“In times past, God spoke in partial and various ways. In these last days, he has spoken to us through the Son.” (Hebrews 1:1-2)
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
On that first Christmas night, when the angels praised God, proclaiming, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will,” the shepherds came to adore the newborn Savior. Saint Luke tells us that “Mary treasured all these things and pondered them in her heart.”
Prevost speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French, and Portuguese, and can read Latin and German. Deciding to become a priest, Prevost joined the Order of St. Augustine in September 1977, taking his first vows in September 1978 and his solemn vows in August 1981. The following year, he was awarded a Master of Divinity degree from the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. While there, he substituted as a physics teacher occasionally at St. Rita of Cascia High School and also taught math part-time.
We too are invited to pause during this holy season and treasure the gift of Christmas in our hearts. That gift is Jesus—true God and true man—who came to reveal the Father’s love.
As we now approach the conclusion of the Jubilee Year of Hope, this special time of God’s grace, we are reminded, as Pilgrims of Hope, to treasure and reflect upon the gift of Jesus and the faith we share in Him. May the flame of hope burn brightly in our hearts, especially as we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America. An important part of these anniversary celebrations will be the consecration of the United States to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus—the source of peace and hope—by the bishops of the United States. May participation in this nationwide celebration build in us a spirit of unity and love for the United States of America and for God, in whom we trust.
May our Lord Jesus Christ, born in Bethlehem, bless you, your families, and your loved ones during this blessed season of hope and grace.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2026!
