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WEEKEND MASSES
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SunDAY
January 12th
THE FEAST OF THE
BAPTISM OF THE LORD4 PM (Saturday)
9:00 AM & 12:30 PM (Sunday)
ORDINARY FORM (ENGLISH)
Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7
Acts 10:34-38
Luke 3:15-16, 21-22THE FEAST OF THE
HOLY FAMILY7:30 AM & 11:00 AM (Sunday)
EXTRAORDINARY FORM (LATIN)
Colossians 3:12–17
Luke 2:42–52
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Welcome to Our Parish!
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Is this your first time visiting our parish? We are exceedingly happy that you are here with us and want to welcome you to Holy Name of Jesus Parish. Thank you for the opportunity to pray with you and to share our faith with you.
The Church of Holy Name is a dynamic and diverse community of God’s people. Here, you will find the Catholic Church in its full expression. We offer Masses in both the Ordinary Form (the New Rite) and the Extraordinary Form (Traditional Latin Mass). We are here to walk with you, share God’s blessings and love with you, support you, and grow in the love and knowledge of God with you.
If you are interested in learning more about our parish programs, are in need of spiritual counseling or material support, or if you have general questions on opportunities here in the parish, feel free to contact me at (401) 272-4515. We are blessed to have you in our midst and we pray that you find a home for yourself and your family here at Holy Name.
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Weekly Reflection
Prepare the Way of the Lord, Make Straight his Paths
Today’s First Reading is a powerful message of hope and restoration from the prophet Baruch to a community in exile, burdened by despair. The prophet joyfully calls the people to transform their outlook, urging them to take off the robe of mourning and misery and clothe themselves in the splendor of God’s glory forever. Baruch invites them to look beyond their immediate struggles to a time when the faithfulness of God will be evident in the restoration of His people.Fr. Lazarus Onuh
This prophecy finds its fulfillment in Jesus, the incarnate Son of God. Today’s Gospel reinforces that the Incarnation is not a mythical tale invented by twelve men, but a historical reality. Luke, the careful historian, assures us of the verifiable nature of Christ’s birth. In today’s passage, he introduces John the Baptist, the forerunner of Jesus, and situates his mission within a precise political, religious, and historical context. Luke notes that John’s ministry began in the fifteenth year of Tiberius Caesar’s reign, during the governance of Pontius Pilate in Judea, Herod’s rule in Galilee, and the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas.
John the Baptist’s ministry marked the culmination of the time of waiting and heralded the dawn of the messianic era. All the Gospels affirm that John was not only a great prophet but also the one chosen to prepare the way for the Lord. His mission was straightforward: to prepare hearts for Christ through a call to repentance. His message was direct and uncompromising: Repent! He challenged everyone, without exception, to undergo a transformation of heart. Echoing the prophecy of Isaiah, John urged that every winding road be made straight, every pothole filled, and every valley leveled.
Of course, John was not referring to physical roads, potholes, or valleys but to the obstacles within our hearts. The spiritual potholes might be the Christian virtues we lack—perhaps forgiveness, patience, love, or faith. These gaps must be filled as we prepare for the coming of the Prince of Peace. Likewise, John speaks of leveling the mountains and valleys in our lives. These represent sins and obstacles—pride, immorality, envy, jealousy—that must be brought low.
On this Second Sunday of Advent, John the Baptist extends his challenge to us. He invites us to examine our hearts, identify what needs clearing, leveling, or filling, and take action. Let us ask for God’s grace to help us carry out this vital work of preparation as we await the coming of our Savior.
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Mass Times
- Sat: 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN in The Lady Chapel
- Sun: 7:30 AM Other in The Lady Chapel ---- (Latin - Missa Recitata) 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Basilica Church 11:00 AM Other in the Basilica Church -- (Latin - Missa Cantata) 12:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN in The Lady Chapel -- (African Catholic Community)
- MF 7:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN in The Lady Chapel
- Sat: 8:00 AM Other in The Lady Chapel ---- (Latin - Missa Recitata)
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Adoration Times
Every Wednesday in the Lady Chapel: Exposition at 8:00 a.m. (after Mass), confessions from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Benediction and Reposition at 5:15 p.m.
First Friday:Nocturnal Adoration begins with Mass and Exposition at 8:00 p.m. and concludes Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. with Benediction and Mass.
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Confession Times
- Wed: 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
- Sat: 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM or by appointment
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