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Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, January 5, 2022 -- THREE Spiritually Speaking Obituaries Baptism: Marks the beginning our life in Christ By Fr. Thankachan Joseph Recent weeks of celebrations that be- gan with Christmas end with the Solem- nity of the Baptism of the Lord in River Jordan, which might come as a surprise, as we have just celebrated His birth and today we celebrate the moment He began His public life and ministry. This is part Fr. Thankachan of celebrating the growing manifestation Joseph of Jesus to the world. His birth and reve- lation to the shepherds, the discovery of Him by the Magi, His presentation in the temple, His baptism in the Jordan, and His first miracle at the wedding feast at Cana are all part of the revelation of Jesus to his own people and to the entire world. With this Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, we end the “Christmas season” and begin the “ordinary,” regular, season of the year. This is the same way baptism marks the end the state of sinfulness and the beginning of a new life (2 nd Cor. 5:17). The word “baptism” comes from the Greek word “baptize,” which means to immerse or plunge into water to be raised up again into newness. The feast of Baptism of the Lord invites us to plunge ourselves into a life of glory with God. Isaiah 40: 1-5, 9-11 offers a poem Isaiah wrote hundreds of years before Christ, describing the relationship between God and the Messiah and the kind of work the Messiah would do to save mankind. Isaiah comforts the Israelites who were discouraged and disappointed about their spiritual life. He invites them to rejoice in the Lord because their struggle is over and their fight against the evil power is completed. Now they are invited to hope for a victorious life. Similarly, the sacrament of baptism evokes a vision of new life, a life according to God’s plan. In the Gospel of St. Luke (3: 15-16, 21-22), John the Baptist sets the stage for the public manifestation of Jesus on the banks of the River Jordan. John’s preaching led the people to a change of heart, and as a sign of their repentance, he was baptizing them. Jesus comes as one among the many people to be baptized, surprising John: “It is I who need baptism from you and yet you come to me!” Why did Jesus come to John for Baptism? People came to be baptized as a sign that they were sorry for their sins. Jesus received baptism as a sign that He was sorry for the sins of all mankind because of His decision to pay for those sins with His obedience unto death on the cross. Though Jesus was sinless, His baptism was necessary for several reasons. Jesus’s baptism was His moment of identification, time for Him to identify Himself with the God-ward movement, with those who stand for God and His king- dom. Up to this time, no Jew ever wanted to submit to baptism. The Jews considered themselves to be children of Abraham and, by that fact, assured of salvation. We need to notice the spirit with which Jesus approaches His baptism. He prayed and prepared Himself for the recep- tion of this sacrament. He is an inspiration for all of us in how to prepare for the reception of various sacraments. Jesus’s baptism was a moment of approval for Him. Jesus was ready and willing to carry out the mission de- signed for Him by His Father, and He receives approval: “You are my son, the beloved, my favor rests on you.” This voice from the heavens tells us who Jesus is and also affirms for Jesus what He already knows that He is the well-beloved Son of the Father. This leaves a question to us: What do we need to do in order to be addressed as His favored ones? God experiences should help us to live new lives that we begin in baptism. Baptism for Jesus was the moment of empowerment: “the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, descended on him.” In ancient times, kings and priests were anointed to show that God was appointing them to carry out their work in His name. Now Jesus was priest, prophet and king, the High Priest, the Prophet and the King of Kings! As the pouring of the oil on priests, prophets, and kings declared these people to be appointed by God to be His messengers, so the Father shows Jesus to be His messenger, not by anointing with oil but by filling Him with the Holy Spirit. ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. Kathryn Ann Cutsforth Fullmer Kathryn Ann Cutsforth love of horses. She was Fullmer died December 30, on the Harney County Fair 2021, at Pioneer Memo- Court and participated on rial Hospital. She was 64 the junior, high school and college rodeo teams. years old. Recita- She graduated from tion of the Rosary Burns Union High will be held at 10 School and then East- a.m. Monday, Jan- ern Oregon Univer- uary 10, 2022, at sity. St. Patrick Catholic She is survived Church in Heppner with a memorial fu- Kathryn Ann by her mother, Sharon Lewis and stepfather, neral mass to follow Cutsforth Fullmer Keith Lewis; sister, at St. Patrick’s at 11 Kim Cutsforth; broth- a.m. Kathy was born at Pi- er, Kraig Cutsforth; nieces oneer Memorial Hospi- and nephews, Sam Vaughan tal in Heppner on March (Allison), Kate Hansen 25, 1957, to Sharon Lewis (Gus), Pat Vaughan, Mag- (Bryant) and Kenneth Cuts- gie Armato, Joe Armato and Kelsey Cutsforth. forth. She was preceded in She married Ed Full- mer on August 25, 1999, in death by her husband, her Heppner. Kathy was very father, and her stepsister active in her community, Teresa (Lewis) Vaughan. Memorial contributions volunteering at the Heppner Day Care and the Heppner can be made to Heppner Library. She was a mem- Day Care, PO Box 446, ber of St. Patrick Catholic Heppner, OR 97836. Sweeney Mortuary of Church in Heppner where she taught catechism for Heppner is in care of ar- many years and also volun- rangements. The online teered in many other ways. condolence book is avail- Kathy loved visiting able at www.sweeneymor- with people and knew no tuary.com strangers. She had a great Marcus Collier Marcus Collier, 51, beloved son to Edward (Skip) and Raylene Collier passed away at his home in Bremerton, WA on December 8, 2021, of sudden heart failure. He was born October 29, 1970, in San Diego, CA. Marcus, his Marcus wife, Lisa and Collier daughter, Annika were former residents of Ione, OR, and owned and operated Colliers Market from 2004-2009. Marcus was affectionately called “the store guy” by many in the community. One of Marcus’ favorite parts of owning the store was having the morning coffee crowd that tried to solve the world’s problems daily, all while enjoying a bot- tomless cup of coffee. The days Marcus lived in Ione and operated the store held a special place in his heart. Following Annika’s completion of kindergar- ten in 2009, the Colliers returned to western Wash- ington so she would grow up closer to family. In 2017, Marcus and Lisa began working together again forming Collier Re- alty Group, part of the RE/ MAX Exclusive family. Lisa plans to continue the successful business they HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022 SALE! 50 % OFF LENSES with Purchase of any Frame Lenses | A nti-Reflective | Tra nsitions | Pol arized Men’s | Women’s | Children’s | Su ngl asses *Excludes custom order lenses and special order lenses. LIKE AND SHARE OUR FACEBOOK POST AND YOU’LL BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING FOR A FRAME OF YOUR CHOICE, UP TO $200 VALUE! Drawing January 31, 2022. 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Marcus is survived by his wife of 28 years, Lisa; daughter, Annika, 18; moth- er and father, Raylene and Skip Collier; sister and brother-in-law, Shannon and Bob Kerr; and nephew and wife, Thomas and Ra- chael Kerr. A celebration of life is planned for early spring. Correction L a s t w e e k ’s s t o r y “Wrestling team competes at Pendleton tournament,” inadvertently listed Conor Brosnan, Cade Cunning- ham and Nathan Ellsworth as competitors at the tour- nament and they were not. The editor apologizes for this error. ALL NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENT DEADLINE: MONDAYS AT 5:00 P.M. Alyce Mason Rea Alyce Mason Rea, 81, Survivors include her died Thursday, December husband, Daniel Eubanks; 23, 2021, at Kennewick, daughters, Don- WA. A funeral service na Kaseberg and will be held at 1 p.m. Darcy Gabriel; Friday, January 7, 2022, grandchildren, at the Ione Community Wade Kaseberg, Church with burial at Hannah (Travis) High View Cemetery F e i g n e r, E v a n Alyce Mason (Cass) Kaseberg, in Ione. She was born Feb- Rea Walker Kaseberg ruary 7, 1940, at Hep- (fiancé Hailey pner, the daughter of Dorr Keller), Tyler (Aileen) Ga- and Alva McDuffee Mason. briel, Travis (Annie) Ga- She was the fourth of five briel and Emma Gabriel; children. Alyce was raised great grandchildren, Jase, in Portland and Ione. She Kinsley and Maren Feigner, attended school in Ione Royce and Ripp Gabriel; where she graduated in a sister, Judy Mason and 1957. While living in Ione, brothers, John Mason and she resided with the Lewis Jerry Mason. and Dot Halvorsen family. She was preceded in In August of 1956, she death by her parents; sister, married Richard L. Rea, Janet Lindstrom and son in and the couple had two law, Greg Gabriel. children, Donna and Darcy. Memorial contributions The couple later divorced. may be made to Ione Edu- She resided in Califor- cation Foundation, PO Box nia since 1969 and worked 61, Ione, OR 97843 or to for Charles Schwab, Wells Alzheimer’s Association, Fargo Bank, and the Federal 1650 NW Naito Parkway Reserve, retiring in 2001. Suite 190, Portland, OR On October 14, 2016, she 97209 or to American Can- married Daniel Eubanks. cer Society, Oregon Divi- She recently moved to Ken- sion Inc., 0330 SW Curry newick, WA. St., Portland, OR 97239. Alyce enjoyed cooking, Sweeney Mortuary of attending theater and trav- Heppner is in care of ar- el, which included trips to rangements. The online Europe, China and around condolence book is avail- the United States. She also able at www.sweeneymor- very much enjoyed her time tuary.com. with family. Jamie Lynn (Dowe) Payne Jamie Lynn (Dowe) Payne, Heppner, was born in Portland on August 28, 1974, and passed away on December 22, 2021, in Shelton, WA. Survivors include her husband, Fred Payne; fa- ther, Joseph Dowe and brother Stacy Dowe, both of Heppner; step-children, Tiffany Lafesen, Crystal Payne, Brittany Payne and Shawn Payne, all of Van- couver, WA; and grandchil- dren Sierra and Jeremiah Johnson. A celebration of life will be held in April. Service Notices Eddie M. Gunderson Jr. – A memorial graveside service with military honors will be held for Eddie M. Gunderson Jr. at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the Heppner Masonic Cemetery. He died December 17, 2021, at Heppner. Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in care of arrangements. Births Send birth announcements to editor@rapidserve.net or upload to Heppner.net. Declan Bennett Paul High A son, Declan Bennett Paul High, was born to Cody and Nichole High, Hep- pner, OR, at 9:41 p.m. on January 30, 2021, at Good Shepherd Hospital in Hermis- ton, OR. He weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz, and mea- sured 19.5 inches long. Declan joins siblings, Keeley, 14, Emery, 6, and Reiley, 3. Grandparents are David Gibbs of John Declan Bennett Paul High Day, OR, Cindy Gibbs of Mt. Vernon, OR, Lisa Daniels of Nampa, ID, and George and Bob Nairns of Heppner, OR.
