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Community Matching Funds
PACE, FL

Swingin’ Soiree
A “Swingin’ Soiree” - Jazz music evening with New
Orleans Food for about 260 guests was held for a
good time and to gain awareness of our ministry-
Majella House, Inc. A video presentation of the house
and some of the mothers was shown to all the guests.
President Mary Beth Cyr, gave a talk about all the
wonderful volunteers and organizations that assist in
their efforts. Ernie Cyr asked the attendees to offer
their financial support to the ministries efforts. Although sent in checks and made online donations. By using
before and during the evening not many donations were this event as a means to bring awareness by video
received… however, and in person presentations about the ministry and the
in the days following desperate need to provide for the homeless, pregnant
the event, folks have mothers, we are confident it will result in pledges and
monthly commitments that will be over $50,000. .
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Thanks to the GCU Community
Matching Funds program for their
support. To learn more about the
mission of this ministry, please visit
MajellaHouseInc@gmail.com.

Paul Kent

Times are Changing... gaged in a dialogue with the poor shepherds, saying: “Do

not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great
CONTINUED from page 3 joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior
has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will
world) today. Part of the problem is also the lack of heart be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths
and empathy when it comes to our dialogues. When lis- and lying in a manger.” Not only that, but the heavenly
tening to the media, we don’t know who to trust anymore. host also appeared with the angel, praising God and say-
Therefore, seek truth together in a “holy conversation.” ing, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth
Remember that a healthy dialogue is not compromised peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Luke 2:8–14)
with falsehood but is a shared journey toward God’s truth. From the first Christmas in Bethlehem, we learn that
Friends, to announce the birth of Christ, an angel en- when we engage in dialogue, we are to reflect the heart
of Christ, the One who came into this world not only to
proclaim truth, but to walk with us in conversation. Our
words can be a bridge to healing, reconciliation, and sal-
vation. That, my friends, is what we need in today’s world.
This year, when you come to the table to be with your
loved ones, when you share a meal at a church event or
at a work party, make sure your conversations bring light,
peace and truth into the lives of those around you.
As the spiritual advisor and member of the Board of Di-
rectors of the GCU, I want to thank you all for your prayers
and support. May our Lord Jesus Christ, born in Bethle-
hem, bless you, your families and loved ones at this bless-
ed time of hope and grace.
Christ is born! Glorify Him!
Christos Raždajetsja! Slavite Jeho!

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