This Sunday, January 4th, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. Blessed chalk and prayers for an Epiphany House blessing are available near church entrances. 

All are invited to a wine and cheese reception following the Vigil Mass at 5 p.m. in Holy Name Church on Saturday, January 3^rd, the Memorial of the Holy Name of Jesus. The reception will take place in the Holy Name Church narthex (lobby).

The Seminary Collection will be held this weekend, January 3-4. One of the men currently studying for and discerning the Priesthood is from our own Family of Parishes. Please pray for Mr. Max Brown and all the seminarians, that they clearly hear the Lord’s voice. Thank you for donating and funding the costs of our seminarians’ education and formation.

St. Philip Neri Catholic School classes resume this Tuesday, January 6^th. Our shared Religious Education classes also resume at 6:15 p.m. this Wednesday, January 7^th, in the St. Philip Neri Catholic School building.

The modern Christmas Season officially ends next Sunday, January 11^th, with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. We need many parishioner volunteers to help take down our Christmas decorations next Sunday at 11 a.m. in St. Philip Neri Church and at 1:30 p.m. in Holy Name Church. 

However, the traditional Catholic Christmas Season lasts 40 days until February 2^nd, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. For that reason, we will keep any outdoor Christmas lights on through February 2^nd and continue to display any healthy poinsettias during that time.

Have a blessed first weekend of January! 

St. Philip Neri-Blessed Sacrament Parish