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We celebrate next Friday and Saturday New Year’s, which for us Catholics is the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. How appropriate that we take this first day of the New Year to honor the one who brought the Word-made-Flesh into being by her very “yes” to God. Happy 2022 to you and those you love.

Let us remember to prepare ourselves appropriately to receive this greatest of gifts on this most joy-filled feast. As we celebrate God’s goodness to us in so many ways during these final days of Advent, let us also not forget the poor.

This beautiful reminder is taken from the Letter to the Philippians, and calls us to remember that, not only are we half way through our Advent celebration, with Christmas just two weeks away, but our salvation is also close at hand, for the Savior who brings us God’s life and love is always near to us, and will, indeed, return one day, as He promised, to gather all of us who believe into the fullness of God’s reign.

Please remember those who are in need during this Advent season by taking note of our giving tree, which is located at the front of the upper church. You are encouraged to pick a tag, purchase the item, and return it by December 12th, unwrapped with the tag attached, to our donation containers inside the church.