EPIPHANY of the Lord Cycle A Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. Psalm 72

Sunday, January 5, 2020

Epiphany & New Year

House Blessing

In the days following the Solemnity of

Epiphany, it is the tradition of the

Church to bless the homes of the faithful

as dwelling places of God’s people

under His divine protection and care,

and that of His angels and saints. A brief

prayer is offered, the house is sprinkled

throughout with holy water, and the

mark of 20 + C + M + B + 20 is placed

above the entrance to the home. The

letters C, M, B have two meanings. They

are the initials of the traditional names of

the Magi: Caspar, Melchior, and

Balthazar. They also abbreviate the

Latin words Christus mansionem

benedicat – ‘May Christ bless this

house.’ The ‘+’ signs represent the cross

and 2020 is the year.

May God bless you and your family as

you journey through this new year of

faith and grace!

An easy way to remember that St.

Matthew’s is the only Gospel to include

an account of the Magi is this: The Magi

are found in Matthew! (Double ‘M’!)

SATURDAY, January 4 Nativity: 5pm

†Edward Patnode by the family & †Favero & †Medor families

by Doug & Gail Medor

SUNDAY, January 5

Nativity: 8:30am

†Marie Beaulieu St. Francis by Mom & Dad

& Intention of the Parishioners

SUNDAY, January 5 St. Louis: 10:30am

†Laurent & †Pauline Desjardins by Keith & Louise Machia

MONDAY, January 6 St. Louis: 8:30am

†Fernande Tougas by Paul Laroche

TUESDAY, January 7 Nativity: 6:30pm

†Real Laroche (1st Anniversary) by his wife & family

WEDNESDAY, January 8 Nativity: 8:30am

†Claire St. Germain by the family

THURSDAY, January 9 Nativity: 8:30am

†Monique Gagne by her Estate

FRIDAY, January 10 St. Louis: 8:30am

†Georgette Gagne by St. Louis Ladies of St. Anne

SATURDAY, January 11 Nativity: 5pm

†Sandra Vanslette by Doug & Carol Austin

SUNDAY, January 12 Nativity: 8:30am

†Kevin Gadue by Bernard LaRocque

& Intention of the Parishioners

SUNDAY, January 12 St. Louis: 10:30am

†Renee Boucher by her family

NO Mass Monday, January 13-Friday, January 17, 2020

as Fr. Dodson will be on retreat with area priests.

A big ‘thank you’ to everyone who helped prepare and

make the Christmas liturgies beautiful and joyous. To the

decorators, musicians and choir members, ushers, altar

servers, lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy

Communion, sacristans, and volunteers, your time and

effort is a blessing much appreciated.

PARISH CALENDAR

FOODSHELF needs: Cereal, Soup, Jelly, Mac & Cheese, Tuna Fish, & Bakery items

TUESDAY, January 9: Nativity 9-12noon

Super SUNDAY BINGO

TUESDAY, January 9: St Louis 6:30pm SUNDAY, January 12: Nativity Parish Center Doors open 11:30am/Food 11:30am/Games 1pm

Individual CONFESSION

SUNDAY, January 5: St Louis after Mass TUESDAY, January 7: Nativity 7-7:45pm FRIDAY, January 10: St Louis after Mass SATURDAY, January 11: Nativity 4:15-4:45pm SUNDAY, January 12: St Louis after Mass

TUESDAY, January 7: Nativity 7-7:45pm Benediction 7:50pm WEDNESDAY, January 8: Nativity 9-12pm Rosary 11:30am Benediction 11:50am FRIDAY, January 10: St Louis 9-12noon Adoration 9am followed by Confession Benediction 11:50am

The Sign of Peace has been an integral and valued part of the worship of the church for centuries in the form of a kiss of peace or handshake. As we enter this cold and flu season, it is important to recognize that some people are especially susceptible to the viruses that can be spread by contact and some immune systems are very sensitive. Please understand that some people may choose not to shake hands during the Sign of Peace but might simply greet you with a smile. Also, please use common sense and good judgment concerning Mass attendance if you are ill. If you do decide to come to church for Mass, please remember that frequent and thorough hand-washing, refraining from physical contact during the Sign of Peace, and refraining from receiving communion from the chalice can help prevent the spread of germs.

December 24/25: Christmas: $3,465 Charity Fund: $1,302

December28/29: Offertory: $2,271 Fuel: $1,007

Next Sunday: Fuel collection

The Hospitality Committeeinvites everyone to join our parish family forcoffee andfellowship in

welcoming the newly baptized and their families after the 10:30am Mass at St. Louis next Sunday,

January 12, 2020