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January 10, 2021

The Baptism of the Lord

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10 de Enero de 2021

Bautismo del Señor

REFLECTIONS ON THE READINGS

FOR THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

The Baptism of the Lord presents the Christian with a

most unique picture of the Messiah. Through the

Baptism of the Lord, a myriad of unique events in God’s

Redemptive Plan will come to light. Due to this

complexity, there are several options for readings in the

Sacred Mysteries. For Year B, the first option is used to

demonstrate Christ’s positive role as the Messiah for

God’s Chosen People. Jesus will not be what many

human beings expect him to be – a political power.

Instead, Christ will be God’s blessing bestowed upon

those who accept him. He will be the Incarnate Word,

Himself who invites God’s Chosen People to journey with

the Him and partake of the Heavenly Banquet. This

Messiah will transform the spiritual being of the

individual and create for him or her the “divinization” of

our being through union with Christ. This invitation will

be extended to all who are wise enough to accept it.

In today’s first reading of choice comes from the Book of

the Prophet Isaiah. In this selection, the Lord invites all

who are thirsty to come to the water. The invitation is

extended to all, rich and poor, to partake of food and

drink without cost. This “food” will fully satisfy each

individual. In addition, God promises to create another

everlasting Covenant, giving new status many formerly

excluded nations. As a Covenant, the Divine ….

(Deacon Rob’s Reflection continues inside)

All are welcome

at St. Patrick Catholic Church

Todos son bienvenidos en la

Iglesia Católica San Paricio

St. Patrick Church is a Catholic, multicultural

parish within a collegiate, agricultural and

industrial community. The parish’s mission is

to worship and work together so our community

will grow more in love and acceptance of one

another and be apostles as Christ teaches us.

We accept that we have differences and will use

them to unite us as one in Christ.

We will pursue this mission faithfully through

the power of the Holy Spirit and

the gifts and talents of our members.

La Iglesia San Patricio es una parroquia Católica

multicultural dentro de una comunidad collegial,

agrícola y instrdrial. La misión parroquial es dar

culto y trabajar juntos para que nuestra

comunidad crezca en amor y aceptación del uno

y otro y ser apóstoles como Cristo nos enseña.

Estamos de acuerdo que temenos diferencias

y las usaremos para hacernos uno en Cristo.

Seguiremos esta misión fielmente por medio del

poder del Espirítu Santo y los dones y talentos

de nuestros miembros.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

¡MARQUEN SUS CALENDARIOS!

2021 SACRAMENTAL

PREPARATION CLASSES

First Communion (1st Year)

7-8:30 pm; 2nd Tuesday of month,

San Juan Diego Modular

1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8

First Communion (2nd Year)

10-11:15 am; 2nd Sunday of the month,

San Juan Diego Modular

1/10, 2/14, 3/14, 4/11, 5/9, 6/13

Confirmation (1st Year)

1-3 pm; 3rd Sunday of the month;

St. Michael Modular

1/3+17, 2/7+21, 3/7+21, 4/4+18,

5/2+16, 6/6

Confirmation (2nd Year)

1-3 pm; 1st Sunday of the month;

St. Michael Modular

1/10+24, 2/14+28, 3/14+28, 4/11+25,

5/9+23, 6/13

Sunday, January 10

Baptism of the Lord

Isaiah 55: 1-11

Isaiah 12: 2-6

I John 5: 1-9

Mark 1: 7-11

Monday, January 11

Hebrew 1: 1-6

Mark 1: 14-20

Tuesday, January 12

Hebrews 2: 5-12

Mark 1: 21-28

Wednesday, January 13

Hilary

Hebrews 2: 14-18

Mark 1: 29-39

Thursday, January 14

Hebrews 3: 7-14

Mark 1: 40-45

Friday, January 15

Hebrews 4: 1-5, 11

Mark 2: 1-12

Saturday, January 16

Hebrews 4: 12-16

Mark 2: 13-17

Sunday, January 17

2nd Sunday of Ordinary

Time

1 Samuel 3: 3-10, 19

Psalm 40

1 Corinthians

6:13-15, 17-20

John 1: 35-42

Domingo, 10 de Enero

Bautismo del Senor

Isaias 55, 1-11

Isaias 12, 2-6

1 Juan 5, 1-9

Marcos 1, 7-11

Lunes, 11 de Enero

Hebreos 1, 1-6

Marcos 1, 14-20

Martes, 12 de Enero

Hebreos 2, 5-12

Marcos 1, 21-28

Miercoles, 13 de Enero

Hilary

Hebreos 2, 14-18

Marcos 1, 29-39

Jueves, 14 de Enero

Hebreos 3, 7-14

Marcos 1, 40-45

Viernes, 15 de Enero

Hebreos 4, 1-5. 11

Marcos 2, 1-12

Sabado, 16 de Enero

Hebreos 4, 12-16

Marcos 2, 13-17

Domingo, 17 de Enero

II Domingo del Tiempo

Ordinario

1 Samuel 3, 3-10. 19

Salmo 39

1 Corintios 6,13-15. 17-20

Juan 1, 35-42

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DAILY READINGS

LECTURAS DIARIAS

GROWING IN FAITH ❖ CRECER EN LA FE

PRAYER FOR 2021

Dear Heavenly Father, help us each day as we strive to practice the Corporal Works of Mercy as

Jesus, your Son, instructed us to do. Amen.

Feed the hungry

Give drink to the thirsty

Clothe the naked

Shelter the homeless

Visit the imprisoned

Visit the sick

Bury the dead

ORACIÓN PARA EL 2021

Querido Padre Celestial, ayúdanos todos los días mientras nos esforzamos por practicar las Obras Corporales de Misericordia como Jesús, tu Hijo,

nos instruyó que hiciéramos. Amén.

Alimenta al hambriento

Dale de beber al sediento

Vestir al desnudo

Dar refugio a las personas sin hogar

Visita a los presos

Visitar a los enfermos

Enterrar a los muertos

Join Deacon Rob as he

hosts a new video series:

"The Jewish Roots of

Jesus and the Church:

Light from the

Dead Sea Scrolls"

Dr. John Bergsma

Begins Sunday, January 17,

after the 9:00 am Mass,

in the Hall

Come to watch, learn & discuss!

GOT

DINNER

Donations for the Ella Curran

Food Bank still needed

FILL THE GREEN CART!

¡LLENE EL CARRO VERDE!

Do you Want to Help But Can’t Come to the Church?

Become a prayer chain volunteer! Just contact Chris Block (503-623-2864), give her your name and contact info. You will be contacted whenever there is a specific prayer request made. Make praying for others part of your daily routine!

¿Quiere Ayudar Pero No Puede Venir a la Iglesia?

¡Empiece a rezar con el Grupo Carismático! Solo comuníquese con Isabel Campos (503-606-0279), déle su nombre e información de contacto. Será contactado cada vez que se haga una solicitud de oración específica. ¡Haga de la oración por los demás parte de su rutina diaria!

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR BULLETIN SPONSORS!

They make this bulletin possible at no cost to you.

¡APOYE A ESTE PATROCINADORS DE BOLETÍN!

Ellos hacen posible este boletín

WEBSITE MANAGER for our parish website If you have better than average PC skills and are interested in web design, you will receive excellent training from our current website manager.

Become part of the TEAM! Learn something valuable!

Contact Father Kiko at 503-838-1242

THE CLOTHING SHED IS

OPEN FOR DONATIONS!

Please be sure that your items

are clean and placed in a plastic

bag that is securely tied closed.

Please NO pillows or stuffed toys!

¡EL COBERTIZO DE ROPA ESTÁ ABIERTO

PARA DONACIONES!

Asegúrese de que sus artículos estén limpios y

colocados en una bolsa de plástico bien cerrada.

¡Por favor NO almohadas ni juguetes de peluche!

PASS THE WORD to friends

and family when you hear or

see that the free food boxes

will be at the Church.

PASA LA PALABRA a tus

amigos y familiares cuando

escuches o veas que las

cajas de comida gratis estarán en la Iglesia.

The Holy Spirit is Calling!

We are asking for 1 or 2 more

volunteers to assist with each of

the 2 Confirmation Preparation

classes. They each meet twice a

month.

Please contact Father Kiko or

Alma Ceja for more information

on what you can do to help.

❖ OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE ❖

❖ OPORTUNIDADES PARA SERVIR ❖

During the pandemic restrictions, the best ways to serve others are to:

➔ Wear a mask over your nose and mouth

➔ Wash your hands often or use sanitizer

➔ Keep at least 6 feet away from others

We are all in this together!

Durante las restricciones pandémicas, las mejores formas de ayudar a los demás son:

➔ Use una mascarilla sobre su nariz y boca

➔ Lávese las manos con frecuencia o use desinfectante

➔ Manténgase al menos a 6 pies de distancia de los demás

¡Estamos todos juntos en esto!

WEEKLY &

SPECIAL

COLLECTION

COLECCIÓN

SEMANAL Y

ESPECIAL

JANUARY 2-3, 2021

Envelopes/Online: $ 2,675.00

Loose $ 655.55

Building Care $ 219.72

TOTAL GIVING: $ 3,550.27

1/12 TUESDAY / MARTES

• Misa a las 6:00 pm, en Español , en la Iglesia

• Grupo de San Juan Diego (Hombres), 6:30 pm, en el edificio de San Miguel

• 1st Communion Class (1st Year), 7:00 pm, in the San Juan Diego Building

1/13 WEDNESDAY / MIERCOLES

• Adoration at 5 pm, in the Church

• Mass at 6:00 pm, in English, in the Church

• Shared Leadership Meeting, 6:30 pm, in the Hall

• NeoCatechumenal Way, 7:00 pm, St. Michael Building

• Parish Council Meeting, 7:45 pm, in the Hall

1/14 THURSDAY / JUEVES

• Misa a las 10:00 am, en Español, en la Iglesia

• Grupo Carismatico, 7:00 pm, en la Iglesia

• Grupo de San Juan Diego (Damas), 7:00 pm, en el Salon

1/15 FRIDAY / VIERNES

• Mass at 10:00 am, in English, in the Church

• Adoration at 3:00 pm, in English, in the Church

• Benediction at 7:00 pm

1/16 SATURDAY / SABADO

• Confessions at 3:30 pm*, in the Church

• Mass at 5:00 pm, in English, in the Church

• Misa a las 7:00 pm, en Español, en la Iglesia

1/17 SUNDAY / DOMINGO

• Mass at 9:00 am, in English, in the Church

• Apostales de la Palabra, 9:30 am, en el Anexo

• Dead Sea Scrolls Video Series, 10:00 am, in the Hall

• Misa a las 11:300 am, en Español, en la Iglesia

• Confirmation Class (1st Year), 1-3 pm, in the St.Michael Building

*Confessions may also be arranged by appointment with Father Kiko.

* También se pueden concertar confesiones con cita previa con el padre.

❖ DIRECTORY ❖

WEEKLY & SPECIAL

COLLECTION

COLECCIÓN SEMANAL

Y ESPECIAL

December 24-27 2020

Christmas $ 3,084.08

Envelopes/Online: $ 2,185.00

Loose: $ 452.25

TOTAL GIVING: $ 5,721.33

Pastor: Fr. Francisco Bringuela

503-838-5801

Email: frfranciscobringuela@yahoo.com

Deacon: Rob Page

Email: deaconrobpage@gmail.com

Office Hours:

Monday-Thursday 9:00 am—Noon

Office Manager: Norma Rodriguez

Parish Office: 503-838-1242

Fax: 503-838-3856

Bookkeeper: Zen Eichinger

(afternoons only)

Parish Email: stpatrick97351@gmail.com

Parish Bulletin email: info4parish@gmail.com

MINISTRIES/MINISTERIOS

Pastoral Council Chair: Darin Silbernagel

503-838-0265

Admin Council Chair: William Horner

503-838-1149

First Communion Prep:

Cynthia Cisneros 503-939-3163

Confirmation Prep: Alma Ceja 971-241-1268

RCIA & RCIC: Maria Addessi 503-991-2516 &

Suzana Cervantes 503-838-1900

Altar Servers: Norma Rodriguez 503-999-6015

Altar Society: Debbie Kirk 503-580-8177

Apostales de la Palabra: Saul San Miguel

503-779-9531

Eucharistic Ministers:

Debbie Anderson 503-838-6130

Gloria Cisneros 503-838-2140

Grupo Carismatico: Isabel Campos 503-606-0279

Grupo de San Juan Diego: Jaime Guillen

541-619-1898

Homebound Ministers & Prayer Chain:

Rick & Chris Block 503-623-2864

Knights of Columbus: Darin Silbernagel (see above)

Ladies Guild: Nancy Lehto 503-999-6315

Neo-Catechumenal Way: Raul & Elena Pena

503-409-0268

Readers/Lectores: Nancy Lehto 503-999-6315

Lupe Najar 503-999-4210

Father Kiko

THIS WEEK in the CHURCH ESTA SEMANA en la IGLESIA

Seating Reservations for Mass &

Adoration (24-hours prior):

Reservaciones de asientos para misa y

adoración (24 horas antes):

• English & week days: Maria Addessi

503-991-2516

• Spanish Masses: Gloria Ahumada

503-991-3910

• Adoration: Gloria Cisneros

503-551-2767

SHARED LEADERSHIP MEETING

Wednesday, January 13,

at 6:30 pm, in the Hall

Representatives from all parish

ministries and groups should

attend in person or via Zoom.

Contact Darin or Father for more

information.

...Promise creates a new and

inclusive family relationship with

those who accept His offer. This, in

turn, will glorify God and the

nation.

It is this glorification of God found

in the divinity of Jesus that is the

topic of the second reading from

the first Letter of St. John. John

affirms the Divinity of Jesus in

today’s reading when he affirms

that Jesus was begotten by God. He

continues to state that those who

believe that Christ is begotten by

God and love God will obey His

commandments. St. John also

states that loving God is loving

Christ along with the children that

God has also claims for His family.

This, in turn, is easily done through

faith that comes through the Spirit.

It is this Spirit that is prominent in

today’s Gospel by Mark. This evan-

gelist’s account of the Lord’s bap-

tism that we hear today is succinct. John the Baptist

proclaims Jesus as the one whose sandals he is not

worthy to untie. While John baptizes with water, it is

Jesus who will baptize with the Spirit and give life to

those who accept Him. It is this brief account that

attests to the Trinitarian nature of God whose

invitation proclaimed by Christ will

burn like fire within those who

accept Jesus as their Messiah. It is

not surprising that the Church ends

today’s Gospel with God the

Father’s own words attesting to the

Divinity of Jesus when He says,

“…You are my beloved Son, with

you I am well pleased.”

Holy Mother the Church takes today

to invite us to walk with Christ

through His ministry of Passion and

Revelation. The baptism that Jesus

received was done so that

justification and righteousness

might be given to those who follow

in the Lord’s footsteps. Today,

affirmation of Christ’s divinity is

given in triplicate – by John, the

Father, and the Spirit. Witnessed by

both human and Divine entities, it

is presented to those who hear to

accept or reject. This theophanic

revelation is an account that calls

all to remember their own partici-

pation through their baptism into the Divine nature

of Jesus. Just as he died and rose from the dead to

receive His inheritance from the Father, so, too will

we be afforded the same if we remain faithful to

our calling.

Deacon Rob

Reflections on the Readings for this Sunday ( c o n t i n u e d )

SAINT OF THE WEEK: HILARY OF POITIERS (January 13)

Hilary was born at Poitiers near the beginning of the 4th century A.D. He was raised a pa-gan but his education included study the Old and New Testament writings. These studies eventually led him to be baptized and received into the Church.

The Christians of Poitiers so respected Hilary that about 350 or 353, they unanimously elected him their bishop. At that time Arianism threatened to overrun the Western Church; Hilary undertook to repel the disruption. About the same time, Hilary wrote to Emperor Constantius II a remonstrance against the persecutions by which the Arians had sought to crush their opponents. The imperial response was to banish the new bishop to Phrygia..

While Hilary spent nearly four years in exile, he continued to govern his diocese, as well as writing two of the most important epistles. In these, he sought to show that sometimes the difference between certain doctrines and orthodox beliefs was rather in the words than in the ideas. Hilary was a firm guardian of the Trinity as taught by the Western church, and

therefore saw the foreseen Antichrist in those who repudiated the divinity of the Son and thought Him to be but a created Being. Hilary's urgent and repeated requests for public debates with his opponents proved at last so inconvenient that he was sent back to his diocese.

Hilary's major theological work was the twelve books now known as De Trinitate. This was composed largely during his exile, though perhaps not completed until his return to Gaul in 360. After his return to Poitiers, Hilary encouraged Martin, the future bishop of Tours, to found a monastery at Ligugé in his diocese.

Hilary is the pre-eminent Latin writer of the 4th century (before Ambrose). Augustine of Hippo called him "the illustrious

doctor of the churches", and his works continued to be highly influential in later centuries. Hilary died in Poitiers in 367.

Pope Pius IX formally recognized him as Universae Ecclesiae Doctor in 1851.