January 22 – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time We begin the third week in Ordinary Time hearing St. Paul’s encouragement “to be united in the same mind and in the same purpose” without any divisions among them. (We see in our time, the pain of division, the pain of gossip.) St. Paul encountered this same division 20 centuries ago. Brothers and Sisters – we are called to be united. Each week, we pray in the creed for One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. (The four marks of the church -> One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic.) Unity in charity compels each of us to be witnesses to the truth of the Gospel. Yes, indeed, we “see” Jesus in others. Yet, we cannot do that properly, if we are divided or gossiping. The Second Vatican Council teaches us that the Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our faith. Indeed, through the Eucharist, we all RECEIVE the very body, blood, soul, and divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ. Through the reception of the Holy Eucharist, we are nourished with the bread of life and can again reflect on the four marks of the church in a new way. When we contemplate these timeless teachings in a new way, we are “charged” to answer Jesus’ calling, to “come after Him.” Let us pray for the grace this week to follow Jesus. May the Lord be with you! Fr. Craig
READINGS FOR JANUARY 22, 2023
3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 1st Reading—Isaiah 8: 23---9:3—The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Those who lived in the land of gloom now have joy, for the yoke that burdened them God has smashed.
Responsorial Psalm: — “The Lord is my light and my salvation, of whom should I be afraid. Of whom should I be afraid.”
2nd Reading—1 Corinthians 1: 10-13, 17— Paul wrote to the people of Corinth: let “there be no divisions among you…be united in mind and in the same purpose.” I have heard “that there are rivalries among you…Is Christ divided?”
Gospel Acclamation—Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! “Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of the kingdom and cured every disease among the people.” Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Gospel—Matthew 4: 12-23—Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they followed him. Jesus began to proclaim this: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” He cured many people.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
1) Let us pray for the Church: God, you are our light in darkness. Help the churches to be one. May there be no factions among those who belong to Christ. We pray to the Lord…
2) Let us pray for the nations: May people who walk in darkness come to see the light. Let peace take hold in our world and war and terrorism cease. We pray to the Lord…
3) Let us pray for the sick: Cure the people of every disease and illness. Be the life's refuge of our friends for whom we now pray -- Allie Rose Frazer Cheryl Splude Joe Carr Kathleen & Milo Fabian Kim Short Steven Jensen Bryan Knowles Alan Baumgart And for all who have asked for our prayers. We pray to the Lord…
4) Let us pray for the sanctity of human life: Lord, give us the openness to receive your gifts so freely given. May our hearts be open to every gift of life. We pray to the Lord…
5) Let us remember the dead:
May our loved one’s dwell in your house all their days. We pray in
a special way for -- (4:00 Mass) Thomas & Michael Emon, Glendeena Wyant, Tom Rogan (8:30 Mass) Dan Hauser (10:30 Mass) Tyler Bonner We pray to the Lord…
ANNOUNCEMENTS – January 22, 2023 Time to sign up for your Lenten Retreat. Men’s retreat is the weekend of March 3rd-5th and Women’s—March 24th -26th at St. Paul of the Cross. Sign up book and information are available in the gathering area.
Attention High School Seniors: Applications are now being accepted for Knights of Columbus 2023 scholarships. Applications are on the bulletin board in Hardy Hall or available on the St. Anne's Website. Applicants must be in the 12th grade and either a registered member of St. Anne’s parish or a family member of the Knights of Columbus Council 6824. All seniors planning on attending a college or university, a community college or trade school are encouraged to apply. Please submit your application by March 31, 2023.
Unfortunately, the Knights are canceling Euchre next Saturday, the 28th. They will be rescheduling and will let you know soon.
It's time to start planning Vacation Bible School Summer Camp. If you are interested in helping- please join us on Sunday, February 5 for our first planning meeting. The meeting will take place at St. Daniel parish at 12noon. This year's camp will take place June 19-23. Registration forms will be available in February.
Our comedy show is this Sunday, January 22nd at 4:30. Tickets will be available at the door. Cost is $20 per person which includes snacks. We hope you will attend.
Next weekend you can join the Knights in praying the Rosary after all of the Masses.
(Sunday) Please join us in Hardy Hall for coffee, donuts and fellowship.