LITURGY SCHEDULE LITURGICAL MINISTERS · 1/13/2019  · smoke alarms in homes that do not have alarms or have outdated alarms. Red Cross will supply all the items needed including

St. Francis, Francesville; St. Joseph, Pulaski; St. Peter, Winamac

Rev. Leroy G. Kinnaman, Pastor Cluster Email: [email protected]

Cluster Website: preciousbloodcluster.org

Cluster Correspondence: 401 N Monticello Street, Winamac, IN 46996 Bulletin Deadline: Wednesday Morning by 9:00 A.M.

Phone: 574.946.4906 Fax: 574.946.4962

LITURGY SCHEDULE Monday, January 14 NO MASS Tuesday, January 15 NO MASS

Wednesday, January 16 at St. Joseph 8:00 A.M. +John & Mary Weaver by Kay White Thursday January 17 at St. Joseph 8:00 A.M. +Ralph Postma by Friends

Friday, January 18 at St. Peter 8:00 A.M. +Leona Sommers by Steve Sommers Family

Saturday, January 19 4:00 P.M. at St. Peter +Joe Pesaresi by Perry, Katie, Hannah & Jack DeGroot 6:00 P.M. at St. Joseph +Our Cluster Family

Sunday, January 20 8:00 A.M. at St. Francis + For good health of Theresa Logan by Rita 10:00 A.M. at St. Peter +Juan Knarr by Kenny & Doreen Knarr

LITURGICAL MINISTERS Saturday January 19 at 4:00 P.M. (St. Peter) Reader: Tim Murray Ministers Carol Vires, Andy Pesaresi & Joe Morris Servers: Bonnie Budd & Bill Girton Ushers: VOLUNTEERS

Saturday, January 19 at 6:00 P.M. (St. Joseph) Reader: Betty Curtis Ministers: Monica Whiteman, Paul & Brenda Gilsinger Servers: Maggie Rowlands & Bunnie Daugherty Ushers: Curt Daugherty, Rick & Lisa Foerg and Tom Reutebuch

Sunday, January 20 at 8:00 A.M. (St. Francis) Reader: Pat Ames Ministers: Dillar Ames & Joanne Stevens Servers: Jonathan Ottow

Sunday, January 20 at 10:00A.M. (St. Peter) Reader: Tony Pesaresi Ministers: Bob Klitzman, Linda Webb & Donna Nicholson Servers: Ariana Gualajara & Danni Jo Rausch Ushers: Rick & Marita Grisel and Don & Nancy

Clouser

Oh, by the way,

The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord this week-end marks

the end of the Christmas Season. This Feast is typically celebrated

on Sunday unless Christmas was a Sunday.

We reflect upon and celebrate the baptism of Jesus in significant

ways: liturgically, at the conclusion of the Christmas season;

devotionally, as the First Luminous Mystery of the Rosary; and theologically, as the scriptural prism

for the meaning of Christian baptism.

But if the baptism performed by John the Baptist was meant as a sign of repentance of sin and

conversion to a new way of life, it’s reasonable to ask: Why did Jesus, as the sinless Son of God,

receive baptism?

Narrated in each of the four Gospels, the baptism of Jesus marks the inauguration of His public

ministry — His emergence from a life of seeming obscurity into a life of growing popularity on

account of His preaching, miracles, healings and proclamation of mercy and forgiveness.

Jesus steps into the Jordan River and into His mission of redemption through this public

religious act. The descent of the dove symbolizes the anointing of the Holy Spirit, which Jesus receives

as the Christ, Greek for “the Anointed One.”

Already at the beginning of His ministry, Jesus’ fundamental identity is situated in this

Trinitarian relationship. In the early Church, the visit of the Magi, the baptism of the Lord and the

miracle at Cana together constituted the meaning of Epiphany, for each of these three events reveals,

manifests and unveils who Jesus is.

Drawing profound parallels between Jesus’ baptism and our own, we can see that, just as Jesus

is revealed as the beloved Son at the Jordan, so, too, we receive a new identity in baptism as adopted

children of the Father. The fruit of Christ’s victory over the power of sin and death is the divine

invitation for us to share in the very life of the Trinity. Jesus Christ — namely, the Son — freely shares

His very nature with us through the transforming waters of baptism. At the moment of our spiritual

rebirth in the font, the Father beholds us with delight, exclaiming, “This is my beloved son, this is my

beloved daughter with whom I am well pleased.” Christianity first and foremost is about whom we

have become in Christ before it is about what we do or how we act. This saving act of spiritual

adoption draws us into the very life of God and His merciful grace.

However, many still ask: WHY did Jesus need to

be baptized? Theologically and simply: YES! Jesus was

baptized in order to fulfill the legal requirements to enter

into the priesthood. He was a priest after the order of

Melchizedek (Psalm 110:4; Heb. 5:8-10; 6:20). Priests

offered sacrifice to God on behalf of the people. Jesus

became a sacrifice for our sin (1 Pet. 2:24; 2 Cor. 5:21) in His role as priest.

As the Church closes the Christmas Season this week-end, our individual faith communities need

to thank all those who contributed to the ambiance of St. Francis, St. Joseph and St. Peter.

Setting the tone for Advent, changing to Christmas with its quick turn-around this year, isn’t

easy…and time consuming. Much Thanks to all who assisted in this ministry.

Christmas Time and Easter Time highlight the central mysteries of the Paschal Mystery, namely, the incarnation, death on the cross, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ, and the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The Sundays and weeks of Ordinary Time, on the other hand, take us through the life of

Christ. This is the time of conversion. This is living the life of Christ. Ordinary Time is a time for growth and maturation, a time in which the mystery of Christ

is called to penetrate ever more deeply into history until all things are finally caught up in Christ. The goal, toward which all of history is directed, is represented by the final Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.

The rhythm of the liturgical seasons reflects the rhythm of life — with its celebrations of anniversaries and its seasons of quiet growth and maturing.

Ordinary Time, meaning ordered or numbered time, is celebrated in two segments: from the Monday following the Baptism of Our Lord up to Ash Wednesday; and from Pentecost Monday to the First Sunday of Advent. This makes it the largest season of the Liturgical Year.

Wearing green vestments, the color of hope and growth, the Church counts the thirty-three or thirty-four Sundays of Ordinary Time, inviting her children to meditate upon the whole mystery of Christ – his life, miracles and teachings – in the light of his Resurrection.

If the faithful are to mature in the spiritual life and increase in faith, they must descend the great mountain peaks of Easter and Christmas in order to "pasture" in the vast verdant meadows of tempus per annum, or Ordinary Time.

Sunday by Sunday, the Pilgrim Church marks her journey through the tempus per annum as she processes through time toward eternity.

As a reminder, next week-end, our Cluster is accepting items

for the monthly Lazarus collection. With the National Right to Life

March this month, our Cluster participates by collecting baby items

for those people who have chosen to preserve life by not aborting

their babies! Our Cluster alternates between the Birthright programs of Logansport and

Rensselaer, this year contributions will be delivered to Rensselaer. Thanks to Marilyn

Boardman for providing this list. This year, Birthright is in need of: disposable diapers (sizes 3, 4,

5 and 6), baby wipes, and quart size bags to separate items. Mothers of newborns need:

conditioner for hair, small bottles of laundry detergent, sanitary napkins, and tampons. They

can always use monetary donations to purchase various items they need at different times.

Sound the Alarm Volunteers from the Winamac Fire Department and the American Red

Cross will be installing smoke detectors. They will be canvassing Winamac on

19 January 2019. If you would like a volunteer to help install a smoking

detector, PLEASE CONTACT SHERRY FAGNER 574.242.1738. They

are looking to have at least 20 teams of 3 (an educator, a documenter and an

installer) to help. They need volunteers to help complete their goal

of canvassing Winamac. Going door to door they will be installing

smoke alarms in homes that do not have alarms or have outdated alarms. Red Cross will

supply all the items needed including drills, ladders and alarms to complete the task. If you

are able to help, please call Sherry at 574.242.1738 ASAP.

It’s that time of the year! Need a tax contribution statement? Please call the Cluster

Business Office during regular hours (8-noon, 1-3, Monday-

Friday) or send an e-mail request (address on cover of the

bulletin and/or Cluster web page). All tax sheets will be

handed out at the weekend Masses or emailed to you. Sheets

will be available from the Cluster Office during the month of

January only. During the last several months, our parish has

joined the mandated Diocesan Program REALM. Many hours

have been spent preparing the launch of REALM to our

parishioners. REALM is a program that allows our parishioners to connect with one another,

plus gives the added bonus of allowing families access to update their information (name

changes, address, phone numbers, email addresses, you may also download a profile

picture if you so choose). You will also be able to look at your donations throughout the year.

Each week as soon as the weekend collection has been inputted into the system, you will

see your donation. REALM will automatically upload your 2018 contribution tax sheet to your

profile and it will be available to print anytime from February 1 through April 30. If you would

like to join REALM, please notify the office. You will receive an electronic invitation with

simple instructions on how to register for your account. Questions? Please call Rachel.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch….fr. K

Quick one-liners for you:

◼The Friends of the Panhandle Pathway will have a Fish Fry & Bake Sale on Friday,

January 18th at the Winamac VFW from 4:00-7:00 P.M. Adults are $9; kids 12 and under are $5. Carry outs are available. Please plan to show your support and enjoy a delicious meal!

◼St. Joseph Christian Mothers will begin to make noodles for the annual Chicken & Noodle Dinner

beginning on January 22nd at 8:00 A.M. They will continue every Tuesday & Thursday morning until they reach their goal. Any help would be much appreciated! The dinner this year will be on April 14 th,

Palm Sunday.

St. Francis St. Joseph St. Peter

Weekly Cluster Activities

Wednesday, January 16 Thursday, January 17

5:30 P.M. RE Classes at St. Peter 6:30 P.M. Parish Council Meeting at St. Peter

7:30 P.M. Parish Council Meeting at St. Joseph

PRAYER REQUESTS: Please keep the following individuals in your prayers: Richard Alber, Randy Baker, Helen Barker, Pat Barngrover, Shelia Buczek, Will Cheverette, Gayle Conner, Helen Ford,

Steve Fulmer, Marsha Gearhart, Mary Hayworth (Kay Hayworth’s daughter), Cari Heater (Lois Heater’s grand-daughter), Fr. Mike Heppen, Frances Hoover, May Ann Johnosn, Marie Kraft, Sarah Leman (Mary Johnson’s great greandaughter), Honey Loehmer, Theresa Logan, Greg Loehmer, Bob Meyer, Rosalia Najera, Patricia

O’Donnell, Helen Scheffer, Kyson Shidler, Mary Stefanich (Joanne Steven’s sister-in-law), Graham Vollmer, Brian Voss & Elizabeth Weldon.

January 6, 2019

General Offerings: $530.00

Loose Collection: $41.44

Christmas: $25.00

Solemnity of Mary: $35.00

Utilities: $30.00

First Offering: $25.00

January 5, 2019

General Offerings: $606.00

Loose Collection: $107.00

Utilities: $270.00

First Offering: $35.00

January 5 & 6, 2019 General Offering: $2,007.00

Loose Collection: $273.10

Children’s Offering: $18.67

First Offering: $190.00

Catholic Moment: $22.00

Solemnity of Mary: $295.00

Retirement: $55.00

Utilities: $999.00