ST MARY STAR OF THE SEA

PARISH

MASS SCHEDULE

ST. MARY STAR OF THE SEA CHURCH—208 BALTIMORE AVE. (CLOSED FOR THE RENOVATIONS) HOLY SAVIOR CHURCH—1705 PHILADELPHIA AVE. SUNDAY 7AM, 8:30AM & 10AM MONDAY – THURSDAY AT 8:30AM SATURDAY VIGIL AT 5:15PM

PARISH OFFICE — HOURS Monday, Tuesday & Thursday—9am to 5pm Wednesday & Friday—9am to 3pm Phone: 410-289-0652 Fax: 410-289-1026 Address: 1705 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City, MD 21842 Parish Administrator: Rev. John Solomon pastor@stmarystaroftheseaocmd.com

Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Donna Santoni office@stmarystaroftheseaocmd.com

Faith Formation: Mrs. Rita Danhardt Religioused@stmarystaroftheseaocmd.com 410-289-7038

Music Director: Mr. Jordan Pantalone jspantalone1018@gmail.com

Facilities Manager: Mr. Tony Dicken maintenance@stmarystaroftheseaocmd.com

Website: Stmarystaroftheseaocmd.com

Facebook: st mary star of the sea/holy savior parish in ocean city, md

BAPTISM OF THE LORD JANUARY 12, 2020

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and anytime by appoint-ment.

Baptism Baptisms are held on Saturdays by appointment or the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month. Please contact Rita Danhardt for additional information.

Matrimony Please contact the Parish Office at least one year in ad-vance of desired date and prior to making any arrange-ments for the wedding reception.

Confirmation Please contact Rita Danhardt for information. Confirmation is conferred in the Tenth Grade.

R.C.I.A. If you feel you are being called to join the Catholic Church, please contact Rita Danhardt.

Anointing of the Sick Please inform the Parish Office about parishioners who need this sacrament as soon as their illness becomes seri-ous or before surgery.

Holy Orders If you believe you are being called by God to serve the Church as a priest, deacon or religious brother or sister, contact Fr. Solomon.

“Guard the good treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in

us.” (2 Tim 1:14) “Guard the good treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in

us.” (2 Tim 1:14)

“They showed us unusual kindness.” (Acts 28:2)

GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE

The Baptism of the Lord January 12, 2020 The Catechism of the Catholic Church gives four rea-sons for the Incarnation, why God became man in Je-sus Christ. The third reason is “to be our model of holi-ness.” All of Jesus’ words and actions model for us what we ought to do. He also shows us how we’re meant to be. Jesus’ baptism ought to remind us of our own baptism and of the importance of baptism in the Christian life. The Baptism of the Lord reminds us of our Trinitarian identity. When we are baptized, we stand in solidarity with Christ, bathed in the waters he sanctified. There, the Father proclaims our adoption into the family of God. “‘This is my beloved son [this is my beloved daughter], with whom I am well pleased.’” And the Spirit, too, descends. We are filled with the Spirit’s grace and power to continue Christ’s mission on earth. We received these gifts in the sacrament, and they continue to dwell within us through sanctifying grace. We can — and should — invite God to stir up these graces of our baptism and consider them in our own lives. Does Christ feel like a distant relative two thousand years in the past? Or do you see him as someone who can be encountered here and now? Ask yourself where you find your sense of dignity and worth. Do you still search for it in success, social status, and selfish pursuits? Or are you able to rest in being a be-loved child of God? Remember, baptism gives us a call and a charge to change the world. Do you pray for the Holy Spirit to guide you? Or are you so focused on your own life that you miss the mission? This week, let’s do as Jesus did. Let’s live in our baptism! ©LPi

Readings for the week of January 12, 2020 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 [11b]/Acts 10:34-38/Mt 3:13-17 Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8/Ps 116:12-13, 14-17, 18-19 [17a]/Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd [cf. 1]/Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/Ps 40:2 and 5, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10 [8a and 9a]/Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11/Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25 [27b]/Mk 1:40-45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a/Ps 89:16-17, 18-19 [2]/Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a/Ps 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [2a]/Mk 2:13-17 Next Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6/Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 [8a, 9a]/1 Cor 1:1-3/Jn 1:29-34

After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened

for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descend-ing like a dove and coming upon him. And a

voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well

pleased.” - Mt 3:16-17

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.

BAPTISM OF THE LORD

Everyone is welcome to partici-pate in Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday from 9am through 12noon. Please be sure to enter through the parish center to gain access to the church.

9 Days for Life is the Bishops’ multi-faceted novena for the respect and protection of human life. Each day, a different intention is accompanied by a short reflection, suggested actions,

and related information. Everyone is encouraged to sign up to sign up to receive the novena by email, text message, or by using their app at www.9daysforlife.com. This novena begins on January 21 and concludes on January 29. If you do not want to deal with all the digital options, we will have printouts available in the entrance of the church as this gets closer.

POLSKA NIGHT (An Authentic Evening of Polish Food)

Sunday, January 26th 5—7 p.m.

Dinner will Include: Perogies, Galumpki & Sauce,

Smoked & Fresh Polish Sausage, Sauerkraut, Cucumber/Onion Salad, Pickled Beets, Rye Bread &

All the Fixins’ Home Made Desserts! Chrusciki, Babka & Kolochky

Advance tickets are recommended but not mandatory

and will be on sale after all Weekend Masses and at the Parish office during office Hours

Cost: $18.00 in advance, $20. at the door WE HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US.

Join us for our 7th Annual Right to Life - Day of Prayer

January 24, 2019

Holy Savior Church 8:00am Rosary, 8:30am Mass

Followed by: Continental Breakfast

Guest Speaker—Fr. Lance Martin from St. Ann’s Bethany Beach, DE

There is no fee for this event, however, we do ask that you make a reservation by calling the parish office at

410-289-0652 or emailing us at office@stmarystaroftheseaocmd.com

The elves know that you will be taking your Christmas Decorations down since the Season is coming to an end. If you find that you have some decora-tions that you no longer have room for,

they will definitely take them off your hands. Just bring them by the parish office. Please let us know in advance if it is a large load and we can meet you at the shed. Thank you.

MASS INTENTIONS

Sharing the Gospel

Jesus came to John one day to be baptized. Jesus was God's Son, and had no sin for John to wash away in the Jordan River. But Jesus wanted to be baptized anyway, to please his Father in heaven. God looked down from heaven, and when Jesus came out of the river, God sent his Spirit to rest on Jesus like a dove. Then God spoke from heaven for John and everyone else to hear. God said, "This is my son." Prayer Dear God, thank you for showing John that Jesus was your Son. Something to Draw Draw a picture of Jesus on the day of his baptism. Mission for the Week Ask your parents to tell you about the day when you were baptized. ©2007 - PO Box 510817, New Berlin, WI 53151-0817 1-800-950-9952 x2469 LPiResourceCenter.com

January 11 Holy Savior Saturday 5:15p.m. Sharon & Steven Kemp January 12 Holy Savior 7:00a.m. Parishioners 8:30a.m. Andrew Wachter 10:00a.m. Cathi DeChant

January 13 Monday 8:30a.m. Carlo DiFlippo January 14 Tuesday 8:30a.m. Pietro Malandross, Maria & Gaspre Longhino January 15 Wednesday 8:30a.m. Elizabeth Makowske January 16 Thursday 8:3a.m. Joseph Sibiski January 17 Friday No Mass January 18 Holy Savior Saturday 5:15p.m. Elwood Herman January 19 Holy Savior 7:00a.m. Jerry Grzeskiewicz 8:30a.m. Parishioners 10:00a.m. Cathi DeChant

If you would like a Sanctuary Candle lit for the week for a special intention or in memory of a loved one, please contact the parish office. A donation of $10.00 is appreciated. The candle this week is lit in Loving Memory of Patricia & Lugene Cleary from their Mother & Father.

If you would like to have flowers placed on the altar in honor of a loved one, please contact the parish office.

Baptisms are held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Please contact Rita Danhardt 410-289-7038 for additional information.

BAPTISM OF THE LORD From the desk of Kathleen Manns, Principal…

“Joy to the World, the Lord is Come”

School will resume on Monday, January 6th, 2020. We look forward to our students returning to school well rested and ready to learn. Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School will celebrate Catholic Schools Week during the week of January 26th through February 1st. In doing so, we join Catholic Schools across the nation in proclaiming the value and benefits of a Catholic school education and we join with our colleagues and friends in celebrating the success of our school in providing a ministry of faith and education to our 150 families. The complete schedule of events for Catholic Schools Week will be published in future bulletin articles. Please join us Sunday, January 26th for our Annual Open House from 12:00-2:30 p.m. Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School is continuing to accept applications for the 2019-2020 academic year. We offer Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4 programs with a full or half day option. We also have availability in K through 8th grades. MBS is a STREAM school that emphasizes the intellectual, spiritual, and physical development of every child. Our tuition rates are comparable and reasonable. Tuition assistance is available. We offer before and after-care as well as bus service for our Delaware residents. Please contact our school office at 410-208-1600 for more information or to schedule a tour. From all of us at MBSCS, God bless our families and wishing you a safe and restful week. It is a great time to be an MBSCS Dolphin!

Hi Friends, Well the warm weather is gone and

we are as we should be…frozen! I am not someone who hates the cold …or the hot…I just like it to be where it should be so it is predictable! I couldn’t move to a warm climate; I would honestly miss the change of sea-sons BUT…as I said…I like it to be how I think it should be…! God says, (shaking his head), “Silly child, it is how it should be!!” Lord, in my stubbornness help me to learn to say, not my will but yours! Only then will I know true Happiness!! Have an awesome week, staying warm and in God’s will!! Reet Religious Ed Events Sunday January 12th at 4:30 TOP Steering board Dinner Meeting ~ Open to all parish teens (7th to 10th Grade) Get involved and help be a leader in your parish! Din-ner, Meeting and then class!! Topics for this month: Up-coming Lock in, Car Wash, Holy Week, Nursing Home, Laser Tag and Bowling! NO CLASSES January 19th in Honor of Martin Luther King Holiday! Saturday, January 25 ~ All Second Grade Students First Reconciliation 10 AM ~ All 2nd grade children should be in the Church no later than 9:45! January 31 ~ Lock in ~ 9 PM to 8 AM ~Theme: Sum-mer Dreamin!! Open to all parish teen and their friends ~ Spend the night and join in with the fun and fellowship! Karaoke, games, contests food and fun!!! Call for de-tails…. come join the fun!!!

THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME BAPTISM OF THE LORD

FINANCE COUNCIL NEWS

Monthly Budget Update 7/1/19—11/30/2019

Total Actual Revenue $350,547

Total Budged Revenue $358,359

Revenue Deficit $ -7,812

Total Budget Expenses $331,887

Total Actual Expenses $340,123

Expense Surplus $ 8,236

Actual Net Income $ 10,423

Budgeted Net Income $ 26,472

Net Income Deficit $ 16,049

Thank you for your continuing support!

Electronic Giving

Electronic giving (called WeShare) is the preferred way to make your weekly offertory. By giving electronically, it relieves the need for about 6 parishioners to count money every Sunday (about 10 hours total). Furthermore, the parish could eventually save money on envelope printing and mailing and you would not have to write checks. The Finance Council would also be able to budget more efficiently. Please consider making the switch; it is safe and secure. Cards are avail-able in the back of church with instructions to join WeShare and have your offering sent electronically. If you need assis-tance setting this up, please don’t hesitate to call the parish office (410-289-0652). Thank you for your continuing support.

Tax Free Charitable Distribution

Need a tax break? Congress has permanently enacted qualified charitable distributions from your traditional IRA accounts. These distributions can be used to satisfy all or a portion of your Required Minimum Distribution and are free of federal and state income tax. Also, these gifts help you avoid the Medicare high income surcharge and can help reduce your income taxes on your social secu-rity benefits. Distributions must be made directly from your IRA ac-count to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. For questions, contact the parish office at 410-289-0652

“GO FUND ME” Capital Campaign Site

Please tell your family, friends, and neighbors and/or post on social media that St. Mary’s Star of the Sea has a Go Fund Me page to help us finance the Ex-panding Our Home capital campaign. This project not only expands and renovates historic St. Mary’s Church, but also improves Ocean City’s downtown. Please post this link on your social media sites. https://www.gofundme.com/f/expanding-our-home