Christmas - Charity, compassion, and giving

December 12, 2024 - 1:19pm

- The true spirit of Christmas in Catholic teaching is one of charity, compassion, and giving. It’s about embodying the love of Christ by reaching out to those in need, whether through volunteering or simple acts of kindness. This season calls for a shift from materialism to a focus on spiritual enrichment and community. The main message of Christmas is that God is with us, and we are called to become messengers of Emmanuel, to help bring Christ’s love to the world. Christmas is a time of great joy, God is with us and shares our human life, the joys and challenges along with our pain and suffering. The word Emmanuel beautifully describes the gift of Christmas, it means ‘God is with us’. This is the main message of Christmas.

New Years resolutions - Volunteers needed to help at Mass. Following the notice above about giving and volunteering, please make one of your new year’s resolutions to volunteer at Mass on Sundays. If you are in good standing with the Catholic Church, please think about becoming a reader, adult altar server, helper in the sacristy & general help. The priests have so much to do at the Sunday Masses they are in desperately in need of volunteers especially help in the sacristy. Training will be given, the only skill needed is your willingness to help! Please see Fr Karol or contact the office