Happy New Year from Fr. Alex
Happy New Year! I hope that everyone enjoyed the Christmas recess and had the opportunity to rest and relax with family and friends. Although the NCSU calendar will not always permit us to enjoy the same number of days off during each Christmas break, I was glad that this year's extended holiday afforded us sufficient time to visit friends and relatives "back home," even when home is in some country overseas.
I spent New Year's Eve this year for first time with my family after not having done so for the last 20 years. I am really excited because besides that I will also have the chance to celebrate my 41st birthday with them.
It is now the beginning of another year. I am sure you also are praying that this year will be better than 2009, not only with a lessening of the various fighting issues and disasters around the world but also for the health, economy and political issues of our own country.
Thank you for your support to our student community in 2009! I also want to thank everyone who helped make our Advent Season one that was truly blessed: the social justice projects done by the kids and their catechists, the church decorations, the Birthday Party for Jesus after Mass, the wonderful music, bulletins, and the sharing of your time and talents. Our children's Christmas Pageant was just so much fun to watch. I sincerely thank each and everyone one of the parents and the participants for this very special performance!
As we begin 2010, we are looking forward to continuing to spread the word about our church family. We are such a diverse group of gifted people and I continue to encourage all of you to share your talents with others in whatever way you feel you are being directed.
With much to be thankful for, I wish each of you a very Happy New Year.
-Padre Alex