Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ the last Sunday of Christmas Season and the first Sunday of the Ordinary Time at the same time.
When Jesus was baptized in the Jordan, just as John had baptized the other people. Jesus saw that his task was to save people from their sins and change the world. He himself was without sin, but he made himself one with the people in their weakness. And then God confirmed him in his task by saying: “You are my beloved Son.”
When we were baptized, we expressed, through our parents and godparents, that we had become one with Jesus and with his mission. Since that day we share with Jesus in his task of serving and saving the people. If we do so, then God can tell us too: “you are my beloved son or daughter.
“You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased”
Holy Masses
January 12, 2025 – The Baptism of the Lord
HC 10:00 AM for +Józefa Figiel (Jan/09) from John Figiel
January 19, 2025 – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.
HC 10:00 AM for +Bernard Dabrowski from Joyce Dabrowski
Announcements
- 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.
- You could say: Lord, I’m sorry for having offended you and I promise you I will try not to offend you again. Something like this. It feels good to be free of burdens, to have a clean heart. (Mother Teresa – A Simple Path)
- 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.
One main Point
LAMB OF GOD, WHO TAKES AWAY THE SINS OF THE WORLD
John the Baptist presumably did not know Jesus, but he is the first to bear witness and to proclaim that Jesus is the Lamb of God, who has the power to take away the sins of the world. John testifies as he himself sees and describes the Spirit’s descending and remaining upon Jesus.
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.