Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
January 29
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Mt 5:1-12a)
Prayer of the Week
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are the meek,
for they shall possess the earth.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice,
for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart,
for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called children of God.
Blessed are they who suffer persecution for justice' sake,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when men reproach you,
and persecute you,
and speaking falsely, say all manner of evil against you, for My sake.
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are the meek,
for they shall possess the earth.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice,
for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart,
for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called children of God.
Blessed are they who suffer persecution for justice' sake,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when men reproach you,
and persecute you,
and speaking falsely, say all manner of evil against you, for My sake.
Catechism Quote of the Week
359. How do we attain beatitude?
We attain beatitude by virtue of the grace of Christ which makes us participants in the divine life. Christ in the Gospel points out to his followers the way that leads to eternal happiness: the beatitudes. The grace of Christ also is operative in every person who, following a correct conscience, seeks and loves the true and the good and avoids evil.
Checking in with Bishop Walsh
Celebrate Catholic Schools Week
Sunday, Jan.29 - Saturday, Feb. 4 2023
Sunday Jan 29th -Celebrate Our Parish Students wear Wednesday Mass Uniforms and arrive at 10:30 to sing a 10:55 prelude. Students will have several roles at Mass such as singing in the choir, altar servers, ushers, lectors, greeters, etc.
Monday Jan 30th - Celebrate Our Community • Classes will test their trivia of the parish and school with a Kahoot game. • Show our appreciation for community members by writing thank-you notes to civil servants. • Dress up in your favorite sports shirt or college for St. John Bosco Day, the patron saint of school children.
Tuesday Jan 31st - Celebrate Our Students • Catholic Schools Week Kahoot Trivia Game • Wear a Christian themed shirt or cross • Write letters to become pen pals with St. Ignatius School students. • Catholic Trivia “Bee”: Students participate in grade level catechism bee. Our brightest sixth grader will represent us in Gaylord at the Diocesan Bee in May.
Wednesday Feb 1st - Celebrate Our Nations • Wacky Wednesday - Dress in crazy, mismatched clothes. • Adopt a Troop - Send letters, prayers, and care packages to military men/women overseas.
Thursday Feb. 2nd - Celebrate Vocations • Mass and Candlemas - Candlemas Procession from the gym over to the Church with lit tapers. Students should dress up in their Sunday best (Ladies must wear a dress/skirt and gents in a tie). • Guess the Saint Kahoot Trivia Game • Showing gratitude to those answering the call for vocations with Spiritual Bouquets.
Friday Feb. 3rd - Celebrate our Volunteers and Staff • Write “Thank you’s” to staff members and volunteer appreciation certificates • Wear your pajamas to school. • “Minute to Win It” class competitions
Saturday February 4th - Celebrate Family Grand Raffle and Winter Wonderland Dinner Dinner tickets can be purchased at the school office. Doors open at 5:00 pm.
Holy Moments Book
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Mantles of Mercy
Mantles of Mercy If you know someone in need of a Mantle of Mercy, please contact: Seth Peters: speters@alpenaallsaints.org and let him know what type of mantle and to whom it will be given.
If you would like to help make shawls or quilts for this ministry, please call: Donna Hein: (989) 884-9462 and let her know what kind of skills you can contribute. We will have our next monthly meeting: Wednesday, January 18 at 10:00 am St. John the Baptist Church Please join us.
All Saints Catholic School Presents:
Winter Wonderland Dinner
Grand Raffle Tickets for Sale
Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Information has been sent by email, mail, and is also available on our website,
Every Wednesday evening children (K-5) and their parents will gather at St. John Church of All Saints Parish. We are looking forward to seeing all the smiling faces again.
Join Fr. Tyler on a pilgrimage to Rome and San Giovanni Rotondo
All Saints Parish - Consisting of the churches of St. Anne, St. Bernard, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, and St. John the Baptist, All Saints Catholic School, Holy Cross Cemetery and the Friendship Room
Office: 817 Sable Street Alpena, MI 49707 - 989.354.3019
School Office: 500 N. 2nd Ave Alpena, MI 49707 - 989.354.4911