With Jesus we can Realize all our Dreams

My Dear Parishioners,
 
As we come to the end of another year, once again we find ourselves in a world filled with problems, doubts, worries, and fears. We sing “Joy to the world,” but there is not as much joy as we would like.
 
Jesus, our Savior and God, became man to give us full freedom as Sons and Daughters of God. In Jesus and with Jesus we can realize all our dreams and hopes because he said: “ Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart: and you will find rest for yourselves.” For my yoke is easy, and my burden light”.
 
As with every New Year celebration, our Catholic Church pauses to commemorate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.  It is no coincidence that our Church begins the secular new year with focusing on our Blessed Mother.  St. Ambrose once wrote, “ Nor was Mary less than was befitting the Mother of Christ.  When the apostles fled, she stood before the Cross and with reverent gaze beheld her Son’s wounds, for she waited not for her child’s death, but the world’s salvation.”
 
What a beautiful image of hope that our Blessed Mother is for our Church.  From the moment of the Immaculate Conception, she was hope for such a weary world in the need of God’s grace and salvation.
 
As we begin a New Year, it is my prayer that the Blessed Mother will be a source of hope for each of you.  Whatever it is that you need during this new year, may she be your source of inspiration and guidance.
 
God Bless,
Fr. Pawel
 
Thank you: A sincere thanks to all of you who remembered me at Christmas. Your generosity is truly appreciated. May God bless you in the New Year! Fr. Pawel