MEDITATION Sunday, January 6, 2019

The Epiphany of the Lord

See Worship Book 784

They saw the child. (Matthew 2:11) An epiphany is a sudden realization about the nature or meaning of something. The birth of a child can be an epiphany that suddenly makes us understand love and responsibility in a new way. A doctor’s warning about health issues can be an epiphany that causes us to change the way we eat. And a Scripture passage, homily, or spiritual book can be an epiphany that helps us see Jesus in an unexpected, new way. The Greek word epiphania means “manifestation.” Today, on Epiphany Sunday, we celebrate how God manifested his glory to the Magi. First, they saw a star and chose to follow it all the way to Jesus. Second, when they found Jesus, the Magi knelt down to worship him and pay him homage. Third, the Magi went home changed. This pattern can be the same for your life. God visits the earth on a daily basis. You might say he never left! Every day he stands at the door of your heart and asks, “Can I come in?” (Revelation 3:20). The Magi didn’t have to follow the star. They chose to follow the star. You have the same choice to open the door to God. When the Magi saw Jesus’ divinity, they worshipped him. Today, while you are at Mass, let the divinity of Christ move you to worship. Contemplate who Jesus is and all that he has done for you. Kneel before him—baby in a manger or Savior on a cross—and let joy and gratitude fill you, just as the Magi experienced. Finally, the Magi were changed by what they saw. We know they changed routes to avoid Herod. But even more, imagine how hard it was for them to go home and return to “normal.” They had seen the glory of God, and nothing would be the same again! Your life can be changed by this very pattern: seeing and worshipping Jesus and receiving a new insight from the Spirit will always improve the way you think, act, and relate to other people. “Lord, I ask you for an epiphany today. Jesus, help me

see you anew.” Reprinted with permission from The Word Among Us

Please pray for our parishioners and friends of St. Louis Church who are sick: Ginny Collins, Bill Darling. Monty Denniston, Barb Arland-Frye, Greg Ennis, Harland Gunter, Anne Hallgren, Margaret Ann Hennen, Tom Nutter, Tom Skepper, and Evelyn Virnig.

ENTRANCE HYMN 406 — We three kings of Orient are

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 784 — Lord, ev’ry nation on earth will adore you.

POSTCOMMUNION HYMN 411 — What child is this

CHORAL MUSIC AT THE 11:00 AM MASS

Brightest and Best The Southern Harmony (1854), and James P. Harding (1850-1911), arr. Brian Link (b. 1962) 1 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness, and lend us thine aid; Star of the east, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. 2 Cold on his cradle the dew-drops are shining; Low lies his head with the beasts of the stall; Angels adore him in slumber reclining, Maker and Monarch and Savior of all. 3 Say, shall we yield him, in costly devotion, Odours of Edom, and offerings divine, Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean, Myrrh from the forest, or gold from the mine? 4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation, Vainly with gifts would his favour secure: Richer by far is the heart's adoration, Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. — Reginald Heber.

Communion Vidimus stellam Graduale Romanum, Mode VIII We have seen his star in the East, and we have come with our gifts to worship the Lord. — cf. Mathew 2:2.

Antiphon Sub tuum præsidium Mode VII Under thy protection we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God; despise not our petitions in our needs, but from all dangers deliver us always, Virgin Glorious and Blessed.

— Oldest extant Hymn to the Blessed Virgin; circa 250 A.D.

The Three Kings Peter Cornelius (1824-74), arr. Ivor Atkins (1869-1953) Soloist: Three kings from Persian lands afar To Jordan follow the pointing star: And this the quest of the travelers three, Where the newborn King of the Jews may be. Full royal gifts they bear for the King; Gold, incense, myrrh are their offering. The star shines out with a steadfast ray; The kings to Bethlehem make their way, And there in worship they bend the knee, As Mary’s child in her lap they see; Their royal gifts they show to the King; Gold, incense, myrrh are their offering. Thou child of man, lo, to Bethlehem The kings are trav’lling, travel with them! The star of mercy, the star of grace, Shall lead thy heart to its resting-place. Gold, incense, myrrh thou canst not bring; Offer thy heart to the infant King. Choir, simultaneously with the soloist: How brightly shines the morning star! With grace and truth from heav’n afar Our Jesse tree now bloweth. Of Jacob’s stem and David’s line, For thee, my Bridegroom, King divine, My soul with love o’erfloweth. Thy word, Jesu, Inly feeds us, Rightly leads us, Life bestowing. Praise, O praise such love o’erflowing. — translated by H.N. Bate.

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TUESDAY ORGAN RECITALS, 12:35 pm — 1:05 pm 8 January — Dr. Paul Barte,

Professor of Organ and Music History, Ohio University, Athens, OH A significant portion of the costs of the Tuesday recitals

for the current season was graciously given by Sharon Bigot in loving memory of ALFRED E. BIGOT.

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday, January 7 First John 3:22—4:6; Psalm 2:7-8,10-11; Matthew 4:12-17,23-25 Tuesday, January 8 First John 4:7-10; Psalm 72:1-4,7-8; Mark 6:34-44 Wednesday, January 9 First John 4:11-18; Psalm 72:1-2,10,12-13; Mark 6:45-52 Thursday, January 10 First John 4:19—5:4; Psalm 72:1-2,14-15, 17; Luke 4:14-22 Friday, January 11 First John 5:5-13; Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15,19-20; Luke 5:12-16 Saturday, January 12 First John 5:14-21; Psalm 149:1-6,9; John 3:22-30 Sunday, December 13 Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7; Psalm 29:1-4,3,9-10; Acts 10:34-38: Luke 3:15-16,21-22

“Enrich the harvest of your charity.” PLEASE REMEMBER SAINT LOUIS IN YOUR WILL

OPEN BELL DATES: The following dates are still open in January for anyone wishing to have the bells rung in memory or in honor of a loved one: January 13th, 15th—20th, 22nd -31st. Please call the rectory during office hours to make arrangements.

MASS INTENTIONS

Monday, January 7 St. Raymond of Penyafort 6:45 †Beverly Radio 12:10 Art Mouyard Tuesday, January 8 6:45 †Charles Hall 12:10 †Anthony John, †Margaret Lyn, †Julia Dolores Wednesday, January 9 6:45 †Patricia and †Bernice Morgan 12:10 Jacquelyn Smith Thursday, January 10 6:45 Steven Ragatz 12:10 †Edward F. Stewart Friday, January 11 6:45 †Roland and †Kathy Bartell 12:10 Father John Sajdak, S.M. Saturday, January 12 6:45 Mary Samuel 5:00 †Lionel Abress Sunday, January 13 The Baptism of the Lord 7:00 Living and Deceased Parishioners of St. Louis Church 9:15 †Mary Lou Marschall 11:00 In Thanksgiving 12:30 †Earl Gramling

PARISH CALENDAR Monday, January 7 Anointing of the Sick After All Masses Monday, January 7 Rosary in the Church 11:40am Tuesday, January 8 Organ Recital after the 12:10 Mass Wednesday, Jan. 9 Eucharistic Exposition 12:35 – 2:00pm Masses and Bells at St. Louis 2019 For those wishing to reserve a Mass Intention. there are envelopes in the vestibule of the church and the chapel. The stipend is $10 per Mass. The ringing of the Bells can also be reserved using the Bell Envelopes in the vestibule of the church. The offering for the bells is $25. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration extends its influence far beyond the individual adorers, touching their homes and families and reaching out to the parish community and beyond. (Pope Paul VI) St. Louis offers Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament immediately following the 12:10 weekday Mass on Wednesdays until 2pm.

Annual Prayer Service for Life Please join us at the Cathedral of Saint Paul, Tuesday, January 22, 10:30 a.m. for the Annual Prayer Service for Life, followed by MCCL’s March for Life at the State Capitol. This prayer service commemorates the millions of lives lost to abortion and the many women and men wounded by abortion’s aftermath. All are invited and welcome. Please consider carpooling or utilizing buses as parking and street access are limited. For more information, please contact the Office for Marriage, Family & Life at 651-291-4488.

St. Louis 150th Anniversary Photo Directory We are creating a new 150th Anniversary Parish Photo Directory and we would love you to be a part of it! By participating you will receive a free printed and electronic directory Schedule an appointment for your Professional Photography Session by:

1. Visiting our website at stlouiskingoffrance.org 2. Click on calendar and events/click on Special

Events. 3. Scroll down the page to St. Louis 150th

Anniversary Photo Directory. 4. Click on the word HERE and fill in your

requested appointment time etc. 5. Call the parish office at 651-224-3379 if you need

assistance.

Tax Letters Regarding Contributions If you would like to receive a letter with the total amount you have contributed to St. Louis Church during the 2018 calendar year, please send a note to Mark at the parish office, either through the mail, by putting the note in an envelope in any collection baskets, or you may email your request to markmstlouis@comcast.net.

Parking for Weekend Masses Ample free parking is available for weekend Masses throughout the year in the Andersen Human Services Building just across Tenth Street • Enter the ramp through the "Contract" entrance on Minnesota Street just north of the intersection of Tenth Street; • Exit to the street either via the stairway at Minnesota and Tenth, or the elevators in the northwest corner of the ramp; • After Mass, re-enter via the elevators to reach your car or walk back up the ramp where you entered; • If the barrier is down across the exit, approach slowly and it will open.

Red Cross Blood Drive St. Louis Church is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday January 15th from 9am to 3pm. You may sign up for an appointment by either calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org and enter: StLouis or stop by on the January 15th in our parish hall. The Red Cross is in need of blood.

Prayer Requests If you or someone you know is in need of prayers, please call or email the parish office and we will add their names to our list of intentions: markmstlouis@comcast.net or call 651-224-3379.

RING OUT, O BELLS… DATE REQUEST FOR INTENTION REQUESTED BY January 11 Mary Clare Lindberg Happy Birthday Nancy and Bruce Lindberg

FEATURED ON THE COVER – The 2000 Christmas Card cover art featured details from windows in the Winter Chapel and Sacristy. N The Nativity of Our Lord window, east wall of the Winter Chapel, Hattie Halley memorial. O The St. Louis, King of France window, vestibule of the Winter Chapel, Amelia C. Williams memorial. Ë The Saint John the Baptist window, north wall of the Winter Chapel, John Joseph Wagner memorial. L The Resurrection window, south wall of the sacristy, in memory of Irving J. Jerry and honor of Mary D. Jerry.