HOME

January is the Month of the Holy Name of Jesus

The month of January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus. "In the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those that are in heaven, on earth and under the earth" (Phil 2:10).

Christ's name is chosen in heaven, and the Angel Gabriel announces it when he informs the Blessed Virgin of the incarnation: "Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb and shalt bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus".

It is a name that has marvelous implications, for it means "savior." The very name bespeaks the magnitude of His mission, His infinite love, a love that will cause Him to offer Himself up for us...

Catholic Culture

catholicculture.org

January 22nd is the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children

Prayer for the Unborn Child

Almighty God, our Father,

you who have given us life

and intended us to have it forever, grant us your blessings.

Enlighten our minds to an awareness and to a renewed conviction

that all human life is sacred because it is created in your image and likeness.

Help us to teach by word and the example of our lives

that life occupies the first place,

that human life is precious because it is the gift of God whose love is infinite...

Catholic Online

January 28th is the Memorial of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church

Saint Thomas Aquinas’ Story

By universal consent, Saint Thomas Aquinas is the preeminent spokesman of the Catholic tradition of reason and of divine revelation. He is one of the great teachers of the medieval Catholic Church, honored with the titles Doctor of the Church and Angelic Doctor.

At five Saint Thomas Aquinas was given to the Benedictine monastery at Monte Cassino in his parents’ hopes that he would choose that way of life and eventually became abbot. In 1239, he was sent to Naples to complete his studies. It was here that he was first attracted to Aristotle’s philosophy...

Franciscan Media

franciscanmedia.org

Sunday @ 1:00 PM in the Parish Hall

Come find out if you may have a possible calling to live the Carmelite Charism. Do you feel called to a deeper spiritual life? This meeting will introduce you to the contemplative Carmelite life for lay people. Secular Carmelites are lay Catholics, married or single, young or old, from all walks of life, who integrate the Carmelite spirituality into their daily lives in order to seek God and share Him with others through prayer and apostolate.

If you would like to see what the Carmelite Secular Order is all about? Is it for me? How do I know if I am called to become a prospective member? Come to our inquirer orientation or for more information contact:
Manuel Villicaña, OCDS, villcam@yahoo.com
(661) 437-2244
OR Alma Castro, averonicacastro@icloud.org
(661)714-2482

Thursday

Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children

Monthly Pro-Life Rosary

6:30 PM in Church

Please join a small group (and growing?) to recite a monthly prolife rosary. Intentions:

-The end of abortion and the repose of the souls of aborted babies

-Continued good health and development of the preborn

-Reparation for the sin of abortion

-Prayer’s own

…and if my people, upon whom my name has been pronounced, humble themselves and pray, and seek my presence and turn from their evil ways, I will hear them from heaven and pardon their sins and revive their land. II Chr. 7:14

P.S. Out-of-town, too much homework, etc. Please consider joining us spiritually at the same time (corrected for time zone?), praying a family (or individual) rosary.

Wednesday

Memorial of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church

North of the River Golden Oldies

11:00AM-1:00PM in the Parish Hall

$13 for Lunch (CASH ONLY) AT THE DOOR
Prize donations welcome!
50/50 Raffle: Tickets 1/$1; 6 for $5, 15 for $10 — Cash only! Contact Trudy 661-428-1428 (LET US KNOW HOW MANY)

Don't miss out starting the New Year with a delicious Mossman's catered meal and the best company ever!

Meat loaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, salad, roll dessert and beverage!