A Message from Father Ben Nwosu

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

With deep joy and gratitude, I wish a Holy and Blessed Christmas and Peaceful New Year to all.

May the love, joy, and peace of Baby Jesus be in your hearts and your homes.

Christmas has a way of bringing to Church individuals and families who, for various reasons,

have not been to Mass or received the Sacraments for months or years. What a wonderful and

grace-filled opportunity to put aside past differences and old habits and begin anew that

prayerful relationship with the Lord and His Church community. I extend to all of you an open,

grateful heart of welcome. Together, may we grow in strength and grace to know and celebrate

together God’s presence in our lives.

In the midst of all our current challenges and concerns in the world today, the love of God the

Father is shown to us through the wonderful gift of His Son, Jesus. With the angels in

Bethlehem, our faith moves us to sing: “Glory to God in the highest and peace to His people on

earth!” We recognize that true peace on earth flows from our recognition and praise of God in

our lives.

I want to thank all of our parishioners for their commitment to our St. Ann parish family during

this past year. The giving of your time, talent and treasure to the Lord have contributed to so

many beautiful endeavors in our Parish, which have been highlighted below. A special thanks to

those devoted members of the various ministries and especially to those few who work quietly

behind the scenes.

May you have the gift of faith, the blessing of hope, and the peace of His love at Christmas and

always. May God fill your life with love, joy, and peace this Christmas and throughout the New

Year. Sharing with you the Glory, the Wonder, the Miracle of this Holy Season.

Have a Blessed Christmas and New Year!

Fr. Ben