Diocese of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands
42 Barrenspot- P.O. Box 1160 Kingshill U.S. Virgin Islands 00851
Tel. (340) 778 0484 Fax. (340) 779 3151
Website: www.catholicvi.com/stann/
E-mail: [email protected]
The Epiphany of the Lord, Year—B
January 3-4, 2015 Most Rev. Herbert A. Bevard
MASSES & DEVOTIONS
Weekend
Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Sundays: 7:00 a.m. & 9:30 a.m.
Weekday
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 12:15 p.m.
Wednesdays & Fridays 6:30 a.m.
DEVOTIONS
First Fridays: 6:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
SACRAMENTS
BAPTISM: Call for Appointment
CONFESSION: Saturdays: 4:30 p.m. or by Appointment
MARRIAGE: Call 4 months in advance
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Call anytime
FUNERAL: Tuesdays through Fridays
Please call prior to final arrangements
Directory
PRIESTS
Rev. Fr. Louis K. Kemayou, Pastor
Rev. Fr. Simon Peter Opira, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Msgr. Michael F. Kosak, (Retired) In Residence
DEACONS
Rev. Mr. Arnold Helenese, OCDS– Pastoral Associate
Rev. Mr. Joseph T. Mark, OCDS
Rev. Mr. Hyacinthe George
Rev. Mr. Denis Griffith
Rev. Mr. Norbert Xavier
Rev. Mr. Eugene Thompson, ( Retired)
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Patricia Browne, Coordinator
SECRETARY Office Assistant
Callista Julien
SACRISTAN
Aldon Rogers,
Assistants
Patricia Browne, Theodosia Christopher,
Patricia Griffith, Patricia Murray,
MAINTENANCE
Aldon Rogers & Michael Matthews
“TOGETHER BUILDING THE KINGDOM OF GOD.”
SANCTUARY DEVOTIONAL LIGHT
Would you like to donate the sanctuary candle in mem-ory of someone or in celebration of a special occasion, please call the office and schedule a date. A free-will donation is welcome.
ALTAR FLOWERS
Would you like the Altar flowers to be offered in memory of Someone or in celebration of a special occasion, Please call the office and schedule a date. A free-will donation is welcome.
BOOKSTORE & GIFTS SHOP
Tuesdays to Fridays: 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Sundays: Open after Masses
CARIBBEAN CATHOLIC NETWORK
EWTN Channel 7
9:30 a.m. Sundays Mass (Live) Channel 7
Internet: www.livestream.com/caribbeancatholicnetwork7
Tel: (340) 779-3000
Daily
Readings
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
The Epiphany of the Lord The Solemnity of the “Epiphany” celebrates God's intentions of opening up the minds and hearts of the chosen people
to the universal mission of God's Son on earth. Isaiah had foretold that "all the ends of the earth will behold the salva-
tion of our God." ( Is. 52:10b)
On Epiphany, the light from the skies was intensified a thousand-fold and the prophecy of Isaiah was fulfilled, that
"nations shall walk by your light and kings by your shining radiance." ( Is. 60:1-3)
To the wonder of all in Palestine, there came foreign camels bearing foreign scholars. Ever since King Cyrus of Persia
had been God's instrument in freeing Israel from slavery (Babylonian exile ended in 538 BC), there had been warm re-
lations between the Jewish people and Persia. Many believe that Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar were really Persian
astrologers.
What courage and perseverance those strangers had shown, to brave the dangers of travel and political intrigue! But,
they found what they were looking for: the child who possessed all meaning. They fell to their knees in homage, for
their learning made them humble, and their wisdom led them to recognize the Divine in the fragile flesh of a child.
Their role in history had been accomplished - to teach us all to follow the guidance of the Almighty, to accept our own
roles as Bearers of the Light, and to follow this Christ into His Mission, to partake of His Passion, and to join the mil-
lions through the ages who will preach His Gospel of universal salvation.
O Princely Child, make of us all, wise men and courageous women, obedient children who will follow wherever you
lead us; That means being faithful to meditation on the truth, sharing what we learn with others, taking part when pos-
sible in prayer and parish activities. This is the way for us to be light-bearers, lighting up the darkness and confusion in
the world in which we live. May that Light shine in within our Parish Family! Amen.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
God our Father, all the elements of na-
ture obey your command. We praise
and thank you for your protection dur-
ing the hurricane season We ask again
to guide us through a new year, free of
any earthquakes, floods, natural disas-
ters and all acts of terrorism. Bless our
families and bring peace to all nations.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus
Christ who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. Amen.
MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS
January 3rd, Saturday 5:00 p.m. Thanksgiving rb Harol & Rita Marcano
January 4th, Sunday 7:00 a.m. St. Ann Parish Family 9:30 a.m. +Joseph Mathurine rb Philomen Mathurine
January 6th, Tuesday 12:15 p.m. In Thanksgiving rbAngela Santos January 7th, Wednesday 6:30 Souls in Purgatory rb Lucy Bough Thursday 8th, Thursday 12:15 p.m. Thanksgiving rb Gaston Family
January 9th, Friday 6:30 a.m. +Sharon Michelle rb Catherine Moraine
January 10th, Saturday 8:30 a.m. Spl. Int. Bernardo Bannis rb Gemma Boland
5-Monday
1 Jn 3:22—4:6; Ps 2:7bc- 8, 10-12a;
Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
6–Tuesday
1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4,
7-8; Mk 6:34-44
7-Wednesday
1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52
8-Thursday
1 Jn 4:19—5:4; Ps 72; 1-2, 14, 15bc, 17;
Lk 4:14-22a
9- Friday
1 Jn 5:5-13;
Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16
10–Saturday
1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps
149:1-6a, 9b;
Jn 3:22-30
11–Sunday
Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or
Is 55:1-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Acts 10:34-38 or
1 Jn 5:1-9;
Mk 1:7-11
OUR SICK: Please keep in the charity of your prayers
the sick amongst us. Doris Encarnacion, Magde-
line James, Alberta Hendrickson, Agneta C. Pe-
tersen, Lucinda Pemberton, Mary Denis, Cath-
erine Decembre, Leona Javoir, Pricilla Brown,
Doreen Pemberton, Zephrine Thomas,
EldenSerrant, Joseph Jones, Abel Javois,
Stanislaus Prescott, Marv E. Jon, Frances Allen,
Julie Dizon, Irene Prevot, Josephine Prescott,
Hyacinthe Bright, Steve Keith, Catherine Sam-
uel, Larry Cook, Omar Dubois, Mary Bishop, Ber-
nadette Koupie, Kalla Joseph, Kalla Genevieve,
Maria Hall, Olive LeCointe, Derick James, Walter
E. Durand Clementina Tuitt, Kay Colon, Berna-
dette Megahy, Troy Jones, Maurille Philemon,
Ann Marie Marius, Veronica Fleming, Stephen
Williams, Yvonne Monroe, Anna Lindo, Desmond
Etienne, Charles Gilbert 111, Mervyn Tyrell,
Linda White, Kianna Ireland, Francis Davinci,
Peter Joseph John, Wilberto Bennet, Claudelle
Mathurin, Magdalene Greene, Linda White, Phil-
lip Joseph, Brenda Plaskett, Olaf Smith, Cath-
erine Royer, Clytie James, Fr. John Molyneuz,
Eduarda Francis, Gerald Douglas, Stanley Martin
Jr., Hakeem Martin, Evarice Xavier, Lynette Car-
rabon, Craig Matthew, Lucia Felix, Iandralyn
Nelson, Marlon & Stephanie Jordan, Wilhelimina
Cooke, Gerard Hall, Marie Urgent, Stephen
Ross, Conrad Edwin, Arkuright Johnson, Rose-
mary Jones, Ishvelle Christopher, Agnes Domi-
nique, Lisa Obeius, Vera Irwin, Erville
Pemberton, John O’Neal, Charleen Isaac, Veron-
ica Rawlins, Maria Leon, Ann Marie Octalien,
Alexander Jean Marie, Gina Weissinger, Mayco
Santiago, Mabel Richardson, Gladys Charriez,
Shalmar Bine, Iris Caesar, Nicholas Miller, Cath-
erine Hughes, Melanie Krigger, Ritchie Swan-
ston, Merina Durgadeen, Laura Christopher,
Peter Nestor, Grace Julien , Doreen Henry.
Please call the Office, to add or remove names
from this list.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
SECOND COLLECTION: This weekend’s second collection is for Perma-nent Diaconate program. Next weekend is for the catholic Education Program. We deeply thank you for your generosity.
MAINTENANCE OF ST. ANN’S CHAPEL St. Ann’s Chapel will be closed for maintenance Monday January 12th - Friday January 23rd. Any men willing to volunteer their time and talent would be very helpful. To sign up please use the sheet in the back of the church or contact the church office. A power washer and long hose will be needed for maintenance, if anyone can bring a power washer or long hose please do. All celebrations will be held at St. Joachim Church.
MEETINGS: St. Ann’s Steward of Christ: Wednesday January 7, 2015 at 6:30pm at Marian Hall. RCIA CLASS: Thursday January 8, 2015 at 7:00pm at Fr. Simon’s office. SONG LEADERS AND MUSICIANS: Friday, January 9th, 2015 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. at the Marian Hall
KEYS AND SWORD AWARD BENEFIT BANQUET
SIXTH ANNUAL KEYS and SWORD AWARD will be held at the Frenchman’s Reef on Saturday, January 31, 2015. This year’s honorees are Mrs. Esonia Mon-santo-Hassell and Mr. Donald C. François. You can purchase your tickets, and make Ad and Patron contributions by calling Sts. Joachim and Ann Church office or contact Mrs. Maria Jones at 778-0484. All tickets are $150.00, $90 TAX DE-DUCTIBLE. Let us give a final push for the restoration of our Mother Church.
St. Ann’s Book & Gift Store, Barrenspot Hill
Are you running late for your New Year gifts? The St. Ann’s Book and Gifts Store is there to help you catching up. Just visit us after the Mass. The entrance is through the Marian Hall.
St. Lucians
St. Lucia Choir practice begins Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 4:30pm in the Marian Hall. The Independence Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at St. Joachim Church on February 22, 2015 at 9:30am.
CONDOLENCES
Our deepest condolences to Mrs. Lucy Bough on the death of her sister Francis Allen in Boston on December 31, 2014. May her soul and the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace! May Our Lord Jesus take her to the glory of His Kingdom and give Lucy Bough and her family comfort and peace!
DIOCESAN PRIEST RETIREMENT FUND
Your gift provides support for priests. Please give to those who have given a life-time. Envelopes are located at the exist of the church.
UPCOMING EVENTS
**Santo Niño Celebration at Holy Cross Church on January 18, 2015, at 11:00am.
**BBQ Day at Sts. Joachim and Ann Church on January 19, 2015, at 10:00am.
**The Annual Auction for St. Mary’s School on Saturday, February 7, 2015
**Installation of Rev. Fr. Louis Kemayou as Pastor of St. Ann’s Church in Barren spot on February 8, 2015 at the 9:30a. Mass
**Priests Annual Retreat in St Thomas on February 9-12, 2015.
**Ordination of Deacon Touchard Gula at Sts. Peter & Paul Cathedral on February 14, 2015 at 10:00am.
PRAYER FOR PRIESTS Lord Jesus, present in the Most
Blessed Sacrament, and living per-
petually among us through Your
Priests, grant that the words of Your
Priests may be only Your words, that
their gestures be only Your gestures,
and that their lives be a true reflec-
tion of Your life. Amen
MEMBERS OF THE ARMED
FORCES God of all goodness, look with love
on those who wait for the safe return
of their loved ones who serve in the
armed forces of their country. In
faith and hope we turn to you for
comfort. Grant that we may trust in
your mercy and send an angel to
sustain us as we await their safe
return. We ask this through Christ
our Lord. Amen.
This week’s sanctuary candle:
St. Ann Chapel: Spl. Int. Gwen Molloy
St. Joachim Church: + Victor Castro
Shrine of Our Lady: Spl. Int. Latoya Eversley-Williams
This week’s Altar Flowers:
Patricia Griffith
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