As we begin the New Year 2026, I warmly greet each one of you—our parish family made up of many cultures, languages, and life stories. A new year always invites us to pause, to look back with gratitude, and to look ahead with hope. It is a blessing that we begin this year with the beautiful feast of Mary, the Mother of God . On this day, the Church gently places us under Mary’s care. She teaches us how to receive life as a gift and how to move forward with trust, even when th