REFLECTION:
The people in the gospel twice responded to Jesus as one with authority: when he taught them and when he cast out the “unclean spirit.” What was this authority? Both in word and deed Jesus touched people in their need. The people were “astonished” and “amazed!” because Jesus was saying and doing something new. He was revealing God’s very presence and life – he is “the Holy One of God” among them. And among us.
Connecting the Gospel
to the first reading: Moses was a prophet who spoke God’s word with authority; now Jesus is the One God raises up to speak with authority – not just as a prophet, but as the Holy One of God.
to our experience: Thinking of evil in terms of demons and devils keeps it at arm’s length. The evil in our world that we must confront and cast out is more personal and immediate: violence, poverty, discrimination, etc.
Reprinted with permission of Liturgical Press from: Living Liturgy
Read more...PRAYERS: Please keep Fr. Dan Lincoln, Linda Riley, Theresa Pavlik, Ken Bobzien, Debbie Janes, Mary Maus, Bill Willis, Mike Bush, Loren, Marti Sheffel, Lynn Richardson (Betty Glahn’s sister-in-law), Geneva Wooldridge (Linda Riley’s mother), Andrew Michael Rigler, Billy Dykes, Jr., Don Ledford (Susan Bernardi’s nephew), Billie Carol Murray, Mack, Cecil Grooms & Family, Jimmy Galdys (Donna’s nephew), Eleanor Synowiec (Eileen Daniel’s mother), Bryan Riley, Bob Porter, Ashley Niesolowski, Julia Gosser, Betty Crail (Julie Beckmann’s mother), Henrietta Stenken (Sr. Marian’s mother), Chelsea Powell, Amanda Marzec, Sherri Lynn Riley, Georgia (Coleman) Grooms, Charlene Sobi, Dior Marie, Teresa, Colin Wolford, and Kelley M. (Skipper) Diatikar in your prayers. Cards would be appreciated as well. |
NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: today. Classes resume next Sunday. ENVELOPES FOR JOINING THE SOCIETY OF THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH: are at the church entrance. The society seeks prayer and sacrifice for the world’s missions in Asia, Africa, the Pacific Islands and remote regions of Latin America. Help is offered for pastoral and evangelizing programs, for catechists and catechetical work, to build churches and chapels, for the work of Religious communities in health care and education, and for communication and transportation needs. Please pick up an envelope if you would like to support this worthy cause. RENEW: WHY CATHOLIC? SEASON III: “Prayer Commitment Sunday” is next Sunday Feb. 5. Our people have always been a part of the Catholic tradition of prayer for one another and for the Church. Your prayerful commitment to our spiritual renewal matters!! Next Sunday, take a piece of the puzzle of “the Body of Christ” and write in your prayer or prayer commitment. The completed “puzzle” will hang in our church up to and through Season III. We are the Body of Christ to one another! |
SECOND COLLECTION FOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFE: will be taken up today. This collection supports the work of Opportunities for Life, a 24/7 hotline for men and women facing an untimely pregnancy. Please be generous. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: for grades 1 & 2 and 5 & 6 meets today. Teens meet next Sunday. ANNUAL WOMEN’S RETREAT: will be Friday Jan. 20 - Saturday Jan. 21 at Pumpkin Creek Lodge at Lake Cumberland State Park. There is no charge for the retreat – you are responsible for your room and meals. Please register at 343-3111 and let Sr. Marian know you are coming. Hope you will join us for these enriching and fun filled days. ANNUAL SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY: will be Sun. Jan. 29. Mark your calendars now. Sign up sheet is out today. You are asked to bring soup, salad, bread or dessert. RENEW: WHY CATHOLIC?: Season III is coming in February. Once again you are invited to renew and refresh your faith through the six weeks of Lent with The Christian Mystery: Sacraments material. Take a chance; share your faith with one another. Everyone’s faith experiences matter! ARCHDIOCESE OF LOUISVILLE MEN’S CONFERENCE: will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Louisville on Saturday March 31 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Keynote speakers include Archbishop Kurtz and Deacon Greg Hall (owner of the drilling company that freed the Chilean miners). The Conference will provide an opportunity for men to deepen their relationship with Christ. Cost is $25. Registration is limited to 500, so sign up soon at (www.cmclouisville.net) or call Linda McLemore at 502-448-8581. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE: for the thoughtful expressions of cards and gifts I received at Christmas. May the LORD bless you and keep you! May the LORD let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! May the LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace! And may God bless each and every one of you throughout this New Year! Fr. Paul A BIG THANK YOU: |
TAKING DOWN OF CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS: will be today following Mass. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: for all grades resume next Sunday Jan. 15. PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: will be tomorrow Monday January 9 at 7 PM in the Fellowship Hall. SECOND COLLECTION FOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFE: will be taken up next Sunday January 15. This collection supports the work of Opportunities for Life, a 24/7 hotline for men and women facing an untimely pregnancy. Please be generous. NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK: will be celebrated in our country Jan. 9-14, 2012. Please ask Our Lord for more dedicated, holy priests, deacons and consecrated men and women. May they be inspired by Jesus Christ, supported by our community, and respond generously to God’s gift of a vocation. ANNUAL WOMEN’S RETREAT: will be Friday Jan. 20 - Saturday Jan. 21 at Pumpkin Creek Lodge at Lake Cumberland State Park. There is no charge for the retreat – you are responsible for your room and meals. Please register at ANNUAL SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY: will be Sun. Jan. 29. Mark your calendars now. Sign up will be out next weekend. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE: for the thoughtful expressions of cards and gifts I received at Christmas. May the LORD bless you and keep you! May the LORD let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! May the LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace! And may God bless each and every one of you throughout this New Year! Fr. Paul A BIG THANK YOU: |
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE: for the thoughtful expressions of cards and gifts I received at Christmas. May the LORD bless you and keep you! May the LORD let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! May the LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace! And may God bless each and every one of you throughout this New Year! Fr. Paul A BIG THANK YOU: - to everyone who helped set-up, clean-up and came and brought your delicious food to the Christmas Eve Celebration. |
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