December 2007 Monthly Newsletter

EXTENSION - December 2007

A Pueblo Christmas

High in the mountains of northern New Mexico, a sacred hush is descending over the valleys and the eight Indian pueblos that stretch like a string of rosary beads from Santa Fe north to Taos. It's Christmas Eve, and parishioners at the pueblo missions are waiting in expectant hope. The Christ Child is coming!

"Christmas Eve is the most exciting night of the season," says Father Terry Brennan, pastor of St. John the Baptist Church on Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo (formerly known as San Juan Pueblo), just off Highway 285/84 about 30 miles north of Santa Fe. READ MORE>>>

Christmas Wish List

Although wonderful work has been accomplished to help our U.S. missions this year, there are may needs still unmet. Our annual Christmas Wish List is a way to brighten the spirits of our fellow Catholics in mission areas by letting them know that they are not forgotten and that their spiritual lives are valued by all of us. Thank you for taking the time to look through our annual Christmas Wish List to help America's Catholic missions in need! READ MORE>>>

Hidden Hero: December 2007

Father Tom Brundage, Alaska

When Father Tom Brundage volunteered to be on loan for three years in Alaska from his home Archdiocese of Milwaukee, little did he know it would be a "trial by ice."

The affable priest serves as pastor of St. Michael's in Palmer, 50 miles outside of Anchorage,  and one weekend a month drives the twisting mountain roads another 150 miles to celebrate Mass for the Catholics of Holy Family parish in Glennallen. It's a three-hour drive in good weather. In the depth of winter, the trip can take seven or eight. READ MORE>>>

Catholic Extension Parish Calendars Support U.S. Missions

Catholic Extension Parish calendars are one way that Catholic Extension raises funds to extend the Faith in poor and remote areas across the United States where resources are insufficient. Funds from our calendars are used to support missionary priests, religious and lay ministers, build and repair chapels, educate seminarians, fund religious education and outreach programs and other missionary work in 81 Catholic mission dioceses across America. Ask your parish about ordering Catholic Extension calendars. READ MORE>>>

Warm Christmas Wishes!