THE PARISH OF ST.

BENEDICT
 St. Benedict’s Roman Catholic Church
- 14 Alice Street, LA ROMAINE 650116
 Holy Innocents Roman Catholic Church
341 Papourie Road, Diamond Village,
DEBE 680125

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD, YEAR A

JANUARY 8, 2023
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR FR. DAVID S. KHAN
OFFICE HOURS Thursday - 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon
OF PARISH ADMINISTRATOR
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: Mrs. Stacey Mendes and Mrs. Marsha Shah
OFFICE HOURS Monday - 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
OF ADMIN. STAFF: Tuesday - 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday - 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursday - 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
TELEPHONE/CELL: 1-868-657-3295 or 1-868-302-8255
E-MAIL: (PARISH) laromaine@catholictt.org
WEEKDAY HOLY MASS 6:30 a.m. - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
6:00 p.m. - Wednesday
WEEKEND WORSHIP La Romaine: Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m.
First Saturday 7:00 a.m.
Picton: Sunday 10:00 a.m.

EUCHARISTIC EXPOSITION/ADORATION

WEDNESDAY FRIDAY
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sacrament of Baptism
Parents/Guardians (and Sponsors) must attend the ONLINE meeting with
the Catechists in preparation for the Baptism of the child.

Sacrament of Marriage
Please call the office to make an appointment.

Sacrament of Confession
• Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. in church.
• During the recommended office hours of the Parish Administrator.

Funerals
Arrangements are to be made as soon as possible. Kindly provide a copy of
the Death Certificate.
Dear Friends,

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany – the word

‘epiphany’ comes from the Greek epiphainein which means ‘to show’ or
‘to reveal’. For today’s celebration shows to all the nations of the world,
all peoples – the identity of the Child born in Bethlehem on Christmas
day. Jesus’s identity is revealed by the gifts which the wise men,
the magi bring him.

Gold shows us that Jesus is a king; frankincense was burnt to honour

princes or triumphant military leaders or Roman magistrates; and myrrh
was a bitter resin often used to embalm the dead, especially noblemen.
So, these three gifts can be seen to point to the royal dignity of the
Christ Child, to His political status as a king and mighty ruler.

Also, on Epiphany the priest traditionally blesses chalk that is used to

inscribe the following blessing above the doors of homes:
20 + C + M + B + 23
The numbers represent the new year. The initials C, M, B, have a two-
fold meaning. They are the initials for the traditional names attributed
to the Three Magi—Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar—but they also
stand for the Latin phrase, "Christus mansionem benedicat," which
means "Christ bless this house”.

May we also generously offer to Jesus, the gold of our obedience to

God’s will; the incense of our prayer and adoration; and the myrrh of
our daily deeds of humility, self-abnegation and sacrifice: our heart,
our will, our life.

Yours sincerely in
Jesus, Mary and Joseph,
Fr. David
 A special meeting for parents/guardians will be
held on Saturday, 7th January from 10:00
a.m.
Sessions for the month of January will
be held in the Church.

The programme will resume on Saturday, 14th January at

3:00 p.m. The sessions will be done face to face. Candidates
experiencing flu-like symptoms are asked to remain at home.

THE RCIA PROGRAMME

(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
PERSONS ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE FIRST SESSION

TUESDAY 10TH JANUARY, 2023

6:00 P.M.
ST. BENEDICT’S R. C. CHURCH, LA ROMAINE
CONFERENCE ROOM

† Instagram and Facebook: St. Benedict’s RCIA

† Email: sbrcia@outlook.com

Message or email to receive a copy of the registration form

Individuals who are interested in deepening their own faith.

Non-baptized men and women can participate in the rites at
Mass as they continue on their journey.
  Baptisms are usually scheduled for the
second Saturday of the month. The first meeting for the New
 Registration for Baptisms on Saturday, Year will be on Thursday,
January 14th has closed. 12th January at 4:00 p.m. in
 The next session is carded for Saturday, the Adoration Room.
11th February at 11:00 a.m. Please call
the office to register your child. All are welcome to join in
prayer.
NO BAPTISMS DURING THE LENTEN PERIOD

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7TH, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. MASS

Birthday Blessings Robert Boyd
Guidance & Protection Zachary
Healing & Recovery Carl Francois; Faiz Mohammed
Special Intentions Palmiste Prayer Group; Cristiano Allum
Thanksgiving Ali Family; Pierre Family
Rest in Peace Peter Francois; Victor Cowan; Ronald Patience; Marguerite Lee;
George & Christina Augustin; Lenny, Harold, & Odeal Pierre;
Lloyd Edward John; Martin Peňa; Mc Neil Geoffroy (1 Yr.);
James Chin (2 Yrs.); John Chin; Adhemar Milford
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8TH, 2023 - 8:00 A.M. MASS
Birthday Emma Weatherhead; Maya Ramnanansingh; Ryan Jones
Healing & Recovery Carl Francois
Success in Exams Skye Ramnanansingh
Thanksgiving D. J. & Family
Rest in Peace Peter Francois; Victor Cowan; Lloyd Edward John; Martin Peňa;
John Hastick; Jangiesingh Ramsingh
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8TH, 2023 - 10:00 A.M. MASS - PICTON
Healing Faith Ali

Kindness Makes a Difference (KMAD) would like to thank the

parishioners and those who supported the ‘sponsor a meal for a child’.
The group was able to generate 300 meals for children in need.