"Through Jesus, our God, are made heaven and earth and the sea - all the beauty of the heavens, the resources of the earth, the abundance of the sea: all things that strike the eye are made through Jesus, our God." ~St. Augustine

This Sunday, our return to Ordinary Time in the liturgical cycle, is marked in the gospel reading by Jesus’ revelation of his divinity through the first miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana. Though there are many important takeaways from this gospel (the significance of the marriage feast, the nature of the miracle and its Eucharistic implications) St. Augustine provides a reflection on the love of a God who performs miracles for us each and every day: “Our Lord Jesus Christ’s miracle, by which he made wine out of water is by no means a wonder to those who realize that it was God who did it. For he who, on that wedding day made wine in those six water jars … was the same who carries out the same thing every year in daily life...For who is there who considers God’s works, by which the whole world is ruled and governed, and is not astounded and overwhelmed by the miracle? If they ponder the power contained in a single seed of some kind it is a thing so great as to fill the thinker with awe… God makes use of the extraordinary. This he does so that, by miracles, he might stir up a sleepy people to worship of himself.” As you prepare for Mass this weekend, reflect with gratitude on the daily miracles which God performs in your life.

Parish Playgroup starting indoors!! -The parish playgroup which began meeting at area playgrounds all last summer and fall is ready to start up again indoors. This is a fun weekly opportunity for parents and their little ones to share the journey of growing their young families. This month and throughout the chilliest months we will meet in St. Rita Hall, the lower level of the church. Come play with us on, Monday January 28th from 9:30am-11am. Bring a toy to share! This is not a drop off event – this is for parents, too! Please contact Amie at amgilliand78@gmail.com for more information.

The parish offices will be closed on Monday in observance of MLK, Jr. Day. Mass will be at 9 AM.

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