Peace and love to you in the Lord Jesus. I pray that this letter reaches your hands and finds you in good health of spirit and body.

At the beginning of November we usually commemorate our deceased. I urge all of you to take time daily to pray for your deceased loved ones, petitioning God to grant them mercy, forgiveness, and rest in heaven. Also please remember those souls that are forgoten have no one to pray for them. One day we will all be there and need someone to pray for us. The Church teaches us that we are united with the Church of heaven, and together we worship God Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

November is also the month in which we celebrate the wonderful feast of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is the most important act we do as we offer thanks and gratitude to God. A happy heart is a heart that is grateful and always gives thanks to God for everything. I urge all of you to make this whole month a feast of Thanksgiving. We thank God for every spiritual and physical grace that he grants us. Our blessings outweigh anything else in life. I urge you to take the time to celebrate this feast with your families and thank God for the presence of your loved ones who are gifts from Him. Celebrate quality Ɵmes and focus on each member as a very unique gift from God to you. As you celebrate thanksgiving, think about those who are less fortunate than you and support them spiritually and morally.

Let us continue praying for the Middle East and for lasting peace. Please pray for the success of the trip of Pope Leo to Lebanon at the end of November. Also remember the people who are going with our Eparchy on this special Pilgrimage. Let us also continue praying for one another in our parish, pray for our Eparchy and the Church and the whole world.

As I celebrate Thanksgiving, I thank God for his abundant blessings and especially for all of you as you share your faith and love with me. Together, we continue to serve the Church by serving one another. Use your talents, live your faith, create a legacy on your journey and make a difference for the glory and honor of God.

Be assured of my prayers and I ask you to keep me in yours. Please call upon me if I can be of assistance to you at any time.

May God grant rest to your deceased!

Devotedly yours,