Advent and Christmas Giving

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Prepare the way of the Lord! This is the call to everyone at all times. But it takes on a special meaning for us during the Advent season as we anticipate Christmas and the unsurpassable mystery of God being born among us. There is no better gift that God Himself. So how are we to respond? By committing to walk the way of discipleship; by fostering a sense of community with one another as the Body of Christ; by inspiring others to seek an encounter with our Lord through the witness of our lives. And we do all of this together, as a parish family.
Your Advent and Christmas gifts are essential to supporting our parish family and the vital ministries and areas of operation for our parish.
I humbly ask that you prayerfully consider making a one-time Advent/Christmas gift to ensure that our ministries and operations can continue supporting the mission of our parish. You can send your gift to our parish office, or online at hcjp.org or www.givecentral.org/location/113. And as you look ahead to the beginning of a new year, if you are able to resume or increase your weekly contribution even in the slightest amount, you may also do so through our webpage.
Whether or not you are able to make a financial gift, please pray for our Holy Child Jesus Parish family and know that I am praying for you.
Our parish family is doing wonderful work to offer the light and love of God to the community around us such as our Giving Tree and our Canned Food Drive. And thanks to the commitment of our staff and volunteers, we minister to the needs of so many through the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. Of course, the need for additional volunteers is ever present and I invite you to be involved in parish life, whether it be in an existing ministry or stepping forward to share your talents in a new way by contacting me.
Whatever you can share in terms of financial contributions, volunteer time, or prayer, please know that you are a gift to our Holy Child Jesus Parish family. Your presence, whether in spirit or in person, means more to our parish than you can imagine.
May the love of the Holy Family be yours during the Advent and Christmas seasons. I continue to pray for you and ask that you continue to pray for me.
God Bless,
Fr. Phi Nguyen