New Years Mass Times
The Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God Saturday, December 31 - 5:00 pm
The Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God Sunday, January 1 - 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, &12 noon (no 7:00 pm)
Office Holiday Hours
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, January 2nd. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
From Fr. Colin
On this octave day of Christmas, we turn our attention to Mary, the mother of our Lord, as we contemplate her explicit role in the Incarnation and thus in the Christian faith. We do so, not by directing our gaze away from Jesus, but rather by contemplating the one who shows Jesus to us, and understanding the inseparability of Mother and Child. Indeed, from the Annunciation, through the visitation to Elizabeth, the birth in the manger, and the presentation of Christ in the Temple, Mary’s role is central.
It is a role that shows to us the intimate relationship between Mother and Child, a relationship that expresses better than words can the intimate relationship of God with humanity, of Creator to creature. Contemplating Mary should therefore allow us to contemplate more deeply the relationship that God wants to have with each of us, the relationship that He offers to us in the birth of His Son.
As we begin a new year, let us take the time to truly contemplate the image of Mary and Jesus, of Mother and Child. Let us see in that image the ultimate love of God for us, who takes our humanity upon Himself and invites us into the relationship of a mother for her newborn child.
Let us always be open to the blessings poured forth in that relationship, the ultimate blessing of God’s presence with us, and may that fill us now and always with the peace of Christ.
January 1- The Solemnity of Mary, the
Holy Mother of God
January 1 is the World Day of Peace. Every year on January 1, the Holy Father marks the World Day of Peace with a special message inviting all people to reflect on the important work of building peace. Each year has a specific theme
chosen by the Holy Father.
St. Vincent de Paul
Christmas Hamper Campaign
The Society reports their Campaign was completed successfully with 173 needy families assisted consisting of 327 adults & 318 children for a total of 645 people, an all time record. Sincere thanks go out to those Knights of Columbus & parishioners who helped with the deliveries.
Their financial goal was achieved, enabling them to carry on their important work of helping the less fortunate people in our community throughout 2023. They would like to thank sincerely all the parishioners, parish organizations & local Catholic schools who donated generously to make this year’s campaign so successful in the face of many economic restrictions such as rampant inflation which caused everything from higher food & utility bill costs to increased rents.
The Society would also like to thank Fr. Colin & his dedicated staff for their continued support of their work in the parish.
Finally, they would like to wish all their benefactors & the families they helped a very merry & peaceful Christmas season as well as a happy & healthy New Year.
God Bless you all.
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
December 30
First Reading – “Whoever honors his father is gladdened by children, and, when he prays, is heard. Whoever reveres his father will live a long life; he who obeys his father brings comfort to his mother.”
Responsorial Psalm – Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.”
Second Reading – “Wives, be subordinate to your husbands, as is proper in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and avoid any bitterness toward them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.”
Gospel – “Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him.”
Horizons of Hope:
A toolkit for Catholic Parishes on
Palliative Care
All the faithful are invited to take part in the 4-module program being offered in January 2023.
Bishop McGrattan explains how Horizons of Hope will create opportunities for learning & reflections upon end-of-life issues & to promote the need for excellent palliative care. It will assist in clarifying misinformation, & reverse the deceptive messaging found in this increasing culture of death.
Bishop McGrattan's Pastoral Letter here
Knights of Columbus Bottle Drive
The Knights will hold a bottle drive on the church parking lot on Saturday, January 7 & Sunday, January 8, 2023. Please save & donate your recyclable/ refundable beverage bottles, cans & other containers to this fundraiser.
Please contact Bill Wolff, 403-620-3479, if you have questions or require your donated containers to be picked up.
Hour of Prayer
Every Thursday after the 9:00 am Mass there will be an Hour of Prayer in the Prayer Room. Everyone is welcome. Call Marie or Chic at 403-271-8587
for more information.
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy
Mother of God
First Reading: Numbers 6.22-27 They shall put my name on the children of Israel, and I will bless them.
Responsorial Psalm: May God be gracious to us and bless us.
Second Reading: Galatians 4.4-7 God sent his Son, born of a woman.
Gospel: Luke 2. 16-21 They found Mary and Joseph, and the child laying in the manger. After eight days he was names Jesus.
Readings for January 1, 2023
Cenacle
Saturdays 9:45-11 am in the St. Anthony room
Everyone is welcome. Call Susana 403-498-8809 for more information.