Mary, Mother of God, January 1 & Epiphany of the Lord, January 2, 2022
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Mary, Mother of God, January 1 & Epiphany of the Lord, January 2, 2022
They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They
prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense,
and myrrh. - Mt 2:10-11
Here’s what fascinates me. These Gentiles saw a bright star
rising, and they left everything to follow it. When it
hovered over Jerusalem they stopped and announced
Epiphany of the Lord
themselves as ones who had come to give homage to the
Wouldn’t you love to know more about those mysterious newborn King of the Jews. Isn’t that astounding? They
Magi, who left everything to follow a Star from the day of were willing to leave their pre-Christian worldviews in
its rising? They fascinate me. There are innumerable search of a Jewish King. Why?
legends about them, including their names Balthazar (of
Arabia), Melchior (of Persia), and Caspar (of India). One of I think it’s because that’s how God touches all of us. God
the more charming legends is that in the ancient silk road recruits all of nature to tell the glory of God. The winter
city of Taxila (in present-day Punjab, Pakistan), one of the chill, the spring rains, the abundant summer fruits, the
Magi passed through the city on the way to Bethlehem. stunning autumns, all speak to a God who is with us. I
think the Magi were just fascinated, as we are, by the
Later Christian writings identified them as kings, certainly heavens touching down to earth, and saying, “Here. Here.
because the Old Testament scriptures bear many Come and worship.”
prophecies of royalty. Today’s first reading from Isaiah
60:1-6 refers to “kings coming to the brightness of your
~Kathy McGovern © The Story and You 2022
dawn,” and the Responsorial Psalm sings of “all kings
falling down before him” (72:11). It made perfect sense to
imagine that these very wise men must have been the
royalty the Old Testament writers were awaiting. Maybe
they were.
The Northwest Colorado Tri-Parish Staff Welcomes You
•Pastor- Fr. Gerardo Puga: father.puga@archden.org •Vicar Fr. John Croghan: father.croghan@archden.org
•Business Admin- Diane King: nwtriparish@gmail.com
December Christmas and 26th Offertory Report Parish Clean-Up Day at St. Michael
St. Michael: $4197.55 ; weekly budget: $2750 Come one, come all because many hands make for light
Holy Family: $1272.98; weekly budget: $1346 work. We have some classrooms, vestry, and a sacristy that
St. Ignatius: $2444.00; weekly budget: $769 needs some sprucing up. Please join Fr. John for a parish
cleanup day on Saturday, January 22 at 10:00 am.
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55th World Day of Peace
Donations can also be mailed to: January 1st
Your Parish, 678 School St. Craig, CO 81625 This years title: "Education, work and
dialogue between generations: tools
Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year! for building lasting peace". In 2022,
Fr. Gerardo, Fr. John, and Diane would like to thank all Pope Francis invites us to consider three challenges:
those who made us cookies and all sorts of wonderful 1. We are invited "to read the signs of the times with the
treats, cards, candles, and goodies for Christmas this year. eyes of faith, so that the direction of this change awakens
Thank you also for all the prayers. We would like to wish new and old questions with which it is right and necessary
you and your families a Blessed Christmas season and a to be confronted." In other words, we are called to hear the
very Happy New Year. challenging facts, speak the hard truths, move toward the
demanding actions. Denial is not an option for us.
Adoration 2. Pope Francis seeks to answer questions about education
Adoration “Spend as much time as possible in front of the and how it contributes to lasting peace. He addresses how
Blessed Sacrament and He will fill you with His strength work can "respond more or less to the vital needs of human
and His power.” ~ Saint Mother Teresa beings on justice and freedom."
Come spend an hour with our Lord: At St. Michael: 3. This Message also looks at the extent to which
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 5-6:00 pm and Wednesday generations are in solidarity with each other and whether
from 6-7:00 pm At Holy Family: January 2 at 12:00 pm. governments "succeed in setting a horizon of peace."
At St. Ignatius: January 2 at 9:00 am.
109 S. Stanolind Ave.
Rangely, CO 81648
Parish Annual Financial Reports
This year we will be publishing our parish financial reports Office & Fax 970-824-5330
nwtriparish@gmail.com
for the calendar year 2021 in the bulletin and online. Please www.nwtriparish.com
look out for your parish’s annual report in next weekends
bulletin.
St. Ignatius Schedule
Sat 1/1 11:00 am Mary, Mother of God Mass
6:00 pm Epiphany of the Lord Mass
Sun 1/2 8:00 am Epiphany of the Lord Mass
St. Michael Community Kitchen 9:00 am Adoration
Sat 1/8 6:00 pm Mass
Coordinator: Robin Schiffbauer (970-826-2895)
Sun 1/9 7:30 am Confessions
When: Tues 11:00 am—1:00 pm; Thurs 4-6:00 pm
8:00 am Mass
Where: 678 School St. in St. Michael Parish Hall
St. Ignatius Prayer Requests
What: Cook and prepare meals for our Craig community.
Isabella Cox, Phyllis Smith, Stella Smith, Tom Donovan,
Needed: Call Robin if you are interested in helping. Mark & Blake Smith, Carl Fronapfel, Stacey Zadra–Martin,
Appreciated Donations: Canned goods: Vegetables, Ellis Thompson. We ask God’s daily blessings and
fruits, chili beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, etc. (#10 cans protection for all our servicemen and women.
preferable). Coffee, Lemonade, Ice-tea, paper products,
sugar. Eternal God, You gave us the greatest gift: the gift of life.
In the coming year, help us use it wisely.
How Many Served: Month of November ≈ 2,800 meals
May we grow in generosity, kindness and forgiveness,
Contact: Please call the Kitchen (826-2895) if you have hope, faith and love.
any questions or wish to volunteer your time. Amen.678 School St. 889 Park Ave. (Church)
Craig, CO 81625 Meeker, CO 81641
Office 970-824-5330 • Fax 970-824-7870 P.O. Box 866 (Mailing)
Office Hours Mon-Fri 10am-3pm Office 970-878-3300
Credit Union 970-824-2668 Main: 970-824-5330
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St. Michael Schedule Holy Family Schedule
Sat 1/1 9:00 am Mary, Mother of God Mass Sun 1/2 11:00 am Mass Epiphany of the Lord
10:30 am Maria, Madre de Dios Misa Intention: Ricky LaSolla (L) by Debbie F.
5:30 pm Mass: Epiphany of the Lord 12:00 pm Adoration
7:15 pm Misa: Epifania del Senor 1:00 pm Misa: Epifania del Senor
Sun 1/2 8:30 am Pray the Rosary Mon 1/3 7:00 am Mass
9:00 am Mass: Epiphany of the Lord 1:00 pm Mass at Walbridge Wing
Intention: Brenda Sue Bosse (d) by Martha
Tues 1/4 7:00 am Mass
10:30 am Misa: Epifania del Senor
Sun 1/9 11:00 am Mass
Mon 1/3 No Morning Mass
Intention: Mary Ann Capron (d) by Debbie
Tues 1/4 No Morning Mass 1:00 pm Misa
5-6:00 pm Adoration and Confession
6:00 pm Misa en Espanol Holy Family Prayer Requests:
Marcie Kerby, Connie (Debbie Frazier’s Stepmom), Kris
Wed 1/5 7:45 am Misa
Casey, Joe Fennessey, Mary Baylie, for the protection of all
8:30 am Mass
in Military Service, and for all people suffering mentally,
9:00 am Wellness Wednesday Program
physically and spiritually during these uncertain times.
6:00 pm Adoration and Confession
Brand New!
Thurs 1/6 8:30 am Mass
We now have a new on demand boiler/hot water tank in
5:00 pm Adoration and Confession
the Hall. A big thank you goes out to everyone who helped
6:00 pm Misa
donate the money for this. From the people who donated
7:00 pm Prayer Group Meeting
one, two or more dollars up to the one-hundred-dollar bills
Fri 1/7 8:30 am Mass in the box, to the people who gave monthly, to the
5:00 pm Adoration and Confession generous donations at the 5th Sunday luncheon (that was
6:00 pm Misa the biggest collection we ever got at an event), to the
Sat 1/8 3:00 pm Bautismo: Azai Castillo families that made the final donations to meet what we
5:30 pm Mass needed to pay the bill in full. Enjoy the warmth and
Intention: Mike Malley (d) comfort during this Christmas season and for many New
7:15 pm Misa Year’s to come.
Sun 1/9 8:30 am Pray the Rosary Snow removal, Help Please!!!
9:00 am Mass There is a sign up sheet posted on the board in the
Intention: Irene Losolla (L) by Marge M. entry. Each sign up is for a 2 week period. Please help out
10:30 am Altar & Rosary Meeting so no one falls coming into our church this Winter.
10:30 am Misa
Special Prayers
St. Michael Prayer Requests Please pray for these individuals “In memory of/or in
Greg Knez, Jacinta Flowers, Judy & Pete Shelton, Aldene honor of” whose family members purchased poinsettias to
Hanson, Lawrence Lux, Sanchez Family, Robert Domer, decorate our parish: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Faulhaber Jr., Mr. &
Richard Ridnour, Maria del Carmen Herrera, Kraig Mrs. Glenn W. Howard, The McDonell & Lewis Families,
Copeland, Anthony Tremaine, Tina Velasco, Owen Grant, June Frazier & Mary Ann Capron, Aaron & Kristy
Mary Bade, Emma Mascarenas, Phyllis Bingham, Bonnie Hathhorn, Steve Carroll, Bob & Kit Merkl & Paul deVergie,
Primavara, Jim Martin, Janice Nicoletto, Jessie Z., Jeff Gene Clapper, All Families who have lost children or
Stroble, The Cruz Family, Margie Hibbard, Phyllis Loyola grandchildren, Holy Family Church.Lectio Divina. Biblia.
Miércoles 12 de enero 7;00pm
Reunión de papás. Catequesis.
Martes 18 de enero a las 6:30 pm
Clase de RCIA.
Catequesis para mayores de 15 años.
Miércoles 26 de enero de 7pm a 8:30pm en el Hall
Vigilia de fin de año de la Adoración nocturna.
Será el viernes 31de diciembre terminando la
Misa de 6pm.
EPIFANIA DEL SENOR
Santa María Madre de Dios:
Puedes hacer tu aportación económica a tu sábado 1 de enero. Misa 10:30
parroquia: am.
Donaciones
Donaciones de Navidad y del Domingo 26 de
diciembre:
San Miguel: $4197.55 donaciones; $2750 presupuesto SAGRADA FAMILIA - Meeker
Sagrada Familia: $1272.98 donaciones; $1346 presupuesto
MISAS:
Domingo , Misa en español a la 1:00 pm.
Lunes y martes a las 7:00 am. En Inglés.
SAN MIGUEL- Craig
Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento
Horario de MISAS. Domingo primero de mes de 12 a 1 pm.
Misas en español entresemana: miércoles a las 7:45 am y
Martes jueves y viernes a las 6 pm. las Misas del lunes a Confesiones
las 8:30 am. son bilingües. En Inglés a las 8:30 am. De lunes
30 minutos antes de la Misa. Si necesitas atención en otro
a viernes .
horario, ponte en contacto con los sacerdotes.
Normalmente el sacerdote estará en Meeker el domingo y
Misa Dominical:
lunes. Si necesitas atención en otro momento, llama al
Sábado 7:15 pm en español y Domingo a las 10:30 am en
celular de los sacerdotes. P. Gerardo: 970 326 8294 P. John:
español.
970 326 8295.
Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento y Confesiones.
Reunión de papás de la catequesis.
Martes, jueves y viernes, de 5 a 6 pm. Y los miércoles de 6
Domingo 23 de enero a las 12 del medio día, en la iglesia.
a 7 pm. Sábado y Domingo 30 minutos antes de la Misa.
Tráiganse el Youcat. Y el Lunes 24 de enero a las 6:30 pm.
Grupo de Oración. Lectio Divina, traer la Biblia.
Todos los jueves a las 7:00pm Y el grupo de intercesión,
todos los martes a las 7:00pm. Te esperamos.
Confesiones:
30 minutos antes de las Misas Dominicales y en el mismo
horario de la Exposición al Santísimo, o haciendo una cita
directamente con los sacerdotes.
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