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The Baptism of the Lord

January 11, 2026

 

JANUARY IS THE MONTH DEDICATED TO THE HOLY NAME OF JESUS

 

"She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins" ~ Matthew 1:21

 

Monthly Challenge: “Living the Holy Name of Jesus” - Throughout the month of January, parishioners are invited to intentionally honor and invoke the Holy Name of Jesus in prayer, speech, and daily actions. After all, our parish carries this same sacred name as a patronal title. It is fitting that we observe it with special devotion. Put into practice some or all of the suggestions below.

 

Reverence for the Holy Name

• Make the Sign of the Cross slowly and reverently each time you pray.

• When you hear the Name of Jesus spoken in prayer or at Mass, bow your head in reverence.

• Avoid using the Holy Name of Jesus carelessly or as an expression of frustration.

 

The Name of Jesus in Prayer

• Pray the Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus once a week (individually or as a family).

 

Witnessing to the Name of Jesus

• Perform one concrete act of kindness or mercy in Jesus’ Name (visit, call, forgive, serve).

 

Each day, pause for one moment and pray slowly: “Jesus”

• Allow His Name to bring peace, strength, and hope to your life and family.

On Wednesday, January 28, at 6:30 pm, we will have special service honoring and invoking the Holy Name of Jesus in Pocomoke. All parishioners are cordially invited and light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the prayers.

 

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FOOD DRIVE - We will be collecting food after all Masses beginning January 10th through February 8th. The Seton Center will distribute all food collected to those in need. Please bring what you can from the list and place it in the food collection boxes.  Thank you!

 

Peanut Butter                               Canned Soup

Canned Fruit                  Canned Vegetables

Canned Stew                  Canned Fish

Canned Beans                 Pasta

Rice                           Jelly

Pasta Sauce                   Juice Boxes

Mac and Cheese               Bottled Water

Tuna Salad Kits                 Unopened Baby Food and Formula                               

Cracker Packs                               Boxed Stuffing

Chicken Salad Kits             Shelf Stable Milk

All Pop Top Foods             Canned / PKG Chicken and Tuna

Juice Bars                                     Snack Packs      

Boxed Cereal                  Canned Meat

Granola Bars                                 Condiments            

                                            

 Note: NO PERISHABLE OR EXPIRED FOOD ITEMS PLEASE.

 

 

BISHOP WILLIAM KOENIG invites all married couples in the Diocese of Wilmington to the Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass on World Marriage Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 1:00pm at St. Margaret of Scotland Church in Newark, DE. Those celebrating significant anniversaries (5-year increments) - 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, or any anniversary beyond 50, will receive a special certificate from the Bishop. Reservations are needed, no matter what the anniversary year. Reservations are required by February 4, 2026.  If you would like to have a photo taken with Bishop Koenig, please arrive at 12:00 pm or plan to stay after Mass.  Questions may be referred to the Office for Marriage and Family Life at 302-295-0657 or by emailing OMFL@cdow.org.  Registration can be completed by using the following link –  https://cdowmarriagepreparation.wufoo.com/forms/qf0nytf11mql00/ or by going to the Diocesan Website - Ministries - Marriage and Family Life.

 

 

RETROUVAILLE OF DELAWARE VALLEY - Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vy).  Couples learn to build communication skills and to increase intimacy.  It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties, or crises.  In 2026, the local programs will be held on February 6-8, July 31 – August 2, and October 2-4, at the Malvern Retreat House in Malvern, PA. For more information, or to register, visit MarriageHelpDelVal.org or call 215-766-3944. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

 

 

PLEASE remember in your prayers the sick of the parish, including Sallie Ridgway, Debbie Woolen, Amanda Panshoukian, Hope Carlson, Joe Bicknell, Maddeline West, Shawn Leahy, Dave Craft, Allison Kargas, Janice Grant, Lillian Herz, Rhonda Bain, Ellen Cimino, Ed and Mary Weatherby, baby Carter Harycki and his mother Claire Harycki, Jeff and Vivian Limbeck, and Rob Demaris.  

 

 

 

Pray fervently for peace in Ukraine, as deliberate attacks designed to cripple civilian infrastructure leave the elderly and children especially vulnerable to the cold and lack of running water. Pray for the people in Sudan, the Holy Land, and for lasting peace in Gaza, where innocent civilians have died in great numbers. Pray for those in other troubled areas of our world, that governments may pursue secure, true peace and justice, and for victims of violence everywhere, as we recall the most recent victims of violence in our nation and elsewhere. Remember the people of Venezuela and their situation. Pray the rosary. Remember the people and any of God's creatures suffering in the aftermath of various disasters, those who will be affected by bad weather and the cold, as well as all those suffering from human cruelty and neglect.

 

 

 

Fr. Dan

 

 

Collection totals 12/25 -$10,334. 12/28- $3985, 1/4 - $3938.  Thank you!

 

 

CONFESSIONS

 

Saturdays: 3:25 pm - 3:45 p.m. at Holy Name

Sundays: 7:25 am - 7:45 a.m. at St. Elizabeth

Sundays 4:00 pm – 4:45 p.m. Spanish Confessions at St. Elizabeth

 

 

MASSES

 

                        HOLY NAME

 

Sat.    4:00 pm - +Gloria Giannico req. by M/M Mike Giannico

Sun.   9:30 am - Mary Gabriel 

Tues.  9:00 am - Private Intention

Wed.   6:00 pm - Rosary & Hour of Prayer

                         

            

            ST. ELIZABETH

 

Sat.   5:30 p.m. - People of the Parish

Sun.  8:00 a.m. - Private Intention

          5.30 p.m. - Spanish Mass

Wed.  8:30 a.m. - Private Intention followed by Adoration

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