These past few weeks and months have been filled with a whole lot of action and prayer and joy, and there are countless individuals and groups who have made this time of transition one of very little disruption and a whole lot of grace. And... that time of transition has come to an end as I officially join you as your Priest-in-Charge!

As our holy season of preparation and anticipation - Advent - comes to a close, I'd like to extend a special invitation to join your parish community in worship. This coming Sunday the 21st will be my first with you, and I'm eager to greet you! Later in the week, please make plans to attend one or all of our Christmas services: Christmas Eve at 4pm (Family Rite II), Christmas Eve at 9pm (Festal Rite I), and Christmas Day at 9am (Rite II).

Your friends have put in countless hours decorating, rehearsing, printing, cleaning, and planning so that our celebration of Christ's incarnation is one of beauty, reverence, grace, and wonder. Come enjoy this celebration; I can't wait to warmly meet you here!

Peace-

Father Thomas+