Our SIS ministry began in 2004, as we led Emmaus Retreats for the women of St. Clare.

1/3/25

Dear friends,

 The parish office is closed until Monday, January 5, but you can leave a voice mail message and your call will be returned.

  This Sunday is The Epiphany of the Lord. As Father Don says in the bulletin, the Epiphany "reminds us of the wise men and OUR call to be wise people, looking for and finding Jesus." and that whatever happens, God will be at our side through it all.

      Reminders of Faith Formation Activities and various events ahead:

Exodus 90--90-day Spiritual Journey for Men.   Begins January 5.

ACTS Retreat for women.  Registration open (Retreat Mar 12-15.)

Brothers in Spirit Monthly Men's Faith Formation Group.  Begins Saturday January 10

Youth Group Skating Outing at Oaks Park.  Saturday January 10

Sisters in the Spirit women's group. Saturday January 17

St. Clare School Open House Sunday. January 25

Italian Dinner. February 7

   I found a nice prayer for the New Year (and Epiphany) in my Celtic Daily Prayer Book:  

Enter, Christ Jesus--we have joy in Your coming.

You have given us life; And we welcome Your coming.

   I turn now to face You, I lift up my eyes.

    Be blessing my face, Lord; be blessing my eyes,

   May all my eye looks on be blessed and bright,

   My neighbors, my loved ones be blessed in your sight. . . .

This year is a new year, the opening door.

Be with us, Lord Jesus, we have joy, we have joy.

Amen.

Blessings on your New Year,

Sheila Cullen