Readings and Mass Intentions

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 8:00 am Mass…Jack Neophytou †

10:30 am Mass…William Pfeil †

Is 60: 1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13/

Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12

MONDAY, JANUARY 8

Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10/

Mk 1:7-11

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9

1 Sm 1: 9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd/

Mk 1:21-28

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10

No Mass

1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/Ps 40:2 and 5, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10/Mk 1:29-39

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11

No Mass

1 Sm 4:1-11/Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25/

Mk 1:40-45

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12

No Mass

1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a/Ps 89:16-17, 18-19/

Mk 2:1-12

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 5:30 pm Mass...Jacquelyn Gabriel Price †

1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19, 10:1/Ps 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7/

Mk 2:13-17

Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish The Epiphany of the Lord

Returning our Treasure in Thanksgiving

Financial information

Dec. 23rd, 24th & 25th

Weekly Need:…..…..……..$11,350.00

Weekly Actual:………...…. $23,284.97

Dec. 30th & 31st

Weekly Need:…..….……...$11,350.00

Weekly Actual:…………….$14,797.63

Land Loan Balance:……..….$233,318.39

(as of 12/13/17)

HOLY REDEEMER’S PRAYER INTENTION BOOK

Please continue to remember and pray for all those listed in our

prayer intention book.

These Three Kings

In today’s Gospel, we hear of the journey of the Magi to

meet the Christ child. Their journey is one of great faith -

though they were not Jewish, they had studied enough to

recognize the star that lead them to the coming of the

Savior as a newborn boy. As we can imagine, this is

probably not what they expected to see.

However, the wise Magi were able to recognize the King of Kings in a tiny infant. Finally, they

disobeyed a powerful ruler and changed their route home because of a dream. What provoked

the Magi to begin this journey in the first place? Where in your life do you need to trust God as

the Magi did?

When the Magi arrived at the place where Jesus was born, they immediately recognized him

as their Savior and “prostrated themselves and did him homage.” They saw this innocent

child, their Lord, and offered him their best gifts-gold, frankincense, and myrrh. What gifts do

you have to offer to Christ? Do you offer to him from your excess, or do you offer him all that

you are?

The best you can give to Jesus is your very self-your heart. Have you offered it to him?

What is holding you back from giving the infant Jesus your heart today?

Christmas Flowers

Thank you to those who

donated Christmas poinsettias

in memory of, or

in honor of a loved one.

Louise Owens†

Amy Chapin†

Sabrina Sabin†

Willie Romo†

Teadora Puente†

The Devlin Family†

The Callahan Family†

Marie & Angelo Parascandola†

Ethel & Joseph Stewart†

Gaetano & Margaret Stabile†

George & Rose Desmarais†

Joseph Francis DiMartino†

&

In honor of the

Church Angels

Men of Holy Redeemer

The next meeting is on

Tuesday, January 9th

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Striving to become the men God wants them to be in

fellowship and to grow in their faith, service and social community.

All the men of the parish are invited to participate.

menofholyredeemer@gmail.com

Christmas Gifts

If you were out of town for Christmas, please stop by the

parish office and pick up your copy of Matthew Kelley’s book,

Perfectly Yourself.

This is a gift to you from the Holy Redeemer Men’s Group.

January 7, 2018

Jan. 7: Faith Formation K-8th 9:05 a.m. Jan. 7: Vocation Adoration 9:00 a.m. Jan. 8: Boy Scouts T-1099 7:00 p.m.

Jan. 10: Youth Group 7:00 p.m. Jan. 14: H.S. Faith Formation 12:00 p.m. Jan. 15: Boy Scouts T-1099 7:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ARE CALLED TO SERVE:

Sat., Jan., 13 • 5:30 pm Mass

READERS

Cindy Williams Rafael Zelaya

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

Bobby Zeigler Karen Marsh

Carol Wagner David Wagner

Patricia Devlin

SOUND

Dave Vandercook

Sun., Jan., 14 • 8:00 am Mass

READERS

Tim Schauf Mary Atkinson

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

Eloy Sanchez Chad McMillan

Jennifer McMillan Daniel Romero

Barbara Anderson Tim Nelson

SOUND

Robert Florance

Sun., Jan., 14 • 10:30 am Mass

READERS

Mike Harding Grace Flatten

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

Mike Harding Steve Lund

Danelle Andrews Patrick Snell

Margaret Edmonston Cody Palmer

Thomas Edmonston Amber White

Maureen Garbarino

Melissa Watzlavick

SOUND

Mike Andrews

Thank you to our Sponsor of the Week

The ads in our bulletin defray the cost of printing to the church

and are a valued service provided to our parishioners.

Please patronize the sponsors as they are supporting us.

Youth Group News & Notes

The Youth Group will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 10th @ 7:00 p.m.

*SAVE THE DATE: Steubenville Conferences in the summer of 2018.

Steubenville LONE STAR Revealed!

For more information contact Adrian Garcia: Youth@HolyRedeemerAledo.org

Faith Formation News & Notes

Faith Formation for grades K–8th 9:05 a.m. to 10:05 a.m.

H.S. Faith Formation will meet on January 14th 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Spiritual Adoption of an Unborn Baby Educating families through the power of prayer about the miracle of human life.

January 7, 2018 - (6 weeks)

Within 42 days, the skeleton has formed. Brain waves can be detected and measured by day 43. About the size of a small lentil bean (4 to 5 millimeters), the eyes, ears and nostrils are beginning to form. Vocal cords and tongue are also developing. The heart beats at approximately 100-130 beats per minute, almost as twice as mom’s! Baby is now starting to move his tiny limbs.

All Adults Welcome to Two New Bible Studies in 2018! Holy Redeemer Parish is offering new opportunities for fellowship, faith sharing,

prayer and learning! All classes meet in the parish hall and classrooms on Monday nights. Please visit our display in the narthex to register and view materials, calendar and course descriptions after all Masses on January 13th & 14th. All completed registrations and fees must be turned in by January 14th.

Sign-up sheets will also be available in the Parish Office.

Course Offered: Follow Me: Meeting the Gospel of John Length: 9 weeks Participants: All Adults Begins: Monday, January 29 Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (fellowship at 6:30 p.m.)

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Course Offered: Exodus: Called to Freedom Length: 11 weeks Participants: All Adults Begins: Monday, February 5th Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (fellowship at 6:30 p.m.)

Whittle Family Dentistry

Blessing for Expecting Parents

Monsignor Publius will extend a special blessing for our expecting

parents during all Masses next weekend,

January 13th & 14th

The parish office will be

closed for the

Martin Luther King, Jr.

holiday on Monday,

January 15th.

New Year’s Blessing

O God of ancient blessing, your servant Mary pondered in her heart the treasured

words spoken about her Son, our Savior Jesus Christ.

Bless us, as we gather in His name, and prepare our hearts to receive His Spirit,

that our tongues may confess him Lord, every day of this new year,

and for ever and ever. Amen.