REFLECTION: THIS WEEK AT ST. EUGENE MMIRI CHUKWU NKE ONYENWEANYI, THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD In the Gospel reading we have the story of Jesus' Today: THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD AFO NKE ABUO SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2021 baptism by John the Baptist in the Jordan River . Masses – 8:00 a.m. (Bilingual) SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2021 Cycle: 2 YEAR: B Even though Jesus was the Messiah and God's be- 10:00 a.m. (Eng) & 12 Noon (Igbo) loved Son, he went to John the Baptist to be bap- Fri: No Morning Mass EKPERE MMEGHE: OPENING PRAYER: Sat: No Morning Mass tized. As Jesus came out of the water, a voice from Chineke ji ike nile di ebighi ebi, Almighty ever-living God, who, heaven declared, "You are my beloved Son." God's Sun: 2ND SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME mgbe Mmuo Nso dakwasara approval and blessing was on Jesus. A new begin- Masses – 8:00 a.m. (Bilingual) when Christ had been baptized in Jesu oge a na-eme Ya mmi- the River Jordan and as the Holy ning and new blessings have come to us in Jesus, 10:00 a.m. (Eng) & 12 Noon (Igbo) richukwu n’osimiri Jodan, I Masses are in the Parking Lot Spirit descended upon him, sol- God's only Son. When we were baptized, we truly gosiri anyi na Jesu bu Nwa Gi, became daughters and sons of God and followers emnly declared him your beloved LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION Onye ihe Ya na-amasi Gi. Biko, of Jesus. mee ka anyi bu ndi I ji mere Son, grant that your children by Sunday Collection — $3,409.00 New Year Day — $964.00 umu, ndi a muru site na mmiri adoption, reborn of water and the DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR YOUNG Holy Spirit, may always be well PEOPLE AND ADULTS: na Mmuo Nso, na-akwudosi ike THANKS FOR YOUR GENEROSITY n’oku nke I kporo anyi. Meek- pleasing to you. Through our What are some ways we can live out our baptismal Lord Jesus Christ your Son who promises? As a baptized member of the Church, wa ka anyi jikoo onu na-ebi ndu what do you think is God’s plan for you? How will na-amasi Gi. Anyi na-ario Gi lives and reigns with you in the you follow this plan? Very often we get so busy Together in Mission 2020 As of 1/4/21 ihe ndi a site n’Onyenweanyi unity of the Holy Spirit one God and noisy that God’s voice is completely drowned Archdiocesan’s Parish Goal $22,081.00 Jesu Kristi Nwa Gi, Onye Gi na for ever and ever…....AMEN. out. We are not always prepared to recognize Jesus Parishioner’s Pledged $ 18,466.00 Ya di ndu na-achi, n’idiko n’otu in our daily lives. What will you do to become a Amount Received $16,391.94 nke Mmuo Nso, otu Chukwu, FIRST READING: better listener? site n’uwatuwa Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Pray for our parishioners: nile……..AMEN. A reading from the Book of the prophet Isai- Winston Burns, Jacquelyn Cathcart, Lillie Celes- ah: tine, Eldora Dixon, Theresa Ezeokoye, Ngozi Obi- IHE OGUGU NKE MBU: Aizaya 42:1-4, 6-7 THUS says the LORD: Safeguard The Children January 9-10 ka, Frances Johnson, Michele Johnson, daughter of Ihe ogugu e wetara n’Akwukwo Onye Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen DID YOU KNOW? Michael & Dorothy Johnson, Arlene Miller, Rita Amuma Aizaya one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I Why it is so important to tell the truth Palacio, Michael & Mark Smith, sons of Mary Lee nwodibo M, Onye M weliiri aka elu. O bu have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice As parents, we teach our children that the truth is Hudson, James Spann, Barbara St. Julien Onye M hotara ahota, Onye ihe Ya na-ato M uto important. In fact, the truth is a critical part of the to the nations, not crying out, not shouting, not n’obi. Enyela M Ya mmuo M ka o wee wetara making his voice heard in the street. a bruised healing process for victim-survivors of abuse. mba nile ikpe nkwumoto. O gaghi eweli olu Ya When a victim-survivor tells the truth about abuse MASS INTENTIONS reed he shall not break, and a smoldering wick 12:00 noon Mass elu ma o bu tie mkpu, nke o na-eme ka a nu olu that has happened to him or her, it robs the secret he shall not quench, until he establishes justice 1. Thanksgiving and petition for God’s guidance Ya n’ama. O gaghi agbaji ami a gbajituru agbaji. of its power and begins to break down any fear on the earth; the coastlands will wait for his and protection upon our family — By Ufondu O gaghikwa emenyu ire oku na-eme bubebe. O surrounding it. This helps a victim-survivor on the Family ga-eguzosi ike n’ime ka ikpe nkwumoto puta teaching. I, the LORD, have called you for the path to being free from the effects of abuse and victory of justice, I have grasped you by the enables the church and other institutions to take 2. Thanksgiving and petition for God’s grace, ihe. O gaghi enwe obi abuo; a gaghi emeri Ya, guidance, and protection, 38th wedding anniver- hand; I formed you, and set you as a covenant appropriate action to keep others safe. For more ruo mgbe ikpe nkwumoto ga-eguzoro n’elu uwa sary intentions of Tony and Imma Ikebudu. of the people, a light for the nations, to open information about the importance of truth-telling, n’ihi na mba nile na-eche iwu Ya. — By Tony and Imma Ikebudu. the eyes of the blind, to bring out prisoners visit https://lacatholics.org/did-you-know/. Okwu nke Oseburuwa Ekene diri Chukwu 3. For the repose of soul of Theresa Nwosu,—by from confinement, and from the dungeon, those Iwene Tansi Prayer Group. ABUOMA NA AZIZA YA: 28:1-4, 9-10 Az.11 who live in darkness. 4. For the repose of soul of Angela O. Uba, —by Aziza: Onyenweanyi ga-eji udo agozi ndi nke The word of the Lord. —R. Thanks be to Holy Father’s Prayer Intention Reginald Ezeh for the Family. for January Ya. God. 5. For the repose of soul of Agatha Muokebe—by 1. Unu bu umu Chineke, nyenu Dinwenu, For Human Fraternity Jude and Linda Muojekwu May the Lord give us the grace to nyenu Dinwenu otito na ike. Nyenu Din- RESPONSORIAL PSALM: wenu otito kwesiri aha Ya, sekpuoronu Din- live in full fellowship with our Bible Study Psalm 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 St. Eugene’s Bible Study, For information contact wenu n’ebe Ya di nso. Aziza. R/. The Lord will bless his people with peace. brothers and sisters of other reli- 2. Olu nke Dinwenu na-ada uda n’elu mmiri. gions, praying for one another, open to all. Marie Washington (310) 704-1233 or Larry Yates 1. Give to the LORD, you sons of God, give (323) 691-2870. Olu nke Dinwenu na-ada n’elu nnukwu to the LORD glory and praise, Give to the

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osimiri. Olu nke Dinwenu juputara n’ike, LORD the glory due his name; adore the biakwa hu Mmuo Nso ka O na-agbadata Jordan by John. On coming up out of the wa- olu Dinwenu di nnukwu ebube. Aziza. LORD in holy attire. —R. dakwasi Ya n’isi n’udi nduru. Olu wee si n’e- ter he saw the heavens being torn open and the 3. Chineke di ebube na-agba ka egbe eluigwe. 2. The voice of the LORD is over the waters, luigwe kwuo si: “I bu Nwa M, M huru n’anya! Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. And N’ebe Ya di nso mmadu nile na-eti mkpu the LORD, over vast waters. The voice of Ihe Gi na-amasi M!” a voice came from the heavens, “You are my na-asi: “Otito Onyenweanyi no n’oche eze the LORD is mighty; the voice of the Ozioma nke Oseburuwa Otito diri Gi, Kris- beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” Ya n’elu mmiri. Onyenweanyi no n’ugwu LORD is majestic. —R. ti The Gospel of the Lord. eze Ya ruo mgbe ebighi ebi. Aziza. 3. The God of glory thunders, and in his Praise to you, Lord, Jesus Christ temple all say, “Glory!” The LORD is EKPERE NHUNYE: IHE OGUGU NKE ABUO: enthroned above the flood; the LORD is Onyenweanyi, anyi na-eme emume na e gosi PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS: Oru Ndi Ozi 10:34-38 enthroned as king forever. —R. anyi. Kristi dika Nwa Gi, Onye mere ebere Accept, O Lord, the offerings we have Ihe ogugu e wetara n’Oru Ndi Ozi kpochapu njo nke uwa. Biko, nara onyinye brought to honor the revealing of your be- Pita wee bido okwuchukwu ya, si: “Ugbu a ka anyi. Mee ka onyinyeanyi bu ndi kwere na Gi loved Son, so that the oblation of your faithful m na-aghota n’eziokwu, na Chineke abughi SECOND READING: Acts 10:34-38 ghooro anyi aja Kristi. Anyi na-ario Gi ihe a may be transformed into the sacrifice of him Onye na-aso mmadu anya. Kama na mba o bu- A reading from the Acts of the Apostles: site na Kristi Onyenweanyi………..AMEN. who willed in his compassion to wash away la, onye o bula kwubara aka ya oto, na- PETER proceeded to speak to those gathered the sins of the world. Who lives and reigns for atukwara Ya egwu, ka O na-anabata nke oma. in the house of Cornelius, saying: “In truth, I EKPERE A NATACHAA ORIRI NSO: ever and ever……..AMEN. O bu ezie na Chineke ziteere umu Izrel okwu see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in Onyenweanyi, I jirila oriri nso zuo anyi. Anyi Ya. O bukwa ha ka e wetaara Ozioma nke udo every nation whoever fears him and acts up- ji umeala ario ka I were obi oma Gi mee ka PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION: site n’onu Jesu Kristi. Ma Jesu Kristi bu Onyen- rightly is acceptable to him. You know the anyi jiri okwukwe na-anu olu So Otu Nwa Gi, Nourished with these sacred gifts, we humbly we mmadu nile. E leghi anya, unu anula ihe word that he sent to the Israelites as he pro- wee buru umu Gi ma n’okwu onu, ma n’o- entreat your mercy, O Lord, that, faithfully ukwu ahu merenu Judia, na nso nso a. O bu claimed peace through Jesus Christ, who is mume. Anyi na-ario Gi ihe a Site na Kristi listening to your Only Begotten Son, we may maka Jesu Onye Nazaret, Onye Chineke jiri Lord of all, what has happened all over Judea, Onyenweanyi……..AMEN. be your children in name and in truth. Mmuo Nso na ike chie echichi; na otu O si bido beginning in Galilee after the baptism that Through Christ our Lord...... AMEN. na Galili, mgbe Jon Kwuchara okwuchukwu John preached, how God anointed Jesus of maka mmirichukwu. N’ihi na Chineke nonyeere Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power. He Jesu, Ojeghariri na-eme mma, na-agwo ndi nile went about doing good and healing all those danyere n’ike nke ekwensu. oppressed by the devil, for God was with LA Religious Okwu nke Oseburuwa Ekene diri ……. The liturgical season of Christmas begins Education Con- him.” with the vigil Masses on Christmas Eve and con- Chukwu The Word of the Lord —R. Thanks be to cludes on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. gress to go vir- God During this season, we celebrate the birth of Christ tual in 2021 ALELUYA: Mak 9:8 into our world and into our hearts, and reflect on The 65th Religious Aleluya, aleluya! Eluigwe meghere. E wee nu GOSPEL VERSE: the gift of salvation that is born with him… Education Congress ka olu nke Nna kwuri si: “Onye a bu Nwa M, M Alleluia, Alleluia. The heavens were opened including the fact that he was born to die for us. will run from Feb. huru n’anya. Geenu Ya nti”. Aleluya! and the voice of the Father thundered: This is The Christmas tree and the Nativity scene are pop- 19-21, 2021. Feb. 18 my beloved Son, listen to him. Alleluia, Alle- ular symbols of the season and a tradition in many will mark the 50th OZIOMA: Mak 1:7-11 luia. Christian homes. It is also traditional to exchange occurrence of the annual “Youth Day” event, typi- Christmas gifts with family and friends as a way to cally held at the Anaheim Convention Center the Ihe ogugu nke a si n’Ozioma di aso nke Mak day before REC starts. The REC 2021 theme will dere GOSPEL: Mark 1:7-11 honor God the Father's gift of his only son to the world. Having received the gift of Christ, we natu- be “Proclaim the Promise!” Mgbe Jon na-ekwu okwuchukwu, o siri: “Onye A reading from the holy Gospel according rally want to pass that gift along to our loved ones. ka m ike na-abia n’azu m; Onye m na- to Mark: Read more: ekwesighi o buna ihulata ala topu eriri akpukpo THIS is what he proclaimed: Mass requests to be printed in Sunday’s Bulletin https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/ must be submitted to church office no later than ukwu Ya. Eji m mmiri eme unu mmirichukwu; “One mightier than I is coming after me. I am liturgical-year-and-calendar/christmas Tuesday before 12 Noon. You can also request ma O ga-eji Mmuo Nso eme unu mi na mmi- not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of mass intentions in writing by submitting request richukwu”. N’oge ahu, Jesu siri na Nazaret nke his sandals. I have baptized you with water; with donation of at least $20.00 per Mass request in di n’ala Galili bia. Jon wee mee Ya mmi- he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” It veryday, as long as this “today” Sunday’s collection basket the week prior to the richukwu n’osimiri Jodan. Ma mgbe Jesu si na happened in those days that Jesus came from E lasts, keep encouraging one anoth- requested date of the Mass Intention in order for mmiri na-aputa, O huru ka eluigwe tiwara abuo, Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized in the er. — Heb. 3:13 the intention to be printed in the bulletin.

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