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THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
CHRIST OUR LIGHT
When we say that Christ is the Light of the World we think of the “Sun” of justice and peace that dawned when Jesus was born as a human being. We think of the light that pierced and destroyed the darkness of sin and death when Jesus died on the cross. We can also think of the lamp shinining on our lives and goes before us on our journey. Christ our Light can reveal our true selves to us—in all our goodness and weakness. He can illuminate the paths ahead of us, helping us to see which one God is beckoning us to take. Today’s Gospel provides four examples of persons who sought and followed the light. Simeon and Anna devoted themselves to following the light of the law and seeking the light of the promised Messiah. Joseph and Mary followed the law by presenting Jesus to God and offering up two turtledoves. One day the light of Christ would lead them to offer up their only son. All four, in their own ways, recognized and followed the light. Each endured sacrifices and testing along the way and each one was refined “like gold or like silver” so that they themselves could give glory to God.
CHRIST OUR HELP
If we try to follow closely the white-hot Light of the World we, too, will be refined and purified along the way. We may also be tested, as Jesus was, and faced with sacrifices. Those daily sacrifices and tests may seem small in comparison to Jesus’ suffering, yet they are what make us Christians. Day by day, Christ our Light can reveal to us what we must do. Christ our Help can then free us from fear, giving us the courage to follow the trail he has blazed for us. We can always rely on Christ for help as we seek to follow the Light of the World.
Today’s Readings: Malachi 3:1–4; Psalm 24:7–10; Hebrews 2:14–18; Luke 2:22–40 [22–32] Copyright © 2007, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.
Parish contact information Bulletin Information: Elva Weber– [email protected] or 417-296-2725
Information should be submitted by Wednesday of each week. DRE – Director of Religious Education: Elva Weber -417–296-2725 or [email protected]
PSR Coordinator: Annastasia Morris – 417-214-2312 or [email protected] Small Group Sessions: Jessica Miller- 417-540-3514 or [email protected]
Confirmation Class: Jason Banta – 417-214-5651 or [email protected] Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Fr. Patrick Teter – 417-682-2492
VIRTUS: Jason Banta – 417-214-5651 Liturgical Assignments: Diana Forst – 417-682-6703 and Marjorie Hargis – 417-262-2379
Ladies of St. Mary: Dixie Johnson – 417-682-5432 or [email protected] Knights of Columbus: Jim Dill – 417-279-2553 or [email protected]
Church Directory: Jessica Miller – 417-540-3514 Webpage: Michael Pommier – 620-704-2854 or [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Marys-Catholic-church/371488209847
CHECK US OUT : www.stmaryslamar.weebly.com– updated. Password for directory: mary12-08
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2020
Parish established 1869 Church dedicated 1904
200 East 17th Street, Lamar, Missouri 64759
Rev. Patrick Teter, Pastor Rectory Phone: 417-682-2492
Diocese of Springfield/Cape Girardeau: http://dioscg.org
“When we count our blessings and acknowledge their source, the warmth we feel is God’s unconditional love for us.” Chris Stepien
THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
MASS SCHEDULE RECONCILIATION/CONFESSION MASSES Fri. Jan 31… For the People Every Sat. at 3:30 Saturday: 4 p.m. Sat. Feb 1… Dan Caruthers or by appointment Sunday: 11 a.m. Sun. Feb 2 … Glen McElroy Mon & Fri: 6 p.m.
FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION following the 6 pm Mass,
next – February7
LADIES OF ST. MARY PCCW
First Sundays in the Parish Hall at Noon.
February 2
ROSARY 10:30 am First Sunday in the quiet
room adjacent to the entrance.
Sunday, February 2
Knights of Columbus Second Sundays at 7 pm at
the Parish Hall– next meeting is February 9
MASS OFFERINGS: Canon 946 states:”The Christian faithful who make an offering so the Mass may be applied for their intention contribute to the good of the Church and by their offering take part in the concern of the Church for
the support of its ministers and works.” We ask for the standard Mass offering of $10 per Mass; there are envelopes on the table at the right of the entrance for your offering.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP – COMMUNICATION - The parish family of St. Mary Catholic Church welcomes you; we are blessed and honored you are here, and we look forward to your registration as one of our
parishioners. Fill out a form located over the table at the right of the entrance. Place the registration slip in the basket at the offering and we will take care of the rest; you may also visit with Father Teter
next door at the rectory, or send us an e-mail to [email protected]
Bulletin smiles: Is temptation knocking? Let Jesus answer the door.
Save your ink cartridges for recycling, and bring them to the Parish Hall along with your Best Choice UPC labels for the Ladies group. We no longer accept newspapers for recycling. There is a wire basket on the side of the shed in the parking lot to receive your
aluminum cans.
We are grateful to Michael Pommier for updating our webpage and to Jessica Miller for updating our directory.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS February 2, 2020
The Ladies of St. Mary’s PCCW have placed a basket to receive gifts or congratulatory cards for Addison Nicole Strong in
lieu of a baby shower. Place your gifts or cards in the basket during the next couple of weeks. Thank you.
The printed directories are in! They can be picked up at the back of the church. The link to access the updated directory is
https://directory.instantchurchdirectory.com/73970580/churchdirectory.pdf?ts=20191125011240. When prompted, enter
the current password: mary12-08. Thank you to everyone who helped in updating photos and/or information. You can also
access the directory through the church’s web page.
It’s time for the BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG. The baby bottles will be in a basket in the back of the church beginning
this Saturday-Sunday, Feb 1-2 for you to fill with your change. Return to the church by February 23. Your gifts will help
Birthright of Nevada to assist mothers seeking help for themselves and their un-born babies.
Give Blood. Help save lives. Blood Drive from 12 – 6 pm Monday, February 10, First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall,
1301 E. 6th St., Lamar; call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter LAMAR to
schedule an appointment. The American Red Cross thanks you.
Camp Re-NEW-All- is for Catholic young people in the diocese, who are going into the 5th -9
th grades. Those entering 10-
12th grade are invited to apply for a volunteer staff position. Deadline for staff application is Friday, March 13. Go to:
dioscg.formstack.com/forms/camp_re_new_all_2020 to apply on line, or call 417-866-0841 and speak with Katie Newton
- email: [email protected]. The PSR children will need sponsors to attend camp; details will be posted next week.
There will be a second collection to cover the cost of the Mirror Sunday, February 9.
The month of February has been designated as “Membership Drive” month by the Ladies of St. Mary’s PCCW – They will be
available during all masses to speak to anyone who wishes to become a working member of the council, or you may call Dixie
Johnson at 417-682-5432 for more information.
February 7 is First Friday and we gather at the church following the evening Mass for a half hour before the Blessed Sacrament. The Church and the world have a great need for Eucharistic worship. Jesus awaits us in this sacrament of
love. Let us not refuse the time to go to meet Him in adoration, in contemplation full of faith, and open to making amends for the serious offenses and crimes of the world. Let our adoration never cease (Catechism Catholic Church;
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The Ladies of St. Mary PCCW are inviting all members of the parish to volunteer for this year’s Fish Fry –
Friday March 20. There are many different ways they need your help. Call Dixie Johnson at 417-682-5432 or
Nancy Washburn at 417-214-1481 for more information and to volunteer.
Liturgical Assignments
Birthdays Feb 1-7 Anniversaries Feb 1-7
Francis Forst 1
Cathy Caruthers 6
Saturday February 8 Sunday February 9
Extraordinary Minister Marge Hargis Jason Banta Extraordinary Minister Cathy McDonald Kaitlyn Davis
Extraordinary Minister Bill Forst Lector Peggy Heinen Ryan Davis
Altar Servers Jaedon Boyd/Gavin Ogden Ushers Dale Peters/Jim Dill Landry Morris/Jah’ziah Boyd
PRAYER LIST - We pray for those who are sick or in the hospital: Erlinda Roe Carl Jungmann Kip Jackson Rhonda Yates John Strong Carolyn Isaac Joleen Buffington Reed Davis Louis Diebold Lea Ann Gibson Elsie Anderson Troy Onstott Martha Timmerman Melvin Ladwig Myrna Ladwig Christie Moody Patricia Howe
Pray for Alexander Sutachan, while he is studying in the Seminary. We pray for our military, especially Jacob Boyer, Wyatt Davis, Derek Forst, Seth Fullerton and Josh Purinton.
COLLECTION January 26 37 Envelopes out of 81 $ 1,047.00 30 Loose collection $ 175.50 Votive candles $ 3.10 29 Latin American Collection $ 244.00 7 directory donations $ 40.00 1 Mass Emily Clements $ 10.00 TOTAL $ 1,519.60
The Discipline of tithing is the “square knot” by which God blesses the tie that
binds us to Him, our church and to others
