This week at Holy Spirit Parish, we have left the Christmas season and are now beginning the time before Lent which we know as "Ordinary Time." We likely think of 'ordinary' as meaning 'unexceptional,' but the title we give this season, also known as tempus per annum ("time throughout the year"), is not ordinary in that sense. Rather, Ordinary Time is so called because the weeks are 'ordered,' 'numbered,' or 'ruled' (ordinalis) throughout the year.

There is a certain rhythm and routine to these weeks between Epiphany and Lent that does reflect our 'ordinary,' day-to-day lives. The liturgical color of the season - green - reminds us that this is a time of growth.

"Ordinary Time is a time for growth and maturation, a time in which the mystery of Christ is called to penetrate ever more deeply into history until all things are finally caught up in Christ. The goal, toward which all of history is directed, is represented by the final Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe." (USCCB)

Let us resist the temptation to look at these weeks as 'unexceptional,' but rather, let us endeavor to make extraordinary progress along our journey to holiness.

Religious Education & Sacramental Preparation

Religious Education
Regular class will be held next Wednesday, Jan. 19th at 6:30pm in the Cathedral Center.

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 Sunday, February 13th 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.

Music & Liturgical Ministry

Happy New Year! I hope this note finds you and your family in good health. A special thank you to everyone who helped make each of the Christmas Masses beautiful. And, as always, thank you all for your continued service!  God Bless you and your families.
 
Schedules
December-January, Advent-Christmas Schedule 2021
New schedule is posted and live. Please review and let me know of ongoing updates and availability. This schedule includes January Ordinary Time.

Also, please continue to send me your updates to availability for February-April 10th, Lent 2022. While the updates to your schedules are ongoing, please let me know by Monday, January 24^th, and I plan on posting the next schedule by January 27-28^th. 
 
Liturgy Committee
Tuesday, January, 18^th, 2022. 6:30 pm Kriebs Hall, Sacred Heart.