Today we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord – Three Kings. This is the Solemnity when God reveals His deity to us and to the whole World.
We see this incredible scene in the picture of three wise men – Magi or Kings, who were seeking God and they found him in the small baby in the manger at Bethlehem.
This behavior of three wise men which in the polish tradition we name them Kacper, Melchior and Baltazar is very close to every person who wants to find Jesus Christ in his or her own life.
Therefore, by the polish custom we mark the door of our home with their names to remember that when we exit our home, we are on the pilgrimage to find our Lord Jesus Christ on the way through our own lives.
The Eucharist which we now celebrate is like the bus stop on our way to haven where we see our goal – Jesus Christ and after Holy Mass we try to bring him into our life by the commandment of the love to each of our neighbors.
“They prostrated themselves and did him homage.”
Holy Masses
January 5, 2025 – Epiphany of the Lord
HC 10:00 AM for +Denice Funk from Dawn Funk
January 12, 2025 – The Baptism of the Lord
HC 10:00 AM for +Józefa Figiel (Jan/09) from John Figiel
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.
Thank you for your donation on Christmas. Thanks for the cookies for Carolers.
Cordially Thank you for your help to prepare the Christmas Food Sale and on the event itself. God bless you.
After Epiphany Feast will be the Pastoral Visit – Kolęda and blessing of the homes.
Every night before you go to bed you must make an examination of conscience (because you don’t know if you will be alive in the morning!) Whatever is troubling you, or whatever wrong you may have done, you need to repair it. (Mother Teresa – A Simple Path)
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)
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