Dear Parishioners of St. Mary,

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When I look around St. Mary Parish, I see a living testimony to the power of God’s grace at work among us. In my first months as your pastor, I have been deeply moved by your faith, your generosity, and your love for the Lord. Together, we are building something beautiful for God.

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This past year was a year of renewal and grace. We restored and repainted our church and added the striking new crucifix that now draws our eyes to Jesus each time we gather for worship. But the most beautiful thing I see is not the church building itself — it is you, the parish family who fill it with prayer, song, and sacrificial love. The Holy Spirit is moving here. From baptisms to weddings, from our school and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd to Confirmation and OCIA, lives are being transformed by the Gospel.

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And God is not finished with us yet. In the coming year, we want to go even deeper. We want to help more adults encounter Christ through regular faith formation opportunities. We want to care for and maintain our parish home so that future generations can worship here with joy. We want to strengthen our ministries that serve the poor, comfort the suffering, and bring the hope of Jesus into our community.

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To make this vision possible, we are prayerfully inviting every household to consider increasing your offertory gift by about 5%. Christian stewardship is not just about funding the needs of the parish; it is about answering God’s invitation to return a portion of the gifts He has entrusted to us. When we give generously and sacrificially, we are saying “yes” to partnering with God in His mission: forming disciples, strengthening families, and proclaiming the Gospel boldly.

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My friends, what we do here matters — not just for us, but for every soul God places in our path. Thank you for the ways you already give so generously of your time, talent, and treasure. Our most recent impact report is proof that when we respond to God’s call to be faithful stewards, amazing things happen. I am excited to see what the Lord will do in us and through us in the year ahead.

 

With gratitude and hope,
Fr. Denis S. Kigozi

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P.S. Thank you for your past support. You can view our 2024-2025 annual report to see how your contributions are making a difference!