December 15, 2024

Dear Brothers and Sisters, The very merriest of Christmases to everyone! And the warmest of welcomes to all visitors. As always, it’s wonderful to see so many people who choose to make “Christ” and “Mass” part of their Christ-mas celebration. To those who are visiting from out of town: welcome! I pray that you have a wonderful time with your family and friends, and that through the intercession of the Holy Family, experience a safe and smooth return home. To the visitors who are local to the area, thank you for joining us this sacred week. As you can see, St. Thomas parish is a vibrant and growing community, where God continues to do many amazing things. We would love to get to know you better. As pastor, I extend my personal invitation to you to join us on our journey of Christian faith in the Catholic tradition. I’d love to talk to you and help you discern how you can be a part of what the Lord Jesus is doing in our parish. To parishioners who may have been away for a while, it’s wonderful to have you back with us this week. Know that you are loved and welcome here at St. Thomas. I pray that you have an inspiring experience at our Christmas liturgies, and I hope to have the chance to get to know you better. And to everyone, it’s truly a joy to spend this holy season together. This time of year might be dark, but the light of Christ shines so brightly in this community. Through the intercession of Mary, the Mother of God, and our patron St. Thomas, may we all experience the love of God profoundly in this holy season. God bless,

Father Jantz