My dear brothers and sisters.
Our Lord Jesus Christ always tells us about the importance of loving God, our neighbors, and our- selves. The good works that we do in our lives reflect this wonderful love that we have. The Church also reminds us of the importance of giving alms, especially during Lent time. Last year, on February 10 & 11, Holy Trinity Church had a Penny Sunday, which was destined to the missions in Kenya. Fr. Tulio Ramirez, on behalf of my classmate, Fr. Jimmy Gil, who works in Kenya, spoke about this mission. Now, Fr. Jimmy is writing a letter in gratitude for our generosity for his mission.
Dear Holy Trinity Church and Reverend Father Jorge Ramírez,
Receive a fraternal greeting in Christ Jesus.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the generous support of $5,161 that you offered us last year to help sustain the evangelizing mission in our community. Your cooperation has been a true testimony of ecclesial communion and missionary solidarity.
Thanks to your contribution, we have been able to carry out various works within the parish and for the benefit of the community. There is often much more we would like to do, but the daily challenges we face can overwhelm and limit our efforts. For instance, termites had destroyed the roof of the tank where we store rainwater for times of drought. Thanks to your support, we were able to repair the damage and ensure access to water for the community.
We were also able to address other urgent needs within the parish, such as reorganizing and improving the rooms and bathrooms of the guest-house, which were in very poor condition. These actions, though simple, have had a significant impact on both pastoral life and the well-being of the community.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Our parish is located in mission territories, and we cannot sustain ourselves alone. Much of what we do in service to others would not be possible without the generous support of sister communities who, aware of the Church’s universal mission, collaborate to sustain those who serve in these places.
Thank you for allowing us to serve. May the Lord bless you abundantly and reward all the good you do in your journey as Church. With gratitude and esteem,
Fr. Jimmy Alexander Gil Ocampo
