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From the Homily
of  Father Jose

"Baptism of the Lord"

Many people do not understand the reason for Jesus’ baptism.  Baptism is mainly for the remission of sins, especially the original sin.  Jesus was sinless, not even original sin.  But He took all the sins of all people.  So, He received the baptism as part of His salvific mission.  By His example, Jesus taught us the importance of baptism to enter the kingdom of God.  Jesus said to Nicodemus: “no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit” (John 3:5).

The baptism of Jesus tells us something about the grace of God.  Grace became manifest in Jesus as the loving Father, pronouncing His acceptance, empowered Him to begin His public ministry after the baptism and forty days of fasting.  Jesus was shown to be the true Servant of God who came to save us.  He came to free us from the slavery of Satan and vices.  As Jesus walked this world, the Holy Spirit empowered Him to do good everywhere He went.  He came to convince us of God’s love for each one of us.

Did you know you became the sons and daughters of God through your baptism?  Do you know the power of Holy Spirit can work wonders in your life? Do you believe the Holy Spirit wants to produce in you the same fruit that Jesus Himself manifested? Baptized into His life and death, you can take on the character and even the heart of Jesus.   Hear the Father’s voice speaking of His love for you!  You will fulfill the Father’s plan for your life.

“Father, help us to live according to the baptismal promises.  Let us come closer to you through your grace.”

                                               Amen

Eucharistic Ministers

January 13th
Ken Cochran - Lois Nelson

January 20th
Bonnie Palleschi - Anna Bolduc 

Greeters

January 13^th –
Vikki Griffin

Janaury 20th -
Stephanie Carter

Lectors

January 12th -
Bonnie Palleschi

January 13th -
Carol Tharpe

January 19^th –
Lois Nelson

January 20^th –
Richard Dolan

Prayer List 

Gloria Cantrall
Lorraine DeYorio
Saneep Lalit
Sanjo Lalit
Rajamma Lalit
Teresa Maniyangat
Cibin Mathew
Trudy Montouri
Hong Nguyen
Barbara Stiveder
Claire Tillis
Lois Tobin
Louise Whitt
and all the sick and
travelers of the Parish

Mass Intentions for the Week  

Healing Mass Saturday, February 2^nd

Our next healing Mass will be Saturday, February 2^nd.   Those who are looking for the healing of soul, mind, and body are welcome to attend this special Eucharistic Healing Ministry at 5:00 p.m.

Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus will have a meeting on Sunday,          January 13th following the 10:00 a.m. Mass.

CCW Meeting

The will be a CCW meeting in the parish hall on Wednesday,    January 16th at 7:00 p.m. All women of the parish are welcome.    You "do" make a difference.

 Spring Fest Meeting

A meeting for St. Mary's Spring Fest is Wednesday, January 16^th at 8:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Everyone is invited to attend and share their ideas.

First Annual Heritage Dinner

St. Mary's will hold our First Annual Heritage dinner on Friday,     January 25th in the parish hall at 6:00 p.m.  Bring your favorite cultural food dish to share with everyone. This function is for adults only. Noreen has volunteered to provide our music. Bring your dancing shoes and your favorite beverage. If you have any questions, please see Jason Fischer.
 

Respect Life Coordinators

Congratulations to Mike and Tracy Hardin who have been appointed the Respect Life Coordinators by Father Jose.

Sunday, January 20^th is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday and the Respect Life Collection will be taken on January 19^th and  January 20^th.

 
Sunday, January 20^th is the 35th Anniversary of   Roe vs. Wade. There will be a local March for Life in St. Augustine, Florida on that date. 

Meet on the Mission Grounds at  101 San Marco, St. Augustine, Florida at  1:00 p.m. The march begins at 1:30 p.m.  Everyone is welcome.

On Tuesday, January 22nd there will be a prayerful, "Stand for Life" March around the Federal Courthouse in downtown Jacksonville from noon to 1 p.m. For more information call 904-998-8577.

We would like to encourage all children to participate in the Annual Diocesan Respect Life Contest. Your children will receive information about this contest on Sunday, January 13th in their CCD classes. They will need to work at home on this project and return their entries by Sunday, January 27^th.