Pray for Peace ~ & Remember in your Prayers — Recuerda en sus oraciones

Christine Nunez, Angelina T Rodriguez, Santiago Betancourt, Mary Ann Grant, Rhonda Hill, Natalia Trevino, Homer Montelongo, Mike

Montelongo, Ricardo de la O, Sr. & Jr, Joanne Stagg, Bob Titus, Grady Layton, Marshall Wallace, Miguel Rocha, Julie Kasparzak,

Tammy Lee, Mary Sparkman, Jose Garcia, Pauline Barten, Jose Valles, Dominic Leong, Betty Finn, Linda Seiler, Steve Watts,

Anastacio Gutierrez, M/M Elimon, Olga Nino, Delfina Gonzalez, Darlene & William Cruse, Mary Alice Rendon, Jhon Schexnider,

Laura Redford, Valentino Henson, Alice Engler, Martin Rodriguez, Jr., Sr. Mary Ann, Santa Montelongo, Mary Kelly McHaney,

Guadalupe Gonzales, Irma Pedraza, Eva Olivarez, Mary Lou Coss, Roland Buenteo, Veronica Smith, David Hanan, Irma Pedraza, Eva

Olivarez, Melissa Sisti, Celia Galvan, Mallory Garza, Jennifer Benton, Enrique Hinostroza, Jose Solis, Debbie & Tommy Edwards,

Raymond Romero, Dora Meraz, Anastacio Gutierrez, Angelo Alexander Torres, Mrs Arriaga, Kathryn Whitfield, Lenora Rivera, Joyce

Gholson, Al Clausen, Aurora Yanez, Kathy Ballock, Juan Ledesma, Beasley Family, Helen Segal, Gary Smith, Patty Jones, Heidi White,

Maria Balboa, Donna Hawkins, Tristan E Dockoll, John Carnan, Mary P Castillo, Manuel Tellez, Mike Wagner, Viola Gonzalez, Daoud

Forouzan, Maria Freeman, Lorraine Dow, Matt C Hammer, John Reitmeyer, James Alexander Bentley, Alex Velasquez.

(Please notify the church office when someone can be removed from the list)

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Sheryl Calton, Principal

Mary Kay Wallace, DRE

Felicitas Palacios, Coordinator of Faith Formation (Spanish)

J P Rodriguez, Director of Parish Social Ministry

Alice Layton, Business Manager

ST. PIUS V CATHOLIC CHURCH—January 8, 2017

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

824 Main St., Pasadena, Tx 77506—Phone 713-473-9484—Fax—713-473-2731—www.stpiusvchurch.com

Masses for Sunday: Saturday Vigil—5:30pm in English—7pm in Español;

Sunday 8 & 10:00am in English; 12:00 mediodia, 1:30 & 7pm en Español

Weekday Liturgy: Monday 8am thru Saturday 8am in English;

Tuesday, Wednesday & 1st Friday, 7pm en Español

Holy Day Liturgy: Vigil 7pm in English; Feast 8am in English; 7:00pm en Español

Sacrament of Penance: Wednesday 5:30 to 6:30pm; Saturday-3:30 to 5pm

Parish Office Hours: 9am to 5pm

School Office Hours: 8am to 3pm (713-472-5172)

Adoration: Friday from 8:30am until 10pm in the PLC Chapel

Pastoral Staff: Rev. Joseph Doran, Pastor

Rev. Ricardo Lazo, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Heath Hampton

Deacon Celestino Perez

Deacon Dan Seiler

In case of an emergency needing a priest, please call 713-397-7451 (bi-lingual) or 832-651-7329 (English only).

This bulletin can be

viewed at:

www.stpiusvchurch.com

Planning has begun for the Spring Festival, but the committee is

looking for additional new volunteers to serve on the committee.

If you would like to be part of the planning stage of the festival,

please join the team on Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Par-

ish Life Center Conference Room.

Los planes ya comenzaron del festival de primavera , y estamos

buscando. voluntarios que en verdad amen, a su Iglesia Para ayu-

dar en el Comité del festival con nuevas ideas para organizar el

próximo festival si tu deseo es ayudar a tu Iglesia te esperamos

los miércoles de 7 pm a 9 pm en el parish life center. PLC para

información en la oficina de la Iglesia 713-473-9484.

Spring Festival—April 30, 2017

The committee of the festival of Saint Pius V would like to invite you to the Saint Valentine's Dinner and Dance, on Saturday February 11, 2017 in the Saint Pius V cafeteria. Dinner is from 6:30pm - 8pm and the Dance from 8pm- 12 am. Prices are $15 per ticket which includes the Dinner and Dance, ages 12 or younger are free. *Free photo in the purchase of 2 tickets, will be taken from 6:30pm - 8pm.

El comité Del festival te invita a Cena-baile De San Valentín El 11 De Febrero en la cafetería la comida De 6:30 pm - 8 pm y baile 8pm / 12 am. El costo es $15 comida incluida niños menores De 12 años son gratis. Foto familiar gratis en la compra De 2 boletos. Se venderá comida para los niños.

St. Pius V Catholic Church January 8, 2017

Epiphany of the Lord

Dear brothers and sisters,

This Sunday, as we remember how the Magi brought their gifts to

the infant Jesus, I urge us to think of the gifts we bring to Him. Many of

our parishioners tithe 5%, 10%, or 15% of their income, as do I. Please

pray that the Holy Spirit will inspire you to do the same. The Lord re-

wards our generosity with joy in this life and in the next.

Our support is vital to the parish. In this week’s bulletin there is a

financial report. If you would spend a few minutes with that report, I

think you will see how important YOUR support is to the parish and the

work of the Church here in Pasadena.

Over the past few months we have been implementing new parish

management software and we need to up-date your information. Please

go to the parish website and register or re-register (even if you have been

registered for years) or go directly to https://connectnow.parishsoft.com/

galveston/Register.aspx You will receive an email with a link to update

your information and access to My Own Church.

My Own Church lets you up-date your information, view your

giving history, and see your ministry schedule. You can also set up a

regular schedule of giving which can help us fulfill that promise to tithe.

Enrollment for CCE for the next year will be on-line and you will need

to be registered in order to enroll.

Next Sunday, we will be talking about the projects and activities

that are planned for this 75th Anniversary Year of the dedication of our

first church. There will be opportunities for everyone to contribute their

time and talents.

May God bless us as He has for 75 years.

Fr. Joe

Queridos hermanos y hermanas,

Este domingo, recordando cómo los Magos trajeron sus dones al niño

Jesús, nos animo a pensar en los dones que le traemos al Niño. Muchos de

nuestros feligreses diezman el 5%, 10%, o 15% de sus ingresos, al igual

que yo. Por favor oren para que el Espíritu Santo les inspire a hacer lo

mismo. El Señor recompensa nuestra generosidad con alegría en esta vida

y en la siguiente.

Nuestro apoyo es vital para la parroquia. En el boletín de esta semana

hay un informe financiero. Si pasa unos minutos con ese informe, creo que

verá cuán importante es tu apoyo a la parroquia y al trabajo de la Iglesia

aquí en Pasadena.

Hace unos meses, hemos implementado software nuevo de

administración de la parroquia y necesitamos actualizar su información.

Por favor, vaya al sitio web de la parroquia y regístrese o regístrese otra

vez (incluso si ha estado registrado por años) o vaya directamente a https://

connectnow.parishsoft.com/galveston/Register.aspx Usted recibirá un

correo electrónico con un enlace para actualizar su información y conseguir

acceso a My Own Church.

My Own Church le permite actualizar su información, ver su historial

de donaciones y ver su horario de ministerio. También puede establecer un

horario regular de dar lo que puede ayudarle a cumplir esa promesa de

diezmo. La inscripción para CCE para el próximo año será en línea y usted

necesitará ser registrado para inscribirse.

El próximo domingo, estaremos hablando de los proyectos y

actividades que se planifican para este 75 Aniversario de la dedicación de

nuestra primera iglesia. Habrá oportunidades para que todos contribuyan

con su tiempo y talento.

Que Dios nos bendiga como lo ha hecho durante 75 años.

Fr. Joe

INCOME AND EXPENSE FY2017

(Actual 7/1/2016 through 12/31/2016)

(Budget 1/1/2017 through 6/30/2017)

EXPENSES BY CATEGORY

Compensation (Salaries – Full-time and Part-time) $325,891

Employee Benefits & Taxes (Health and Pension) $115,190

Insurance (Property and Liability) $ 74,664

Festival Expenses (Including Prizes) $ 79,967

Utilities (Water, Gas, and Electric) $ 48,975

Direct Assistance (Social Ministry) $ 27,239

Support for the School $ 39,608

Support to the ArchDiocese $ 83,360

Other Expenses $ 73,991

Total Expenses $868,885

EXPENSES BY PURPOSE

General Parish $124,115

Rectory and Clergy $83,550

Faith Formation $95,532

Liturgy, Music, Art & Environment $56,477

Social Ministry $41,973

Festival $79,967

Administration $258,837

Plant $128,434

Total Expenses $867,239

INCOME

Collections and Other Donations $616,222

Faith Formation $ 25,582

Liturgy, Music, Art & Environment $ 14,225

Social Ministry $ 31,093

Festival $180,117

Total Income $868,885

FINANCIAL REPORT

As of 12/31/2016

Checking $ 5,990

ArchDiocesan DS&L $42,574

Total Current Assets $48,564

Accounts Payable $72,362

Total Current Liabilities $72,362

Mass Intention Schedule for this Week

Saturday, January 7—Christmas Weekday 8:00 a.m. — Jacob & Rachel Baladec 5:30 p.m. — Lino & Delia Rodriguez † 7:00 p.m. — Presiders’ Intention Sunday, January 8—Epiphany of the Lord 8:00 a.m. — Frank Konieczny † 10:00 a.m. — Francis Anthony Harrison † 12:00 p.m. — Raul Amesquita † 1:30 p.m. — For the People of the Parish 7:00 p.m. — Olivia Renteria † Monday, January 9—Baptism of the Lord 8:00 a.m. — Brenda Alcala † Tuesday, January 10—Christmas Weekday 8:00 a.m. — Sidney Ratisseau † 7:00 p.m. — Presiders’ Intention Wednesday, January 11—Weekday 8:00 a.m. — Presiders’ Intention 7:00 p.m. — Presiders’ Intention Thursday, January 12—Weekday 8:00 a.m. — Edward Suarez † Friday, January 13—Weekday 8:00 a.m. — Delia C Rodriguez † 7:00 p.m. — Presiders’ Intention Saturday, January 14—Weekday 8:00 a.m. — Presiders’ Intention 5:30 p.m. — Presiders’ Intention 7:00 p.m. — Presiders’ Intention

Scripture Study in English—meets on THURSDAY EVENINGS at 7pm in the Parish Life Center Living room...Join us any time.

Readings for the week of 1/9/17

Monday: Is 42: 1-4, 6-7

Tuesday: Heb 2: 5-12; Mik 1: 21-28

Wednesday: Heb 2: 14-18; Mk 1: 29-39

Thursday: Heb 3: 7-14; Mk 1: 40-45

Friday: Heb 4: 1-5, 11; Mk 2: 1-12

Saturday: Heb 4: 12-16; Mk 2: 13-17 Sunday: Is 49: 3, 5-6; 1 Cor 1: 1-3; Jn 1: 20-34

St. Pius V Catholic Church January 8, 2017

Friday, January 27th—6:30p.m.—a Thank You Dinner

& gathering for all volunteers and those involved in any

ministry, at St. Pius V. (must RSVP no later than Janu-

ary 23rd — parish office 713-473-9484; please call or

turn in this coupon—Thank you)

Name______________________________________

Your Ministries _____________________________

Number attending ____________________________

Phone Number_______________________________

Viernes, Enero 27—6:30p.m. Cena de agradecimiento para

Voluntarios y participantes en ministerios o actividades en

San Pío V. (Confirmar asistencia antyes de Enero 23—al

713-473-9484 o entregar forma del boletín. Gracias.)

Nombre_____________________________________

Ministerio___________________________________

Numero de personas___________________________

Teléfono____________________________________

Talleres de Oración y vida—Una Nueva Evangelización, es una escuela de oración donde se aprende a entrar en

una relación íntimamente y personal con 3l Señor Jesús, desde los primeros pasos hasta las Alturas de la

contemplación. También es una escuela de vida; donde el asistente va superando, paso a paso el mundo interior de

angustias y ansiedades, miedos y tristezas, inundándose de una paz jamás imaginada, y como efecto de una

vivencia profunda de la FE y el abandonó; el tallerista va haciéndose cada vez mas paciente, humilde, sensible y

misericordioso con el programa: ¿Que haría Jesús en mi lugar?

El taller consta de quince sesiones, una sesión por semana. Cada una con duración de dos horas, es un servicio

gratuito, abierto para todos desde los 18 anos en adelante. Para mas información comunicarse con Magda

Aldana—713-742-3741.

St. Pius V Catholic Church YOUNG ADULT GROUP

We welcome young adults from the ages of 18 to 30 years old, single or married to join us. For more info or questions,

contact us at 832-790-8521 or at the social media outlets below:

facebook.com/SPVYAM Instagram and Snapchat — spvyam

Upcoming meeting dates and events: January 10th: Created

January 24th: Bowling Social

February 7th: Agape: Unconditional Love

February 21st: Catholic Jeopardy

Epiphany of the Lord

Faith Commitment Contribution Weekly Contributions for church Support

Weekend of 1/1/17

Additional donations $ 1062.00

Total Collection $10,147.00

Budgeted 1st Collection: $16,000.00

Upcoming 2nd Collections:

Jan 8 — Parish Social Ministry

Jan 15 — no 2nd collection

Jan 22 — Property Fund

Jan 29 — Bishops Fund for Latin America

Feb 5 — DSF 2017 Sunday

$ 2735.00

$ 455.00

$ 1132.00

$ 1802.00

$ 1357.00

$ 1604.00

5:30pm

7:00pm

8am

10am

12noon

1:30pm

Mass time Collection

Knights of Columbus Catfish Din-

ner—Friday, January 20th the

Knights will again be serving a Catfish

Dinner with all the trimmings at the

Knights of Columbus hall at 3418 Pre-

ston, from 4pm to 7pm. Dine in or

take out. The cost is $9 per plate. And

desserts available for $1. Dine in or

take out...it’s really good!!

St. Pius V Catholic Church January 8, 2017

ST. PIUS V WOMENS CLUB—2017 CALENDAR

Thursday, Jan 12 Monthly meeting. 10:00 AM, Parish Life Center Meeting Room.

Sunday, Jan 15 Corporate Communion Sunday Mass at 8:00 AM for deceased members of our Women’s Club.

Altar Flowers by Women’s Club.

Thursday, Feb 9 Monthly meeting. 10:00 AM, Parish Life Center Meeting Room.

Thursday, Mar 9 Monthly meeting.10:00 AM, Parish Life Center Meeting Room.

Tuesday, Mar 14 Day Retreat at Villa de Matel. Carpool from St. Pius V, 9:00 AM.

Thursday, Mar 23 Bus trip to Galveston’s Grand 1894 Opera House, Lunch in Galveston... Leaving St. Pius at 9:15 AM.

Thursday, Apr13 Monthly meeting.10:00 AM, Parish Life Center Meeting Room.

Thursday, May 11 Meeting and end of year party. Installation of Officers 10:30 AM, Golden Corral.

Epiphany of the Lord

Please note: The offices

will be closed on Monday,

January 16th in observance

of Dr. Martin Luther King’s

Birthday.

Living Our Faith Parish Social Services

One of the defining aspects of our church is that we are

“catholic”. Above all races, nations, languages, or any

other difference, the church is an open and accepting

community of all humanity. This feast is a celebration of

how salvation is for all! As believers, we are that light

that shines on all proclaiming salvation to all the peoples

and nations.

Viviendo nuestra fe Ministerio social parroquial

Una de las notas más bellas que define a nuestra Iglesia

es que es católica. Por encima de toda raza, nación,

lengua u otra diferencia, la Iglesia es una comunidad

abierta y acogedora de todo ser humano. Esta fiesta es

una celebración de como la salvación es para todos.

Como creyentes, somos la luz que brilla proclamando

para todos la salvación de todos.

Youth Group—Attention: Youth Ministers

Gathering: Please plan on attending our next

meeting and lunch with the Vocations Director, Fr.

TJ Dolce. January 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at St.

Mary’s Seminary, Cap Jander – Nold Building, 9845

Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77024. Topic: Setting

Young Hearts on Fire! Please RSVP for lunch at 713

-652-8239 or to vocations@archgh.org.

"This Friday we will continue our series of talks on

the topic of YOU.2, this week we will focus on self-

enrichment. Join us at 1/13/17at 7pm. For more

information feel free to il cssanchez23@gmail.com

Faith Formation (FF) Office (CCE) —> 713-473-9484 <— Oficina de Formación de Fe (catecismo) Mary Kay Wallace (x 317) – MKWallacespv@gmail.com; Felícitas Palacios (x 304) – palaciosfstpiusv@gmail.com;

Office Hours: 9 am – 2 pm, Mon. – Thurs.

IMPORTANT Dates:

– Sunday Faith Formation classes resume TODAY.

– There will be NO Sunday Faith Formation classes NEXT Sun.

& Mon. 1/15 & 16/17 (MLK Holiday).

– There WILL BE Sunday classes Sun. 1/22/17.

FAMILIES – Find activities and information on today’s Gospel at “Sunday Connection” below.

PADRES DE FAMILIA – Para actividades y información (inglés) sobre el Evangelio de hoy, vea al sitio web –

http://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/sunday-connection/

NEXT Sun.’s Gospel: John 1: 29-34 // El Evangelio del Dom. PRÓXIMO: Juan 1: 29-34

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Congratulations to the adults who celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation this Sun. 1/8/17, at St. Martha Church (in The Wood-

lands) – may the Holy Spirit bring you guidance, strength and comfort all your days!

Felicitaciones a los adultos que celebran el sacramento de Confirmacion este Dom., 8 de Enero, a la Iglesia de Sta. Marta (en The

Woodlands) – ¡que el Espíritu Santo les da guianza, fortaleza y consuelo por todos sus días!

“We three Kings of Orient are Bearing gifts’ we traverse afar ….” The fourth major feast of the Christmas season, the Epiphany of

our Lord, marks a movement in Matthew’s Gospel beyond the Jewish people; the “epiphany” (from the Greek word meaning to reveal

or to show) is to wise men from the east, sometimes identified as kings or astrologers. It celebrates the revelation of the Child Messiah

to the Gentiles, to non-believers, and foreshadows Jesus’ command to his disciples at the end of Matthew’s Gospel: “Go…and make

disciples of all nations...” – This rich season comes to an end on Monday, Jan. 9, with the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord, the

last major feast of Christmas.

La cuarta fiesta mayor de la Navidad, la Epifanía de nuestro Señor, indica un movimiento en el evangelio de Mateo más allá del

pueblo judío. La "epifanía" (de la palabra griega que significa revelar o mostrar) es a unos hombres sabios del este, a veces

identificados como reyes o astrólogos. Celebra la revelación del Niño Mesías a los gentiles, a los que no creyen como los judios, y

prefigura el mandamiento de Jesús a sus discípulos al final del Evangelio de Mateo: “Vayan ... y hagan discípulos de todas las

naciones…” – Esta rica temporada llega a su fin Lunes, 9 de Enero, la Fiesta del Bautismo del Señor, la última gran fiesta de

Navidad.

Fechas IMPORTANTES —Las clases de Domingo de Formación de Fe (catecismo)

reanudan HOY.

– NO habrá clases de Formacion de Fe el Dom. y Lunes PROXIMO

15 de Enero (Descanso de MLK).

– SÍ, HABRÁ clases de Formacion de Fe el Dom. después, el 22 de

Enero.

January is Poverty Awareness Month – Join the U.S. Bishops, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and

Catholics in the United States in taking up Pope Francis' challenge to live in solidarity with the poor! Visit PovertyUSA and

PobrezaUSA for education on economic justice, resources for prayer, ways to take action and to find a group near you sup-

ported by CCHD.

Enero, Mes de Conciencia de la Pobreza – Súmese a los obispos de los Estados Unidos, la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Huma-

no y los católicos de los Estados Unidos en asumir el desafío del papa Francisco de ir a las periferias. Vaya al sitio web PobrezaUSA

para conocer sobre la pobreza en los Estados Unidos, inspirarse con ejemplos de cómo las comunidades están respondiendo, y discernir

cómo está llamado a participar junto con otros.

FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS Know your numbers, knowing your numbers

is important to maintaining good health.

FREE! (Must be 18 or older)

SCREENINGS INCLUDE:

Blood Pressure

Glucose Testing

Cholesterol (lipid panel)

Fasting Preferred

Where: St. Pius Catholic Church

When: Thursday, January 12, 2017—9am-12pm

CHEQUEOS DE SALUD GRATIS Conozca sus números, sus números son

importante para mantener una buena salud.

GRATIS (Para mayores de 18 años)

CHEQUEOS INCLUYEN:

Presión Arterial

Glucosa

Colesterol (panel lípido)

Preferido ayunar

Donde: St. Pius V Catholic Church

Cuando: Jueves, 12 de enero, 2017—9am-12pm

Additional Prayer requests for: Joseph Torres, Melissa Moody, Sara Duran, Sergio Aguirre, Vangelis Basaldua

Find the Missal (Ordinary of the Mass) at 150 in

Oramos Cantando/We Pray in Song

First Reading Is 60:1-6

Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the

glory of the Lord shines upon you. See, darkness covers the

earth, and thick clouds cover the peoples; but upon you the

LORD shines, and over you appears his glory. Nations shall

walk by your light, and kings by your shining radiance. Raise

your eyes and look about; they all gather and come to you:

your sons come from afar, and your daughters in the arms of

their nurses. Then you shall be radiant at what you see, your

heart shall throb and overflow, for the riches of the sea shall

be emptied out before you, the wealth of nations shall be

brought to you. Caravans of camels shall fill you, dromedar-

ies from Midian and Ephah; all from Sheba shall come bear-

ing gold and frankincense, and proclaiming the praises of the

LORD.

Responsorial Psalm Ps 72 R. Lord, every nation on earth will

adore you.

Second Reading Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6

Brothers and sisters: You have heard of the stewardship of

God's grace that was given to me for your benefit, namely,

that the mystery was made known to me by revelation. It was

not made known to people in other generations as it has now

been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit:

that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and

copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

Gospel Mt 2:1-12

When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of

King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem,

saying, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his

star at its rising and have come to do him homage." When

King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusa-

lem with him. Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes

of the people, He inquired of them where the Christ was to be

born. They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has

been written through the prophet: And you, Bethlehem, land

of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;

since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my peo-

ple Israel." Then Herod called the magi secretly and ascer-

tained from them the time of the star's appearance. He sent

them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search diligently for the

child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I too

may go and do him homage." After their audience with the

king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its

rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place

where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star,

and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his

mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage.

Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold,

frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream

not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by an-

other way.

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El Misal (Ordinario de la Misa) esta en Oramos

Cantando/We Pray in Song a Partir de 150

Primera lectura Is 60, 1-6

Levántate y resplandece, Jerusalén, porque ha llegado tu luz y

la gloria del Señor alborea sobre ti. Mira: las tinieblas cubren

la tierra y espesa niebla envuelve a los pueblos; pero sobre ti

resplandece el Señor y en ti se manifiesta su gloria. Caminarán

los pueblos a tu luz y los reyes, al resplandor de tu aurora.

Levanta los ojos y mira alrededor: todos se reúnen y vienen a

ti; tus hijos llegan de lejos, a tus hijas las traen en brazos.

Entonces verás esto radiante de alegría; tu corazón se alegrará,

y se ensanchará, cuando se vuelquen sobre ti los tesoros del

mar y te traigan las riquezas de los pueblos. Te inundará una

multitud de camellos y dromedarios, procedentes de Madián y

de Efá. Vendrán todos los de Sabá trayendo incienso y oro y

proclamando las alabanzas del Señor.

Salmo Responsorial Salmo 71 R. Que te adoren, Señor, todos

los pueblos.

Segunda lectura Ef 3, 2-3a. 5-6 Hermanos: Han oído hablar de

la distribución de la gracia de Dios, que se me ha confiado en

favor de ustedes. Por revelación se me dio a conocer este

misterio, que no había sido manifestado a los hombres en otros

tiempos, pero que ha sido revelado ahora por el Espíritu a sus

santos apóstoles y profetas: es decir, que por el Evangelio,

también los paganos son coherederos de la misma herencia,

miembros del mismo cuerpo y partícipes de la misma promesa

en Jesucristo.

Evangelio Mt 2, 1-12 Jesús nació en Belén de Judá, en

tiempos del rey Herodes. Unos magos de oriente llegaron

entonces a Jerusalén y preguntaron: "¿Dónde está el rey de los

judíos que acaba de nacer? Porque vimos surgir su estrella y

hemos venido a adorarlo". Al enterarse de esto, el rey

Herodes se sobresaltó y toda Jerusalén con él. Convocó

entonces a los sumos sacerdotes y a los escribas del pueblo y

les preguntó dónde tenía que nacer el Mesías. Ellos le

contestaron: "En Belén de Judá, porque así lo ha escrito el

profeta: Y tú, Belén, tierra de Judá, no eres en manera alguna

la menor entre las ciudades ilustres de Judá, pues de ti saldrá

un jefe, que será el pastor de mi pueblo, Israel". Entonces

Herodes llamó en secreto a los magos, para que le precisaran

el tiempo en que se les había aparecido la estrella y los mandó

a Belén, diciéndoles: "Vayan a averiguar cuidadosamente qué

hay de ese niño y, cuando lo encuentren, avísenme para que

yo también vaya a adorarlo". Después de oír al rey, los magos

se pusieron en camino, y de pronto la estrella que habían visto

surgir, comenzó a guiarlos, hasta que se detuvo encima de

donde estaba el niño. Al ver de nuevo la estrella, se llenaron

de inmensa alegría. Entraron en la casa y vieron al niño con

María, su madre, y postrándose, lo adoraron. Después,

abriendo sus cofres, le ofrecieron regalos: oro, incienso y

mirra. Advertidos durante el sueño de que no volvieran a

Herodes, regresaron a su tierra por otro camino.

Epiphany of the Lord