PARISH PRIEST

FR. Joseph tran

baptism of our lord

READINGS FOR january 11^th, 2004

After Jesus had been baptized and was praying .the Holy Spirit descended on him ...

(Luke 3:21)

Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her service is at an end, her guilt is expiated.

Titus 2:11-14; 3: 4-7 The grace of God has appeared, saving all.

Luke 3:15-16,21-22 You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased.

BAPTISM OF THE LORD

Readings are taken from Cycle C of the Sunday Lectionary

Sat. Jan. 10^th ,2004.

5:00 P.M.MORDEN: Pray for the Repose of the Soul: Dr. John Hoes+ Off. Gerry & Margaret Gubbels & Family

Sun. Jan. 11^th ,2004.

9 A. M. Mass in Manitou Commemoration of: Matthys & Herrebout+ Off. Ewald Matthys.

11:15 A.M. – Mass in Morden: - Pray for the Repose of the Soul: George Ahle+ Off. Clara Hoes

Mon. Jan. 12^th ,2004.

FERIAL

Mass: Pray for the Repose of the Soul: Dr. John Hoes+ Off. Jack & Els Tessier

Tues. Jan. 13^th, 2004.

NO MASS - BAPTISM

WED. JAN. 7^TH, 2004.

FERIAL

9:00 a.m. MASS: Commemoration of: +All The Faithful Departed+ Off. Name Unknown

Thurs. Jan. 15^th ,2004.

FERIAL

NO MASS: Attending “The Passion of the Christ”

Fri. Jan. 16^th ,2004.

FERIAL

9:00 a.m. MASS: Commemoration of: Matthys+ Off. Ewald Matthys

REGENERATIVE BAPTISM

John 3:5, 22 Born of water & spirit; Apostles begin baptizing

Titus 3:5 Saved us through bath of rebirth and renewal by Holy Spirit

Acts 22:16 Repent, be baptized, receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit

Acts 22:16 Get selves baptized and sins washed away

1 Corinthians 6:11 You were washed, sanctified, justified

Romans 6:4 Baptized into death; live in newness of life

1 Peter 3:21 Baptism..now saves you

Hebrews 10:22 heart sprinkled, bodies washed in pure water

COMPARISON OF JOHN’S BAPTISM TO JESUS’ BAPTISM (Mark 1:8)

JOHN	JESUS
Baptized with water	Would baptize with the Holy Spirit
Signified preparation for Christ’s work	Would convey fulfillment of Christ’s work
Person entered the water	The Holy Spirit enters the person to make him or her part of the body of Christ
A ceremonial cleansing that could not save	The presence of the Holy Spirit is evidence of having received salvation

LET US PRAY

We offer prayers today for all of our sick. Please remember to pray for Jordan Myers, Gaston Sanders, Kendra Lea, Gerry Wood, Leah Beattie, Henry Knaggs, Anne Halabicki, Elsie Hink, Janette Warnock, Marcel Knockaert, and Liz Burroughs.

Please pray for our Good Shepherd, Archbishop Emilius Goulet, Bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Boniface.

MASS INTENTIONS

Please remember to offer Masses for your special intentions; especially your departed loved ones. Also, please pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life in Canada.

We need to be close to Jesus Christ in his Eucharistic Sacrifice.

If you would like a Mass said, please see Father Joe.

Did you know that Pope John Paul II declared this year as the year of the Rosary?

To pray the Rosary is a way to be with Jesus and Mary.  We are meditating on their life from the Gospels.

You are invited to join us Tuesday-Friday 8:40 a.m. all year to recite the Rosary.

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CHAPLAINCY OF

SAINT PATRICK’S

LITURGY IN MANITOU

8:30 a.m. CONFESSION

9:00 a.m. MASS

january 11^th
Reader	barb sanders
Communion	daniel sanders
Gifts	micheal sanders family
january 18^th
Reader	terry crampton
Communion	odiel sanders
Gifts	roger sanders family

ST. JOHN

THE EVANGELIST

		jan. 10^th		jan. 11th
LECTORS	LUCILLE G.		GAIL R. DOREEN P.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS	WALTER M. RON SCHEER		WILL K. DELORES T.
USHERS	RAY KIRK		DEAN SCHOFIELD
	jan. 17^th		jan. 18^th
LECTORS	lenore laverty		mary t. connie l.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS	joyce & eugene g.		marilyn s. dot l.
USHERS	RAY KIRK		DEAN SCHOFIELD

***If you are unable to exercise your ministry, please find a replacement.

UP-COMING EVENTS

Pancake Breakfast Jan. 18^th

Family Curling Bonspiel (Morden) Jan. 25^th (2-5pm)

BULLETIN SCHEDULE

To ensure your item is in the bulletin, please e-mail any announcements to:

dschofie@rrc.mb.ca

by the preceding Thursday 9 a.m. Thanks.

NEW TO THE PARISH

If you are new to the parish, and would like to receive collection envelopes, please complete the form at the bottom of the page and place in the collection basket and we will get in touch with you.

New Parishioner or Address Change

NAME ______________________

CHILDREN'S NAME(S) __________________

_________________________

ADDRESS ____________________________

PHONE______________________

POSTAL CODE ____________________

HYMNS, BY PROFESSION

WEATHERMAN'S HYMN: "There Shall be Showers of Blessing"

CONTRACTOR'S HYMN: "The Church's One Foundation"

TAILOR'S HYMN: "Holy, Holy, Holy"

CATECHISM

Classes in the New Year begin on January 11.

Collection Counters please note:

Schedules have been distributed to your mailboxes. There remains a few open time slots. I would ask that any parishioners interested in volunteering their time to count collection, please contact Louis Tanguay at 325-7385 or 331-2114. Thank you.

FOR ALL GROUPS: FREE ADVERTISING

CKMW Country 1570 is now offering a new way to publicize special events for all churches with the new Church Bulletin segment every Sunday morning at 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. email country1570@goldenwestradio.com or fax 325-2206.

Also, CFAM 950 broadcasts a feature called “Circling the Churches” every Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. Upcoming events can be faxed to 204-324-8918 or emailed to cfam@goldenwestradio.com

This service is free of charge.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

The Morden/Winkler Knights of Columbus will be serving up another great breakfast on Sunday, January 18^th. Come join us for a scrumptious breakfast of eggs, sausages and pancakes, as well as, great fellowship.

$2.50 each or $10.00 per family.

Immediately following the 11:15 Mass.

Sunday Collections: January 4^th, 2004.

MANITOU $477.00

MORDEN: SUNDAY

COLLECTION: $1,107.00

BUILDING FUND: $166.32

We must each make up our own mind as to how much we should give. Don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves the person who gives cheerfully. (2 Cor. 9:7)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

May God Bless You All

CWL NEWS

CWL memberships are now due - $17 – Please pay Phyllis Binda or put in her mailbox #8.

PEROGY MAKERS

The perogy sales have been a huge success again this past year as they have raised nearly $13,000.00. WOW!!! Congratulations!!

There are MANY people to thank for their WEEKLY dedication. Thank you to the perogy sellers, potato peelers, perogy packers, dough makers, dough rollers, perogy pinchers, fabulous kitchen staff, those who order the supplies and those coordinating orders. This couldn't happen without everyone's cooperation. Thank you !! They will resume making perogies in January 13, 2004.

Evening for Mary

January 14, 2004  at 7:00 p.m.

Video:  Char Vance

"Hilarious testimony by a former non-practicing Protestant who experiences healing and conversion".

St. John's Church

Please bring a goodie to share

All are Welcome

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CURLING BONSPIEL

WHEN: January 25^th ,2004.

TIME: : 2- 5:00

WHERE: Morden Curling Club

See Walter for more details!

A Sign-up sheet is posted downstairs. Full or partial rinks or individuals may

sign up.

2004 ENVELOPES

Your 2004 Donation envelopes are in your Church mailbox. Please check carefully. Any errors or omissions can be forwarded to Dean please @ 822-1243.