Advent People,

 

We are looking forward with hopeful hearts to the great celebration of Christmas.  It is wonderful to see you all so excited.  I must say again how great it has been to see you all working so hard to care for the poor at this time of year!  Jesus is with us especially in the poor.  We are truly worshiping him at Mass.  How do we know this?  He is giving us his spiritual gifts to bring about His kingdom on earth.  You are showing the results of the Spirit by the generosity and kindness that overflows from the gifts God continues to poor out upon you through the sacraments.

 

There are two things among a million that I will have time to share at this time.  First:  Deacon Ghislain is a great blessing.  He has helped us by helping encourage and teach our Catechumen Mr. James Jones.  He has helped us by encouraging Mr. Jones's sponsor Mr. Bruce Bucci and his family.  What a great family and what a great experience to be able to see Deacon Ghislain meet and encourage them.

 

The second thing has to do with an upcoming event after Christmas.  Here are the details:

 

New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, Cardinal Sean O'Malley O.F.M. will celebrate Mass on New Year's Eve for the Feast of Mary, Mother of God, 10:30 p.m.(Adoration) and 11:30 p.m. (celebration of the Eucharist). A reception will follow.
For more information call 781-891-1730 or 617-997-8025 for ASL questions.

 

All the diocese is invited to this so I there will be access for people who are deaf.  There will be an interpreter.  I think this will be a good thing for all of you to enjoy.

 

Check the website for all the different Masses available that will be interpreted on the Celebration of Christmas.

 

Deacon Ghislain says, "I am happy to visit you in your homes.  I am looking forward to visiting Concord.  I am happy to meet people who would like to meet me.  Please come visit the seminary in California if you are ever around.  Christmas is close.  I hope you all have a good experience of yourselves and God through Jesus this Christmas. Thank you all."

 

I have the best news by the way.  The seminary in California has formally approved our stay in the seminary before we fly to Australia for World Youth Day!  Things are coming together.

 

What a great Christmas present!

 

In Christ who is coming soon and very soon,

 

Fr. St. Martin