Dear Parishioners and Friends ~

Every Christmas is a spectacular gift … beginning with the pure Gift of Love from God

above … to the gifts of time and talents shared generously and openly with our beautiful little

corner of the world known as our Parish … the gifts of food, clothing and toys contributed to

the needy children and the families of our community. As the world turns to welcome the

dawning New year, it is my hope and prayer that more turn to our Heavenly Father for

peace, hope and the fulfillment of all that cannot be had from this material world.

This is the time to thank our Lectors, Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Organists,

Vocalists and our fabulous choirs. Thank you to the priests who assist us throughout the

year, and the Filippini Sisters. Thank you to the decorating committees of St Mary OMV and

St Theresa … and last, but never least, YOU our parishioners and friends who make up our

Parish Family. Thank you for all the presents, cards and amazingly delicious baked goodies

that I’m truly not allowed to have, but thoroughly enjoyed!

It is my personal prayer that God blesses each and every one of you with peace, health and happiness every day and always!