I would like to use this space this week to thank you for the many cards, treats, gifts, and Christmas greetings extended to Carol and I. Carol also wants to express her thanks for the birthday cards and gifts she received. This Sunday we celebrated the Holy Family, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. It reminds us that the family is the primary manifestation of Emanuel, God with us. Although we live in a day and culture when natural family life has been strained to the breaking point, we can still plug into the bigger and more important family of eternity, the family of God. On another topic, I hope you are enjoying the book you received at Christmas. If you missed it, there are still copies available in the entry of the Church. If you would like to give some to family or friends, please help yourselves. The object of this project is to distribute them all! The Lord be with you! Fr. Sid