When Jesus was born into the world, he was born into a family. Today we celebrate the Holy Family, a model for us all to emulate. Do we love and respect our children as Joseph and Mary did their Son? Do we love and honor our parents as Jesus did his own? Do we nurture the bonds in our family as the Holy Family did? On this final day of the year, let us resolve to pray to the Holy Family for their guidance and support, as we look to them for inspiration.
Monday is the first day of the New Year. It is also the final day of the Octave of Christmas. We honor Mary as the Mother of God. Since this Holy Day falls on a Monday, the obligation to celebrate Mass is not invoked. We will have a Mass on Monday at 9:00 AM-a good way to begin the New Year and a good opportunity to do as Mary did, taking all that has happened and reflecting on it in our hearts while we look forward to a New Year. We also take this opportunity to look back at this past year and treasure the rewards, successes, and joys we experienced in 2023 and see the work of the Lord even in the disappointments. We seek the Lord’s continued guidance and help in this year of grace 2024.
Love, Peace, Joy,
Fr. Bob
On behalf of our entire staff, Fr. George, Carl, Donna, Mary Jo, Steve, Linda, Keith, and myself we pray God’s blessing on you, your family, and friends. May these 365 days bring us all a healthy and happy New Year.
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