Diocese of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands

42 Barrenspot- P.O. Box 1160 Kingshill U.S. Virgin Islands 00851

Tel. (340) 778 0484 Fax. (340) 779 3151

Website: www.catholicvi.com/stann/

E-mail: stannbarrenspot@gmail.com

The Epiphany of the Lord, Year—B

January 3-4, 2015 Most Rev. Herbert A. Bevard

MASSES & DEVOTIONS

Weekend

Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Sundays: 7:00 a.m. & 9:30 a.m.

Weekday

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 12:15 p.m.

Wednesdays & Fridays 6:30 a.m.

DEVOTIONS

First Fridays: 6:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

SACRAMENTS

BAPTISM: Call for Appointment

CONFESSION: Saturdays: 4:30 p.m. or by Appointment

MARRIAGE: Call 4 months in advance

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Call anytime

FUNERAL: Tuesdays through Fridays

Please call prior to final arrangements

Directory

PRIESTS

Rev. Fr. Louis K. Kemayou, Pastor

Rev. Fr. Simon Peter Opira, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Msgr. Michael F. Kosak, (Retired) In Residence

DEACONS

Rev. Mr. Arnold Helenese, OCDS– Pastoral Associate

Rev. Mr. Joseph T. Mark, OCDS

Rev. Mr. Hyacinthe George

Rev. Mr. Denis Griffith

Rev. Mr. Norbert Xavier

Rev. Mr. Eugene Thompson, ( Retired)

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Patricia Browne, Coordinator

SECRETARY Office Assistant

Callista Julien

SACRISTAN

Aldon Rogers,

Assistants

Patricia Browne, Theodosia Christopher,

Patricia Griffith, Patricia Murray,

MAINTENANCE

Aldon Rogers & Michael Matthews

“TOGETHER BUILDING THE KINGDOM OF GOD.”

SANCTUARY DEVOTIONAL LIGHT

Would you like to donate the sanctuary candle in mem-ory of someone or in celebration of a special occasion, please call the office and schedule a date. A free-will donation is welcome.

ALTAR FLOWERS

Would you like the Altar flowers to be offered in memory of Someone or in celebration of a special occasion, Please call the office and schedule a date. A free-will donation is welcome.

BOOKSTORE & GIFTS SHOP

Tuesdays to Fridays: 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.

Sundays: Open after Masses

CARIBBEAN CATHOLIC NETWORK

EWTN Channel 7

9:30 a.m. Sundays Mass (Live) Channel 7

Internet: www.livestream.com/caribbeancatholicnetwork7

Tel: (340) 779-3000

Daily

Readings

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

The Epiphany of the Lord The Solemnity of the “Epiphany” celebrates God's intentions of opening up the minds and hearts of the chosen people

to the universal mission of God's Son on earth. Isaiah had foretold that "all the ends of the earth will behold the salva-

tion of our God." ( Is. 52:10b)

On Epiphany, the light from the skies was intensified a thousand-fold and the prophecy of Isaiah was fulfilled, that

"nations shall walk by your light and kings by your shining radiance." ( Is. 60:1-3)

To the wonder of all in Palestine, there came foreign camels bearing foreign scholars. Ever since King Cyrus of Persia

had been God's instrument in freeing Israel from slavery (Babylonian exile ended in 538 BC), there had been warm re-

lations between the Jewish people and Persia. Many believe that Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar were really Persian

astrologers.

What courage and perseverance those strangers had shown, to brave the dangers of travel and political intrigue! But,

they found what they were looking for: the child who possessed all meaning. They fell to their knees in homage, for

their learning made them humble, and their wisdom led them to recognize the Divine in the fragile flesh of a child.

Their role in history had been accomplished - to teach us all to follow the guidance of the Almighty, to accept our own

roles as Bearers of the Light, and to follow this Christ into His Mission, to partake of His Passion, and to join the mil-

lions through the ages who will preach His Gospel of universal salvation.

O Princely Child, make of us all, wise men and courageous women, obedient children who will follow wherever you

lead us; That means being faithful to meditation on the truth, sharing what we learn with others, taking part when pos-

sible in prayer and parish activities. This is the way for us to be light-bearers, lighting up the darkness and confusion in

the world in which we live. May that Light shine in within our Parish Family! Amen.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

God our Father, all the elements of na-

ture obey your command. We praise

and thank you for your protection dur-

ing the hurricane season We ask again

to guide us through a new year, free of

any earthquakes, floods, natural disas-

ters and all acts of terrorism. Bless our

families and bring peace to all nations.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus

Christ who lives and reigns with you

and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever

and ever. Amen.

MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

January 3rd, Saturday 5:00 p.m. Thanksgiving rb Harol & Rita Marcano

January 4th, Sunday 7:00 a.m. St. Ann Parish Family 9:30 a.m. +Joseph Mathurine rb Philomen Mathurine

January 6th, Tuesday 12:15 p.m. In Thanksgiving rbAngela Santos January 7th, Wednesday 6:30 Souls in Purgatory rb Lucy Bough Thursday 8th, Thursday 12:15 p.m. Thanksgiving rb Gaston Family

January 9th, Friday 6:30 a.m. +Sharon Michelle rb Catherine Moraine

January 10th, Saturday 8:30 a.m. Spl. Int. Bernardo Bannis rb Gemma Boland

5-Monday

1 Jn 3:22—4:6; Ps 2:7bc- 8, 10-12a;

Mt 4:12-17, 23-25

6–Tuesday

1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4,

7-8; Mk 6:34-44

7-Wednesday

1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52

8-Thursday

1 Jn 4:19—5:4; Ps 72; 1-2, 14, 15bc, 17;

Lk 4:14-22a

9- Friday

1 Jn 5:5-13;

Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16

10–Saturday

1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps

149:1-6a, 9b;

Jn 3:22-30

11–Sunday

Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or

Is 55:1-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Acts 10:34-38 or

1 Jn 5:1-9;

Mk 1:7-11

OUR SICK: Please keep in the charity of your prayers

the sick amongst us. Doris Encarnacion, Magde-

line James, Alberta Hendrickson, Agneta C. Pe-

tersen, Lucinda Pemberton, Mary Denis, Cath-

erine Decembre, Leona Javoir, Pricilla Brown,

Doreen Pemberton, Zephrine Thomas,

EldenSerrant, Joseph Jones, Abel Javois,

Stanislaus Prescott, Marv E. Jon, Frances Allen,

Julie Dizon, Irene Prevot, Josephine Prescott,

Hyacinthe Bright, Steve Keith, Catherine Sam-

uel, Larry Cook, Omar Dubois, Mary Bishop, Ber-

nadette Koupie, Kalla Joseph, Kalla Genevieve,

Maria Hall, Olive LeCointe, Derick James, Walter

E. Durand Clementina Tuitt, Kay Colon, Berna-

dette Megahy, Troy Jones, Maurille Philemon,

Ann Marie Marius, Veronica Fleming, Stephen

Williams, Yvonne Monroe, Anna Lindo, Desmond

Etienne, Charles Gilbert 111, Mervyn Tyrell,

Linda White, Kianna Ireland, Francis Davinci,

Peter Joseph John, Wilberto Bennet, Claudelle

Mathurin, Magdalene Greene, Linda White, Phil-

lip Joseph, Brenda Plaskett, Olaf Smith, Cath-

erine Royer, Clytie James, Fr. John Molyneuz,

Eduarda Francis, Gerald Douglas, Stanley Martin

Jr., Hakeem Martin, Evarice Xavier, Lynette Car-

rabon, Craig Matthew, Lucia Felix, Iandralyn

Nelson, Marlon & Stephanie Jordan, Wilhelimina

Cooke, Gerard Hall, Marie Urgent, Stephen

Ross, Conrad Edwin, Arkuright Johnson, Rose-

mary Jones, Ishvelle Christopher, Agnes Domi-

nique, Lisa Obeius, Vera Irwin, Erville

Pemberton, John O’Neal, Charleen Isaac, Veron-

ica Rawlins, Maria Leon, Ann Marie Octalien,

Alexander Jean Marie, Gina Weissinger, Mayco

Santiago, Mabel Richardson, Gladys Charriez,

Shalmar Bine, Iris Caesar, Nicholas Miller, Cath-

erine Hughes, Melanie Krigger, Ritchie Swan-

ston, Merina Durgadeen, Laura Christopher,

Peter Nestor, Grace Julien , Doreen Henry.

Please call the Office, to add or remove names

from this list.

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

SECOND COLLECTION: This weekend’s second collection is for Perma-nent Diaconate program. Next weekend is for the catholic Education Program. We deeply thank you for your generosity.

MAINTENANCE OF ST. ANN’S CHAPEL St. Ann’s Chapel will be closed for maintenance Monday January 12th - Friday January 23rd. Any men willing to volunteer their time and talent would be very helpful. To sign up please use the sheet in the back of the church or contact the church office. A power washer and long hose will be needed for maintenance, if anyone can bring a power washer or long hose please do. All celebrations will be held at St. Joachim Church.

MEETINGS: St. Ann’s Steward of Christ: Wednesday January 7, 2015 at 6:30pm at Marian Hall. RCIA CLASS: Thursday January 8, 2015 at 7:00pm at Fr. Simon’s office. SONG LEADERS AND MUSICIANS: Friday, January 9th, 2015 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. at the Marian Hall

KEYS AND SWORD AWARD BENEFIT BANQUET

SIXTH ANNUAL KEYS and SWORD AWARD will be held at the Frenchman’s Reef on Saturday, January 31, 2015. This year’s honorees are Mrs. Esonia Mon-santo-Hassell and Mr. Donald C. François. You can purchase your tickets, and make Ad and Patron contributions by calling Sts. Joachim and Ann Church office or contact Mrs. Maria Jones at 778-0484. All tickets are $150.00, $90 TAX DE-DUCTIBLE. Let us give a final push for the restoration of our Mother Church.

St. Ann’s Book & Gift Store, Barrenspot Hill

Are you running late for your New Year gifts? The St. Ann’s Book and Gifts Store is there to help you catching up. Just visit us after the Mass. The entrance is through the Marian Hall.

St. Lucians

St. Lucia Choir practice begins Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 4:30pm in the Marian Hall. The Independence Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at St. Joachim Church on February 22, 2015 at 9:30am.

CONDOLENCES

Our deepest condolences to Mrs. Lucy Bough on the death of her sister Francis Allen in Boston on December 31, 2014. May her soul and the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace! May Our Lord Jesus take her to the glory of His Kingdom and give Lucy Bough and her family comfort and peace!

DIOCESAN PRIEST RETIREMENT FUND

Your gift provides support for priests. Please give to those who have given a life-time. Envelopes are located at the exist of the church.

UPCOMING EVENTS

**Santo Niño Celebration at Holy Cross Church on January 18, 2015, at 11:00am.

**BBQ Day at Sts. Joachim and Ann Church on January 19, 2015, at 10:00am.

**The Annual Auction for St. Mary’s School on Saturday, February 7, 2015

**Installation of Rev. Fr. Louis Kemayou as Pastor of St. Ann’s Church in Barren spot on February 8, 2015 at the 9:30a. Mass

**Priests Annual Retreat in St Thomas on February 9-12, 2015.

**Ordination of Deacon Touchard Gula at Sts. Peter & Paul Cathedral on February 14, 2015 at 10:00am.

PRAYER FOR PRIESTS Lord Jesus, present in the Most

Blessed Sacrament, and living per-

petually among us through Your

Priests, grant that the words of Your

Priests may be only Your words, that

their gestures be only Your gestures,

and that their lives be a true reflec-

tion of Your life. Amen

MEMBERS OF THE ARMED

FORCES God of all goodness, look with love

on those who wait for the safe return

of their loved ones who serve in the

armed forces of their country. In

faith and hope we turn to you for

comfort. Grant that we may trust in

your mercy and send an angel to

sustain us as we await their safe

return. We ask this through Christ

our Lord. Amen.

This week’s sanctuary candle:

St. Ann Chapel: Spl. Int. Gwen Molloy

St. Joachim Church: + Victor Castro

Shrine of Our Lady: Spl. Int. Latoya Eversley-Williams

This week’s Altar Flowers:

Patricia Griffith

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