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"An Adult faith does not follow the waves of fashion and the latest novelties." -- Pope Benedict XVI
 Epiphany of the Lord
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea,
in the days of King Herod,
behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying,
“Where is the newborn king of the Jews?
We saw his star at its rising
and have come to do him homage.”
When King Herod heard this,
he was greatly troubled,
and all Jerusalem with him.
Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the people,
He inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.
They said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea,
for thus it has been written through the prophet:
And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
since from you shall come a ruler,
who is to shepherd my people Israel.”
Then Herod called the magi secretly
and ascertained from them the time of the star’s appearance.
He sent them to Bethlehem and said,
“Go and search diligently for the child.
When you have found him, bring me word,
that I too may go and do him homage.”
After their audience with the king they set out.
And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them,
until it came and stopped over the place where the child was.
They were overjoyed at seeing the star,
and on entering the house
they saw the child with Mary his mother.
They prostrated themselves and did him homage.
Then they opened their treasures
and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod,
they departed for their country by another way.
and the favor of God was upon him.
The New Church Construction Site, December 2008
Click on the picture to view a larger image.
Parish Mission
...in preparation for the dedication of the new church.
Spanish Mission by Fr. John Anglin
from February 1st – February 4th
English Mission by Fr. Daniel Lenihan
from February 7th- February 10th
DEDICATION OF NEW CHURCH
FEBRUARY 14TH AT 4:30PM
Welcome Back Winter Residents
Please call the parish office and let us know you have
returned. Your personalized envelopes can be picked up
after Mass or at the Parish Office.
We would like to extend a warm welcome to all who are new
to the parish. Registration forms can be found by the church
doors or call the Parish Office for more information.
Joshua's Blog
Please take the time to visit, our young parishioner, Joshua Gandy, at his Blog Spot.
Joshua is in the hospital and looks forward to checking the internet for comments, news, and well wishes from his classmates, friends, and fellow parishioners.
Vocation View
Families need blessings of patience, forgiveness,
gratefulness, and love. What will you do to show your
love for your family? As for the grace to be holy.
(Colossians 3:12-21)
FAMILY VOCATION PRAYER
Loving God,
Each member of our family is a special gift from You.
You have given each of us gifts and talents so we may
enjoy life but also so we can share with others.
Generous women and men, boys and girls, are needed for
service and leadership in our Church.
Help us know how to encourage and support each other
so we can respond generously to this need by
becoming the kind of people You want us to be.
We know that You will be with us.
Help us to trust in You and in each other.
Amen.
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