SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

LAMB OF GOD

A lamb was a familiar image for Jewish people in Jesus’ day. It was part of the Jewish tradition lambs be slaughtered for sacrifice, as a way for the people to return to God after they had separated themselves through sinfulness. Of course, Jesus reminded his disciples of this sacrifice at the Last Supper. His actions at the meal would forever bind his followers to the sacrifice he made for each of us. Jesus had become the new Passover Lamb. John the Baptist recognized Jesus as this sacrifice. Upon his approach, John proclaimed Jesus the “Lamb of God.” Having already seen the Spirit come down on Jesus, John knew that was the sign by which God had promised to indicate the chosen One. While it would remain unclear exactly what it meant to be the Lamb of God until after the Passion and Resurrection, John knew this was the most fitting title for the one who approached him on that day at the Jordan River.

IN SERVICE OF THE LAMB

We will grow only in service to one another. We may each be individuals feeling at times we work alone, but in reality, as Paul explained to the Corinthians, we are united. We are united in God by the power of the Holy Spirit, through Jesus Christ, the Son of God. In our humanity, we may not be able to give as completely as Jesus did, but we strive nevertheless to carry one another in humble service. Through our obedience to God’s will, we proclaim to the world Jesus’ message of love for even the least by our words and actions as we lift up our brothers and sisters. As we find strength in the Gospel message and in the many exemplary lives of those who have gone before us, the service that we offer to others is truly that of Jesus himself, the Lamb of God.

Today’s Readings: Isaiah 49:3, 5–6; Psalm 40:2, 4, 7–10; 1 Corinthians 1:1–3; John 1:29–34 Copyright © 2007, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Parish contact information Bulletin Information: Elva Weber– elvadweber@gmail.com or 417-296-2725

Information should be submitted by Wednesday of each week. DRE – Director of Religious Education: Elva Weber -417–296-2725 or elvadweber@gmail.com

PSR Coordinator: Annastasia Morris – 417-214-2312 or annastasiaforst@yahoo.com Small Group Sessions: Jessica Miller- 417-540-3514 or jmiller_teach@yahoo.com

Confirmation Class: Jason Banta – 417-214-5651 or jasonbanta2@gmail.com Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Fr. Patrick Teter – 417-682-2492

VIRTUS: Jason Banta – 417-214-5651 Liturgical Assignments: Diana Forst – 417-682-6703 and Marjorie Hargis – 417-262-2379

Ladies of St. Mary: Dixie Johnson – 417-682-5432 or jrj8@sbcglobal.net Knights of Columbus: Jim Dill – 417-279-2553 or jimdill40@gmail.com

Church Directory: Jessica Miller – 417-540-3514 Webpage: Michael Pommier – 620-704-2854 or gorillaphotog@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Marys-Catholic-church/371488209847

CHECK US OUT : www.stmaryslamar.weebly.com– updated. Password for directory: mary12-08

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2020

Parish established 1869 Church dedicated 1904

200 East 17th Street, Lamar, Missouri 64759

Rev. Patrick Teter, Pastor Rectory Phone: 417-682-2492

Diocese of Springfield/Cape Girardeau: http://dioscg.org

“And I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God.” John 1:34

SECOND SUNDAY IN 0RDINARY TIME

MASS SCHEDULE RECONCILIATION/CONFESSION MASSES Fri. Jan 17… For the People Every Sat. at 3:30 Saturday: 4 p.m. Sat. Jan 18… Ron Schiltz or by appointment Sunday: 11 a.m. Sun. Jan 19 … Bridget Weber Mon & Fri: 6 p.m.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION following the 6 pm Mass,

next – February7

LADIES OF ST. MARY PCCW

First Sundays in the Parish Hall at Noon.

February 2

ROSARY 10:30 am First Sunday in the quiet

room adjacent to the entrance.

Sunday, February 2

Knights of Columbus Second Sundays at 7 pm at

the Parish Hall– next meeting is February 9

MASS OFFERINGS: Canon 946 states:”The Christian faithful who make an offering so the Mass may be applied for their intention contribute to the good of the Church and by their offering take part in the concern of the Church for

the support of its ministers and works.” We ask for the standard Mass offering of $10 per Mass; there are envelopes on the table at the right of the entrance for your offering.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP – COMMUNICATION - The parish family of St. Mary Catholic Church welcomes you; we are blessed and honored you are here, and we look forward to your registration as one of our

parishioners. Fill out a form located over the table at the right of the entrance. Place the registration slip in the basket at the offering and we will take care of the rest; you may also visit with Father Teter

next door at the rectory, or send us an e-mail to stmaryslamarnews@gmail.com

Bulletin smiles: For God so loved the world, He didn’t send a committee, He sent His Beloved Son.

Save your ink cartridges for recycling, and bring them to the Parish Hall along with your Best Choice UPC labels for the Ladies group. We no longer accept newspapers for recycling. There is a wire basket on the side of the shed in the parking lot to receive your

aluminum cans.

We are grateful to Michael Pommier for updating our webpage and to Jessica Miller for updating our directory.

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS January 19, 2020

The printed directories are finally in! They can be picked up at the back of the church. The link to access the updated

directory is https://directory.instantchurchdirectory.com/73970580/churchdirectory.pdf?ts=20191125011240.

When prompted, enter the current password: mary12-08. Thank you to everyone who helped in updating photos and/or

information.

RIGH TO LIFE MEMORIAL RALLY: 3 pm, Sunday, January 19 at Memorial Hall. Speakers are: Lori Suschnick

Bartlett, former Miss Missouri;Ed Emory, State Senator; Ann Kelley, State Representative. Baby Shower for Life Choices,

visit www.lifevoices.org/getinvolved for items needed. This Rally is sponsored by Barton County Right To Life. For

additional information call 417-682-5817 or 417-682-2891. This is the 47th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade.

PSR needs your coins in the jar at the church or at the Parish Hall to buy breakfast treats for the children prior to going to

class each Sunday. We appreciate the donation of your coins.

There will be a second collection Sunday, January 26 to support the Collection for the Church in Latin America.

The month of February has been designated as “Membership Drive” month by the Ladies of St. Mary’s PCCW – they will have

information in the bulletin so all the ladies of the parish can see how they work, what spiritual guidance they offer, fundraising to

help those in need, and many other ways they work together. They will use the month to speak to anyone who wishes to give them

ideas and want to become a working member of the council. Watch for more information in the weeks to come.

Dixie Johnson would like to thank everyone who helped in any way with the Toys for Tots project this Christmas. Without your help it would not have been a success. She looks forward to continued help from the parish in the

coming year. To volunteer, call her at 417-682-5432

February 7 is First Friday and we gather at the church following the evening Mass for a half hour before the Blessed Sacrament. This is your personal invitation to come together to pray for half hour with Jesus to repair the evils of the

world and bring peace on earth. Come join us.

If you are feeling overwhelmed by personal finance, consider making Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Ozarks –

(CCCS) your financial fitness partner. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri, CCCS has

served area residents one-on-one for more than 50 years. Visit www.cccsoftheozarks.org or call 417-889-7474 to make an

appointment and learn more about CCCS’ Debt Management Plans: Housing, Bankruptcy, Student Loans and Small

Business Counseling.

The Ladies of St. Mary PCCW are inviting all ladies of the parish to volunteer for this year’s Fish Fry – there are many

different ways they need your help. There will be a meeting to gather information, assignments, donations, etc at a later date

and will be announced in the next few weeks. Call Dixie Johnson at 417-682-5432 for more information and to volunteer.

There will be a second collection to cover the cost of the Mirror Sunday, February 9.

Liturgical Assignments

Birthdays Dec Jan 18-24 Anniversaries Jan 18-24

Trenton Maberry 21

Jules Weber 24

Saturday January 25 Sunday January 26

Extraordinary Minister Sondra Riegel Francis Forst Extraordinary Minister Tom Riegel Elva Weber

Extraordinary Minister Terry Riegel Lector Dixie Johnson Greg Clements

Altar Servers Harmony Banta/Thomas Banta Ushers Dale Peters/ Marge Hargis Marilyn Roth/Makinley Miller

PRAYER LIST - We pray for those who are sick or in the hospital: Erlinda Roe Carl Jungmann Kip Jackson Rhonda Yates John Strong Carolyn Isaac Joleen Buffington Reed Davis Louis Diebold Lea Ann Gibson Elsie Anderson Troy Onstott Martha Timmerman Melvin Ladwig Myrna Ladwig Christie Moody Patricia Howe

Pray for Alexander Sutachan, while he is studying in the Seminary. We pray for our military, especially Jacob Boyer, Wyatt Davis, Derek Forst, Seth Fullerton and Josh Purinton.

COLLECTION January 12 25 Envelopes out of 81 $ 789.00 7 Loose collection $ 77.00 Votive candles $ 2.00 1 First Offering $ 5.00 1 PSR donation $ 25.00 TOTAL $ 898.00

The Discipline of tithing is the “square knot” by which God blesses the tie that

binds us to Him, our church and to others