This week at Holy Spirit Parish, we are finishing our time in Bethlehem and the contemplation of the mystery of Christmas which has been the object of our annual pilgrimage of the heart.

We end this joyful season with this weekend's celebration of the Baptism of the Lord. Our Lord's Epiphany, His Baptism, and His first miracle at the wedding feast of Cana are all occasions of His presence as 'God with us' being made known to those around Him.

May we live this week in such a way that those we encounter will also see and hear, through the example of our lives, the truth of God's presence among His people.

And, lest we find ourselves sad at the conclusion of this joyful season, we can rejoice at these words of St. John Paul II during his homily at the Mass in Manger Square, Bethlehem, during the Jubilee of 2000: "Because it is always Christmas in Bethlehem, every day is Christmas in the hearts of Christians. And every day we are called to proclaim the message of Bethlehem to the world – “good news of great joy”: the Eternal Word, “God from God, Light from Light”, has become flesh and has made his dwelling among us (cf. Jn 1:14)."

Religious Education & Sacramental Preparation

Religious Education
Class will resume next Wednesday, Jan. 12th at 6:30pm in the Cathedral Center. Please note the change in location!

First Eucharist Parent Meeting
Parents of our First Eucharist class are meeting at 6:30pm in the Cathedral Center on Wednesday, Jan. 26th. You will receive instructions and materials for preparing your child(ren) for this Sacrament. Please note the change in location from where it was originally scheduled. Children do not need to be present that night. Contact Cassie at dbq059ff@dbqarch.org if you have any questions.

Confirmation Preparation
Our next class will be this Sunday, January 9th at 9:15am in the Sacred Heart church basement. Confirmation sponsors are encouraged to attend with the candidate. Please contact Cassie at dbq059ff@dbqarch.org if you have any questions.