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 Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Year—B

December 27-28, 2014 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, Administrator

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

Maria Jones, 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

“St. Ann’s

Prayer

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Daily

Readings

FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR’S DESK

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

During the celebration of the Nativity we see Jesus, Mary and Joseph in the stable, the crib, the ani-

mals, and the first submission and adoration by shepherds. All things were made through Christ and

He is surrounded by signs of the wonders of heaven and earth. In the days that follow, we hear of the

first persecution. The family had to flee to Egypt.

Today's Feast of the Holy Family lays out the fruit of their love and our Redemption. Christ is dedi-

cated at the temple and witnesses to His identity speak out. The joy of the present and the cross of the

future are acknowledged.

The inspiration and example of their lives lead us to examine our lives. Like Abraham and Sarah ,

Mary and Joseph, how well do I receive the promises of God? As I contemplate the sacrificial love of

the Holy Family and their communion of life, in what way do I cultivate communion with others in

my family and among the community? Scripture says, "And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do

everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to the Father through Him."

“We offer you, Lord, the sacrifice of conciliation, humbly asking that through the intercession of the

Virgin Mother of God and Saint Joseph, You may establish our families firmly in your grace and

your peace through Christ our Lord.”

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

December 27, Saturday 5:00 p.m. St. Ann Parish Family

December 28, Sunday 7:00 a.m. B’day Alexander Walcott rb Mother 9:30 a.m. +John Bastando rb Judith Nelson & family

December 30, Tuesday 12:15 p.m. Wed. Anniv. Emrie & Essi Edwards rb Parents New Year Eve, December 31, Wednesday 5:00 p.m. B’day Deacon Denis Griffith rb Family 11:30 p.m. Priests Intentions New Year Day, January 1st, Thursday 10:00 a.m. St. Ann Parish Family

January 2nd, Friday 6:30 a.m. B’day Eunice George

January 3rd, Saturday 8:30 a.m. + Francillia Alexander rb Family

29-Monday

1 Jn 2:3-11

Lk 2:22-35

30– Tuesday

1 Jn 2:12-17

Lk 2:36-40

31-Wednesday

1 Jn 2:18-21

Jn 1:1-18

1st-Thursday

Vigil Nm 6:22-27

Gal 4:4-7, 22-25

Lk 2: 16-21

Night/Day Nm 6:22-27 /Gal 4:4-7, 22-25

Lk 2: 16-21

2- Friday

1Jn 2:22-28;

Jn 1:19-28 3–Saturday

1 Jn 2:29 3:-6

Jn 1:29-34

Color: (White) 4th– Sunday Is 60:1-6,

Ps: 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Mt 2:1-12

OUR SICK: Please keep in the charity of your

prayers the sick amongst us. Doris Encarnacion,

Magdeline James, Alberta Hendrickson, Agneta C.

Petersen, Lucinda Pemberton, Mary Denis, Cath-

erine Decembre, Leona Javoir, Pricilla Brown,

Doreen Pemberton, Zephrine Thomas,

EldenSerrant, Joseph Jones, Abel Javois, Stanis-

laus Prescott, Marv E. Jon, Frances Allen, Julie

Dizon, Irene Prevot, Josephine Prescott, Hyacinthe

Bright, Steve Keith, Catherine Samuel, Larry

Cook, Fenton Pierre, Omar Dubois, Mary Bishop,

Bernadette Koupie, Kalla Joseph, Kalla Gene-

vieve, Maria Hall, Olive LeCointe, Derick James,

Walter E. Durand Clementina Tuitt, Kay Colon,

Bernadette Megahy, Troy Jones, Maurille Phile-

mon, Ann Marie Marius, Veronica Fleming,

Stephen Williams, Monika Schoenbohm, 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, Phillip Joseph, Brenda

Plaskett, Olaf Smith, Catherine Royer, Clytie

James, Fr. John Molyneuz, Eduarda Francis, Ge-

rald Douglas, Stanley Martin Jr., Hakeem Martin,

Evarice Xavier, Lynette Carrabon, Craig Matthew,

Lucia Felix, Iandralyn Nelson, Marlon & Stepha-

nie Jordan, Wilhelimina Cooke, Gerard Hall,

Marie Urgent, Stephen Ross, Conrad Edwin,

Arkuright Johnson, Rosemary Jones, Ishvelle

Christopher, Agnes Dominique, Lisa Obeius, Vera

Irwin, Erville Pemberton, John O’Neal, Charleen

Isaac, Veronica Rawlins, Maria Leon, Ann Marie

Octalien, Alexander Jean Marie, Gina Weissinger,

Mayco Santiago, Mabel Richardson, Gladys Char-

riez, Shalmar Bine, Iris Caesar, Nicholas Miller,

Catherine Hughes, Melanie Krigger, Ritchie Swan-

ston, Merina Durgadeen, Laura Christopher, Peter

Nestor, Julien Grace, Doreen Henry. Please call

the Office, to add or remove names from this

list.

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

SECOND COLLECTION: This weekend’s second collection is to defray the cost of our WAPA bill. We deeply thank you for your generosity.

YOUTH MASS We thank our youth for celebrating the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph with us. May the Holy family obtains for them all the graces that they need. We also thank the parents for their support and finally we thank God for giving us an opportunity to serve Him as we care for our children.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

The Religious Education Classes will resume on January 10th, 2015 for all levels. ** 8:30 a.m.—10:45 a.m. Levels 7, 8 & 9, Confirmation

** 11:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m. First Communion and Levels 3, 4, 5, & 6

(PLEASE BE ON TIME AND ALSO PICK UP

THE STUDENTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLASSES)

RCIA CLASS

The classes will resume on January 8th, 2015 at 7:00pm. The classes are held at Fr. Simon's office.

SONG LEADERS AND MUSICIANS The next workshop on the Catholic liturgy, for all song leaders and musicians of Sts. Joachim and Ann’s Church will take place on Fri-day, 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 honor-ees are Mrs. Esonia Monsanto-Hassell and Mr. Donald C. François. You can purchase your tickets, and make Ad and Patron contribu-tions 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

Christmas Ornaments from $2:00; Individual and Boxed Christmas Cards; Rosaries, Holy Water Bottles; Bibles, Sunday and Weekday Missals, Various Novenas, Crucifixes and Statues. Come Browse. Entrance 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.

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: + Marie F. St. Ange

St. Joachim Church: + Marie F. St. Ange

Shrine of Our Lady: + Marie F. St. Ange

This week’s Altar Flowers:

+ Marie F. St. Ange

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Let us express our gratitude by making them our first choice.

St. Ann’s Bookstore/GIFTS SHOP Rosaries, Auto Rosaries, Rosary Bracelets, Children’s Book, Prayer Books, Spiritual Books,

Bibles, Gift Cards, Baptism items, Holy Water bottles, Statues, Holy Images, Scapular, Crucifix, and more.

Hours Tuesdays to Fridays: 9:00am to 4:00pm Saturdays: 9:00am –12:00 noon / Sundays: After each Mass.