During this Christmas season, I am happy to be with you as your new pastor and to share with you in the joy of the Nativity of Jesus Christ. I am so grateful to Newborn Jesus for all of you. You saw the star of hope and were able to prepare a manger for Him, despite all the difficulties that you have faced over the last two years. It is always painful to give birth to a new life; however, when you embrace the newly delivered life in your arms, your heart is filled with joy and happiness and you become aware that you are a co-creator with God.
In a similar way, our Heavenly Father wishes us to be witnesses of His endless love and to be co-creators of a new and vibrant parish. Through St. Luke’s, He wants us to build a Heavenly Kingdom on Earth. He has chosen us, and wishes to be born through us. Today, we can firmly proclaim what is written in the Christmas Great Compline, “God is with us, understand, O you nations, and submit yourselves, for God is with us”.
Wishing you a whole heart of Love, Joy, and Happiness.
