RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Proclaim his marvelous deeds to all the nations.
TODAY’S MASS INTENTION: Justin Ordakowski, John Benedicti, by Barbara Comiskey
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS FOR THE COMING WEEK:
| January | 22 | Saturday | 9:00 AM | Traditional Latin Mass |
| January | 23 | Sunday | 9:15 AM | Steve Spisak, by Mary Spisak & Family |
FROM THE DESK OF FR. BONA: The month of January is customarily dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus, which is celebrated on January 3. Even if the devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus fully developed only in the late Middle Ages and in the Early modern period, the Christians from the beginning have been invoking the Holy Name, and have believed that there is intrinsic power in the name of Jesus. Here are some Biblical verses.
In Luke 1:31, the angel Gabriel tells Mary: “And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus,” indicating that the name was chosen by Heaven. Similarly, in Matthew 1:21 during Joseph’s first dream the angel instructs Joseph: “you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Reverence for the name of Jesus is emphasized by Saint Paul in Philippians 2:10 where he states: “that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.” In Romans 10:13 St. Paul reiterates the salvific nature of the Holy Name by stating that “every one who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved.” The power of the name Jesus used in petitions is stressed in John 16:23 when Jesus states: “Truly, truly, I say to you, if you ask anything of the Father, he will give it to you in my name.” This is the reason we often conclude our prayers with the words: “Through Our Lord Jesus Christ.” Several episodes in the New Testament refer to the power of the invocation of the Holy Name. In Mark 9:38-39 demons are driven out by the power of the name Jesus (also in Acts 16:18), in Acts 2:38 baptisms take place and in Acts 3:6, Acts 4:7-11 and Acts 9:34 miracles are performed in the name of Jesus. Let us always invoke His name with reverence.
A QUOTE TO SHARE: St. Anthony the Great (251-356), a Christian monk from Egypt: “The devil is afraid of us when we pray and make sacrifices. He is also afraid when we are humble and good. He is especially afraid when we love Jesus very much. He runs away when we make the Sign of the Cross.”
LAST WEEKEND’S COLLECTION (1/9): Sunday offering: $460. Christmas & donations: $305. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY in supporting our parish. Thank you for sending in your offertory donation through the mail. I know the times may be difficult for many people. If you are able at this time to send in your offertory donations, please do so by mail or use the PayPal option found on the website: https://www.stelizabethcleveland.org/donations/
NEXT WEEKEND SECOND COLLECTION is for the Church in Latin America and is taken up by our Diocesan Mission Office. The collection supports the Cleveland mission team in El Salvador (two of our priests serving in several parishes in El Salvador) and it also contributes to the USCCB’s collection for the Church in Latin America.
DOUGHNUT SALE: St. Emeric Ladies of the Altar Guild are baking the traditional Hungarian doughnuts – FÁNK – for sale. Please order your doughnuts by January 26th by calling one of the ladies listed below. Cost is $14 a dozen and can be picked up at St. Emeric on Saturday, January 29 (4–5PM) and on Sunday before or after the 11:15 AM Mass. To place your order, please call one of the ladies: Marika Zsula 216-676-5863 or Méria Mészaros 440-331-0391.
AM 1260 TO BROADCAST ANNUAL MASS FOR LIFE: AM 1260 The Rock will be broadcasting the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland’s Annual Mass for Life with Bishop Edward Malesic on Friday, January 21st at 10 AM from the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Looking for a ride to the March for Life? Visit AM160’s website where you can find information on available bus trips for January 21st.
PLEASE, PICK UP YOUR 2022 YEAR DONATION ENVELOPES IN THE SUNDAY OFFICE. Thank you for your generosity in supporting the parish throughout the year. If there are any address changes, please notify us.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK, especially, Jay Kovács, Kathy Szabó, Kamilla Szabó and Anna Melega, Dorothy Fromhercz, Alex Szaday, Mária Jánossy.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DECEASED.
THIS SUNDAY the 11:15 AM Mass from St. Emeric church will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/saintemeric/ and on the website, https://stemeric.com/
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