As we approach another Advent season and the glory of Christmas, I take time for reflection on this past year which has gone too, too quickly! You, my Sisters and Brothers, the lifeblood of our parish, have brought to life Matthew’s words from Mt. 17:20, “Truly I say to you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Through your efforts Founder’s Hall became a reality! And that, as monumental an accomplishment as it was, was not all! Many other critical and safety-related parish maintenance needs were addressed thru parishioners’ gifts of Time and Talent, as well as Treasure. The fire suppression system, mandatory in the older part of the church which includes the ECP areas, SVDP, the Youth Room, Beck and Founders Halls will become a reality due to the Out Of This World Festival YOU made possible!! Thank You!

Our next challenge and critical point is addressing our building loan. I know this sounds like never ending, especially in the short aftermath of the “mountain” we just moved thru the festival results. Donations pledged in the previous two Capital Campaigns are dwindling, covering barely half of our monthly note, and we are still left with a $4+ million debt obligation. Me, you, us, have to join as the spiritual family that we are, and transform that mustard seed into another miracle of Faith. As we move into the end of the year with end-of-year donations, and in planning for your giving next year, I ask that you prayerfully consider this need.