Epiphany –Three Kings January6-7th 2018

(INC)) PARISH ACTIVITIES GROUP

· Monthly 50/50 Drawing - Reminder - $5 per entry, and since this drawing takes place electronically, just make your donation in mul-tiples of $5. Donation envelopes must be re-ceived by the last day of the month. Thank you for your support. Congratulations to our November winners - Stephanie Turek ($111.25), Anna Polonski ($66.75) Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Toth ($44.50).

· Homemade Noodles – we have ex-hausted the current supply. Noodle-making will resume sometime in early 2018.

· Save the date and stay tuned for more information about these other upcoming events: Ø Coffee & Donuts – Sundays after the 8am Mass - 1/28/18, 2/25/18, 3/25/18, 4/22/18, 5/27/18. Ø PAG Meeting – Wednesday, 1/24/18, 7pm. Ø Lenten Soup Supper – Friday, 2/23/18, 6pm. Ø Parish Feast Day Dinner – Saturday, 4/7/18. Ø Annual Iron Pigs Game – Sunday, 4/29/18.

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A SPECIAL “THANK YOU” – SINCERE THANKS AND APPRECIATION FROM FR.

DAVE TO ALL OF YOU WHO SENT HIM CHRISTMAS CARDS, GOOD WISHES AND

GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS May our Infant Savior bless each and every one of you with peace, joy, good health and

happiness in the New Year!

FROM THE Desk of Fr. David Kozak My Dear People, The Star of Bethlehem is an image of the light of Jesus coming into our world-into our hearts. Our Savior overcomes the darkness of sin and despair. That is what we celebrate on the Solemnity of the Epiphany. A light that uncovers and reveals His presence among us. This light also uncovers the spots,wrinkles and defects of our own human weakness. We need His help to see clearly and recognize the truth. Without the light of Christ we remain in the darkness that surrounds us. “It is better to light one candle than to moan and complain about the darkness”. Let us make a New Year commitment to our God to be allied with the forces of light; and to do our part to brighten up our cor-ner of our world. Many thanks to those who made this Christmas season so wonderful. All the decorations, music and social gath-ering were done in a top-notch manner. It must really please Jesus that His birth is celebrated in such grand style! For His honor and glory! May Jesus bless you throughout the year!

Fr. David

LITURGICAL NOTE: From a memo by the Rev. Keith A. Mathur, Director of the Office for Divine Worship. In light of the heightened cases of influen-

za/pneumonia being reported in our five county are and the change in the Pennsylvania De-partment of Health’s Influenza status from “Sporadic” to “Widespread”, His Excellency, Bishop Schlert, Bishop of Allen-

town, directs that the Exchange of the Sign of Peace and the Reception of Holy Communion from the Chalice, be suspended beginning with the Vigil and Sunday Masses on the weekend of 6-7thJanuary 2018. This suspension will be in effect unitl further notice when the incidence of influenza/pneumonia subsides in our region.

Year -End Financial Statements Envelope Contribution recording for the giving year 2017 will close on Wednesday, January 10th 2018! Parishioners have until this time to make up on back contributions for 2017. Please drop a Self-addressed stamped envelope via the collection or Mail if you wish to receive a contri-bution statement for the year 2017.

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weekly parish bulletin via email, please contact inchg-bulletin@ gamil.com with your name & email address and we’ll make sure to send it out to you!

Living out Christmas in the New Year: How do we live out the message of Christmas in the New Year, rather than pack it away with the ornaments? Each year the Octave Day of Christmas falls on the first day of the New Year, on which we also celebrate the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. Her open heart and courageous “yes” to God show us how to live year-round—with hearts open to the Lord, following where He leads. We are called to place our trust in Him, to enter compassionately into the suffering of others, and to love one another as Christ loves us. Like Our Blessed Mother welcomed Jesus, we are called to cher-ish and protect the gift of human life, at every stage and in every circumstance. One way to live out the message of Christmas and follow Our Lady’s example is to join 9 Days for Life, a digital pilgrimage of prayer and charitable action. The U.S. Catholic bishops invite you to join thou-sands of Catholics nationwide from Thursday, January 18 – Friday, January 26. Join today at www.9daysforlife.com

Bus Trip March for Life Washington D.C.

Friday January 19th - Depart Holy Family Church Nazareth, Pa 6:30pm Con-

tact Rich and Barb Voloshen 610-365-2100—$15.00 per person or Check the AD Times for other Parishes going.

And If you cannot make it, pray for the sanctity of life and for the safety of those traveling to the March for Life.

ST. VINCENT DePaul SOCIETY News and Upcoming Events:

FOOD PANTRY: 36 Guest families were served at the December, 2017 pantry. In addition to the regular items, guests were able to choose from a number of gift items including hats, gloves, socks, books, toys and stuffed animals. They were also given a Christmas card with a $5 Valley Farm Market gift card to help them with their Christmas din-ner. Thank you so much to George Antho-ny for your generous donation that allowed us to make that happen. Thank you also, to all the Incarnation & Holy Ghost parishioners and our friends who donated items! We heard more than once, "I didn't know how I was going to be able to buy gifts for my chil-dren...".

The next food pantry will be held on Saturday, 1/27/2018.

MARDI GRAS BINGO: Mark your calen-dar! This years fundraiser will be held on Sunday, 2/11/2018. In addition, we will again be selling fastnachts from Egypt Star bakery. You will be able to pre-order fasnachts early January. Please watch for our flier! Tickets for bingo will be available shortly. JANUARY MEETING: Our next St Vincent de Paul meeting will be held on THIS Tuesday, January 9th at 7:00pm in Labuda Hall (Incarnation Church basement). We look forward to seeing you there! New members are appreciated and welcome! NOTE: If you’re a parishioner who could use assis-tance due to infirmity or, if you find yourself in a dif-ficult financial situation, please contact the rectory for referral to our PARISHIONER PROGRAM!! All in-

quiries are CONFIDENTIAL! Any questions or comments please contact Ruth

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Holy Ghost—Social Committee News Future Dates of Activities:

“Old Fashioned Roast Beef Dinner “

NEXT Sunday, January 14th 2018 @ 3pm in Billinger Hall. Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Apple Sauce, Coffee, Tea Soda.

$10.00per person Children under 12—$6.00 . Call the Rectory 610-867-9382 Ext 3 for reservations.

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“Oodles of Noodles”

Noodles will be made on

Monday January 22nd after 8am Mass

in Billinger Hall. New Faces are always

welcome!

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Pierogie Making Feb. 6th—9th 2018 (Before Lent)

Volunteers mark your calendars. ———————————————————————

(HG) Sympathy of the Parish

is extended to the family of the late

Theodore “Teddy” Kovach

who died and was buried with a Mass of Christian Burial here at Holy Ghost 12/27 . To his Children Connie, Ted,

Jr. Grandchildren and extended family our sincerest Sympathy and promise of Prayers for Teddy’s soul. May

he rest in Peace.

THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM The unfolding of the story of the Incarnation contin-ues today as the Church celebrates the Epiphany. The tale of the magi from the East is one of the most fascinat-ing in all of scripture. It has much to teach us about what we can come to expect, even in circumstances and places that may seem insignificant or small. Bethlehem was a tiny town, what we might refer to today as a town without even one stop light. Yet it is over this seemingly insignifi-cant place that the guiding star stops in its own search for the place where the Savior would be born. Too often we fail to recognize the fact that the star of Bethlehem comes to rest in our everyday lives, where we can experi-ence God’s presence, manifested in ever new ways. Epiphany calls us to shake off our stupor and recognize the One who comes to save us.

(H.G.) “Prime Time Seniors” Meetings: Monday

January 15th @ 1pm

MONTHLY CASINO TRIPS - THIS Wednesday—January 10th

Wednesday—February 14th Leave Holy Ghost 10:30am for

Mohegan Sun. Cost: $24 and you get Slot Play $25 and $5 in Food Coupon. For Casino info. & Reservations Call:

“Boots” Horwath - 610-867-4839 or Gloria Szakos – 610-868-7940.

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Incarnation Parish Senior Group – New members are invited to our join our Senior Group. Our meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of every month in LaBuda Hall at 12 noon. Finger foods are served and BINGO is played @ every meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact John Vidumsky @ 610-868-6320, Mike Vidumsky @ 610-530-1528, or Barbara Raykos @ 610-867-0774. Hope to see you there!!!

Next meeting Wednesday Jan. 3rd 2018 @ Noon ————————————————————————-

ATTENTION———-BOTH PARISHES BULLETIN INFO. SUBMISSIONS

As of January 1st—-All Parish organizations and others submitting info for the parish bulletin please

take note: ALL BULLETIN ARTICLES MUST BE SUBMITTED

TO: IncHGbulletin@gmail.com By MONDAY 10am of the week of .

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(INC) Sympathy of the Parish

is extended to the family of the late

Stephen M. Ezar

who died and was buried with a Mass of Christian Burial here at Incarnation of Our Lord Church 12/29. To his daughter, Sisters and Brother and extended

family our sincerest Sympathy and promise of Pray-ers for Stephen’s soul. May he rest in Peace.

Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator: Diocesan Safe Environment Coordinator: Wendy S. Krisak, M.A., NCC, LPC Sister Meg Cole, S.S.J.

Direct Telephone: 1-800-791-9209 Telephone: 610-332-0442 ext.9209

Sat. January 6th Vigil Mass

(HG) 3pm-3:45pm—Confessions 3:35pm—Rosary for Vocations and Prayer Intentions

(HG) 4:00pm Julia Hoof by Maureen Dresen *** (INC) 5:30pm All Parishioners

SUN. Jan. 7th-- Epiphany - Three Kings

8:00AM (INC.) John R. Shupp, Jr. by Helen Tone

10:00AM(HG) Special Intention by Maureen Dresen

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Mon. Jan. 8th 2018 FEAST

The Baptism of the Lord

8:00AM (HG.) Paul Horvath by a Friend

Tues. Jan. 9th— Ordinary Time Weekday (HG) 8AM John R. Shupp Jr by Helen Tone

Thurs. Jan. 11th — Ordinary Time Weekday (HG) 8AM Olga Milositz by Marie Smull

Fri. January 12th - Ordinary Time Weekday (HG) 12 noon Albert Corroda by Anthony Corroda & Family

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Sat. January 13th Vigil Mass

(HG) 3pm-3:45pm—Confessions 3:35pm—Rosary for Vocations and Prayer Intentions

(HG) 4:00pm Caroline Major by brother Steve Horvath wife Angie & Family

*** (INC) 5:30pm All Parishioners

SUN. Jan. 14th 2nd Sun. in Ordinary Time

8:00AM (INC.) Rose Turek by Incarnation Senior Group

10:00AM(HG) Msgr. Richard J. Loeper by John & Carol Ortwein

Devotional Lamps @ Holy Ghost Church Sanctuary -

In Memory of John Damhosl Sr by the Family Tabernacle (2) -

In Loving Memory of Charles & Rose Konkolics B.V.M. -

In Loving Memory of Theresa & Joseph Koach St. Joseph -

Health & Blessings on Fr. Wayne E. Killian Sacred Heart—

Health & Blessings on Charlotte Cole St. Theresa -

Prayer Intentions St. (Padre) Pio - Our Lady of Pompeii

In Memory of Deceased Sebastionelli FamiliesI Infant of Prague - St. John Capistrano

In Memory of Deceased Boccardi/Bechdolt Fams. Pieta—(2)

In Memory of Alexander & Elizabeth Trotsky

St. Vincent DePaul Chapel / Tabernacle Lamp In Memory of Joann Kostecky Petito

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Devotional Lamps @ Incarnation Church

Sanctuary Lamp In Memory of

Lawrence Czaszar by Wife Rosemarie

Blessed Virgin Mary Lamp - In Memory of

Msgr. Felix J. LaBuda

St. Joseph Lamp

Living & Deceased Members of Assembly #78

Slovak Catholic Sokols

#227

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