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St. Peter's Italian Church: The December Newsletter |
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Dear parishioners and friends, At Christmas the announcing angel revealed to the fearful and startled shepherds “good news of great joy”: the birth in Bethlehem of a Child who is “Christ the Lord”. The heavenly host responded by bursting into songs of praise, glorifying God in heaven, and announcing God’s peace and favor on earth. Christmas brings out the best in us: we hear God’s revelation of salvation and we respond with glory and praise. The real challenge is to carry the joy of Jesus’ birth beyond Christmas into our whole year. Each time we respond to God and conform our own will to His, Christmas happens. Each time we reach out to those in need, Christmas happens. Each time we take time to be present to another, Christmas happens. In countless simple acts of putting others ahead of ourselves, we lift ourselves to join in the song of the heavenly host, that unceasing chorus of praise: “Glory to God in the highest”. Fr. Esvin Marroquin, our new associate pastor, and I are very grateful for the generous support that assures the continuation and growth of the activities that enrich our Italian and multiethnic parish, including the outreach program: every day 100-150 Homeless are fed with a hot meal: the spirit of Christmas lives on. With the enclosed calendar we wish you the peace and joy of Christmas. We invite you to celebrate Christmas with us at St. Peter with a warm embrace of gratitude. Fr. Raniero Alessandrini, c.s., Pastor - Fr. Esvin Marroquin, c.s., Associate Christmas Masses in Our Church |
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