Dear Parishioners,
It's good to be back! Thank you for all the prayers you offered up for my mission. The mission went well and I was graciously invited to return.
I am glad to hear that the Festival of Advent Lessons and Carols here at St. Edward was a great success and well attended. What a great way to celebrate the Advent season!
Let us continue to sing God's praises in the midst of all the hustle and bustle of Christmas. The Lord came down from his heavenly throne to be with us, to redeem us and guide us in the way of peace. We are His people who accept His great gift and in joyful appreciation join our voices with the choir of Angels to sing: "Glory to God in the highest and peace to His people on earth!"
There are so many reasons to be grateful to God. As for me, Fr. Thomas, our deacons and our staff we are thankful for our St. Edward community. We are overwhelmed by the love and support we have received throughout the year. We thank you for all the greetings and gifts we have received this Christmas. We extend to you and your loved ones our prayerful best wishes for a holy and blessed Christmas.
May our Lord Jesus Christ bless you and your families. May Mary, the Mother of Jesus Christ, watch over you and our beloved St. Edward Parish.
I pray that the New Year will bring us ever closer to Jesus our Lord. May the Holy Spirit guide us in fulfilling the mission God has ordained for us.
I extend my best wishes to all our families, benefactors and friends: May you all have a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with peace and hope.