St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church - Feast of the Baptism of the Lord - January 12, 2025

Sep 28, 2026

Weekend parish bulletin for St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church (Feast of the Baptism of the Lord) dated January 12, 2025. Includes a reflection on identity, being called and consecrated through baptism into the life of the Holy Trinity, and the responsibility to uphold human dignity. Provides parish staff listings, Mass schedule details with weekday and seasonal times, and reminders for worship (including cell-phone policy). Also contains announcements such as a monthly 50/50 raffle and upcoming card party, plus collections and weekly Mass intentions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryReligion & Spirituality

FormatPDF

Pages8

Reading Time20 min

AccessFree to download

Mass Schedule

Sundays and Weekdays

Holy Days and Reconciliation

Announcements

Monthly 50/50 Raffle

Save the Date: 8th Annual Card Party

Collections

Second Collection for Electric/Heat

Weekly Mass Intentions

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St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
January 12, 2025 | | | --- | --- | | Parish Staff
REV. JOHN J. MADURI
Pastor
REV. MICHAEL G. TEDONE
Parochial Vicar
REV. DOMINIC PEPRAH
In Residence
DEACON FRANK J. D’ACCORDO
Permanent Deacon
DEACON CHRISTOPHER A. WAGNER
Permanent Deacon
DEACON HERB CABRERA
Permanent Deacon
MS. TRACY FLANAGAN
Academy Principal
MRS. MELISSA WAGNER
Faith Formation Director
MS. RITA DAMATO
Director of Development
MR. ERNEST BUCKLEY
Music Director
MRS. HELENE CIRRINCIONE
Youth Minister
MRS. SANDRA ARCATI
Office Manager
MRS. ANGELA ZITO
Receptionist | Mass Schedule
Sundays
Saturday at 5:00 p.m.
Sundays: 8:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Spanish-Once a Month on Saturday’s at 7:00 p.m.
Weekdays
Monday-Friday at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
Summer
Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Sundays at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Holy Days
8:30 a.m. and Evening Mass at 7:30 p.m.
Reconciliation
[Saturday at 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m](Saturday at 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m).
Rectory Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-7:00p.m. [Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m. to](Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m. to) 1:00 p.m.
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS - RECTORY CLOSED
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PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES WHILE IN CHURCH! | January 12, 2025 2 SAINT BERNARD Introduction to the Liturgy of the Word Feast of the Baptism of the Lord | CALLED AND CONSECRATED
As I have noted in the past, many live their lives questioning their identity. Questions like “who am I”,“why am Ihere”, what purpose or meaning does my life have”,“am I just a product of chance”,“does my life – or life itself – have any intrinsic value”, are pervasive. In a period where the Christian faith in the West dominated most peoples’lives these questions were rare. People found their identity in their relationship with God, with family, and within their communities. As many sociologists point out, all three are severely wanting in much of our contemporary society. Rejection of God for some esoteric ‘spirituality’, an unwillingness on the part of many to want to get married and have a family, and a growing isolationism from the world around us all lead to this ‘identity crisis’ many find themselves struggling with. Some ignore the questions altogether and escape into fantasy lands of entertainment, sensual pleasure, and other modes of unreality. Others attempt to change their gender identity; still others attempt to find their identity in accumulating wealth, power, and prestige. The fact that the many who take this road find themselves still dissatisfied is a clear sign that something is missing. That these things sooner or later ring hollow is a pointed sign that something greater is awaiting us.
As we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord this Sunday, we are reminded that we are “called and consecrated”. We are called by God and consecrated in His love. The Baptism fount that God called us to is not mere water or some nice ritual. It is an immersion into the life of the Holy Trinity. It is a true becoming sons and daughters of God through the cleansing of sin and being clothed in the new life of Christ. Our consecration is a union of love that conquers even death itself.
The loss of understanding of this great gift has led countless Christians to demean their own dignity. We see this in abortion, chemical addictions, crime and violence, bullying, war and genocide, promiscuity and pornography, a general disrespect for one’s own body and that of others.
As we celebrate this feast, the first of the Sacraments of Initiation, where we find our true identity and dignity as sons and daughters of God, we are reminded that we have eminent dignity, value, and

FAQs

What is the theme of the reflection for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord?

The reflection emphasizes being “called and consecrated” through baptism, describing baptism as an immersion into the life of the Holy Trinity and a true renewal of life in Christ.

What is the Sunday Mass schedule for January 12, 2025?

Sundays list Masses at 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 11:30 a.m., with Spanish-Once a Month on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. (as stated on the schedule section).

What parish event is scheduled as a fundraiser and what are the dates mentioned?

The bulletin includes a Monthly 50/50 Raffle with a next winner picked on February 5, 2025, and it also lists a Save the Date for the church’s 8th Annual Card Party on March 15, 2025.

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