Advent-Christmas,
2015
My Friends at St. Stephen’s,
Blessed Advent! Well, it has definitely been an exciting
year for us at St. Stephen’s. We have witnessed amazing growth. We have seen
loved ones pass from our sight. We have bid others farewell as they have moved
away. We stood up for the Gospel of Jesus and the Baptismal Covenant as we
understand it. We have done what we have been called to do in very real and
important ways—mission, worship, prayer and outreach. It is certainly
exhilarating to be serving alongside all of you.
As we anxiously await the celebration of Jesus’ birth, I
hope you will all know that I do so with true joy in my heart. This joy comes
from knowing that we, at St. Stephen’s, are growing and expanding and being a
vital and important presence in the community and the larger Church. I think we
all have to admit that it is a great time to be at St. Stephen’s.
As we celebrate Christmas, be assured that I pray for each
of you individually by name over the course of each week in my daily observance
of the Daily Office. Also know that I will be remembering all of you at the
altar during celebration of the Mass both on Sunday morning and Wednesday
evening.
In return, I ask you to pray for me also. Pray also for the
ministry and mission of St. Stephen’s. In your prayers, please ask you that
God’s Spirit continues to be present here, and to refresh, renew and sustain us
so that we can do the work we have been called to do.
My sincerest blessings to you and to all those you love and
cherish during this season of joy, hope and love.
PEACE
always,
Jamie+
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