Behold The Lamb of God

Pope Francis has declared that the third Sunday of Ordinary Time will now be known as “Sunday of the Word of God.” Many people make New Year’s resolutions — a promise to ourselves or those closest to us that we will do something tangible to be a better person, to
be healthier, kinder, or to break a bad habit in the new year. This year, include a faith resolution in your plans. As you look back on the year that has passed and ahead to the one that is just beginning, consider how you will walk in and share the Light of Christ.

Is Jesus a driving force in your life? Do you regularly pray, listening through Sacred Scripture, devotional reading, and in the silence of your heart? Do you have others with whom you share your faith journey? How does your relationship with the Lord direct the way you live? Prayerfully consider all that you might do to live and grow in faith. Write down your faith resolution and share it with someone you trust, asking him or her to hold you accountable. Keep your written resolution where you will be reminded of it, periodically take stock, and resolve deeply to stay on the path of discipleship, trusting that Jesus is ready to walk with you.

Amen? Amen!
Father Jamie

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Pastor's Ramblings

WELCOME, CHILDREN OF GOD All brought into the Christian community on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord! Welcome, Damian Nathaniel Maria Beiersdorfer who was baptized during the 10 AM Mass at St. Cecilia. He is the son of Deacon Nathan and Tricia Biersdorfer.
Welcome, Isabella Therese, daughter of Madeline, a teacher at St. Cecilia school, and Jason Hinson. Welcome, Lucy Elizabeth, daughter of Noelle and Bryan Westerlund. And, welcome, Nolan Turner Dill, son of Brian and Katie Dill, who was baptized at St. Anthony.

CONGRATULATIONS St. Cecilia teacher and long-time parishioner Elizabeth Pearson and Michael Voet celebrated the Sacrament of Matrimony on December 28. Greg Lech and Rachel Wade and Adam Stacy and Stephanie Winterman celebrated the Sacrament of Matrimony
on January 11 at St. Cecilia.

EPIPHANY PLAY The children of St. Edmund Campion put on their annual Epiphany play in the cafeteria/stage at St. Margaret-St. John Saturday evening, January 11. Well done as always!

BABY SHOWER FOR THE BLESSED MOTHER The Young Adult Ministry had a baby shower on January 11 where they collected donations for Pregnancy Center East and enjoyed a lovely brunch together.