Dear friends,

+ Congratulations:

Best wishes and congratulations to Tony and Sharon Lin on the birth of their first child Jocelyn Lin. Born on January 16th, she weighs 9 Lb 3 oz and she is 20.5 inches long..  Mother and child are all well!

+ Octave of prayer for the unity of the Church:

This week of intensive prayer for the gift of unity of the Church ends today, with the feast of the “Conversion of St. Paul”. We pray for this gift.

+ The 44th American President

Pope Benedict XVI and Card. Francis George wrote messages of congratulation to President Obama pledging him their loyal support and promising prayers. Read the attached messages.

+ Christmas donations:

We have scored the record of $23,035.00. Check the attached  list of donors

+ Chinese New Year of the “OX”

We shall start the traditional Celebrations for the Lunar New Year of the Ox on Monday, January 26th. The veneration of the ancestors will be on Sun. February 8th. The Traditional New Year Banquet, organized by the School will be on Saturday, February 14th 6:00-11:00pm at Furama Banquet Hall. Please check with me for ruffle tickets.

+ Monies:

Last Sunday collection was                                                                $  1,840.00
Hospitality                                                                                           $       60.00
Indonesian Mass                                                                                $       62.00
Special Collection for Latin America                                                   $     354.00