dios.
1 de enero – Solemnidad de la Bendita
Virgen María, Madre de Dios. Hoy
celebramos a María como madre de Dios.
Al celebrar esta fiesta veneramos a María,
pero también a Jesús como Dios.
3 de enero – Solemnidad del Santísimo
Nombre de Jesús. En enero celebramos el
Santo Nombre de Jesús. “Para que al
nombre de Jesús toda rodilla se doble en
los cielos, en la tierra y en los abismos”
(Filipenses 2:10). De hecho en el umbral
de los hogares cristianos se solía escribir las
letras IHS que representan las tres primeras
letras del nombre de Jesús en griego.
13 de enero – San Hilario de Poitiers
(finales del siglo III). San Hilario se
convirtió de joven al cristianismo y fue
nombrado obispo alrededor del año 350.
San Hilario dedicó la mayoría de su
tiempo a combatir la herejía arriana que
negaba la divinidad de
Cristo. Fue desterrado a
Frigia (moderna
Turquía). Pasó los
cuatro años de su
existencia
escribiendo y
predicando
contra el
arrianismo hasta
que el emperador le
suplicó que regresara.
¿Por qué fue bautizado
Jesús aunque estaba
libre de pecado?
Mucho de lo que Jesús hizo durante su
ministerio lo hizo para darnos ejemplo.
Aunque estaba libre de pecado Jesús dejó
que Juan lo bautizara
para dar una señal
visible de su
obediencia a los
deseos del Padre. Él
quiere que nosotros
cumplamos los deseos
del Padre. Cuando
Jesús fue bautizado,
los cielos se abrieron y
el Espíritu Santo
descendió sobre él. “Y
una voz que salía de los cielos decía: ‘Éste es
mi Hijo amado, en quien me complazco”
(Mateo 3:17).
A menudo nos referimos al bautismo
como el sacramento que es la “puerta de
entrada” a la Iglesia porque es el primero
que recibimos al ingresar en la Iglesia
católica y el que precede a todos los demás.
Por esa razón se administra a los bebés. El
bautismo es la llave de nuestra propia
redención así que es lógico que Jesús nos
sirviera de guía. Nosotros lo seguimos.
“Ahí está todo el misterio: Él padeció por
ti. En él eres rescatado, en él eres salvado”
(Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica, no. 1225).
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la vida en la fe católica
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The Epiphany of the Lord—January 3rd, 2016
WELCOME TO HOLY FAMILY CHURCH
If this is your first time at Holy Family, welcome and be sure to pick up a registration card at the Welcoming Desk or call the Parish
Office at 966-0830 and we will be glad to assist you. If you are looking for a church home, we invite you to become a member of
Holy Family.
Special Announcements
Catholics Returning Home
Holy Family Parish Welcomes You!
Were you, or someone you know, raised a
Catholic but do not come or seldom come to
Church anymore? Are you a Catholic who
feels separated from the Church? Would you
like to feel at home in the Catholic Church
again?
The Catholics Returning Home (CRH) Team is
here for you to answer your questions and to
offer information and
materials to help you with your decision.
If you would like to schedule a One to One visit with one of our team members, please call
Cathy Schlieman at 833-9456. CRH Team
Members: Jeff and Cathy Schlieman, Mary
Hamelin, Jack Greif, and Claudia Bouchey.
Sessions begin January 10th for 6 weeks.
A GIFT FOR
YOU!
Rediscover Jesus
by Ma7hew Kelly.
Please take one
they are located
at all the exits.
Read and share
with your friends
and family.
Rosary in Honor of the Unborn
On the 5th Saturday of the month the
KC’s will lead the Rosary in honor of
the unborn before the Saturday Vigil
Mass at 4:30 on January
30th. Please plan to join us on those
4 weekends of the year.
Mass of Anointing & Senior Luncheon
Will take place on Thursday, January 21st.
Please make plans to join us and give us a call
before Wednesday, January 20th.
Pew Pad Contributions: We would like to
begin work on finishing
the church and Chapel
with the Pew Pads.
The cost for the Chapel
will be
roughly $16,000.00 and
the Church $65,000.00,
If you would like to
make a donation, please
mark your check for this
purpose.
Women’s Bible Study:
Monday’s at 6:30pm, in Room 5
of our Ac vity Center, For more
informa!on contact: Office of
Adult Faith Forma on @
966-5344 or email
[email protected]
WE STILL NEED YOU!
PEOPLE WHO CAN SEW ARE BADLY NEEDED ON TUESDAY MORNINGS TO
HELP MAKE THE ALTAR LINENS AND VESTMENTS FOR OUR PRIESTS. PERHAPS GIVING ONE YEAR TO THIS MINISTRY COULD BE YOUR GIFT TO THE
PARISH. THE SEWING MINISTRY MEETS ON TUESDAYS FROM 9:30 AM TO
NOON IN THE BRIDES ROOM OFF THE CHURCH FOYER.
Over 200 Nativity Scenes
St. John Parish in Naches will be the setting for an
amazing display of over 200 Nativity Scenes, one
that has over 1,000 pieces. Father Richard House,
pastor of St. John, has been collecting nativities for
20 years. Clay, wood, glass, straw, stone, and tin
are but a few of the materials out of which the figures are made. They range in size from over 5" to
less than one inch. The collection will be open to
the public Sunday, January 3 from 11:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. St. John is located at 206 Moxee Ave. in
Naches. Admission is free, but a donation of nonperishable food items that will be distributed to local
food banks will be gladly accepted. Any questions,
please call (509) 653-2534. Thank you.
Young Adult Fellowship
Holy Family Parish has been blessed with outstanding Religious
Educa on and Youth Ministry departments. And now, Holy
Family Office of Adult Forma on is working on coordina ng a
“Young Adult Fellowship” beginning January 30th. Once a
month we will be hos ng a dinner & fellowship following a Saturday evening mass. These fellowship evenings are for all
young adults, singles, couples, families, etc. More informa on
is coming soon!
If you are interested in helping in any way, please contact Amy
at the Office of Adult Faith Forma on, 966-5344 or
[email protected]
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The Epiphany of the Lord—January 3rd, 2016
By: Natalie Tansill
I was the kid who knew Santa was real but I never had pictures with him. This was not because my parents were
against the jolly man, but it was because I had pictures
with other Christmas characters instead.
Instead of pictures of me crying on Santa's Lap, I sat sobbing on one of three overdressed guys' laps. Sound awkward? It was. You know exactly what I'm talking about
though if you celebrate Three Kings Day. Those guys were
dressed as the Magi. (My childhood anxiety – whose lap
do I sit on?)
In some cultures Christmas is reserved for prayer, and
Three Kings Day is when gifts are received and exchanged. The tradition was that since they brought gifts to
Jesus, we would get three gifts from them on the morning
of January 6th (under our beds and only if we left grass
and water for the camels outside . . . of course.)
I didn't understand why they simply didn't place my gifts in
a box and ship it. It would have saved them time and the
hassle of having to ride camels through my neighborhood.
(Keep in mind, I believed reindeer could fly at this point.)
Jan. 15th – 17th, 2016
Confirmation
Retreat
Sunday, Jan. 17th, 2016
Parent/Sponsor
Meeting
@ 11AM in Chapel
Classes resume on Jan. the 6th
Him in a box. Shifting our focus on what we can give
Him frees us to receive His love the way He
wants to give it.
The Magi did exactly that, and to Christ the true
present was their presence.
Ultimately, the best gift we can give to God is our
hearts, and in return He gives us His. He doesn't
want just our time, our talents, or our money – but
more importantly – to make ourselves present to
Him. Jesus talks about this and says, 'Father, they
are a gift to me.' (John 17:24)
But frankly, the question I should have asked myself was
what made them hand deliver their presents, not to me, but The Magi came and knelt before the child Jesus, beto the baby Jesus.
cause He alone was worth their worship. He wants us
to give Him our entire being. That is what He deThe Magi brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the
Christ Child and they made themselves present to the insires the most and He is worth our worship
fant Jesus. Anyone could have delivered the gifts on behalf and adoration.
of the kings, but they chose to travel for months just to see
a 'child with Mary his mother' (Matthew 2:11); now that's a
commitment.
Something to think about
What astounds me is that they traveled thousands of miles
and they left empty handed. All we remember is that they
brought three gifts and we never think about the fact that
there was nothing that they took back with them. The only
thing they came to do was worship the newborn Christ
and give Him gifts.
They had nothing to gain out of their visit to Bethlehem. How often do we go to Mass with the only purpose of worshipping God and not expect anything in
return?
Make yourself present to
Him and give Him the present He never stops asking
for; your heart.
"All High School students in grades 9 - 12 and
Incoming Freshmen are welcome, 6:30-8:30"
If we're focused on what we can get out of God and not
what we can give to Him, then our worship is selfish. Christ
is faithful, but when we expect something in return we put
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January 6th - Group Resumes
January 13 – Regular Group
January 20th – Regular Group
January 27th - Regular Group
The Epiphany of the Lord—January 3rd, 2016
Sacraments/Faith Formation
Children’s Ministries: PRESCHOOL THRU GRADE 5
Middle School Ministries: GRADES 6, 7 & 8 - Middle School
Baptism Preparation: Infant Baptisms take place on the 1st, 3rd & 5th weekends during Mass; and on the 2nd & 4th weekends in the chapel at 10:30. Par ents r equesting baptism for children are expected to attend two preparation sessions prior to your
child's baptism. Godparents are also encouraged to attend. Please register ahead of
time, and if you need childcare you must call the office, 509-966-5344.
Next Classes: January 11th & 25th 6:00pm
RCIA: The RCIA is a process of conversion that involves personal prayer, support of the
parish community, and learning about the Catholic faith. It prepares one to embark on a journey of faith that leads to a lifelong commitment as a Catholic. All Catholics are called to daily
conversion and renewal – to be on the faith journey.
Please pray for those entering the RCIA and embarking on their journey of faith. We meet
every Tuesday evening in the Parish Activity Center.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining the RCIA process, or to request childcare,
please call the office of Adult Faith Formation at 966-5344, email
[email protected] or call the Parish Office at 966-0830.
Announcements
The Haven: Yakima’s Catholic
Young Adult Group: The Haven at 810 S. 16th Ave. Faith
study at 7 pm on Thursday’s
all people ages 18-35 are invited! Like “The Haven” on
Facebook to keep up to date
on all ac vi es .
For more informa on
Contact
Ben Sullivan at
1-314-330-7634
OPERATION THANK YOU
of Yakima Valley
We send boxes of items
FREE to our troops and
vets. We need names and
addresses so we can send
these items. You can call
Dixie Boyce at 575-7832 or
email her at: [email protected]
Special Announcements
Annual Catholic Appeal
Update so far we have had 316 families who have so generously turned in
their pledge to the ACA. We are a
parish with about 1200 Families. Our
goal is to have 100% participation so
far we have 316 pledges roughly
26.33% of our families participating.
If you would like to participate please
take an envelope and mail it in to our
office or simply place it in the collection basket.
Monthly Collec on
1200 Households
Average Needed Weekly $16,000
December Collec
Opera!ng Funds
1. $19601.50
2. $11964.00
3. $18899.00
4. 9494.00
Total: $59958.50
on 2015
Reserve
$1497.00
$712.00
$245.00
$136.00
$2590.00
Catholics Returning Home
Sessions begin January 10th
Sundays at 10:30 am
Brides Room (across from the
Gift Shop)
Holy Door of Mercy
Holy Family is invited on Sunday,
January 3rd at the 11:00 am and 1:00
pm masses to pass through the Holy
Door of Mercy, the main front door
of the Cathedral to gather for Mass
and special pilgrimage during this Holy Year. On
your specific day, the Cathedral Parish will pray
for your parish community, publicly recognize
pilgrims from your parish and extend a warm
greeting to the visitors. As a visible sign of the
Church’s universal communion, special indulgences are granted to those who pass through,
with the usual conditions of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Prayer for Our Holy Father and his
intentions.
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KC Breakfast
Sunday, January 17th.
Breakfast will be
served from 7:30 to
11:00 am.
Dona ons at the door.
Proceeds go for KC
Projects
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The Epiphany of the Lord—January 3rd, 2016
Ministries & Groups
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Chaplet of Divine Mercy is sung on the
1st Tuesday of the month at 3:00 pm.
Adoration: Tuesdays from 8:00 to
5:45 ending with Benediction.
HOLY FAMILY NURSERY:
Ages 4 and Under The Childcare Center
at Holy Family church is available during
the Saturday 5:00 pm Mass and Sunday
9:00 am & 11:00 am Masses. We invite
all other children to attend Mass with
their families.
PRAY AND PLAY!!
“Basketball -a decade of the Rosary- and
reflection” Join us on Tuesdays from 6:00
to 7:00 a.m. Call Tom Kelleher for more
information at 494-3738. All adults (22
and older) are welcome!!!!!
PRAYER INTENTIONS
Sister Janet Strong -Tel: 576-0931;
email: [email protected], our
Diocesan religious Hermit, would like us
to know that she is very happy to pray,
before the Blessed Sacrament, for any
intentions that might be referred to her.
If you have wondered about how to
plan a vigil and funeral liturgy contact
Deacon Jim at 945-5432 after 4pm
FREE MEDICAL CLINIC
Union Gospel Mission together
with St. Vincent De Paul presents a FREE
Medical Clinic. Dr. Crafts, MD & Alondra
Garibay ARNP, will be seeing patients on
Thursdays from 5:00 to 8:00 pm in the Parish Activity Center, Rm 2. 5502 West
Chestnut. All are welcome.
For questions you may contact:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Facebook.com/yugmc
[email protected]
or call 509-853-4327.
HOLY FAMILY MOMS:
If you are interested in sharing ideas, talking about your children, connecting with
other Catholic Moms or just hanging out,
join our group. On the 1st and 3rd
Wednesday of the month from 9:30 to
11:30 at the Holy Family Activity Center
Room 14. Childcare is available. If you
have any questions please call Rose Meyer
at 966-0788.
“Holy Grounds”
Elizabeth Ministry is a wonderful ministry in our parish
that takes time to congratulate
new parents and welcome you
new ‘lil’ one into our faith community. Do you know someone who is
pregnant, or someone with a new baby?
Please call Kathleen Silvernail at 972-0680
so that she can send an Elizabeth Ministry
visitor to gift them with a gift bag filled
with goodies and helpful information. Our
calls have been few and far between this
past year–let’s reach out & welcome our
newest parish members!
PRAISERCISE
Praise and Exercise to get strong for God
Have fun getting faith fit and body fit!
Out of shape, in shape, or over-shaped?
Ladies...You are invited!
1:15-2:45pm-Mondays & Wednesdays
Right after the 12:15 Mass
Bring a mat, sneakers & a friend!
Where? In the Gym. Questions?
Call Cathy Schlieman at 833-9456
Elizabeth Ministry Bereavement offer s
support for women who have suffered the
loss of a baby to miscarriage. In this time of
grief and questions please call Christine
Levitan at 901-4995 to receive helpful information and resources. And if you wish,
the opportunity to talk with someone who
has been through this difficult experience.
If you are interested in volunteering with
one of the Elizabeth Ministry teams,
please contact Amy at the Office of Adult
Faith Formation, 966-5344, for more
information
Knitting & Crocheting
for Jesus: A pr ayer shawl
ministry: Caring, Comfort
and Celebration is what Knitting & Crocheting for Jesus does. Knitters & those
who Crochet, knit & crochet at home and
during our Prayer shawl gatherings twice a
month (2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 9:3011:00am). If you know someone who
needs Caring or Comfort or has an event to
Celebrate please call Mary Patrick 9521974 or the parish office. More knitters &
those who crochet are also needed. Come
and Knit or Crochet for Jesus.
Holy Family Men’s Ministry
Please join the other men in the parish for
one of our Men’s Ministry Programs.
The Journey – Mondays at 7:00pm
The Journey is an opportunity to grow
closer to Christ and in the process become
in influencer to those in your life
That Man is You! – Thursdays -7:00pm.
That Man is You! – Fridays - 6:00am.
That Man is You!
explores the true dignity of fatherhood and becoming a man
after God’s own heart.
Please call the Parish Office for
more information 509-966-0830.
after Mass Fellowship
Coffee and donuts every weekend. Coffee hours will follow
the 7:00, 9:00 am Masses.
Come visit and have a latte or coffee.
Help Stop Abortion!
Please join Greg Sherman and Nathan
Stone in representing Holy Family's crusade against abortion. Tuesday mornings
from 9-11:00 and Wednesday mornings
from 9-11:00, people committed to ending abortion walk with signs in front of
the Planned Parenthood abortion clinic
on 11th Ave & Tieton Dr. Please contact
Nathan at 966-3216 for more information.
FLOWER REMEMBRANCE
•
Cheryl Roberts & Frank: In loving memory of Cheryl’s mom,
Gloria Gellert on the anniver sary of her death, Christmas Eve
Day, December 24, 2010 Christmas Blessings, we love you &
miss you.
•
Carla, Joey & Renae Weedin: In
loving memory of husband and father
Bob Weedin and mother and
Grandmother Joyce Holland.
•
Virginia Weedin: In loving memory
of my son Robert Weedin on the anniversary of his death, Jan 8th.
LOW GLUTEN HOSTS
We have low Gluten hosts available if
you need them. Check with the Parish
Office.
PRAYER HOTLINE:
For any prayer requests call Barb
McKinney at 945-0477 or email:
[email protected]
If you’d like to become a member of
the prayer hotline please call Barb.
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concerning that issue as regards to a bishop,
priest, deacon or diocesan employee or volunteer. Please call (888) 276-4490.
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