18January 2026

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

  1. Liturgical Calendar

    • The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins.
    • January 21, Wednesday — Memorial of Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr.
    • January 24, Saturday — Memorial of Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church.
    • January 25, Sunday — Sunday of the Word of God. The Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle is ordinarily celebrated on this day.

  2. 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 Br. Mauritz Dicki Nubatonis, who is now diligently preparing for his ordination to the priesthood.

  3. 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!