11January 2026

The Baptism of the Lord

  1. Liturgical Calendar

    • The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord concludes the Christmas Season, and Ordinary Time begins.
    • January 16, Friday — Memorial of Saints Berard and Companions, the first Franciscan martyrs.
    • January 17, Saturday — Memorial of Saint Anthony the Great. As a young man, Saint Anthony gave away all his possessions and withdrew as a hermit to the Theban desert for a life of spiritual endeavor. In the East, he is venerated alongside Pachomius the Great as one of the founders of monasticism.

  2. Catechesis

    Catechesis sessions resume today in all groups.

  3. Priestly Ordination in Indonesia

    On January 28, three Franciscan friars will be ordained to the priesthood in Indonesia. One of the newly ordained priests will arrive in Uzbekistan a few weeks later to join our Franciscan community. We kindly ask you to remember in your prayers Fr. Mauritz Dicki Nubatonis, who is now diligently preparing for his ordination to the priesthood.

  4. Parish Reminders

    • Mass Intentions: Mass intention envelopes are available at the entrances of the chapel and church. Please complete all required details with your love offerings ($10 per intention), seal the envelope, and return it to Fr. Michal or the Sacristy.
    • Volunteers for Readings: If you are interested in proclaiming the readings on Sundays, please contact Rashmi D’Souza at rashmi.dsouza2007@gmail.com. Readings for upcoming Sundays are assigned in advance to registered members.
    • Bible Reading Guide: You can access daily readings on the USCCB website: USCCB Daily Bible Reading.
    • Stay Updated: To receive the latest schedules and announcements, join our Telegram group by contacting Preeti Lewis (Telegram: @LPreeti).

May the Lord be with you!