Why Was Jesus Baptized?
This day we celebrate the baptism of Jesus, an event that formally began the public ministry of Jesus and ends the Christmas season for us today. But it's a strange event.
Why would the sinless, almighty God of the universe receive baptism alongside fallen men and women?
St. Maximus of Turin affirmed, "Christ is baptized, not to be made holy by the water, but to make the water holy." Jesus allows himself to stand shoulder-to-shoulder and numbered among us fellow sinners, assuming his role as the Lamb of God who would take away the sins of the world and descend into death for our salvation.
We must all be humble enough to enter into the mystery and go down into the waters of our Baptismal call to be reborn in Christ who desires for us life and life in abundance!
Consider watching and sharing this video of Bishop Barron's on the importance of Baptism from his newest series The Creed:
"Baptism is the door of the spiritual life.”
NOTES FOR JANUARY 8-9, 2022
The Second Collection this weekend is for Catholic Communications and Catholic University. Thank you for your generosity.
With the resurgence of COVID – Omicron, all are reminded to wear masks in church. All liturgical ministers are especially reminded that if you have any symptoms or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive, do not come to church. Try to find a replacement. If you are not successful, on Saturdays, leave a voicemail with Father Michael or Father Walter.
Monday January 10 is the Birthday of Deacon Bill Alvarado – Happy Birthday!
Our Parish Council will meet Monday, January 10 at 7:00 pm via Zoom.
Our Youth Group Planning Meeting has been rescheduled for January 29.
Father Michael will be away from the parish January 16-21.
Monday, January 17 is the Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday. Morning Mass is at 8:00 am. The Parish Office will be closed and there will be No Adoration.
Due to COVID, there will be no parish bus going to the March for Life in Washington DC on Friday, January 21. There are still many ways to be involved - go to: https://archny.org/ministries-and-offices/respect-life/events-2/march-for-life/
You are also invited to Pray for Dobbs on the 22nd of each month. For more information, go to: https://archny.org/ministries-and-offices/respect-life/events-2/pray-for-dobbs/