Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

As we approach Thanksgiving and Christmas, the pastoral leadership is deeply grateful for the many ways you make our parish a home of faith, prayer, and loving service. We know that each family has its own joys, responsibilities, and financial challenges, and we’re thankful for the generosity so many of you already share. Our parish is more than a church building; it is where we encounter God, celebrate our blessings, find comfort in difficult times, and pass our faith on to our children. It’s our that hope you will continue to cherish and care for this spiritual home we share.

In the parable of the five wise virgins, Jesus reminds us to keep our lamps burning and to be ready to welcome the Bridegroom. As your pastor, I invite you to reflect on how we can keep the light of Christ shining in our parish. God counts on us to continue His work, and our financial generosity makes it possible for us to worship, serve those in need, welcome those who seek God, and nurture the faith of future generations. My desire is not simply to raise funds, but to raise up joyful givers —people who give not out of pressure or obligation, but out of gratitude for all that God has given them.