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Browsing the December 2023 archive of Fr John's Weekly Message

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, December 31, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 12/31/23

Dear Friends,

Gratitude is the word that tumbles out of my mouth on the last day of the month of December and the last day of YEAR 2023!

One of my dear friends wrote me this note: “As I prepared during this Advent I counted my blessings and you ... Read More »

Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 24, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 12/24/23

Dear Friends,

It has been a busy month indeed! I am so very grateful to you, my dear SJE family, for always being there for our parish. Your generosity is astounding, and it enables us to do so much more than one individual can possibly doon his/her own. The ... Read More »

Third Sunday of Advent, December 17, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 12/17/23

Dear Friends,

I am so grateful to all of you for your wishes and prayers for my 60th birthday. I thank God and my parents for their gifts to me that allow me to serve you as I do. I thank each and every one of you for your ... Read More »

Second Sunday of Advent, December 10, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 12/11/23

Dear Friends,

Advent this year is going to be very short. We will be unable to celebrate the whole of the 4th week of Advent because Christmas Eve falls on the same day as the 4th Sundayof Advent. Therefore, wemaywant togo aboutour spiritual preparations a bitmore intensely.

The Second ... Read More »

First Sunday of Advent, December 3, 2023

Posted by SJE Admin on 12/05/23

Dear Friends,

Can you believe it is already the First Sunday of Advent? Everyone looks forward to Advent for so many reasons.   For us, the main reason is we want to ready our hearts and make way for the joy of our Savior’s birth at Christmas.

Let us make ... Read More »