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Homily by Sr. Anne Jordan
Feast of the Epiphany, Year B
January 8, 2012

Isaiah 60:1-6; Matthew 2:1-12

It’s the 12th day of Christmas. We know all the songs that give expression to thoughts around that!!! What does it mean to come to the end of this ‘Christmas’ time that began in our church at Advent?

We’ve had themes around all the longing, the promise ‘a child is given to us’…the glory of the lord will shine….a star has shone……”

What feelings are evoked throughout this time? How do we make sense of this year after year. Can we and do we find it to be good news?

This month – January 2012

Art Class & Wordplay: On holiday break and resume in February.

Orchard Gallery – Shall We Dance?: Wednesdays 5-6:30pm, Saturdays 1-4pm. Until February 17. Works by Johnny Bell. More information phone: 0411 273 307.

Prayer Meeting: Tuesdays, January 3 and 17, 7:30am. In the Church, see Heather and Miriam for details.

Food Donations:Sunday, January 8. Donations of non-perishable foods are most  welcome today! Please bring forward during the Offering of the service.

Informal Lunch: Sunday, January 8. Meet after church for an informal and affordable lunch. There is a “lunch box” for donations to help facilitate – your contribution is much appreciated. Contact Naomi for details.

Epistle Sunday: Sunday, January 22. This Sunday will focus on the Epistle reading, and there will be letter- writing after the service (express yourself, write to a politician, a letter to the editor, etc.).

Visits to Villawood: Norrie is a regular visitor of asylum seekers detained at the Villawood Detention Centre. Contact Norrie for more info: 0432 885 422.