Dear Columban Friends,
As we enter the holy season of Advent, our hearts turn toward joyful anticipation of the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a season of hope, reflection, and preparation—both spiritual and practical—as we ready ourselves for the miracle of Christmas.
This Advent, we invite you to journey with us through Advent using the attached booklet. Each week we invite you to reflection and prayer, a quiet space and time during an extremely busy season.
The Missionary Society of St. Columban brings the light of Christ to our mission communities in real and tangible ways. Through our liturgies, outreach programs, sacramental preparation, and acts of charity, we strive to be a beacon of faith and hope—especially for those most in need. But we cannot do this without you. Your Advent gift — no matter the size — helps us:
- Provide warm meals and clothing to struggling families
- Maintain sacred worship spaces as places of peace and prayer
- Support our youth and religious education programs
- Offer pastoral care and sacraments
- Continue evangelization efforts rooted in the Gospel
Would you prayerfully consider making a tax-deductible donation this Advent season? You can give securely online at Columban.org. Your generosity helps us proclaim the hope of Advent—not only in word, but in action and deed.
As we await the birth of our Savior, may your heart be filled with peace, and may your home be blessed with joy and love. Please know that you and your loved ones are in our prayers during this holy season.
Gratefully yours in Christ,
Fr. Al Utzig | Director, U.S. Region
The Missionary Society of St. Columban is entrusted by the Holy Father with part of the Church’s mission to spread the Faith and saving work of Christ.” (Vat.II) The Society works under the guidance of the Sacred Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples and under the leadership of the bishops. We are listed in the U.S. Official Catholic Directory published annually by P.J. Kennedy and Sons. As such, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service recognizes us as a religious not-for-profit corporation, therefore contributions to our work are tax deductible. We employ no outside professional fund-raisers and pay no commissions.
