December 4, 2023

Recent Pastor Letters

  • February 9, 2025

    Dear Parishioners of Saint Polycarp, Each year, through a diocesan project called the Pastoral Services Appeal or simply PSA, Bishop Vann invites us to live out the two greatest commandments of loving God and loving others. The theme for this year’s PSA is “Blessed are you who are now hungry, for you will be satisfied,”…

    Read more: February 9, 2025
  • December 29, 2024

    Dear Parishioners of Saint Polycarp, As you come to church this weekend, the Christmas Season has already begun. In fact, we are in the Octave of Christmas, and are preparing for the arrival of the New Year of 2025. May I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a healthy, blessed, and joyful…

    Read more: December 29, 2024
  • December 24, 2024

    Dear Parishioners of Saint Polycarp, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a Savior has been born for you who is Christ the Lord” (Lk 2: 10-11). These are the words of the…

    Read more: December 24, 2024
  • December 15, 2024

    Dear Family of Saint Polycarp, As we approach the end of 2024, it is appropriate that I write this letter to conclude the 2024 Pastoral Service Appeal (PSA) at our parish. With heartfelt humility and praise to the Almighty God, I echo words of joyful gratitude to you—these words are taken from the First Reading…

    Read more: December 15, 2024