.. PARISH STAFF PASTOR Father Uju P. Okeahialam, CSSp (ext. 12) [email protected]SECRETARY Karilyn Espinosa (ext. 11) [email protected]LITURGY / MUSIC COORDINATOR Lucille DuPont (ext. 19) [email protected]FAITH FORMATION ELEMENTARY Silvia Arias (ext.18) [email protected]YOUTH /CONFIRMATION COORDINATOR Brenda Malouff (ext. 17) [email protected]PART TIME BOOKKEEPER Bill King (ext. 21) [email protected]PART TIME CUSTODIAN Michael Olguin Dean Ross BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS [email protected]PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Thursday: 9:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m. Lunch Hour: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m.— 12:00 p.m. RECONCILIATION Saturdays 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. or by appointment EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. FALL MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday 5:15 pm Wednesday 12:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am Friday 8:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm 7:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday 8:00 am and 10:30 am Please call the office to reserve a spot at the weekend Masses. Mass will be livestreamed Wednesday at 12:00 noon and Sunday at 10:30 am PARISH MISSION STATEMENT "Sacred Heart Parish is a family blessed by God with His differ- ent faces expressed in our diverse cultures. We respond to give of our time, talents and treasures in return for blessings received from God. We continue to celebrate these blessings through our liturgy, social activities, faith formation and the response to our brothers and sisters in need." ~Modified by Pastoral Council 2014 715 4th St. • P.O. Box 547 Alamosa, CO 81101 • (719) 589-5829 • Fax (719) 589-5820 • Rectory (719) 589-3211 www.sacredheartalamosa.org Celebrating & Sharing God’s Love
FALL MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday 5:15 pm Wednesday 12:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am Friday 8:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm 7:00 pm (Spanish)
Sunday 8:00 am and 10:30 am
Please call the office to reserve a spot at the weekend Masses. Mass will be livestreamed Wednesday at 12:00 noon and
Sunday at 10:30 am
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
"Sacred Heart Parish is a family blessed by God with His differ-ent faces expressed in our diverse cultures. We respond to give of our time, talents and treasures in return for blessings received from God. We continue to celebrate these blessings through our liturgy, social activities, faith formation and the response to our brothers and sisters in need."
Are you a parent that has used that one on your kids? I’m not sure at what age they realize that the volume of their voice doesn’t correlate to the likelihood of receiving a favorable reply — it might be sometime in the teenage years, when the talking slows down altogether. But I’ve got to admit, it would be nice if God always gave us a loud and dramatic sign when He wanted something — the boom-ing voice and the torn-open heavens (“This is my beloved Son!”) really get the message across. Sometimes I find myself envious of the Apostles, who were able to witness such things in person. The fact of the matter is, in the year 2021, God is more likely to speak in a whisper than in a shout. The prophet Isaiah forewarns that Christ himself will not be a noisemaker — for all his preach-ing, he will not cry out or shout to bring forth justice to the na-tions. His way is altogether different than that. We are not the Apostles, and we do not have the privilege of see-ing the Holy Spirit descend on Christ like a dove. But here’s the good news: God doesn’t need to shout. Our spiritual hearing works just fine. We just have to be listening. Let’s wake up each morning ready to hear God’s whispers throughout the day. Let’s make a conscious effort to invite those whispers into our hearts, where they can become a catalyst for grace in this world. — Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS
A Prayer for Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacra-mentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
Reflections with Father Uju The Baptism of the Lord
It is very possible that we will think about the Baptism of Jesus from our experience of Baptisms. However, there is something in the Baptism of Jesus that can help us think about a very important value of Baptism. The Baptism of Jesus was a very important and revealing moment for John the Baptist. He was telling the people about the great one who is coming. Their anticipation was high and when Jesus came to be baptized the celestial manifestations brought about a great significance of baptism. At Baptism we are reborn and get a new adoption that claims us. For Jesus, God said: You are my beloved Son; with whom I am well pleased.” It is the voice of adoption that is said about us when we were baptized. Do you like the claim? Do you like the adoption? I do. If you do, then do not wait to bring that newborn in your family to the waters of baptism. For us however is the question, if we living in was that are pleas-ing to God, who declared his adoption of us. Can I say that the things I did from the time I woke up till now are pleas-ant things in the sight of God? Are there life challenges that make it difficult for me to live lives pleasing to God? Yes, there are and many of them hinge on our insatiable desires. About this, God tells us through the prophet to come to Him, the water of life. God will supply your needs and help you with the graces to do all for His greater glory. In Jesus we have an abundance of that water and through sharing from the Eucharistic Table we draw the strength to conquer and overcome those challenges. Let all of us who are baptized realize that God’s claim is on us. Let’s all real-ize that our lives should please Him. Let’s all realize that He invites us to the place where we will learn the best way to overcome. Do you remember the date of your Divine Adoption through Baptism? Good for you if you do; and if not go and find out.
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH MINISTRY SCHEDULE
January 16-17, 2021
EM LECTORS Ushers Sacristans
5:00 PM
Adam Lopez Adrianna Lopez Donna Wood Lori Ludeke
Dominique Lopez Karilyn Espinosa
Carmen Atencio
7:00 PM
Juana Francisco Lucas Lucas Fernando Gaspar Rosalinda Valdez
Marisol Lucas Magdalena Lorenzo
8:00 AM
Louise Sanchez Sandy Ortega Chayito Espinoza Luella Lopez
Luella Lopez Toby Archuleta
Willie Sanchez
10:30 AM
Mark Manzanares Michelle Mason Andrew Gonzales Peggy Stong
Shauna Rothermich Adam Griego
Fred Quibingco
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THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD January 10, 2021
Saturday, January 9th/Church 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 10th/Church
8:00 am †Isaac Vialpando (8th Anniversary), by Nelli Vialpando 10:30 a.m. †Judy Romero, by Mary Anne Hunter †Leonard Archuleta, by Carla Archuleta and Children †Teresita Maestas, by Kathee Cordova & Marveen Manzanares & families For The People of the Parish Tuesday, January 12th/Church 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, January 13th/Church 12:00 p.m. Thursday, January 14th/Church 8:00 a.m. Friday, January 15th/Church 8:00 a.m. Saturday, January 16th/Church 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 17th/Church
8:00 am Thanksgiving to St. Jude, by Nellie Vialpando 10:30 a.m. †Judy Romero, by Mary Anne Hunter †Leonard Archuleta, by Carla Archuleta and Children For The People of the Parish
12:00 p.m. Wednesday Mass and Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. Mass will be live-streamed on the Sacred Heart Catholic Churches webpage
www.sacredheartalamosa.org
Sharing the Gospel
"Keep trying. You're doing great. I'm so proud of you." Every child should hear words like that. Every child wants to feel
God's love. As Jesus grew from a boy to a man, he showed he was ready to live for God. At Jesus' baptism, God told Jesus, "You are my own dear Son, and I am pleased with you." God loves you as his child, too.
Mission for the Week Be careful to use kind words with your family and friends.
We would like to thank all of our parishioners and visitors for
being generous with your weekly donations. We depend on your generosity to meet the financial needs of our parish.
May God bless you for your continued support!
The Rosary Makers
Tue and Fri 11am to 2 pm
709 4th street Alamosa, CO 81101 (719) 580-2476
January 3, 2021
Envelopes: $ 1,510.00 Loose Change: $ 1,310.81 Total $ 2,820.81 Francisco “Frank” Avila
Our parish offers condolence to his family and friend’s as they mourn the loss of their loved one.
