Our Lady Help of ChristiansOur Lady Help of Christianswww.olhc-parish.org

Abington, Pennsylvania ~ Parish Community “ONE FAMILY - SHARING GIFTS - SERVING CHRIST” TO ALL WELCOME!

We welcome our parishioners and visitors to our weekend celebra ons. Our Lady Help of Chris ans is a faith community in the Brentwood area of Abington, PA.

We are a family united in God’s love and in service to one another.

PARISH ORGANIZATIONSAdult Faith Forma onBereavement MinistryEucharis c Adora onCYOFinance Commi eeHelping Hearts MinistryHoly Name SocietyLiturgy Commi eePastoral CouncilPrayer Group

R.C.I.A.Religious Educa on ProgramRespect LifeRosary GroupSanctuary SocietySt. Vincent De Paul Society55+ And OverThe Eucharis c Apostles of Divine MercyE.P.I.C. YouthGroup

CONTRIBUTIONS AND OFFERINGSThe funding necessary to operate our Church must come from the regular and sacrifi cial gi s of our parishioners

and visitors. We thank you for your generosity!

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGERegistered parishioners planning to be married should contact the rectory

six months prior to the wedding date to make arrangements.

PARISH PASTORAL STAFFFather Anthony W. Janton, Pastor

Deacon Joseph T. RooneyDeacon John J. Nucero

Bishop Joseph F. Mar noFather Francis A. Farsaci, OSA

Father Christopher Drennen, OSAMrs. Jennifer Bellantoni, OLHC Prep Director

Religious Educa on, 215-887-3466 ext. 19Duncan Fischley, Youth Minister

Mrs. Linda Sniscak, Music MinistryMrs. Pamela McAfee, Business Manager

Mrs. Donna Cunningham, Parish SecretaryMrs. Denise Keefe, Parish Secretary

Mr. Thomas McKeegan, Maintenance Supervisor

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Saturday: Please call for appt.

Summer Weekly Hours: 9:00am - 3:30pm

Rectory Offi ce closed on all Na onal Holidays & Sundays.

WORSHIP - EUCHARISTSaturday Evening Vigil Mass: 5pmSunday Masses: 8am, 10:30am & 12noonWeekday Mass: 8am Monday Eucharis c Adora on

Watch Last Sunday’s Mass& Today’s 8am Mass Live:Visit www.olhc-parish.org & click the link to view Last Sunday’s Mass or Todays 8am Mass Live.

HOLYDAYS OF OBLIGATIONVigil:5:30pm; 8am, 12noon & 7pmHoliday Mass: 8:30am

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATIONConfessions: Saturdays, 4 - 4:30pmAdvent/Lent: Saturdays a er 8am Mass

CHURCH & RECTORY1500 Marian Rd.Abington, PA 19001215-886-3456215-886-1952 Fax: 215-886-7312

QUEEN OF ANGELS REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL401 Easton Rd.Willow Grove, PA 19090215-659-6393Fax: 215-659-6377

REGISTRATIONThose wishing to register in the parish should call the Rectory during regular business hours to make an appointment.

PARISH MEMBERA parishioner is one who belongs to the parish family. As such, he/she is formally registered and is commi ed to the parish through par cipa on in the life of the parish family: spiritually, socially and fi nancially.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMBap sms may be scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.

Parents who wish to present their child for Bap sm should call the rectory to make arrangements. Arrangements can be made during

pregnancy. Informa on will then be given for Pre-Jordan classes, are off ered by appointment through the rectory.

Our parish was founded on December 8, 1953.

Our Church was dedicated in 1963.

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Dear Friends: Greetings and Welcome! Happy New Year! We continue to celebrate the blessed season of Christmas! It was certainly a wonderful time here again at our parish. I continue to be grateful to all who participated in our Christmas Celebrations and to all who supported our parish again this Christmas. You can see the wonderful response to our Christmas collection reported in this bulletin. Thank you one and all! I was happy to see so many visitors to our parish at Christmas. All are welcome! This weekend we celebrate the beautiful feast, Solemnity of the Epiphany. It celebrates the manifestation of Jesus to the nations. The three wise men, Magi, represent the nations. As we will pray in our responsorial psalm: “Lord, every nation on earth will adore You!” Throughout the Christmas Season we hear about the gift that God has given us, the gift of Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us. This gift is Jesus, the Word made flesh. Today, our Feast of the Epiphany, is the so called “public announcement” of this gift of salvation. As we continue our celebration of this Eucharist, we pray for the grace to have the open-heartedness of the Magi, our “three Wise Men,” in this coming New Year. All we have is a gift from God. Let us not let the blessedness and joy of this beautiful Christmas Season leave us as we continue in the New Year. We are grateful for God’s continued love manifested in the birth of the Savior, in the Eucharist we share here at this Holy Altar, and in each other, our faith is so important, every day. Again my thanks for all you do here at OLHC, your presence, support, participation and assistance in our various programs and activities, you are a blessing for me. Thank you! Happy New Year! Fr. Janton...

MASSES FOR THE WEEK Mon. 1/6 8:00 Robert L. Hetzel St. Andre Bessette Tues. 1/7 8:00 Anna & Daniel White St. Raymond of Penafort Wed. 1/8 8:00 Anna & Daniel White Thurs. 1/9 8:00 Catherine Farnan Fri. 1/10 8:00 Sally Finnegan Sat. 1/11 8:00 John Chynoyeth Please pray for our sick: Dot Clinton, Marian Price, Margaret Urban, Mary Loughery, Mary Di Camillo, Michael Bender, Stephanie Rondinelli, Gabby Pelligrino, Drake McGrath, Barton Cahan, Nina Pham, John Meiszner, Eileen Delaney, Charles Conroy, Robert Gaffney, Rosie Wilkerson, Donald Elliot, Roseanne Tull, Patricia Everitt, Hal Diamond, Jeannette Mulholland, Kirsten Jacoby, Gregg Galbreath, Michael McDevitt, Rita Bennett, Richard Tarves, Mary Anne Burke, Ryan Kraenbring, Anthony DiToro, Lynda Nelson-Marziani, Maureen Colaberdino, and Eric Lewis. Please pray for our deceased: Louis Rieffel, Helen Misko and Paul Viegler. Please pray for those serving in our armed forces: Duke Ferro, Angelo Melendez III, Ted Walton, Angelique Mastellar and Brian McNamara. FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR To order flowers at the Altar please call the rectory at 215-886-3456. Donation $45.00

FAMILY FRIENDLY BEEF AND BEER Benefits: GABRIELLA’S JOURNEY. Sat. 1/11/20, 6 to 10pm OLHC. Gabriella’s only cure is a bone marrow transplant. Through God’s grace a donor has been found, but much help is needed to make this happen. Please help give her a new chance at LIFE. $35pp, 2 for $60. Kids 10 and under $15. Please visit gofundme.com/f/a-fight-for-a-cure or contact Teresa at 215-783-9553.

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TODAYS READINGS First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 Light. Without it we would not be able to see. It is no accident that in the beginning the first thing God created was light. And it was good. One special property of light is that it is not diminished by the number of people using it. No matter how many people are already outside on a sunny day, there is no less sunlight for the next person on the scene. Whether the light is from the sun, from a star, from God, or from Christ, it is available to all and diminished by none. Isaiah speaks of the light shining forth from Jerusalem after the Chosen People returned from exile. It guided them back home, but it was also a beacon for people beyond the sea or across the desert. They were invited to witness the glory of God as well. Similarly, the star over Bethlehem was not only visible to the people of Judah. It led the magi as they journeyed from their home in the east (probably Persia). Not everyone accepted the light (Herod), but it shone forth for all. The light of Christ continues to be revealed all over the world, just as it was during Paul’s time. We are all members of the same body, equally illuminated by the light and promise of Christ. How can you and your community be welcoming to all who are drawn to the light of Christ? DECEMBER 22ND STEWARDSHIP REPORT Sunday Collection: $11,154.00 Thank You! Envelopes: 225 Candles: $117.00

CHRISTMAS COLLECTION $31,185.00 Thank You!

KIDS BASKETBALL CLINIC 1ST & 2ND grade Boys and Girls are invited to attend the

clinic on Saturday mornings starting in January 2020 and running for about 8 weeks. There is no cost! It will be held at the QOA Gym at St. David’s at 8am. Please bring a basketball for your child’s age level. The kids will run drills, scrimmage, and have fun. We also need Dads and Moms to volunteer to coach. All coaches must have their clearances

on file in their parish in order to coach.

DEACONS CORNER The Annunciation to Mary is one of the more inspirational accounts in the New Testament. The angel appears to Mary and tells her she will conceive a child who will be great and called Son of the Most High, after which she responds in wonder how this could be since she has no relations with a man. The angel reminds her that this will be accomplished through the power of the Holy Spirit and he reminds Mary that her relative Elizabeth who was considered barren has now conceived a child herself. The final line is what ultimately describes the power of God’s miracles when the angel says “nothing will be impossible for God.” This is not just some idle promise. We see throughout salvation history where God has done what appears to be the impossible. As far back as Genesis, He promises Sarah that despite her old age she would bear a son. And parting the Red Sea so the Israelites would be able to flee from the Egyptians would appear to be quite an impossible feat. If we look at these miracles from a totally human perspective, they are impossible. But the impossible becomes possible once we come to accept His plan. When the Word of God is accepted by us, something new happens, thanks to the power of the Holy Spirit, something new and surprising, such as a son born of a virgin or born to a woman of advanced age. God is omnipotent. He is unlimited in what He can do. So we need to take care not to limit God. What are the seemingly impossible things in our life? Is it dealing with a loved one caught up in addiction, or a serious health problem, or dealing with an estranged family member? We look at these situations and feel lost and hopeless. No matter how frightening our personal impossibilities appear to us, remember that He is an all-powerful God who loves us and is willing to intervene mightily on our behalf. If you have a question about your faith or on Church teachings, please submit your question to Deacon John Nucero at johnnucero@comcast.net. Thank you.

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MISSIONARY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Are you looking for a chance to do a little bit of Missionary work to help the poor and the needy? Is God Calling you? Father Chuck’s Challenge is inviting you to join us in our funding campaign for homes that are to be built for the poor in Haiti and Nicaragua. We are in need of volunteers. We will have a Q & A meeting on Jan. 13, 2020. For more info please contact Kathy John @ 215-646-1399.

EPIC/FAITHALIVE

Come, let us adore him! If you or your student is interested in finding out more about the Annual

Steubenville Conference contact Duncan at 636-346-7547 or e.p.i.c.inform@gmail.com ,

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QUEEN OF ANGELS UPDATES 1/8/2020 QOA Visit Day from 10 to 11am. Come see all the wonderful things we have to offer! RSVP at kodoherty@qoaschool.org or call 215-309-4028 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION begins on 1/29. Please consider supporting the Queen of Angels Regional Catholic School “Choirs of Angels” Fund when making your end of year donations! CYO NEWS St. David/OLHC is holding a Trivia Night Fundraiser on Sat. 1/25 at 8pm at OLHC. $20/pp Teams can be 2-10 people. Contact Nicole @ ndernoski@gmail.com. Like us on FB. Stay up to date on all CYO news! facebook.com/SDOLHC

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DISCIPLES Are you in your 20s and 30s, and looking to deepen your understanding and relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer and theological discussion? We invite you to attend our Disciples’ Night at St. Catherine’s on Thurs., Jan. 9TH , to conclude our series “ Living the Beatitudes”. Mass at 7pm in the Chapel, followed by refreshments in the Farmhouse, and then a talk and discussion at 8pm. We meet the first Thursday of each month. If you have questions contact kimmy.orourke@gmail.com

ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY

St. Vincent de Paul Society assists our neighbors who have urgent financial need. If you know of any local individuals, regardless of their religion, who require assistance please contact us by leaving a message at 215-886-3456. Someone will return calls within 24 hours. Please help fund this worthy cause by contributing regularly to the Poor Boxes in Church.

SAFE ENVIORNMENT PROGRAM Any adult who volunteers in an activity in which children are present is required to have on file at the rectory a PA State Police Criminal Record, Child Abuse History Clearance, Mandated Reporter Training, a Volunteer Disclosure Statement & to attend a Safe Environment Class entitled, Protecting God’s Children. To complete the on-line module for Mandated Reporter Training, for information or to register go to www.childyouthprotection.org

OLHC 55 AND OVER CLUB! We are very welcoming and open to making new friends! Please come check us out on Fri. 1/10 at

11:30am in the church hall. We have a stair- chair. Call Joan at 215-938-7036. Looking forward to

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