Dear Fellow Parishioners, The words from Mark 9:23 come to mind as our solar project begins to be installed: “Everything is possible for him who believes.” In December of 2019 I was visited by Jake Clough of Team Solar regarding Solar panels on our campus. Little did I know that seed planted six years ago would not sprout for another six years. Patience is a virtue; endurance is a must. During that time Kevin Maldarelli and I became Laudato Si animators. We studied the encyclical written by Pope Francis, on the care of our common home. The Pope’s aim was to lead Catholics and all the people around the world to take action to reduce human impact on the environment and preserve our common home for present and future generations. With the glue and inspiration of Pope Francis we received the virtue of patience and the endurance necessary to see this project through.

Dear Parish Family, The Christmas Season ends this weekend with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Although the magic of the season comes to a close, as we take down our Christmas Trees and put away the Mangers, the “grace encounters” are just beginning for 2025.

Dear Fellow Parishioners, Merry Christmas everyone! It is the Christmas Season, and we are celebrating The Epiphany of the Lord. Epiphany is a moment when you suddenly feel that you understand or suddenly become conscious of something that is especially important to you such as a powerful religious experience. This is the experience of the Magi when then finally made their journey to the manger and found the Christ Child.

Dear Fellow Parishioners, Many of us (especially people my age) remember the television series “The Waltons” that came out in the early 70’s. It was a heartwarming show about a family that looked after each other, prayed at every meal, and reminded us of how important we are to each other. Many who watched it dreamed to have such a close-knit family.

Dear Fellow Parishioners, During this Advent Season we have been making our Journey to the Manger. Now we get ready to move from Advent to the Christmas Season.  For many, we are feeling relieved that “we made it” to Christmas. However, Christmas season is not over with Christmas Day – it’s only the beginning.