There is a special collection, January 22nd & 23rd for the Church in Latin America & Saltillo Mission. This helps educate priests, religious and lay pastoral leaders; assists missionaries; trains catechists and youth ministers; and supports the Church’s work with those in need. Please be generous in your support.
Thank you to all of our parishioners who made our Angel Tree a success!! Between our two parishes, 130 children received Christmas gifts!!
May God’s blessings shower upon you this new year!!
The gospel tells us that the magi found Christ “on entering the house.” The door to your home is a holy threshold. You can bless those who come in and go out by inscribing above the door in chalk the first two numbers of the year + C + M + B + the last two numbers of the year. Tradition tells us that the letters stand for the names of the magi: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. Adolph Adam points out that it may also mean “Christus mansionem benedicat” or “May Christ bless this dwelling.” It’s appropriate to bless your door in January—janua means “door” and the first month is the door to the new year.
After inscribing the doorway, say this prayer:
“God of Bethlehem and Cana, God of Jordan’s leaping waters, in baptism you bring us into your family. You wed us and embrace us as your beloved. May we fill this place with kindness to one another, with hospitality to guests, and with abundant care for every stranger. By the gentle light of a star, guide home all who seek you on paths of faith, hope and love. Then we will join the angels in proclaiming your praise: Glory in heaven and peace on earth, now and for ever. Amen.“
**There will be a special collection next weekend, January 8th / 9th for the Aged and Infirm Priests. The cost of providing healthcare and other necessary expenses for our retired priests has grown. Please be generous in your support.
Christmas Eve:
Friday Blessed Seelos Mass 4:00 pm
Our Mother of Sorrows 11:00 pm
Christmas Day:
Saturday Blessed Seelos 8:30 am
Our Mother of Sorrows 10:30 am
** There will not be a Vigil Mass this Saturday **
Sunday, December 19th 1:00pm Performance – Seelos
** Participants in program, please arrive at 12:30pm
Tuesday, December 21st 6:00 p.m Performance- St. Michaels
**Participants in program please arrive at 5:30 pm
The remaining practice dates and performance information is below. All practices are at Blessed Seelos Church.
Sun., Dec. 12th 11:30am – 2pm
(lunch 12:30 -1pm)
Mon., Dec. 13th – 5:15 pm
Wed., Dec. 15th – 5:15 pm
Thurs., Dec. 16th – 5:30 pm
* Dress Rehearsal at 6 pm
Sunday, December 19th 1:00pm Performance!!
** Please arrive at 12:30pm
Tuesday, December 21st 6:00 Performance at St. Michael**Please arrive at 5:30 pm
