From the Pastor's Desk 

Dear brothers and sisters,

As we gather tonight, we come with joy and rejoicing to contemplate the great event of the Incarnation, when God wanted to make this world His home and remain with us forever. Thus, our Father has shown us not only how great is his love for us, but also, how to imitate it here on earth through the model of the Sacred Family.

In recent decades, the secular world has offered us new ways of loving that differ completely form that generous love that God taught us. We are presented with role models to follow based on delusions and temporal happiness by which the human being is being diluted in the world as a work object, of use, and of utilitarianism. Ties of sincere friendship, generosity, compassion, generous dedication, sacrifice and the ability to overcome the temptations are seen as impossible.

However, today more than ever, we recognize that something is missing for us to be happier and that the true images of Christmas becomes dark, the Holy Mother Church asks us to stand firm in faith. The Church invites us to contemplate the big event of the birth of Jesus, the Messiah; so inspired by this great event, we seek to imitate the full love of God made manifest in a simple manger. Where you can see the purest of love; nothing material to overshadow the love that radiates from the center of the family.

I want to use this Christmas greeting to thank you all for the love you have given me since I came to this parish community. Honestly, I must confess, that I started my first appointment as pastor with much happiness and serenity. The fears that come with any transition disappeared after the first month of my arrival. Thanks for making it so easy.

I pray to God our Father, that by the inspiration of the Holy Family, this community continues to grow strong and firm in the practice of prayer, charity and the search for unity; so we may shine in this town with gratitude and proud of being truly Catholics, where the family is respected, loved and protected.

May god bless us and allow us to have a Holy Christmas and give us the joy of having a prosperous new year.


Love,

Fr. Bill John Acosta Escobar