This Christmas may we all rejoice in the love that God has shown in so many countless ways, but most of all by coming to us Himself. Let us ask the Lord to continue to reveal His love and help us to give of ourselves to others just as He gave His life by dying on the cross. Many people find Christmas difficult and anything but joyful because they have lost loved ones over the years and so Christmas just is not the same. We must try to remember the joy of Christmas lies in the presence of Jesus in our lives and the comfort and joy that only He can give us. It is nice to remember the Christmases of the past, but that should not in any way diminish the joy we can know by prayerfully celebrating Christmas and allowing ourselves to focus on the present joy of knowing the love of God and sharing that love with others especially those less fortunate that ourselves.
Sacred Heart Parish calendar for 2026 will be available after Mass next Sunday at the doors of the church. We continue to make our own calendar with pictures of various parish events. I hope everyone enjoys the newest calendar.
As we approach Christmas Day, we are very much aware of the larger crowds we encounter at Mass as well. We may wonder were all these people are on the regular Sundays. We should always try to be welcoming to the strangers in our midst, especially at Mass. To welcome the stranger is a corporal work of mercy. Please make an extra effort to welcome and pray for them, even members of our own families that God will give them the grace to return to the regular practice of the Faith by coming to Mass every Sunday. We can all do a little evangelizing over these holydays.
This year we will be giving as a Christmas gift to each family a copy of Matthew Kelly’s new book, THE FORGOTTEN WAY, The Saint James Master Plan. The Forgotten Way is a single truth that will reorient your life. The book will be distributed after all the Masses on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I hope that each family will take a copy and share with the family members and friends.
I wish all of you a very Happy and Holy Christmas Season. May the Lord Jesus bless you and your loved ones in every way so that you may always know that He is with you at ALL times.
