Today we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord. The word Epiphany means a showing or manifestation of the Lord. This is the Solemnity when God reveals His deity to us and to the whole World.  It was first shown to the wise men, astrologers whose faith guided them to Bethlehem. 

We see this incredible scene in the picture of three wise men – Magi or Kings who were seek God and they found him in the form of the small baby in the manger in Bethlehem.

This behavior of that three wise men which in the polish tradition we call them Kacper, Melchior and Baltasar is very close to every person who wants to find Jesus Christ in his or her own life. We need to show Jesus to all people seeking the spiritual body where they can be one with God.

Therefore in the polish tradition we mark the door of our home with their names (+K+M+B+2014+) to remember that every step is for the finding our Lord Jesus Christ on the way through our own lives.

The Eucharist which we now celebrate is like the bus stop on our journey to haven where we see our goal – Jesus Christ and after Holy Mass we try to bring him into effect by the commandment of love to each of our neighbors.

Holy Masses

January 5, 2014 – Christmas – Epiphany of our Lord

HC 10:00 AM for ++ Michael & Pricilla Rachuba from William Rachuba

January 12, 2014 – Baptism of the Lord

HC 10:00 AM for ++Eugene & Alvira Przybylowich from Walter Pry

Announcements

• My Warmly Thank You to all of the people who remember of me and my family by the presents and the donations. Be sure that you are in my prayers before the Alter.
• After Epiphany Feast will be the Pastoral Visit – KolÄ™da and blessing of the homes. Please think over it and tell Father.
• On Sunday Jan. 5 after Holy Mass we will have the Catechism Classes for all kids. Please inform all of them and bring them to the hall. Please support this program of education by your prayer.
• Do you have anyone of any reason (for example: someone in Hospital) or life event you would like to pray for – Please ask and see Fr. Andrew.

 Welcome Our Visitors

We welcome all our visitors who are present with us for worship this Sunday! Please introduce yourself to the Pastor after Mass. Please write your names in the guest book located in the vestibule of the church. Please remember that you are always welcome to join us in worship at Holy Cross Church.

 One Main Point

THE REVELATION OF GOD TO THE WORLD.
The Magi from around the world search for Jesus and pay him homage, while Herod only pretends to do so. At the beginning of the Gospel, these Gentile Astrologers point to the conclusion of the Gospel, when the disciples pay Jesus homage, and Jesus told them to “make disciples of all the Gentiles.” (28:17-20)

Reflections

1. By what signs do I recognize Jesus? How do I feel when I recognize these signs? Then what do I do?
2. Have I looked for and found Jesus? What does Jesus look like? What does he say?
3. What gifts do I bring Jesus? How does Jesus receive my gifts?