Thoughts for the end of Advent, and the celebration of Christmas and the New Year to come:
As we prepare to celebrate the Incarnation, that God chooses to become human and live among us, bringing us a path to salvation, we reflect on this past year and look toward the New Year with hope. May each of you, as you look upon the manger scene here in our churches, or in your home, remember that we are each called to be a manger for the Christ child, a place where He can live, and our hearts should be ready to be His home among us still.
On behalf of Father Aidan, our pastor, Father Lijo and Father Alen, Deacon Nick and myself, and all the members of our parish staff who make us the vibrant parish we are, we wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a blessed and peace-filled New Year. As we continue to worship together as God’s family here in Milford, may our prayers join together to promote peace in our families, our community, our nation and our world.
I would be remiss if I did not mention the extraordinary generosity of our parishioners throughout this past year. Your continued support of our parish and its charities, especially the Food Pantry, Giving Trees, and others is heartwarming. So many others have benefited from this support to have their lives improved, especially those who struggle right here among us in Milford. We could not continue to do all we do without this support from all of you.
Please know you all have the promise of our continued prayers for you and your families. May the peace of Christ be with you all and may your smiles and open hearts bring His presence to all you meet. Our witness together as a parish is that God has truly visited His people, and we will be His witnesses; bringing His love and care and empathetic presence to all that we meet. Again, Merry Christmas to all.