New Year's Thank You!

Dear Parishioners, friends and family in Christ,

I’ve been thinking for a while…what single word would describe my experience of the first Christmas and New Year’s celebration? Awesome? Amazing? Moving? Spiritual?

I must say, “All of the above!”

I was moved by the awesome, amazing and moving celebrations that were deeply spiritual. Many of the Christmas celebrations were extremely well attended, and so was the New Year’s weekend (except for the ones at 8:30am and 10:00am). Granted that that whatever excuses one might have they're considered valid and legitimate reasons! For example, getting together with family and friends. That’s what we do, that’s what we are supposed to do. We spend time with the people we love and care about, and exchange gifts and words of gratitude. 

On that note, I would like to thank each and every volunteer for over-extending themselves with generosity, and attending multiple masses with dedication in all of the ministries within our parish. In particular, I am grateful for this year’s Christmas Pageant (Concert).  It was very well done, and even with the short notice we had a great turn out. I would also like to thank the coordinators and all children who participated in the Christmas Pageant. The Church looked stunning with all the lights and decorations. Thanks to all those who came out to decorate the Church, making it look festive.

Thank you once again!

Fr. Peter Jae Choi