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Christmas Letter To Parishioners 2003

Dear Fellow Parishioners, On behalf of myself, the Parish Council Committee, and Bingo Committee, I wish you and your families a Holy and Blessed Christmas Season. Jesus is the reason to be jolly this season. He is the reason to be hopeful. As the world struggle against the forces of evil, we must not, as people of faith, lose sight of the good things and the good people that make our lives worth living. We have been given the great gift of love by Jesus our Saviour. He is inviting us to reach out to him, to let go of our burdens. He took life to sanctify our lives, as we journeyed this year with the Lady of the Rosary who is continuing to visit and bless our homes. Now is the time to come together to the Baby of Bethlehem and his Mother to ask them to bless us and give us the spirit. Let us all participate in the Sacraments, let us be a true light unto the nations. At this time, we must reflect on our blessings. We have much for which to be thankful: our faith, the love we show to our neighbour, the rich Christian heritage, a successful Year of prayers to our Virgin Mother who continues to give us the Rosary as a life line to save us from the snares of the devil. As faithful people, may we gather together to be one in the Holy Spirit so that we may become a sign and instrument of Christ’s presence in the world. Please accept my best wishes for a joyful Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Sincerely Yours in Christ, Father Elie Zouein, P.P. St. Anthony’s Parish Pastor.

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