We have just completed another financial year. Many things have happened in the life of the Universal Catholic Church and in our parish. On this occasion, I would like to thank all parishioners for their prayers and their work for our parish.
Among the many events of the past year, the COVID pandemic was undoubtedly the most difficult. It has wreaked havoc not only in the country, but also in our parish life. The number of services and the number of people who can attend have been limited. However, I am very happy that thanks to the commitment of our parishioners, we have a beautiful new website that broadcasts the 10:00 am Mass from our church every Sunday. Both those who are at home and those who are far away can join us in prayer.
A great achievement this year was the at-home/online Bible Summer Camp for children organized by Mrs Megan Mindek our Ministry Coordinator, for which I am especially grateful.
One of the events worth emphasizing is the fact that we were able to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation in our parish this year. Despite many inconveniences, five students of our parish CCD program were able to receive the last sacrament of Christian initiation.
Among the statistical data, it is worth noting that about 420 people came to our parish each Sunday in October 2019. During the year 1 child was baptized and there were 11 funerals.
Unfortunately, we see a steady decline in the Sunday collection. It is a great challenge for us and fills us with concern about the financial situation in the future.
Our parish and our church is a home that we build in many dimensions and aspects. All matters are important: economic, physical or administrative, but above all those that contribute to build a relationship with God and fellow parishioners.
I am glad that we are together in building an authentic community, for which I thank you very much.