January 20, 2013
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 62:1-5 I Cor 12:4-11 Jn 2:1-11 (66)
“There was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and His disciples had likewise been invited to the celebration. At a certain point the wine ran out, and Jesus’ mother told him, ‘They have no more wine.’ Jesus replied ‘Woman how does this concern of yours involve me? My hour has not yet come.’ His mother instructed those waiting on tables, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’… Jesus performed this first of his signs at Cana… and his disciples believed in him”
The gospel of John, written at the end of the first century, constantly reminds us of a believing people. From Cana to the resurrection account, the encounters and events foster belief in the people whom Jesus met.
Visiting the wedding site we learn off Mary’s concern and Jesus’ conversation concerning ‘His hour’ which will come when He offers His priestly prayer and His time at Gethsemani. Waiters securing water in large quantities, the wine tasting experience and words directed to the groom, complete the story. Perhaps the most significant statement however, comes in the directive of Mary, the last words we find her saying in the gospel ‘Do whatever he tells you.’
Mary, a model disciple, concerned about the needs of the newlyweds, intercedes in their behalf. Her words of wisdom are directed to us as well, as we hear the gospel and decide to live it. It is in the Spirit of Cana and the presence of the Spirit that we are enabled to provide for the common good.
HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly
OUR COLLECTIONThe collection for January 13th was $5,551.
Thank you.
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Here is a breakdown of our collection from last Sunday’s collection. Please do your best to be as generous as you can.
5:30 Mass $386 9:00 Mass $2,153
11:30 Mass $1,704 6:00 Mass $1,308
Dominican Seminary Collection: $2,288
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In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, the Parish Office will be closed on Monday, January 21st. We will reopen again on Tuesday.
St. Joseph's Praise Band:
Directed by Eliza Pohlman, the contemporary choir at St. Joseph's provides the liturgical music for the 6pm mass every Sunday night. Composed of professional and amateur singers and musicians including NYU students and graduates, they perform a large catalog of songs including Catholic favorites, contemporary pop, gospel, rock, and folk tunes as well as original compositions. Check us out on youtube.com/
Corpus Christi Chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society
Thomas Merton’s Dialogue with Judaism:
“Merton & the Rabbis on Scripture and Vatican ll”
Is the second presentation in the series
Common Threads: Thomas Merton-Interfaith Matters
Edward K.Kaplan & Brenda Fitch Fairaday, Speakers
Saturday, January 26, 2013
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Free to Members-$10.00 for Non-Members
Corpus Christi Church, 529 West 121 Street, Manhattan
(just east of Broadway)
Information: (212) 666-9350
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Dear Co-Workers of Life,
We would like to share with you and opportunity to attend the New York Encounter,which, is an annual three-day public cultural festival organized by Communion and Liberation and the Crossroads Cultural Center. It willtake place at the Manhattan Center(34th Street and 8th Avenue) from January 18-20, 2013and this year all the events have been organized around the theme of “Freedom”. This would be a great way toparticipate in building a culture of life.
Specifically, all the presentations, artistic performances, and exhibits at this year’s New York Encounter will probe and answer these vital questions: But what is freedom? What is its origin? What does it have to do with human fulfillment, authority, and power?
A partial list of some of the events are listed below and I encourage you review the attached brochure and to visit the NYE website ( to obtain details on these, and the other, exciting events at this year’s New York Encounter:
- Freedom in G.K. Chesterton.
- Art & Freedom:The Works of Seven Artists at the New York Encounter.
- Freedom, Risk, Responsibility: What Lies Behind a Corporate Success Story: Face-to-Face with Harold Korell, Chairman of the Board of Southwestern Energy.
- Liberty in Modern and Contemporary Art.
- Freedom in Politics: the Story of Shahbaz Bhatti.Eye-witness account of the life of the murdered Pakistan’s minister by his brother Paul Bhatti.
- Faith, Soul of Lifea reflection on Christian experience by Fr. Julian Carron and Fr. Peter Cameron in light of Pope Benedict XVI’s writings for theYear of Faith.
- Law and Freedom put to the Test of Experience: a discussion on how law helps to realize, or suppress, freedom in the age of human rights proliferation.
- Desire, Liberty, and Satisfaction: a witness by John Waters,Irish Time columnist, on his life-journey.
- Pure Afro-Cuban juice: concert of the 18-piece Latin-afro jazz orchestra led by Arturo O’Farill.
We look forward to seeing you there.
In Christ,
The Sisters of Life
The work of a prophet is to speak out, even when the message is difficult to hear. Today’s first reading begins: “For Zion’s sake I will not be silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet.” Prophets were not just for times long past. Two of our most recent prophets will be celebrated in the “radio play,” Thomas Merton & Dorothy Day:Pilgrims and Prophets of Peace. This “exceptional” and “spellbinding” show “brings to life two of the most important and inspiring spiritual teachers of the last century.” Come Sunday afternoon, January 27th, to St. Joseph's Greenwich Village Church, 2:30 PM. Reserve your seats today: $30 each or $25 with a PCMNY 2013 Membership Card Contact: 212-420-0250 or .
FEAST DAYS, SCRIPTURES CITATIONS & SPECIAL INTENTIONS
Saturday, Janurary 19
Heb 4:12-16 Mk 2:13-17 (310)
12:10 PM
5:30 PM Teresa Donadio
Sunday, January 20
Is 62:1-5 1 Cor 12:4-11 Jn 2:1-11 (66)
9:00 AM Veronica Misiaszek
11:30 AM Alexander Abugel
. 6:00 PM Nicholas Klamson
Monday, January 21 St. Agnes
Heb 5:1-10/Mk 2:18-22 (311)
12:10 PM Kemp Family
5:15 PM
Tuesday, January 22
Heb 6:10-20/Mk 2:23-28 (312)
12:10 PM Maria Mendez
5:15 PM Song Ok Kang
Wednesday, January 23 St. Vincent
Heb 7:1-3, 15-17 Mk 3:1-6 (313)
12:10 PM John Coyne
5:15 PM Carol Brown
Thursday, January 24 St. Francis de Sales
Heb 7:25—8:6 Mk 3:7-12 (314)
12:10 PM Kemp Family
5:15 PM
Friday, January 25 The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle
Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22 Mk16:15-18 (519)
12:10 PM Karl Ratschki
5:15 PM Pauline Berk
Saturday,January 26 Saints Timothy and Titus
2 Tm !:1-8 orTi 1:1-5 (520) Mk 3:20-21 (316)
12:10 PM
5:30 PM Robert and Jean Nolan
MONTHLY PARISH ACTIVITIES
Sunday10:00 AM / Children’s Religious Studies / Casserly
10:00 AM / Scripture Discussion / Library
2:30 PM / Roman Forum Lectures / Casserly
7:00 PM / Grad Law / Casserly/Rectory
Monday
6:30 PM / Centering Prayer / Church
Tuesday
7:00 PM / YATCH Club for Young Adults / Catholic Center at NYU
Wednesday
6:30 PM / Korean Catholic Students / Catholic Center at NYU
7:30 PM / Lenten Confirmation Class / 1st Floor Back Parlor
Thursday
6:30 PM 1st /mo / Pax Christi Bd Mtg / PCMNY
7:00 PM / Newman Club / Catholic Center at NYU
7:00PM / Scripture Study / 1st Floor-Back Parlor
Friday
6:00 PM 1st/mo / Novena/ Sacred Heart / Church
Saturday
10:00-3:00 PM / Soup Kitchen / Casserly
12:30 PM 1st/mo / Blessing of the Sick / Church
6:00 PM / Alcoholics Anonymous / Casserly