Dear Friends,

As happens at this time every year, we come up against bulletin deadlines that are very condensed, so it makes sense for me not to write a column with weekly updates but instead to offer a wide-ranging message that you'll see each week between now and early January! I am grateful to all those who do so much for us during the Advent and Christmas seasons to make St. Paul's such a vibrant community of worship, care for one another, and personal growth in the Lord. In 2025, we celebrated the 150th anniversary of our parish with many wonderful events. With thanks to God, we are grateful for the many opportunities to mark this historic event.

Our Parish Gift Shop is open daily from 9:30-4:30 and on Sundays from 10:00-1:00. It is hard to find good religious gifts, so this is the place, with items, Christmas cards, and calendars unique to St. Paul's!

Our Parish Grand Annual has become a financial lifeline for us. Our weekly offertory collection does not allow us to pay all the bills and expenses of our incredible parish. Each year at this time, we ask each individual or household to make an extra sacrificial offering of $450, payable in phases through March. Of course, not everyone can manage this, but we are confident that everyone can and will do something. Envelopes are also available in the vestibule. I am so grateful for your generous contribution, guided, as always, by prayer.

Please see the Mass schedules for Christmas and New Year's on the flyers in the vestibule or on the parish website.

I always ask the good Lord to bless each one of you and your loved ones. I pray that these holy seasons bring you happiness, health, and holiness.

In Christ,
Fr. Kelly