Dear Parishioners,

Today, the Epiphany of the Lord, is a feast of manifestation (epipháneia), or to put it another way, the showing forth of Emmanuel to the nations represented by the Magi. The beauty of this imaginative narration encourages us to take time for keen listening, silent reflection, and to move beyond the ordinary by giving God our full attention. 

As we hear their story, are we mindful of strangers that come to our own place, not in rich robes but usually in the poverty of contemporary seekers and stargazers: the refugees and asylum seekers from any nations, those tired of hypocrisy and disillusioned about political power mongering, the young and not so young who want a star to rise in their lives that is worth following even if the journey may be difficult. 

The Christmas Season will soon be over, but the epipháneia of its mystery must draw us first to thanksgiving and then to a lifelong journey towards the vision of a new and reconciled humanity united in Christ. 

Thank you for your financial generosity to the Parish and to all those in need during this Christmas season. Thanks even more for sharing your faith and love! May God Bless you and your family all through the New Year!