 Image source: www.newliturgicalmovement.org "Christmas Time and Easter Time highlight the central mysteries of the Paschal Mystery, namely, the incarnation, death on the cross, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ, and the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The Sundays and weeks of Ordinary Time, on the other hand, take us through the life of Christ. This is the time of conversion. This is living the life of Christ.
Ordinary Time is a time for growth and maturation, a time in which the mystery of Christ is called to penetrate ever more deeply into history until all things are finally caught up in Christ. The goal, toward which all of history is directed, is represented by the final Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe." (from USCCB.org on "Prayer and Worship") Have you made your "New Year's Resolutions" yet? God is "Here With Us" in the gift of His Most Holy Eucharist. Could you give Him some of your time this year? STM has produced this special music video (also below) for all of you! It's a: a quick Catechesis on the Eucharist, a reflection on the Incarnation & Eucharist, and an invitation to join us for Adoration (& the Sacrament of Reconciliation) on Saturdays from 3:30-4:30 PM. Click here for information on our Saturday Adoration & Confessions. Consider making a resolution to spend some time in Adoration with Jesus Christ present in the Most Holy Eucharist. Perhaps start with a few minutes each week and work toward making a Holy Hour over the course of the year. Bring your family for some time in prayer together! Commit yourself to regularly making a Sacramental Confession. Make your resolutions realistic and attainable so Jesus can really walk with you! We are all called to holiness—to sanctity—to sainthood in the HERE and NOW.
Jesus is present in the HERE and NOW waiting for us...meeting us where we're at! Here's to a Happy, Healthy, and Holy New Year! Christmas is not over...it has just begun! Join us as we celebrate the solemnity of the Christmas Season and the Mystery of the Incarnation: Feast of the Holy Family - Sun.,December 27 (Masses: 5PM Vigil, 8AM, 10AM, 12PM) Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - Fri., January 1 (Masses: 9AM [with First Friday Devotion following Mass] & 11AM) *Holy Day of Obligation* *The 9AM Mass will also be live-streamed on our FB page.* Epiphany of the Lord - Sun., January 3 (Masses: 5PM Vigil, 8AM, 10AM, 12PM) The Baptism of the Lord - Sun., January 10 (Masses: 5PM Vigil, 8AM, 10AM, 12PM) [Reminder: The General Dispensation to attend Mass in-person from Cardinal Tobin continues on. If you are unable to attend, please do make a prayerful Act of Spiritual Communion, spend some time in reflection on Mass Readings, and make use of our live-stream (if offered) or other recorded/aired Masses. Our parish is praying for you & with you!]
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