Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.
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Tú tienes, Señor, palabras de vida eterna.
This weekend is Word of God Sunday and also a part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Saturday is the Day of Pray for the Legal Protection of the Unborn. I hope that during this week of special prayer time that you can find some time to pray for these concerns and those close to your heart.
I have decided to pause from moving forward with the formal parish choir at this time. With the Covid numbers being so high, I don't think this is a prudent time to move forward with a parish-wide invitation.
That being said-all members of music ministry are invited to participate in leading music at weekend Masses. Simply join in Wednesday's rehearsal (in-person/livestream/or even in playback) and then come 30 minutes before Mass. I hope to see you this evening.
In Christ/En Cristo,
Adam Beeken
Este fin de semana es el Domingo de la Palabra de Dios y también forma parte de la Semana de Oración por la Unidad de los Cristianos. El sábado es el Día de Oración por la Protección Jurídica del No Nacido. Espero que durante esta semana de tiempo especial de oración puedas encontrar algo de tiempo para orar por estas preocupaciones y las personas cercanas a tu corazón.
También continuaremos nuestra discusión sobre la participación en la asamblea en la Misa. Esté listo para compartir su observación del fin de semana pasado y cualquier recomendación sobre lo que queremos intentar hacer este fin de semana para mejorar el canto de la asamblea. Que tengas un día maravilloso y espero verte esta noche.
También continuaremos nuestra discusión sobre la participación en la asamblea en la Misa. Esté listo para compartir su observación del fin de semana pasado y cualquier recomendación sobre lo que queremos intentar hacer este fin de semana para mejorar el canto de la asamblea. Que tengas un día maravilloso y espero verte esta noche.
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SCHEDULED MUSICIANS
(plan and music attached)
January 22 & 23
Sat 4pm- Addie(ps), Adam(p), Peggy(g), Bernie(i), ???(t)
Sun 8am- Kristy(ps), Adam/Kit(p/g), ???(i), Kevin(t)
Sun 11am- Greg(ps), Mary Grace(p), Adam(g), ???(i), ???(t)
HORARIO DE MÚSICOS
(esquema y música adjuntos)
23 de enero
Dom 9:30am- Rosa O(c), Adam, Enrique, Eric(g), Simeon (p), Christian(av)
Dom 1pm- Rosa O(c), Adam(g), Rosa P(av)
Dom 1pm- Rosa O(c), Adam(g), Rosa P(av)
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)
January 23, 2022
“Do not be saddened this day, for rejoicing in the Lord must be your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10)
Have you ever felt anxious, fearful, or embarrassed and been comforted by someone who spoke the words you needed to hear? Has a respected acquaintance ever offered meaningful praise, giving you a boost of confidence? Perhaps you’ve heard a song or a poem whose text captured your exact feelings, and you might even have been inspired to share these words with others.
Words matter. We have long known that they can raise us up or cut us down, give us joy or cause us pain. We seek the right words for consolation, delight, wisdom, and friendship. How wonderful it is that the word of God is with us, giving us the strength and peace we need!
The scriptures this week call us to celebrate, embrace, and follow the word of God. In the first reading, Ezra encourages the assembly to rejoice in the word of the Lord. The Psalm proclaims that the Lord’s words are Spirit and life, they are perfect, true, and just. In Luke’s Gospel, Christ reads a passage to those who came to listen, assuring them that on this day, the scripture had been fulfilled in their hearing.
As servants of the Church, we are called to shine the light for others and offer consolation when needed, even while feeling the darkness and yearning for comfort ourselves. It is difficult to give water to others when our own buckets are empty, but here we are gifted with the word of the Lord, a gift that can fill us to overflowing when we make the time to reflect on God’s wisdom. Rejoice in the word of the Lord! Let it give you strength.
Prayer
Dear Lord, our Comfort, our Strength, and our Peace,
Open our ears that we might listen to your voice.
Open our hearts that we might know your love.
May your word be our guide that we might live in service to all.
Shine on us that we might reflect your light for all who seek you.
Amen.
Remi Fonseca Bauer
Director of Music
St. Rose of Lima, Gaithersburg, MD
NPM Council, Region 4 Representative