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1 fàa ]É{Ç à{x ZâtÜw tç Éy bâü _twç ctü á{ at St. John the Evangelist Church - 80 Union St, Clinton, MA 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. - Mt 2:10-11 Rev. Joseph M. Nally, Pastor Rev. Henry Ramirez, Associate Pastor Rev. Raymond M. Goodwin, In Residence William Griffin, OFS, Deacon George O Connor, Deacon Rectory Office: Staff: St. John s Gym St. Vincent de Paul Society Mass Schedule: Confessions: Sacrament of Marriage: Sacrament of Baptism: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Miraculous Medal Novena Devotion: CARE Food Pantry St. John s Cemetery

2 Dear Friends, We have started 2018, and we pray and trust in God all our plans, best wishes and dreams for this new year, because we want and need God s help to accomplish all our plans. During this celebration of the epiphany of the lord we see the three kings that bring gifts to Jesus, and we wonder what would be the best gift that we could give or received from God, or perhaps the best gift that we could give to others, and it is precisely in this moment in which we realize that the best thing about giving or receiving gifts is to give to people what they really need. Jesus in the Gospel was given by the three wise men the gifts he needed, the gifts that could recognize him as a king and as the son of God, and it was exactly what he was given a recognition of him as a humble king of mercy. Most of the time people need the gift of feeling that they are important for us and it is in this occasion of the epiphany of the Lord in which we should include in our resolutions to give to our family, friends and our community what they really need, and it is our love, our respect, and our prayers. Taking a little time to think among ourselves about what I really want to offer to other people in this 2018, and to pray to the Lord that we could be witnesses of His love and presence to our families and our parish community. Finally, in the name of Our Parish Saint John the Guardian of Our Lady, priests and staff we want to wish to each one of you a blessed, fruitful and happy A year in which we all point to recognize that Jesus came to the world to bring love, peace and justice, and we also can bring one another this gift of justice and peace as well. With prayers. ~ Fr Henry Ramirez Readings for the Week Blessing of the Home on Epiphany This Sunday is the Epiphany of the Lord. There is a tradition that on the feast of Epiphany we pray for God s blessing on our homes, marking the entrance with chalk. We mark the main door of our home with the initials of the Magi - Caspar, Melchior & Balthasar - and the numerals of the new year connected with crosses: 20+C+M+B+18 Lord bless our homes & all who will visit us this year. Blessed chalk & instructions may be found at the shrine for Our Lady of Jasna Gora in the front of the church. If you have a family member or friend who cannot make it to church and would like to have the weekly bulletin mailed to them, please call the Rectory at x201. Online Giving offers families a flexible way to contribute to annual appeals, weekly offertory, special collections, parish pledge campaigns and more. Visit and click on the Online Offering logo to sign up.

3 Vigil Lights January 7 January 13, 2018 Weekly Collection December 23 December 24, 2017 Sunday Collection $8, December 25, 2017 Christmas $11, December 30 December 31, 2017 Sunday Collection $6, Special Intentions In memory of Francis & Jean McNally Req. by their Family In memory of Chris Lavelle Req. by a Friend If you wish to light a vigil light candle for a loved one, please contact the Parish Office. Cost: $10 You may also light a candle in the St. Flavia Domitilla Chapel in the lower level of the church or at the shrines for Our Lady of Jasna Gora & Our Lady of the Rosary in the upper church. Donation is $1, however, any donation is accepted. A Concert of Christmas Favorites -- Sunday, January 7 th at 3:00 pm Please join us for the next program in our Sacred Music Series on Sunday, January 7 at 3 p.m., as we mark the end of the Christmas season with our renowned Schola Cantorum presenting a festive line up of carols, chants and choral music on the great feast of Epiphany As always, admission is free and families are welcome. Donations will be accepted at the door. Please see music director Marc DeMille for more information. Dio]_s[n C[tholi] M_n Coll_g_

4 Free Community Breakfast Many thanks to the family and friends of John Alzapiedi who made memorial donations to St. John s Church. May John and all our beloved rest in peace. Pray for Priests 2019 Mass Book Wor^ of Lif_ Liturgical Schedule

5 AVISOS IMPORTANTES Para las charlas pre-bautismales por favor contactar a Karina Mendez. Para colocar las intenciones de la misa de 12 cada Domingo, Favor separar la misa con anticipation. No olviden, por favor leer la cartelera cada Domingo y tomar el boletin parroquial. Sacramento de confesion: Sabados de 2:45 a 3:45 En la capilla. Tambien pueden pedir cita con padre Henry al extension 202. Domingo 7 de Enero de PM. Domingo 14 de Enero Eucaristia 12 pm Eucaristia de la Epifania del Nino Jesus y llegada de los Reyes magos. Eucaristia 12 pm Misa de Sanacion Iglesia principal Iglesia principal

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