I would like to extend to all of you, along with Fr. Hansoo and Fr. Steve, best wishes and most especially God’s blessings on this great feast of Christmas. May the Saviour bless you abundantly with serenity, peace and faith in His promises.
We are blessed with a very large community of faith and especially many young people who love and enjoy their faith. As you may have heard me say 50% of our parishioners are 32 years of age or less. This gives us many opportunities and a wonderful vantage point from which to live and proclaim the faith in our daily lives.
In the new year we will be taking an extensive survey in the pews to learn more about the gifts and talents present in the parish and also our needs. With this information we will begin to plan and develop more ministries within the parish and the supports necessary for present and future and activities.
Already, the parish has many people involved. In my first year I have been especially reliant on the efforts, good will and generosity of many people in the parish. My thanks to all of you who are contributing to our common life. We can look forward to an increasingly robust pastoral life together.
I am particularly blessed to have both Fr. Hansoo and Fr. Steve with me here at the parish. Continue to pray for us as we try to discern how best to be of service to the Gospel.
May the joy of the new life proclaimed by Christ’s birth permeate every corner of your lives. Enjoy your celebrations, stay safe and treasure the sacred time spent together.
Fr. Bob