Third Sunday after Epiphany

January 21, 2018
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St. Agnes and the Pallium — Jan. 21 (From the 1917 Catholic Encyclopedia)   The modern pallium is a circular band about two inches wide, worn about the neck, breast, and shoulders, and having two pendants, one hanging down in front and one behind. The pendants are about two inches wide and twelve inches long, and are weighted with small pieces of lead covered with black silk. The remainder of the pallium is made of white wool, part of which is supplied by two lambs presented annually as a tax by the Lateran Canons Regular to the Chapter of St. John on the feast of St. Agnes, solemnly blessed on the high altar of that church after the pontifical Mass, and then offered to the pope. The ornamentation of the pallium consists of six small black crosses — one each on the breast and back, one on each shoulder, and one on each pendant. The crosses on the breast, back, and left shoulder are provided with a loop for the reception of a gold pin set with a precious stone. The pallium is worn over the chasuble. The use of the pallium is reserved to the pope and archbishops, but the latter may not use it until, on petition they have received the permission of the Holy See. Bishops sometimes receive the pallium as a mark of special favour, but it does not increase their powers or jurisdiction nor give them precedence. The pope may use the pallium at any time. Others, even archbishops, may use it only in their respective dioceses, and there only on the days and occasions designated in the "Pontificale" (Christmas, the Circumcision, and other specified great feasts; during the conferring of Holy orders, the consecration of abbots, etc.), unless its use is extended by a special privilege. Worn by the pope, the pallium symbolizes the plenitudo pontificalis officii (i.e. the plenitude of pontifical office); worn by archbishops, it typifies their participation in the supreme pastoral power of the pope, who concedes it to them for their proper church provinces. An archbishop, therefore, who has not received the pallium may not exercise any of his functions as metropolitan, nor any metropolitan prerogatives whatever; he is even forbidden to perform any episcopal act until invested with the pallium. Similarly, after his resignation, he may not use the pallium; should he be transferred to another archdiocese. He must again petition the Holy Father for the pallium. The new palliums are solemnly blessed after the Second Vespers on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, and are then kept in a special silver-gilt casket near the Confessio Petri until required. The pallium is conferred in Rome by a cardinal-deacon, and outside of Rome by a bishop; in both cases the ceremony takes place after the celebration of Mass and the administration of the oath of allegiance.   2017 CONTRIBUTION REPORTS The yearly statements reporting donations to the parish are available at the back of church.  Please pick yours up.  Thanks to everyone for a great year!
 
St. Vincent de Paul “Brown Bag Collection” Please continue to help our food bank here at Sacred Heart by taking a brown bag and filling it with non perishable foods. Every Friday the  Sacred Heart St Vincent de Paul Society has a food bank that is open to anyone living in the Fort Wayne area. Please bring the filled bag back by the 2nd Sunday of each month and we will exchange it with another empty brown bag. This gives everyone an  opportunity to help feed the poor in our city and work on our corporal works of mercy. Thank you in advance to all those who help us keep our food bank going.   MASS REQUESTS If you desire a Mass to be celebrated for a particular intention, please place the offering along with the specific intention in writing in an envelope clearly marked Mass Intention and place it in the collection basket.  For individual intentions, make sure to specify whether the person is living or deceased. Alternatively, you can approach the pastor or bring or mail the request to the church. We do not accept telephoned or emailed requests. Everything must be together at the time the request is made. Please note that Mass stipends are NOT tax-deductible according to IRS regulations.
 MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK  
Sunday Jan 21 8:00 AM 10:00 AM Third Sunday After Epiphany   Rev. Mark Wojdelski, FSSP Pro Populo
Monday Jan 22   7:30 AM SS. Vincent and Anastasius, Martyrs     Poor Souls
Tuesday Jan 23   7:00 AM St. Raymund of Penafort, Confessor     Joan Eichman
Wednesday Jan 24   6:00 PM St. Timothy, Bishop and Martyr     Antoinette Latka +
Thursday Jan 25   7:30 AM The Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle     Rudolph Surach Sr. +
Friday Jan 26   6:00 PM St. Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr     Paul & Julie+ Gabet Family
Saturday Jan 27   9:00 AM St. John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church   Rudolf Surach Sr. +
Sunday Jan 28 8:00 AM 10:00 AM Septuagesima Sunday   Rev. Mark Wojdelski, FSSP Pro Populo