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ST. MARY CHURCH CHILLICOTHE, OHIO January 8, 2017
TODAY’S LITURGY
FIRST READING: Isaiah 60:1-6 SECOND READING: Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 GOSPEL: Matthew 2:1-12
In an age when we have gone to the moon and back, and at a time when we are planning to explore the planets and the stars, talk of camel caravans and magi may seem a bit silly. So indeed it is, if we view Sunday’s readings as astrophysicists and not as poets.
Talk of Jerusalem’s splendor and the wealth of the nations being brought to her, and the existence of justice and profound peace in that troubled land makes little sense when we view the plight of the Palestinian people. Nor does it make any sense if we view Sunday’s readings as historians and not as poets.
Talk of magi following a star which acts as directional signal and acting based on the dreams they dream appears to be incomprehensible. So it is, if we try to understand Sunday’s readings as facts and not as folklore.
Matthew, the gospel writer, was a poet and a storyteller when he speaks of events that happened after the birth of Jesus. Matthew’s purpose was to show that Jesus fulfilled many biblical prophecies, which came to be understood as referring to the Messiah. That Messiah was to come through the direct intervention of God.
The prophecy from Micah combined with 2 Sam 5:2 envisioned the Messiah as one who “would shepherd my people Israel.” But Matthew knew that this concept of a Messiah was too narrow. Matthew knew that he would be a Messiah for all people, not just for Israel. In Paul’s terms, “in Christ Jesus the Gentiles are now co-heirs with the Jews.”
Matthew has interwoven a number of these themes in his story of the magi. Matthew is able to bring the Gentile world into his Gospel without even mentioning them by using the magi here. They clearly represented the Gentile world, whether they were astrologers, kings, magicians, wise men or whatever other roles they have enjoyed down through the ages. They were not Jews in any case and that is Matthew’s point. It was these gentiles from the east who came to acknowledge Israel’s king/Messiah even before Israel herself would.
By contrast Herod, the Roman appointed king, had his religious experts (priests and scribes) and the words of the prophets to reveal the identity of this new “born” king of the Jews, but even aided by that they were not able to see what these strangers saw. Nor does the contrast stop there. The magi seek out the newborn king in order “to pay him homage.” Herod seeks him out in order to do away with him as the story will later unfold. The magi are helped along on their journey by the guidance of a star. Warned against it in a dream, they do not return to Herod, as he had requested.
It is clear that Matthew made use of both Isaiah 60 (Sunday’s first reading) and Psalm 72 (Sunday’s responsorial psalm) as inspiration for this Magi story which helps to explain why the magi later became the “kings” we sing about (“the kings of Arabia and Seba shall bring tribute”).Their meeting in Bethlehem with the child and his mother becomes the ultimate fulfillment of messianic hopes and expectations, when they present him with their riches.
In the end, it is poetry, not politics that will serve us better in trying to understand this feast of the Epiphany The mysterious appearance of the Magi to do homage to Israel’s king symbolizes the easy accessibility to this Messiah. One needn’t be a religious expert or political leader to discover his identity. One needs only a sense of poetry and openness to the creative novelty of God.
Father Hummer
Article originally written January 2008
MONDAY, January 9 8:30 a.m. Donna Miller by Dan & David Grabb
TUESDAY, January 10 9:30 a.m. Members of Thomas Boulger Family by Estate
(Grade 6 at Bishop Flaget School – Parishioners welcome)
WEDNESDAY, January 11 8:30 a.m. Mike Kaltenbach by Kathy Hirsch
THURSDAY, January 12 8:30 a.m. Ruth Boulger by Estate
FRIDAY, January 13 8:30 a.m. Donna Miller by Dave & Judy Cutright
SATURDAY, January 14 5:00 p.m. Tom Burke by Hank & Jean Malone
SUNDAY, January 15 8:45 a.m. St. Mary Parish Family 11:00 a.m. Donna Miller by Bishop Flaget Class of 1975
MONDAY, January 9 9:45 a.m. PSR 10:00 a.m. Choir WEDNESDAY, January 11 6:30 p.m. Walk Through The Garden Scripture Sharing 6:45 p.m. Middle School Youth Group – Bishop Flaget
School 7:00 p.m. Choir THURSDAY, January 12 6:30 p.m. High School Youth Group - @ St. Peter’s 6:30 p.m. RCIA SUNDAY, January 15 9:45 a.m. NO PSR 10:00 a.m. Choir
ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY NEWS
Month of December 2016 Cumulative Year To Date Families served 125 1497 Assistance given $2,360.90 $40,575.06
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE FUTURE EVENTS:
January 8 – Kick off – Pancake Breakfast after Masses February 4 & 5 – History of St. Mary’s – after Masses March 18 – St. Patty’s Irish Dinner April 1 & 2 – History of St. Mary’s – after Masses May 7
th – Rosary Walk
June 4 – Alumni Mass July 2 – Commemorative symbol August 13 – 150
th Celebration – Our Future
Keep watching the bulletin for more details on these events.
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
OFFERTORY REPORT
December 25, 2016 Average Weekly Offering $7297.90 Needed weekly to meet budget $7211.54 Regular Collection $4293.51 Online Giving $ Restoration Fund $4725.00 Christmas 4457.00 Catholic Charities 1866.25 Retirement for Religious Fund 50.00 Bishop Flaget School 5.00
January 1, 2017 Average Weekly Offering $7280.80 Needed weekly to meet budget $7211.54 Regular Collection $6506.08 Online Giving $ Bishop Flaget School $1237.00 Solemnity of Mary 800.00 Restoration Fund 719.00 St. Vincent de Paul 560.00 Initial Offering 422.00 Christmas 330.00 Catholic Charities 187.00 Retirement Fund for Religious 20.00 Propagation of Faith 10.00 Immaculate Conception 5.00
It is a generous and joyful giving of time, talent and treasure.
Stewardship is what we do after we say we believe.
DID YOU KNOW……DID YOU KNOW……DID YOU KNOW……DID YOU KNOW……
In a notice in the Scioto Gazette, December 31, 1861: “St. Sylvester’s Festival – The young folks of St. Mary’s congregation have made arrangements for a Fair connected with a ‘Prominade Concert’, to come off this evening in the Masonic Hall, for the benefit of their schools. The entertainment will be a delightful one, and will give great pleasure to all who attend. Admission only 25 cents. Doors open at 6 ½ o’clock. Come one, come all.”
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP meets once a month at Bishop Flaget School. The next meeting is Wednesday, January 11. Meeting time is 6:45 – 8:15 p.m. A meal will be served for the students. For more information, contact Chris Hiles at St. Peter Church, 740-774-1407.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE NEEDS OF: Jason Allie, Helen & Dave
Bell, Bill Bennett, Letha Blanchard, John Calderone, Jack Carroll, Janice Caruso, Kelley Chandler, Steve Cooper, Jonathan Cox, Rose Cox, Sherri Cox, Martha Davis, Lilli Dehart, Cheryl Dennis, Michael Dixon, Wren Downing, Therese Firestone, Corey Gebhart, Norma Gray, Doug Griffith, Steven Hill, Jason Henry, John & Barbara Herlihy, Polly Hunn, Jun Jalbuena, Tracy Jalbuena, Bill Kaltenbach, Melanie Kennedy, Ann Klinker, Frank Lai, Robert Litter, Earnest Littler, Heidi Lovensheimer, David Madru, Joan McCambridge, Charles McDonald, Rosemary McHarg, Julie Menefee, Gwen Miller, Elaine Mitchum, Linda Moore, Dave Neal, James Newsome, Sarah & William Peterson, Molly Prochaska, Max Putnam, Allen Richmond, Dave Sausser, Wyatt Schumacher, Joe Schumann, Agatha Search, Dennis Shoemaker, Eleanor Smith, Linda Smith, John Stultz, Heidi Mauger Thacker, Pam Thomas, Doug Thompson, Richard Tippie,Rose Trainer, Alexa Tyree, Kathy Velarde, Leo & Louise von Clausburg, Ethel Wallenhorst, Becky Hamburger Wagner, Nick Wagner, Pam Whalen, Riley Whalen, Mary Whaley, & Rosemary Zedalis.
MINISTERS FOR THE WEEKEND of JANUARY 14 & 15, 2017
Saturday – 5:00 p.m. Servers: D Hirsch, M Putnam, M Hirsch Lectors: P Kinney, E Lovensheimer Lay Ministers: M Kennedy, K Boesch, R & J D’Antoni
Sunday – 8:45 a.m. Servers: C Corcoran, D Corcoran, H Kessler Lectors: L Corcoran, C Corcoran Lay Ministers: G Bonner, G Anderson, L Corcoran, K Kern, T Corcoran
Sunday – 11:00 a.m. Servers N Haller, D Haller, M Haller Lectors: E Braunlin, D Case Lay Ministers: Mi Haller, Ma Haller, F Hirsch, J J Pauls, D Lewe
Altar Linens for January 2017: L Germann Collection Counters: P Reed, M Kennedy
OFFERTORY ENVELOPES have been placed on tables in the rear of the church. They are arranged alphabetically. Please pick yours up after the Masses. If you were not assigned envelopes and would like to received them, please call the parish office at 740-772-2061 or e-mail us at [email protected] . Please discontinue using any old envelopes.
150TH
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Monthly activities are planned next year as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone and building of our magnificent church. For the months of February & April, we will highlight our rich history. We need your help! Take some time to browse for what pictures, brochures or whatever commemorative items your family might have stored away pertaining to the church. Maybe you have a photo from your Grandparents wedding at St. Mary’s or a group First Communion picture, prayer cards, etc. These are just a few examples of the history we are looking to have displayed. We want to provide parishioners the opportunity to exhibit these in the Family Life Center. Watch for more information in the coming weeks. If you have any questions, please contact Joan D’Antoni at 740-774-2916 or Frank Hirsch at 740-775-7056.
CHURCH CELEBRATION We are planning the 150th Celebration of the Church building. We would love for anyone interested in being involved in the planning committee to please join us for the next meeting, on Monday, January 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Office. These meetings will continue on the 3rd Monday of every month at the same time. Everyone is welcome! We need your input.
FIRST EUCHARIST PARENT MEETING There will be a parent meeting, for those seeking First Eucharist for their children, on Sunday, January 22 at 12:00 p.m. in the Parish Office.
THE GRIEF RELIEF SUPPORT PROGRAM is offered again, on Saturday, January 21 , at 10:00 a.m. The need was identified to create a program to address the spiritual, psychological, and practical issues that arise when a loss is experienced, due to the death of a loved one, or other reason, such as divorce. A series of meetings will provide attendees with a chance to understand the process of grieving, and will give parishioners an opportunity to support one another in this difficult process. Mass will be celebrated at the beginning of each session, and a discussion time will follow each presentation. All are welcome. If transportation is needed, please call the parish office to make those arrangements.
ONLINE GIVING is now working. Please call the Parish Office if you would like to participate in the initial trial.
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