The First Reading prophesies the Messiah, the One who leads us in how we should respond to God's call. As He was, we are called to lead others to heaven despite the sacrifices this requires. Others have sacrificed to help us on our journey and we need to do the same.

In the Psalms we celebrate the incredible goodness of God,
pouring out his blessings upon His People!
His power and might are worth praising!

In the 2nd Reading , St. Peter recalls all that Jesus did in fulfilling His Father's mission. He fulfilled the prophecies given to the Jewish people - and Peter explains further that the messiah has come not just for the Jewish people, but for everyone in the world.

In the Gospel , we recall the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan. We have heard it before, but what might God want us to hear this time?
John rightly notes that Jesus did not nee to be baptized, but Jesus wished it - and John, not understanding, but trusting, obeyed.
The waters of Baptism were made holy by Jesus' baptism,
so that we can be made holy by those waters.
Through this sanctification of the water,
public affirmation of Jesus as the Son of God, and
revelation of the Trinity in the Voice of the Father,
the Holy Spirit coming like a dove, and
the physical presence of Jesus, the Son of God
- through this one act Christ conveys much for us to ponder!
January
12th........... FIRST COMMUNION First Gathering! after 10:00 am Mass! See details below!
15th.......... Monthly Rosary - New Year's Resolution: Ask for Mary's help! God wishes it so!
18th.......... Winterfest 2020! Shake the winter blues sharing fellowship with friends!
................. Check your email and parish website for details
23rd.......... 7th Grade Confirmation Parent Meeting 6:30 pm, PDH
26th.......... Catholic Schools Week begins! Public school students: If you are interested in .................. attending a Catholic school - K - 12, look on the school website for information on .................. school vouchers from Ohio for school districts with under-performing schools
February
1 st............. Saturday! 7th Grade Confirmation : Opening Retreat 10:00 - 3:00 pm
13th............ 8th Grade Confirmation : Mary our Mother
26th........... Ash Wednesday (but we just celebrated Christmas!....)
Newsy Notes
First Communion!
Preparation begins this Sunday, January 12th ,
after the 10 a.m. Mass
in the Parish Dining Hall until 1:00 pm.
Light refreshments provided!
Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
What a glorious journey these children begin!
7th Grade Confirmation
Begin preparation in January and February!
See dates above!!
Come Holy Spirit and enkindle in our youth
the fire of your love!
Public School Students
in under-performing schools can receive
significant tuition assistance from the state of Ohio
Grades - K - 12 - Regardless of income!
Watch for details on the parish or school website
Meditation
"The most deadly poison of our time is indifference."
- Saint Maximilian Kolbe