CHRIST OUR LIGHT and

ST. ANNE, MOTHER OF MARY JANUARY 3, 2021

THIS SUNDAY’S READINGS First Reading:

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

the Lord shines upon you. (Is 60:1)

—————— Psalm:

Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. (Ps 72)

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Second Reading:

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. (Eph 2:5-6)

—————— Gospel:

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.

(Mt 2:10-11) ——————-

Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001,

1998, 1970 CCD. The English translation of Psalm Responses

from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the

Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

OBSERVANCES FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 3, 2021

Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week

Monday: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious

Tuesday: St. John Neumann, Bishop

Wednesday: St. Andre Bessette, Religious

Thursday: St. Raymond of Penyafort, Priest

Sunday: The Baptism of the Lord

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

Lord every nation on earth will ADORE

You.

May God Bless You and Protect You

Fr. James A. Schultz— Pastor Christ Our Light

68 Park Street; Pulaski NY 13142 (315) 298-5350 Parish Office

23 Niagara Street Pulaski, NY 13142

315 298-5350 Christourlight@syrdio.org

St. Anne, Mother of Mary and Parish Office

3352 Main St..; Mexico NY 13114 315 963-7182 OR 315-402-9241

Stannemexico@syrdio.org

stannechristourlight.com

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To complete pre-liminary paper-work please call 315 963-7255 or 315 402-9241 pri-or to scheduling a baptism. Classes By Appointment

at SAMOM or COL.

Bishops Lucia & Cunningham, Fr. Schultz, Fr. Matthew Schultz, Fr. John, Fr. Benjamin O’Loughlin, Fr. Patrick O’Loughlin, Deacon

Dan, Deacon Terry, Sr. Ignatia, and Sr. Mary Emmanuel.

WEEKLY OFFERING-COL 12/25/2020 12/27/2020

Ordinary Offertory — $2,894.00

Christmas $2,028.00 —

Flowers 30.00 —

Capital Improvement — 35.00

HOPE Appeal (Goal = $14,482.24) As of 12/23/2020

$10,815.00

Online Giving — —

WEEKLY OFFERING-SAMOM 12/25/2020 12/27/2020

Ordinary Offertory — $1,865.00

Christmas $440.00 —

Food Pantry — 425.00

New Life Pregnancy — 190.00

HOPE Appeal (Goal = $19,958.78) As of 12/23/2020

$12,665.00

Online Giving — 375.00

OUR CARE AND SHARE SHOP

The Care and Share Shop is in need of someone who would be willing to remove seasonal items or those that have to be recycled due to a lack of space and take them to either the Salvation Army or to other thrift stores. The Salvation Army used to pick them up every other Friday but haven’t been able to do so since March due to COVID. A truck or van makes the job much easier!! If you are interested, please contact Bill Aiken at (315) 529-8371. Thanks so much!

All those attending Mass will need to REGISTER upon entering the church. Please remember social distancing, wearing of masks and sanitizing are very important. Thank you for your cooperation.

Catechism: GOD AND HIS PERFECTIONS

Our Sanctuary Lamps burn this

week for the COVID Vaccines to bring this virus under

control,

Genesis 1 Kings 1 Maccabees Isaiah Obadiah

Exodus 2 Kings 2 Maccabees Jeremiah Jonah

Leviticus 1 Chronicles Job Lamentations Micah

Numbers 2 Chronicles Psalms Baruch Nahum

Deuteronomy Ezra Proverbs Ezekiel Habakkuk

Joshua Nehemiah Ecclesiastes Daniel Zephaniah

Judges Tobit Song of Songs Hosea Haggai

Ruth Judith Wisdom Joel Zechariah

1 Samuel Esther Sirach Amos Malachi

2 Samuel

Matthew 2 Corinthians 1 Timothy 2 Peter

Mark Galatians 2 Timothy 1 John

Luke Ephesians Titus 2 John

John Philippians Philemon 3 John

Acts of the Apostles Colossians Hebrews Jude

Romans 1 Thessalonians James Revelation

1 Corinthians 2 Thessalonians 1 Peter

23 D. How is the Bible divided?

The Bible is divided into the Old Testament, written before the coming of Jesus Christ, and the New Testament, written after His ascension into Heaven.

BOOKS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT

BOOKS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT

In 2015, Pope Francis wrote the Encyclical “Laudato Si” (Care for the Common Home). He wrote this encyclical to remind us that earth was here before us and God granted us dominion over this earth—which is our mother. (Gn. 1:28) A group of lay ministers, scientists and interested people from our diocese got together and formed a Task Force to encourage and help all of us as People of God to be more aware of how we can take care of Mother Earth. In the next couple of months this task force would like to present some ideas about how you can do that. We also would be grateful for any help you can provide. Please contact Heidi Buda at heidiiclady@gmail.com or Deanne Hall at dmhall@syrdio.org

Dear Friends in Christ, Truly, the New Year is a time for New Beginnings! We struggle to remember to write 2021 on our checks and letters! Tempus Fugit. Time flies and so we again see the New Year as a moment of grace and opportunity I love the fact that liturgically the Church begins the new year by honoring the Mother of our Savior with the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. The Fourth Commandment tells us that it is the duty of all to honor our fathers and mothers; and Jesus seems to be the best at keeping this commandment. All Catholics should seek our Blessed Mother’s help and care in our lives. That brings us to our New Year’s Resolutions. What can we do this year to grow spiritually? Will we work on a virtue such as patience? Will we be a people of Good Will? Or will we give in to a fear (a future evil that leads to sadness, sorrow and anxiety) or will we pray and put our faith and trust in God? Let us trust in Jesus and try to have courage and hope! God is Goodness itself. Let’s take the time to ask our Lord to bless us. The first reading from the Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God is taken from the Book of Numbers (6:22-27): My hope is that this will be a very Holy and good year for all of us! May we be grateful to God for everything, seek to do His will, and strive to get to Heaven! Let us pray to Jesus asking for the graces we need in our lives. May the Mother of our Savior intercede for us and help us.

In Christ and a Joyous New Year!

Father Schultz PS- Daily Rosary—New Year’s Resolution?

“The World being unworthy to receive the Son of God directly from the hands of the Father, He gave His Son to Mary for the world to receive Him from her.” --St. Augustine

The LORD said to Moses: “Speak to Aaron and his sons and tell them: This is how you shall bless the Israelites. Say to them:

The LORD bless you and keep you! The LORD let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace!

So shall they invoke my name upon the Israelites, and I will bless them.”