WORDS OF GRATITUDE & Full Celebration Video and Photos
27 May 2026Here are videos & photos from our celebration
https://youtu.be/vK10FoFNcC4 (Highlight Video)
https://youtu.be/Eivgh0EK_eM?si=46Mj_X0H2e5LaxtM (Full Video)
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
With a heart full of gratitude and joy, I extend my sincere thanks to each and every one of you for making our Parish Feast, the renovation of our sanctuary, and the Dedication of our new stone altar such a beautiful and faith-filled celebration.
These sacred milestones have been a true testament to the unity, generosity, and love that define our parish family. Together, we have not only renewed our church building but have also strengthened the bonds of our community and our commitment to Christ.
I offer my heartfelt appreciation to all our benefactors and donors whose generous financial support made the sanctuary renovation and the new stone altar possible. Your kindness and sacrifice have created a lasting gift that will serve generations of faithful worshippers.
To everyone who contributed food, prepared meals, donated refreshments, decorated the church and hall, provided flowers, music, liturgical ministries, hospitality, cleaning, technical support, and countless other services—thank you. Your generosity and willingness to serve brought warmth and joy to our celebration.
A special word of gratitude goes to our dedicated volunteers, combined choir, sacristans, servers, parish social committee members, office staff, especially Greg Sleeth (Project Manager) and all who worked quietly behind the scenes before, during, and after the celebrations. Your time, energy, and loving service were invaluable. Many acts of kindness may have gone unnoticed by others, but they are certainly known to God.
I also thank all who joined us in prayer and celebration, especially Bishop Thinh Nguyen, priests, our families, friends, guests, and visitors. Your presence made these celebrations even more meaningful and reminded us that the Church is truly a living community gathered around the altar of the Lord.
May our newly dedicated stone altar always remind us that Christ is the cornerstone of our lives and that every Eucharist celebrated upon it strengthens us to become living stones, building up God's Kingdom in love and service.
May the Lord bless each of you abundantly for your generosity, faith, and dedication to our parish. Through the intercession of our Patron Saints Peter & Paul, whose relics had been embedded for ever in the new stone altar, may your homes be filled with peace, good health, and countless blessings.
Thank you for your love for our parish and for all that you continue to do. Let us move forward together in faith, united as one family in Christ.
With gratitude and prayers,
Fr. Toan Nguyen
Parish Priest