My Dearly Beloved in Christ,
 

On behalf of myself, Fr. Mike, Deacon Gary, and the entire staff, it is with deep joy and gratitude that we extend to you our prayerful best wishes for a holy and blessed Christmas.   

During the Advent Season, our prayer was for each of you to find opportunities to reflect on your own faith and relationship with Christ and His Church. Whatever it is that our hearts and souls desire, whether we realize it or not, our ultimate desire is Jesus Himself. For this reason, we are filled with joy and consolation at Christmas to know that all that we hoped for has been fulfilled in the person of the Christ Child. 

Amid all our current challenges and concerns, the love of God the Father is made manifest to us in the wonderful gift of His Son, Jesus. With the angels in Bethlehem, our faith moves us to sing: “Glory to God in the highest and peace to His people on earth!”  We recognize that true peace on earth flows from our recognition and praise of God in our lives. 

Together, may we grow in strength and grace to know God’s real presence in our lives and His dominion over all things of this world. May the Christ Child bless you, your families and loved ones everywhere and always. And may our mother the Holy Virgin Mary, grant us her peace and protection in the New Year.

Merry Christmas!
Fr. John