Pastor's Messages from December 2025

My dear sisters and brothers, Merry Christmas! As we continue to celebrate the joy of Christmas, we turn our hearts to the Holy Family—Jesus, Mary, and Joseph—who show us what it means to live with love, faith, and trust in God, even when life is not easy. Let us begin with a short prayer together: O Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, bless our families. Make our homes places of love, patience, and faith. Help us to care for one another and…

My beloved sisters & brothers, A Blessed Christmas to all! In the midst of our world’s darkness, a great Light has dawned. Christmas proclaims a truth our hearts long to hear: God has not abandoned His people. Into the shadows of fear, sin, grief, and weariness, the Father sends not an army or a command, but a Child. “To us a child is born, to us a son is given.” This is the miracle of Christmas—salvation received as gift, not…

My sisters and brothers, Come, Lord Jesus Christ! This year, through our St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper program, our parishes were blessed to reach more than 360 families and individuals in need—a beautiful and tangible sign of God’s love made visible through our faith community. I witnessed many generous hearts at work: parishioners offering their time, energy, and care to prepare the hampers, and our dedicated members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society serving faithfully to ensure that…

My sisters and brothers, Come, Lord Jesus Christ! This week, Holy School and St. Carlo Acutis Legacy Academy gathered as one family to celebrate our Christmas Concert, beautifully centered on the theme of Joy. What a fitting grace for a season that invites us to “Rejoice in the Lord always” (Philippians 4:4). From the delightful Christmas Pageant presented by our kindergarten students to the inspiring songs and dances of the older grades, the event overflowed with light, laughter, and wonder.…

My sisters and brothers, Come, Lord Jesus Christ! As we continue our Advent journey, our parish retreat with Br. Jeff reminded us of the transforming power of God’s Word, inviting us to embrace the acronym WORD—Welcome, Obey, Receive, and Do—as our guide for the season. Advent calls us to welcome the Word by making space for God amid the noise and rush of December, allowing the surprising grace that visited Mary and the shepherds to visit us as well. We…