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JANUARY 17, 2021 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ST. BRUNO CHURCH
Gospel Reflections 2nd Sunday
January 17th 2021
Good news and bad news…
There are a lot of good and bad feelings about politics these days.
Those voters who saw their candidates win …happily enjoy good news while
those voters who saw their candidates lose …sadly feel bad news. Unfortu-
nately today, neither feel there is much common ground between them.
In today’s Gospel, both feelings remarkably come together in the words of John the Baptist.
John sees Jesus and proclaims, “There is the Lamb of God!” Everyone who heard him would know that
John was using a title of great honor …that also included great sacrifice.
The “Lamb of God” was the lamb that shepherds chose to give to the Temple priests. They would
choose only the very best and all would notice how beautiful it was. However, shepherds also knew
this lamb was destined to be sacrificed on the Temple altar.
This has a parallel in our politics today. Voters sincerely choose candidates they believe are the best to
serve the public. Politics is a noble profession, yet your vote only sends them into a system filled with
greed, jealousy, and selfishness that often sacrifices their careers. John was predicting that same good
and bad news future for Jesus when he first saw him.
Every Christmas season actually occurs between election and inauguration days and is our annual re-
minder that Jesus freely came to this earthly place of so much good and bad news. No one knew more
than Jesus about the kind of sinful people He was sent to save. Yet, He came out of love …and nothing
would stop Our Lord from being with the people He loves!
You might be tempted to feel despair at the bad actions of people on both sides of politics today. Yet,
even in this wild time you are called to have the mind and attitude of Christ. You must never let an-
other’s lack of faith, hope, or love, affect your faith, hope, and love.
In the Gospel, Jesus changes the name of Simon to Peter, a name that
means “Rock.” Jesus knew that this disciple would soon lead His church
during Roman persecution and so He wanted Peter to take on the charac-
ter of a person firmly grounded as a rock, and not easily buffeted by the
ever changing winds of politics.
You should take on this name as well. You will need that firmness,
strength, and courage going forward. That will ensure you will always en-
joy good news …no matter what is going on!
God bless!
Fr. Dave
daveheney@gmail.com
daveheney.com
JANUARY 17, 2021 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ST. BRUNO CHURCH
ST. BRUNO NEWS
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Thank you all for continuing your donations! We are Barbara Akers, Chuy & Christina Amaya, Juan Becerra,
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Whalen and unborn babies.
Ladies, you are cordially invited to attend a weekly ladies’
bible study beginning on Ash Wednesday, February 17,
2021 from 7 PM to 8:30 PM.
If there ever was a time we need the encouragement that
Monthly Food Drive
comes from the Word of God and fellowship with one Today, Sunday, January 17th
another it is today. We will meet via Zoom until the day The St. Bruno’s parish community will be collecting
that we can meet safely in person. food for the food banks of our area. Please bring non-
perishable food items to the containers at the picnic
If you are interested in joining, please contact
tables or Rectory Garage.
Maria Saavedra at mariateresasaavedra@gmail.com
Safeguard the Children
DID YOU KNOW?
Building a strong parent-teen relationship
As pandemic lockdowns continue, parents and teenage
children are spending more and more time together. It is
not always easy to connect with teens, because they
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
often feel their parents do not understand them and pre-
fer to confide in their friends instead. Nevertheless, the TUESDAY January 19, 2021
time at home offers an opportunity for parent-teen rela- 8:00 am — Adela Ramos, R.I.P.
tionships to evolve and for trust to grow in developmen-
tally appropriate ways. Teens need the guidance and sup- SUNDAY January 24, 2021
port of a parent as an important balance to the permis- 7:30 am — John Jakot, R.I.P.
sive understanding of a “friendship” relationship. As chil- 8:30 am — Intention of Linda Brusher
dren become teenagers, parental authority does not di- 9:30 am — Intention of Sue Rubick
minish but may be better served by involving the teens in 10:30 am — Intention of Michael Remey
a dialogue about rules and limits. For more information 11:30 am — Mass for the people of St. Bruno Parish
on building relationships with your teenagers, visit 12:30 pm — Intention of Kolbe Manley
https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.
JANUARY 17, 2021 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ST. BRUNO CHURCH
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LECTORS Elizabeth Robins, 947-7377
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LEGION OF MARY Martha Olivas, 413-4645
LITTLE LAMB (Child Care during 9am Mass) Emmarie Soto, 947-5637 x221
Jason Manley, Director of Youth & Family Ministry MARRIAGE MINISTRY Rafael & Juliette Cagigas, 909-239-5398
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Emmarie Soto, Elementary & Junior High Coordinator PRAYER COMMUNITY Judy Merlino, 943-8335 & Isabel Villa, 943-3811
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