THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Thursday, 8:30am. Jan. 25
Joanne Burton
Friday, 8:30am. Jan. 26
Betty Capano
Sunday, 8:00am. Jan 28
Marian Hribar
Second Collection Jan. 2018
Jan. 21, 2018 – Catholic University * Catholic Communications.
Weekly Collection Jan. 14, 2018
Collected / Goal / Over/(under)Offertory / 2,3276.00 / 4,100.00 / (1,724.00)
Candles / 25.00 / 90.00 / ( 65.00)
Poor Box / 72.00 / 100.00 / (28.00)
OUR CHURCH STEPS AND WALKWAYS
Please help! Our church entry steps and outside walkways are in dire need of repair forthe safety of all those who attend St. Dennis Masses and activities.
Pastoral Council is asking for any person whose skill set includes masonry to contact us .A.S.A.P. If you can help, please call Dan Buyse 410-708-5284.
Please check Parish Web Site for any updates for St. Dennis Church
We will also be posting updates on our Parish Facebook page: St. Dennis Church, Galena MD
SACRAMENT CLASS.
"Please pray for the students in our Sacrament Class who are preparing to celebrate their First Reconciliation this week:
Kevin Castillo-Cruz, Andy Espinoza Morales, Daisy Gonzalez, Jocelyn Martinez, Gino McCool, Alice Muennich, Coalson Plato, Estefani Nolasco Sanchez, Brian Nolasco Sanchez and Betsy Tamayo Vasquez
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Next Sunday at the 8 am Mass these students will participate in the Rite of Enrollment ceremony to mark the beginning of their preparations for First Holy Communion.Please keep these children and their families in your prayers!"
Catholic Charities is a member of the National Diaper Bank Network, providing diapers to families in need. Currently, our Diaper Bank serves over 200 families! To help support our Diaper Bank, please make a donation of diapers, baby wipes, or other baby hygiene items. Donations can be brought to any Catholic Charities location. You will receive a tax receipt for your donation.
If you know someone in need, have them call the Diaper Bank at Bayard House, 302-654-1184, to learn how to participate in the program.
PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL
Next Parish Finance Council will be Feb. 8, 2018 in the parish office at 6:30pm. If you are interested in joining, please talk to Fr. Jim, Brian Quinn or contact the parish office: 410-648-5145
Catholic Forum You are invited to listen anytime to the Catholic Forum podcast. A new podcast is posted every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at cdow.org/communications or search “Catholic Forum” on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio podcasts. Today, January 21st, tune in to hear an interview with Father Tom Peterman, a diocesan priest for 57 years, and an expert on the history of the Diocese of Wilmington.
Office of Priestly and Religious Vocations
Diocese of Wilmington
Jonah did not answer God's call quickly; he wasn't interested in the mission God had for him. Sometimes the attraction of various career opportunities keeps us from being interested in hearing and responding to God's call. Is the Lord calling you to priesthood or to religious life? What could be more satisfying or fulfilling than taking on a mission from God? Call or write Father Norm Carroll, Diocesan Director of Priestly and Religious Vocations (302-573-3113 or ). Be sure to visit our website:
The Office for Marriage and Family Life
MARRIAGE MOMENTS A common complaint among couples is, "You're not listening to me." When is listening hard for you? If you're busy or tired, ask for a better time. Is there a conversation you've been avoiding?
PARENTING POINTERS
Talk with your child about the value of life, no matter how young or how old. Perhaps, donate baby items to a center.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading: Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Jonah set out for Nineveh as God asked and told the people that their city would be destroyed in forty days. The people believed him and repented from their evil ways. God did not destroy their city, showing his mercyfor those who see the evil of their ways and correct it.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Paul advises the Corinthians that their world is changing, so they should not take their daily trials too seriously. We should remember that the problems of everyday living will not last forever, but the eternal life God promises us will.
Gospel: Mark 1:14-20
Jesus observes Simon and Andrew where they are fishing and tells them to come with him and become “fishers of men.” They abandon their nets without hesitation to follow him. Next he calls James and his brother John, who also leave what they are doing and follow him without question.©1999 Bon Venture Services, Inc.
HIS WORD TODAYby Rev. William J. Reilly
“After John had been arrested Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: ‘This is the time of fulfillment, the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel.’ ...Jesus said to them; ‘Come after me and I will make you fishers of men.’”
We meet Jesus as He begins His public ministry as reported by Mark. In summary, from the gospel writer, tells us what will follow. The message of Jesus is quite clear: Repent and Believe.
In a few weeks we will hear those same words, as the blessed ashes are traced upon on our foreheads, the external sign, reflects the disposition of our hearts. I ask myself, if I not only hear the words, but listen to them.
As Jesus invited the two sets of brothers to join Him in His ministry, so He calls us today, because this is the time of fulfillment as we are Missionary Disciples. If I truly believe the gospel is the Good News of Jesus, I walk with Him and bring His message to others.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK.
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday
Jon 3:1-5, 10; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20
Monday
Lectionary for Ritual Masses, vol. IV “Mass for Peace & Justice”,
nos. 887-891
Tuesday
2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday
2 Sm 7:4-17; Mk 4:1-20
Thursday
Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Mk 16:15-18
Friday
2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Mk 4:26-34
Saturday
2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Mk 4:35-41