I invite you to celebrate the Word of God by taking time to read and reflect
on the message of the Holy Spirit for you during this celebration.
Letter from Fr Roy
October
26, 2025
Dear
Brothers and Sisters,
On
behalf of the organizing committee, I want to extend our deepest and
most heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in our
recent Spaghetti Dinner Event.
The
evening was a resounding success, and that success is credited
entirely to you. Whether you spent hours in the kitchen prepping,
served meals with a smile, helped with setup and cleanup, donated
ingredients, or simply came and enjoyed a delicious meal, your
contributions were invaluable. We had such a wonderful turnout, and
it was truly a joy to see our community come together for food and
fellowship.
This
Spaghetti Dinner was much more than just a meal—it was the
beginning of a series of events we will be holding throughout
the year. Every effort is dedicated to achieving our twin goals: to
financially support our church and to strengthen the bonds
within our community.
We
warmly encourage you to continue participating as we move
forward! There are many ways to contribute:
Be
physically present: Join us at our future events. Your time,
energy, and presence are essential to making these gatherings
vibrant and successful.
Offer
financial support: If you are unable to attend, your generous
financial contributions will help us meet our church’s
financial needs and support our initiatives.
Prayers:
We ask for your continued prayers for our efforts, our church, and
our entire community.
Thank
you once again for your incredible spirit, hard work, and generosity.
We are excited about what we can accomplish together in the coming
year!
I'm writing to you today with a heart full of gratitude and a hopeful
vision for our shared future. Over the past decade, your steadfast
financial contributions have been a rock for our church, allowing us
to maintain our essential spiritual and charitable services. Your
unwavering support has made a tangible difference in the lives of
many within our community, and for that, we are eternally grateful.
As you know, our world is experiencing a time of rising costs. This
has unfortunately led to a significant 30% increase in our annual
expenditures for church maintenance and various projects. These
projects are vital to ensuring our church remains a safe, welcoming,
and vibrant hub for all of us. In light of this, we are calling on
you to get involved in a new way. Our upcoming social events aren't
just for fun; they serve a dual purpose. First, they are an
opportunity to deepen the bonds that hold our community together. By
sharing meals, laughter, and conversation, we strengthen the fabric
of our church family. Second, these events will be crucial in helping
us meet our new financial obligations. Your active participation will
directly support the church in covering these increased costs.
Your continued regular giving is, and always will be, the foundation
of our church's operations. We ask that you please continue this
vital support. However, by actively participating in our social
events, you can provide an additional layer of support that will help
us address the current financial challenges without compromising the
services we provide.
Let's come together to build a stronger community and a more secure
future for our church. We look forward to seeing you at our next
event.
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