I am humbly blessed to serve as “shepherd” of Holy
Family Catholic parish.
On Sunday, December 6th, our parish
celebrated the Feast of St. Nicholas inviting our children to bring “refreshed”
toys from their toy boxes to be donated to needy children in the
community.
Our goal is to help these kids learn to be children of
gratitude. What better way to show our kids how fortunate they are than to help
out those in need? Angel Action is the local community service agency that
identified over 150 families in Wyoming County. Our kids’ parents along with
other local churches contributed gifts to these families in their time of need.
St. Nicholas came to our church to receive their toys and gifts and help
deliver them to the families in the community.
Let this Christmas note express my sincere gratitude and
thanks for all the special favors, counsel, support and prayers that you have
offered our family in the past year. For help in cutting down 500 trees, to
collecting 14 tons of debris for an elderly neighbor, repairing tractor
hitches, uploading computer software, donating to the parish playground fund,
enjoying concerts and hockey games, sharing Christmas cookie recipes and a
million other favors that bring joy to my ministry.
From all the kids and St. Nicholas, may the Christ Child
enter your heart and bring you and your family good health and a gentle peace.
Father Matt, Shepherd Holy Family Catholic Parish
4316 Route 98, North Java, NY 14113
Sunday Mass at 10:00am. First & third Sunday social
hour after Mass.
Check out our updated website and join our facebook.
Website: www.holyfamilyncc.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/holyfamilyncc
