Dear Parishioners, We always look forward to Christmas, and then it seems the Christmas season ends too quickly. The beautiful Christmas decorations come down and are stored away for another year. But we get to enjoy them all for one final Sunday - the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. At this Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, we have another sign from God that this is His Son. The Heavens open, the Holy Spirit comes down in the form of a dove, and a voice is heard: “You are my beloved Son; with you, I am well pleased.” In case anyone missed this fact at the birth of Jesus, it is confirmed for the world once again. As “Ordinary Time” begins, remember to keep Jesus in your heart. For He will help us, no matter what we will face, in the days and months ahead of us. But with the faith and hope that has been renewed in us during this Christmas season, we begin the year with faith in Him. Thanks for reading! Fr. Mark