Internationally known youth event coming to Midland

YOUTH 2000 offers three days of fun, fellowship and Christian growth
Young people around the world have responded with great enthusiasm with YOUTH 2000 retreats, and this internationally-known event will be held in Midland Jan. 26 through 28 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, 4601 Neely Ave. All young people, ages 13 to 30, are invited.
“YOUTH 2000 [...]

New year, new Congress, but a familiar agenda awaits

By Patricia Zapor
Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON (CNS) — It’s apt that the start of the new congressional term coincides with the time of year when people are optimistically making New Year’s resolutions.
Lose weight, get to the gym more often, pass comprehensive immigration reform, raise the minimum wage, make sure the farm bill reauthorization helps protect family [...]

A Look at Today (01.10.07)

Today in the Diocese

Meeting of diocesan deans, 11 a.m., Pastoral Center 
At Christ the King Retreat Center — Natural Family Planning Class; CKRC Department Heads meeting  

Necrology
Rev. Francis Beazley, OMI (1992)
Today’s Readings
First Reading: Hebrews 2:14-18
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
Today’s Headlines from Catholic News Service 
U.S.
Bishops, Catholic Charities call for minimum wage increase
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The [...]