The Epiphany of the Lord
Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish
These Three Kings
Readings and Mass Intentions
In today’s Gospel, we hear of the journey of the Magi to meet the Christ child. Their journey is one of great faith though they were not Jewish, they had studied enough to recognize the star that lead them to the coming of the Savior as a newborn boy. As we can imagine, this is probably not what they expected to see.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 8:00 am Mass…Jack Neophytou † 10:30 am Mass…William Pfeil †
Is 60: 1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13/ Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 MONDAY, JANUARY 8 Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10/ Mk 1:7-11 TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 1 Sm 1: 9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd/ Mk 1:21-28 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 No Mass
1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/Ps 40:2 and 5, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10/Mk 1:29-39 THURSDAY, JANUARY 11 No Mass
1 Sm 4:1-11/Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25/ Mk 1:40-45 FRIDAY, JANUARY 12 No Mass
1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a/Ps 89:16-17, 18-19/ Mk 2:1-12 SATURDAY, JANUARY 13
However, the wise Magi were able to recognize the King of Kings in a tiny infant. Finally, they disobeyed a powerful ruler and changed their route home because of a dream. What provoked the Magi to begin this journey in the first place? Where in your life do you need to trust God as the Magi did? When the Magi arrived at the place where Jesus was born, they immediately recognized him as their Savior and “prostrated themselves and did him homage.” They saw this innocent child, their Lord, and offered him their best gifts-gold, frankincense, and myrrh. What gifts do you have to offer to Christ? Do you offer to him from your excess, or do you offer him all that you are? The best you can give to Jesus is your very self-your heart. Have you offered it to him? What is holding you back from giving the infant Jesus your heart today?
5:30 pm Mass...Jacquelyn Gabriel Price †
Men of Holy Redeemer
Christmas Flowers
1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19, 10:1/Ps 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7/ Mk 2:13-17
The next meeting is on Tuesday, January 9th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Thank you to those who donated Christmas poinsettias in memory of, or in honor of a loved one.
HOLY REDEEMER’S PRAYER INTENTION BOOK Please continue to remember and pray for all those listed in our prayer intention book.
Striving to become the men God wants them to be in fellowship and to grow in their faith, service and social community. All the men of the parish are invited to participate.
Returning our Treasure in Thanksgiving
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Financial information Dec. 23rd, 24th & 25th Weekly Need:…..…..……..$11,350.00 Weekly Actual:………...…. $23,284.97
Dec. 30th & 31st Weekly Need:…..….……...$11,350.00 Weekly Actual:…………….$14,797.63 Land Loan Balance:……..….$233,318.39 (as of 12/13/17)
Christmas Gifts If you were out of town for Christmas, please stop by the parish office and pick up your copy of Matthew Kelley’s book, Perfectly Yourself. This is a gift to you from the Holy Redeemer Men’s Group.
Louise Owens† Amy Chapin† Sabrina Sabin† Willie Romo† Teadora Puente† The Devlin Family† The Callahan Family† Marie & Angelo Parascandola† Ethel & Joseph Stewart† Gaetano & Margaret Stabile† George & Rose Desmarais† Joseph Francis DiMartino† & In honor of the Church Angels
January 7, 2018
Upcoming Events Jan. 7: Faith Formation K-8th 9:05 a.m. Jan. 7: Vocation Adoration 9:00 a.m. Jan. 8: Boy Scouts T-1099 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 10: Youth Group 7:00 p.m. Jan. 14: H.S. Faith Formation 12:00 p.m. Jan. 15: Boy Scouts T-1099 7:00 p.m.
Faith Formation News & Notes Faith Formation for grades K–8th 9:05 a.m. to 10:05 a.m.
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ARE CALLED TO SERVE: Sat., Jan., 13 • 5:30 pm Mass READERS Cindy Williams Bobby Zeigler
Carol Wagner H.S. Faith Formation will meet on January 14th 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. Patricia Devlin
Youth Group News & Notes
The Youth Group will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 10th @ 7:00 p.m. *SAVE THE DATE: Steubenville Conferences in the summer of 2018. Steubenville LONE STAR Revealed! For more information contact Adrian Garcia:
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Spiritual Adoption of an Unborn Baby
Educating families through the power of prayer about the miracle of human life. January 7, 2018 - (6 weeks) Within 42 days, the skeleton has formed. Brain waves can be detected and measured by day 43. About the size of a small lentil bean (4 to 5 millimeters), the eyes, ears and nostrils are beginning to form. Vocal cords and tongue are also developing. The heart beats at approximately 100-130 beats per minute, almost as twice as mom’s! Baby is now starting to move his tiny limbs.
Blessing for Expecting Parents
New Year’s Blessing
Monsignor Publius will extend a special blessing for our expecting parents during all Masses next weekend, January 13th & 14th
O God of ancient blessing, your servant Mary pondered in her heart the treasured words spoken about her Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Bless us, as we gather in His name, and prepare our hearts to receive His Spirit, that our tongues may confess him Lord, every day of this new year, and for ever and ever. Amen.
All Adults Welcome to Two New Bible Studies in 2018! Holy Redeemer Parish is offering new opportunities for fellowship, faith sharing, prayer and learning! All classes meet in the parish hall and classrooms on Monday nights. Please visit our display in the narthex to register and view materials, calendar and course descriptions after all Masses on January 13th & 14th. All completed registrations and fees must be turned in by January 14th. Sign-up sheets will also be available in the Parish Office. Course Offered: Follow Me: Meeting the Gospel of John Length: 9 weeks Participants: All Adults Begins: Monday, January 29 Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (fellowship at 6:30 p.m.) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Course Offered: Exodus: Called to Freedom Length: 11 weeks Participants: All Adults Begins: Monday, February 5th Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (fellowship at 6:30 p.m.)
Rafael Zelaya
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS Karen Marsh David Wagner
SOUND Dave Vandercook Sun., Jan., 14 • 8:00 am Mass READERS Tim Schauf
Mary Atkinson
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS Eloy Sanchez
Chad McMillan
Jennifer McMillan
Daniel Romero
Barbara Anderson SOUND
Tim Nelson
Robert Florance Sun., Jan., 14 • 10:30 am Mass READERS Mike Harding
Grace Flatten
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS Mike Harding Danelle Andrews
Steve Lund Patrick Snell
Margaret Edmonston Cody Palmer Thomas Edmonston
Amber White
Maureen Garbarino Melissa Watzlavick SOUND Mike Andrews
The parish office will be closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, January 15th.
Thank you to our Sponsor of the Week
Whittle Family Dentistry The ads in our bulletin defray the cost of printing to the church and are a valued service provided to our parishioners. Please patronize the sponsors as they are supporting us.
