Today we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Normally the Presentation is overlooked by most Catholics because it generally occurs on a weekday. Traditionally this feast marked the end of the Christmas season.
The Holy Family meets Simeon and Anna, righteous and devout people who awaited the birth of the Savior. This is a constant theme in Luke’s Gospel, that there were many righteous people in Israel who followed Jesus.
St. Luke believes that God has a plan for all people, and that it is only when we follow that we can hope to find peace and joy.
The Eucharist is the one moment when we really meet Jesus, and we can touch Him physically and spiritually.
“Simeon said, “This child is destined to be the downfall and the rise of many in Israel.”
Holy Masses
February 02, 2025 – 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
HC 10:00 AM for ++Stanisław and Józefa Matysiak from Chris and Greg Filipowicz
February 09, 2025 – 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
HC 10:00 AM for +Ed Macek (Anniversary of death 02/09) from Genevieve Macek
Announcements
- Thank you for your donation on Christmas. Thanks for the cookies for Carolers.
- After Epiphany Feast will be the Pastoral Visit – Kolęda and blessing of the homes.
- The annual meeting of the members of Holy Cross parish will be conducted Sunday, February 23, 2025, right after 10:00AM Mass.
- Ash Wednesday Mass will be on Wed. Mar 5, 2025 at 7:00PM. We will start by that the Lent Season.
- Examine your heart first, though, to see if there is any lack of forgiveness of others still inside, because how can we ask God for forgiveness if we cannot forgive others? (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.
Reflections
- Simeon’s life was satisfied by seeing Jesus. What am I looking for in this life? What would satisfy me?
- What do the people around me consider as their goal, their satisfaction, or their salvation, by the way they live? How much does that influence me?
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.