Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I give thanks to God for each of you and for the gift of our parish family. In Christ, we are one (In 17:21), and at Holy Spirit, we live that unity each day as we celebrate the sacraments, form disciples, serve others, and build up the Kingdom of God.

The many ways you give of yourselves and share your time, talent, and treasure truly strengthen the life of our parish. Because of you, we are able to carry out our mission to share the light of Christ.

Each year, we pause to reflect on how God is calling us forward. Since last year's stewardship renewal, your generosity has made a real difference, including: 

• Welcoming more than 110 new families into our parish community.

• The Parish Mission nights and the invitation to join in praying with the Hallow app, which produced over 1 million minutes prayed using this tool.

• An introduction of Holy Spirit's Rest & Reset Holy Hours which included an hour of praise and worship, Adoration, and an opportunity to pray the official daily prayers of the church, the Liturgy of the Hours, together.

• Multiple daily Masses, hundreds of hours of Confessions, spiritual direction, excellent Marriage preparation, and quality religious formation for youth and adults.

• Supporting our thriving Catholic School.

• Keeping our facilities well-maintained and beautiful.

These are just a few ways your faithful support brings our mission to life.

Our theme for this year, Giving From the Heart, reminds us that when we live out our faith together and share our gifts with one another, we witness to the transformative power of Christ's love and presence among us.

As we approach our annual Commitment Weekend on September 26-27, I invite you to prayerfully discern how God is calling you to support our parish in the coming year. Your response, no matter how large or small, helps strengthen our parish family and continue the work God has begun among us.

Let us together ask God to give us generous hearts to recognize Him in one another and to grow ever more united as one in Him.

Gratefully yours in Christ,

Fr. Justin Hamilton