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 | The month of January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus,
which is celebrated on January 3. The first nine days of January fall
during the liturgical season known as Christmas which is represented by
the liturgical color white. The remaining days of January are the
beginning of Ordinary Time. The liturgical color changes to green — a
symbol of the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of heaven, especially
the hope of a glorious resurrection. |
In
the first part of January we continue to rejoice and celebrate Christ's
coming at Bethlehem and in our hearts. We have the wonderful feasts of
Mary, Mother of God, where we honor Mary's highest title, and then we
follow the Magi to the crib as they bring their gifts of gold,
frankincense and myrrh on Epiphany. Finally we reach the culmination of
this season with the Baptism of Our Lord by St. John the Baptist. With
a touch of sadness we take down our decorations and enter into the
liturgical period known as Ordinary Time where we will devote ourselves
to the mystery of Christ in its entirety. | |
| Contact Information Parish Office Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or by appointment Phone: 724-568-2331 Fax: 724-568-2030 Fr. James Loew, O.S.B. Pastor Suzanne Duriancik, Secretary Ms. Kate Larko, Pastoral Minister Mr. James Peterman, Coordinator of Religious Formation |  Fr. James Loew, O.S.B. Pastor |