Let us pray.
Lord, may I remember my baptismal vows 

to love and honor You in everything I do. 

Lord, may I listen to your call to repentance

that was prepared 

by the voice of John the Baptist.

536. Why did Jesus get baptized? The baptism of Jesus is on his part the acceptance and inauguration of his mission as God's suffering Servant. He allows himself to be numbered among sinners; he is already "the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world". Already he is anticipating the "baptism" of his bloody death. Already he is coming to "fulfill all righteousness", that is, he is submitting himself entirely to his Father's will: out of love he consents to this baptism of death for the remission of our sins. The Father's voice responds to the Son's acceptance, proclaiming his entire delight in his Son. The Spirit whom Jesus possessed in fullness from his conception comes to "rest on him". Jesus will be the source of the Spirit for all mankind. At his baptism "the heavens were opened" - the heavens that Adam's sin had closed - and the waters were sanctified by the descent of Jesus and the Spirit, a prelude to the new creation.

In the event of adverse weather conditions during the week, 9:00 am daily Mass will still take place and the parish office will remain open unless otherwise communicated (Flocknote and the parish website). In the event that Alpena Public Schools are closed due to adverse weather conditions, all other parish activities (except funerals) for that day are cancelled. During a winter storm warning, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament may be suspended – please check with your adoration captain. In all circumstances, please use your own prudential judgment.