Parish Staff

Rev. T. Christopher Redcay, Pastor

Rev. Arul Amalraj, O. Praem, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Dennis O’Donnell, Sunday Assistant

Deacon Louis Libbi, Permanent Deacon Deacon Brandon Artman, Transitional Deacon

Ms. Patricia O’Donnell, Principal

Sister Eileen Tiernan, IHM, DRE

Mrs. Katey Engel, Liturgical Music Director

Mr. Daniel Milani, Director of Adult Faith Formation

Contact Information Office: 610-647-2345 Fax: 610-647-4997

School: 610-644-5797 PREP: 610-296-8899

Music Ministry: 610-647-2345 Ext. 245

Liturgy Schedule

Daily 6:30AM & 9:00AM

Saturday Vigil: 5:00PM

Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM,

10:30AM, 12:00 Noon

Reconciliation

Saturday: 3:30PM - 4:30PM PARISH OFFICE HOURS ~

Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM

St. Patrick Catholic Church 126 Woodland Avenue

Malvern, PA 19355

www.stpatrickmalvern.org

������������� ������������������ ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������ ���������������������������

���������� ��� ������������������������������������������������������������� ��������� �����!����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ��������������������

���������� ���"#$����%������������������������������������������������������������&�'��(�����(��)����$������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ���������������������� ��� ������������������� ���(����� �������*�+���������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������

��������� ���������������������� �����������������,�-�����+#�.�����������������������������������������������������"/0��/���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������ ���

��������������+����,.���������������������������������������������������������� ������1.��0�2��������� �������������������� ����

���������������(���3���������4�����������������.�����������

� ������������������� ����������������

���������� �����������,���.� ���������������� ����5���+�/�������/����������������������������������������������(�����5���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���

Week of January 7, 2018

The Sanctuary Candle burns in memory of

Thomas F. Crane

The Blessed Mother Candle burns in memory of

Kim Nguyen-Buckwalter

The St. Joseph Candle burns in memory of

Intentions of Aaron & Chloe Williams

Adoration begins

each Monday immediately

following 9:00AM Mass.

Benediction 6:00PM

Prayer for the Feast of the Epiphany��Dear Jesus,�

though a newborn, the wise men knew your greatness.�

On a hint from the heavens,� they traveled far from their places

of comfort�so that they could honor you.�

From their belief in your divinity, they gave amazing gi�s,

offerings that symbolized�your life, power and even your death.�

And because of a dream in the night, they altered their well�laid

plans to return home in order to protect you.�

May we be so willing to honor, sacrifice and obey,��

all for love of you,�as we meditate on the meaning of this day.�

Amen. �

And behold the star that they had seen at it ‘s rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star. (Matthew 2:9-10)

Throughout my years as a priest I have had a handful of people tell me that they have had a life changing experience…that a retreat or conference or life experience has changed their lives. I would like to think that our

celebration of the Season of Christmas would be a life changing experience for all of us. Parts of our society; the news media, entertainment, shop and store owners have placed so much emphasis on Christmas Day that the experience can be limited to just December 25th. Yet, if we reflect on the magnitude of that first Christmas we realize that that one day in history has impacted our world more than any other day in history. The challenge is to allow the birth of Christ to impact our lives, and in fact, change our lives three-hundred-sixty-five days a year.

Today’s feast of the Three Kings, who brought gifts of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh to the infant child Jesus is a reminder that we need to avoid the lure of the world that sometimes impedes our journey to Christ. The Three Kings were determined to reach the child…following a star, rejecting King Herod’s words of warning and rejoicing when they found the newborn King.

May we, like these Three Kings, be “wise men and women” and rejoice each day of our lives that God so loved the world that he sent us His Son.

Enjoy the Christmas Season, Father Redcay

Be sure to visit our parish website

www.stpatrickmalvern.org.

There is no Adoration

on January 1.

Adoration will resume

on January 8, 2018

ST. JOHN’S HOSPICE CASSEROLES

Each month St. Patrick Parish provides Casseroles for

St. John’s Hospice. This outreach ministry

serves & assists the poor and homeless in the community. The casserole con-tainers should be returned to the freezer on the 2nd

floor of the church by Monday, January 8th. Use the elevator to go to the 2nd floor. Thank you for your generosity to this

life-giving ministry.

JANUARY 7, 2018� THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD �

�

�

�

�

Amicone, John & Mena�

Barnes, Mr. & Mrs. Earl �

Dannunzio, Michael, Sr. �

DiPalma Family �

Kocher Family �

McGee, Family �

Mc Lennan Family �

ADDITIONAL CHRISTMAS FLOWERS

St. Patrick School, A Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

Are you interested in learning about St. Patrick School for your child?

There has never been a better time to consider a Catholic education.

St. Patrick School offers a Blue Ribbon award-winning, STEM based curriculum in a warm & welcoming environ-ment. A Catholic education is

taught & lived in bright, spacious classrooms & state of the art facilities.

We offer a 3 year old Program up to 8th Grade. Tuition assistance for those who

qualify is available.

For more information or a tour of our school contact Brendan at

bheron@saintpatrickmalvern.org

Since the celebration of our 100 Anniversary in 2015, we have established themes as a focus for our parish community and a guide for our worship. These themes emphasize a particular gift or grace offered by God to assist us in our relationship with Him. As we begin this new year, I encourage each of us to embrace the 2018 theme ~

Beloved Children of the Father.

As His Beloved Children, we have been part of God’s love story. He has shared His life and love with us and desires for us to rest in His embrace. Chris Stefanick, an acclaimed Catholic author and speaker, spoke about the great love story of the Catholic Church at the 2017 National Catholic Youth Conference saying, “This love story doesn’t just show you who God is. It shows you who you are.”

So, who are we? We are Beloved Children of the Father! Perhaps this is a new concept or view for many of us. Yet, God the Father desires for us to know that we are indeed deeply loved. The Father shares that love unconditionally and invites us to be embraced by it. We are also called to share that never-ending love with all those we meet. We are reminded of the depth of the Father’s love in John’s Gospel, where we read “For God so loved the world that he gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him might not perish but might have eternal life.”

We, as God’s children, must remember we are involved in the beautiful love story of God’s never-ending love for each of us. This theme, inspired by the deep and personal love of our Father, reminds us that no matter our age—we are sons of Hope and daughters of Faith. We are beloved by Him, and asked simply to Be with Him.

I pray this year that we may come together and recognize ourselves as individuals who are truly beloved children of an infinitely loving God. St. Patrick, pray for us! God Bless You! –Father Redcay

�

�

�

�

Nguyen�Buckwalter, Kim, Trac

Plumari, Giuseppe

Scheuman, Helen

Sikorski, John

Vita, Richard F.

Wozniak Family �

JANUARY 7, 20178� THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD �

SAINT PATRICK SCRIP PROGRAM

SHOPPING THE EASY WAY!! When you purchase from the Scrip Program,

St. Patrick Church benefits. We receive a percentage of your purchase through the program.

For more information contact the Parish Office at 610-647-2345.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD�

Liturgy of the Word for Children is during the 9:00 and

10:30 Masses. Children, ages 4 to 8, are invited after

the Opening Prayer to the lower level of the church.

The children return to the church after

the Intercessions. �

If you have questions about having your

child Baptized at St. Patrick’s call

610-647-2345.

TAX statements for your 2017 contributions

are available by emailing Mrs. King at bking@stpatrickmalvern.org or calling

the parish office 610�647�2345. The state‐ment will be mailed to you upon request or if you prefer, your statement can be

emailed to you. Please provide your current email address when you call. Thank you for your generosity to St. Patrick Parish. �

Save the Date�

Marisa Basketball and Fitness Camp�WHO: 2

nd through 5

th Graders 8:30�

12:30�

6th

through 9th

Graders 1:00�5:00�WHEN: June 18

th�22

nd 2018 (week 1)

OR�

June 25th�29

th 2018 (week 2)�

WHERE: St. Pat’s Gymnasium�

Brochure, schedule and details to

follow…�

Local Girl Scout Troop 41839

will be selling

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES

after Mass January 20 & 21.

Thank you St. Pats for

supporting our girl scouts!

Saturday, March 17th! 6:30PM - 10:30PM

Join us for a Parish Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and the Madness of NCAA Basketball!!!

Enjoy festive music and dance the night away! Food and drinks are provided, including

delicious pub style food, dessert, beer, wine and a cash whiskey bar

There are plenty of prizes and fun, including: Block Pools for March Madness Games

Live Auction ~ Pot of Gold Raffle Wine & Beer Garden

Ticket information to come! www.stpatrickmalvern.org/irish

* Your ticket price includes food, dessert, beer and wine. Must be 21 years of

age to attend. The whiskey bar is cash only.

It’s Time for the Knights of Columbus

Free Throw Contest!

All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the St Patrick’s Council 13490 Knights of Columbus

Free Throw Championship. The competition will be held Saturday, January 13 from 10-11 AM in the

gym.

The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through

local, district, and state competitions. International champions are announced by the K of C headquarters based

on scores from the state-level competitions. All boys and girls will compete in their respective age and gender

divisions. St. Patrick’s has traditionally done well in this competition with many district and state champions.

All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation and best of all it’s free. Participants are required to furnish proof

of age and written parental consent. Entry forms are available at the door.

To Everything there is a Season.... “ a time to be loved” God bless all engaged couples preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony. “a time to be born” May God Bless all our parents and their children. “a time to be healed, Eric Alessandroni, Andy Behler, Chrissy Brown, Erin Beatty, Carole Bergen, Rich Beston, Luke Birkhead, Jessica Bonkoski, Margaret Brown, Richard Brown, Dominic Bryan, Ann Burke, Gina Butcher, Andrew Butler, Edith Callahan, Thomas Callahan, Joanne Calvarese, Matthew Campione, Dottie Cappelli, Carolyn Casswell, Sue Castaldi, Dolores Christmas, Audrey Clarke, Tom Connors, Michael Cox, Paul Cox, Kenneth Davis, Charlie Deegan (child), Alicia Dellario, Eve DelSoldo, Frances Desilets, Gavin Duffy, Nerisa Eachus, Lois Egan, Regina Eggles, Stephanie Elko, Bill Feathers, Larry Fogerty, Allie Fusco, Joseph Gallagher, Catherine Gannon, Stephanie Gemmell, Michael Golas, Kara Marie Granger, Cara Grim, Dave Guilin, John Hendricks, Amy Herkins, Josh Heron, Mary Huhtenan, Declan Ireland. Elizabeth Kelly, Mary Lou Knauss, Patricia Kundert, Steven Leiden, Arneta Sykes Lewis, Kate Makowka, Traves Mattingly, Wayne Mazzie, Jessica McCraw, Sharon McCudden, Kevin McGillian, Liam McGuire, Richard Mott, Dennis O’Brien, Aaron O’Laughlin, Tim O’Laughlin, Laurann Elizabeth Paquier, Dauna Ross-Paquier, Josephine Pellicano, Pat Pettine, Priscilla Pfizenmayer, Matthew Emerson Rice, William A. Ross, Michael Sands, Gina Schiavo, Ethan Joshua Schwartz, Liam Shields, Jocelyn Sichort, Claire Sieracki Clardy, Ed Siwula, George Smith, Roberta Smith, Aya Rock Stryker, Linda Thorbahn, Christopher Thorpe, Betty Tilka, Diane Tyson, Chris Valvano, Eleanor Vyskocil, Walter Wagner, Karen Walsh, Gerald Wary, Donna Weininger, Lisa Wilson, Evelyn Wright, Rita Yeost. “a time to die�” Please remember in your prayers all our deceased benefactors, parishioners, relatives. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.

JANUARY 7, 2018�THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD �

COLLECTION REPORT Sunday, December 24, 2017: $19,433. Sunday, December 31, 2017: $29,953.

St. Patrick Parish offers a convenient way for individual parishioners to provide much-needed, consistent donations to the parish. We offer online giving as a way to automate your regular weekly offering. Visit our website

www.stpatrickmalvern.org, go to “Resources” on the home page, choose “Parish forms” to download an electronic donation form. Return to the Parish Office or drop in the collection basket. Call the Parish Office at 610-647-2345 with any questions.

Sick List Information: Please call the parish office 610-647-2345 if you would like to add or remove someone’s name from our parish prayer list.

Thank you!

Men's Gospel Reflection Every Thursday 7:10 AM

Gather each Thursday for discussion and fellowship as we look at the upcoming

Sunday readings. The meetings take place at Matt Devine’s Office

70 East Swedesford Road, Suite 201, Malvern.

Call Tony Celentano for details: 610-613-1188

Help us to update our parish records! Have you moved recently, changed phone numbers or email address? Keep informed of all that is happening at St. Patrick

Parish. Contact the parish (610-647-2345) or email bking@stpatrickmalvern.org to share with us your updated

information.

PLEASE VISIT OUR NEW AND IMPROVED WEBSITE!

www.stpatrickmalverncyo.com

Keep current on all St. Patrick CYO events, schedules and scores.

All participants must set up an account in order to register for a sport. Your account will then be used for all future registrations making the process quicker and easier.

Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com St.PatrickCYO/.

Visit the Spirit wear store all year long for your SPS and St. Patrick Warrior gear!!

http://ragtee.com/store/portfolio/stp/

FRIENDS OF MARY

Friends of Mary will meet on the last Wednesday of each month.

The next meeting will be Wednesday, January 31 at 7 PM

in the school library

All are invited to join us as we call upon the gentle intercession of Our Lady.

For information or to request prayers, please contact: Anne 610-513-6529 or

Kathy 610-716-7097.

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT

In an ongoing effort to help our parish & community the St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus

would like to offer aid to support the adult members of our parish who are seeking employment. The program is conducted by volunteer Knights who will help with resume and profile writing, networking

advice & support.

Contact Mike McGinn- 847-651-5148; or mcginn4@comcast.net.

Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage! Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fighting or do you simply shut down? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Retrouvaille may be the LIFELINE that you need! It is not just a social gathering or se-ries of seminars, but rather a way to rediscover and rekindle the loving relationship in your mar-riage. Ten of thousands of couples have suc-cessfully saved their marriages by attending a Retrovaille weekend and the six post sessions that follow it. Our next weekend will be Feb 16,17,18, 2018 in Malvern.

For more info, or to register, visit our web site www.HelpOurMarriage.com, call 215-766-3944 or

800-470-2230. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

JANUARY 7, 2018�THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD �

“Gift Shop on the Main”

Camilla Hall’s gift shop King & Frazer Roads, Immaculata, PA

Phone 484-321-5627 Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 2:00

Saturday & Sunday,11:30 – 3:00 Tutoring at Camilla Hall

Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) who are

certified, experienced educators are offering tutoring &

social support for students in Primary Grades through

12th grade in a variety of subject areas.

Call 610-386-2120 or email: ch@camillahall.org

FrontDeskReceptionist

Part�timePositionAvailable

TheSisters,ServantsoftheImmaculateHeartofMary

aresearchingforapart-time receptionist. Dutiesinclude

answering,screening,andrespondingtotel-

ephonecallersandattendingtovisitorsto

VillaMariaHouseofStudies,Immaculata,

PA;assistingadministrativeorotherMoth-

erhousepersonnelwhenneededforvarioustasks,such

asmailingandotherclericalduties.

AddressinquiriestoSisterKathleenMcLaughlin,IHMat

610�647�2160.

ADVANCEMENT DIRECTOR (Part��me) �

SAINTS PHILIP AND JAMES SCHOOL�

Saints Philip and James Parish School in Ex-

ton, PA seeks a part��me Advancement

Director. Under the employment of the Pas-

tor, the Advancement Director reports to the Principal

and is responsible for the overall planning, manage-ment, coordina�on, and evalua�on of enrollment

management, development, communica�ons and

cons�tuent/public rela�ons ini�a�ves of the school.

Qualified candidates may send cover le&er, resume

and salary history to: steresa@sspj.net. �

Young Adults: 'Calling all Petras and Peters'�

Join CYACC (Catholic Young Adults of Chester County) this

Wednesday January 10, 2018�for a panel discussion with young

adults from our own community who have found

ways to get to know God, love Him, and serve His

kingdom through their parish and/or local Catho-

lic organiza#ons. We will meet at� SS. Peter and

Paul, West Chester at 7:30 PM. We look forward

to seeing you there! For more info, check us out

on Facebook�or at�www.cyacc.org.� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ���

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS:��All Catholic

women 18 and older are welcome to join us as we move

forward in establishing our Catholic Daughters of America

Court.��If you are interested in becoming a member of this

Na�onal Organiza�on, please join us on Sunday, January

14 in the downstairs rectory mee�ng room at Ss. Philip and

James, 107 North Ship Road in Exton. Our mee�ng will

begin at 1:30 p.m. Further informa�on is available from

Peggy Guckin, 215�570�3574, mmg721@aol.com.�

Students from Malvern Preparatory

School and Villa Maria Academy are

hos�ng the Cups for Caritas, our 2017�

2018 itera�on on the ten�year tradi�on of

Empty Bowls events at Malvern. This

year’s event, which raises funds for Bethesda Project

(www.bethesdaproject.org), will be held on Sunday, January 14,

on Malvern Prep’s campus. The event will begin with 9:00 Mass

in Our Mother of Good Counsel Chapel and will feature student

and guest speakers sharing context for the caritas of this year’s

event. The doors of Stewart Hall will open at 10:30 where guests

will have the opportunity to choose a handmade ceramic cup to

use and keep as a reminder that there are always people in our

world in need of caritas. The morning features a simple buffet�

style brunch, a silent auc�on, guest speakers, and a “leFovers”

cup sale. Tickets are $25/adult and $15/children 10 + under.

Advance �cket sales are appreciated and available online at

www.mpemptybowls.org. For more informa�on, please contact

mpemptybowls@gmail.com or 484�595�5203.�